Global Music Releases & News

Noel Gallagher on how “embarrassing” it was for Oasis to be compared to The Beatles

Noel Gallagher has recalled how “embarrassing” it was for Oasis to be compared to The Beatles. READ MORE: The NME Big Read: Liam Gallagher: “An Oasis reunion’s gonna happen very fucking soon” The iconic Manchester band made no secret of the Fab Four’s influence...

Kanye West’s ‘The College Dropout’ bear costume put up for sale for $1million

The bear costume famously used on tour and in promotional duties for Kanye West‘s 2004 debut album, The College Dropout, has been put up for sale for $1million (£740,000). Eric Arginsky, who had previously worked with Ye in an attempt to set up a...

The music world on the aftermath of COP26: “The future needs reinforcements”

Figures from the world of music have spoken to NME about the positive and negative outcomes of the recent COP26 climate conference – as well as revealing what artists and fans can do to help. READ MORE: AURORA on COP26: “We’re fighting for the...

Silk Sonic announce limited radio show on Apple Music

Silk Sonic have announced a new limited radio series on Apple Music 1, An Evening With Silk Sonic. The group – comprised of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – released their debut album ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ last Friday (November 12). READ MORE:...

“Fake Drake” claims rapper doesn’t mind him booking gigs as him

A man impersonating Drake, dubbed “Fake Drake”, has said that the rapper has indirectly given him his blessing. In an interview with No Jumper, “Fake Drake”, also known as Izzy, spoke about his antics around town and how he has been able to book events...

Young Dolph Shot And Killed In Memphis

Young Dolph, the Memphis rapper whose robust baritone voice anchored seven albums, countless mixtapes, and tracks with Megan Thee Stallion, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Lil Durk, and more, was shot and killed in his hometown today (November 17), according to a local news report...

Audiotree co-founder accused of setting up hidden cameras to take nude photos

Michael Johnston, co-founder of Chicago-based label Audiotree, has been accused of videotaping and photographing nude images of his children’s nanny using hidden cameras. NBC 5 Chicago reported that a civil suit had been filed against Johnston and his wife Kelly Halverson by the nanny...

Taylor Swift’s label reportedly setting stricter guidelines for re-recordings

Universal Music Group, the parent label of Taylor Swift, have reportedly set out new guidelines with regards to their artists re-recording old material. Swift is currently in the process of re-recording her first six albums in an attempt to regain control of her master recordings after...

Argentina’s María Becerra Is Going Global

By Lucas Villa In the past year, María Becerra has become the biggest artist to emerge from Argentina. That’s thanks in part to her sex-positive album Animal, with its fierce title track featuring Cazzu and the girl-power anthem “Wow Wow” with Becky G, which pushes...

Wyclef Jean drops Range Rover’s CEO on his head at corporate party

Wyclef Jean had an unfortunate incident on Monday (November 15) at the Range Rover Leadership Summit, where he was seen lifting and then dropping the company’s President & CEO Joe Eberhardt on his head. The corporate event in Los Angeles hired Jean as the...