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2021 Grammy Winners: See The Full List
How long has it been since the 2020 Grammys? The factual answer is about 14 months, but it feels much longer, thanks to the lingering pandemic and the various challenges it’s presented in the past year. Still, the Recording Academy adapted, opening itself up even as it weathered more than a few storms. The 63rd annual ceremony tonight (March 14) will still showcase the best of the best, as far as the institution is concerned. The lead-up showcased an impressive nine nominations for Beyoncé, with her leading the pack ahead of Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, and Roddy Ricch, who...
Bop Shop: Songs From St. Vincent, Chika, Rosé, 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 March long, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month by spotlighting women making music that feels essential to right now. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business. St. Vincent:...
Damon Albarn, Skepta and more to appear on Tony Allen’s final studio album
The final studio album from the late, great Tony Allen has been announced – get all the details below. Tributes poured in from across the world when Allen, who drummed for Fela Kuti, The Good, The Bad & The Queen and many more across a distinguished career, died aged 79 last year. READ MORE: Tony Allen, 1940 – 2020: Afrobeat pioneer whose skill and talent inspired the world to skip and swing ‘There Is No End’ will be released on April 30 on Decca France, and a first single – co-written by Damon Albarn and featuring Skepta and Nigerian poet Ben...
Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja to speak to MPs about environmental impact of festivals
Massive Attack‘s Robert Del Naja is set to speak to MPs next week about how music festivals can reduce their environmental impact. The Bristol musician, who is also known as ‘3D’, will address MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) on Tuesday morning (March 16) during a remote evidence session as part of their ongoing investigation into the future of UK music festivals. Read more: UK festivals on COVID testing and vaccination passports this summer: “Safety is all we think about” Del Naja will speak about Massive Attack’s recent collaboration with the Tyndall Centre for Climate...
Sports Team announce rescheduled UK and Irish tour dates for late 2021
Sports Team have shared rescheduled dates for their UK and Irish headline tour – see their new live schedule below. The band were initially set to head out on the road this April in support of their debut album ‘Deep Down Happy’. READ MORE: Sports Team – ‘Deep Down Happy’ review: A flag in the ground from a band dedicated to extremes Due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions, though, the dates have now been pushed back to October and November, concluding with a massive gig at London’s Brixton Academy. Advertisement See the band’s newly rescheduled tour dates, which begin in Manchester...
MONSTA X’s I.M on ‘Duality’: “I wanted to show my heart and emotion”
I.M – real name Im Changkyun – of MONSTA X has opened up about the meaning, inspiration and hopes behind his first solo mini-album ‘Duality’, which was released last month. READ MORE: I.M – ‘Duality’ review: defining duality in more ways than one In an interview with Forbes, the South Korean musician revealed that he chose to name the project ‘Duality’ as it was something he believed everyone could relate to. “I think we all live with another ego of ourselves whether it is just one or two or many,” he shared. The theme is evident in the five-track...
Billie Joe Armstrong, Sleater-Kinney and Sting to feature on new ‘Words + Music’ series
Billie Joe Armstrong, Sleater-Kinney and Sting are among the special guests who will feature on the upcoming new series of Audible’s Words + Music. The music-focused podcast series is housed on the Amazon-owned audiobook and podcast site Audible, with each episode “combining storytelling and music”. Previous guests include St. Vincent, who took part in an episode last summer, Tom Morello and Patti Smith. Read more: The best new podcasts of 2020 Audible have now announced their roster of guests for the new series of Words + Music, with Sting’s Upon Reflection show set to kick things off on March...
Watch Avril Lavigne & Yungblud perform ‘I’m With You’ on ‘The Yungblud Show’
Avril Lavigne has enlisted Yungblud to help perform her 2002 ballad ‘I’m With You’ while appearing on the latter’s livestream performance The Yungblud Show. READ MORE: Yungblud: “I wanted to write my ‘Urban Hymns’ or ‘Back To Black’” Appearing around the 28-minute mark, Yungblud introduced Lavigne as the “emo queen”, saying “I can’t believe I’m even fucking saying this”. The two offer a more stripped back version than Lavigne’s original, which appeared on her debut album ‘Let Go’, with Yungblud helming the guitar. Advertisement Watch the full livestream below: The livestream, which saw other guests like Machine Gun Kelly, Tommy...
BLACKPINK Rosé’s debut solo album ‘R’ has finally arrived
BLACKPINK member Rosé’s has finally released her solo debut project ‘R’, alongside a video for the lead single ‘On The Ground’. READ MORE: BLACKPINK live in Seoul: Superstar girl group make indelible mark with ‘The Show’ The cinematic clip opens on the K-pop star at a theatre before closing out with a dreamy scene of her dancing in a field of roses. “I worked my whole life / Just to get high, just to realise / Everything I need is on the ground,” she sings. Watch the video below: Advertisement ‘R’ marks Rosé’s first-ever solo release since making her...Recent Posts
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