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The Rolling Stones reflect on the “huge loss” of Charlie Watts
The Rolling Stones have reflected on the “huge loss” of Charlie Watts in their first interview since the drummer’s death. Watts died at the age of 80 last month (August 24), prompting a huge outpouring of tributes from the music world and beyond. READ MORE: Charlie Watts, 1941 – 2021: the ballast that kept The Rolling Stones tempered and on-track Earlier this week, the Stones dedicated their first show of 2021 to the late drummer. “We all miss Charlie so much,” Mick Jagger told the crowd. “We miss him as a band, we miss him as friends on and off...
Rush’s Geddy Lee to release memoir written while grieving Neil Peart
Rush frontman Geddy Lee is set to release a memoir, written as a means of coping with the loss of legendary drummer and longtime friend Neil Peart during the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE: Neil Peart obituary, 1952-2020: The Professor of drums who weaved fantasy into rock Writing in an Instagram post this week (September 21), Lee said that while he was “locked down for over a year and a half” he spent lots of time with his family, but struggled to deal with Peart’s death. The 68-year-old singer also lost his mother in July. “My friend and collaborator on the...
Watch Wolf Alice’s haunting live version of ‘Lipstick On The Glass’
Wolf Alice have shared a special live performance of ‘Lipstick On The Glass’ – you can watch it below. The band performed the ‘Blue Weekend’ track at Union Chapel in Islington, London as part of the Jim Beam Welcome Sessions series. READ MORE: Wolf Alice: “We’re a tiny bit more comfortable in the world” A choir joins in with the song from the venue’s seating area towards the end of the video, with the band playing on stage. According to an official description, lead singer Ellie Rowsell sang in the choir at the church growing up. Advertisement “We wanted...
Geese share captivating title track from debut album ‘Projector’
Brooklyn’s Geese have shared a new track and revealed details of two London shows – listen to ‘Projector’ below. The new song is the latest preview of the band’s debut album, also titled ‘Projector’, and follows recent single ‘Low Era’. READ MORE: Geese – Brooklyn band’s bruising debut single is a perfect arrival Discussing the new track, frontman Cameron Winter said: “The opening riff on ‘Projector’ was the first thing we ever wrote for the record. When the song was finished, it became a jumping off point for the rest of the album. Advertisement “We liked it because it was...
SZA Sings About ‘The Anonymous Ones’ In New Dear Evan Hansen Song
Tomorrow (September 24), the film adaptation of hit musical Dear Evan Hansen will finally hit theaters, and with it comes a brand-new song written specifically for the movie. That’s fairly common for Hollywood treatments of Broadway shows. But what makes Dear Evan Hansen‘s new tune, “The Anonymous Ones,” special is who co-wrote it (and who sings it in the film), as well as who sings it on the soundtrack. For the film, star Amandla Stenberg collaborated with original music writers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul to make “The Anonymous Ones” a real moment for her character, Alana. And in...
Ringo Starr says he will miss “beautiful human being” Charlie Watts
Ringo Starr has paid tribute to late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, calling him a “beautiful human being.” READ MORE: In celebration of stars who, like Charlie Watts, don’t give a damn about fame Watts died last month (August 24) at the age of 80. The drummer had undergone an undisclosed medical procedure in the weeks before his death, which had caused him to pull out of the Stones’ upcoming US tour. Upon the news of Watts’ death, Stones members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood all shared tributes on social media, with the latter simply writing: “I love you my fellow Gemini ~ I...
Apple objects to new EU plans to make all phone chargers the same
The EU is set to propose new laws for all mobile phone companies to use a universal charger in a bid to make life easier for consumers. The European Union executive and EU lawmakers have been pushing for a common charger for over a decade, saying it would be better for the environment and more convenient for users, according to The Telegraph. It is estimated the law could cut e-waste by 980 tonnes a year. The Commission wants the sale of chargers to be decoupled from devices, and also proposed a harmonised charging port within the EU. Advertisement The...
Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty’s accuser speaks in first TV interview: “I’m tired of being afraid”
Content warning: This article contains discussion of alleged sexual assault. Jennifer Hough, the woman who accused Nicki Minaj‘s husband Kenneth Petty of sexual assault in 1994 and recently filed a lawsuit against the couple for intimidation, has spoken out in a new interview. Hough alleged Petty raped her at knifepoint in 1994, when they were both 16 years old. Petty was charged with first-degree attempted rape the following year, and pleaded guilty to attempted rape. He spent about four and a half years in prison as a result. Last month, Hough filed a lawsuit against Petty and Minaj, accusing...
Watch footage from Fugees’ first reunion show in New York
After announcing their reunion this week, Fugees played their first show in 15 years in New York last night (September 22) – see footage, setlist, reaction and more below. The hugely influential hip-hop group – Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel – announced this week that they would reunite for a 2021 world tour celebrating 25 years of their classic 1996 record ‘The Score’. A series of worldwide arena shows begin in November, but the band previewed the tour last night with a special pop-up show at The Rooftop at Pier 17 venue in New York City. Advertisement At the show,...Recent Posts
Watch Wolf Alice’s haunting live version of ‘Lipstick On The Glass’
Geese share captivating title track from debut album ‘Projector’
SZA Sings About ‘The Anonymous Ones’ In New Dear Evan Hansen Song
Ringo Starr says he will miss “beautiful human being” Charlie Watts
Apple objects to new EU plans to make all phone chargers the same