Florence Welch of Florence +The Machine has opened up about her desires in life, away from writing and releasing music. READ MORE: Florence + The Machine live in London: an electrifying show of unity and dance In a new interview with Vogue, the artist spoke about life during the pandemic, the creation of the band’s new album ‘Dance Fever’, and her complicated feelings around motherhood. “I had this drive underneath me and I was like if these songs want to get out, I have to get them out fast, because I do have other desires,” she said. Advertisement Welch added: “The...
A new clip has been shared of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’s upcoming film This Much I Know To Be True – check it out below. READ MORE: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis live in London: Minimal elements for maximum impact The film will be released in cinemas globally on May 11, with tickets on sale for the screenings now. Grab yours here. The first clip from This Much I Know To Be True was revealed in February, and saw Cave discuss his own definition of his artistry. A full trailer followed in March. Advertisement You can see the latest clip below, in which the pair discuss...
Mogwai have shared a soaring new single called ‘Boltfor’ – listen to it below. READ MORE: Mogwai – ‘As The Love Continues’ review: cinematic post-rock that loses steam Released today (Apri 26), ‘Boltfor’ was “initially recorded during the sessions for ‘As The Love Continues’ at Vada Studios” according to a statement, “and then completed at the band’s very own Castle of Doom studios in March 2022.” Speaking about the song’s accompanying video, director Sam Wiehl said: “The video is a visual metaphor for the constant movement in life and the unceasing urge to move forward as individuals…in the form of a...
Lil Nas X has announced that he’ll be heading out on the road, with some European tour dates scheduled for the end of the year – get tickets below. READ MORE: Lil Nas X – ‘Montero’ review: ‘Old Town Road’ prankster makes his case as a Serious Artist Sharing the news on social media, the rapper wrote: “i’m having my very first tour. and all of u better come or i will cry on instagram live.” His ‘Long Live Montero’ tour is set to kick off in North America at The Fillmore in Detroit on September 6, and will...
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women. Westwood, 64, is accused of opportunistic and predatory sexual behaviour as well as instances of unwanting touching in incidents that are said to have occurred between 1992 and 2017. The allegations have been published in a joint investigation that was conducted by The Guardian and the BBC. Westwood has strenuously denied all the accusations. A spokesperson also told The Guardian that they were completely false. Seven women, who are all Black, gave detailed accounts to The Guardian. They claimed to have met Westwood through...
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has commented on Elon Musk’s purchase of the social media platform – by sharing a Radiohead song. READ MORE: Radiohead’s ‘The Bends’: Ranking the songs on the classic album The Tesla founder and entrepreneur successfully acquired the social media platform yesterday (April 25) for approximately $44billion (£34.5b), per The Independent. His offer was initially turned down by Twitter, which put a “poison pill” measure in place to stop a takeover attempt by Musk. However, the two parties later entered talks before the deal entered its final stages of negotiations. Advertisement Dorsey shared a statement about...
MONSTA X have returned with a stunning music video for ‘Love’, the title track of their newly-released mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’. READ MORE: ‘MONSTA X: The Dreaming’ review: larger than life and closer than ever to their fans In the new visual, the boyband showcase their duality on a fashion runway-inspired set, showing off their vibrant streetwear outfits. They later dress up in extravagant, glittery tuxedos, taking the stage to perform to the groovy new track. “You’re my love, it started at the first sight / Cuz you’re my, cuz you’re my love for me, baby / Finding love,...
Bobobo and Caribou are set to perform at Manchester’s Warehouse Project this summer. READ MORE: Bonobo – ‘Fragments’ review: veteran dance don offers a richly rewarding start to the year The pair will perform the opening concert at The Warehouse Project’s new season, which will begin earlier than ever this year on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Bonobo will perform a “special full live performance” alongside Dan Snaith’s Caribou for the bank holiday weekend double-header. Advertisement Pre-sale tickets will be available to previous fans from tomorrow, April 27 at 10am BST while general tickets will be available from the...
The BBC Proms will include its first ever orchestral video game performance – dubbed the Gaming Prom – when the eight-week event returns later this year. READ MORE: Video game music covers and remixes you should check out after ‘Kirby”s Grammy win Announced today (April 26), Prom 21 is titled ‘Gaming Prom – From 8-Bit To Infinity’ and will feature music from the ‘80s all the way up to last year’s Battlefield 2042. According to the BBC the event will take place on August 1 this year, at London’s Royal Albert Hall. On the night, music from Shadow Of...
Ed Sheeran and David Guetta are among the new names to join the line-up for the Capital Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2022. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘=’ review: the millennial Lionel Richie indulges his saccharine streak Dubbed “the UK’s biggest summer party”, the concert will take place at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, June 12. Tickets go on general sale exclusively on Global Player this Thursday (April 28) – buy yours here. Yesterday (April 25) saw organisers announce the first wave of acts, which included Harry Styles, George Ezra and KSI. Advertisement The line-up was completed during...