Jamie T shares anthemic new single ‘Hippodrome’

Nell Mescal has shared her latest single ‘Punchline’ along with UK and Ireland tour dates for later this year.Following a whirlwind month which saw Mescal support P!nk at Hyde Park, Florence & The Machine across Ireland, and performing to stadium-sized audiences with Dermott Kennedy, the singer has released her fifth single ‘Punchline’.Speaking about the track, Mescal said: “I wrote ‘Punchline’ in my bedroom last year about a friendship ending before it needed to and the heartbreak that comes with it.”She explained: “It’s about trying to ‘win’ the friendship breakup by pretending it doesn’t hurt you that much, but still having that sick feeling you get in your stomach because you miss the other person.”‘Punchline’ follows her previous four singles ‘In My Head’, ‘Homesick’, ‘Missing You’ and ‘Graduating’.Speaking to NME back in 2022, Mescal opened up about wanting her music to evoke emotion within its listeners. “Music has always been about hoping someone will say I made them feel something they hadn’t been able to feel before,” she said.The musician credits the collective musical community of the school choirs she was raised in with shaping the artist who she is today.“Putting songs out, it feels like I’m in choir again.

Tkay Maidza is back with her first lead single of the year, ‘Silent Assassin’, produced by fellow Australian Flume.The track – which also marks the first time Tkay Maidza and Flume have collaborated – comes with an accompanying Milo Lee-directed music video that sees Maidza riding in a blacked out in the desert.Tkay Maidza said of the single via a press statement: “I like to move in silence, but this song is a reminder that people shouldn’t count me out or underestimate my abilities; they should be afraid when I’m quiet as I come back more evolved.”Watch the music video for Tkay Maidza and Flume’s ‘Silent Assassin’ below.She said of collaborating with Flume: “I’ve always wanted to work with Flume and was immediately ecstatic when he played the instrumental for this; I wanted to channel Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot.”‘Silent Assassin’ comes Tkay Maidza featured on the Snakehips track ‘Show Me The Money’ in March. Prior to that single, Maidza last released the festive cut ‘Nights In December’ in November.In October last year, Tkay Maidza shared a new remix of her track ‘High Beams’, enlisting JPEGMAFIA for a guest verse on it.

Lil Nas X paused a live show in Sweden last Saturday (July 1) after a fan threw a sex toy on stage – check out the footage below.The ‘Montero’ star was performing on the final day of Lollapalooza Stockholm when the incident occurred, according to The Independent. After pausing the set to retrieve the item, X asked the crowd: “Who threw their pussy on stage?”He added: “What’s wrong with y’all? Let’s go – start the music.” The 24-year-old artist has since changed his Twitter name to “pussy” and retweeted a clip of the moment, seemingly seeing the funny side of the disruption.However, it comes amid a bizarre, growing trend of concertgoers throwing items onstage at gigs.Last month Pink was left stunned after someone in the audience at BST Hyde Park in London threw a bag of their mother’s ashes.

The Last Dinner Party have shared their second single and announced new UK tour dates – listen to ‘Sinner’ below.Following a summer of festivals and in between support gigs with First Aid Kit and Hozier, the five-piece will play 11 recently-announced gigs across the UK with Picture Parlour in support.After the band’s first gig at London’s EartH sold out in a matter of hours, they have now added a second on the following night (October 18).To celebrate the news of the tour, the band have shared ‘Sinner’, the follow-up to their debut single ‘Nothing Matters’, alongside a live performance video.Discussing the new track, guitarist Lizzie Mayland said: “’Sinner’ is a story of self-acceptance, and the longing for the past and present self to become one.”Watch the video for ‘Sinner’, listen to the new track and see the new UK tour dates below. Tickets are on sale now here.OCTOBER 20238 – Blackpool, Central Library (matinee show without Picture Parlour)9 – Glasgow, King Tut’s10 – Newcastle, The Cluny12 – Manchester, Academy214 – Leeds, Live At Leeds15 – Hull, The Welly 17 – London, EartH (sold out) 18 – London, EartH (new date)19 – Cambridge,  Portland Arms21 – Cardiff, Swn Festival22 – Bristol, FleeceSpeaking to NME about their era of having no official releases, Bassist Georgia Davies shared: “I’m kind of going to miss our era of being like, ‘Yeah, we don’t have any songs.’ It’s kind of a flex to be like, ‘We’ve got nothing out, come to the show’.

Charli XCX has shared a brand new single ‘Speed Drive’, which is set to feature in the soundtrack for the Barbie movie. Check it out below.The track is the latest to be taken from the film’s upcoming soundtrack, and follows hot on the heels of ‘Barbie World’, a recent hit by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice.Adding to the singer’s growing collection of songs about cars, ‘Speed Drive’ may be brief — coming in at less than two minutes long — but still manages to pack a punch as one of the most energetic songs on the soundtrack.Kicking in immediately with electronic melodies and a highly boosted bass, the pop star bursts into the song with a nod to the Toni Basil hit 1981 single ‘Mickey’ — “Oh, Barbie, you’re so fine / You’re so fine you blow my mind,” she sings.

Blur have shared ‘St. Charles Square’, the latest single to be taken from their upcoming album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’.

Chrissy Teigen is marveling at her newborn son's impressive head of hair, sharing a sweet video that highlights her baby's most striking feature.Teigen announced on Wednesday that she and husband John Legend had welcomed their fourth child, Wren Alexander Stephens, via surrogate earlier this month. Later, she posted an adorable clip on Instagram of their newborn's first moments in the hospital.

James Blake has announced his new album ‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’ and shared its lead single ‘Big Hammer’.‘Playing Robots In Heaven’ is set for release on September 8 via Polydor/ Republic. The album will see Blake return to his electronic roots seen within his earlier works, such as 2013’s ‘Overgrown’ and 2010’s ‘Klavierwerke’.Blake also released its first single ‘Big Hammer’ from the LP.

It’s a business summer for Zayn.

Christine Dawood, the wife and mother Titanic submersible victims Shahzada Dawood and 19-year-old Suleman Dawood, is speaking out in her first interview since the tragedy occurred.

Gwen Stefani has just dropped her new single, “True Babe”.

Carly Rae Jepsen has shared her vivacious first single of 2023 titled ‘Shy Boy’. Listen to the track below.‘Shy Boy’ is a dancefloor anthem that features a funky tune, synth melodies and Jepsen’s signature soft and playful voice.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has said she is 'honoured and moved' as she shared some exciting special news with her fans. The former EastEnders actress revealed that she has been given her own portrait in The National Portrait Gallery.

Richard D. James is back.

It seems as though Britney Spears may have reconciled with her sister Jamie Lynn.

Julia Fox shared heartbreaking news that her pet cat, Fernando, passed away on Monday. While mourning the loss, the Uncut Gems actress, 33, took to her Instagram to share a throwback clip of her two-year-old son, Valentino, sitting beside the pale orange feline on the couch. In the video, her only child plants a smooch on the top of the cat's head and pretends to feed him with his baby bottle.

Slowdive are back with a new single, and an upcoming album.Today (June 20), the band have released a new single, ‘Kisses’. The track – which was first announced last week – is taken off their upcoming album, ‘Everything Is Alive’.

Zayn Malik is back on Instagram!

Neil Patrick Harris is putting his fit body on display for his 50th birthday!

Doja Cat has released a vicious new rap single ‘Attention’ alongside a creepy music video – check them out below.‘Attention’ is the Grammy Award winner’s first solo offering since she released her chart-topping third studio album, 2021’s ‘Planet Her’. She has since dropped the Top 10 Billboard track ‘Vegas’ from the Elvis soundtrack and appeared on the remix for SZA’s Number One-peaking single, ‘Kill Bill’.Today (June 16), Doja Cat released ‘Attention’, a haunting track that sees her addressing her exit from The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ stadium tour, rapping: “My taste good, but I just had to redirect my cookin’ / I could’ve been an opener, I redirect the bookin’.”In May last year, Doja Cat had to cancel the tour due to tonsil surgery.She also commented on rap heavyweights who “fall in the beef” with artistss who looked up to them: “I’m sorry, but we all find it really entertainin’ / ’Cause we don’t wanna see them steppin’ forward on their faces / And we all wanna be the one that see the devastation / Nothin’ in it, but ain’t the bad press good?”The Tanu Muino-directed accompanying music video meanwhile, reveals Doja Cat’s new character Scarlet. Doja’s use of the drop of blood emoji in the announcement may offer some clues about the song buried in some of her other recent tweets.