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Heize plays a social media influencer in glamorous video for ‘Vingle Vingle’
South Korean singer Heize has released her new single ‘Vingle Vingle’, produced by frequent BLACKPINK collaborator R.Tee. The song dropped yesterday (April 5), alongside a video that’s been optimised for mobile phones. The clip emulates various apps and social media platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat and more, with special sections where users are encourages to rotate their phone to landscape to get the full experience. Meanwhile, the clip features Heize as a social media influencer who has a glamorous life online, but in reality it’s vastly different. “There’s no woman like me / Don’t come beggin’ / I’m gripped by...
XG tease ‘Shooting Star’ remix with Rico Nasty
South Korea-based Japanese girl group XG are set to release a remix of their popular single ‘Shooting Star’ with Rico Nasty. Today (April 6), the group announced on its official Twitter account that they are set to release two remixes of ‘Shooting Star’ later this week, both by producer Jakops, who also worked on the rest of the group’s releases. The first version is called the ‘Bars Remixx’ and will feature an appearance by American rapper Rico Nasty, while the second is titled the ‘Chill Remixx’. Both songs will be released tomorrow (April 7) at 12am in each timezone....
Lizzo and Jack Black cameo in latest ‘Mandalorian’ episode
The latest episode of The Mandalorian brought two unexpected faces into the Star Wars galaxy: Lizzo and Jack Black. The fifth episode of the series’ third season, ‘Chapter 22: Guns For Hire’, premiered on Disney+ yesterday (April 5). Neither artists’ cameos were announced beforehand, making them both surprise appearances. They show up in the same scene, taking the roles of royalty on the faraway planet of Plazir-15 – Lizzo as The Duchess and Black as Captain Bombardier, respectively. Taking to Instagram, Black said it was “so fun” to work with Lizzo “as the king and queen of Plazir-15”, sharing...
Bang Yongguk announces 2023 ‘The Colors’ US Tour
South Korean musician Bang Yongguk, a former member of K-pop boyband B.A.P, has announced his 2023 tour of the US. Today (April 6), the rapper officially announced that he would be going on a tour of the US, which will consist of 10 shows across the nation over two months. His ‘The Colors’ tour will kick off at the end of May at The Forge in Joliet, Illinois. Bang will then head up to Boston, Massachusetts for a show on June 3, before moving down the East Coast, with concerts in New York and North Carolina. He will then...
‘The Rings Of Power’: Less than half of viewers finished ‘Lord Of The Rings’ prequel series
New viewing figures for The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power have revealed that less than half of the show’s audience watched the series to completion. READ MORE: ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power’ review: epic fantasy franchise returns to rule them all According to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, only 37 per cent of US viewers who started the show went on to watch all eight episodes. The show performed slightly better outside of the US, with 45 per cent of viewers watching the Amazon Prime Video series in its entirety. Advertisement...
Josh Klinghoffer says Red Hot Chili Peppers were “doing cooler music” with him
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer has claimed that the band were “doing cooler music” when he was in the line-up. Klinghoffer joined the Chilis in 2009 after serving as a touring member following the departure of guitarist John Frusciante. He recorded two albums with the group: ‘I’m With You’ (2011) and ‘The Getaway’ (2016). In 2019, Klinghoffer was asked to leave Red Hot Chili Peppers when Frusciante returned to the fold. The Los Angeles outfit have since made two studio records, ‘Unlimited Love’ and ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’, both of which were released last year....
Watch Poppy’s haunting video for her new single ‘Church Outfit’
Poppy has released a haunting video for her new single ‘Church Outfit’ as she embarks on a new chapter with her music. This release marks a new era for the singer – straying away from her previous metal sound and into the world of electro-dance. The black and white video for the track features Poppy in a white ensemble with back-up dancers dressed in black veils and black vinyl trousers dancing in an empty room. On the shift in musical direction, Poppy shared: “It’s an artist’s responsibility to always change. I don’t think I’d want to be in my...
Watch Mura Masa’s whirling new video for ‘Whenever I Want’
Mura Masa has shared the video for his new single ‘Whenever I Want’ – ahead of a string of upcoming North American tour dates. The producer, also known as Alex Crossan, shared that ‘Whenever I Want’ draws inspiration from junglism, Jersey club and breakcore to create his unique eclectic sound. The track marks the continuation of his club-oriented era that will see him explore the full spectrum of electronic music with releases on his own new label, Pond Recordings. The video for the track features club-goers spinning around and dancing to the song’s high-energy beat. The lyrics “I’m allowed...
Don Modus Kicks Off A New Era With Latest Single “East 2 West”
NY’s hottest new Hip Hop artist and songwriter, Don Modus, has created a sensation with his recent collaboration with San Diego rapper Iz Sosa. The track called, “East 2 West,” begins a fresh chapter in his career, flaunting his confidence and energy in both sound and style. With full throttle, he unleashes his talent, marking a defining moment in his music journey. Modus explains that “East 2 West” is a new era for him, “During all my past releases I feel like I was still figuring it out, you know finding my “look” finding my “sound,” etc. This new...Recent Posts
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