Paul McCartney says his parents were “the original inspiration” for his Beatles and solo music
Paul McCartney has said his parents were “the original inspiration” for his songs with The Beatles and his solo career. READ MORE: McCartney 3, 2, 1 review: a gimmick-free deep dive into The Beatles’ oeuvre He said that although there had been “so many”...
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Bop Shop: Songs By Charli XCX, Conan Gray, Alex Lahey, 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...
Starsailor announce 20th anniversary edition of ‘Love Is Here’ and UK tour
Starsailor have announced a deluxe reissue of their debut album, ‘Love Is Here’, commemorating its recent 20th anniversary. Initially released on October 8, 2001, the new edition of the album will land on December 10, with pre-orders for two-disc CD and vinyl pressings available...
Franz Ferdinand announce UK and European ‘Greatest Hits’ tour
Franz Ferdinand have announced a UK and European headline tour for 2022 – see all the details below. The Scottish band will head out on the road next spring in support of their ‘Hits To The Head’ ‘best of’ album, which is due for...
The Long Blondes announce ‘Someone To Drive You Home’ 15th anniversary reissue
The Long Blondes have announced plans for a deluxe reissue of their 2006 debut album ‘Someone To Drive You Home‘. The Sheffield band are releasing a digital version and a double gatefold LP, pressed on to red and yellow vinyl to mirror the album’s...
Kanye West defends performing with Marilyn Manson and DaBaby, criticises Me Too movement
Kanye West has defended his decision to perform alongside Marilyn Manson and DaBaby, while describing the Me Too movement as “power and politics”. West – now legally known as Ye – took part in a lengthy, wide-ranging interview on the Drink Champs podcast yesterday...
Curtis Harding If Words Were Flowers
On Curtis Harding’s third solo album, music is a fundamentally hopeful medium. “Now in this present darkness, all ears just listen,” he raps on “Hopeful”, his flow nimble and bouncy and slightly rushed out of excitement. “A mass has formed to cure the common...
John Coltrane A Love Supreme (Live in Seattle)
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