California bill limiting use of rap lyrics as evidence in court becomes law
The California state legislature’s Assembly Bill 2799 – also known as the Decriminalising Artistic Expression Act, preventing the use of rap lyrics in criminal prosecutions – was signed into law on Friday September 30 by California governor Gavin Newsom. The bill, first approved in August,...
Watch Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp cover The Killers with Chesney Hawkes
For their latest edition of Sunday Lunch, Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp have shared a cover of The Killers‘ ‘Mr Brightside’ by Chesney Hawkes. READ MORE: Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp’s 10 best lockdown covers – ranked! As part of their long-running series of weekly performances from...
Girl In Red announces new Aaron Dessner-produced single ‘October Passed Me By’
Girl In Red has announced details of a new single, produced by The National‘s Aaron Dessner. READ MORE: Girl In Red: “Gen Z expect more honesty, intimacy and rawness” The new track, ‘October Passed Me By’, was recorded with Dessner at his Long Pond...
Machine Gun Kelly joined by Skepta and Yungblud at Wembley gig
Machine Gun Kelly played a huge Wembley Arena gig last night (October 1) and was joined by special guests Skepta and Yungblud – see footage below. READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly – ‘Mainstream Sellout’ review: the one-man pop-punk revival rolls on The rapper and singer...
The Avalanches cancel remaining North American tour dates due to “serious illness”
The Avalanches have cancelled their remaining North American tour dates due to “serious illness”. READ MORE: The Avalanches on sending music to the Moon: “We’ve always been really fascinated by that” The Australian duo have been on tour behind their 2020 album ‘We Will Always...
Watch Bruce Springsteen join The Killers at Madison Square Garden
Bruce Springsteen was the special guest at The Killers‘ second Madison Square Garden show last night (October 1) – watch his three-song cameo below. READ MORE: The Killers and Bruce Springsteen’s new song ‘Dustland’ finds the icons uniting two generations Brandon Flowers and co....
Kendrick Lamar kicks off new season of ‘Saturday Night Live’ with three-song set
Kendrick Lamar was the musical guest for the first episode of the new season of Saturday Night Live last night (October 1) – see his three-song set below. READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar live at Glastonbury 2022: thought-provoking rapper takes the Pyramid Stage Last week, Kendrick...
New version of ‘Three Lions’ confirmed for 2022 World Cup
Frank Skinner and The Lightning Seeds‘ Ian Broudie have confirmed that a new version of their anthem ‘Three Lions‘ will be released for the 2022 World Cup. READ MORE: Why ‘Three Lions’ is still the ultimate football anthem The song – officially titled ‘Three...
Johnny Marr plays Smiths classics with Andy Rourke at Madison Square Garden
Johnny Marr was joined on stage by Smiths bandmate Andy Rourke at his Madison Square Garden gig last night (September 30) – check out footage below. The gig came as part of Marr’s tour in support of The Killers, which began back in August. At...Recent Posts
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