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Serj Tankian discusses “high probability of genocide of Armenians” in new interview

Serj Tankian has discussed the “high probability of genocide of Armenians” in a new interview. Tankian’s comments come as shelling continues in the Republic of Artsakh, an ethnic Armenian region internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, this month, with observers warning that a genocide against Armenians in the region is imminent. Speaking about the situation to The FADER, Tankian wrote: “After the Nagorno-Karabakh War ended in 1994 a ceasefire was signed and the Armenians of Artsakh were able to establish a republic, a modern democracy with its own parliament. Azerbaijan has never forgiven the Armenians for winning the war....
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WizKid releases new album ‘Made in Lagos’ – listen

WizKid has released his new album ‘Made in Lagos’, following an initial delay out of respect for recent events taking place in Nigeria. READ MORE: WizKid – ‘Made In Lagos’ review: star quality and a sense of homecoming The album was originally scheduled for release on October 15, but the Lagos-born singer decided to delay the release while he joined a host of musicians, including Beyoncé and Burna Boy, in calling for an end to police brutality and Nigeria’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The 14-track album features contributions from Burna Boy himself, as well as Skepta, Ella Mai, H.E.R.,...
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Neil Young details 50th anniversary reissue of ‘After The Gold Rush’

Neil Young is set to celebrate 50 years of ‘After The Gold Rush’ with a special anniversary reissue of the classic album. Young’s third studio album celebrated half a century in the world last month (September 19). READ MORE: Neil Young – ‘The Times’ EP review: classic protest songs reworked to reflect the current chaos The new reissue will come out on CD on December 11 via Reprise, with a vinyl box set edition also set to be released at the later date of March 19, 2021. Advertisement Ahead of the new reissue, Young has shared a previously unreleased version...
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Soccer Mommy shares trippy video for ‘Crawling In My Skin’

Soccer Mommy has shared a trippy new video for ‘Crawling In My Skin’ – watch it below. The track appears on singer-songwriter Sophie Allison’s second album ‘Color Theory’, which came out back in February. READ MORE: Soccer Mommy: “I just want to feel like a Victorian vampire woman” Speaking of the hazy, psychedelic new video, Allison said: “I’m excited to put out this video for crawling in my skin right at the end of spooky season. I hope everyone enjoys this video and their Halloween!” Advertisement Watch the new video, directed by Adam Kolodny, below. Since the release of...
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Billie Eilish shares video urging Texans to vote in US election

Billie Eilish has released a new video in the build-up to the imminent US presidential election, specifically appealing to Texas residents to vote. READ MORE: Billie Eilish live in LA: teen superstar builds a brave new world (and has a message for the real one) The US state has typically been a Republican stronghold – though a higher than usual voter turnout has led to speculation that the key state could be closely contested. Although the election itself doesn’t take place until Tuesday next week (November 3), early voting continued up to October 30, which will determine whether Donald...
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The Avalanches share snippets of ‘We Will Always Love You’ test pressing

The Avalanches have shared several snippets of their forthcoming album ‘We Will Always Love You’, recorded from a test pressing. The enigmatic plunderphonics duo took to Twitter today (October 31) to announce that they had just heard the test pressing of the album for the first time. They then shared three, eight-second clips of previously unheard tracks from the album. “We just approved the test pressings they sound incredible. Avalanches records need to be heard on vinyl!” The Avalanches tweeted. Advertisement Listen to them below. pic.twitter.com/md9D3TLYcx — The Avalanches (@TheAvalanches) October 31, 2020 pic.twitter.com/oaOqnh2PhZ — The Avalanches (@TheAvalanches) October...
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Perfume Genius performs ‘Nothing At All’ and ‘Jason’ for ‘Kimmel Live!’

Perfume Genius has shared a unique performance direct from the Californian desert in an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. READ MORE: Perfume Genius: “I’ve been ‘Fuck you’ my whole life, but I’ve found a new way to do it” Mike Hadreas, best known by his stage name Perfume Genius, visited Joshua Tree, California with his band to perform ‘Nothing at All’ and ‘Jason’. Both tracks feature on the musician’s latest album, ‘Set My Heart On Fire Immediately’. The performance sees Hadreas and his band covered in dust and grime to match the desert surroundings, with a solitary stage amidst...
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Green Day side project The Network tease release of ‘Money Money 2020 Part II’

Green Day side project The Network are teasing the release of a new record called ‘Money Money 2020 Part II’. The punk band have always denied being behind The Network, who released their first and only album ‘Money Money 2020’ in 2003. Read more: The Big Read – Green Day: “We live our lives as if we have nothing” A mysterious video appeared on The Network’s Instagram account yesterday (October 29), featuring a creepy voiceover, skulls, lizards and more. “The insignificance of man can not be overstated,” the voice says. Advertisement “So in the year of ‘Money Money 2020’,...
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Listen to the first songs from Clairo’s new band Shelly

Clairo has shared the first two songs from her new band Shelly – scroll down the page listen to them below now. The new project features the solo artist, Phoebe Bridgers’ new signing Claud, and their friends Josh Mehling and Noa Frances Getzug. Read more: The Big Read – Clairo: “I don’t rely on anyone else” “My best friends and I made a band and put out an A/B side – ‘Steeeam’ and ‘Natural’,” Clairo wrote on Instagram. “We created everything during quarantine in LA, Chicago, Houston and Atlanta. Hope you check it & enjoy.” View this post on...
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AC/DC amp up excitement for new album ‘Power Up’ with devilish ‘Demon Fire’ trailer

AC/DC have shared a new trailer ahead of the release of their new album ‘Power Up’ next month. The band’s 17th studio album sees them reunite with frontman Brian Johnson, who temporarily left the line-up in 2016 due to hearing loss, and is their first release since the death of co-founder Malcolm Young. Read more: AC/DC on their explosive comeback record ‘Power Up’: “This album is for Malcolm” ‘Power Up’ will be released on November 13 and the legendary group have teased its arrival with a trailer featuring a clip of the song ‘Demon Fire’, which will appear on...
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