Stormzy launches #Merky Movies, pronounces “poignant” first challenge ‘Huge Man’

Stormzy has launched #Merky Movies, and introduced its debut challenge Huge Man. Discover all the small print beneath. The grime star’s new enterprise is the most recent addition to his inventive and cultural enterprise underneath the #Merky umbrella, following #Merky Books, #Merky Basis and #Merky FC. Learn Extra: Stormzy – ‘This Is What I Imply’ evaluate: …

8-Bit Large Band affirm 2025 US and UK headline gigs

The 8-Bit Large Band have introduced a sequence of 2025 US headline exhibits in addition to their first ever UK gig. The online game jazz orchestra will probably be taking part in a string of exhibits throughout North America later this 12 months, in assist of their upcoming fifth album ‘Orchestrator Emulator’ which is due …

TWICE’s Chaeyoung confirmed to make solo debut

TWICE member Chaeyoung has been confirmed for a solo debut later this yr – discover out extra under. READ MORE: TWICE – ‘Technique’ evaluation: ending the yr on one more excessive Yesterday, South Korean information outlet JoyNews24 reported that Chaeyoung can be making her solo debut within the second half of this yr, following the approaching return …

Take heed to Phoenix’s newly unearthed unique ‘Too Younger’ demo from 2000

Phoenix have unveiled their unique demo of ‘Too Younger’ from their celebrated debut album, ‘United’ – test it out under. Final week (June 8), the band celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of ‘United’, and introduced a collection of new merch drops in honour of the milestone. Yesterday (June 10), Phoenix shared a shock demo-drop, during …

Watch Billie Eilish’s haunting cowl of Paramore’s ‘The Solely Exception’ in Paris

Billie Eilish has carried out a strong and emotional cowl of Paramore‘s ‘The Solely Exception’ at a live performance in Paris – take a look at a clip of the efficiency beneath. Final evening (June 10), Eilish carried out the primary of two exhibits on the Accor Enviornment in Paris, France, the place she handled …

“Hopefully not in one other 24 years”

Jarvis Cocker has spoken to NME about whether or not Pulp will make any extra new music, after releasing their first album in 24 years. The Sheffield band shared their long-awaited eighth studio document, ‘Extra’, final Friday (June 6), following on from 2001’s ‘We Love Life’. Produced by James Ford, the comeback LP comprises the …

Sharon Osbourne has kicked a band off ultimate Black Sabbath gig line-up, claims supervisor is “going round making up bullshit lies”

Sharon Osbourne has axed a band from Black Sabbath‘s ultimate gig lineup, claiming their supervisor was “making up bullshit lies”. The legendary metallic band will quickly be reuniting for the primary time in 20 years – and for his or her final ever efficiency. For his or her big ‘Again to the Starting’ present on July 5, …

Goldrush proclaims 2025 lineup that includes debut ILLENIUM B2B Zeds Useless set – Dancing Astronaut

by: Zach Salafia Jun 9, 2025 Arizona’s marquee digital music competition, Goldrush, returns in 2025 with a lineup that includes headliners Excision, ILLENIUM back-to-back Zeds Useless, Main Lazer Soundsystem and extra. After a 3 yr hiatus, the western-themed competition makes its grand return to Rawhide Western City. Happening on September 12 and 13, Goldrush includes …

Funk pioneer Sly Stone has died aged 82

Sly Stone, the funk pioneer famed for fronting Sly and the Household Stone, has died on the age of 82. The information was confirmed by his household in a press assertion, who stated he handed away peacefully after “a chronic battle with COPD and different underlying well being points”. “It’s with profound disappointment that we …

Queens Of The Stone Age announce vinyl and audio launch of ‘Alive In The Catacombs’

Queens Of The Stone Age are releasing the audio from ‘Alive in The Catacombs’, the live performance documentary capturing their efficiency within the catacombs of Paris final yr. The recordings will arrive on streaming this Friday (June 13) through Matador Information. As well as, the band will even launch the audio on a restricted vinyl …