The Streets‘ Mike Skinner has claimed their latest single ‘Who’s Got The Bag (21st June)’ has been banned by BBC Radio 1. The track, which was released in March, looks ahead to the impending end of lockdown. Current restrictions are scheduled to be lifted on June 21, as referenced in the song’s title. READ MORE: The Streets live in London: the finest and most fun livestream gig we’ve seen so far Speaking about the track at the time of its release, Skinner said: “It’s been too long since I’ve been behind some decks, or on a stage, in a tour...
Coldplay debuted a brand new song called ‘Human Heart’ during their set on the Glastonbury livestream. The band were one of a number of artists to perform at the Live At Worthy Farm event, which was recorded at various locations across the festival site. READ MORE: Emily Eavis on the Glastonbury livestream: “There might be subtle hints towards the future” During their performance, which took place in front of the skeleton of the Pyramid Stage, Coldplay took the opportunity to give the live premiere of a new track called ‘Human Heart’. The song saw them team up with US sister...
Glastonbury Festival has apologised as thousands of fans struggled to gain access to tonight’s (May 22) Live At Worthy Farm livestream. The virtual event will see performances by the likes of Wolf Alice, Haim, Coldplay, Michael Kiwanuka and the debut appearance of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s new band The Smile. Each set was performed at a different location around the iconic festival site. READ MORE: Emily Eavis on the Glastonbury livestream: “There might be subtle hints towards the future” The livestream kicked off at 7pm BST with Wolf Alice’s performance, but many fans reported on Twitter that they could...
Pet Shop Boys have shared a new, 10-minute long single called ‘Cricket wife’ – scroll down the page to listen to it now. The track follows the duo’s 2020 album ‘Hotspot’ and was released yesterday (May 21), alongside the arrival of their ‘My Beautiful Launderette’ EP to streaming services fro the first time. READ MORE: Pet Shop Boys – ‘Hotspot’ review: astutely observed social commentary in the form of absolute mega bangers ‘Cricket wife’ is one side of a two-track single that was shared as part of the band’s Annually 2021, this year’s edition of their yearly annual release. The other...
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has written a new song for his favourite Aussie Rules football team, the Fremantle Dockers. The band’s frontman has also been named as the club’s top fan – or their #1 ticket holder – at their latest match, which was held earlier today (May 22). READ MORE: Tame Impala live in Yallingup: psych oddballs take it back to the start “Incredibly honoured to be the new Fremantle Dockers #1 ticket holder,” Parker wrote on Instagram. “I will cherish this forever. Hope the fans like the song. Go Freo.” View this post on Instagram A post shared...
Logic and Madlib have shared a new collaboration called ‘Raddest Dad’, the next taste of a potential album under the moniker MadGic. It’s the second track the pair have released since announcing they had teamed up to work on music together during lockdown. READ MORE: Logic – ‘No Pressure’ review: positive rapper bids farewell with an elegiac and heartfelt swan song The end of ‘Raddest Dad’ features a hidden message that is revealed when the section is played in reverse. In it, Logic addresses his retirement from music – a move he took after releasing his album ‘No Pressure’ last...
The first trailer has been released for new documentary Last Man Standing: Suge Knight And The Murders Of Biggie & Tupac – watch it below. READ MORE: Is 2Pac alive? A comprehensive guide to the rumours and conspiracy theories Directed by Nick Broomfield, the new film is the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2002 film Biggie & Tupac; it is set to be released on July 2 following a worldwide premiere on June 30. A synopsis for the Dogwoof film reads: “Suge Knight, the former CEO of legendary rap music label Death Row Records was recently sentenced to 28 years...
Kiss have shared the trailer for a new documentary about their career called Biography: KISStory – you can watch it below. Directed by D.J. Viola, the documentary is said to chronicle the band’s 50 year career with founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons said to reflect on their extensive careers in the film. Other featured artists in the film include Dave Grohl and Tom Morello. Advertisement The film, which is four hours in length, will air via A&E over two evenings in the US on June 27 and June 28 from 9-11pm ET/PT. A UK release date has yet to...
Death Row Records has reissued the soundtrack for Above The Rim on cassette as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. READ MORE: Dr. Dre’s ‘The Chronic’: A 4/20 deep dive into the album that changed hip-hop forever Death Row dominated the ’90s and was home to some of the biggest names in hip-hop including 2Pac, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. The likes of Nate Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, MC Hammer, The Lady Of Rage and KXNG Crooked were also signed to the powerhouse rap label. The label also released a series of soundtracks including Gang Related and Gridlock’d – both of which...
Bruno Mars has become the first artist to have five songs certified as Diamond by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA). READ MORE: NME Radio Roundup: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Girl in Red and more His songs ‘That’s What I Like’ and ‘When I Was Your Man’ have just received diamond certification after selling and streaming over 10 million copies. Other songs already certified Diamond include ‘Just The Way You Are,’ ‘Grenade,’ and his collaboration with Mark Ronson, ‘Uptown Funk!’ Advertisement Recording Industry Association Of America chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier said of the achievement: “Congratulations to Bruno Mars...