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Watch Kendrick Lamar’s new video for ‘Rich Spirit’
Kendrick Lamar has shared the third visual accompaniment to ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, linking up with director Calmatic to mint a music video for ‘Rich Spirit’. READ MORE: Inside Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Big Steppers Tour’ Amazon livestream: “He is a global superstar” Following the videos for ‘N95’ and ‘We Cry Together’ – which arrived back in May and September, respectively – the new drop is another intimate affair, starring Lamar unaccompanied as he vibes out to ‘Rich Spirit’ in a range of eye-catching outfits. Have a look at the clip below: Advertisement The release comes a day...
Weyes Blood retells the myth of Narcissus on new single ‘God Turn Me Into A Flower’
Weyes Blood has released a new single, ‘God Turn Me Into A Flower’. The song is the final single to be taken from her forthcoming album ‘And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow’. which is out this Friday (November 18). It reworks the Greek myth of Narcissus, a hunter who becomes obsessed with his own reflection, attempting to draw modern meanings out of it that ring true in the digital age. READ MORE: Weyes Blood: inside one of the year’s most breathtaking records (nme.com) “I’d been trying to figure out what exactly was the crux of why everything felt so selfish...
Fucked Up confront gentrification on new single ‘Found’
Fucked Up have shared the second single, ‘Found’, from their upcoming album ‘One Day’. The opening track from the Canadians hardcore band’s sixth album was inspired by guitarist Mike Haliechuk’s experiences living on one of the oldest streets in North America and the troubling consequences of gentrification. “I used to live on Davenport Road, which is one of the oldest streets in North America, and has been a First Nations trail for thousands of years, running along the north shore of Lake Iroquois, which receded after the last ice age,” said Haliechuk. Advertisement “Just to the east was Taddle...
Akon thinks “genius” Kanye’s behaviour is all to take votes from Donald Trump
Akon has addressed the recent controversy around Kanye West, stating that he believes the rapper’s actions are part of his plans to become the next US president. READ MORE: With his “White Lives Matter” stunt, has Kanye West finally hit the point of no return? West has faced a wave of backlash over the past month after posting a series of antisemitic remarks online, including one where he said he didn’t believe in the term antisemitism. He was subsequently suspended from Twitter and Instagram and several companies ended their association with him – including Adidas, who officially terminated their Yeezy partnership....
Manchester’s Night & Day announces fundraiser gig to save venue from closure
Manchester’s Night & Day have announced a fundraiser gig in an attempt to keep the venue’s doors open. Last month it emerged Night & Day is facing a court case over a noise complaint that could see its potential closure. In a bid to raise awareness of the case, the venue is now partnering up with promoter and label Sour Grapes Records to put on an event titled ‘Decades of Decibels’ on November 26. The gig will also mark the venue’s 31st birthday this month. Advertisement As well as including performances from local acts such as Lounge Society, Soup!,...
Corey Taylor responds to Clown’s suggestion that Slipknot could stop making albums
Corey Taylor has shared his thoughts on his bandmate Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan saying that Slipknot could abandon making albums in favour of singles in the near future. Speaking to NME, the percussionist, and Slipknot’s de facto creative director, said: ““I always thought, ‘What would it be like if Slipknot was big enough that we weren’t held to albums?’ Let’s say Clown could convince you, ‘Hey, instead of waiting two years for 12 songs, I’m gonna give you one song every month.’ So in reality, I’m shaving a year off for the same thing.” READ: Slipknot talks about subverting expectations on ‘The...
91 per cent of musicians say they can no longer afford equipment
Research conducted by the charity Help Musicians has found that 91% of musicians are no longer able to afford equipment in what has been described as a ‘cost of working crisis’. The research paints a grim picture of life for musicians in 2022, amid soaring energy and fuel costs, double digit inflation and the sector beginning to feel the effects of Brexit, which is adding to the cost of touring abroad. Nearly all musicians (98%), the charity found, are worried about earning enough income in the next six months, with half ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ concerned that their financial situation...
Bruce Springsteen ends 50-year ‘Thunder Road’ lyric debate
Bruce Springsteen has finally put an end to the debate about his lyrics on his 1975 single, ‘Thunder Road’. READ MORE: Bruce Springsteen – ‘Only The Strong Survive’ review: a joyful ode to the greatest soul songs Springsteen’s fans have been confused by the opening lyric on ‘Thunder Road’ for quite some time, with many debating whether or not he sings ‘sways’ or ‘waves’. Some sources have quoted Springsteen as saying “the screen door slams, Mary’s dress sways”, while other sources read “the screen door slams, Mary’s dress waves”. Advertisement Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday...
KAIS’ Artistry At Its Finest In New Single “Willow”
Kais Khoury, best known as KAIS, is releasing his new single titled “Willow,” and it is incredibly beautiful. The song revolves around embodying the feeling of loneliness in the absence of a relationship broken by betrayal. A scream from the heart, never straining for effect and executed in total grace, “Willow” is the kind of song that one cannot but instantly fall in love with, so much it contains beauty and soulfulness. A fearless artist who finds the courage to appear almost naked to the eye and ear of the listener, KAIS opens-up fully in this new single that...Recent Posts
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