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Lady Bird share new EP ‘Brainwash Machine Setting’
Lady Bird have released their new EP ‘Brainwash Machine Setting’ – listen to it below. Read more: The NME 100: Essential new artists for 2020 The four-track project comes a day after the Tunnbridge Wells trio released ‘Nice DLC’, a tribute to a friend of theirs called Emmet Gillah. “With lines such as ‘We count the numbers on both hands’ the song also considers the theme of suicide more generally, placing our friend’s passion in the context of the wider struggle of youth and mental health,” Lady Bird explained. Advertisement Speaking on their new EP, the band...
Watch the video for Grandson’s explosive new song ‘Identity’
Grandson has released an explosive new single called ‘Identity’ – listen to it below. Read more: Grandson: “We’re seeing the last echoes of a dying breed, trying to reign in the limitless potential of young people” The video accompanying the new song sees the socially-aware rocker struggling with his identity as he sits in a classroom among a group of mannequins while a teacher writes things like, “I’m the system at large,” and, “Today is the day,” on a chalk board. Speaking about the new song, Grandson said: “‘Identity’ is the first step down a dark rabbit hole from...
Watch Common dedicate heartfelt poem to Breonna Taylor at Kentucky rally
Common joined protesters at a Kentucky rally this week to demand justice for Breonna Taylor. Read more: Common: “I needed to unlearn some of the things I thought I had to be as a black person” Taylor, an ER technician, was shot eight times by Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officers on March 13 after they entered her home with a no-knock warrant, which allowed the police to enter without warning or without identifying themselves as law enforcement. The rally, which was organised by Until freedom and Taylor’s family, took place on Thursday (June 25) at the State Capitol Building...
Anthrax launch new Dimebag Darrell-inspired whiskey
Anthrax have announced the release of their own whiskey, inspired by late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell. The Healer, a limited edition bourbon, is named after Dimebag’s nickname for the drink. “The first time I heard Dimebag refer to booze being a healer was when we were on tour together and I was really sick,” Anthrax’s Charlie Benante explained. Advertisement “He came onto our bus, opened my bunk curtain, gave me a shot of whiskey and said, ‘Booze is the healer.’” “The Healer,” Anthrax's brand new, high-end, limited edition bourbon, Solera-aged in a King’s Barrel, and produced by Hillrock Estate...
PJ Harvey’s ‘Rid Of Me’ is coming to vinyl for first time in 27 years
PJ Harvey has revealed that the next instalment of her year-long vinyl reissue campaign will be her 1993 album ‘Rid Of Me’. Read more: PJ Harvey — The evolution of an icon The celebrated artist’s discography is the subject of a comprehensive reissue campaign by UMC/Island and Beggars, who are aiming to “celebrate every aspect of Harvey’s recording career and afford a comprehensive and exciting look at the evolution of one of the most singular and extraordinary artists of modern times.” Harvey’s second album ‘Rid Of Me’ will be the next album in her discography to be reissued on...
The Snuts share retro TV inspired new video for ‘Elephants’
Rising Scottish band The Snuts have released a video for new single ‘Elephants’ – watch it first on NME below. Read more: The Snuts: “We want to get the same reaction as Primal Scream” Directed by award-winning filmmaker Aella Jordan-Edge, the video transports fans back to the 1960s with a retro TV show vibe. “We’ve packed as much madness in as we possibly could,” frontman Jack Cochrane said of the video. Speaking on the track, he added: “‘Elephants’ is another twist on our ever growing diverse catalogue. The song in whole features a change in lyrical style leaning more towards referencing. The main theme...
Listen to Mike Shinoda’s mix of Renforshort’s ‘I Drive Me Mad’
Renforshort has shared the Mike Shinoda mix of her power-pop anthem ‘I Drive Me Mad’ – listen to it below. Read more: One year on: Mike Shinoda on the healing process and album ‘Post Traumatic’ The 18-year-old singer-songwriter released the original version of the track back in March. It featured on her debut EP ‘Teenage Angst’. Now, a new version mixed by the Linkin Park musician has been made available. The new collaboration came about after Shinoda heard the track on a playlist, and it immediately stuck out to him. Advertisement “The dynamics of the song – the production,...
Suede reschedule ‘Coming Up’ anniversary tour dates to 2021
Suede have rescheduled their planned anniversary tour for 1996 album ‘Coming Up’ due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more: Coronavirus: every cancelled gig, festival and tour – and how to get your ticket refund Coming off the back of the success of their acclaimed 2018 album ‘The Blue Hour’, Suede were meant to be hitting the road this coming Autumn to celebrate 25 years of their seminal third album. The Mercury Music Prize nominated LP contained five Top 10 singles with ‘Trash’, ‘Beautiful Ones’, ‘Saturday Night’, ‘Lazy’ and ‘Filmstar’. It remains one of their most beloved and commercially successful...
Watch The White Stripes’ unearthed TV debut from 2000
The White Stripes have shared some rare footage from their television debut – you can watch it below. Read More: The White Stripes – their career in NME covers As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations for their second album, ‘De Stijl’, the band – made up of Meg White and Jack White – posted the rare footage from their TV debut on their YouTube channel earlier this week (June 24). An accompanying statement with the video reads: “In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of De Stijl, watch The White Stripes (Jack White & Meg White) perform ‘Apple Blossom’...Recent Posts
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