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. We’ll keep it fresh with the latest music, but expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, too. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business. Nilüfer...
Dua Lipa has rescheduled her upcoming UK and European tour for the second time due to coronavirus. The singer initially postponed the tour until January 2021, but has now announced that the shows will not go ahead until September next year. Tickets remain valid for the new dates. “It’s with a heavy heart I will be postponing my upcoming European tour to September and October 2021,” Lipa wrote on Twitter. It’s with a heavy heart I will be postponing my upcoming European tour to September and October 2021. We have continued to monitor this unprecedented and changing situation, and...
The Magic Gang have shared a surprise new single – listen to ‘Somebody Like You’ below. The new song follows the four-piece’s second album ‘Death Of The Party’, which came out at the end of August. READ MORE: The Magic Gang – ‘Death Of The Party’ review: indie’s chirpy chappies channel Northern Soul Speaking of the new track, the band said: “Even though the album just came out, we’ve been writing non-stop (there’s not much else to do) so we thought why sit on this song? Advertisement “It’s also the first song we’ve self-produced, we’ve been learning a bit...
Forget the pair of politicians on the presidential debate stage last night. Ariana Grande is the new Commander-in-Chief. In her stylized new video for “Positions” — a slinky song about being many things to one person — Grande occupies the Oval Office with support from her trusted advisors (including Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, and her mother, Joan) before quite literally switching her position to whip something up in the kitchen. And then flash her heels while she signs an executive order. Ari can do it all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcYodQoapMg As the song explores the various hats a lover can wear, Grande...
Sigur Rós have announced the release of new orchestral album ‘Odin’s Raven Magic’ and shared ‘Dvergmál’ – the first track to arrive from the record. The new record sees the band collaborating with Icelandic music legend Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson and Steindór Andersen, one of Iceland’s most foremost chanters of traditional narrative. It focuses on Hilmarsson’s fascination with medieval Icelandic literature – specifically the tale of Hrafnagaldur Óðins, or Odin’s Raven Magic, which is named after the Norse god’s two ravens that are said to have flew over the Earth to bring information back to him. Dvergmál out now. https://t.co/0UMlTHLjXN...
Beyond his life as drummer of rock icons Garbage and the super-producer by your favourite albums by the likes of Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins and Sonic Youth, Butch Vig also loves to jam and collaborate. It was that spirit that led him to form 5 Billion In Diamonds – a ‘supergroup’, if you will, with Andy Jenks and DJ James Grillo, assisted by Ebbot Lundberg (The Soundtrack of Our Lives), David Schelzel (The Ocean Blue), Bristolian singer Helen White and musicians including the ‘Bristol Wrecking Crew’ of Alex Lee, Sean Cook and Damon Reece. After dropping their self-titled...
Burna Boy has reacted to Nigeria’s protests against police brutality, describing them as the most important moment” in the country’s history. The Nigerian star was speaking two weeks after protests began when a video showed a man being brutally attacked by police officers who are believed to be from SARS (Special Anti-Robbery Squad). The End SARS movement has subsequently been mobilised across Nigeria and over 50 people have died – with Amnesty International claiming that at least 12 people were killed after brutal clashes broke out in Lagos earlier this week. READ MORE: Burna Boy: “A revolution is needed. I...
Saweetie has teamed up with Jhené Aiko for a new collaborative track titled ‘Back To The Streets’, which the pair released today (October 23). The single was co-produced by rapper, producer and DJ, Timbaland, and arrived with an animated lyric video in which Saweetie and Aiko star as fairies in a technicolour forest. Check it out below: Advertisement The track is the latest taste of Saweetie’s forthcoming debut album ‘Pretty Bitch Music’, the release date of which is yet to be announced. Despite the mystery around the record’s arrival, Saweetie has confirmed that it will feature appearances from Danja, Murda...
John Frusciante has discussed his return to Red Hot Chili Peppers in a new interview, revealing he’s currently writing new music with the band. Speaking to Australian radio station Double J, the guitarist said that while the COVID-19 pandemic had forced the Peppers to cease getting together for a time, they’re now back and working on new material. “We were rehearsing for a couple months, then the quarantine started, and we stopped rehearsing for a couple months, then we went back to rehearsing,” Frusciante said. “We’re moving ahead with what we’re doing, writing new music.” Advertisement Talking to host...
Miley Cyrus has taken to social media today (October 23) to announce that her highly-anticipated new album ‘Plastic Hearts’ will arrive next month. The singer shared what appears to be the record’s cover art to her Instagram page, along with the news that it will be released on November 27, with pre-orders available now. “If you’re reading this… know that I fucking love and appreciate you on the deepest level,” she began in a lengthy caption accompanying the post. Advertisement “I began this album over 2 years ago. Thought I had it all figured out. Not just the record...