Emma Stone has been credited for contributing “oddities” to Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The Tortured Poets Division’.
Swift dropped the album yesterday (April 19), earlier than later revealing that it is in truth a double album, sharing 15 further tracks. She has additionally launched the official video for the only ’Fortnight’, which options Submit Malone.
The monitor ’Florida!!!’ on the album features a characteristic from Florence Welch, however the official credit additionally listing Stone as having added “oddities” to the monitor.
No additional info has been offered about precisely what the double Oscar winner added to the ultimate track. Take heed to the monitor beneath:
Stone and Swift are long-time pals, with the actress having gone to at the least three exhibits on the ‘Eras’ tour. She additionally cracked a joke concerning the pop icon on the Golden Globes, later regretting it after it was taken out of context.
Artists together with Charlie Puth, The Blue Nile, Lucy Dacus, Patti Smith, Dylan Thomas and presumably Kim Kardashian all acquired shout-outs on the album, with followers speculating that lots of the songs handle her transient romantic relationship with The 1975’s Matty Healy.
In a three-star evaluate of the album, NME wrote: “‘The Tortured Poets Division’ finally ends up chasing its personal tail with frenzied makes an attempt to reply to critics regardless of Swift’s present stature.”
It continued: “Swift appears to be in tireless pursuit for superstardom, but the unfavourable public opinion it may possibly include irks her, and it’s a drained theme now plaguing her discography and leaving little room for the poignant lyrical observations she excels at. It’s why the pitfalls that mire her eleventh studio album are all of the extra disappointing – she’s confirmed time and time once more she will do higher.
“To a Melbourne viewers of her ‘Eras Tour’, Swift stated that ‘The Tortured Poets Division’ got here from a “want” to write down. It’s simply that perhaps we didn’t want to listen to it.”
Convey Me The Horizon introduced out IV from Sleep Token to carry out ‘Antivist’ throughout a present in Brisbane as we speak (April 20).
The Sheffield metallers have been on tour in Australia with Sleep Token as principal help, in addition to Make Them Endure and Daine.
Through the present, the masked band’s guitarist joined Convey Me The Horizon for a particular rendition of the 2013 hit the place he acquired to take a extra outstanding function vocally. Though he isn’t Sleep Token’s principal vocalist, he additionally gives extra screams.
Amusingly, it seems that frontman Oli Sykes carried out the monitor carrying certainly one of Sleep Token’s previous masks, which IV himself was additionally carrying. Sleep Token unveiled new masks at their Wembley Enviornment present in December.
Try fan-filmed footage of their efficiency of ‘Antivist’ under:
The masks pull, how fucking hyped he’s. How GOOD HE SOUNDS. I am sorry IVY & Oli for antivist collectively is the most effective content material given to me your entire aussie tour. I am a large number pic.twitter.com/bgDirp6g0i
On the UK leg of Convey Me The Horizon’s ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’ tour in January, they have been joined by Noah Sebastian, the frontman of their help act Dangerous Omens, for ‘Antivist’. In the meantime, for the Liverpool date and the second of two nights in London, Olli Appleyard of Static Costume – who have been additionally opening for Convey Me The Horizon – guested on ‘Diamonds Aren’t Perpetually’.
In a four-star assessment of the tour’s opening night time in Cardiff, NME described the present as “a blistering comeback assertion” that proved BMTH have been “nonetheless at their greatest”.
The band’s guitarist Lee Malia has been absent at some point of the tour as he’s “taking a while out with the brand new addition to his household”.
In February, BMTH gained the Greatest Various/Rock Act award on the BRITs 2024. Chatting with NME on the ceremony, the group gave an replace on when followers may count on their delayed subsequent album, ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’.
“It’s practically completed, however it’s not completed,” defined frontman Oli Sykes.
“Each time we expect we’ve acquired it, we get one other tune. It’s going to be proper good although, it’s our greatest album ever… Definitely worth the wait.”
Nonetheless, earlier this month, it appeared the discharge date was coming nearer, when the band posted a clip confirming that “it’s time for a brand new period”. There was hypothesis over potential collaborations with Underoath and Billie Eilish on ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’.
Morgan Wallen has issued an apology for throwing a chair off the sixth storey of a rooftop bar in Nashville.
Earlier this month, Wallen was arrested for the alleged incident. Based on Fox News, he was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment and one depend of disorderly conduct.
Per an arrest report, some cops had been standing in entrance of Chief’s bar on Broadway final evening when a chair fell from above and landed simply toes away from them. The institution had solely opened its doorways for the primary time two days prior (Friday, April 5).
Workers on the venue subsequently advised police that Wallen had thrown the chair from the sixth flooring. The doc additionally claimed that police had seen footage displaying the artist “lunging and throwing an object over the roof”.
He’s set to look in courtroom on Could 3, the identical day he’s scheduled to play the second of three consecutive reveals on the Nissan Stadium in Nashville that night.
I did not really feel proper publicly checking in till I made amends with some of us. I’ve touched base with Nashville legislation enforcement, my household, and the nice individuals at Chief’s. I am not happy with my conduct, and I settle for duty.
Now, Wallen has publicly addressed the incident. “I didn’t really feel proper publicly checking in till I made amends with some of us,” he mentioned in a social media submit final evening (April 19). “I’ve touched base with Nashville legislation enforcement, my household, and the nice individuals at Chief’s. I’m not happy with my behaviour, and I settle for duty.”
“I’ve the utmost respect for the officers working day by day to maintain us all secure,” Wallen added. “Concerning my tour, there will probably be no change.”
In 2021, footage of Wallen utilizing a racial slur surfaced on-line. His music was quickly dropped from quite a few radio stations and streaming companies’ playlists consequently, and he was banned from that 12 months’s Billboard Music Awards.
Wallen mentioned he was “embarrassed and sorry”, including: “I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur that I want I may take again.
“There are not any excuses to make use of this sort of language, ever. I need to sincerely apologise for utilizing the phrase. I promise to do higher.”
Wallen pledged to donate “round $500,000” to Black-led organisations in a bid to make amends, however it was later reported that he gave a complete of $165,000 – which was given to a single group.
This summer season will see Morgan Wallen headline the 2024 version of BST Hyde Park in London.
Throughout his second consecutive Indianapolis gig final Friday (April 5), Wallen defended Taylor Swift after a point out of the pop star prompted booing from the gang.
Taylor Swift has shared the video for the lead single from ‘The Tortured Poets Division’, her Submit Malone collaboration ‘Fortnight’.
The video was unveiled at 8pm ET/1am following the discharge of a trailer yesterday (April 19) and begins with Swift in darkish make-up being tied to a bedframe in a white room the place the furnishings is the wrong way up. She is later seen wiping her face to disclose facial tattoos much like Malone’s.
The pair are later seen hammering away at typewriters, writing out the lyric ‘I really like you, it’s ruining my life’. Swift and Submit Malone are additionally proven dramatically looking via recordsdata, throwing issues and emotionally embracing on the street.
Swift is then seen being experimented on by a bunch of scientists, together with Malone, whereas he later finally ends up singing in a telephone field on a mountain, sheltered from the pouring rain.
Take a look at the visuals for ‘Fortnight’ under:
In a three-star evaluate of the album, NME wrote: “‘The Tortured Poets Division’ finally ends up chasing its personal tail with frenzied makes an attempt to answer critics regardless of Swift’s present stature.”
It continued: “Swift appears to be in tireless pursuit for superstardom, but the detrimental public opinion it may possibly include irks her, and it’s a drained theme now plaguing her discography and leaving little room for the poignant lyrical observations she excels at. It’s why the pitfalls that mire her eleventh studio album are all of the extra disappointing – she’s confirmed time and time once more she will do higher.
“To a Melbourne viewers of her ‘Eras Tour’, Swift mentioned that ‘The Tortured Poets Division’ got here from a “want” to jot down. It’s simply that possibly we didn’t want to listen to it.”
Quite a few artists are namechecked all through ‘The Tortured Poets Division’. The title observe refers to a “Lucy”, which followers appear satisfied is a reference to Lucy Dacus, one third of the Grammy-winning group boygenius. Charlie Puth will get a shout out on the identical music, whereas followers are additionally speculating about whether or not ‘thanK you aIMee’ is geared toward Kim Kardashian.
Swift additionally namechecked the cult Scottish indie band The Blue Nile on ‘Responsible As Sin?’, which seems to be one other nod to The 1975’s Matty Healy, with whom Taylor was romantically linked for a brief time period in 2023.
Following the LP’s launch, Swift will resume her career-spanning ‘Eras Tour’ in Europe subsequent month earlier than heading to the UK and Eire in June. Swift is because of play eight reveals at Wembley Stadium in London this summer time as a part of the run, with help coming from Paramore.
Courtney Love has opened up in regards to the hate she acquired following the dying of her husband Kurt Cobain, saying it “reached a totally new degree”.
Whereas chatting with the Evening Standard, the Gap frontwoman mentioned the aftermath of the Nirvana frontman’s passing. Love acquired a great deal of backlash after Cobain’s dying with many even creating conspiracy theories that held her accountable.
Cobain tragically misplaced his life to suicide on April 4, 1994. He was 27 years previous.
Within the interview, Love revealed that she wished to be considered “as a bitch,” whereas Cobain wished to be favored.
“Individuals used to say that I used to be so troublesome,” she informed the publication. “They stated I used to be unpleasant. Sure, I’m utterly unpleasant and I’m by no means going to apologise for that. I all the time wished to be generally known as a bitch. Being favored was by no means my factor. Kurt wished to be favored however not me.”
Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain, with daughter Francis Bean Cobain, on the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards. CREDIT: Terry McGinnis/WireImage
The ‘Violet’ singer recalled how hate was continually directed at her however Cobain’s passing on the age of 27 took it to “a complete new degree”.
“He was capable of cover behind me, however then I acquired hated,” she stated. “Then Kurt died, and the hatred in the direction of me reached a totally new degree. I didn’t plan for that.”
Talking to NME again in 2020, Love shared: “I additionally really feel just like the luckiest motherfucker within the historical past of rock and roll.”
She additionally spoke in regards to the adjustments in her life, saying: “There wasn’t a defining second, however I modified my life-style in a big method two years in the past in August. For years I didn’t choose up an instrument and I ended having the form of relationship that it is advisable to have with the guitar to write down good songs.”
In different information, Love lately stated that Lana Del Rey “ought to actually take seven years off”, after having beforehand known as her a genius.
She additionally stated that pop star Taylor Swift is “not necessary” and “not fascinating as an artist”.
The girl who stalked Harry Types and despatched him 8,000 playing cards has been jailed and has been banned from attending his gigs.
READ MORE: Harry Types – ‘Harry’s Home’ assessment: grounded star finds house is the place the guts is
35-year-old Brazilian Myra Carvalho had despatched the ‘Lights Up’ singer 8,000 playing cards and handwritten letters in lower than a month whereas within the UK. A number of the playing cards have been wedding-themed and two of the letters have been hand-delivered to the pop star’s tackle, Harrow Crown Court docket was instructed (per BBC).
Carvalho was sentenced to 14 weeks of imprisonment after pleading responsible to a stalking cost on Tuesday (April 16). She was additionally given a restraining order which is able to final 10 years and was banned from attending any occasion the place Types was performing.
Harry Types performs on the Coachella stage throughout the 2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Pageant on April 22, 2022 in Indio, California. (Photograph by Kevin Mazur/Getty Photos for Harry Types)
Court docket paperwork revealed that Carvalho was staying in a backpacking hostel in Earl’s Court docket, west London, after arriving within the UK in December. Her household was not conscious that she had left to the UK.
Whereas at Harrow Crown Court docket, she admitted to 1 cost of stalking involving severe alarm or misery. She was additionally ordered to not contact the ‘Watermelon Sugar’ singer each straight or not directly and was barred from coming into a selected space of north-west London. She should additionally pay a sufferer surcharge of £134.
In different Harry Types information, the singer’s One Path bandmate Louis Tomlinson just lately addressed the rumours that he was as soon as in a relationship with Types, calling the hypothesis “irritating” and “far too private”.
Elsewhere, the residents of the village the place Types grew up are hiring superfans to offer new guided excursions of the realm.
Brian Eno has spoken about his “highly effective” David Bowie collaboration ‘Get Actual’ which he’s now transforming as a part of a brand new local weather change album mission.
The file, titled ‘Sounds Proper’, has been developed by Eno along with the Museum for the United Nations, within the lead-up to Earth Day on April 22. Aurora and London Grammar are among the many different artists enlisted as a part of the mission.
‘Sounds Proper’ additionally sees Mom Nature turning into recognised as an official artist, along with her personal profile on main streaming platforms, with tracks posted that embrace sounds from the pure world, together with ocean waves, wind, rainstorms and birdsongs. Because the accredited artist, ‘Nature’ will even obtain royalties for the tracks as they’re performed.
Bowie and Eno’s observe ‘Get Actual’ is a transforming of a music they recorded collectively through the ‘1. Exterior’ classes within the mid-’90s, and the brand new model incorporates recordings of hyenas and wild pigs to floor it in nature.
In a brand new interview on the Midnight Chats podcast, Eno has spoken concerning the creation of the observe, and the selection to incorporate the animal sounds. Pay attention beneath:
“Properly, I’ve obtained quite a few recordings of various animals right here,” he defined. “I needed huge, barely menacing animals within the music. Not birds and wind and issues like that. So I attempted a Siberian tiger, that was a bit too overwhelming. I attempted some rooks. I’ve all the time beloved rooks, however they appeared like geese in that context, which isn’t fairly the identical message. And the 2 I’ve settled on and I’m working with in the meanwhile – I haven’t completed this piece but – are hyenas and wild pigs.”
“The wild pigs sound actually good. They’re in a form of frequency vary which is sort of exhausting to suit into the music, however I’m engaged on that. So sure we’ll have David, Bri and a few wild pigs!”
Eno went on to say that he thinks Bowie would have “beloved it”, including: “Yeah, he’d say: ‘Sounds good to me, Bri. I believe we must always go forward with that’.”
Eno defined that he didn’t have many recollections of recording the unique observe with Bowie, however added: “It’s a strong music. Superb lyrics. And with this new form of container that we’re placing it in of being a music about relationship with the Earth, I believe it actually works.”
The purpose of Sounds Proper is to boost cash for international conservation initiatives, and funds shall be collected by the Brian Eno-founded charity EarthPercent and directed to threatened ecosystems around the globe. It additionally comes “at a vital time” as Wildlife populations have declined by a median of practically 70 per cent previously 50 years and no less than 1.2million plant and animal species are estimated to be at risk of extinction.
Discover out extra concerning the initiative here.
Jarvis Cocker has additionally lately collaborated with EarthPercent on his climate-themed “PowerPoint presentation” ‘Biophobia’, which he delivered on the Inexperienced Occasions and Improvements convention in London in February.
Cocker spoke to NME concerning the mission, saying: “Having been born in a metropolis [Sheffield], I was fairly fearful of nature in a approach,” mentioned Cocker, talking backstage at GEI. “Not scared like shitting meself scared, however simply undecided what to do. I’ve tried to take care of it.
“On this speak I’m attempting to take a look at what’s occurred to me as an individual. Folks know there’s a local weather emergency, however lots of people aren’t linked to nature. We’re pure beings, and it’s simply that we’ve develop into divorced from that idea.”
Within the Midnight Chats podcast, Eno additionally mentioned Jarvis’ contribution. “It’s actually a chunk of efficiency artwork,” he mentioned. “It’s so intelligent. I believe it’s one of the vital sensible issues I’ve seen carried out on this space. It’s a type of PowerPoint presentation with a distinction. The distinction being, after all, Jarvis Cocker, who doesn’t do a PowerPoint presentation like anyone else would do it. It’s very highly effective, and it’s very transferring.”
Meet Mr Tout Le Monde, a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer/songwriter to carry his acclaimed stay efficiency to the US for the primary time this 12 months.
French digital artist Mr Tout Le Monde, celebrated for his emotive dance tracks, kicks off his first US tour with “Masks Off,” a pivotal single from his forthcoming album YOU. This monitor follows his profitable SUN album, which included the trendy downtempo hit “Sunny Day,” that earned him over 60 million streams. On “Masks Off,” Mr Tout Le Monde delves into themes of identification, psychological well being, and love with a mix of melancholy and melody, attribute of his chill electronica model. Without delay melancholic and uplifting, Mr Tout Le Monde’s distinctive spin explores the delicate and introspective themes with a buoyancy that softens the sides of the heavy subject material.
Catch Mr Tout Le Monde stay on tour all through the Fall. Thu Sep 19 – Madame Lou’s, Seattle WA Fri Sep 20 – Rickshaw Cease, San Francisco CA Sat Sep 21 – The Roxy, Los Angeles CA Thu Sep 26 – Misplaced Lake, Denver CO Fri Sep 27 – Kingdom, Austin TX Sat Sep 28 – Deep Ellum Artwork Firm, Dallas TX Thu Oct 3 – Soundwell, Salt Lake Metropolis UT Fri Oct 4 – Soundcheck, Washington DC Sat Oct 5 – Racket, New York NY
Glastonbury has introduced that its first ever devoted South Asian stage, named Arrivals, will debut at this yr’s version of the pageant.
Arrivals shall be a part of the well-known late-night Shangri-La space of the pageant’s web site, and it has been designed by a gaggle of South Asian cultural organisations, together with Going South, Dialled In and Daytimers.
Artists that shall be a part of Arrivals’ first ever line-up embody Bobby Friction, Anish Kumar, Nabihah Iqbal and Nikki Nair. Try the total checklist of acts beneath:
DJ and broadcaster Friction has mentioned: “This can be a seminal second for UK pageant tradition. South Asian and British Asian music have had their very own small festivals through the years and a few Asian artists have carried out within the massive gatherings that at the moment are a quintessential a part of a British Summer season. However a full on Glastonbury house devoted to South Asian music, beats and DJs for your entire pageant? That’s simply loopy and a private dream come true.”
Earlier as we speak, your entire Shangri-La line-up was introduced, with names together with Kneecap, Bob Vylan and Lambrini Ladies set to characteristic.
The festivities return to Worthy Farm close to Pilton, Somerset within the ultimate weekend of June, from Wednesday June 26 to Sunday June 30.
The majority of the Glastonbury 2024 line-up has been shared, with Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA set to headline the long-lasting Pyramid Stage in June. Shania Twain, in the meantime, will carry out within the coveted legends slot on the Sunday. Try the remainder of the invoice right here.
The pageant have additionally begun to unveil the line-ups for particular person levels, together with the Acoustic Stage, which shall be headlined by Scouting For Ladies, Ocean Color Scene and Gipsy Kings.
The Fields Of Avalon additionally made their announcement this week, with Caity Baser, Frank Turner, Skindred and Lulu all being added to the invoice, with the efficiency from the latter marking the final ever dwell present by the singer.
The ticket and coach package deal re-sale happened yesterday (April 18), with all tickets going inside 18 minutes. The ultimate probability for individuals who don’t but have their ticket comes with the final admission re-sale, which is at 9am on Sunday (April 21). Tickets are restricted to 4 per transaction, and you may visit here for more information. That sale will happen through SeeTickets here.
Competitors is prone to be excessive on Sunday, after Glasto co-organiser Emily Eavis revealed that the pageant had seen its “highest share of ticket balances paid ever”. “Unbelievable. Thanks a lot everybody,” she added.
“There shall be a resale of the (very restricted) returned tickets later this month. Information to comply with on that.”
Sam Wolfe, who burst onto the scene in 2020, has shortly established himself as a powerhouse within the US techno circuit, mixing darkish, aggressive tones with melodic intricacies. His dynamic stage presence and high-energy performances have captivated audiences worldwide. With a report of over a dozen high 10 hits on the Beatport techno charts and endorsements from trade titans like Tiësto and Armin van Buuren, Wolfe’s affect continues to develop. Following a packed 2023 with performances in over 44 cities throughout 15 nations, Wolfe is gearing up for an thrilling 12 months with new releases and a North American tour.
His electrifying new single, “Govinda” launched on UMEK’s 1605 Data additional propels his scorching streak. A blistering little bit of techno, the monitor delivers a sensory overload with its pulsating techno, electro, squelching 303s, and psytrance rhythms, all set in opposition to a backdrop of conventional Hindu chants. This mix crafts a definitive peak-time monitor that Wolfe describes as a fusion of aggressive vitality and immersive soundscapes, tapped into his experiences in Goa.
Sam Wolfe North American Tour Dates April 20 – Inside Out – Albuquerque, NM April 26 – Biltmore Cabaret – Vancouver, BC April 27 – COMMON UNDGRND – Calgary, AB
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
