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12-year-old Gaza rapper goes viral with verses about violence in Palestine over Eminem beat
A young rapper from Gaza has gone viral, after penning and performing a free verse about the current Israel-Palestine crisis over an Eminem beat. In the track, assisted by Irish producer Garraí Mac (aka GMCBeats), the 12-year-old MC Abdul delivers impassioned bars over the beat of Eminem’s ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet’. The young MC raps for about a minute about the violence the territory has experienced throughout the crisis, which according to the New York Times has killed at least 227 people in Gaza and 12 in Israel. “Palestine’s been occupied for decades, but a home for centuries /...
Cher biopic from the producers of ‘Mamma Mia!’ announced
On the eve of her 75th birthday, Cher has announced the release of her own biopic by the producers of Mamma Mia!. The pop icon tweeted out the news in her typically loose, caps-lock fashion this morning, confirming the as-of-yet-untitled film would arrive via Universal Pictures. Judy Craymer, who was the one to first come up with the idea to turn ABBA’s music into a stage musical, will produce the Cher film with Gary Goetzman, who produced the two films with her. Ok Universal is Doing Biopic With My Friends JUDY CRAYMER,GARY GOETZMAN PRODUCING. THEYY PRODUCED BOTH MAMMA MIA’S,&...
Check out Gary Numan’s UK ‘Intruder’ tour dates for 2022
Gary Numan has announced a UK headline tour for 2022 – you can see the full schedule below. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Gary Numan The synth-pop icon will hit the road next April in support of his new album ‘Intruder’, which is released this Friday (May 21). Tickets go on sale next Friday (May 28) at 9:30am BST – get yours here. Kicking off in Cardiff on April 28, Numan’s ‘Intruder Tour’ will also make stop-offs in Bristol, Brighton, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and other cities throughout May. A performance at London’s Wembley...
Rancid, Pennywise and Suicidal Tendencies form supergroup The Crew
Members of Rancid, Pennywise and Suicidal Tendencies have joined forces to a form new supergroup – The Crew. The punk outfit, which features singer Tim Armstrong and bassist Matt Freeman of Rancid, Pennywise guitarist Fletcher Dragge and drummer Byron McMackin and Suicidal Tendencies vocalist Mike Muir, have also shared their debut track ‘One Voice’. You can listen to the song below. Proceeds from a physical seven-inch vinyl release of the song will benefit Musack, an initiative that provides musical instruments to children and educators. Advertisement The A-side of the disc features ‘One Voice’ while the B-side houses ‘One In...
Sweden’s Ericsson Globe venue renamed in tribute to Avicii
Sweden’s Ericsson Globe has been officially renamed in tribute to Avicii, it’s been announced. The 16,000-capacity Stockholm venue hosted two sold-out home city shows by the late DJ/producer (real name Tim Bergling) in 2012, and has confirmed today (May 19) that it will be now known as Avicii Arena. READ MORE: Avicii – ‘TIM’ review “In partnership with some great brands, we have decided to rename this arena in honour of one of Sweden’s greatest international stars and his legacy,” says Stockholm Live’s Daniel Stålbo in an official announcement video. The Avicii Arena will host events in partnership with the...
Marina shares new song and announces livestream album launch party in the desert
Marina has shared the title track from her forthcoming new album ‘Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land’. READ MORE: Marina – ‘Love + Fear’ review The disco track follows ‘Purge The Poison’ and ‘Man’s World’, which were previously showcased. You can view VHS-inspired video for the song below. Her fifth album is due out on June 11 and to celebrate its release, Marina has announced a global livestream show shot in the California desert. Advertisement The show, entitled ‘Marina presents Ancient Dreams Live from the Desert’, will be broadcast worldwide in different time zones on June 12-13. She will perform...
Peter Hook and Nile Rodgers contribute to new zine about sobriety
Peter Hook, Nile Rodgers and members of Hole, Interpol and LCD Soundsystem have contributed to a new zine about sobriety. READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Peter Hook The compendium of essays and interviews, entitled Sober 21, is a free resource for artists who are new to sobriety or considering becoming sober. Among the contributors are Hole’s Patty Schemel, Run DMC’s Darryl McDaniels, Interpol’s Brad Truax, Television’s Richard Lloyd, LCD Soundsystem’s Tyler Pope and Mix Master Mike. Advertisement Published by the Creative Independent, the collection was spearheaded and edited by Elia Einhorn, the frontman for Scotland Yard Gospel Choir and Fashion...
Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen tease new collaboration ‘Like I Used To’
Sharon Van Etten has teased a new collaborative song with Angel Olsen – check out the clip below. READ MORE: Sharon Van Etten live in Los Angeles: ten ‘Epic’ years and a timely celebration of resilience The pair shared images of each other on their respective social media accounts this week, with the post’s captions reading “lighting one up like she used to” and “avoiding big crowds like she used to”. Now, Van Etten and Olsen have uploaded a teaser for a new joint single titled ‘Like I Used To’ along with a link to its official video, which...
Foo Fighters, Post Malone and Miley Cyrus among acts announced for Lollapalooza Chicago
Foo Fighters, Post Malone and Miley Cyrus are among the acts to appear at this year’s Lollapalooza Chicago – check out the full line-up below. READ MORE: Festival bosses speak out on how COVID will impact on line-ups this summer Yesterday (May 18), it was confirmed that the festival will return to Green Park between July 29 and August 1 for its 30th anniversary edition following a coronavirus-enforced cancellation in 2020. With tickets for Lollapalooza 2021 going on sale earlier today (May 19), it has now been revealed that the aforementioned acts will all top the bill alongside Tyler, The...Recent Posts
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