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Watch Phoenix’s lively new music video for ‘After Midnight’
Phoenix have shared the music video for ‘After Midnight’, which appears on their new album ‘Alpha Zulu’. READ MORE: Phoenix: “We’ve had fun breaking the rules throughout our career” The video for ‘After Midnight’ takes place predominantly from the perspective of a window in the backseat of a car, as the vehicle travels through cityscapes, busy streets and past various people. In the end though it’s revealed that the car has been stationary – maybe even the entire time – with a constantly changing backdrop and studio effects continuing the feeling of movement. Advertisement Watch it below. The band shared...
Father of Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter is releasing a compilation of his own music
Daniel Vangarde (born Daniel Bangalter) has announced a double compilation album of his music made between 1971 and 1984. READ MORE: The enduring influence of Daft Punk: “They gave off this attitude of not giving a fuck” Vangarde, who is the father of Daft Punk‘s Thomas Bangalter, was a prolific songwriter and producer throughout the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. ‘The Vaults Of Zagora Records Mastermind (1971-1984)’ marks the first time the musician has compiled all of his material into a single release. The double double vinyl LP, CD and digital release will drop on November 25 via Because Music. Advertisement...
Slowthai confirms third album is complete
Slowthai has confirmed via his social media that his third album is complete. READ MORE: Slowthai – “I want a day where everyone can be free of their stresses” The rapper, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, posted a photo on Twitter and Instagram that shows him pulling a face next to a mirror and a profile constructed out of hair. The accompanying caption reads: “album 3 done . ugly”. Slowthai released his second studio album ‘Tyron’ in February 2021. The album went to Number One in the UK charts, with the rapper dedicating the position to “anyone in a dark place”. Advertisement...
Dua Lipa on breaking into acting: “For me it’s baby steps”
Dua Lipa has spoken about her first foray into acting. READ MORE: Dua Lipa – “If somebody told me not to discuss issues I’m passionate about? I wouldn’t listen” The pop star plays an undisclosed role in Apple TV+‘s forthcoming spy thriller Argylle, which is slated for release next year, opposite Henry Cavill. Lipa has addressed her acting debut on a recent episode of her podcast Dua Lipa: At Your Service on iHeartMedia. Advertisement Speaking to Schitt’s Creek creator and star Dan Levy on the episode, Lipa reflected on shooting the film. “I had a really great time, and it...
Peter Hook & The Light announce new ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ dates for 2023
Peter Hook & The Light have announced additional dates for ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ in April 2023 – find the full list of dates and purchase tickets below. READ MORE: Joy Division’s ‘Unknown Pleasures’: How they made the unimpeachable proto-goth masterpiece Following ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ shows across the UK, Europe and North America throughout 2022, the band have now announced nine more UK dates, starting in Edinburgh on April 13 and wrapping in Somerset on April 29. Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 11 at 10am and can be purchased here. Advertisement The ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’...
Watch Metallica play concert honouring couple who gave them first record deal
Metallica have played a tribute concert for Jon “Jonny Z” Zazula and Marsha Zazul, the founders of Megaforce Records, which released the metal legends’ first two albums. READ MORE: Mad Cool Festival 2022 Day One – Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, Chvrches and Yungblud kick things off Husband and wife duo Jonny and Marsha died just over a year apart, in February 2022 and January 2021, respectively. Megaforce’s roster has included Anthrax, Testament, Overkill, Raven and more acts alongside Metallica. Last night’s (November 6) concert held at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida saw...
Noel Gallagher and Craig David to play London’s South Facing Festival 2023
Noel Gallagher and Craig David are the first two headliners for 2023’s South Facing Festival in London. READ MORE: 5 things you didn’t know about South Facing festival The festival is held at the capital’s Crystal Palace Bowl, and debuted in 2021 with a line-up including Supergrass, The Streets, Sleaford Mods and Max Richter. 2022’s program then saw London Grammar, Jungle, Richard Ashcroft and more head south of the river. Advertisement The first gig of the 2023 series to be announced will see Noel Gallagher and support act Johnny Marr play on July 28, before Craig David will be...
Snoop Dogg responds to claim he smokes equivalent of 75-100 blunts a day
Snoop Dogg has addressed the claim that he smokes around 75-100 blunts a day. Last month, the rapper’s personal blunt roller said in an interview that she’s rolled “over 450,000 joints” for Snoop since she’s been in the job. “I do about half a pound a day, which is 75 to 150 joints,” Renegade Piranha told The Kyle And Jackie O Show, adding that Snoop smokes roughly that amount per day. Advertisement The rapper has now taken to Instagram in response to the claims. Posting a video of a pile of blunts, he said: “Bitch said I smoke… bitch,...
The Lumineers announce ‘climate positive’ 2023 UK and European tour dates
The Lumineers are set to return to the UK next summer for a huge run of outdoor tour dates – see the list of shows below and buy tickets here. The folk band released new album ‘Brightside’ in January of this year, and will bring it across the pond in the summer of 2022. “We are so excited to return to Europe and the UK again and to reconnect with our amazing fans,” the band said in a statement. “We’ll see you out there!” Advertisement The tour, which is dubbed ‘climate positive’ and features a host of environmental measures,...Recent Posts
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