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:...
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’,...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
NCT 127 have revealed that they will be releasing a new repackaged album titled ‘Favorite’ later this month. READ MORE: NCT 127 – ‘Sticker’ review: an ambitious effort to uphold their status as trendsetters The boyband recently shared on Twitter that they would soon be dropping ‘Favorite’, a repackaged version of their third full-length album ‘Sticker’, which was released just last month. The idol group had also announced that the record, which arrives on October 25, is now available for pre-order. NCT 127 정규 3집 리패키지 ‘Favorite’ 10월 25일 발매! 오늘부터 예약 판매 시작! NCT 127 The 3rd Repackage...
Madonna‘s new documentary film, Madame X, will make its UK television debut tomorrow night (October 7). READ MORE: Madonna – ‘Madame X’ review: Bold, bizarre, self-referential and unlike anything she’s ever done before The film, which will air on MTV UK at 10:00pm, chronicles the legendary pop star’s recent ‘Madame X’ tour in support of her 14th studio album of the same name. Directed by Ricardo Gomes, the concert film will feature an array of footage from the singer’s 2019/2020 tour, including shots of the 48 on-stage performers (including Madonna’s children as well as musicians and dancers from around the...
Björk has announced that she’ll be bringing her immersive theatrical tour ‘Cornucopia’ to Los Angeles next year for a trio of dates. READ MORE: Björk’s ‘Cornucopia’ live in London: an audacious, expectation-disrupting spectacular from an artist unbothered with people-pleasing ‘Cornucopia’ is based on the singer’s 2017 album ‘Utopia’ and is her first official theatrical concert tour. It’s directed by Argentine filmmaker Lucrecia Martel, with designer Chiara Stevenson’s stage designed to resemble fungi. The newly announced shows are scheduled for early 2022 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on January 26, 29 and February 1. Tickets go on sale next...
Bugzy Malone has released a brand new track called ‘War Mode’ – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: Bugzy Malone – ‘The Resurrection’ review: cinematic sounds and confessional rhymes It’s the Manchester rapper’s first new music since being cleared of assault charges last month which stemmed from an incident that took place in September 2018. Proving he’s triumphant in times of adversity, ‘War Mode’ – released via B-Somebody Records – hears Bugzy (real name Aaron Davies) showcase his resilient and robust character, declaring he’s back in the line of duty. Advertisement “I’m going into war mode and that means I’ll...