The Twilight Sad have shared a “lost” song called ‘Tell Me When We’re Having Fun’ on streaming services for the first time. The track was released today (October 23) and, according to a tweet from the band, stems from the ‘No One Can Ever Know’ era. Read more: The Twilight Sad talk how Robert Smith and “birth, death, illness, uncertainty and self-hatred” shaped their new album A fan asked the Scottish group on Twitter if the song featured on a tour CD from that time, noting that it “rings a bell”. “It was,” The Twilight Sad confirmed in a...
PVRIS have shared a brand new track, which sees the Massachusetts band team up with London singer-songwriter RAYE. Read More: PVRIS: “Sometimes you’ve got to have the power – and the courage – to walk away” The song is one of five new tracks included on the newly released deluxe version of PVRIS’ recent album ‘Use Me’. “‘Thank You’ is about expressing gratitude to those who may have done you dirt, turning the fuck ups/heartbreaks into lessons for growth and moving forward with power and strength,” said PVRIS’ Lynn Gunn about the new song. Advertisement The initial edition of...
Long-time listeners of Grandaddy won’t be surprised, but frontman Jason Lytle is not feeling overly optimistic right now. “We’re just going to fucking destroy everything,” he tells NME over the phone from LA, where he’s been sheltering in place since the start of the pandemic. “And end up going the way of the dinosaurs.” Humanity’s extinction wasn’t quite what he had in mind when he wrote the classic ‘The Sophtware Slump‘ 20 years ago, but he wasn’t far off. The album, which has been digitally remastered for a 20th Anniversary Collection boxset that will also include two LPs of...
By Caitlin Wolper Anna Lotterud played her last headlining show on March 6 in San Francisco — just a week before coronavirus shutdowns rocked the United States. Lotterud, who performs bouncy, upbeat electro-pop as Anna of the North, was wracked with indecision — she was working on music in Los Angeles and wasn’t sure if she should go home to Norway. For quite some time, flights were full and booked; she’s back home now, but spent a while stuck in California. The period of coronavirus-imposed uncertainty contributed to the dream-pop musician’s new EP, Believe. Out today (October 23), the...
The visual spell cast by Euphoria still has a hold over fans even a year after its HBO debut, inspiring a trend that took TikTok by storm just last summer. Fans shared makeup transformations that showcased their unique spins on the wild, couture-level glam concocted by makeup artist Donni Davy — Rue’s glittering teardrops; Jules’s dramatic eyelash spikes — in short clips set to a mashup of Labrinth’s “Still Don’t Know My Name” and Bea Miller’s lyrically numb breakout “Feel Something.” “Clearly, I can’t do my makeup at all,” Miller tells MTV News over Zoom, her hair pulled into...
Pearl Jam have marked the 30th anniversary of their first ever concert by releasing their legendary MTV Unplugged show on streaming services for the first time ever. While the vinyl reissue and CD release of the 1992 set was previously confirmed, fans can now listen to the show on Apple Music and Spotify. Recorded on March 16, 1992, the Unplugged session saw the Seattle titans sharing acoustic renditions of tracks from their debut album ‘Ten’ – as well as the track ‘State of Love’. Advertisement It’s the second unexpected treat for Pearl Jam fans this month, after the band...
IDLES have announced the list of support acts for their 2021 European tour. Girl Band and Porridge Radio are among the acts joining the Bristol punks on the summer run of dates, in support of recent third album ‘Ultra Mono’. READ MORE: IDLES: “Loads of people don’t fucking like us” The dates, which begin in Amsterdam in May, will also see Bambara and Witch Fever joining IDLES on select dates. Advertisement The news follows the band’s recent announcement of an all-female list of support acts for their UK tour next year. Jehnny Beth, Anna Calvi, Cate Le Bon, Big Joanie, Sinead O’Brien, Shopping and more...
The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include anything — it’s a snapshot of what’s on our minds and what sounds good. We’ll keep it fresh with the latest music, but expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, too. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business. Nilüfer...
Dua Lipa has rescheduled her upcoming UK and European tour for the second time due to coronavirus. The singer initially postponed the tour until January 2021, but has now announced that the shows will not go ahead until September next year. Tickets remain valid for the new dates. “It’s with a heavy heart I will be postponing my upcoming European tour to September and October 2021,” Lipa wrote on Twitter. It’s with a heavy heart I will be postponing my upcoming European tour to September and October 2021. We have continued to monitor this unprecedented and changing situation, and...
The Magic Gang have shared a surprise new single – listen to ‘Somebody Like You’ below. The new song follows the four-piece’s second album ‘Death Of The Party’, which came out at the end of August. READ MORE: The Magic Gang – ‘Death Of The Party’ review: indie’s chirpy chappies channel Northern Soul Speaking of the new track, the band said: “Even though the album just came out, we’ve been writing non-stop (there’s not much else to do) so we thought why sit on this song? Advertisement “It’s also the first song we’ve self-produced, we’ve been learning a bit...