The line-up for a special virtual edition of this year’s Tomorrowland has been announced. Read More: The show must go online: inside the rise of virtual gigs during the coronavirus crisis The event, which will take place via a digital stream on New Year’s Eve, will unite people all over the world in a unique countdown to 2021 that crosses time-zones. Tickets for the event are on sale here. It’s being described by organisers as “a magical celebration at the end of an exceptional year.” They added: “Enter a fascinating digital world, filled with music, magic and friendship.” Advertisement Over...
Two classic Jimi Hendrix guitars have been recreated by Gibson. Hendrix’s 1969 Flying V and 1967 SG Custom are being made available for fans to buy, with both models looking and sounding like the guitars Hendrix actually played. Both also come with official photos of the late guitar legend and a collection of anecdotes and personal images from the archives of Eddie Kramer, his renowned engineer, producer, and collaborator. Advertisement Hendrix played the Flying V throughout the Band of Gypsys era and during his legendary set at the Isle of Wight Festival on August 31, 1970. He was seen...
The new Saved By The Bell spin-off has a new, remixed theme tune. You can listen to the new version from Lil Yachty below. READ MORE: Lil Yachty – ‘Nuthin’ 2 Prove’ review Set 30 years on from the original events at California’s Bayside High, the new series sees original cast member Mark-Paul Gosselaar reprise his role as Zack Morris, who is now a local politician. Forced to merge two high schools thanks to a local government scandal, Morris creates a rift between the town’s rich and poor teenagers. “The influx of new students gives the privileged Bayside kids (who never have...
Suede are inviting fans to be part of their new record. The band are calling on their followers to “submit a voice recording” and have detailed a list of instructions on Facebook which includes singing and shouting “along when we ask you to”. “Everything you send in will be gratefully received. If you can do 2 or even 3 recordings, that would be even better. If you have any questions, we’ll try to clarify in the DM’s,” the band added. Advertisement This is the first time the band have mentioned work getting under way on a new album. Suede’s...
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott have released a new Christmas single. Listen to ‘Christmas (And Dad Wants Her Back’)’ below. Read More: Paul Heaton’s act of music industry generosity was heart-warming. But don’t get any ideas, Rishi Written by Heaton, the song is described as “a typically wry take on a relationship in turmoil during the festive season and features a rollicking brass band section arranged and composed by Guy Barker.” The song will also feature on a special double deluxe edition of the pair’s album ‘Manchester Calling’. Released on December 4, the deluxe edition includes eight new songs....
Mariah Carey has announced plans for a new Christmas album and TV special next month. Read more: Mariah Carey – ‘The Rarities’ review: a fascinating complement to her delicious tell-all memoir The show, which will premiere on AppleTV+ on December 4, will include musical performances and guest appearances from Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson and Snoop Dogg. The special will also be accompanied by a soundtrack featuring a new version of Carey’s ‘Oh Santa!’ with Grande and Hudson. She hinted that the team up was on the cards last month. Advertisement Last year her classic Christmas single ‘All I Want for...
Tierra Whack has shared two new songs today (November 19) – ‘Feel Good’ and ‘Peppers and ‘Onions’ – you can listen to them below. Read More: The Big Read – Tierra Whack: “I’m working hard to change the world” Debuting the songs on Zane Lowe’s radio show, ‘Feel Good’ is a dreamy, experimental song exploring mental health. “Why would I lie and say I feel good when I don’t feel good? It goes happy this / It goes happy that/But somehow I can’t seem to find happy Whack?” she raps on the track. The breezier ‘Peppers and Onions’, meanwhile,...
Tool fans have been given the chance to win the most unlikely of memorabilia – a stainless steel kitchen sink signed by all four members of the band. The bizarre item is being auctioned off by the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, but Tool fans won’t be able to actually use the sink, unless they’re willing to lose the signatures of Maynard James Keenan and his bandmates. READ MORE: Puscifer: “Eventually we’ll go the way of the dinosaurs, and it will be OK” As a press release states, “Tool members are generally reluctant to sign items...
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has performed two new songs at a virtual concert fundraiser. Read More: Pearl Jam – ‘Gigaton’ review: one of the biggest rock bands in the world return to semi-brilliance The ‘Venture Into Cures’ event, which took place yesterday evening (November 18), was organised by Vedder and his wife Jill to help raise awareness about individuals and families living with the rare condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Speaking at the event, Jill said: “Ed and I are incredibly grateful to everyone joining us for Venture Into Cures. Every day kids with EB and their families face astonishing...
The son of R&B singer Bobby Brown has been found dead at his in Los Angeles, police have confirmed. Bobby Brown Jr, 28, was discovered at his home in Encino on Wednsday after police were called to a “medical emergency”. A cause of death is yet to be announced, but police say there is no suspicion of foul play. Advertisement Paying tribute, Brown Jr’s brother Landon shared a black-and-white photo of his sibling on Instagram. “I love you forever king,” he captioned the snap. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Landon Brown (@la_inspire) The heavens gained...