A spokesperson for Facebook has clarified what an update to terms coming into effect in October mean for artists on the platform. The social networking site has previewed new terms and conditions that will be introduced on October 1, with music guidelines stating that users are not permitted to use videos to “create a listening experience”. Read more: The show must go online: inside the rise of virtual gigs during the coronavirus crisis “You may not use videos on our Products to create a music listening experience,” the guidelines read. “We want you to be able to enjoy videos...
Clairo will perform some brand new material on the Appleville charity livestream tonight (September 12). Read more: The Big Read – Clairo: “I don’t rely on anyone else” The virtual event will also feature appearances from the likes of 100 Gecs, Charli XCX, Kero Kero Bonito, and A.G. Cook. “I will be performing two NEW songs for Appleville tonight!” Clairo, who is currently working on the follow-up to her 2019 debut album ‘Immunity’, told her Twitter followers. (also) i will be performing two NEW songs for Appleville tonight ! tune in at 2PM LA/5PM NY/10PM UK – all proceeds...
Nirvana once played a five-a-side football match against a group of Chippendales strippers, a former rock promoter has shared. David McLean began his career by promoting gigs in Dundee, going on to travel the world with artists and manage Placebo. Read more: Nirvana: Their top 10 best covers He has since written and directed the film Schemers, based on his experiences in the music industry and booking Iron Maiden’s 1980 Dundee show. Ahead of the film’s release later this month (September 25), McLean shared anecdotes from throughout his career with the Guardian. Advertisement In one story, he recalled how, during...
Joan Jett performed a cover of T-Rex song ‘Jeepster’ on The Late Late Show With James Corden on Thursday night (September 10). Read more: Joan Jett: Rock icon talks narrating ‘Seven Decades Live’, Miley Cyrus, and Blondie collaboration Jett’s reworking of the 1971 single appears on the recently released tribute album ‘AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex’. The album also includes contributions from U2, Elton John, Nick Cave, Father John Misty and more. It was produced by the late Hal Willner, who died in April. Advertisement Previously, Peaches shared her version of ‘Solid Gold, Easy Action’, while Nick Cave covered...
The Flaming Lips have shared a new video – watch their visual for the Kacey Musgraves-featuring ‘God and the Policeman’ below. Read more: The Flaming Lips – ‘American Head’ review: indie-rock’s space invaders crash-land back on planet Earth The track is lifted from the band’s new album ‘American Head’, which was released yesterday (September 11). The new video was directed by the band’s frontman Wayne Coyne alongside Blake Studdard, and sees Coyne running through the night, before being apprehended by police and taken away in handcuffs. Advertisement Watch the new video for ‘God and the Policeman’ below: Ahead of...
It looks like Justin Bieber is going to be releasing some new music next week. Read more: Justin Bieber – ‘Changes’ review: a knackering, loved-up slog lacking substance The star launched a countdown yesterday (September 11), simply tweeting “ONE WEEK” before adding a link to a new website called jbsoon.com, which allows fans to pre-save an upcoming song via streaming services. ONE WEEK — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) September 11, 2020 https://t.co/7X0aFx0dIj — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) September 11, 2020 Advertisement While fans are speculating over whether the new music will be a one-off single or the first preview of an upcoming full...
Snoop Dogg has joined Dame D.O.L.L.A. on a new track that pays tribute to late basketball star Kobe Bryant. Read more: 24 posts that show Snoop Dogg living his best life online Bryant died earlier this year (January 26) after the helicopter he was travelling on crashed. Five people were confirmed dead, including Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant. Fresh off a first round exit from this year’s NBA playoffs, Portland Trailblazers player Damian Lillard (aka Dame D.O.L.L.A.) wasted no time in getting back into the recording booth to pay tribute to his basketball hero Bryant. Advertisement The track,...
London’s Ace Hotel Shoreditch, including its attached venue, Miranda, are to permanently close. Read more: Mark, My Words: the ‘new normal’ of corona-proof live music sounds like this reviewer’s dream “We’re heartbroken to announce that our longtime home on High Street will no longer continue as Ace Hotel London Shoreditch,” a post on the hotel’s website reads. “As our first hotel outside the US, it was built as an open satellite for the extraordinary energy ignited by the city itself. And we want to thank — with deepest gratitude and pride — all the ferocious champions of culture,...
Wade Allison, best known as the guitarist of Texas hardcore band Iron Age, has died. News of his death was confirmed by Brooklyn Vegan, however a cause of death has not yet revealed. The guitarist, who was also known for being a big influence on fellow Texas band Power Trip, had also been a member of the bands Mammoth Grinder and Eternal Champion. Advertisement “Rest In Peace to our brother Wade Allison of Iron Age,” Power Trip tweeted. “Thank you for your friendship, brilliant music, and endless inspiration.” Rest In Peace to our brother Wade Allison of Iron Age....
Rihanna has shared an update on her long-awaited new album, promising it will be “worth the wait”. Read more: 25 incredibly geeky facts about Rihanna The singer is currently working on the follow-up to her 2016 album ‘Anti’, labelled ‘R9’. Earlier this summer, Rihanna assured her fans that new music is on the way, revealing that she is “always working” on new material. Advertisement Speaking with New! Magazine in a new interview (via Contact Music), Rihanna gave another update on her progress with ‘R9’, saying: “I’m always working on new music. Just because I haven’t released an album in...
