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St. Vincent says new album is “the sound of being down and out in downtown New York, 1973”
St. Vincent has spoken about her upcoming album, which is believed to be called ‘Daddy’s Home’, in a new interview. The musician confirmed that she had been working on a new record late last year and began teasing its release earlier this week. Read more: The artists we really, really want new music from in 2021 Now, the star – whose real name is Annie Clark – has shared more about what to expect from the album. “I would say it’s the sound of being down and out Downtown in New York, 1973,” she told the new weekly newsletter The...
Oasis fans are being invited to share their memories of Knebworth ahead of “special” 25 year celebration
Oasis fans are being invited to share their memories from Knebworth ahead of a planned special event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the two legendary shows. READ MORE: I was there! An Oasis superfan remembers Knebworth, 20 years on A mailout from the official website has encouraged fans to “share your best memories and photos, videos and memorabilia” for “something special”. It adds: “Whatever your personal story surrounding Knebworth is, we want to hear it! Fill in the form to submit your anecdotes, photos and videos, and help tell the story of the concert of the decade.” You...
Eurovision-style singing contest in the works from ‘Drag Race’ makers
The brains behind RuPaul’s Drag Race and its spinoff shows have announced that a new drag-style singing contest is in the works. READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life – ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ winner The Vivienne World of Wonder will produce a new show called Queen Of The Universe, a competition series pitting queens against each other worldwide for the grand prize. According to the tagline, the programme promises “high heels, high octaves” that “will blow your wig off”. The news was shared during ViacomCBS investor day presentation earlier this week, Variety reports, which in addition to the Queen...
Justin Bieber announces his sixth studio album ‘Justice’
Justin Bieber has announced details of his new album ‘Justice’, which will be released next month. The record will be the pop star’s sixth studio album and follows 2020’s ‘Changes’. Read more: Justin Bieber – ‘Changes’ review: a knackering, loved-up slog lacking substance ‘Justice’ will arrive on March 19 via RBMG/Def Jam Recordings and will feature the singles ‘Holy (ft. Chance The Rapper)’, ‘Lonely (ft. Benny Blanco)’ and ‘Anyone’. Advertisement In a press release and on Instagram, Bieber said: “In a time when there’s so much wrong with this broken planet, we all crave healing – and justice – for...
The Great Escape cancel 2021 festival, to be replaced with a virtual event
Brighton’s new music festival The Great Escape has cancelled its 2021 event, with a virtual festival taking its place. The full-scale festival is now eyeing a full return in May 2022. The event was aiming to return this year after its 2020 edition was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but ongoing restrictions mean the 2021 festival will now be unable to take place in its usual guise. READ MORE: Restarting live music in 2021 – Gig and festival bosses on what to expect “We can now confirm that The Great Escape 2021 will no longer be taking place in Brighton this...
Taylor Swift has “fingers crossed” for US Equality Act after it’s passed by House of Representatives
Taylor Swift has said she’s got her “fingers crossed” that a major bill for LGBTQ+ rights will pass through the U.S. Senate. The singer celebrated on Thursday evening (February 25), after the House of Representatives voted 224-206 to pass H.R. 5 and S. 788, which is otherwise known as the Equality Act. The proposed legislation will create federal protections for LGBTQ Americans against discrimination on the grounds of “sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity,” in a wide selection of areas including housing, employment and access to public accommodations (such as restaurants and bathrooms). Advertisement While the bill has passed through...
Streams of Bobby Shmurda’s music up by over 600 per cent following prison release
Streams of Bobby Shmurda‘s music have increased by over 600 per cent following the rapper’s release from prison this week. Shmurda, real name Ackquille Jean Pollard, was sentenced to seven years in prison in October 2016 after pleading guilty to conspiracy and weapons possession as part of a plea deal. Confirming his release on Tuesday (February 23) in a statement, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community said: “At approximately 8:30 this morning, Ackquille Pollard was conditionally released from Clinton Correctional Facility. Mr. Pollard will be under community supervision in Kings County until he completes his sentence...
Bop Shop: Songs From Chloe x Halle, Yasmin Williams, Jesswar, 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. And all February long, in honor of Black History Month, we shine the spotlight on Black musicians making art that feels vital to this moment. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now...
Madison Beer says she has felt “very silenced” by older men in the music industry
Madison Beer has discussed feeling “very silenced” by older men in the music industry. The singer, who releases her debut album ‘Life Support’ today (February 26), was speaking to NME in a new cover feature. READ MORE: Madison Beer: “I have a voice and it deserves to be heard” In the interview, Beer reflected on being dictated to by record executives, before learning “how to stand my ground”. Advertisement “I’ve also learned how to pick my battles,” she said of her responses to the comments. “You can’t always stand up and say: ‘I need to be heard now.’ Because...Recent Posts
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