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BTS share teaser video for their upcoming English song ‘Dynamite’
K-pop group BTS have shared a teaser trailer for their upcoming English song ‘Dynamite’, set for release on August 21. The 28-second clip shows the group dancing in front of a large “disco” sign, with a brief snippet of the song’s chorus audible. Watch it below: Advertisement The outfit, comprised of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, announced the single and forthcoming album during a broadcast on V Live on July 26, but did not share the track’s name until earlier this month. “We have prepared a new single for ARMY, set for August 21,” BTS said...
Musicians can now charge for live-streamed shows on Facebook
Musicians will now be able to charge punters for access to virtual gigs and livestreams on Facebook with the platform’s new paid online events function. The new functionality went live a few days ago, allowing businesses, creators, educators and media publishers to charge entry to their virtual events. Facebook pages looking to host paid online events must comply with Facebook’s monetisation policies to access the function, which is available in 20 countries including the UK, the US and Australia. Paid Online Events for Small Business Recovery https://t.co/4vOW5YGffC — Facebook Newsroom (@fbnewsroom) August 14, 2020 Advertisement Fidji Simo, Head of Facebook...
TSHA announces new EP, ‘Flowers’, releases first single
London-based producer TSHA has announced the forthcoming release of her EP, ‘Flowers’. To celebrate the new four-track EP, TSHA has released the first single, ‘Sister’. In a statement, the artist said she wrote the track during lockdown after learning she had an older half-sister from her estranged father. “We spoke on the phone and were texting each other in lockdown and we recently met for the first time. She’s lovely and we got on straight away, so I’m very happy to have a new member of my family as I’ve not had much of that in my life. The...
Watch Phoebe Bridgers perform ‘ICU’ and ‘Halloween’ at the L.A. Coliseum
Phoebe Bridgers recently performed ‘ICU’ and ‘Halloween’ live at the L.A. Coliseum, as part of Versus Creative’s new 50on50 series. Read More: Phoebe Bridgers: “I definitely feel a lot less apologetic than I did before” The performance marked the first episode of the series, which aims to showcase artists performing intimate sets to a small crowd in an iconic arena venue. Both videos were directed by Tone Corella and produced by Versus Creative. Watch them below: Advertisement In a statement to The Fader, co-producer of 50on50 Nate Auerbach said the goal of the series was to exhibit artists “who we...
Nick Cave quashes rumour of Kanye West collaboration: “No.”
Nick Cave was quick to shut down any rumours that the delayed release of Kanye West’s forthcoming album was due to a last-minute collaboration between the two artists. In a new post on his blog, The Red Hand Files, a Belgian fan by the name of Vassilis asked Cave, “Is it true that Kanye’s new album is delayed because you both took the last minute decision to include a track you have been working on together?” To which Cave replied succinctly: “Dear Vassilis, No. Love, Nick.” READ MORE: Nick Cave labels ‘cancel culture’ as “mercy’s antithesis” Advertisement The album...
METZ release new single and music video ‘Hail Taxi’
Toronto rock trio METZ have shared a new single, ‘Hail Taxi.’ The song is the second single from METZ’ upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Atlas Vending.’ The record is slated for an October 9 release through Sub Pop. Filmmaker and photographer A.F. Cortés directed the single’s accompanying visual. Watch it below: Advertisement In a press statement, the band explained that the song “is about looking back, coming to terms with who you were and who you’ve become.” With the music video, Cortés said he wanted to “tell a simple story that captures the song’s overarching theme.” “The idea of longing...
Dizzee Rascal announces seventh album ‘E3 AF’
Dizzee Rascal has announced his new album ‘E3 AF’, which is due to arrive in the autumn. Read More: Dizzee Rascal – the NME interview The London rapper last released a full-length record in 2017 with ‘Raskit‘, which NME hailed as a “brilliant return to grime” in a four-star review. Tonight (August 18), Dizzee took to his official Instagram account to post the artwork for his forthcoming seventh LP. “My new album E3 AF is out October 9th,” he wrote in the caption. Advertisement Fans will be able to pre-order the album from Thursday evening (August 20), while Dizzee...
Listen to Arlo Parks’ uplifting new single ‘Hurt’
Arlo Parks has shared a new song called ‘Hurt’ – you can listen to it below. Read More: Arlo Parks: “I feel like I’m 10 and 100 at once” The single premiered on BBC Radio 1 this evening (August 18) as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World, and follows on from the South-West London artist’s breakout track ‘Black Dog’. “‘Hurt’ surrounds the possibility of healing from pain and the temporary nature of suffering,” Parks said of her latest offering. “It is supposed to uplift and comfort those going through hard times.” Advertisement Assuring herself and the listener that these feelings will...
Cursive recruit mailman from ‘Cheers’ for video sharing support for USPS
Cursive frontman Tim Kasher has commissioned the mailman from Cheers to share a new message supporting the US Postal Service. The new video sees John Ratzenberger, who played Cliff Clavin on the iconic sitcom, to take on the character once again in support of the USPS. “An important message from none other than Cliff Clavin himself, asking us all to help keep USPS in business!! (thank you for your service, Mr. Ratzenberger),” Kasher tweeted. Advertisement “Why not translate the dollar amount you’re gonna pay for Aunt Tilly’s new hat and just buy her that amount of stamps — Easy...Recent Posts
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