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Ho99o9 announce details of 2022 UK and European tour
Ho99o9 have announced UK and European tour dates for the end of 2022 – see the full list of dates below and get your tickets here. The pair released their new Travis Barker-produced album ‘SKIN’, which also features Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor, in March. This November, they will hit the road in the UK and Europe for an extensive tour that begins in Manchester at the Club Academy, takes in more UK gigs in London, Nottingham, Leeds and Bristol, before wrapping up in Amsterdam on November 27 after a host of dates on the continent. Advertisement See the full list of...
Elton John has given Rina Sawayama some “great advice” on upcoming new music
Rina Sawayama has revealed that Elton John has offered her some “great advice” regarding some as-yet-unreleased music. The British-Japanese artist, who released her second album ‘Hold The Girl’ today (September 16), collaborated with the legendary musician on a reworking of her song ‘Chosen Family’ last year. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Rina Sawayama: “I want to make live moments and memories that last forever” It came after the pair struck up a friendship, with John having praised Sawayama’s debut studio record on his Rocket Hour radio show in 2020. He’s since been avid fan and supporter of...
The back covers of Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ LPs make a clockface
Taylor Swift has revealed that the back covers for different vinyl versions of her new album ‘Midnights’ come together to make a clockface. The singer’s 10th studio album is set to land on October 21, and was announced during a surprise appearance from the singer at the MTV VMAs last month. READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’ short film highlights the emotional power of her storytelling Since then, Swift has been detailing a host of different editions of the LP version of the album. First came the ‘Jade Green’, ‘Blood Moon’ and ‘Mahogany’ editions of ‘Midnights’, all of which...
Listen to Marcus Mumford and Phoebe Bridgers’ new collaboration, ‘Stonecatcher’
Marcus Mumford has teamed up with Phoebe Bridgers on a new track called ‘Stonecatcher’ – you can listen to it below. The song appears on the Mumford & Sons frontman’s debut solo album ‘(self-titled)’, which came out today (September 16) via Island. READ MORE: Marcus Mumford on solo album ‘(self-titled)’: “I’ve never felt so fulfilled around a project” Bridgers provided backing vocals on the delicate, stripped-back number. “Oh, my God, we’re here again/ It all slows down to lines in the sand,” the pair sing together in the understated chorus. Advertisement During a recent interview with NME, Mumford explained that...
Bellowhead’s Paul Sartin has died aged 51
Bellowhead violinist and oboeist has died unexpectedly this week, aged 51. The news was confirmed in a statement from Sartin’s siblings Angela, James, Will and Joe, with the band also paying tribute. “The whole band are totally devastated to have to let you all know about the passing of our beloved Paul Sartin,” Bellowhead wrote on Twitter. “We were so privileged to share a stage with this masterful musician and good, good friend. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to his mother and the boys he was so proud of.” The statement from Sartin’s family, posted on Thursday (September 15),...
Dylan announces debut mixtape and shares new single ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’
Dylan has announced her debut mixtape, ‘The Greatest Thing I’ll Never Learn’ – listen to new single ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ below. The Suffolk-born singer-songwriter is due to release the eight-track collection on October 28 via Island – you can pre-order/pre-save it here. READ MORE: Dylan live in New York: pop of this calibre deserves to be heard in arenas “‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ is one of my favourite tracks on the mixtape because it’s a perfect representation of who I am as a person – straight to the point, honest and entirely chaotic,” Dylan explained of her latest offering. Advertisement...
Foo Fighters announce new greatest hits album ‘The Essential Foo Fighters’
Foo Fighters have announced details of a new ‘best of’ compilation – ‘The Essential Foo Fighters’ will come out next month. READ MORE: Inside the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: “A gigantic fucking night for a gigantic fucking person” The new album is due for release on October 28 via Sony Music, and follows their ‘Greatest Hits’ album from 2009. Available on CD and double vinyl, the album features 19 tracks on CD, with two extra songs (‘Breakout’ and ‘Waiting On A War’) on the LP. The career-spanning collection features the biggest songs from the band’s career, including two versions of...
DPR to postpone Texas shows after DPR IAN and DPR LIVE test positive for COVID-19
South Korean music and media collective DPR (Dream Perfect Regime) have announced that they are postponing the Texas leg of their forthcoming 2022 Regime Tour. READ MORE: DPR IAN: “I’ve always been one to feed from chaos, which makes my art so dark, but beautiful” On September 14, concert organiser Kohai published a statement announcing DPR’s forthcoming show in Austin, initially scheduled for September 15, will not be pushing through after DPR IAN and DPR LIVE tested positive for COVID-19. The two members reported experiencing symptoms following a show in Hollywood, Florida. At the time, Kohai announced that ticket...
Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung and Yoon Park to star in MBC’s upcoming K-drama
MBC has announced the main cast for its upcoming K-drama, Please Send a Fan Letter (literal title). READ MORE: Choi Yoo-jung makes solo debut with ‘Sunflower’: “I feel a lot of pressure… but also anticipation and excitement” On September 15, MBC announced that Girls’ Generation member Sooyoung and Forecasting Love and Weather’s Yoon Park are set to star as the leads for Please Send a Fan Letter, a romantic comedy that follows a father who wants to preserve his daughter’s innocence by sending fake replies to her fan mail. According to a report by Osen, Sooyoung will be playing...Recent Posts
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