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Arctic Monkeys return to the stage with a glittering disco ball for first gig since 2019
Arctic Monkeys have returned to the stage this evening (August 9) in Istanbul for their first gig since 2019. READ MORE: Arctic Monkeys on the cover: “Science fiction allows you to explore the real world” Alex Turner and co. took to the stage in Istanbul tonight for one of two nights at the Zorlu Center PSM. They’re next due to head to Burgas (August 12), Pula (August 16) and Prague (August 18). The band opened with some classics including ‘Do I Wanna Know’ ‘Brainstorm’ and ‘Snap Out Of It’. They also played ‘Potion Approaching’ for the first time since 2010...
Omar LKC Gets Personal In Hypnotic Debut EP Too Far Away
Hip-Hop recording artist Omar LKC gets personal in his latest release, the hypnotic EP Too Far Away, a powerhouse collection of five tracks. Through his vivid creativity and strong penchant for bringing innovations to the genre, Omar manages to keep the listeners hooked throughout the impressive debut tracklist. Deeply representing who he is, Omar LKC’s art includes a therapeutic element while displaying his innate ability at transforming pain into beauty. No matter the challenges faced in one’s life, Omar LKC finds a way to get inspired and make relatable tracks. He entirely wrote, recorded and supervised his sound engineer...
Måneskin pull out of Reading & Leeds festival due to scheduling conflicts
Måneskin have today (August 9) announced that they’ve pulled out of this year’s Reading & Leeds festival due to “scheduling conflicts”. READ MORE: Måneskin on “getting recognition” in the US and topping the charts with ‘Supermodel’ The band were due to perform at Reading & Leeds festival later this month. The dual site event will return to Little John’s Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds on August Bank Holiday Weekend (August 26-28). In a statement on social media, the band wrote: “We are sad to announce that unfortunately due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, we are no longer able...
DMA’s tease arrival of new single ‘I Don’t Need To Hide’
DMA’s are teasing the arrival of a new single called ‘I Don’t Need To Hide’. READ MORE: DMA’S – ‘THE GLOW’ review: a hyper-charged record of dance and decadence from the evolving Sydney trio The band shared a short clip on Twitter with the song’s apparent title. It shows the band in a rehearsal space gearing up to perform the new track. There’s a website linked to the arrival of the new song too, which you can check out here. Advertisement Around cities including London, Glasgow and Manchester, the band are also teasing new music with posters that contain...
Måneskin tease new ‘On The Road’ YouTube series
Måneskin have teased a new ‘On The Road’ YouTube series that will allow fans to see behind-the-scenes footage and backstage action from their tour shows and festival slots. READ MORE: Måneskin on “getting recognition” in the US and topping the charts with ‘Supermodel’ The Italian rockers announced yesterday (August 8) that the first episode of their new series will land tomorrow (August 10), and shared a short teaser in the process. “You wanted some behind the scenes? A little backstage? A tiny sneak peek? Now you get a full series ❤️ First episode of Måneskin On the Road, which...
Idris Elba on how he “hustled” his way onto Jay-Z’s ‘American Gangster’ by writing a poem
Idris Elba has spoken about how he “hustled” his way onto Jay-Z’s 2007 album ‘American Gangster’. READ MORE: Mark, My Words: Respect to Idris Elba for not even knowing what Cats is about – I’d have taken the cash too The actor and musician was speaking to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon about his new film Beast when he recalled securing his way onto the rapper’s 10th album. He also discussed being featured on Paul McCartney’s 2021 album ‘McCartney III: Imagined‘. “Both these albums I’m on, and both those artists don’t know I’m on those albums,” Elba told...
BLACKPINK announce release date for second album ‘Born Pink’
BLACKPINK have announced the release date for their upcoming second album ‘Born Pink’. READ MORE: The 15 best K-pop songs of 2022 – so far As confirmed previously, the follow-up to the K-pop band’s 2020 debut ‘The Album’ will be previewed by lead single ‘Pink Venom’ on August 19. A recent teaser video also signalled a September arrival for the new full-length effort although it didn’t give an exact day. Taking to social media today (August 9), BLACKPINK revealed that ‘Born Pink’ will come out on September 16. Check out the post below. Advertisement Last month YG Entertainment confirmed that BLACKPINK...
When We Were Young festival announces series of sideshow events
Las Vegas’ upcoming emo nostalgia festival When We Were Young has announced a series of sideshows in addition to the main event. My Chemical Romance, Paramore, AFI, The Used, Bring Me The Horizon, Taking Back Sunday and more are all set to perform at the Las Vegas Festival Ground on October 10, 23 and 29, as are many other acts from the ’90s/early ’00s emo, punk and rock era. As Rock Sound reports, three separate special concerts will now also take place on Friday, October 21. Advertisement A Day To Remember are due to play the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in...
Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier has died
Lamont Dozier, a Motown songwriter responsible for hits by The Supremes, The Four Tops and The Isley Brothers, has died at the age of 81. READ MORE: The best Motown songs of all time Dozier’s son, Lamont Dozier Jr, confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared earlier today (August 9), writing: “Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!🙏🏾💔🙏🏾😢!!!” The songwriter’s cause of death has not yet been revealed. As one third of production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, Dozier was the brains behind 10 of The Supremes’ 12 US Number One singles including ‘Baby Love’, ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’, ‘Where Did Our...Recent Posts
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