Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo has reflected on his band’s debut album, saying he believed they would be “the next Nirvana“. After forming in 1992, Weezer released their first self-titled album – dubbed ‘The Blue Album’ – in May 1994, a month after the death of Kurt Cobain and the dissolution of grunge heroes Nirvana. READ MORE: Weezer: “This album is about feeling isolated, alienated and secluded – it’s perfect for now” Speaking to Rolling Stone for their Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums podcast, Cuomo and his bandmates discussed the writing and recording of the album, and how they believed it...
Britney Spears has criticised the journalist Diane Sawyer for a 2003 interview. The pop star took to social media in a since-deleted Instagram post (per The Wrap) to take aim at Sawyer for a notorious conversation the pair had nearly two decades ago. READ MORE: Controlling Britney Spears review: toxic conservatorship back under the microscope “Seriously though… I lived in my apartment for a year and never spoke to anyone…” Spears began in the post. Advertisement “My manager put that woman in my home and made me talk to her on national television and she asked if I had a...
The remains of a body found nearly 40 years ago have finally been identified as Frank “Frankie” Little Jr., a former member of the R&B band The O’Jays. Little was a Cleveland musician and songwriter who joined The O’Jays as a guitarist and songwriter in the mid-60s. He worked on a number of the band’s songs including 1964’s ‘Do the Jerk’, 1966’s ‘Pretty Words’ and 1967’s ‘Oh, How You Hurt Me’. The Twinsburg Police Department in Ohio announced yesterday (December 14) that human remains that were discovered in a bin bag behind a now-closed business on February 18, 1982...
Holly Johnson has performed ‘The Power of Love’ on Never Mind The Buzzcocks – check it out above. The Frankie Goes To Hollywood singer took to the stage in the rebooted Buzzcocks Christmas special, for a rendition of their 1984 single. READ MORE: The return of ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’: “It was chaos” In the forthcoming special, which airs tonight (December 15), Johnson takes to the stage alongside presenter Greg Davies and regular panelists Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix and Daisy May Cooper. Advertisement Johnson is joined by BBC Radio 6’s Lauren Laverne and comedian Asim Chaudhry as special guests – marking...
Coachella promoter Goldenvoice has sued Live Nation over an upcoming festival called Coachella Day One 22. The new event is set to be held just five miles away from Coachella’s location in Indio, California on New Year’s Eve (December 31) and feature appearances from Shaquille O’Neal and more. As Billboard reports, Goldenvoice filed a lawsuit for trademark infringement on Monday (December 13) against Live Nation at the US District Court in California. The suit is levelled against Live Nation and not, as would be traditional, against the festival’s organisers. Advertisement That’s because the organisers of Coachella Day One 22, the...
Luis Aponte, the drummer for hardcore band Jesus Piece, will play alongside Charli XCX on Saturday Night Live this weekend (December 18) after a performance video went viral. READ MORE: Charli XCX live in London: isolation anthems finally get their special airing In July, Jesus Piece played Forrest Lodge VFW Hall and Club in Sellersville, Philadelphia as part of a punk all-dayer to celebrate the return of live music. Aponte’s performance was captured by hate5six, a channel run by revered hardcore videographer Sunny Singh and when they released it in October, it went viral. Watch the footage below: Advertisement...
2PM member Chansung has announced several big changes to come in 2022. READ MORE: 2PM – ‘Must’ review: a classy, carefree comeback from one of K-pop’s most beloved veterans Earlier today (December 15), the singer and actor took to Instagram to share his plans to depart from long-time agency JYP Entertainment in 2022 with a handwritten letter. In his statement, 2PM member also announced his upcoming marriage along, as well as his fiancée’s pregnancy. “There is someone who I have been in a relationship with for a long time… While preparing and planning marriage with this person after my...
The line-up for next year’s edition of the BUKU Music + Art Project has been announced, with Tyler, The Creator and Tame Impala set to headline the New Orleans festival. READ MORE: Tyler, the Creator’s incredible BET Awards speech was a true celebration of the outsider The two-day event is set to go down across the weekend of Friday March 25 and Saturday 26. Per the festival’s website, it’ll take place “against the backdrop of the Market Street Power Plant along the banks of the Mississippi River”, and promises to deliver “all the energy and vibes of an underground...
TWICE have announced two additional dates in North America for their upcoming ‘III’ world tour. READ MORE: TWICE – ‘Formula Of Love: O+T=˂3’ review: a masterful win befitting their global expansion Yesterday (December 14), the K-pop girl group shared that they would be performing for additional nights in Los Angeles and New York for their upcoming tour after selling out tickets for their previously announced shows in the American cities. “Thanks to love and support from TWICE’s global fans, we decided to hold two more concerts in the US,” wrote JYP Entertainment in a statement, per The Korea Times....
The Wiggles have announced a double album of covers titled ‘ReWiggled’, which will see both the band themselves put their jaunty pop spin on a slate of other artists’ songs, and over a dozen Australian acts reinvent The Wiggles’ own classics. READ MORE: The Chats: “We’re self-aware. We know we’re not cool” The first disc of ‘ReWiggled’ will comprise new takes on songs like ‘Hot Potato’, ‘Big Red Car’ and ‘We’re All Fruit Salad!’, with 13 bands – including DZ Deathrays, San Cisco, Luca Brasi and Polish Club – stepping up to the plate alongside solo artists like Stella...