A new box set of Jimi Hendrix's music, "Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision," is set for release in September. This collection includes 39 tracks recorded at New York's Electric Lady Studios in the months leading up to Hendrix's death in September 1970. All but one of these tracks have never been released before. …
With the Paris Olympics just a day away, the French metal band Gojira has been announced to perform at the opening ceremony for the XXXIII Olympic Games. As reported by Le Parisien, Gojira will team up with opera singer Marina Viotti for a special performance. Other artists set to perform include Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura, …
Amid a trend of lengthy albums, Ice Spice's first full-length record, Y2K!, stands out with its concise and controlled approach. Ice Spice, known for coining the term "Munch" in 2022 to describe men used only for oral sex, brings a biting wit to her music. Her new album is filled with sharp lyrics aimed at …
The shortlist for the prestigious Mercury Prize is out, celebrating exceptional albums with eight debut artists in the mix. Notable nominees include Charli XCX, Beth Gibbons, and The Last Dinner Party, showcasing the diverse talent in the British and Irish music scene. Charli XCX’s nomination for her sixth album, "Brat," marks her second time on …
Celine Dion and Lady Gaga are set to grace the stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. This marks a significant return for Dion, her first performance since announcing her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis in 2022. French journalist Thierry Moreau shared on social media that the two icons have rehearsed a duet of …
Peek around a gilded balcony at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and you might just spot a familiar sight. A figure in a flowing red gown stands poised, seemingly ready to take center stage. It's Taylor Swift, frozen in a moment from her Fearless tour, the teenage country princess about to belt out her Romeo …
Lux Prima album to be reissued on Sept. 20 Karen O and Danger Mouse have unveiled their indie rock lullaby, "Super Breath," marking their first musical release since the 2019 album Lux Prima. The song explores the complexities of a rocky relationship, with Karen O's poignant chorus reflecting unfulfilled love: “Because you know I’m not …
The Pixies are set to release their ninth studio album, The Night the Zombies Came, on October 25 via BMG. This follow-up to 2022's Doggerel was produced by Tom Dalgety at Guilford Sound studio in Vermont. Notably, it features the band's first British member, bassist Emma Richardson from Band Of Skulls. Described as their most …
In a fitting tribute to his influence and popularity, American rapper Snoop Dogg has been chosen as one of the final torchbearers for the Olympic flame ahead of the opening ceremony in Paris. At 52, Snoop Dogg will carry the torch through Saint-Denis, a vibrant area in the north of Paris and home to the …
Amid growing speculation, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his enthusiasm for the idea of Celine Dion performing at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. The celebrated Canadian singer was recently spotted in Paris, sparking rumors about her involvement in the event set to kick off on Friday. While Macron didn't confirm her participation, he shared …
British blues legend John Mayall, renowned for his influential band the Bluesbreakers, passed away at 90. He died peacefully at his California home, surrounded by family. Mayall, whose band served as a launching pad for stars like Eric Clapton, was lauded for his tireless dedication to music. His family shared on Instagram, “Health issues that …
Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the final living original member of the legendary Motown group Four Tops, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. He died from heart failure at his Detroit home, surrounded by family. Fakir's family expressed their deep sorrow, highlighting his roles as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. They …
Olly Murs, deeply moved, paid tribute to his close friend and former X Factor co-star Caroline Flack at the third annual Flackstock festival on Monday, July 22. The event, held at Englefield House in Pangbourne, Berkshire, brought together friends, family, and fans to celebrate Caroline’s life through music, comedy, and dance while supporting mental health …
One of Belfast's largest shipyards, Harland and Wolff, employs around 1,500 people and was seeking state aid. The company was asking for a governmental guarantee, which would have provided a loan of up to £200 million. This means it would have enabled the company to borrow money, but the government guaranteed to pay the money …
