News
New Order launch new charity t-shirt to help the people of Ukraine
New Order have launched a new official t-shirt in aid of the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Available through the band’s official merch store, the shirt’s design was inspired by the VHS label of their Taras Shevchenko concert film, which was designed by the Peter Saville Associates agency. READ MORE: Ukrainian band Antytila talk to us from the frontline ahead of benefit show: “We try to show people some light” The gig in question was filmed in late 1981 at the Ukrainian National Home in New York City. The film was named after Taras Shevchenko, the 19th century writer,...
Listen to Foals’ effervescent new single ‘Looking High’
Foals have shared their latest single, ‘Looking High’ – you can listen to the new track below. The song is the latest preview of the trio’s upcoming new album ‘Life Is Yours’, which is set for release on June 17. READ MORE: Foals: “Life is something to be cherished and enjoyed” Having originated as a demo by guitarist Jimmy Smith, ‘Looking High’ came to life after Smith reunited with Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis and drummer Jack Bevan post-lockdown. Advertisement Produced by John Hill (and featuring co-production by Miles James and additional production by A.K. Paul), ‘Looking High’, Philippakis explains,...
Bop Shop: Songs By Harry Styles, Sadie Jean, Gatlin, And More
The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include anything — it’s a snapshot of what’s on our minds and what sounds good. We’ll keep it fresh with the latest music, but expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, too. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business. Ivy...
Watch Machine Gun Kelly cover System Of A Down’s ‘Aerials’ on ‘The Howard Stern Show’
Machine Gun Kelly performed a cover of System Of A Down‘s ‘Aerials’ during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show this week – you can watch his rendition below. Explaining his choice of cover, the US artist said that SOAD “blew my mind every night” when he joined the band on the European festival circuit a few summers ago. READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly – ‘Mainstream Sellout’ review: the one-man pop-punk revival rolls on Kelly then told Stern that he and his live band were performing ‘Aerials’ for the first time on the latter’s show, adding: “I’m here to...
(G)I-DLE’s Minnie to open up about “growing up in a foreign country” in new video series
(G)I-DLE member Minnie has teamed up with storytelling app Mindset to launch a new video series. READ MORE: Red Velvet – ‘The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm’ review: this is a festival you’ve been to one too many times Earlier today (April 1), Mindset launched the new fourteen-part video series starring the Thai-born K-pop idol. The 14-part video series, which will be slowly released over the coming weeks, is set to explore “stories about her family, growing up in a foreign country, her passion for music, and how she overcame difficulties in her life to finally achieve...
Listen to Glass Animals’ new remix of Florence + The Machine’s ‘My Love’
Florence + The Machine have shared a new Glass Animals remix of their recent single ‘My Love’ – listen to it below. Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley co-wrote/co-produced the original track alongside Florence Welch, and worked on F+TM’s upcoming fifth studio album ‘Dance Fever’ along with Jack Antonoff. READ MORE: Florence + The Machine celebrate a decade as a band at emotional BST Hyde Park show Today (April 1) Welch and co. have released Bayley’s new take on ‘My Love’, which takes the song even further into the dancefloor realm via throbbing electronic drums, synths and glitchy vocal samples....
BTS’ Jimin takes over the group’s Twitter account for April Fools’ Day
BTS member Jimin took to social media to play a prank on his groupmates and HYBE CEO Bang Si-hyuk for April Fools’ Day. READ MORE: Stray Kids – ‘Oddinary’ review: a reflection of their extraordinary passion and growth Today (April 1), Jimin took over the @BTS_twt Twitter account, which is shared by all seven members of the boyband. The K-pop idol changed the cover photo and profile picture of the account to photos of himself during a performance and as a baby, respectively, and even edited the account’s display name to “Jimin Park”. The BTS_twt account layout for April...
Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers receive star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Red Hot Chili Peppers have been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame to mark the band’s four decades in music. The Los Angeles group, who formed back in 1983, returned with their 12th studio album ‘Unlimited Love’ today (April 1). READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Red Hot Chili Peppers: “We feel fresh, like a new band” On the eve of the record’s release, the Chilis’ current line-up – Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Frusciante – were in attendance to receive the 2,717th star on the coveted Walk Of Fame. Advertisement Taking to...
Listen to Liam Gallagher’s stomping new single ‘C’mon You Know’
Liam Gallagher has shared a new single called ‘C’mon You Know’ – listen to it below. The song serves as the title track from the former Oasis frontman’s third solo album, which is out on May 27 via Warner. He’s already previewed the record with its lead single ‘Everything’s Electric’. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Liam Gallagher: “I sound good. I look cool. I talk from the heart” “C’mon, you know it’s gonna be alright/ And we’re gonna dance all night/ C’mon on you know/ Get up, stand up if you feel alive/ I only wanna see you smile/ C’mon...Recent Posts
Neil Young is back in the studio writing songs about “the worst president in the history of our country”
UK artists invited to apply for “seriously game-changing” £125k fund to beat “the cost of touring crisis”
On “Irmãos,” TchiTchi Turns Family History Into a Global Sound
Fearne Cotton recalls “shame” after hearing “horrible news” of ex-partner Ian Watkins’ sex crimes
Anushka Talks New Debut Single, Learning Production, and Finding Her Voice as a Young Independent Artist