Listen to Placebo’s emotive new single ‘Happy Birthday In The Sky’

Jennifer Aniston, 53, had a super sweet message for Reese Witherspoon on her 46th birthday on Tuesday March 22. The Friends actress posted a bunch of photos of herself and Reese through the years to show how long they’ve been working together along with penning a cute caption for her pal on Instagram. She posted photos from the pair acting together on Friends as well as a behind the scenes video from The Morning Show and a few more pictures of the two of them just bonding.

Mabel released a new single, ‘Good Luck’, yesterday (March 18) – check it out below.The hedonistic song, which also features Jax Jones and Galantis, is said to be influenced by “house, heartbreak, and female solidarity”.Mabel described the new track as “the empowering song you need when getting ready to go out: when you’re feeling low about someone, and your friends will take you out to get that person off your mind.”Watch the video for ‘Good Luck’ here:Mabel released her debut album ‘High Expectations’ in 2019 and shared a new track from album two, ‘Let Them Know’ last June.A press release revealed what has inspired Mabel’s upcoming new material. “She avidly watched and re-watched Paris Is Burning, Pose and Drag Race between writing songs, reflecting on how dance music became a generational hub for expression, liberation and inclusion.”While there has been no formal announcement yet on Mabel’s next album, further details are expected to arrive later this year.

Andrew Bird has shared his upbeat new single ‘Atomized’ – you can listen to it below.The track was inspired by late journalist and author Joan Didion, who died last December.Didion wrote several novels and screenplays over the course of her career; she is best known for her non-fiction work, including the 1968 essay collection Slouching Towards Bethlehem which took its title from the poem The Second Coming by W. B.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorNearly five years after the release of their last album, “Everything Now,” the sixth studio album by Arcade Fire, has been confirmed for a May 6, 2022 release via Columbia Records.Titled ‘We,’ the album’s arrival is preceded by first single “The Lightning I, II,” and as a video directed by Emily Kai Bock, which can be seen below.Produced by longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich with the group’s Win Butler and & Régine Chassagne, and recorded in multiple locales including New Orleans, El Paso and Mount Desert Island, the album “paradoxically distills ‘the longest we’ve ever spent writing, uninterrupted, probably ever’ (per the band’s Win Butler) into a concise 40 minute epic – one as much about the forces that threaten to pull us away from the people we love, as it is inspired by the urgent need to overcome them,” the announcement reads.

Rosalía has shared a new song called ‘Hentai’ – you can listen to it below.The track serves as the latest preview of the Spanish singer-songwriter’s third studio album, ‘Motomami’, which comes out this Friday (March 18). It follows on from previous singles ‘La Fama’, ‘Saoko’ and last month’s ‘Chicken Teriyaki’.Beginning as a delicate piano-led ballad, ‘Hentai’ later introduces rapid-fire electronic beats as Rosalía delivers the ecstatic refrain: “So, so, so, so, so, so good/ Good, good, so, so, so good/ So, so, so good, so, so, so good/ So good, hmm.”The song arrives with an intimate, Mitch Ryan-directed official video that sees the singer riding on a bucking bronco in a sun-kissed field before lying on a bed in the middle of a bullring.You can watch the visuals here:Rosalía previously teased ‘Hentai’ on TikTok along with another new cut, ‘Candy’.

Charli XCX has shared a new song ‘Every Rule’, ahead of the release of her new album ‘Crash‘ this Friday (March 18) – listen below.The slow-burning, tender ballad has a gentle beat, soft-synths and auto-tuned vocals throughout.Last week, Charli XCX shared the full track listing for ‘Crash’, which is made up of 12 songs including ‘Every Rule’.The new single is joined on the record by the previously unveiled ‘Good Ones‘, ‘Baby‘, her collaboration with Rina Sawayama, ‘Beg For You’ and her song with Christine and the Queens and Caroline Polachek, ‘New Shapes’.Following the release of ‘Crash’, Charli will be heading out on a European and North American tour, with shows in Los Angeles, London, Paris and more.Get your tickets here and see the full list of tour dates below.MARCH 202226 – Fox Theatre – Oakland, CA29 – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, ORAPRIL 20221 – The Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA3 – The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA6 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO8 – ACL Live at The Moody Theater – Austin, TX9 – House of Blues Houston – Houston, TX10 – House of Blues Dallas – Dallas, TX12 – Orpheum Theater – New Orleans, LA13 – The Eastern – Atlanta, GA15 – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC16 – The NorVa – Norfolk, VA18 – The Fillmore Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA20 – House of Blues Boston – Boston, MA22 – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY23 – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY25 – Massey Hall – Toronto, ON26 – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI28 – Palace Theatre – Saint Paul, MN29 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, ILMAY 202213 – Olympia Theatre – Dublin, Ireland15 – O2 Academy – Glasgow, UK17 – Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, UK18 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK19 – Alexandra Palace – London, UK21 – UEA –

Arcade Fire have confirmed that they will make their comeback with new single ‘The Lightning I, II’ this week (March 17).The Canadian band last released an album in 2017 with ‘Everything Now’, and have since shared 45-minute track ‘Memories Of The Age of Anxiety’ for a meditation app in 2021, and released a live version of political cut ‘Generation A’ in late 2020.Over the past few weeks, the band have been teasing their return. Earlier this month, a brief snippet of new music appeared on the contact page of the group’s official website.

Aitch has shared a brand new single – watch the video for ‘Baby’ below.The track, produced by Fred Again…, is the Manchester rapper’s first solo single of the year and the latest preview of his forthcoming debut album.‘Baby’ samples Ashanti‘s ‘Rock Wit U (Aww Baby)’, with Aitch adding a contemporary rap feel to the R&B classic.The accompanying video, directed by Zain Alexander Shammas, sees the rapper in Malibu, going through the highs and lows of a relationship. The sun-tinged video features VHS clips of intimate moments, plus a cameo from the rapper’s current girlfriend, Chicken Shop Date’s Amelia Dimoldenberg.Aitch, who presented the award for Best Solo Act In The World with Big Zuu to Burna Boy at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 spoke to NME on the red carpet about the single.“I think everyone’s gonna love it,” he said of the track.

Bad Bunny!Today, March 10, 2022 marks the 28th birthday of Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny. His rise to fame as been nothing short of extraordinary, quickly ascending from a Soundcloud rapper popular in Puerto Rico to the biggest musician in the world.

Sigrid has shared her galactic new single ‘It Gets Dark’, which pays tribute to both the highs and lows of life – listen to it below.The single is the latest to be taken from the Norwegian pop star’s upcoming second album, which has yet to be announced.“I have never ever been this far away from home / And now I know / It gets dark, it gets dark at night,” Sigrid sings on the chorus. “I’m moving at the speed of light / I had to go but now I know / It gets dark so I can see the stars.”“I believe you need to feel the lows in life to feel the highs, and you have to know what sucks to then properly appreciate the good stuff,” the star said in a press statement. “‘It Gets Dark’ is an ode to that.

Aldous Harding has shared a new single today, ‘Fever’ – listen to the track below.It’s taken from her upcoming new album ‘Warm Chris’ and follows on from the previously released ‘Lawn‘. The New Zealand musician will release the follow-up to her April 2019 record ‘Designer’ on March 25 via 4AD.‘Warm Chris’ was produced by John Parish (who also produced ‘Designer’ and Harding’s 2017 LP ‘Party’), with all 10 tracks being recorded at Rockfield Studios. Harding’s 2021 single ‘Old Peel’ does not make the final cut, however.The album includes contributions from Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson as well as H. Hawkline, Seb Rochford, Gavin Fitzjohn and John and Hopey Parish.You can watch the new video for ‘Fever’ here:You can see the tracklist for Aldous Harding’s ‘Warm Chris’ below.1. ‘Ennui’2. ‘Tick Tock’3. ‘Fever’4. ‘Warm Chris’5. ‘Lawn’6. ‘Passion Babe’7. ‘She’ll Be Coming Round The Mountain’8. ‘Staring At The Henry Moore’9. ‘Bubbles’10. ‘Leathery Whip’Harding will tour in the UK, Ireland and across Europe from March to April – you can see details of her UK and Ireland tour dates below, and find tickets here.MARCH 202230 – Barbican, London31 – Barbican, LondonAPRIL 20221 – The Waterfront, Norwich3 – City Halls, Glasgow5 – National Concert Hall, Dublin7 – Albert Hall, Manchester8 – The Dome, Brighton10 – The Tramshed, Cardiff11 – Trinity, Bristol12 – Trinity, BristolLast year Harding covered ‘Revival’ by Deerhunter as part of 4AD’s compilation album ‘Bills & Aches & Blues’.

The Rills have shared their new single ‘World Leader’ – you can hear the track below.The song is taken from the Lincoln trio’s forthcoming new EP ‘Do It Differently’, which is set for release via Nice Swan Records on May 6 and can be pre-ordered here.The Rills, who were part of the NME 100 earlier this year, have previewed the EP this week by releasing ‘World Leader’, which frontman Mitch Spencer says is “an ironic bashing of modern politics”.“It’s a stab at our modern political figures, the way we digest media and the way voters express their views online,” he added of the track. You can hear The Rills’ ‘World Leader’ below.The Rills will tour in support of ‘Do It Differently’ later this year, with dates already booked at The Great Escape festival in Brighton and Warrington’s Neighbourhood Weekender.

Florence + The Machine have shared a new track today (March 7). Listen to the emotive ‘Heaven Is Here’ below.The Florence Welch-led group made their comeback last month with the new single ‘King’, which marked their first piece of new music since last year’s Cruella soundtrack contribution, ‘Call Me Cruella’.Posting on Instagram yesterday (March 6), Welch confirmed that follow-up ‘Heaven Is Here’ would be released today and shared some background information on the track.

Bartees Strange has released his first single for the year, ‘Heavy Heart’. It arrives alongside news the Washington-based singer-songwriter has signed with iconic label 4AD.The new song, which follows on from last year’s ‘Weights’ and 2020 album ‘Live Forever’, opens with a sparse, slow-burning guitar line before pivoting into an emotive, high-energy indie rocker. “This song is a culmination of some beautiful things,” Strange says of the track.‘Heavy Heart’ arrives alongside a music video directed by Marisa Dabice of Mannequin Pussy.

Patrick Schwarzenegger isn’t afraid to pour his heart out.The 28-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver took to Instagram on Monday, February 28 to write a sweet message to his girlfriend Abby Champion in celebration of her 25th birthday.“HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY @abbychampion,” he began. “LOVE THIS GIRL SO MUCH!! SUCH A HARD WORKER. SO BEAUTIFUL. FAITHFUL. DRINKS 2 CUPS OF COFFEE! LOVES ICE CREAM.

Video: Charli XCX interview (The Independent)Apartment buildings in Kiev damaged as Russian forces shell Ukraine capitalCyrano trailerJohnny Depp and Amber Heard arrive at the High Court as libel hearing continuesNEWS OF THE WEEK: Bob Saget's family reveals cause of deathElton John at UN peace concertUN reports says ban smackingCelebrity Mastermind contestant gets confused between Greta Thunberg and 'Sharron'Brit awards 2019: George Ezra wins British Solo MaleSam Hunt's pregnant wife files for divorceSuper Pumped: The Battle for Uber trailer 2022Classic children’s cartoon Arthur ends after 25 yearsBill Bailey and Oti Mabuse dance to 'Rapper's Delight' on StrictlyCharlie Sheen posts bizarre first TikTok videoKate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on Derek Draper's 'worrying' COVID-19 battleGlastonbury Festival in numbersSmallville star Kristen Kreuk reveals she hated ’gratuitous’ episodeThe star recently described her forthcoming collection as "the most pop" she's ever been. "I've just never committed, I suppose," Charli told Fader about the theme of her new record earlier this year. "Instead I've always made breakup songs or really emo love songs.

Poliça have shared their latest single ‘Rotting’ – you can hear the band’s first new song of 2022 below.The track actually marks the first new music release from the Minneapolis-based project – comprising of singer Channy Leaneagh, producer Ryan Olson, bassist Chris Bierden and drummers Ben Ivascu and Drew Christopherson – since the arrival of their January 2020 album ‘When We Stay Alive’.Poliça have returned to action today (February 28) with the track ‘Rotting’, which features co-production from the Berlin-based techno producer Dustin Zahn.You can hear Poliça’s ‘Rotting’ below.Poliça have also announced details of a North American tour for this summer, which will follow on from a previously announced slot at Mid West Music Fest in Winona, Minnesota in April.You can see Poliça’s upcoming tour dates below and find tickets when they go on sale here.April30 – Midwest Music Fest, Winona, MNJune9 – Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL10 – Marble Bar, Detroit, MI11 – Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, ON12 – Bar le Ritz, Montreal, QC13 – Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA16 – Elsewhere, Brooklyn, NY17 – The Foundry, Philadelphia, PA18 – The Black Cat, Washington, DC19 – The Basement, Columbus, OH July2 – Earth Rider Brewery, Superior, WI6 – Lucky You Lounge, Spokane, WA7 – Neptune Theatre, Seattle, WA8 – Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, BC9 – Doug Fir, Portland, OR11 – Independent, San Francisco, CA12 – Teragram Ballroom, Los Angeles, CA14 – Casbah, San Diego, CA15 – Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ16 – Meow Wolf, Santa Fe, NM17 – Bluebird Theatre, Denver, CO19 – The Raccoon Motel, Davenport, IA

Abby Roberts has returned with a new track – watch the video for the lovestruck ‘Pink Champagne’ below.The new track follows Roberts’ viral debut single ‘Paramaniac’, and has had success on TikTok ahead of its official release. It comes ahead of a number of UK festival appearances – including London’s Community and The Great Escape in Brighton – as well as a summer tour of the US in support of Halsey.Speaking of the motivations behind ‘Pink Champagne’, Roberts said: “I wrote ‘Pink Champagne’ because I wanted to have a go at writing a love song but without making it cliche, there’s so many love songs out there and I didn’t wanna be all soppy!“It’s essentially a breakup song reminiscing about the nicer parts of a not so perfect relationship, I think it’s super visual and manages to bring you on a journey with the dreamy vibes.”Watch the track’s official video, directed by Grow Up Sad, below.Having gained fame through TikTok posts about make-up, beauty and art that have received many millions of views, Roberts has since worked with the likes of Yungblud, Zara Larsson, Liam Payne and more.Speaking to NME earlier this year for an In Conversation video interview, she spoke of her upcoming six-track debut EP, and dream of working with Arctic Monkeys.Explaining that she hadn’t played guitar before starting work on the EP, Roberts told NME: “Guitar came to me before I knew that I wanted to ever put music out there.

Rosalía has shared another striking preview of her forthcoming third album, ‘Motomami’: a simple, yet infectious and punchy dancehall tune titled ‘Chicken Teriyaki’.Over a thumping beat and rhythm shaped around modulated vocal samples, Rosalía quips about her extravagant lifestyle, jetting to New York to stock up on jewellery – specifically “a chain that will make [her] go broken like Naomi [Campbell] in the ‘90s” – and sending roses to her suitress.The track arrives alongside a video primed for TikTok dances – fitting, as the single was initially teased on Rosalía’s personal account. In the clip, Rosalía is joined by a group of professional dancers, who she leads in a series of choreographed routines.Take a look at the ‘Chicken Teriyaki’ video below:‘Chicken Teriyaki’ comes as the third song shared from ‘Motomami’, following ‘La Fama’ (featuring The Weeknd) last November and ‘Saoko’ earlier this month.