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Kid Cudi’s Coachella set ends early after breaking his foot

Kid Cudi‘s set at Coachella 2024 came to an abrupt end on Sunday after the rapper broke his foot during the performance. READ MORE: Coachella 2024: surprises, technical difficulties and a distinct lack of vibes Kid Cudi made his return to the California festival for the first time since 2019, performing a set at the Sahara Tent that was announced as a last-minute addition to Coahcella last week. During the set, Kid Cudi jumped off the stage to get closer to his fans at the barricades, but broke his foot in the process during ‘Memories’. He was carried out of...
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Rednex’s ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ smashes Youtube record

Rednex’s song ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ has inspired a viral event that has seen the band smash a YouTube record. The band took to YouTube to announce that their music has received 3billion views in 26 days, thanks to a meme that reworks their hit. A sound called ‘Gedagedigedagedago’, which is a garbled version of the first lyric from ‘Cotton Eye Joe’, has spread across the social media platform with videos that have garnered millions of views using it. Danish singer Razi Irawani kicked off the trend in 2023, where his video went viral on TikTok. However, the song went...
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Wire Club in Leeds announces closure

Leeds club Wire has announced that it is to permanently close its doors in June. The long-running venue, which includes a 300-capacity live music space in the basement, is just the latest casualty of a grassroots live music industry that is under increasing pressure. Confirming the news on Instagram, Wire wrote: “It is with great sadness that we are announcing the permanent closure of Wire on Sunday 2 June 2024.” Advertisement “Since re-opening after the pandemic the UK nightlife industry has been under immense pressure which we have not been immune to,” they continued. “The cost-of-living crisis & changing...
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Emma Stone credited on Taylor Swift’s ‘Florida!!!’ from ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Emma Stone has been credited for contributing “oddities” to Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’. Swift dropped the album yesterday (April 19), before later revealing that it is in fact a double album, sharing 15 additional tracks. She has also released the official video for the single ’Fortnight’, which features Post Malone. The track ’Florida!!!’ on the album includes a feature from Florence Welch, but the official credits also list Stone as having added “oddities” to the track. No further information has been provided about exactly what the double Oscar winner added to the final song. Listen to the...
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Brian Eno talks remixing David Bowie on “powerful” new release ‘Get Real’ to combat climate change

Brian Eno has spoken about his “powerful” David Bowie collaboration ‘Get Real’ which he is now reworking as part of a new climate change album project. The record, titled ‘Sounds Right’, has been developed by Eno in conjunction with the Museum for the United Nations, in the lead-up to Earth Day on April 22. Aurora and London Grammar are among the other artists enlisted as part of the project. ‘Sounds Right’ also sees Mother Nature becoming recognised as an official artist, with her own profile on major streaming platforms, with tracks posted that include sounds from the natural world,...
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Watch Creed reunite for first show in 12 years

Creed reunited and played their first show in 12 years as part of the “Summer of 99” cruise last night (April 18). The band – comprised of Scott Stapp, Brian Marshall, Scott Phillips, Mark Tremonti and touring guitarist Eric Friedman – performed a 16-track setlist for the attendees. They opened with their 1999 track ‘Are You Ready?’ and followed that with fan favourites such as ‘Torn’, ‘My Own Prison’, ‘Weathered’ and ‘Faceless Man’. To end the set, Creed performed their hits ‘With Arms Wide Open’ and ‘Higher’. Stapp took a moment to lead the crowd into a rendition of...
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ASTRO’s JinJin drops ‘Fly’, featuring vocals from late bandmate Moonbin

ASTRO’s JinJin has unveiled a new song titled ‘Fly’, featuring vocals from late bandmate Moonbin. ASTRO’s JinJin released ‘Fly’ on April 19, which is the anniversary of Moonbin’s death. The song features rap verses by JinJin, pared by a chorus that features vocals from Moonbin. The track dropped alongside a music video that follows JinJin as he walks along a shore, holding a bouquet of daffodils as a tribute to his late bandmate. “I shine myself under a new light / To the place where the dream is engraved / Fly away, just fly away / Fly higher,” Moonbin sings...
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Allman Brothers co-founder and guitarist Dickey Betts dies, age 80

Dickey Betts, the guitarist and co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band, has died at the age of 80. The news was confirmed by his manager, who told Rolling Stone that the musician had passed away today (April 18) from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. “The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch was at his home in Osprey, Florida, surrounded by his family,” read an official statement. “Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt worldwide. At this difficult time, the family asks for prayers and respect for their privacy in the coming days. More...
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Soojin to make her comeback with new solo music in May

South Korean singer Soojin will make her comeback this May with new solo music. This is according to a new report by South Korean news agency Korea JoongAng Daily, which cites a press release by Soojin’s label BRD Entertainment. The release will reportedly “showcase a different side of Soojin while maintaining her unique allure”. The singer’s official X (former Twitter) account has also since re-posted an article by news outlet DongA, confirming that the singer will be releasing new music this May. 수진, ‘아가씨’ 이후 5월 컴백 확정 🔗 https://t.co/hu7vUUrrpg#수진 #SOOJIN — SOOJIN OFFICIAL (@BRD_SOOJIN) April 18, 2024 Advertisement Soojin’s...
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Dozens more artists join Great Escape 2024 boycott, as half the line-up demands festival drop Barclays sponsor in solidarity with Palestine

Dozens more artists have joined a boycott of this year’s Great Escape festival, with over half the line-up demanding the festival drop their sponsorship with Barclays in solidarity with Palestine. The Brighton-based festival is sponsored by the bank, which has been a source of controversy amid the current events in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel. The issue was first highlighted by a petition started by the promoter How to Catch a Pig and the band The Menstrual Cramps, and has since been signed by artists including Kneecap, Lambrini Girls, Alfie...
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