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Dropkick Murphys announce new album ‘Turn Up That Dial’ and share new single ‘Middle Finger’
Dropkick Murphys have announced details of their 10th album ‘Turn Up That Dial’ and shared ‘Middle Finger’ – the first single to arrive from the record. READ MORE: Dropkick Murphys on their livestreamed St Patrick’s Day gig: “It’s one of the most special shows we’ve ever played” The latest effort from the Boston band will arrive on April 30 via Born & Bred Records, and co-frontman Ken Casey hopes that it will take “people’s minds off their troubles”. Advertisement “We’re so fortunate and grateful to be in the position to share a little happiness in our own way,” he...
J Hus says he hopes to release a new 26-track album in August
J Hus has said that he is aiming to release a new 26-track album in August. The London rapper released his last studio album, ‘Big Conspiracy’, back in January 2020. That record followed on from his acclaimed 2017 debut ‘Common Sense’. Read more: The seven biggest talking points from the 2020 GRM Daily Rated Awards In a post on his Instagram Stories earlier today (February 23), Hus announced his return to action and confirmed that he plans to release a 26-track album in the summer. Advertisement “I’m back in the studio on March 1,” he wrote, before adding that...
Flea gives his approval of Nandi Bushell’s cover of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ ‘Under The Bridge’
Flea has given his approval of Nandi Bushell‘s latest impressive cover, which saw the young musician take on Red Hot Chili Peppers’ ‘Under The Bridge’. The at-home Chilis cover follows on from previous Bushell renditions of such classic songs as Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’, Blur’s ‘Song 2’ and The Who’s ‘My Generation’. Read more: 10-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell’s greatest cover songs “I have always LOVED the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is one of my favourite songs from one of my favourite bands,” Bushell wrote in the description accompanying the video of the cover, which went live on Sunday (February...
SHINee on their future: “We’ll definitely be trying new things”
K-pop boy group SHINee, who finally made their comeback yesterday (February 22) after a three-year hiatus, have revealed that they’re open to trying new things with their music in the future. READ MORE: SHINee’s back: Why the Princes of K-pop’s return is essential for 2021 In a recent interview with SCMP, member Taemin said that the group will “definitely be trying new things” for their future releases. Although, that much is expected from the boyband known for their eclectic music catalogue, which ranges from old-school R&B to electro house. “I think there will be another turning point for us...
Robbie Williams biopic from ‘The Greatest Showman’ director is in the works
A biopic focusing on the life of Robbie Williams is in the early stages of development. The big-screen take on Williams’ life is set to be directed by The Greatest Showman filmmaker Michael Gracey and will tell the story of his rise to global fame – as well as his darker days as he battled substance abuse. Gracey has already spent several hours speaking to Williams in order to fully acquaint himself with the project – which is tentatively titled Better Man. Advertisement Gracey told Deadline: “As for how we represent Robbie in the film, that bit is top secret....
Watch a new Mick Jagger-narrated clip celebrating The Royal Albert Hall’s 150th anniversary
The Royal Albert Hall has launched its 150th anniversary celebrations with a stirring new short clip highlighting memorable moments from its past – you can watch the Mick Jagger-narrated video below. Directed by Tom Harper and scored by the Academy Award-winning composer Steven Price, Your Room Will Be Ready pairs footage of the empty Royal Albert Hall – which has been closed since the coronavirus outbreak last March – with more than 40 pieces of archive event footage from 1933 to the present. Read more: Restarting live music in 2021 – industry insiders and medical experts on what to...
Sunmi unveils feisty video for new single, ‘Tail’
K-pop singer Sunmi has made her comeback with two new tracks: ‘Tail’ and ‘What The Flower’. READ MORE: Chung Ha – ‘Querencia’ review: globe-trotting pop bangers from one of K-pop’s most in-demand stars Title track ‘Tail’ features lyrics written by Sunmi, and was co-composed by her and longtime collaborator Frants, who also worked on her previous hits like ‘Pporappippam’ and ‘LALALAY’. The lyrics of B-side ‘What The Flower’ were also written by the South Korean singer, and the song was co-composed with Hong So Jin. Sunmi has also released a feisty music video for ‘Tail’, which she first teased...
The Horrors return with the brutal industrial metal of new single ‘Lout’
The Horrors have returned with a brutal new single which is the title track to a new three-track EP, ‘Lout’. Check it out below. READ MORE: A brief history of The Horrors The band’s first new material since their 2017 fifth album ‘V’ marks a striking departure for The Horrors – adopting a new, towering industrial metal sound. “’Lout’ is about the relationship between choice and chance, compulsive risk-taking and pushing your luck,” said frontman Faris Badwan. “As a band, particularly live, we’ve always had an aggressive side and as we began writing new songs it became clear that we...
Petition launched to rename New York street after the late MF DOOM
A petition has been launched in a bid to rename a street in Long Beach, New York after the late MF DOOM. The rapper passed away in October, though his death was only confirmed two months later. He was 49. READ MORE: Why ‘Vaudeville Villain’, released as supervillain Viktor Vaughn, is MF DOOM’s undersung masterpiece The ‘KMD-MF DOOM Way Committee’ has started a petition to rename the block between Riverside Boulevard and Long Beach Road on East Hudson Street in Long Beach after DOOM, who grew up in the city. Advertisement “Hip-hop leaders credit Mr. Dumile [DOOM’s real name was...Recent Posts
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