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Fans call on TRNSMT Festival to “replace Ian Brown” after COVID vaccine comments
TRNSMT Festival has faced backlash from fans after confirming that Ian Brown will play the Glasgow event later this year. Carrying over his slot from last year’s original line-up, the former Stone Roses frontman has been booked to play the Glasgow Green event on Friday September 10 – taking second place on the bill behind headliners Courteeners. The indie veteran has been a vocal critic of coronavirus vaccinations over the last year and has shared conspiracy theories related to the pandemic on several occasions. He also pulled out of a headline slot at Manchester’s Neighbourhood Festival last month, claiming...
Manic Street Preachers “progressing well” with new album as they share new lyrics
Manic Street Preachers have told fans that they are “progressing well” with their new album, as well as sharing what appear to be new lyrics. The Welsh rock veterans had previously confirmed that they had been at work on the follow-up to 2018’s acclaimed ‘Resistance Is Futile‘ during last year’s lockdown – with bassist and lyricist Nicky Wire telling NME that the record was sounding “expansive” and had a “retro-futuristic” vibe to it. After sharing a list of nine potential potential song titles back in January, now Wire has shared a selfie on Instagram with the message “album 14 progressing well”, as well...
Bop Shop: Songs from UMI, Demi Lovato, Bachelor, 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. UMI: “Introspection...
Stereophonics, Supergrass and The Streets to headline Kendal Calling 2021
Kendal Calling is the latest UK festival to announce its intention to go ahead in 2021, and has revealed its lineup. The festival will return to the Lake District in late July, with Stereophonics, Supergrass, The Streets and Dizzee Rascal its four headliners. READ MORE: Restarting live music in 2021: Gig and festival bosses on what to expect Also set to play Kendal Calling 2021, which takes place on the weekend of July 29-August 1 at Lowther Deer Park, are Blossoms, Craig David, The Kooks, DMAs, Pale Waves and more. Advertisement See the full line-up below. Speaking of the festival’s...
Wolf Alice add new London and Glasgow dates to 2022 UK and Ireland tour
Wolf Alice have added new dates to their 2022 UK and Ireland tour due to demand – see the updated list of shows below. The January tour dates will come on the back of the band’s forthcoming third album ‘Blue Weekend’ (out June 11 via Dirty Hit), which was previewed last month with first single ‘The Last Man On Earth’. The NME Big Read: Wolf Alice: “We’re a tiny bit more comfortable in the world” After the band’s gigs at London’s Hammersmith Apollo and Glasgow’s Barrowlands sold out immediately after going on sale this morning (March 26), second shows have been added...
Lewis Capaldi postpones all shows until 2022 to focus on second album
Lewis Capaldi has confirmed he will postpone all his planned hows until 2022 in order to focus on writing and recording his second album. READ MORE: The Big Read – Lewis Capaldi: “I make jokes because I’m comfortable with who I am” The singer posted on social media shortly after it was confirmed that he will no longer appear at Glasgow’s TRNSMT festival, following its move to September this year. He told fans: “Hello everyone, it’s Lewis Capaldi here. It’s been a while, hope you’re all staying safe! Advertisement “Just want to start off this wee note by saying how...
Lil Nas X Slides Down A Stripper Pole All The Way To Hell In Incredible New Video
When Lil Nas X rewrote the rules of the game with “Old Town Road,” it only made sense that the viral hit’s eventual video would be a blockbuster. But the artist’s hard pivot from meme-maker to cinematic visionary has been at least a little unexpected, while certainly most welcome. The ambition of “Holiday,” “Rodeo,” and “Panini” was only matched by their respective reaches — hundred of millions of views and counting. But nothing could’ve prepared us for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” The long-teased track is finally here, along with a video that is not easily summarized. But...
Scarypoolparty’s Los Angeles Has A Song For Every Mood
Alejandro Aranda spent a season on American Idol, but he’s always been a being of his own creation. He performed technically dazzling original compositions as part of a showcase that tends to favor belting covers. He greeted judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie with an understated “What’s up, homies?” during his audition. And since 2019, when he released his stark, genre-agnostic debut Exit Form, Aranda has used his major-label platform to wedge the weird, hard-edged sounds that fuel him into a mainstream pop career. No easy feat, but Aranda is such a gifted stylistic polymath that it magnetizes...
TRNSMT festival rescheduled to September 2021, adds The Chemical Brothers and more
Glasgow’s TRNSMT Festival has announced new dates for September 2021, and added a number of new acts to its line-up. The music event, which was due to take place on Glasgow Green across the weekend of July 9-11, will now be held from September 10-12. READ MORE: Restarting live music in 2021: Gig and festival bosses on what to expect TRNSMT 2021 was announced last May when the festival’s 2020 edition was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, and revealed plans to keep its 2020 line-up. Advertisement The 2020 festival was set to be headlined by Courteeners, Liam Gallagher and Lewis...Recent Posts
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