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Kanika Presents A Symphony Of Cultures With “Lucky”
Very few artists possess the ability to weave together disparate threads of culture, heritage, and sound as seamlessly as Kanika. With her latest release, “Lucky,” this Belgium-born multilingual sensation proves yet again that her artistry knows no bounds. Born and raised amidst the enriched culture of Belgium and endowed with a heritage that boasts of the majestic nuances of Indian traditions, Kanika’s musical journey is as evocative as her soul-stirring compositions. Her global upbringing, marked by stints in Los Angeles and Mumbai, is reflected in the rich sounds that define her music. With “Lucky,” Kanika takes her listeners on...
Declan McKenna announces 2024 UK and Ireland tour
Declan McKenna has announced a 2024 UK and Ireland tour in support of his upcoming album ‘What Happened To The Beach?‘. READ MORE: Declan McKenna on the cover: “There is a time for understanding – and that time is now” The 14-date run will kick off on March 23, 2024, at the Great Hall in Cardiff. From there, the ‘Brazil’ singer will make stops in Norwich, Newcastle, Glasgow, Sheffield, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Leicester, Bristol, Wolverhampton, London and Brighton. The tour will wrap up on April 14, 2024, at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth. McKenna will play his biggest headlining show...
Netflix is reportedly planning to raise its prices after actors’ strike ends
Netflix is reportedly planning to raise its prices for its ad-free service after the Hollywood actors’ strike ends. READ MORE: Hollywood on strike! Every question about the actor and writer protests answered The streaming service is “discussing” raising prices in “several markets globally,” and will likely increase fees in the US and Canada first, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing anonymous sources. It was not immediately clear how much Netflix will raise its prices by or when exactly the new prices will take effect, according to the report. Netflix declined to comment on the report to NME. Advertisement...
The Lathums share anthemic new single ‘Thoughts Of A Child’
The Lathums have shared their latest single ‘Thoughts Of A Child’ following the release of their second album earlier this year. The track is a follow-up to the band’s second LP ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’ which was released back in March. Speaking of the track in a press release, frontman Alex Moore said: “We’ve all been told before that we, for some reason, aren’t good enough. We don’t look a certain way or our interests are futile and unachievable. Then, one day, something or someone just turns your world the right way up.” He continued: “A...
Exclusive: Check out two ‘Doctor Who’ cards from ‘Magic: The Gathering’
For the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, Magic: The Gathering has revealed two crossover cards featuring The Doctor and Donna Noble. ‘Coward/Killer’ is a reference to the moment in the episode ‘The Parting Of The Ways’ where the Dalek Emperor goads the Doctor (played by Christopher Eccleston) to kill all of humanity in order to destroy the Daleks. In response, the Doctor said he would be a “coward any day” over a “killer”. The ‘Coward/Killer’ card Credit: Wizards Of The Coast Advertisement As a Sorcery card, ‘Coward’ prevents the target creature from blocking the opponent’s turn and transfers Coward...
Ed Sheeran performs live in fans’ homes for bonus version of ‘Autumn Variations’
Ed Sheeran has released a live bonus version of his just-released seventh studio album, ‘Autumn Variations’. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘Autumn Variations’ review: a pumpkin-spiced snoozer Subtitled ‘(Fan Living Room Sessions)’, the bonus project features live renditions of each song on ‘Autumn Variations’, recorded and performed live from the homes of 14 of his fans. A trailer for the bonus album shows snippets of Sheeran appearing at his listener’s homes, and is soundtracked by a live rendition of the ‘Autumn Variations’ track, ‘American Town’. Advertisement “I wanted to record a live version of Autumn Variations, but I wanted to...
*NSYNC, Backstreet Boys to feature in upcoming boy band documentary on Paramount+
A documentary chronicling the popularity of boy bands like *NSYNC, New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys has been greenlit by Paramount+. According to Variety, the as-yet untitled documentary will trace the legacy of boy bands during the height of their fame in the ‘90s and early-2000s, and will feature interviews with boy band members as well as archival music footage. The project will be directed by Tamra Davis, whose credits include the music videos for New Kids on the Block’s ‘Call It What You Want’ and Hanson’s ‘MMMBop’, among others. The documentary is co-produced by Johnny Wright,...
Lana Del Rey enlists Jack Antonoff for surprise duet at All Things Go Festival
Lana Del Rey has enlisted Jack Antonoff for a live duet of two songs during her headlining set at All Things Go Festival. READ MORE: Lana Del Rey – ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ review: masterful, still Del Rey surprised audiences at the Baltimore festival on Sunday (October 1), bringing out her frequent producer for a rendition of their recent collaboration, ‘Margaret’. The track appeared on Del Rey’s 2023 album ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’, and features Antonoff under his music moniker and band name, Bleachers. When introducing Antonoff to the crowd,...
Laufey’s album ‘Bewitched’ breaks records and makes history
Laufey‘s new album ‘Bewitched’ has broken numerous records since it was released last month. The album broke a record on Spotify, recording the biggest first day for a jazz album on the streamer in history. It also debuted at Number 23 on the all-genre Billboard 200, marking Laufey’s first appearance on the chart, and is still comfortably sitting in the top 100 almost a month on from release. Advertisement The album’s lead single ‘From The Start’ also proved massively successful, clocking up 1 million streams in less than 24 hours upon release and gaining a further 1.75million streams a...Recent Posts
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