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hachajah’s Debut EP: A Fusion of Sri Lankan Rhythms and Contemporary Pop
Boston-based a cappella artist hachajah has made a striking debut with his EP No Place Like. Released on August 9, 2024, the EP features three tracks that blend traditional Sri Lankan influences with modern pop. Opening with the electrifying “Closer,” hachajah explores youthful desire with a fresh sound, while “Colombo Sky” offers a nostalgic tribute to his hometown, showcasing a seamless fusion of cultural and contemporary elements. The EP’s final track, “Mother,” is a heartfelt ode to maternal love, aiming to connect with listeners on a universal level. The music video for “Colombo Sky” further enhances the track’s narrative...
Marty Friedman was turned away from KISS audition for being “too short”
Marty Friedman has revealed that he was once turned away from a KISS audition for being “too short” – see what the former Megadeth guitarist had to say below. READ MORE: At home with Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten: “Our personality is bigger than the sound that we make” Friedman, best known for serving as Megadeth’s lead guitarist between 1990 and 2000, recently spoke to Sam Ash Music for an interview, where he revealed he once had to opportunity to audition for KISS, but wasn’t able to able to make the cut. Friedman recalled when asked if there was any KISS...
Entertainment world reacts to death of former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson: “A true gentleman of the game”
Figures in the entertainment world – such as David Beckham, Sir Keir Starmer and Wayne Rooney – have paid tribute to former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, who has died aged 76. Eriksson, who previously also managed Manchester City and Leicester City, passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. “Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away,” his family said in a statement via Sky News. “After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family. “The closest mourners are daughter Lina; son Johan with wife Amana and granddaughter Sky; father Sven; girlfriend Yanisette with son Alcides; brother Lars-Erik with...
Noel Gallagher opens up about Oasis’ early ‘Definitely Maybe’ recordings for 30th anniversary reissue
Noel Gallagher has opened up about Oasis‘ previously unheard early recordings from their ‘Definitely Maybe’ sessions – find out more below. READ MORE: The Masterlist – every song Oasis ever recorded ranked in order of greatness The band – who are currently teasing something, which fans believe will be a reunion tour announcement – will release the early recordings as part of the ‘Definitely Maybe’ 30th anniversary reissue this Friday August 30. The recordings – which went missing 30 years ago – come from Oasis’ first-ever studio session as a signed band. They had recorded eight songs at the Monnow...
Pendulum perform ‘Tarantula’ for “the last time” at Reading & Leeds 2024
Pendulum have performed their hit song ‘Tarantula’ for the last time at this year’s Reading & Leeds festival. The rave-rock icons broke out the track at Reading seemingly for the last time during the third and final day of the festival, when they took to the main stage this afternoon (Sunday August 25). After opening with new track ‘Napalm’, which they shared earlier this week featuring Joey Valance and Brae, the band ripped through classics and fan favourites ‘Propane Nightmares’, ‘Come Alive’, ‘Nothing For Free’ and more, before introducing the track as the penultimate song of the set. “This...
Reading 2024: Here’s what went down at Fred again..’s headline set
Fred again.. headlined Reading Festival tonight (August 24). Check out his full setlist, and a re-cap of his performance below. READ MORE: Reading & Leeds 2024 liveblog: all the action as it happens The producer, real name Fred Gibson, was the final act to play on the main stage tonight, following Lana Del Rey’s set. He’ll play Leeds tomorrow (August 25) at 9:35pm. Fred again.. began his set, while hovering over the crowd on a B-stage, playing ‘Turn On the Lights again..’, his 2022 track with Swedish House Mafia and Future. He then ran to the main stage to play...
Teddy Swims tells us about the life-changing ‘Lose Control’ and “healed” new music at Reading Festival 2024
Each year at Reading, there’s at least one act that draws a crowd far beyond the capacity of the stage they’ve been assigned. Friday’s (August 23) Teddy Swims’ performance becomes the first of this year’s festival, a mammoth crowd turning up to the BBC Radio 1 Stage to catch the Atlanta singer-songwriter with thatNM booming, golden voice. Shortly after finishing his set, Swims invites NME into his dressing room, handing out shots of Don Julio and sharing his excitement to catch some of Blink-182’s headlining set later. “I’m freaking out, man,” he grins. “I’m having a blast, I’m having...
Instagram adds new MySpace-esque music feature
Instagram is adding a new music feature where you can show off your taste on your profile, reminiscent of 2000s MySpace. In what feels like a blast from the past – where you’d be able to hear your friend’s favourite song playing every time you went on their MySpace profile – Instagram is making music a more central feature. “Now you can brag about your music taste by adding a song to your profile,” Instagram writes on a social media announcement. Now you can brag about your music taste by adding a song to your profile 😎♬ pic.twitter.com/dSJuwlzh9b —...
Alex James wants Blur to stick around for a ‘very long time’
Blur bassist Alex James said he hopes the band will keep going for “a very long time” in a recent interview. The bassist of the Britpop group, who is releasing the memoir Over The Rainbow: Tales Of An Unexpected Year later this year, has said he is eager to continue collaborating with his bandmates. When asked about the band’s future, James shared with The Sun newspaper: “Last year was truly magical. I hope we can keep doing it and keeping it special for as long as we live. And I hope that’s a very long time.” The Britpop band...Recent Posts
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