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Dawn Richard’s “Bussifame,” Wizkid’s “Longtime,” And More Songs We Love
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...
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Creative Industries Federation warns of “crippling inequalities” unless government supports UK’s creative sector
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Pete Townshend looks back at The Who in 1967: “I don’t think I was angry”
The new issue of Uncut – in shops now or available to buy online here, with free P&P for the UK – features a massive 12-page interview with Pete Townshend about the past, present and future of The Who. Up for discussion first of...
The View’s Kyle Falconer shares video for new solo single ‘Stress Ball’
The View frontman Kyle Falconer has shared the video of his new single ‘Stress Ball’. See it first on NME below. Following on from his 2018 solo debut ‘No Thank You’ (an album named by Liam Gallagher while holidaying together), Falconer now shares the...
Conan Gray returns with cinematic new single ‘Overdrive’ and tells us about his “nostalgic” new album
Conan Gray has made his return with cinematic new single ‘Overdrive’ – check it out below, as well as the LA-based musician giving us a progress report on his second album. The track is Gray’s first new solo material since the release of his debut...
James Newman reselected as UK’s Eurovision Song Contest entry for 2021
James Newman has been reselected as the UK’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic previously dashed his hopes of taking part. The singer-songwriter was chosen as the UK’s entry last year, but the pandemic forced the event to be cancelled for...
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