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Gary Numan says he was paid £37 from a million streams

Gary Numan has revealed that a million streams of one of his songs saw him receive a pay out of £37. His comments arrive as representatives from the three major record labels – Universal, Sony Music and Warner Music Group – provided evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee inquiry into the economics of music streaming earlier today (January 19). Last year, musicians such as Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien, Elbow’s Guy Garvey and Nadine Shah warned MPs that unfair streaming payments were “threatening the future of music” during the first hearing. Advertisement Numan hasn’t appeared at the inquiry, but gave his...
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Rip It Up supports next generation of Black, Asian and diverse music talent with new bursary programme

Rip It Up, a new bursary programme that aims to provide a platform and direction for the next generation of Black, Asian and diverse music talent, has been launched. READ MORE: Nova Twins – “Being black women doing punk music is political” The teams at Sound City, Youth Music, sm-mgmt, CAPLL LTD and more have come together for an initiative designed to push for racial equality, and to welcome a new generation of creatives and talent in the music industry. Made up of eight sessions that cover a string of vital areas in the industry, the programme will focus...
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Roger Waters shares new studio version of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Gunner’s Dream’

Roger Waters has shared a new studio version of Pink Floyd‘s ‘The Gunner’s Dream’ – listen to it below. Read more: 14 things to know about London’s landmark Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains exhibition at the V&A Originally appearing on 1983’s ‘The Final Cut’ – the final Pink Floyd album to feature Waters – the new version was shared yesterday (January 18) to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Accompanied by a black-and-white video, it opens with the ominous statement, “I had a dream” – a phrase which is repeated throughout the almost six-minute clip....
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Phoebe Bridgers on post-pandemic touring: “The whole system is going to be so overrun”

Phoebe Bridgers has shared her thoughts on what live shows could be like once the coronavirus pandemic comes to an end. Read more: Phoebe Bridgers: “I definitely feel a lot less apologetic than I did before” Speaking in a new interview, Bridgers, who has been nominated for four Grammy Awards at next year’s ceremony, said she looks forward to playing live shows again – although she’s also apprehensive about it. Bridgers explained that one of the reasons she is looking forward to getting back out on the road is because it gives her a chance to let go and...
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Mark Ronson and Diplo’s Silk City to return with Ellie Goulding-featuring ‘New Love’

Silk City, the side project from Mark Ronson and Diplo, are set to return this week with a new track featuring Ellie Goulding. Read More: The Big Read – Mark Ronson: “Amy Winehouse turned my song off after about five fucking seconds” The pair launched the collaborative project back in 2018 when they shared a string of singles – including the Dua Lipa-assisted ‘Electricity’ – and headlined Rob Da Bank’s Bestival. Ronson teased Silk City’s comeback on social media last week (January 13), unveiling a 10-second instrumental teaser. “…and we’re back,” he wrote as the caption. “Heard you needed...
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Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘Tickets To My Downfall’ musical attracts 16 million viewers

Machine Gun Kelly‘s ‘Tickets To My Downfall‘ musical Downfalls High has already amassed a staggering 16 million views, the rapper has confirmed. The high school movie-themed adaptation of his latest record was unveiled via Facebook on January 15, and has now also been uploaded to YouTube after its initial premiere. READ MORE: ‘Downfalls High’ review: ‘Grease’ is the word in Machine Gun Kelly’s pop-punk playground “Opening weekend did over 16 million views!!” said MGK. ​“Now we’re premiering it on YouTube today for everyone to watch. Thanks to everyone who helped us turn the album into its own world and era.” Advertisement Featuring...
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R.E.M. mark MLK Day with video of Michael Stipe reading Martin Luther King’s ‘Strength To Love’

R.E.M. marked Martin Luther King Day yesterday (January 18) by sharing archive footage of Michael Stipe reading Dr King’s Strength To Love. In the 2002 video, Stipe is seen reading directly from the 1963 collection of sermons by the Civil Rights Movement leader, which addressed racial segregation in the United States. “Why should we love our enemies?” Stipe asks in the video, reading King’s words directly. Advertisement “Returning hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate can not drive out hate, only love...
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Listen to Soulwax’s new remix of Fontaines D.C.’s ‘A Hero’s Death’

Soulwax have shared their remix of Fontaines D.C.’s ‘A Hero’s Death’ – you can listen to the duo’s new reworking of the Fontaines track below. The original song is the title track from the Dublin band’s second album, which was released back in July. Read more: Soulwax talk new single ‘Empty Dancefloor’: “We miss that emotion of making people lose their minds” Soulwax have turned their attention to ‘A Hero’s Death’ with their latest remix, with the Dewaele brothers saying in a statement about the track: “Whatever the part of the brain is that sparks the idea for a...
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Lil Wayne expected to receive pardon from Donald Trump before he leaves office

Lil Wayne is expected to be among those who will receive a pardon from Donald Trump before he leaves office as US President tomorrow (January 20). The Guardian reports that the rapper, who is facing prison time for a 2019 gun charge, will be on the list of Presidential pardons. Trump’s former aide Steve Bannon, as well as Trump himself, his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and his immediate family, will not be granted a pardon, however. Back in December Wayne pled guilty to a federal firearms charge relating to a December 2019 incident, in which he was arrested for illegal...
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Irish Government proposes future Live Aid-style gigs to mark end of the coronavirus pandemic

The Irish Government has reportedly put forward early plans to stage a series of Live Aid-style gigs across Europe in the future to mark the end of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s hoped that a series of celebratory live shows will take place simultaneously in a number of cities across Europe whenever the pandemic is officially declared to be over. Read more: Restarting live music in 2021: Gig and festival bosses on what to expect As the Irish Mirror reports, Catherine Martin, Ireland’s Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, proposed the idea during a recent EU meeting...
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