Pharrell Williams has praised the writing prowess of Kendrick Lamar, declaring that his bars hit so hard “because he knows how to be very disciplined with a subject matter”. READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar – ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ review: a cathartic, soul-bearing...
Julian Casablancas has called The Smile’s set at this year’s Primavera Sound the “best show I’ve seen in years”. Radiohead and The Strokes were both performing last night (June 10) as part of the Barcelona festival’s second weekend. READ MORE: The Smile live in London: Radiohead side...
Content warning: This article discusses allegations of sexual assault. Kris Wu is to be sentenced over charges of rape and “group licentiousness”, it has been reported, with a secret trial said to have been held in Beijing on Friday (June 10). According to the...
Muse’s Matt Bellamy has claimed that Donald Trump’s reign of division in the US allowed Vladimir Putin to “cause chaos” in the West. The frontman was talking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, ahead of the Devon rockers’ new album, ‘Will Of The...
Coldplay’s Chris Martin joined puppet group The Weirdos for a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (June 10). The puppet band was created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, and recently signed to Atlantic and Parlophone Records. READ MORE: Coldplay: “This is...
David Lynch has paid tribute to his frequent collaborator Julee Cruise, following the news of the singer’s death. Cruise, who famously sang the theme tune for Lynch’s Twin Peaks, died on Thursday (June 9), her husband Edward Grinnan announced on social media yesterday (10)....
FKA twigs is the latest to perform for NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series, debuting her upcoming single ‘Killer’ in-between cuts from her ‘Magdalene’ album. READ MORE: FKA twigs: “There are so many sides to me that the world hasn’t seen yet” Coming as part of NPR’s...
Kate Bush has shared a new statement on ‘Running Up That Hill’ after it reached a new peak on the Official UK Singles Chart. The 1985 single has been witnessing a resurgence after it featured as a prominent part of the storyline in Stranger...
During her headlining set at this year’s Primavera Sound festival, Lorde delivered a cover of Bananarama’s 1983 hit ‘Cruel Summer’. READ MORE: Lorde live in Minneapolis: artist for the ages crafts euphoric, three-act extravaganza The Kiwi singer has long been known to indulge in...
Manic Street Preachers have postponed tomorrow’s (June 12) show at the Peterborough Embankment, after frontman James Dean Bradfield tested positive for COVID-19. READ MORE: Manic Street Preachers live in London: potent missives bring life to the party Sharing the news on social media yesterday...
