Broadcast always attracted plenty of speculation and intrigue when they were active, but since the death of singer Trish Keenan at the age of 42 in January 2011, the band’s enigma – and reputation – has only grown. Eleven years after their final album – an eccentric soundtrack to Peter Strickland’s Berberian Sound Studio, completed
Month: May 2024
In 1979, Joan Didion published The White Album, a selection of essays that captured California on the brink of the 1970s, its counterculture dream beginning to curdle. “A demented and seductive vortical tension was building in the community,” as she described it. “The jitters were setting in. I recall a time when the dogs barked
The John & Alice Coltrane Home, Impulse! and Verve Label Group are calling 2024 the Year Of Alice, but for a growing contingent of jazz fans, it’s been her year for some time now. The stature of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda, harpist, pianist, composer, spiritual leader and wife of John, has only increased after her death
In recent times, we have tended to place great faith in late-life albums by revered artists. Johnny Cash’s releases on American Recordings, begun in 1994, perhaps set the course; since then has come, if not an explosion, at least a soft bloom of such records, from David Bowie’s Blackstar to Leonard Cohen’s You Want It
50 Cent has claimed that Netflix has picked up his docuseries about Diddy, with the streaming giant winning “the bidding war”. Diddy – real name Sean Combs – is currently facing a series of ongoing investigations regarding alleged sex trafficking, sexual assault and harassment. The rapper’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided in March, seemingly
Jennifer Lopez batted off a question about her marriage to Ben Affleck during a press conference. The actor and singer was at the conference in Mexico City, promoting her new Netflix film Atlas, when she was asked about the state of her relationship. The question comes following various outlets speculating that the two may be
Joost Klein has said that he is “standing tall” following his disqualification from the 2024 Eurovision song contest. READ MORE: Inside the raging debate to watch Eurovision 2024: “This feels bigger than the contest” Klein – who was set to represent the Netherlands with his song ‘Europapa’ – was disqualified from the contest in Malmö, Sweden just
Billie Eilish has responded to Lana Del Rey claiming that she is the “voice of our generation”. READ MORE: Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter Eilish appeared as a special surprise guest during Del Rey’s headlining set of Coachella during weekend one of the Californian festival. The two
A Tennessee judge has blocked the planned auction sale of Elvis Presley’s iconic Graceland residence. The decision comes just days after it was reported that actor Riley Keough – who is also the granddaughter of the late music icon – was taking legal action to halt the court-approved sale of Graceland. Best recognised for her
Cassie has broken her silence and opened up about the footage of her ex-partner – rap mogul Diddy – attacking her in 2016. Diddy – real name Sean Combs – is currently facing a series of ongoing investigations regarding alleged sex trafficking, sexual assault and harassment. The rapper’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided in
RAYE, Yussef Dayes, Skepta and more have all won at the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards – check out the full list below. At this year’s awards ceremony today (May 23), RAYE was crowned Songwriter of the Year for having “the voice of a generation” as described by the judges. RAYE, who has spoken out numerous
Clairo has shared her cosy new single ‘Sexy to Someone’ and has announced details of her forthcoming album ‘Charm’. The singer-songwriter took to her official Instagram to share the news that her third album ‘Charm’ is set for release on July 12. You can pre-order / pre-save the LP here. She has also released the
Hoobastank‘s track ‘The Reason’ has topped one billion streams on Spotify – joining the likes of Ed Sheeran, Drake, Coldplay and more. ‘The Reason’ was released on January 26, 2004, as a single from the band’s second album of the same name. The power ballad is Hoobastank’s most commercially successful single. Upon its release, the
Bad Omens have announced they have cancelled their summer UK and European tour dates due to “extreme burnout”. The metalcore band were due to finish off their tour in the UK/Europe from June until July, including a huge co-headline show with BABYMETAL in Toulouse, France. However, they have taken to social media to confirm they
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada — Lil Trophy has a new album coming out sometime in May so be on the lookout. It is going to feature your favourite artists like Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, MJ, Ab-Soul, Cee-Lo Green, Obie Trice, Papoose and more. Don’t forget to check out Lil Trophy’s current songs featuring Lil Wayne titled
Park Orchards, Victoria, Australia — ‘More Simple Than That’ is the first song on the award-winning composer and producer Ćenred’s two-hour album titled ‘Take You There’. If someone has ever loved someone, then they will know EXACTLY what this song is all about …. “I just want to see your face again!”. The link to
Capitol Heights’ very own- Hitchhiker deliver yet another Hip Hop masterpiece, infusing edgy beats with motivational lyricism Capitol Heights, MD — May 27th, 2024 – Hitchhiker’s latest venture is the release of his new single “Señorita” from the album ‘Maserati Nights,’ a collection that captures the essence of luxury and adventure, emblematic of a Maserati
‘Lying’ is the Second Release Off Upcoming Album Cincinnati, OH —Indie-pop artist, Catlea, releases ‘Lying’, a catchy, uplifting song featuring a contagious, energetic groove and Catlea’s sensual yet powerful vocals. It’s the second release off Language Barrier—Catlea’s upcoming full-length album—following on the heels of the successful debut single “Like Me”, which achieved 1.2 million streams
In the vast cosmos of rock ‘n’ roll, where trends flicker and fade like stars in the night sky, UniversalDice emerges as a steady beacon of authenticity—a guiding light amidst the ever-changing landscape of the genre. With their latest single, “Once Upon A Time,” Gerry Dantone and company deliver a soul-stirring anthem that not only
Boston, Massachusetts — The Screaming Pope has two new albums available for streaming, and download from most streaming sites. CDs are also available through Bandcamp All kinds of music aficionados may appreciate the new Screaming Pope April releases. The albums are available on most streaming sites Illustrate magazine said of the previous Screaming Pope album,