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Watch Gang Of Youths perform ‘Angel In Realtime’ tracks at their album launch show
Gang Of Youths have officially released their long-awaited third album, ‘Angel In Realtime’, performing an intimate gig in Kingston upon Thames to celebrate. READ MORE: Gang Of Youths: “Every artist should be able to tell the the story of their culture and their history” Taking to The Fighting Cocks – which has a standing capacity of 250 – last Friday (February 25), the band performed six songs from ‘Angel In Realtime’, as well as ‘The Heart Is A Muscle’ and ‘What Can I Do If The Fire Goes Out?’ from 2017’s ‘Go Farther In Lightness’ album. The band played...
BLACKPINK member Rosé diagnosed with COVID-19
Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has tested positive for COVID-19. READ MORE: Taeyeon talks Girls’ Generation: “It always feels like home when we’re all together” Today (February 28), YG Entertainment shared in an official statement to Star News that the Korean-Australian musician has tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of a flight she had scheduled later the same day. The agency added that Rosé is currently asymptomatic. According to YG Entertainment, the singer had taken a PCR test prior to departure, and later received a positive result. Rosé did not board her flight, and her upcoming overseas activities...
Watch Billy Joel cover ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ in tribute to Gary Brooker
Billy Joel has paid tribute to Procol Harum‘s Gary Brooker with a cover of the band’s classic, ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ – watch it below. During his performance at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night (February 26), Joel delivered a moving rendition of the 1967 single to celebrate the life of Brooker, who died on February 19 at the age of 76. Featured on the US version of Procol Harum’s self-titled debut album, ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ is one of the most commercially successful singles in history, having sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. Advertisement It’s...
Dee Snider “absolutely” approves of Ukrainians using ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ as rallying cry
Dee Snider has said he approves of Ukrainians using Twisted Sister‘s ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ as their rallying cry as they fight off the Russian invasion. On Thursday (February 24), Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on Ukraine, its neighbour to the southwest, marking a dramatic escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion has resulted in nearly 200 deaths so far, including civilians, three of whom were children, according to Ukraine’s health minister. Advertisement It’s been reported that Twisted Sister’s 1984 song ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ – taken from the heavy metal band’s third studio...
Green Day cancel Moscow show in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Green Day have cancelled their upcoming show in Moscow in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on Thursday (February 24). Billie Joe Armstrong and co. were due to perform at Spartak Stadium in the Russian capital on May 29. However, due to the invasion of Ukraine the band have decided to cancel the date citing that “this moment is not about stadium rock shows”. Advertisement “With heavy hearts, in light of current events we...
Dave Grohl says he would never leave Foo Fighters to go solo
Dave Grohl has said he would never go solo because he “actually like being in the Foo Fighters“. READ MORE: Inside Foo Fighters’ gory new horror film: “It’s Scooby Doo meets Spinal Tap meets The Evil Dead” The frontman is currently busy promoting the band’s new gross-out splatter horror Studio 666, and in a recent interview about the film he talked about never wanting to split from the Foos to go it alone. Describing the new movie, he told Sky News: “The premise is based on a lot of really hilarious rock and roll cliches and stereotypes, right? The lead...
Drum ‘n’ bass pioneer MC Skibadee has died aged 54
MC Skibadee, best known as one of the pioneers of drum ‘n’ bass, has died aged 54, his family have confirmed. A post on Skibadee’s Facebook today (February 27) read: “Hello everyone, as Alphonsos first born i unfortunately come some with sad news to say that skibadee has passed away, as a family we ask for some privacy but may he rest in peace.” A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Hello everyone, as Alphonsos first born i unfortunately come some with sad news to say that skibadee has passed away, as a family we ask for some...
Elton John speaks out in support of Ukraine: “We are heartbroken”
Elton John has expressed that he’s “heartbroken” over the “nightmare” the people of Ukraine are currently living through. READ MORE: Elton John: “I’m not interested in the past – not even Elton John’s past” It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on Thursday (February 24). Last night (February 26), John took to Instagram to post an image of Ukraine’s blue and yellow flag, showing his support for those affected by the attacks. Advertisement “For over 20 years, the Elton John AIDS Foundation has supported...
Listen to Danny L Harle’s club-ready remix of Griff and Sigrid’s ‘Head On Fire’
PC Music’s Danny L Harle has shared a massive remix of Griff and Sigrid‘s recent collaborative single ‘Head On Fire’ – hear it below. The song was released last month and will get its live debut next week (March 2) when the pair perform at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 at London’s Brixton Academy. READ MORE: Griff on her Sigrid collab: “It’s just about girls having a good time” Speaking to NME at the BRIT Awards 2022, Griff discussed what it was like to collaborate with Sigrid on the recent single. Advertisement “She’s just amazing,” Griff said of Sigrid. “We met at a...Recent Posts
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