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Here’s a trailer for the new ‘Rip It Up And Start Again’ documentary
An official extended trailer for the new Rip It Up And Start Again documentary has been released. The forthcoming film is based on Simon Reynolds’ 2005 book of the same name, which offered the reader “a big-picture view of the entire post-punk period” between 1978-1984. READ MORE: The least punk things John Lydon has ever said The doc was directed by Nikolaos Katranis and Russell Craig Richardson and features new interviews with the likes of Jah Wobble (PiL), Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), Ana da Silva (Raincoats) and Mark Stewart (The Pop Group). Rip It Up… will also include rare live...
Eminem says Kendrick Lamar is one of the “top-tier lyricists” of all time
Eminem has praised Kendrick Lamar in a new interview, describing the Compton rapper as one of the “top-tier lyricists” of all time. The two artists will perform along with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige during Sunday’s Super Bowl Halftime Show (February 13), which is being held at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. READ MORE: 20 albums to get excited about in 2022 Speaking earlier this week ahead of the joint performance, Eminem was asked by Sway Calloway on SiriusXM’s Shade 45 if he agreed that Lamar was “the most electrifying vocalist of his generation”. Advertisement “I absolutely...
Doja Cat’s rework of Hole’s ‘Celebrity Skin’ has dropped in full
Doja Cat has released her cover of Hole‘s classic single ‘Celebrity Skin’ in full – you can listen to it below. The Los Angeles artist previewed her take on Courtney Love and co.’s 1998 track yesterday (February 10). It was recorded as part of a team-up with Taco Bell for The Grande Escape, an advert designed to “give fans a bold new taste of what it means to Live Más”. READ MORE: Courtney Love: “I feel like the luckiest motherfucker in the history of rock’n’roll” Doja Cat’s new version of Hole’s ‘Celebrity Skin’ – the original of which appears...
Dr. Dre jokes he’s had to talk Eminem and Snoop Dogg out of “pulling their penises out” during Super Bowl Halftime Show
Dr. Dre has joked that he’s had to talk Eminem and Snoop Dogg out of “pulling their penises out” during Sunday’s Super Bowl Halftime Show (February 13). Dre, Eminem and Snoop will perform live with Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige during halftime of the NFL championship game, which is being held at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. READ MORE: The biggest moments from The Weeknd’s Super Bowl half-time show During a press conference that took place yesterday (February 10) promoting the Halftime Show, Dre, Snoop and Blige were asked if fans could “look forward to any surprises” during...
Rick Rubin announces debut book ‘The Creative Act: A Way Of Being’
Rick Rubin has announced his debut book, The Creative Act: A Way Of Being. The acclaimed music producer and Def Jam Records co-founder will publish the title in early 2023, The Guardian reports. READ MORE: 12 reasons why Rick Rubin’s an almighty badass The Creative Act… is said to be a non-fiction title focusing on the process of creativity. “I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art,” Rubin explained in a statement. “Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.” Advertisement According to UK publisher Canongate,...
Bop Shop: Songs From Pusha T, LØLØ And Maggie Lindemann, Madison Rose, 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. LØLØ...
Foxes, Introverted Pop Star, Dances Back Into The Spotlight
By Jack Irvin Foxes didn’t plan to take six years off between albums, but following the release of her most recent full-length project, 2016’s All I Need, the U.K. singer-songwriter born Louisa Rose Allen was in need of a reset. Ever since bursting onto the scene as the vocalist on Zedd’s Grammy-winning 2012 single “Clarity,” which dominated dance floors globally and scored Foxes a record deal with Sony Music, she felt pressured to recreate its success with more EDM tracks. The musician recalls playing her synthpop debut album, 2014’s Glorious, for American label representatives before it dropped and being...
Watch Adele guest-judge G-A-Y’s ‘Porn Idol’ at London’s Heaven
Adele made a surprise appearance during G-A-Y at London’s Heaven nightclub last night (February 10) – check out the footage below. The singer-songwriter is in the capital after attending this week’s BRIT Awards 2022, where she won Artist Of The Year, Song Of The Year (‘Easy On Me’) and Mastercard Album Of The Year (’30’). READ MORE: Adele – ‘30’ album review: dependable pop titan finally mixes things up Today (February 11) videos and images have emerged of Adele attending G-A-Y’s ‘Porn Idol’ event. One clip sees the star being tasked with picking the winner of the competition by...
Watch Halsey and Machine Gun Kelly perform ‘Forget Me Too’ live in LA
Halsey joined Machine Gun Kelly during his set in LA last night (February 10) to perform their 2020 collaboration ‘Forget Me Too’ – you can watch fan-shot footage of the performance below. Both artists co-headlined the opening night of the Super Bowl Music Fest yesterday, which is running at the Crypto.com Arena until tomorrow (February 12) to celebrate this year’s NFL championship game. READ MORE: Halsey: “I’ve always been driven to reinvent myself and reinvent my genre” Kelly’s set saw him perform with an array of special guests, including Blink-182‘s Travis Barker, Willow and Trippie Redd. He also covered...Recent Posts
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