Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has discussed how Back To The Future made him want to be in a band. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Coldplay: “This is our period of having no fear” Martin was appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show and discussing his favourite cover versions that Coldplay have performed on stage over the years. The frontman then spoke of his pride of having the 1985 film’s star Michael J. Fox joining Coldplay on stage at the MetLife Stadium in New York in 2016 to perform songs from the film. Advertisement “My No. 1, probably, is Michael...
Former GFRIEND vocalist Yuju has dropped the first teaser for the music video of her upcoming debut solo single ‘Play’. READ MORE: Mirani: “I want to be a role model for other female artists who want to go into hip-hop” In the enchanting new clip, the singer previews the new song’s choreography, as she performs both solo and with a team of back-up dancers against an illuminated backdrop that draws influence from traditional Korean architecture. “You departed,” she sings in the teaser. ‘Play’ is the title track of Yuju’s first solo mini-album, the lead single of her mini-album ‘REC.’, both...
The Weeknd has released a remix of ‘Dawn FM’ single ‘Sacrifice’ with Swedish House Mafia, who co-produced the original track. READ MORE: The Weeknd – ‘Dawn FM’ review: soulful star meets a new day with hope and hindsight This rework of ‘Sacrifice’ doubles down on the vintage disco-inspired sound that characterises ‘Dawn FM’. It introduces drums that sound closer to the song’s original Alicia Myers sample, 1981’s ‘I Want to Thank You’, which build up to sections that capture the euphoric sound of Swedish House Mafia. This new remix arrived today (January 12) with a new music video that...
London-based band and NME 100 members Los Bitchos have shared ‘Pista (Fresh Start)’, the third single from their upcoming debut record, ‘Let The Festivities Begin!’. READ MORE: The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2022 ‘Pista (Fresh Start)’ arrived on streaming platforms on January 11, along with a Tom Mitchell-directed music video that concludes a trilogy of visuals. The video kicks off with the quartet frolicking around a compound before they realise that they’re being stalked by a feline, human-sized creature. Watch the music video for ‘Pista (Fresh Start)’ below. Advertisement Per a press statement, the band have revealed...
Police have arrested two men alleged to be involved in the fatal shooting of Young Dolph. TMZ broke the news overnight, reporting that Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith are both currently being held in police custody, facing charges of first-degree murder and theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000. In addition, Smith has been pinned with charges for attempted first-degree murder – it’s alleged he tried to shoot Dolph’s brother during the same incident that killed the rapper – unlawfully carrying or possessing a weapon, and employment of a firearm with intent to commit a felony. Advertisement It’s reported...
Lil Yachty has teased an “alternative” album with “psychedelic” elements that won’t exhibit his usual rap music. READ MORE: Lil Yachty – ‘Michigan Boy Boat’ review – Atlanta rapper heads to Michigan to showcase inter-state rap unity The rapper made the comments while picking up new custom pieces at the Atlanta-based jewellery store Icebox, which released a clip from his visit. “My new album is a non-rap album,” he said in footage captured at the store. Yachty added that it was the first time he’d publicly addressed the project: “It’s alternative, it’s sick.” Advertisement When asked who or what...
Bonnaroo has announced its full line-up for 2022, with J. Cole, Tool and Stevie Nicks set to headline the Tennessee festival this summer. After being cancelled in 2021 due to weather issues and scrapped the previous year due to the COVID pandemic, Bonnaroo finally returns this year from June 16-19. Joining the headliners at the Manchester, Tennessee event are Machine Gun Kelly, The War On Drugs, Japanese Breakfast, Chvrches, Slowthai, Roddy Ricch, Bleachers, Arlo Parks, The Chicks, Flume, 100 gecs, 21 Savage, Herbie Hancock, Tierra Whack, The Weather Station, Denzel Curry, Sons Of Kemet, Indigo De Souza, Tinashe and...
The first trailer for Foo Fighters‘ comedy horror movie STUDIO 666 has landed. READ MORE: Foo Fighters: “Our connection is beyond music” Frontman Dave Grohl stars alongside his bandmates in the film, which is released in US cinemas on February 25. A clip from the movie was shared last December. In the trailer the musicians, who are portraying themselves, arrive at a studio inside the Encino, Los Angeles mansion where they recorded their 10th album ‘Medicine At Midnight‘ (2021). As they progress with recording the LP, Grohl and the Foos come to suspect that the building is haunted. Advertisement...
Snoop Dogg has filed a trademark for a brand of hot dogs called “Snoop Doggs”. READ MORE: Snoop Dogg – ‘Algorithm’ review: Snoop’s shot at making old-school hip-hop great again According to Billboard, the rapper’s lawyers submitted an intent-to-use trademark application for the term “Snoop Doggs” at the US Patent and Trademark Office, stating that he plans to use it to sell hot dogs and other types of sausage. This means that he has not yet launched the brand but fully intends to do so sometime in the future. The rapper also made a similar trademark application for an ice...
MUNA have confirmed that they will release new music in 2022. READ MORE: Muna – ‘Saves the World’ review “The greatest band in the world muna will be releasing music yet again this year. they will be taking no further questions at this time. take care,” they wrote on Twitter yesterday (January 10). No indication of when fans can expect new songs was given nor any hints about what the music will sound like. Advertisement MUNA, comprising Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson, released their most recent single ‘Silk Chiffon‘ with Phoebe Bridgers last September. Earlier in 2021...