A musicology expert has told London’s High Court that Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Shape Of You’ is “coincidentally similar” and bears “distinctive differences” to the song the singer is accused of copying. It’s alleged that Sheeran and two of his co-writers, Johnny McDaid and Steve Mac,...
Ghost delivered a live rendition of their recent single ‘Call Me Little Sunshine’ on US TV last night (March 16) – tune in below. The band appeared as the musical guests on yesterday’s episode of the chat show Jimmy Kimmel Live! in support of...
Liam Gallagher is set to release a recording of his Down By The River Thames livestream show as a new live album. The former Oasis frontman performed a special set on a barge as he travelled down the Thames in London in December 2020,...
Julia Fox has defended her ex-boyfriend Kanye West following the rapper’s numerous shots at Pete Davidson, the comedian who is dating West’s estranged wife Kim Kardashian. READ MORE: Uncut Gems review – Adam Sandler sparkles in anxiety-inducing thriller that may give you a heart-attack...
Former Brexit minister David Frost has admitted that the Brexit deal he helped negotiate presents “a whole set of problems” for touring musicians and their crew. The deal was on the receiving end of a huge backlash from across the music industry last year....
Russian rapper Oxxxymiron has delivered a passionate speech to Russians who support the country’s invasion of Ukraine, “begging” them to “investigate the alternative”. The artist – who cancelled a series of shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg in protest against the war last month...
Aimee Mann has claimed that she’s been dropped as the support act for Steely Dan‘s 2022 US headline tour. As Stereogum reports, Mann shared the news via a hand-drawn comic strip that she posted to her official Instagram page earlier today (March 17). The...
Slipknot have finally confirmed the identity of their newest member, known as Tortilla Man, who has been with the band since 2019. READ MORE: NME meets Slipknot’s Clown and Tortilla Man: “There’s been a lot of blood on stage” The band confirmed Tortilla Man’s...
Global K-pop festival KCON will be returning as an in-person event in the United States, South Korea and Japan this year. READ MORE: Kihyun reflects on finding peace in ‘Voyager’: “Right now, I’m more of a free person” South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM...
Kanye West has been temporarily barred from accessing Instagram, with a Meta representative claiming the rapper’s recent posts violated policies on hate speech, bullying and harassment. READ MORE: Divorce, Drake disses and problematic features: 10 talking points from Kanye West’s ‘DONDA’ Per TMZ, the suspension...