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Genesis postpone remaining UK farewell tour dates due to positive COVID test

Genesis have been forced to postpone their final four UK reunion tour dates due to a positive COVID test. For the last fortnight, the band have been travelling across the UK for their ‘The Last Domino?’ tour, which kicked off in Birmingham last month and marked their first shows in 14 years. The band were due to play in Glasgow tonight (October 8) at the SSE Hydro before heading to London for three shows at The O2 on October 11, 12 and 13. All those gigs have now been cancelled. Advertisement “Following guidance and advice from the Government, it...
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Nandi Bushell and Tom Morello’s son Roman share climate action song ‘The Children Will Rise Up!’

Nandi Bushell and Roman Morello have released ‘The Children Will Rise Up!’, a song dedicated to enacting change amid the climate emergency. READ MORE: Nandi Bushell’s greatest cover songs Bushell, an accomplished child musician who became known last year for challenging Foo Fighters‘ Dave Grohl to jam battles over lockdown, wrote the song with Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello‘s son, Roman. The pair, aged 11 and 10 respectively, wrote the song together to empower young people to push for more action to fight climate change. Advertisement An accompanying music video stars Tom Morello along with Jack Black...
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Corey Taylor says new Slipknot music is arriving soon

Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor has confirmed that new music from the band is imminent. Speaking on The Eddie Trunk Podcast, Taylor said that Slipknot’s new album is almost done and that the first single will be coming soon. READ MORE: Corey Taylor: “If I can wear a mask for a two hour Slipknot show, people can wear one for five minutes in a grocery store” He said: “It’s pretty much done. I’d say it’s probably about 80 per cent done. We’re finishing up some music I’ve got a couple more songs to sing.” Advertisement “However, I will say this: don’t be surprised...
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Joy Division announce 40th anniversary vinyl edition of ‘Still’

Joy Division‘s ‘Still’ is getting a 40th anniversary reissue. The compilation record will be re-released on February 11, 2022 and follows on from previous anniversary releases for the band’s ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and ‘Closer’. READ MORE: Ian Curtis: why the enigmatic Joy Division frontman remains British indie’s greatest unknown pleasure ‘Still’ will be a limited edition reissue with a ruby red sleeve and pressed on crystal clear vinyl. It will only be available to buy via New Order’s official store here. Advertisement You can see the vinyl here: Joy Division ‘Still’ reissue – Credit: Press ‘Still’ is a compilation album...
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Bop Shop: Songs From Mitski, Blackstarkids, Eartheater, 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. Mitski:...
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Watch supergroup Loup GarouX’s visceral new video for ‘Gallon Distemper’

Loup GarouX have shared a visceral video for their new single, ‘Gallon Distemper’ – check it out first on NME below. The supergroup features past Mercury nominee, producer and Libertines collaborator Ed Harcourt, Gorillaz and Senseless Things’ drummer Cass Browne and The Feeling bassist Richard Jones, who formed to create “a visceral and vivid sonic landscape” inspired by the likes of Queens Of The Stone Age and the sound of desert stoner rock. READ MORE: Loup GarouX: the QOTSA-inspired, Zomboat-soundtracking new rock supergroup share ‘Painter Of Trophies’ The new video comes as the band also release their debut album, ‘Strangerlands’,...
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Måneskin release their blistering new single ‘MAMMAMIA’ and talk Eurovision, success and more new music

Måneskin have released their blistering new single ‘MAMMAMIA’ – you can hear the Italian band’s latest offering below, and read what they had to say about the pressures of success and inspiring the next generation during a press conference they held yesterday (October 7). Måneskin frontman Damiano David explained during their press conference – which was held at Berlin’s legendary SO36 Club (home of the city’s punk movement that was frequently visited by David Bowie and Iggy Pop) – that they wrote ‘MAMMAMIA’ after winning this year’s Eurovision. READ MORE: Italian Eurovision winners Måneskin talk future plans and “bullshit”...
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Sam Fender celebrates Newcastle’s takeover at St. James’ Park: “I’m really, really hungover”

Sam Fender enjoyed a celebratory night out in his hometown of Newcastle last night (October 7) after controversial owner Mike Ashley finally departed Newcastle United. Pictures of Fender celebrating with fans outside St James’ Park, Newcastle’s ground, have appeared on social media overnight, while earlier this morning (October 8) Fender appeared on BBC Breakfast where he recounted the night’s celebrations. READ MORE: Sam Fender: “This album is probably the best thing I’ve done in my life” “Well, we did Jools Holland and then we went straight up to St James’. My saxophone player Johnny got on the...
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Listen to Jesy Nelson’s Nicki Minaj-featuring new song, ‘Boyz’

Jesy Nelson has released her new single ‘Boyz’ today and it features a verse from Nicki Minaj – listen to it below. READ MORE: Jesy Nelson’s departure from Little Mix sets an important precedent. The pop machine should take note The song samples Diddy’s ‘Bad Boy 4 Life’ and is the first new music Nelson has shared since announcing her departure from Little Mix. The video for the song sees Nelson moving into a new neighbourhood and annoying her neighbours with loud music after arriving on a tour bus. Minaj appears later on in the video and performs her guest verse...
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Tame Impala, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Jamie xx and more announced for Rock en Seine

Tame Impala, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Jamie xx and Kraftwerk have been announced as next year’s Rock en Seine headliners. READ MORE: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis live in London: Minimal elements for maximum impact They will be joined by support acts including Jehnny Beth, Aurora, Diiv, La Femme, The Blaze, FKJ, Los Bitchos, Malik Djoudi and The Limiñanas. The Paris festival will take place across four days – an extension to the normal three day event – between August 25-28 2022 at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud. You can buy tickets for the festival here. Advertisement The festival is returning after...
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