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Music fans care more about climate than general public, survey shows
Music fans care more about climate than general public, according to a new study from the University of Glasgow. READ MORE: The music world on the aftermath of COP26: “The future needs reinforcements” The study, published today (May 9) and titled Turn Up The Volume, was carried out in association with UK-based organisation Music Declares Emergency, and in association with the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), Secretly Group and Beggars Group. Drawing on YouGov polling of over 2,000 adults, Turn Up The Volume found that 82 per cent of music fans said they were concerned about climate change, with that...
Travis Scott gives first public live performance since Astroworld tragedy
Travis Scott performed at a nightclub in Miami over the weekend, marking his first public live performance since the Astroworld tragedy in late 2021. TMZ reports that Scott took to the stage at E11even – a club in downtown Miami, open 24 hours a day – in the early hours of Sunday morning (May 8). The performance reportedly took place at the venue to coincide with the Miami Grand Prix, which took place in the city over the weekend as part of the ongoing 2022 Formula One World Championship. The rapper was on-stage for approximately 45 minutes, performing several of his...
Kendrick Lamar shares first new single in four years, ‘The Heart Part 5’
Kendrick Lamar has shared ‘The Heart Part 5’, the first single to be lifted from his fifth studio album ‘Mr. Morale And The Big Steppers’ ahead of its release this Friday (May 13). The song serves as Lamar’s first solo single since 2018’s ‘All The Stars’, which featured SZA and served as the lead single from Lamar’s curated Black Panther soundtrack. As its title suggests, ‘The Heart Part 5’ is the latest instalment in a series of tracks Lamar has released across his career – parts one and two were released in 2010, part three was released in 2012 and part...
Diana Ross and Tame Impala album seemingly confirmed by posters in London
A collaborative album between Diana Ross and Tame Impala has seemingly been completed and slated for a 2022 release, per some colourful posters spotted in London. The posters, which appear to have gone up last night (May 8), note that the as-yet-untitled project is produced by Jack Antonoff and will feature several special guests. Amongst those listed are Phoebe Bridgers, St. Vincent, Thundercat, Brockhampton and Antonoff’s own band Bleachers. The project is heralded as “coming soon” at the top of the poster. View the poster below (as snapped by Adam Lewis): Advertisement Talk of Ross and Tame Impala’s Kevin...
Lil Baby previews new song ‘Dark Mode’ in Beats By Dre commercial with Ja Morant
Lil Baby has shared a tease of new music – a fiery, headstrong tune titled ‘Dark Mode’ in a new advert for Beats By Dre. READ MORE: Lil Baby & Lil Durk – ‘The Voice Of The Heroes’ review: legends-in-the-making unite The ad itself – helmed by the Baltimore creative outfit ILLIMITEWORLD – aired during Game 3 of the NBA playoffs yesterday (May 8). It stars Lil Baby and Memphis Grizzlies member Ja Morant in a montage of monochromatic, stylised shots. It acts like somewhat of a music video for ‘Dark Mode’, with the track itself seeing Lil Baby riff on his...
Britney Spears says her tell-all book will be out at the end of 2022
Britney Spears has confirmed that her “tell-all” book will arrive at the end of this year in a new Instagram post. The pop star signed a deal with publishers reportedly worth $15million (£12.2m) in February 2022, following her conservatorship being terminated. READ MORE: Britney vs Spears review: cheap trauma porn that benefits no one In a post shared to Instagram yesterday (May 7), Spears spoke candidly with her followers about “secrets”, how other people have told her story and her decision to write her experiences into print herself. At one point, she revealed that the memoir will be released...
Eminem’s music is “as hard hitting as any metal song,” says Rock Hall boss
The CEO of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has likened Eminem’s music to metal songs after the rapper was included on the list of inductees for 2022. Eminem is one of eight artists set to be inducted into the institution later this year, alongside Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar. READ MORE: Eminem: ‘Music To Be Murdered By’ review: shock rapper continues to grow old disgracefully During a recent interview with Audacy, CEO Greg Harris commented on the rapper’s inclusion in the class of 2022 and hip-hop’s place in the...
Sheffield’s The Leadmill teases “big show announcement”
Sheffield’s The Leadmill has teased a “big show announcement” due to be revealed tomorrow (May 9) as the venue continues to fight to stay open. In March, the team behind the iconic venue announced that it would be closing next year due to its landlord issuing a notice of eviction. In the weeks that followed, it launched an official petition opposing the eviction, while stars from Sheffield and further afield have all shown support for the space. READ MORE: If Sheffield’s Leadmill – the venue that helped break Arctic Monkeys – goes, we all lose something Posting on its social...
Pearl Jam cover Foo Fighters in tribute to Taylor Hawkins
Pearl Jam paid tribute to Foo Fighters’ late drummer Taylor Hawkins during their LA concert last night (May 7). Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia on March 25. He was 50 years old. READ MORE: Taylor Hawkins, 1972 – 2022: Foo Fighters drummer who always stole the show Pearl Jam covered Foo Fighters’ 2005 song ‘Cold Day In The Sun’ during their show at The Forum last night. The original version of the track featured Hawkins on lead vocals and, for the Seattle band’s performance of it, drummer Matt Cameron took on singing duties. Advertisement “It’s...Recent Posts
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