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Madness remember locking Calvin Harris in a portable toilet: “Unnecessary all round”

Madness frontman Suggs has recalled the band’s feud with Calvin Harris in 2010, which stemmed from the DJ’s refusal to give an autograph. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Madness Speaking to NME for Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells, Suggs was asked about the band’s saxophonist Lee Thompson calling Harris a “prick” while they performed onstage at V Festival. “I would like to apologise to that prick Calvin Klein, sorry Calvin Harris” for something that happened at Bestival,” Thompson said. Advertisement “What happened was our saxophone player was trying to get an autograph for his children...
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‘Almost Famous’ expanded soundtrack reissue to receive summer release

A reissue of the Almost Famous soundtrack is to be released on July 9, in both 5CD super deluxe and 2LP 180-gram black vinyl form. For the first time, all of the music featured in the film will be released in one package. The expanded track list includes songs by Led Zeppelin, The Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, The Who, and Fleetwood Mac. Six original songs from the film’s fictional band Stillwater, including ‘Fever Dog’, will be included in the reissue, as well as demos and jams from the band. Advertisement Unreleased songs will include a cast rendition...
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Billie Eilish announces ‘Happier Than Ever’ 2022 world tour dates

Billie Eilish has announced plans for a world tour in support of her forthcoming album ‘Happier Than Ever’. READ MORE: Billie Eilish’s ‘Your Power’ is a quietly potent response to abuse of power The pop star will hit the road in 2022 with dates lined up in the UK and Ireland in the cities of London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin in June. The dates will take in four shows at London’s O2 Arena. You can view the full list of dates below. Tickets for the ‘Happier Than Ever The World Tour’ UK dates go on sale on...
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Listen to Fousheé’s cover of Depeche Mode’s ‘Enjoy The Silence’

Fousheé has covered Depeche Mode‘s song ‘Enjoy The Silence’ – you can her rendition of the band’s 1990 track below. The rising LA-based artist’s cover of the song is currently soundtracking H&M’s new summer campaign, which Fousheé says is part of their “mission to inspire the world to silence the noise of negativity and opinions and embrace their power”. READ MORE: Fousheé: “Black women have been the workhorses of the music industry since time began” Fousheé’s take on Depeche Mode’s ‘Enjoy The Silence’, which originally featured on their seventh studio album ‘Violator’, was released overnight, and you can hear...
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ArcTanGent festival postponed until 2022 after organisers criticise government over insurance

ArcTanGent festival organisers have postponed this year’s event and criticised the government for “ignoring” their requests over insurance. READ MORE: UK Festivals on testing, vaccine passports, line-ups and what to expect from the summer: “Safety is all we think about” The three day bash was due to take place Fernhill Farm in Somerset from August 19-21. But organisers issued a lengthy statement saying they have now had to postpone the event until August 17-20 in 2022,  as a result of uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic. Advertisement “We’re gutted to have tell you that we are finally calling time on ATG 2021....
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Lil Nas X Saves His Younger Self In Emotional ‘Sun Goes Down’ Music Video

After sliding down a stripper pole to hell, then seducing and dethroning Satan in the music video for “Montero (Call Me by Your Name),” a flamenco-rooted banger that sent the internet and conservative pundits into chaotic frenzies for its controversial imagery, Lil Nas X is back with another cinematic visual. And this one’s his most personal yet. On Friday (May 21), Lil Nas X dropped “Sun Goes Down,” a somber track that reflects on the artist’s past struggles coming to terms with his sexuality and identity as a gay man. The track spotlights a slow-whining guitar plucking that lends...
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Listen to Bono team up with Linda Perry on new song ‘Eden (To Find Love)’

Bono has collaborated with Linda Perry for a new song, ‘Eden (To Find Love)’ – you can hear the track below. The U2 frontman’s work on the song features as part of the soundtrack album for the Don Hardy-directed documentary film Citizen Penn, which was shot in the wake of the 2010 Haiti earthquake and explores the advocacy and activism of actor Sean Penn and his organisation J/P Haitian Relief Organisation (now CORE). READ MORE: U2’s 10 best albums The soundtrack album for Citizen Penn has been released today (May 21), with the film being scored by the former 4...
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T.I. appears to address sexual misconduct allegations in new song

T.I. has appeared to address the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct that he and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris have faced in recent months on his new song ‘What It’s Comes To’. It was reported earlier this week that the rapper (real name Clifford Harris) and Tiny are both under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) over fresh allegations of sexual assault and drugging after a woman filed a police report last month relating to an alleged 2005 incident. A second police report with allegations of sexual assault was also filed earlier this month with the Las...
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Bop Shop: Songs From BTS, Lakeyah, Aly & AJ, And More

The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include anything — it’s a snapshot of what’s on our minds and what sounds good. We’ll keep it fresh with the latest music, but expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, too. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business. BTS:...
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Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour Has A Song For Every Mood

The biggest pop song of the year begins like a diary entry. “I got my driver’s license last week,” Olivia Rodrigo sings, then quickly adds another person to the narrative: “Just like we always talked about / ‘Cause you were so excited for me / To finally drive up to your house.” By now, we know that the story ends with her passing the street and leaving the subject of the song in the rear view. But we also know the addictive engine that fuels her No. 1 hit “Drivers License” — highly personal songwriting coupled with excellently crafted song...
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