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Flight Of The Conchords’ Bret McKenzie worked on The Smiths episode of ‘The Simpsons’
Flight Of The Conchords comedian Bret McKenzie has revealed that he worked on the upcoming Simpsons episode that sends up The Smiths. READ MORE: Homer and Marge self-isolate in a recent Simpsons episode, and none of us have even noticed The episode, titled Panic On The Streets of Springfield, will reportedly see Lisa get a new imaginary friend – a depressed indie singer from 1980s Britain. While the show has stopped short of getting Morrissey onboard to voice the character, they will instead be voiced by another prolific British star – Benedict Cumberbatch. Advertisement Taking to social media earlier this evening (April...
Lullaby album of Alice Cooper’s music has been released for infants
Alice Cooper‘s music has been re-recorded to reach a new audience with the release of a lullaby album made for infants. READ MORE: Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Alice Cooper Titled ‘Lullaby Versions Of Alice Cooper’, the new record features soothing instrumental versions of some of the legendary rocker’s biggest hits including ‘Poison’, ‘School’s Out’ and ‘Under My Wheels’. The album has been released in partnership with Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star, the company which creates “beautiful lullaby versions of your favourite artists”, via Roma Music Group. Advertisement With over 135 titles in...
Chvrches announce premiere of new single ‘He Said She Said’
Chvrches have announced they will be premiering their new single ‘He Said She Said’ tomorrow evening (April 19). READ MORE: The Big Read – Chvrches: “The coven is pissed, the reckoning is coming” The synth-pop trio – comprised of Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty and Iain Cook – are due to release their fourth studio album sometime this year, having written and recorded it over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Today (April 18), the band took to social media to announce their first new music since ‘Here With Me’, their 2019 collaboration with Marshmello. Titled ‘He Said She Said’,...
Watch rap supergroup Mt. Westmore make debut performance at Triller’s ‘Fight Club’
Mt. Westmore, the rap supergroup made up of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too $hort, and E-40, made its debut performance this weekend – watch it below. READ MORE: Ice Cube: “You can change the law faster than you can change people’s hearts” The four rappers first teased the new group last year before officially announcing it last month. Their debut album is reportedly set to arrive sometime this month, with more “volumes” coming in the future. “We have recorded somewhere in the neighbourhood of 50 songs. Volume 1 will be released in April and the rest of the volumes will follow,” Too...
Madonna calls for gun control in the US to be treated like “the new vaccination”
Madonna has called for gun control in the US to be treated like “the new vaccination” following the recent deaths of Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright. READ MORE: The ages of Madonna – the evolution of an icon Toledo, 13, was shot dead by a police officer in Chicago on March 29 after being chased down an alley by the officer. Wright, 20, was shot dead by a police officer in Minnesota on April 11 during a traffic stop. Both deaths have since prompted protests and greater demands for police and gun control reform. Taking to Instagram last night (April...
Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox take on Rolling Stones classic ‘Satisfaction’
Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox‘s Sunday Lunch has continued today (April 18) with a cover of The Rolling Stones‘ ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ – watch the performance below. The pair have been delighting fans during lockdown with their exuberant, hit-packed series of covers, shared each Sunday. READ MORE: Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp’s 10 best lockdown covers – ranked! The pair launched their video series last year, sharing renditions of songs by Nirvana, David Bowie, Metallica, Billy Idol, Guns N’ Roses, ZZ Top, Alice Cooper and more through Willcox’s YouTube channel. Advertisement Last week, they covered Judas Priest’s ‘Breaking The Law’, and now is the turn of The...
Paris Jackson opens up about dad Michael: “He’ll always influence everything I do in some way”
Paris Jackson, daughter of Michael Jackson, has opened up about her father in a new interview. READ MORE: Paris Jackson – ‘Wilted’ review: enthralling, inconsistent and, at times, excellent Speaking to The Evening Standard, Paris discussed her new indie-folk album which has been influenced, as noted in the article, by artists including Radiohead‘s Thom Yorke and Grandaddy. Whilst not leaning towards the pop music of her father, Paris said her father’s work will “always” influence her in some way. Advertisement Paris said: “I think he’ll always influence everything I do in some way, whether it’s subconscious or intentional. “I was around that...
Bobby Shmurda teases upcoming new music with Lil Uzi Vert, DaBaby and more
Bobby Shmurda has teased upcoming collaborations with DaBaby, Lil Uzi Vert and more following his release from prison. The rapper – whose real name is Ackquille Pollard – was freed from jail in New York back in February, after serving seven years behind bars for conspiracy and weapons possession. READ MORE: Eight reasons New York rap needs Bobby Shmurda back Appearing on the Maino Presents: Kitchen Talks podcast, Shmurda discussed an upcoming album that’s in the works, including some high-profile collaborations. Advertisement “Man, we got so much new music coming,” Shmurda said. “We got music coming with the biggest artists, from...
Little Simz reveals details of new album ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’
Little Simz has revealed details about her upcoming new album, ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’. READ MORE: Little Simz: “People expect Black people to have all the answers” Speaking to The Observer, London rapper Simz explained that her fourth studio album was written largely in lockdown (in London and later Berlin) and that it explores her difficulty in opening up about her personal life in an industry where everyone is expected to be “an extrovert.” Speaking about lockdown, Simz said: “I spent the time doing what everyone was doing really, just reflecting.” Advertisement She added: “I know that I’m quiet, innit? …I’m...Recent Posts
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