Music videos from UK drill artists can now be used as evidence in court, it has been reported. READ MORE: Move over, Chicago: how the UK made drill its own – and then sold it back to the world The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced yesterday (June 24) that UK drill music videos can be submitted as “admissible evidence for a jury to consider” if they can link gang-affiliated suspects to crimes. Max Hill, QC – the Director of Public Prosecutions – added that music videos can serve as a form of evidence if it helps prove the “modus...
Jack Harlow, Lizzo and Chance The Rapper are among those set to perform at this year’s BET Awards ceremony, with the event’s full roster – sporting 27 performers and 25 presenters – being finalised yesterday (June 24). READ MORE: The BET Awards 2021: the big talking points, from Cardi B’s bump to a poignant DMX tribute 10 of those performers will appear as part of a tribute to Sean “Diddy” Combs, who will receive this year’s BET Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to Combs himself, the special performance will feature Mary J. Blige, Nas, Lil’ Kim, Busta Rhymes, Jodeci...
Metronomy’s Joe Mount spoke to NME backstage at Glastonbury 2022 and told us how the festival stalwarts have distilled seven albums into the perfect “hour of power” for fans. Watch our interview above. READ MORE: Indie survivors Metronomy: “I like the idea that we stealthily succeeded in our own way” After a two-year hiatus, Glastonbury has returned to Worthy Farm this weekend (June 23 – 26). Mount, whose band has played multiple stages of the fest over the years, said he was looking forward to taking the Other Stage today (June 25), and playing new songs for fans. “It...
Rage Against The Machine have pledged US$475,000 (£387,000) to reproductive rights organisations in Wisconsin and Illinois, following the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade yesterday (June 24). READ MORE: Tom Morello: “In the past, I’ve wanted to use music as a battering ram for social justice” The band issued a statement on social media today (June 25), announcing that they will be donating the entirety of a sum of money that their fans raised “from the sale of our charity tickets at Alpine Valley and the United Center”. Rage Against The Machine went on to say that they are...
During her set at this year’s Glastonbury festival, Phoebe Bridgers addressed the US Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade with a short, but powerful chant: “Fuck the Supreme Court!” READ MORE: Phoebe Bridgers live at Glastonbury 2022: a triumphant – and powerful – victory lap In early May, leaked documents showed that the US Supreme Court voted privately to overturn Roe v. Wade, a 1973 case that made abortion legal on a federal level. That decision was officially ruled into place yesterday (June 24), meaning US states will be able to set their own laws regarding the legality of...
TikTok drumming sensation El Estepario Siberiano has shared a flawless drum cover of Slipknot’s ‘Eyeless’, while holding a can of soda in one hand. READ MORE: Slipknot: “I’m just going to tell you the facts: this album is a masterpiece” Siberiano posted the video to his TikTok and YouTube accounts earlier this week. Responding to a challenge that read “Play ‘Eyeless’ by Slipknot with ONE HAND if you’re a man,” Siberanio replied: “Now that request right there, that’s crazy talk, son. But I’m 99 per cent sure it can be done, so we’re going to find out.” While several...
Following the official overturning of Roe v. Wade yesterday (June 24), Lizzo has partnered with Live Nation – who are presenting her upcoming ‘Special’ tour – to donate $1million (£815,000) in funds to organisations offering safe access to abortions. READ MORE: The Big Read – Lizzo: “If I feel worthy, then everyone gonna want to eat my pussy” In early May, leaked documents showed that the US Supreme Court voted privately to overturn Roe v. Wade, a 1973 case that made abortion legal on a federal level. That decision was officially ruled into place yesterday, meaning US states will...
Willow has shared a new single, ‘<maybe> it’s my fault’, along with an accompanying music video. READ MORE: WILLOW – ‘lately i feel EVERYTHING’ review: expectation-smashing pop-punk chaos Released on Friday (June 24), the track sees Willow continue on her pop-punk path, this time taking things further with a metalcore breakdown, replete with piercing screams, to close the track. The highly stylised, Dana Trippe-directed music video sees Willow singing along and jamming to the track, as she comes to terms with the possibility that her own actions caused the downfall of a relationship. Advertisement Watch the music video for...
Sugababes played for a live audience for the second time in over 20 years tonight (June 24) at Glastonbury‘s Avalon stage, after taking a break from the limelight in 2012. READ MORE: The story of Glastonbury 2022 in glorious photos This performance featured the original Sugababes line-up of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena, and Siobhan Donaghy, and they sang their greatest hits including tracks from periods when Donaghy and Buena were not in the band. Keisha Buchanan lead most of the talking during the set. “We were so nervous to come out here today, and I don’t know why because...
Little Simz has shared a new track live at Glastonbury 2022. Listen to the track below. READ MORE: Little Simz: “It’s nice to see my peers win. When they win, I win” Simz was performing at the West Holts stage, on Friday (June 24). Other highlights from her set included her bringing out Cleo Sol for her songs ‘Selfish’ and ‘Woman’. “I wrote a song that has never been shared before, and it felt like the right time to share it,” she said. “So, if it’s cool with you guys, I’d love to share it.” Advertisement The London rapper called...