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Watch Bon Iver give ‘PDLIF’ its live debut
Bon Iver released a new single called ‘PDLIF’ last year, and last night (October 22) they performed it live for the very first time – you can watch below. READ MORE: Bon Iver – ‘i, i’ review Justin Vernon and co. gave the track (short for ‘Please Don’t Live In Fear’) its live debut at first of two special shows at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. The gigs have been put on in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their second album, ‘Bon Iver, Bon Iver’. Titled Sincerely grateful, an ad for the shows describes them as a “unique...
Crowdfunder set up to help artists who pulled out of Hit The North over SSD Concerts allegations
A GoFundMe crowdfunder has been set up to help the artists who pulled out of today’s Hit The North Festival over allegations levelled at the event’s promoters, SSD Concerts. The managing director of the northeast-based company, Steve Davis, resigned with “immediate effect” back in April, shortly after former staff members accused SSD of “underpaying” workers and making them feel “uncomfortable” while doing their job. The promoters initially denied the claims, calling them “false and malicious”, and insisting that they do “not tolerate bullying, harassment or discrimination in any form”. Artists including Sam Fender, IDLES and Kelly Lee Owens subsequently...
Jack Harlow on Kanye West: “I think he sees himself as Mozart or Beethoven”
Jack Harlow has shared his thoughts on how Kanye West views himself and his music at this stage in his career. READ MORE: Kanye West – ‘DONDA’ review: some gems among lots – and lots – of filler Speaking in a new interview, Harlow was asked about West’s “doom aesthetic”, referring to his current fashion choices and the cult energy surrounding his recent stadium gatherings to promote new album ‘DONDA’. “I think he sees himself as Mozart or Beethoven,” Harlow told GQ. “I think he’s worried, not about what it looks like now but what it will look like in...
Sports Team among acts to pull out of Hit The North Festival over SSD Concerts allegations
Sports Team are among the many acts to have pulled out of today’s Hit The North Festival over allegations levelled at the event’s promoters, SSD Concerts. The managing director of the northeast-based company, Steve Davis, resigned with “immediate effect” back in April, shortly after former staff members accused SSD of “underpaying” workers and making them feel “uncomfortable” while doing their job. The promoters initially denied the claims, calling them “false and malicious”, and insisting that they do “not tolerate bullying, harassment or discrimination in any form”. Artists including Sam Fender, IDLES and Kelly Lee Owens subsequently severed ties with...
Queen’s Brian May makes surprise appearance at Roger Taylor solo show
Brian May made a surprise appearance during Roger Taylor‘s show in London last night (October 22) – check out the fan-shot footage below. READ MORE: ‘Queen days’: Brian May reflects on his rock ‘n’ roll journey The guitarist took the stage at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, where his Queen bandmate wrapped up a 14-date UK headline tour. Taylor was out on the road in support of his sixth solo album, ‘Outsider’, which arrived on October 1. After performing a string of solo and classic Queen tracks – including ‘Under Pressure’ and ‘These Are the Days of Our Lives’ –...
IDLES’ Joe Talbot says ‘Ultra Mono’ “translated badly” in the absence of live music
IDLES‘ Joe Talbot has explained that he thinks ‘Ultra Mono’ “translated badly” in the absence of live music last year. READ MORE: IDLES: “Loads of people don’t fucking like us” Speaking to Mojo magazine, the frontman reflected on the setbacks of releasing the album in September 2020 – when concerts were still banned in the UK in a bid to curb coronavirus cases. “I think that album translated badly as a home-listening device. The whole point of that record was to build a narrative with our audience,” he said (via Contact Music). Advertisement “The album itself was a caricature of...
Watch The 1975’s Matty Healy perform ‘Jesus Christ 2005…’ with Phoebe Bridgers
The 1975 frontman Matty Healy appeared as the surprise support act at Phoebe Bridgers‘ show in Los Angeles last night (October 22) – check out the footage below. READ MORE: The Big Read – Phoebe Bridgers: “I definitely feel a lot less apologetic than I did before” Healy delivered a special acoustic set at LA’s Greek Theatre, which was the final stop-off on Bridgers’ 2021 US tour. Ahead of the gig, the ‘Punisher’ singer-songwriter told her fans to “come early tonight. trust me”. Bridgers joined Healy on stage to perform ‘Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America’, her collaboration with The...
Taylor Swift shares preview of ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ title track
Taylor Swift has shared a snippet of the title track from ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ – check out the video below. READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s new ‘Fearless’ is a success, but beware the dangers of the re-record The re-recording of the singer-songwriter’s 2012 album – which features the singles ’22’, ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ and ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ – will arrive on November 12. Taking to Instagram last night (October 22), Swift ushered in “Red season” by sharing a clip of herself wearing a red dress before showing off various red accessories, shoes and items of...
Incubus’ Brandon Boyd on 20 years of ‘Morning View’: “We wanted to change our environment dramatically”
Incubus are in the midst of celebrating the 20th anniversary of their fourth album ‘Morning View’, and frontman Brandon Boyd has spoken to NME about the making of the seminal record. READ MORE: Incubus’ Brandon Boyd on lockdown life, new solo material and the time he met Prince Today (October 23), marks 20 years since the band released the record, and to celebrate they are heading back to the Malibu beach house where it was written and recorded for a livestream concert of the record performed in its entirety. Speaking on the initial decision to record the album in...Recent Posts
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