Griff has announced the details of her debut album ‘Vertigo’ and has shared that this LP is “the full story”. The Brits Rising star winner announced that ‘Vertigo’ is set for release on July 19 via Warner (pre-order / pre-save the album here). The LP will consist of 19 tracks including her recently released single ‘Miss Me Too’. To tease the tracklist, Griff shared a photo of herself in a massive white dress on her Instagram, with the song titles printed on the train of the garment. The dress was created by Central Saint Martins designer Eden Tan. Speaking...
K-pop girl group Kep1er will reportedly disband in July after discussions about a potential contract extension fall through. Today (April 25), South Korean news outlet Star News reported that Kep1er will disband in July as originally scheduled, with the members returning back to their respective agencies thereafter. The K-pop act were in discussions for a contract extension earlier this month, according to Dispatch. The temporary girl group – comprising Yujin, Xiaoting, Mashiro, Chaehyun, Dayeon, Hikaru, Huening Bahiyyih, Youngeun and Yeseo – were formed through the 2021 reality show Girls Planet 999 and had a contract for two years and six months. Per Star...
Tickets for Glastonbury 2024 have now all officially sold out following the re-sale, but there are still some ways to get into to this year’s festival. Glastonbury will return to Worthy Farm between June 26 and 30 with headliners Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA, while Shania Twain will take on the legends slot at this year’s event (check out the full line-up with stage splits so far here). Understandably, demand for tickets was fierce, with organiser Emily Eavis revealing that the event had its “highest percentage of paid ticket balances ever”. Never fear, though – Glastonbury wouldn’t be what...
Maya Hawke has shared a new single called ‘Hang In There’ – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: Maya Hawke live in Brooklyn: an enchanting homecoming gig from the Hollywood star The song marks the latest preview of the singer-songwriter and Stranger Things actor’s third album ‘Chaos Angel’, which is due for release on May 31 via Mom+Pop (pre-order here). “He said, he could see through to your core/ You thought, his heart was open like yours,” Hawke sings in the first verse. “That he was just trying to hide it/ That he knew you better than you...
The UK government has rejected the recommendations suggested by the Misogyny In Music report to improve gender equality in the music industry. The report was published in January by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC), which warned that women in the music industry face “endemic” misogyny and discrimination and said “urgent action” was required to tackle the issue. The document described the industry as a “boys’ club” where sexual harassment and abuse are common, and the non-reporting of such incidents is high. Victims who do speak out struggle to be believed or may find their career ends as a...
The full trailer for Marvel‘s Deadpool & Wolverine has finally arrived – watch it below. Released last night (April 22), Marvel – and Ryan Reynolds – has at long last released a full trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine that finally showcases Hugh Jackman‘s Wolverine. In the action-packed trailer, we’re introduced to Logan/Wolverine as he sits in a bar before being propositioned by Deadpool to join him on a world-saving mission. The pair don’t seem to get along, trading blows before finally uniting to save Deadpool’s world. Throughout the rest of the trailer – soundtracked by Madonna‘s ‘Like A Prayer’...
Glastonbury Festival has announced the line-up for the electronic, disco and reggae-oriented Glade area, with Faithless, Fatboy Slim, Camelphat, Groove Armada and more all set to play. The area plays host to a huge range of DJs and other electronic-leaning acts. Some of the acts further down the line-up include Goldie Live, Chris Stussy, Mall Grab, Enzo Siragusa and Gok Wan. Also set to perform are D:ream, Desiree, Logic1000, Kurupt FM and more. Check out the full line-up below: The @GladeAreaGlasto returns for Glastonbury 2024 with a superb line-up of DJs and live acts playing eclectic grooves, electronic beats, reggae, dub...
Kid Cudi‘s set at Coachella 2024 came to an abrupt end on Sunday after the rapper broke his foot during the performance. READ MORE: Coachella 2024: surprises, technical difficulties and a distinct lack of vibes Kid Cudi made his return to the California festival for the first time since 2019, performing a set at the Sahara Tent that was announced as a last-minute addition to Coahcella last week. During the set, Kid Cudi jumped off the stage to get closer to his fans at the barricades, but broke his foot in the process during ‘Memories’. He was carried out of...
Rednex’s song ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ has inspired a viral event that has seen the band smash a YouTube record. The band took to YouTube to announce that their music has received 3billion views in 26 days, thanks to a meme that reworks their hit. A sound called ‘Gedagedigedagedago’, which is a garbled version of the first lyric from ‘Cotton Eye Joe’, has spread across the social media platform with videos that have garnered millions of views using it. Danish singer Razi Irawani kicked off the trend in 2023, where his video went viral on TikTok. However, the song went...
Leeds club Wire has announced that it is to permanently close its doors in June. The long-running venue, which includes a 300-capacity live music space in the basement, is just the latest casualty of a grassroots live music industry that is under increasing pressure. Confirming the news on Instagram, Wire wrote: “It is with great sadness that we are announcing the permanent closure of Wire on Sunday 2 June 2024.” Advertisement “Since re-opening after the pandemic the UK nightlife industry has been under immense pressure which we have not been immune to,” they continued. “The cost-of-living crisis & changing...