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NCT 127’s Mark and Johnny say ‘Sticker’ brings a “different type of impact”
NCT 127 have opened up about what they feel about their latest single ‘Sticker’, from their newly released studio album of the same name. READ MORE: NCT 127 – ‘Sticker’ review: an ambitious effort to uphold their status as trendsetters NCT 127 members Johnny and Mark recently made an appearance on The Travis Mills Show on Apple Music, where the two idols spoke to host Travis Mills about the sound of ‘Sticker’ and impact they feel it has on listeners. When asked what fans can expect from the record, Johnny responded by saying that listeners can expect to “be...
Trial date set for man accused of killing Nipsey Hussle
A date has been set for the trial of Eric Holder, the man accused of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019. READ MORE: Nipsey Hussle, 1985-2019: a musician who gave a voice to the voiceless and changed the face of indie rap As Rolling Stone reports, a Los Angeles County judge has set Holder’s trial for January 5 next year after numerous delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, the retirement of the previous judge in the trial, and the resignation of Holder’s prior lawyer – former O. J. Simpson attorney Christopher Darden – who was replaced by public defender Aaron Jansen....
Lil Nas X reveals he wanted Lady Gaga on his album and Nicki Minaj on the song ‘Industry Baby’
Lil Nas X has revealed some A-list collaborations he had in mind for ‘Montero’, his debut studio album released last Friday (September 17). READ MORE: Lil Nas X – ‘Montero’ review: ‘Old Town Road’ prankster makes his case as a Serious Artist In a Twitter Q&A conducted by the artist yesterday (September 22), Lil Nas X fielded questions from fans who used the hashtag #askMONTERO. One user asked if he would ever collaborate with Lady Gaga, to which Lil Nas X responded: “Yes i actually wanted a song with her on the album but i never finished writing to...
Guitar Johnny Ramone played for nearly 20 years is up for auction
A guitar used extensively by the late Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone is now up for auction. The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II electric guitar, among other Ramones paraphernalia, has been listed by RR Auction. According to the auction house, Ramone – real name John Cummings – used the guitar from 1977 to 1996, playing it in all live performances, an estimated 1,985 shows in total. The guitar also features on all 15 live and studio albums by Ramones during this period. Those include ‘Rocket to Russia’, ‘End of the Century’ and ‘¡Adios Amigos!’, the Ramones’ final album before breaking up in 1996....
Watch adorable mascots rock out onstage during Foo Fighters set
Attendees of the three-day Dreamforce conference in San Francisco were treated to a performance by non other than Foo Fighters – and a few unexpected visitors. The band kicked off the event, held by tech company Salesforce and, during a performance of ‘All My Life’, were joined onstage by a trio of the company’s mascots – Astro, Einstein and Ruth. Frontman Dave Grohl acknowledged his costumed buddies for bringing a special energy to the show, Grohl pulling things back so the critters could catch their breath. Advertisement “I’m going to break it down, because I know you’re fucking dying...
Delta 5 singer and guitarist Julz Sale has died
Julz Sale of Leeds post-punk band Delta 5 has died. The singer and guitarist’s death was confirmed by record label Rough Trade, who released much of the band’s work in the UK, and where Sale was employed for some time following Delta 5’s breakup. US label Kill Rock Stars, who released a compilation of early Delta 5 material titled ‘Singles & Sessions 1979-1981’ in 2006, also paid their respects to Sale on social media, writing that Sale’s “contribution to punk, post-punk and music at large will be felt forever”. Can you hear those people behind me? Looking at your...
Netflix shares ‘Britney vs Spears’ trailer and release date
Netflix has shared the trailer for its upcoming Britney Spears documentary, Britney vs Spears – you can watch it below. The streaming platform announced the Erin Lee Carr-directed project yesterday (September 21) by posting an 18-second teaser on social media. Now, it has been confirmed that the film will arrive on September 28. READ MORE: Why is #FreeBritney trending and what is a conservatorship? Here’s everything you need to know Following on from Hulu’s Framing Britney Spears, Carr’s doc will once again shine a light on the singer’s controversial conservatorship that began back in 2008. “It’s been 13 years and...
Parcels announce four-date global tour set for later this year
Parcels have announced a four-date global tour set to take place later this year – see the full list of dates below. READ MORE: Parcels: Inside their immaculate live album recorded at David Bowie’s old stomping ground The Australian-born, Berlin-based band took to social media today (September 22) to let fans know that they’ll be hitting the road in November for a run of intimate gigs, taking in shows in London, Paris, Berlin and New York. “London! Paris! Berlin! New York! We’re coming to you this November for our first shows in the last 18 months,” Parcels wrote on...
Neighbourhood Weekender announces 2022 line-up
Neighbourhood Weekender has announced the line-up for its 2022 event, with Courteeners, Kasabian and Blossoms set to headline. READ MORE: Courteeners’ Liam Fray: “The band is my life. When it’s not going great, my life’s not going great” The Warrington two-dayer will take place at Victoria Park on May 28 and 29 next year. Other acts on the bill across the weekend include DMA’S, Becky Hill, Tom Grennan, Starsailor, Cast, The Fratellis and Example. Courteeners will perform on the Saturday, marking their return to the festival for the first time since headlining the inaugural event in 2018. The announcement of the...Recent Posts
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