Global Music Releases & News

Portishead release ABBA ‘SOS’ cover in aid of mental health charity Mind

Portishead have released their cover of ABBA‘s ‘SOS’ on streaming for the first time – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: ABBA are the best band in the world – no contest The Bristol trip-hop group put a haunting spin on the classic...

Tyler, The Creator Cruises On A Speedboat In ‘Lemonhead’ Video

Tyler, the Creator dropped a new video for his song “Lemonhead” on Thursday (July 8) and he doesn’t fail to disappoint with his zany visuals in which he appears as his alter ego Wolf Haley. The video is under two minutes long, and it...

Angel Olsen announces ’80s covers EP ‘Aisles’

Angel Olsen has announced ‘Aisles’, a new EP of ’80s covers – you can hear her rendition of Laura Branigan’s ‘Gloria’ below. The five-track EP is set to arrive on August 20 and will be the first release on Olsen’s new Jagjaguwar imprint somethingscosmic....

Stephen Fretwell announces UK tour for November

Stephen Fretwell has announced details of a UK tour for November. The tour announcement comes ahead of the release next week of the singer/songwriter’s new album ‘Busy Guy’, which is set for release on July 16 via Speedy Wunderground. Fretwell will embark on a...

Britney Spears’ mother says singer should be permitted to choose own lawyer

The mother of Britney Spears has filed a court petition in which she argued that her daughter should be allowed to choose her own layer. READ MORE: Britney Spears’ court appearance was a display of her strength, and the power of #FreeBritney Lynne Spears submitted...

Julian Casablancas says football is “bullshit” after England secure Euros win over Denmark

The Strokes‘ Julian Casablancas has accused Raheem Sterling of diving to secure a penalty in England’s crunch Euro 2020 semi-finals victory against Denmark last night (July 7). The Three Lions will now face off against Italy in the final on Sunday (July 11) after...

Fender to honour Kurt Cobain and Primal Scream with new guitar collection

Fender has announced a new series of guitars to celebrate the likes of Kurt Cobain, Dinosaur Jr‘s J. Mascis and 30 years of Primal Scream‘s ‘Screamadelica’. The new instruments form part of Fender’s full product line-up for 2021, with each guitar reflecting the musical...

Street block in New York to be renamed in MF DOOM’s memory

A street block in Long Beach, New York will be renamed to honour the memory of the late MF DOOM. The prestigious honour was posthumously granted to the rapper after extensive lobbying from Dr. Patrick C. Graham, a professor, public and social sector leader...

Hyolyn pours her heart out in music video for new single ‘To Find A Reason’

Former SISTAR member Hyolyn has made her return with her new single ‘To Find A Reason’, in collaboration with Mad Clown and Kim Seungmin. READ MORE: Jeon Soyeon – ‘Windy’ review: a masterclass in versatility and eccentricity that redefines summer pop albums The video...

Travis Scott and Meek Mill reportedly got into a heated altercation at July 4 party

Travis Scott and Meek Mill are reported to have got into a heated exchange at a lavish Independence Day party in the Hamptons on Sunday (July 4). READ MORE: Mosh pits, Grammy flare-ups and Stormi – Travis Scott’s chaotic and candid Netflix film Look...