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Sam Fender shares emotive cover of ’70s folk track ‘Winter Song’
Sam Fender has today (November 24) shared an emotive cover of the ’70s folk track, ‘Winter Song’. READ MORE: Sam Fender on his groundbreaking Newcastle arena gigs: “I’m proud that Geordies are the trailblazers” Described as a “stark, raw and heartfelt recording”, the song is a cover of a track originally recorded by Alan Hull and Lindisfarne. A press release described Alan Hull as “a local legend” for the people of Newcastle, where Fender is from. Advertisement The press release added: “As meaningful to the people of Newcastle as The Beatles were to the people of Liverpool, Lindisfarne might never...
The National to reissue remastered versions of early albums
The National are reissuing remastered versions of all their early albums next year. Read More: The National’s Matt Berninger on 10 years of ‘High Violet’: “We wanted to reach everybody” The band will mark the twenty-year anniversary of of their self-titled debut by reissuing it alongside 2003’s ‘Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers’ and 2004’s ‘Cherry Tree’ EP. The re-releases, which can pre-ordered here, will arrive on February 26. Advertisement All three records have been remastered at Abbey Road Studios. A press release added that the “represses stay faithful to their original artwork while their stunning new masters help make these...
Juicy J’s Hustle Continues
By Candace McDuffie After 30 years in the music industry, Juicy J is happier than ever. The legendary emcee and anchor of the rap group Three 6 Mafia is still going, celebrating the imminent release of his fifth studio album, The Hustle Continues, which features a slew of cameos from younger artists working within an industry that he shaped: Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, Young Dolph, and more. He is also a shrewd businessman, with investments in Core Hydration, cannabis company Asterisk*, and Epic Games (maker of Fortnite). But perhaps his greatest personal achievement is becoming a doting husband...
Brian May pays tribute to Freddie Mercury on 29th anniversary of his death: “Rock in Eternity”
Queen‘s Brian May has paid an emotional tribute to Freddie Mercury on the 29th anniversary of the legendary singer’s death. Mercury passed away at his Kensington home on November 24 1991, only 24 hours after confirming his battle with HIV/AIDS. Marking the anniversary on Instagram, May shared two mirrored images of Mercury relaxing in a dressing room before a performance. Advertisement “Missing you Freddie, on this day. Rest in Peace. Rock in Eternity. Bri,” the Queen guitarist captioned the photo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Harold May (@brianmayforreal) Freddie Mercury ?5 September 1946 –...
Beyoncé Leads The 2021 Grammy Nominations — See The Full List Here
Grammy season is here — and Beyoncé is already leading the pack. The artist garnered a total of nine nods as the 2021 Grammy nominees were announced on Tuesday (November 24), making her the most-nominated artist this year. Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, and Roddy Ricch follow behind Bey with six nominations each. Swift and Lipa are up for Album of the Year, along with Jhené Aiko, Black Pumas, Coldplay, Jacob Collier, Haim, and Post Malone. Megan Thee Stallion, who saw her star massively rise in 2020, also racked up a handful, including in the Record of the Year and Best...
Taylor Swift Goes Back Into The Studio For Intimate Folklore Film
Since the surprise July release of her eighth studio album, Folklore, the project has earned Taylor Swift a growing number of accolades. She became the first artist in history to debut at the top of both the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and the Billboard 200 albums chart. A few months later, in September, the singer broke Whitney Houston’s record as the female artist with the most consecutive weeks at No. 1 across all of her albums. Now, Swift is taking fans behind the curtain and back into the studio with an intimate documentary. On Tuesday (November 24), the singer announced that a...
Frank Turner announces post lockdown show at London’s Troubadour
Frank Turner has announced plans to play a post lockdown concert in London. The singer-songwriter will be performing at The Troubadour on December 3 in aid of Music Venue Trust’s Red List Campaign. The intimate gig, which is being sponsored by Fightback Lager, will be streamed live and made available on demand for 24 hours. Tickets for the stream, which goes out at 9pm GMT will cost £7.95 and are available here. Advertisement Tickets for a socially distanced audience of just 30 people will also be released when local restrictions applicable from December 3 are confirmed. All proceeds from...
“Festival of Brexit” set to receive £29 million in funding this week
The UK’s so-called “Festival of Brexit” is set to receive £29 million in funding this week, as the government prepares to unveil a new spending review. The event, which was first touted under Theresa May’s government, is described as a showcase for “the UK’s unique strengths in creativity and innovation” – with comparisons to the 1951 Festival of Britain. It is set to take place in 2022, with organisers previously launching a call for with “daring, new and popular” ideas that will unite the nation. Advertisement While The Mirror reports that the funding will come from a previously announced...
Sam Fender is returning with a new single tonight
Sam Fender is returning with a new single tonight (November 24) – see a teaser below. The singer-songwriter released his debut album ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ last September. READ MORE: Sam Fender on his groundbreaking Newcastle arena gigs: “I’m proud that Geordies are the trailblazers” “Got something special coming tomorrow…” he wrote last night (November 23) on Instagram, revealing that the song will be Annie Mac’s Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1 tonight. Advertisement Watch the video, which sees Fender teasing the piano-based song, below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Fender (@sam_fender) Fender recently told NME...Recent Posts
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