James Blake Previews New Song, ‘Do You Ever’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhile there’d been vague talk about an Apple music channel for years, it was still a surprise when Apple Music TV suddenly appeared at 9 a.m. ET on Monday morning.

Paris Hilton just released a brand new song called “I Blame You” with Lodato and she has dedicated the song to her boyfriend Carter Reum!

Elvis Costello has shared a chilling new song called ‘Newspaper Pane’ – you can listen to it below.Set to land on Costello’s upcoming new album, ‘Hey Clockface’, due out October 30, his latest offering was recorded after the coronavirus pandemic separated the singer-songwriter from his regular collaborators.While the rest of the songs on ‘Hey Clockface’ were recorded in Helsinki and Paris, ‘Newspaper Pane’ was written and produced in New York by composer/arranger Michael Leonhart, with the help

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMary Rahmani has been named Triller’s new global head of partnerships, the company announced today.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhat a week, huh? We’ve already written at length about Demi Lovato having her “VOTE” message muzzled by NBC after she performed her new song “Commander in Chief,” which slams President Trump and his policies — you can read about that semi-censorship here but here’s the performance, and a photo of how it was supposed to end.On a lighter note, we also already wrote about James Blake’s excellent new EP, “Before,” which is a throwback to his earlier club-oriented

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe pandemic has crushed the live-entertainment business, and concert venues in particular, all over the world — but New York’s may have been hit the hardest in the U.S. Due largely to the density of the city and its mass-gathering-based culture, the virus struck New York first and fastest, and has claimed nearly 33,000 lives.

James Blake has released his new EP ‘Before’ — you can listen to the four-track record below.The EP is Blake’s first new collection of music since the release of his 2019 album ‘Assume Form’, although he has released a small number of singles, including ‘You’re Too Precious’ and ‘Are You Even Real?’, since.‘Before’ is described in a press release as Blake “paying homage to his London club days”.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorHipgnosis Songs and its Investment adviser, The Family (Music) Limited, announced that Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and music executive L.A.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOn the day that rapper Tory Lanez is scheduled to appear in court on charges of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, Megan has written a powerful op-ed and posted a companion video called “Why I Speak Up for Black Women” in the New York Times.

James Blake has revealed the full tracklist for his new EP ‘Before’, plus artwork, and details of a live-streamed DJ set featuring material from the release.The EP was first teased yesterday on Blake’s Instagram story, where two phone numbers were featured, one for the UK and another for the US.When called, an automated voice directs the caller to beforeep.com, which shows a timer counting down to Wednesday, October 14.Now, Blake has revealed the four tracks from the EP, and confirmed its

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAn unusual trend in recent years has seen New York City’s subway stations transformed into memorials for late, great musicians, both officially and unofficially.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRepublic Records has promoted Amaiya Davis to vice president of media/cultural impact & engagement, it was announced today by the company’s executive vice president of media & artist relations, Joseph Carozza. She is based at the label’s New York headquarters.Davis will continue to spearhead publicity campaigns for a diverse roster of artists, including City Morgue, Duckwrth, Kash Doll, Kiana Ledé, Lil Tecca and more, according to the announcenemt.

James Blake has hinted at the release of a new project later this week, titled ‘Before’.Blake teased ‘Before’ in an Instagram story, which also promotes a UK and US phone number. When called, an automated voice directs the caller to beforeep.com, which shows a timer counting down to Wednesday October 14.Posters have also been sighted promoting the new music.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor“It feels like New York is starting to come back,” says veteran live-music promoter and venue owner Peter Shapiro, speaking from his Manhattan office on a mid-September afternoon. “There’s a lot of activity on the street right now,” he says, glancing out his window.

Gemma Collins has taken inspiration from her recent break up from James 'Arg' Argent for her clothing collection.The former TOWIE star and the 32 year old went their separate ways back in July after the star branded Gemma a "hippo" and reportedly asked her for an open relationship. While at the time Gemma was said to be "heartbroken", it looks as though the TV personality is completely over the ordeal and is even using her time with James as a way to make more money.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBritish soul singer Celeste has dropped the video for her new single “Hear My Voice,” via Interscope Records.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJay-Z and Meek Mill’s Reform Alliance announced today that it has bolstered its executive leadership team with the hiring of Janet Choi as Chief Content and Communications Officer.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCamille Hearst has been named head of Spotify for Artists, the resource the streaming giant provides for artists and their teams to better understand and build their audiences via statistics, insights and other educational resources.In this new role, she will be responsible for managing a cross-functional team including product, tech, design, user research and more. Hearst is based in New York and reports to Charlie Hellman, the company’s VP and head of