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Listen to Thurston Moore’s roaring new song ‘Canteloupe’
Thurston Moore has shared a new song called ‘Canteloupe’ – listen to it below. Read more: Thurston Moore picks five underrated bands you should know about The former-Sonic Youth impresario’s latest single comes ahead of the release of his new album ‘By The Fire’, which is due out September 25 via his own Daydream Library Series label. The album is set to feature contributions from many of Moore’s frequent collaborators, including My Bloody Valentine‘s Deb Googe on bass and backing vocals, along with James Sedwards on guitar. Other contributors include Negativland’s Jon Leidecker, Jem Doulton and Moore’s former Sonic Youth...
Gavin Rossdale says he used to be disappointed that Bush didn’t have a bigger UK fanbase
Gavin Rossdale has said he used to be disappointed that Bush didn’t have as big a UK fanbase as their international one. In a new interview with The Guardian, Rossdale, who was born in London, answered a string of quick-fire questions ahead of the release of Bush’s eighth studio album, ‘The Kingdom’. Asked what his life’s biggest disappointment has been, the frontman replied: “Sometimes it was disappointing not to have the fan base at home in the UK that we had elsewhere.” Advertisement Despite originating from the UK, Bush were considerably less popular in their home country, especially in...
DJ Khaled confirms his next single will feature Drake
DJ Khaled has confirmed that the first single from his new album will feature Drake. Read more: Drake: every single album and mixtape ranked and rated Back in May, the We The Best head honcho revealed that the first single for his upcoming 12th studio album was finished a while ago. Sharing the news on Instagram alongside a video celebrating his ‘Father Of Ashad’ album earning platinum certification, Khaled wrote: “New Album in the works. First single BEEN done!” Advertisement The hitmaker also included key and owl emojis, with the words, “MORE CHUNE PON THEY HEAD TOP,” alluding to Drake’s...
Watch Andrew Bird and his family perform ‘Manifest’ on ‘Colbert’
Andrew Bird performed his 2019 single ‘Manifest’ on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert yesterday (July 3) – watch it below. Appearing on a virtual edition of the late night talk show, Bird recruited his family for the performance. “Got the Bird Family Band together,” he wrote on Twitter. “Manifest” features on Bird’s 2019 studio album, ‘My Finest Work Yet’, which also includes the singles ‘Bloodless’ and ‘Sisyphus’ Advertisement Watch Bird and his family perform ‘Manifest’ below: Last week, Bright Eyes gave their first performance in nine years on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The last time the band played together was at...
Axl Rose calls US Surgeon General a “piece of shit” and urges him to resign
Axl Rose has called US Surgeon General Jerome Adams a “coward” and a “piece of shit” after comments he made about Fourth of July celebrations. Read more: Guns N’ Roses – Rank the albums Yesterday (July 3), Adams appeared on NBC’s Today to talk about the Independence Day celebrations that are due to take place in Mount Rushmore and Washington D.C. later today (July 4). Neither event will make masks mandatory. Adams was asked if he would “advise someone to go to a large gathering, yes or no.” He responded: “It’s not a yes or no. Every single person has to make...
Lady Gaga shows off personalised ‘Chromatica’ face mask: “Be yourself, but wear a mask!”
Lady Gaga has shown off a personalised face mask based around her recent album ‘Chromatica’. In a new Instagram post, the star also encourages fans to wear masks while outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more: Lady Gaga – ‘Chromatica’ review: pure pop celebration from an icon in a world of her own Showing off a picture of her wearing the studded mask with “Chromatica” written on it, Gaga wrote: “Be yourself, but wear a mask! I believe in being kind to yourself, the community, and the planet. Advertisement “I challenge my awesome friends to show off their mask,” she...
Watch Stefflon Don and more play virtual Wireless Festival
The virtual Wireless Connect festival, a replacement for London’s cancelled Wireless Festival, is being held online this weekend. Last night (July 3) featured performances from Stefflon Don, Saweetie and more – watch footage of the performances below. Read more: Mark, My Words: lockdown live-streams might be the future of music, after all Wireless Connect is being hosted online this weekend (July 3-5) as part of Wireless’ new partnership with MelodyVR, and comes after Wireless 2020, set to be held in London’s Finsbury Park, was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Advertisement Stefflon Don is among a number of acts...
Police injured after breaking up illegal music event in London
Seven police officers were injured in London last night after breaking up an illegal music event. Read more: NME Investigates — the rise of illegal raves Police were called to White City in West London yesterday evening (July 3) following reports that a large number of people gathered for an unlicensed music event. A number of items were reportedly thrown at police when they attempted to approach the group, before they were forced to retreat, according to The Guardian. Advertisement Specially trained public disorder officers were later deployed to the scene before they too were met with further violence,...
Liam Gallagher calls out government on lack of support for grassroots venues
Liam Gallagher has criticised the UK government for its lack of support for grassroots music venues during the coronavirus pandemic. It comes after the #LetTheMusicPlay initiative was launched this week, asking the government for a £50 million cash injection to ensure venues are able to survive while traditional live music isn’t able to be held. Read more: Primal Scream’s Simone Marie Butler on the #LetTheMusicPlay campaign: “We need you all to come together” Taking to Twitter, Gallagher shared an image being widely circulated this week, stating that the UK government bailed the Wetherspoons pub chain out with a grant...Recent Posts
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