Aitch has shared a brand new single – watch the video for ‘Baby’ below. READ MORE: Aitch on the cover: “My debut will 100,000 per cent be a proper Manchester album” The track, produced by Fred Again…, is the Manchester rapper’s first solo single of the year and the latest preview of his forthcoming debut album. ‘Baby’ samples Ashanti‘s ‘Rock Wit U (Aww Baby)’, with Aitch adding a contemporary rap feel to the R&B classic. Advertisement The accompanying video, directed by Zain Alexander Shammas, sees the rapper in Malibu, going through the highs and lows of a relationship. The sun-tinged...
Let’s Eat Grandma have pushed back the release of their upcoming new album due to vinyl delays. READ MORE: Let’s Eat Grandma live in London: eclectic Norwich duo make their live return The Norwich duo – comprising Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth – announced in November that they’ll be releasing their third studio album, ‘Two Ribbons’, on April 8 via Transgressive. Now, the album has been pushed back to April 29. Writing on Twitter, the pair said: “Really sorry to announce that due to ongoing global vinyl delays we’ve had to move our album release date back to 29th...
Dockyards, a new open-air events space in London, is due to open its doors later this year. READ MORE: “We wanted togetherness and community”: how gigs came back with a bang in 2021 The venue comes from Broadwick Live, the group behind spaces like Printworks London, The Drumsheds and Depot at Mayfield, and is set to be a significant destination for year-round events. Located within Silvertown Quays on the bank of the River Thames, Dockyards spans over 400,000 sq ft. Organisers will be able to transform the venue’s backdrop as they see fit, whether that be for major international programmes...
Charli XCX has shared the full track listing for upcoming new album ‘Crash’, – check it out below. READ MORE: Charli XCX live in London: isolation anthems finally get their special airing Charli’s new album is due to land on March 18 and the musician shared full details earlier today (March 10) of the album’s 12 songs. It includes all of her recent singles such as ‘Good Ones‘, ‘Baby‘, her collaboration with Rina Sawayama, ‘Beg For You’ and her song with Christine and the Queens and Caroline Polachek, ‘New Shapes’. crash tracklist ? which song u claiming ???? pic.twitter.com/lTTbEItzWj —...
A new bullying and harassment helpline has been launched by independent UK charity Help Musicians, providing support and guidance to those in need. READ MORE: One year of lockdown: Mental health charities on the importance of reaching out for help The helpline gives callers the opportunity to speak with specialist advisors immediately, who can offer advice on rights and avenues for formal action where necessary. The service is not limited to professional musicians; anyone working within the UK music industry experiencing bullying and harassment can call the helpline on 0800 088 2045. The news comes as the likes of Rebecca...
Radiohead side-project The Smile have unveiled details of a new one-time single pressing for recently released singles ‘You’ll Never Work In Television Again’ and ‘The Smoke’. READ MORE: The Smile live in London: Radiohead side project prove they’re human after all The trio comprising Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner – released their debut single ‘You Will Never Work In Television Again’ and its follow-up, ‘The Smoke’, earlier this year. The single is a limited 7″ pressing and fans can win a copy of the single by entering a lottery. Advertisement Fans can pick up a...
KISS frontman Gene Simmons has given his thoughts on whether bands should cancel any upcoming performances in Russia. See the clip below. READ MORE: Ukrainian artists on the Russian crisis: “Now is the time to push for change” In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month, numerous artists have announced the cancellation of scheduled performances. Speaking to TMZ, who questioned Simmons about bands that are still planning on heading to Russia, he said: “We’re not going… there’s a bigger issue than putting on a rock concert.” When the TMZ reporter asked whether there was any possible justification for artists performing...
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea joined Nick Cave and Warren Ellis onstage in LA last night (March 9). Watch them perform The Bad Seeds’ ‘We No Who U R’ below. READ MORE: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis live in London: Minimal elements for maximum impact Joining Cave and Ellis for the second encore of the night, Flea helped them perform the opening track to The Bad Seeds’ 2012 album, ‘Push The Sky Away’. This was the song’s debut on the pair’s current tour for their acclaimed 2021 album ‘CARNAGE’, and the first time that the song has been played...
Rammstein have shared a powerful new ballad today (March 10) called ‘Zeit’ – listen to it below. READ MORE: Fire, fireworks and flaming babies: the five hottest moments in Rammstein’s stunning Milton Keynes show It’s the title track of their upcoming new album, which is set for release on April 29. It’s the eighth studio album from the Berlin band, which is made up of Till Lindemann (vocals), Paul Landers (guitar), Richard Z. Kruspe (guitar), Flake (keyboards), Oliver Riedel (bass) and Christoph Schneider (drums). The new album will be released on multiple formats on 29 April – including a...
The Black Keys have announced the details of their 11th studio album ‘Dropout Boogie’ and shared new track ‘Wild Child’ – check it out below. READ MORE: The Black Keys on accidental new LP ‘Delta Kream’: “We never thought of it as an album” ‘Dropout Boogie’ is set for release May 13, 2022, which is the day before the 20th anniversary of The Black Keys’ first record, ‘The Big Come Up’. ‘Dropout Boogie’ is available to pre-order here and will feature appearances from Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ Top), Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound), and Angelo Petraglia (Kings Of Leon’s producer...