Fontaines D.C. guitarist Carlos O’Connell has revealed that the band have already started work on their next album, adding that they’ve already recorded around 11 demos of songs for their next project. The Dublin band are working on the follow-up to this year’s ‘A Hero’s Death’, which arrived over a year on from their 2019 debut ‘Dogrel’. Read more: Fontaines D.C.: “We weren’t really eating and we were burning the candle at both ends” Speaking to the Spanish outlet Binaural for their Pedaleras programme, O’Connell recalled how he and bass player Conor Deegan III ended up in lockdown in...
Rapper G Herbo has addressed the recent federal fraud charges that have been brought against him on a new song – watch the video for ‘Statement’ below. Last week, Herbo pleaded not guilty to using stolen credit cards to fund millions of dollars worth of luxury services, including designer puppies and vacation rentals. The Chicago rapper, real name Herbert Wright III, appeared before a Massachusetts federal judge via video link, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of identity theft and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Advertisement In the new song, Herbo raps: “Let’s talk about this paper /...
Spotify has released its statistics for 2020, showing some of the biggest trends among gamers. Alongside their usual music fare, Spotify has upped its game over the years with the introduction of podcasts, multiple device support, and ‘roundups’. 2020 was a big year for the streaming site, as people worked from home and stayed in more often. READ MORE: Toxicity in gaming: why can’t we agree to disagree? In their latest roundup, Spotify have revealed that streaming from games consoles went up 50 per cent this year compared to last. There was also a 47 per cent jump in...
Dave Grohl has recalled taking mushrooms at his mum’s Christmas party when he was 15 years old. The Foo Fighters frontman said he then stayed up all night trying and failing to learn a Led Zeppelin song on the guitar. READ MORE: Dave Grohl tells us about Foo Fighters’ ‘Medicine at Midnight’: “This is our Saturday night party album” Telling the story to Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Grohl said: “I grew up in a house that was really small and every Christmas night people just knew to come over to the Grohl’s little house. We would all just sit...
Slowthai has dropped a brand new song – you can listen to ‘Thoughts’ below. The Northampton rapper celebrates his 26th birthday today (December 18), and he released the track just after midnight. READ MORE: Slowthai is no longer the loudest person in the room with contemplative song ‘Feel Away’ ‘Thoughts’, which was produced by JD. Reid, is not included on Slowthai’s upcoming new album ‘TYRON’, which is set for release on February 5, 2021 via Method Records. Advertisement You can listen to Slowthai’s ‘Thoughts’, and see his accompanying tweets about the song’s release and his birthday, below. out friday ?...
Paramore’s Hayley Williams has shared a new track, ‘Find Me Here’, lifted from her new three-track ‘Petals For Armor: Self-Serenades’ EP. ‘Self-Serenades’, out today (December 18), was first announced back in October. It is set to be released on a limited-edition 10″ vinyl in addition to digital formats. The record also contains acoustic renditions of ‘Simmer’ (released last week) and ‘Why We Ever’, both tracks from Williams’ debut solo album, ‘Petals For Armor’. Advertisement The new track clocks in at just under two minutes and contrasts deeply from the instrumentation found throughout ‘Petals for Armor’, but sits nicely among...
Eminem has released the deluxe edition of his latest record, ‘Music To Be Murdered By’, including a full ‘B Side’ of new material. Punters began to suspect that Eminem would release the record’s deluxe edition this week, after an unverified press release was leaked to social media on Tuesday (December 15). READ MORE: The big talking points from Eminem’s surprise new album ‘Music To Be Murdered By’ Today (December 18), the 16-track record has arrived, with Dr. Dre, Ty Dolla $ign and DJ Premier among the artists featured on it. Advertisement The deluxe edition also includes a second disc...
Filmmaker Alma Har’el, who directed Shia LaBeouf’s 2019 coming-of-age drama Honey Boy, has issued a statement in solidarity with FKA Twigs following the musician’s allegations of abuse by LaBeouf. Earlier this month, FKA Twigs – who also appeared in Honey Boy – sued LaBeouf, accusing him of sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress throughout their relationship, which took place between 2018 and 2019. In response to Twigs’ allegations, which were reported in the New York Times, LaBeouf said, “I’m not in any position to tell anyone how my behaviour made them feel. I have no excuses for...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin have taken on ‘Rock & Roll’ by The Velvet Underground for the final instalment in their Hanukkah Sessions series. The Hanukkah Sessions saw Grohl team up with the Foo Fighters producer to cover eight songs by Jewish artists, one for each night of the holiday period. Prior to the pair’s Velvet Underground cover, they took on Drake‘s ‘Hotline Bling’, ‘Sabotage’ by Beastie Boys, Peaches’ ‘Fuck The Pain Away’, Bob Dylan’s ‘Rainy Day Women #12 & 35’, ‘Mississippi Queen’ by Mountain, Elastica’s ‘Connection’ and ‘Frustrated’ by The Knack. Advertisement As with all previous covers, the...
Rosalía has said that she’s close to finishing work on her forthcoming third album. Read More: Rosalía at Somerset House review – the making of a new kind of megastar Speaking to Vogue, the Spanish popstar discussed new music, saying: “This is the moment, I think, where everything is flowing, I’m finishing the songs, and it feels different than the beginning of the year.” “Now I’m closing the cycle of these recordings, and I’m really happy with them.” Advertisement Elsewhere, she spoke about her ambitions for her future career: “I want to be 70 and have the energy and...