Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has announced details of his debut solo album ‘Radio Songs’ and shared new single ‘Devil’s Island’. READ MORE: Dave Rowntree tells us about debut solo single ‘London Bridge’ – and what’s next for Blur The record, which is released via Cooking Vinyl on January 23, 2023, was produced by Leo Abrahams, who has previously worked with Wild Beasts, Brian Eno, Ghostpoet. “The idea of Radio Songs is me spinning through the dial,” he said. “It sounds like you’ve got a radio tuned to some static and you spin the dial, and the song pops out of it. And then...
A plaque has been unveiled in Birmingham to honour Tony de Vit, the late “Godfather of hard house”. The pioneering Kidderminster-born DJ and producer, who passed away in 1998 aged 40, has become the first DJ to ever receive the honour, which is commissioned by the Birmingham Civic Society to recognise individuals who “achieved greatness” and “made what it is today”. The plaque was unveiled this weekend (September 24) during the city’s Pride celebrations and sits at the Custard Factory venue in Digbeth, the site of the recording studios where he produced countless songs in the 1990s. Advertisement...
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo has revealed the song he believes is the best to introduce to prospective new fans of the metal icons. Across a 40-year career and 10 studio albums, the band have shared hundreds of songs, and Trujillo picked a somewhat off-the-wall choice for what he believes is the best one to play to listeners you hope to convert. “For me that’s pretty easy,” Trujillo told Revolver when being asked the question as part of the publication’s ‘Point Of Entry’ series, which asks bands which song of theirs they would use to introduce the band to a...
John Hartman, drummer and co-founder of The Doobie Brothers, has died aged 72. Hartman’s death was confirmed last Thursday (September 22) according to a post by the band. “Today we are thinking of John Hartman, or Little John to us. John was a wild spirit, great drummer, and showman during his time in the Doobies. He was also a close friend for many years and an intricate part of the band personality! We send our condolences to all his loved ones at this difficult time. Rest in peace John” they wrote. Advertisement No cause of death has yet been...
Beck has shared a new cover of Neil Young‘s ‘Old Man’ – check out the version below. The new version of the 1972 track was teased on Sunday night (September 25) in an NBC Sports advert during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL game. Following the teaser, the full version has now been shared on streaming services, which you can listen to below. Advertisement The latest in a number of takes on Neil Young songs, Beck’s solo version of ‘Old Man’ brings a haunting quality to the ‘Harvest’ track. Back in 2018, Beck teamed up with...
Alex Turner serenaded a couple during their first dance at their wedding this weekend, alongside a star-studded band. The Arctic Monkeys frontman led a band including Queens Of The Stone Age and Mini Mansions’ Michael Shuman, Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa, and former Wires On Fire frontman Evan Weiss. READ MORE: Arctic Monkeys live in Brooklyn: their next era has truly begun The wedding was that of Zach Dawes, bassist for Mini Mansions and The Last Shadow Puppets, and his partner Molly. In videos posted on social media, Turner and the band can be seen performing from a stage as the couple...
Established London-based British songwriter and producer Ronny Shome is shooting a fresh new track on the airwaves titled “Change.” He follows-up to his latest drops; the singles “Breakthrough,” “Summer Dreams,” “You’re The One,” “Get Up,” and “Want You To Know.” From pop to electronic dance music, Ronny Shome’s music transcends genres and stereotypes, as he fearlessly taps into whichever musical style fits the intuitions he has in a specific creative moment. Shome learned to master playing the piano at eight years old, and he’s always been grateful for his parents suggesting he learnt an instrument as child. Until this...
Suede have already started working on a “much more experimental” new album, the band have revealed in a new interview. The band released their latest album ‘Autofiction’ last week (September 23), their ninth record in their career so far. READ MORE: Suede: “I’d love to think that our most daring work is ahead of us” Speaking to NME for the latest In Conversation video, Suede revealed they had already begun working on the follow-up. Asked if their latest record marks the start of a new era for the band, frontman Brett Anderson said: “I don’t know. The next record that...
Phoenix have discussed the “synchronicity” they feel with Vampire Weekend, whose frontman Ezra Koenig features on their new single ‘Tonight’. READ MORE: Phoenix: “We’ve had fun breaking the rules throughout our career” Speaking to NME for last week’s Big Read cover story, the band discussed the making of their upcoming new album ‘Alpha Zulu’, which was recorded at Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs in the Palais du Louvre. They also spoke of their kinship with Vampire Weekend, and how the collaboration with Koenig came about. On ‘Tonight’ being a duet, guitarist Laurent Brancowitz said that he was initially hesitant of the format. Advertisement...
We Are Scientists have announced details of new album ‘Lobes’ and a new UK and European tour – find all the details below and buy tickets here. The duo’s eighth studio album and follow-up to last year’s ‘Huffy’ LP, will come out on January 20, 2023. A first single from the album, ‘Operation Error’, was released last week. READ MORE: We Are Scientists look back on ‘With Love & Squalor’: “It’s been a rollercoaster ride, in that we’ve been throwing up a lot” Discussing the new album, frontman Keith Murray said: “Lobes is the name of a cereal of black...
