By Erica Russell An eponymous album marks a major moment in an artist’s career. For women, owning one’s work, body, and artistry can be especially powerful, even political. Throughout Women’s History Month, MTV News is highlighting some of these iconic statements from some of the biggest artists on the globe. This is Self-Titled. Much has been said about Christina Aguilera’s voice over the past two-plus decades. She’s quite literally been touted as “The Voice of a Generation” — by fans, fashion designers, and awards shows alike. She was even tapped as a coach for the first three seasons of...
Sex Pistols have announced details of a new 20-track compilation – get all the details on ‘The Original Recordings’ below. The new release, set to come out on May 27 via UMG, collates 20 of the band’s biggest hits from their iconic 1976-78 era, when they became the most exciting band on the planet. READ MORE: ‘Pistol’: Nick Kent actor Ferdia Walsh-Peelo on what to expect from the Sex Pistols series ‘The Original Recordings’ is coming out as a companion to Pistol, Danny Boyle’s new Disney+ series on the Sex Pistols, which received a May 31 release date yesterday....
Swedish House Mafia have sold their master recordings and publishing rights to Pophouse Entertainment. The Swedish trio have struck a deal with the Stockholm-based entertainment company, which was co-founded in 2014 by ABBA‘s Björn Ulvaeus, over the rights to their back catalogue for an undisclosed fee. READ MORE: Swedish House Mafia: “Dance music is freedom – that’s our language” The deal also includes a full acquisition of the masters and publishing of Axwell & Ingrosso, the duo formed by SHM’s Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso. Advertisement SHM and Pophouse will now form “a joint venture… to develop and amplify the...
Goat Girl and Momma are among 180 acts that have been added to the line-up for The Great Escape 2022 today (March 30). READ MORE: The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2022 After two years off due to COVID, May 11-14, Brighton’s multi-venue new music festival will return from May 11-14, with hundreds of acts already announced. Also among the hundreds of new names announced for the new music bash today are Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn, Kid Brunswick, Rachel Chinouriri, Thomas Headon and The Parrots. Advertisement See the full list of additions below. Our biggest wave of new artists for #TGE22...
Rosalía has shared her admiration for BLACKPINK member Lisa, and also sent the K-pop star a copy of her latest album ‘Motomami’. READ MORE: K-pop’s fourth generation girl groups need to give the girl crush concept a rest The Spanish singer-songwriter recently sat for an interview with Radio Disney México in light of the release of her latest album ‘Motomami’. During the interview, the singer was asked if she would be open to venturing into Asian music. “I really like Lisa . I’m a fan of her,” she said, as translated by Koreaboo. However, when asked about the...
Jackson Wang, who is also a member of the K-pop boyband GOT7, has announced a new solo single titled ‘Blow’. READ MORE: Every GOT7 song ranked in order of greatness Wang took to social media earlier today (March 30) to announce the upcoming release of his brand-new single ‘Blow’, which is set to arrive tomorrow (March 31) at 12am EST. The Hong Kong-born K-pop idol also captioned his announcement with: “My shit begins now.” My shit begins now.#Blow#march31 #MAGICMAN.YOUTUBE PREMIERE LINK https://t.co/IwckPkXeAt .PRE-SAVE LINKhttps://t.co/Cdkfl5V0Ma.#jacksonwang @teamwangofcl — Jackson Wang (@JacksonWang852) March 29, 2022 Advertisement Asian-American label 88rising also shared a first look...
Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello showcased their collaboration ‘Bam Bam’ for the first time at the ‘Concert For Ukraine’ tonight (March 29). READ MORE: Ukrainian band Antytila talk to us from the frontline ahead of benefit show: “We try to show people some light” The pair performed the track, which was produced by Ricky Reed, Edgar Barrera and Cheche Alara and written by Cabello, Sheeran and Reed, at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham. It is taken from her forthcoming new album ‘Familia’, which is set for release on April 8, you can view footage below. Advertisement Ahead of introducing...
Manic Street Preachers performed ‘If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next’ at the benefit ‘Concert For Ukraine’ this evening (March 29). READ MORE: Ukrainian artists on the Russian crisis: “Now is the time to push for change” Announced earlier this month, the two-hour benefit show is raising money for the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and is being held at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham. The band performed the 1998 single, which was inspired by the Spanish Civil War, and the idealism of Welsh volunteers who joined the left-wing International Brigades fighting for the Spanish Republic against Francisco Franco’s...
Billie Eilish and Finneas have delivered a message of support at tonight’s (March 29) ‘Concert For Ukraine’. READ MORE: Ukrainian artists on the Russian crisis: “Now is the time to push for change” Announced earlier this month, the two-hour benefit show is raising money for the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and is being held at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham. Eilish appeared via video link with brother Finneas shortly before a performance from the Manic Street Preachers. Advertisement Eilish said: “Hi everyone, we are so sorry we can’t be there tonight but we still wanted to offer all...
Allie X has cancelled her upcoming US tour due to illness. The musician revealed on social media yesterday (March 28) the illness that inspired her work ‘Cape God’ would prevent her from touring across April and May. Allie X wrote on Twitter: “I’m terribly saddened to announce that I will be canceling my upcoming US tour. Ironically, the same autoimmune illness that inspired ‘Cape God’ has flared up and has left me bedridden and under a doctor’s care. Thank you for holding space for an artist like me.” I’m terribly saddened to announce that I will be canceling my...