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Foals on headlining Latitude 2022: “They were the first to give us a shot”
With Foals have been announced to headline Latitude Festival 2022 alongside Lewis Capaldi and Snow Patrol, frontman Yannis Philippakis has told NME of the band’s storied history with the Suffolk festival – and why they owe a lot to Latitude. READ MORE: Foals on the cover: “Life is something to be cherished and enjoyed” Ahead of the release of new album ‘Life Is Yours’, the band will top the bill at the event for the second time this July, continuing a long and eventful relationship with Latitude. “The first time we played was memorable because we played in Spain...
Eddie Vedder discusses contracting COVID-19: “It felt pretty serious”
At one of his recent shows in support of new solo album ‘Earthling’, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder opened up to the crowd about his experience contracting COVID-19. READ MORE: Eddie Vedder – ‘Earthling’ review: formerly angsty Pearl Jam frontman goes full circle “I got the COVID right before we were supposed to start practicing, probably five, six weeks ago, and literally saw my life flash in front of my eyes,” Vedder said while addressing the audience at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on February 25, after his daughter Olivia performed her Flag Day track ‘My Father’s Daughter’. “I’ve done...
Watch Dave give a heartfelt speech in honour of the late Jamal Edwards
During the first of his two gigs at London’s O2 Arena last night (February 28), Dave paused to pay tribute to his late friend and mentor Jamal Edwards, who died earlier this month at the age of 31. READ MORE: RIP Jamal Edwards, an inspiration who turned SB.TV into a Black British cultural dynasty Though no specific cause of death has been formally confirmed, friends of Edwards have claimed (via Metro) that the influential British author, broadcaster, DJ and founder of SB.TV passed away from a heart attack. In a statement, his mother said Edwards had succumbed to a...
Watch members of Mastodon, Anthrax and more cover Judas Priest’s ‘Screaming For Vengeance’
Members of metal bands Mastodon, Anthrax, Dethklok and Municipal Waste have joined forces for a cover of British heavy metal legends Judas Priest’s ‘Screaming For Vengeance’. READ MORE: Mastodon: “We don’t talk about our feelings with each other, we just put them in the lyrics” The cover, released via Two Minutes To Late Night on YouTube on Monday (February 28), sees Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor take on vocal duties as he puts on his best Rob Halford impression, complete with studded leather pieces and aviator sunglasses. Gene Hoglan (ex-Testamanent, Dark Angel) takes on the drums, while Anthrax’s Jonathan Donais...
Louis Tomlinson, HEALTH among latest to cancel Russian performances
As the Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, more artists have cancelled their scheduled appearances in the former nation. Louis Tomlinson and HEALTH are among the latest to pull their Russian gigs, joining the likes of Yungblud, Green Day and Russian rapper Oxxxymiron. READ MORE: Louis Tomlinson – ‘Walls’ review: Oasis-inspired album is the foundation for a rewarding future Tomlinson was due to perform in both Ukraine and Russia this year, with a show at Kyiv’s Stereo Plaza slated for Monday July 4, and at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall on Wednesday July 6. Advertisement In a statement shared to social media...
Yungblud cancels upcoming shows in Russia as war in Ukraine continues
Yungblud has cancelled his upcoming shows in Russia over the ongoing conflict in the Ukraine. READ MORE: Ukrainian artists on the Russian crisis: “Now is the time to push for change” Posting on Twitter, Yungblud reiterated his support for the people of Ukraine after he shared a video last week saying he was “absolutely devastated” for the “beautiful people of Ukraine”. Ukraine officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation last week (February 24). Yungblud has now followed artists like Green Day and Russian rapper Oxxxymiron in cancelling...
Tinie Tempah is launching his own fried chicken delivery service
Tinie Tempah is launching his own fried chicken delivery service. READ MORE: Tinie Tempah: “I don’t know how many people thought I was gonna be a one-hit wonder… but I’m still here” The service, called ‘Raps’, will begin with a four-month pop-up at Willows on the Roof, which is located at the top of John Lewis on Oxford Street, London. The food will also be available via Deliveroo in areas including Shoreditch, Hackney, Dalston, Brixton, Queen’s Park and Camberwell from March 11. Advertisement In a statement, Tempah said: “Raps just felt right. Food is an exploration of culture through its ingredients...
Midnight Oil announce London show as part of ‘Resist’ tour
Midnight Oil have announced a London show as part of their ‘Resist’ tour, which kicked off at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Australia last week. The tour, which is reported to be the band’s last, sees them playing dates Australia in February, March and April, before heading to New Zealand in May. UK, European and North American dates have now been added to the schedule, with the band playing the Camden Roundhouse on July 9. Other dates in Europe include Berlin (July 4), Leipzig (July 6) and Paris (July 12). See the full schedule below. Advertisement The Australian band...
Robbie Williams is “looking forward” to sharing his mash-up of ‘Angels’ and Beethoven
Robbie Williams has shared that he will be debuting a mash-up that features his music with Ludwig van Beethoven’s. READ MORE: ‘Better Man’: eight classic stories the Robbie Williams biopic should include The upcoming track, which merges his 1997 hit ‘Angels’ with Beethoven’s ‘Unfinished 10th Symphony’, was due to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 28. The performance was, however, cancelled “due to the current political situation” and will now be taking place at a later date. Deutsche Telekom have collaborated with Williams on the track, assisting with the classical music which is performed by...Recent Posts
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