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Mariah Carey reveals tracklist for forthcoming rarities album
Mariah Carey has revealed the tracklist for her forthcoming rarities collection. In an Instagram post on September 10, Carey shared an image of the 15-track listing for CD 1 of ‘The Rarities’ with the caption, “THE RARITIES Revealed”. View this post on Instagram THE RARITIES Revealed ? Out October 2nd ? A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) on Sep 9, 2020 at 6:35am PDT Advertisement Among the songs included is a previously unreleased track from 1990 titled ‘Here We Go Around Again’. Also included are B-sides ‘Slipping Away’, ‘Everything Fades Away’ and more. Find the full tracklist for...
Watch The Flaming Lips perform ‘God and the Policeman’ on ‘Fallon’
The Flaming Lips have performed recent single ‘God and the Policeman’ (sans collaborator Kacey Musgraves) while appearing as musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. As they did when performing ‘Race for the Prize’ on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert back in June, each member performed from inside their own giant plastic bubble. Watch below: Advertisement ‘God and the Policeman’ is taken from the band’s 16th studio album ‘American Head’, which arrived earlier this week. Yesterday (September 12), the band shared a video for the track, directed by frontman Wayne Coyne alongside Blake Studdard. In a four-star...
Kanye West loses court case to get on Wisconsin ballot
Kanye West has lost a court case that could have allowed him to appear on the election ballot in Wisconsin. The rapper was previously ruled not to qualify to appear on the ballot in the state when he failed to meet the deadline to file his nomination papers. Read more: Kanye West’s first Presidential rally: the key pledges, from gun ownership to prescription drugs and abortion Now, a judge in the Brown County Circuit has upheld that decision, declaring that the state’s elections commission was right to keep West’s name off the ballot. “The unfortunate fact is this dispute...
Facebook clarify what October update means for artists on the platform
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 to perform two new songs on Appleville charity livestream tonight
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 five-a-side football against a group of Chippendales strippers
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...
Watch Joan Jett cover T-Rex’s ‘Jeepster’ on ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’
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 share video for Kacey Musgraves collaboration ‘God and the Policeman’
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...
Justin Bieber to release new music next week as ‘new era begins’
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...Recent Posts
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