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Listen to a brand new dub mix from The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers have shared a new mix, on which they explore their love of dub music. READ MORE: The Chemical Brothers on Glastonbury’s Other Stage – there is no greater live dance act in the world right now The hour-long mix is the first in a planned series of themed mixes by the production veterans as they launch a new station ‘Radio Chemical’ for Sonos Radio. Take a listen to the mix below, which features music from the likes of King Tubby, Mixman, Dub Syndicate and more. Advertisement The Chemical Brothers said of the project: “We’re excited to...
The Killers reschedule UK and Ireland stadium tour to summer 2022
The Killers have once again rescheduled their UK stadium tour dates, pushing the huge shows back to summer 2022. The band had initially been set out to hit the road in support of ‘Imploding The Mirage‘ in summer 2020, before those dates were delayed to this year and set to kick off in May 2021. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and with mass outdoor gatherings currently not set to return in the UK until June 21, the gigs have now been rescheduled until next summer – with an extra show added in Falkirk. “UK and Ireland friends ...
Jess Glynne apologises for “unacceptable” use of transphobic slur
Jess Glynne has apologised for her “unacceptable” use of a transphobic slur during a recent interview. Read more: Jess Glynne’s Isle Of Wight Festival ban has been reversed. Chaos will ensue The ‘Hold My Hand’ singer appeared as a guest on comedian Mo Gilligan’s podcast last week, and during her interview, she told a story about taking a “bad man” friend of hers to a “tranny strip club”. After the clip surfaced, a number of people criticised Glynne for her choice of words. Advertisement “As the owner of a ‘tranny strip club’, I’d ask Jess Glynne not to use...
Cardi B shares snippet of new song and vows to go “full album mode”
Cardi B has continued to tease new music on Twitter after fans demanded the release of her second album. The singer took the briefest of breaks from the site on Friday (March 5), after being bombarded with questions about the record when she revealed she is releasing her own doll. “I have so much pressure. I’m working on a lot of sh– to please people. … I wanna please my fans, because y’all been asking for something from me for a very long time that I can’t say, and I’m doing it for ya,” Cardi said during an Instagram...
BTS, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, And Everyone Else Who Will Perform At The 2021 Grammys
South Korean superstars BTS lit up the Grammys during Lil Nas X’s unforgettably star-studded “Old Town Road” medley last year. The Recording Academy revealed on Sunday (March 7) that the Bangtan Boys will be headed back for round two, set to hit the stage at the 2021 Grammys along with a host of other dynamite performers. https://twitter.com/RecordingAcad/status/1368622222525468672 Though the award show typically rolls out its performer announcements gradually, the Recording Academy did things a little differently this year by announcing them all at once. The lineup is stacked, including Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and Roddy Ricch, each of whom has six...
Entombed A.D. frontman LG Petrov dies after incurable cancer diagnosis
Lars-Göran Petrov, the frontman of Swedish death metal band Entombed A.D., has died less than a year after he was diagnosed with incurable cancer. Petrov, known as LG, told fans last year that doctors were trying to “control” his bile duct cancer with chemotherapy but confirmed that he had received an incurable diagnosis. His bandmates have now confirmed his passing in an emotional statement posted to social media. “We are devastated to announce that our beloved friend Lars-Göran Petrov has left us,” they wrote. Advertisement “Our brother, leader, vocalist, our Chief Rebel Angel went on another ride last night....
Nick Cave says helping a friend in need inspired him to write ‘Carnage’ during lockdown
Nick Cave has revealed that helping a friend find the drive to create art is what boosted his own songwriting for ‘Carnage’. READ MORE: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis – ‘Carnage’ review: the peak of their powers ‘Carnage’, last month’s surprise release made in collaboration with his Bad Seeds bandmate Warren Ellis, was written over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, at a time when Cave said he had “nothing in my head but a whole lot of dread and uncertainty”. As such, he was struggling to write music. Cave went on to explain in the latest instalment of...
Ghetts announces new UK and Ireland tour
Ghetts has today (March 8) shared details of a UK and Ireland tour for November. READ MORE: Ghetts – ‘Conflict Of Interest’ review: lyrical don’s most earnest album yet The rapper, who released his third album ‘Conflict Of Interest‘ last month, will kick things off at Dublin’s Academy on November 13 before wrapping the tour with a homecoming show at London’s Roundhouse on November 20. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 12. Advertisement Ghetts – Credit: Getty Ghetts UK and Ireland tour 2021: NOVEMBER Saturday 13 – Academy, Dublin Sunday 14 – Albert Hall, Manchester Wednesday 17 –...
Music Venue Trust announce Nova Twins, HAAi and others as patrons on International Women’s Day
Music Venue Trust (MVT) is celebrating International Women’s Day by spotlighting women who work in the UK’s independent venue sector, and announcing six new female patrons. READ MORE: How you can do your bit to help save the future of live music The charity, which campaigns for the support of grassroots venues, will today (March 8) highlight “remarkable” women in the industry under its #WomenToTheFront hashtag. MVT has also announced new female patrons: Nova Twins, HAAi, Moxie Adwaith, Kerri Watt, and the director/booking agent of Mother Artists Live, Natasha Gregory. Sarah Claudine, Events, Projects & Communications at Music Venue...Recent Posts
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