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Tate McRae is not resting on her laurels and has announced the release of a brand-new single, UH OH, coming this Friday. 

Stevie Nicks has spoken about the experience of working with Gorillaz on their forthcoming new album ‘Cracker Island’.The Damon Albarn-led cartoon band are due to release the record on February 24, 2023 via Parlophone (pre-order here). It’ll feature their recent Tame Impala collaboration ‘New Gold’, as well as guest spots from the likes of Bad Bunny, Beck and Thundercat.Nicks will appear on a song called ‘Oil’, and recalled becoming “an honorary Gorilla” during a new interview on Apple Music 1.“Well, I have to tell you, it was really great,” she told Zane Lowe. “Because [‘Cracker Island’ co-producer] Greg Kurstin sent [the song] to me.

Gorillaz and Beck debuted a new collaboration at the former’s Los Angeles show this weekend (September 23) – watch them perform ‘Possession Island’ below.Gorillaz will release new album ‘Cracker Island’ on February 24, 2023 via Parlophone (pre-order here) and announced the record recently by sharing latest single ‘New Gold’, featuring Tame Impala and Bootie Brown.The new Beck collaboration will feature on the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Song Machine, Season One – Strange Timez’, and they performed it for the first time at the gig at Los Angeles’ Forum on Friday night, alongside their first collaboration, ‘Strange Timez’ track ‘The Valley Of The Pagans’.Elsewhere at the show, Gorillaz performed ‘New Gold’ with Tame Impala and Bootie Brown, and debuted ‘Song Machine’ track ‘Pac-Man’ with ScHoolboy Q.They also performed the title track from ‘Cracker Island’ with Thundercat and gave a second performance of ‘Rock The House’ with Del the Funky Homosapien, a song that was given its live debut at an earlier show this week, 21 years after its release.Watch the live debut of ‘Possession Island’ and the other collaborations below.The virtual band has a host of collaborators on ‘Cracker Island’, their eighth studio album including Stevie Nicks, Bad Bunny, Adeleye Omotayond and more, as well as the aforementioned Beck, Tame Impala and Bootie Brown.It’s produced by eight-time Grammy Award-winning producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Greg Kurstin along with Gorillaz and Remi Kabaka Jr.Press material about Gorillaz’s new album states: “Originally based at Kong Studios in West London, the group of musical misfits – Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D – have relocated to Silverlake, California as they recruit new members to join The Last

Gorillaz and Del the Funky Homosapien performed ‘Rock The House’ live for first time at a gig this week – see footage below.The track appears on Gorillaz’ self-titled debut album from 2001, one of two collaborations between the pair on the record – the other being hit single ‘Clint Eastwood’.In 21 years, they had never played ‘Rock The House’ live together until this week in San Francisco, when they gave the track its first airing at a show at the Chase Center on Wednesday (September 21).After Damon Albarn teased to the crowd that they were set to “play a song we’ve never played before with Del,” they shared the live debut of ‘Rock The House’.See footage of the performance below.Last month, Gorillaz shared details of their new album ‘Cracker Island’ alongside the release of latest single ‘New Gold’ featuring Tame Impala and Bootie Brown.‘Cracker Island’ will be released on February 24, 2023 via Parlophone (pre-order here) and marks the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Song Machine, Season One – Strange Timez‘.The virtual band has a host of collaborators on their eighth studio album including Stevie Nicks, Bad Bunny, Beck, Thundercat, Adeleye Omotayond and the aforementioned Tame Impala and Bootie Brown.It’s produced by eight-time Grammy Award-winning producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Greg Kurstin along with Gorillaz and Remi Kabaka Jr.Press material about Gorillaz’s new album states: “Originally based at Kong Studios in West London, the group of musical misfits – Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D – have relocated to Silverlake, California as they recruit new members to join The Last Cult in search of the one truth to fix the world. Reports from the Golden State indicate that Murdoc is in love with the lady next door.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Universal Music Publishing Group has named Jennifer Knoepfle executive vice president and co-head of US A&R, effective immediately, the company announced on Wednesday. Based in Los Angeles, Knoepfle will report to UMPG chairman-CEO Jody Gerson. According to the announcement, Knoepfle — who joins after 13 years at Sony Music Publishing, where she worked with Gerson — will work closely with David Gray, her fellow co-head of U.S. A&R, and the company’s team. Knoepfle was most recently senior VP of creative at Sony Music Publishing, where she had worked since 2009. During her tenure, she signed and/or developed such major writers as Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Dan Nigro, Ariel Rechtshaid, Bloodpop, Joel Little and artists including Willow, Tate McRae, King Princess, Remi Wolf, Maggie Rogers, Leon Bridges, Wallows, Salem Ilese, Noah Kahan and Lord Huron. She also has worked extensively with

Thania Garcia The Gorillaz have shared the star-studded tracklist for their new album “Cracker Island,” to be released Feb. 24 via Parlophone. On the 10-track bill is Bad Bunny, Stevie Nicks, Beck, Adeleye Omotayo, Thundercat, Tame Impala and Bootie Brown. The set’s announcement arrived on Wednesday morning with its first Tame Impala and Bootie Brown-featuring single “New Gold.” Gorillaz had previously debuted the single live during their headlining set at All Points East in London on Aug. 19, with both Kevin Parker of Tame Impala and Bootie Brown, joining the band onstage. The album, described in a press release as an “energetic, upbeat, genre-expansive collection,” was recorded in London and LA earlier this year. It is produced by Greg Kurstin, Remi Kabaka Jr. and Gorillaz.

Gorillaz have shared details of their new album ‘Cracker Island’ alongside the release of latest single ‘New Gold’ featuring Tame Impala and Bootie Brown.‘Cracker Island’ is released on February 24, 2023 via Parlophone (pre-order here) and marks the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Song Machine, Season One – Strange Timez‘.The virtual band, headed up by Damon Albarn, has a host of collaborators on their eighth studio album including Stevie Nicks, Bad Bunny, Beck, Thundercat, Adeleye Omotayond and the aforementioned Tame Impala and Bootie Brown.It’s produced by eight-time Grammy Award-winning producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Greg Kurstin along with Gorillaz and Remi Kabaka Jr.Today (August 31) the band have also shared ‘New Gold’, which follows on from first single ‘Cracker Island‘. Gorillaz debuted the track live at their headline All Points East show in London on August 19 with both Kevin Parker of Tame Impala and Bootie Brown joining the band onstage.“It’s kind of a mad song, to be honest with you,” Albarn told the crowd at the time.Press material about Gorillaz’s new album states: “Originally based at Kong Studios in West London, the group of musical misfits – Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D – have relocated to Silverlake, California as they recruit new members to join The Last Cult in search of the one truth to fix the world.

Paramount+ will livestream the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, honoring the late Foo Fighters drummer.

J. Kim Murphy Paramount+ will live stream the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, a music industry gathering that will honor the late Foo Fighters drummer who died on March 25.

Dave Grohl joined Beck on-stage during an intimate charity gig in LA last night (August 16).The show was organised by the film director and producer Judd Apatow as part of a series of benefit events at the 280-capacity Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles.Each show is raising funds for and awareness of Victims First, “a network of surviving victims of mass casualty crime and trusted supporters who have first-hand experiences of the problems and re-victimisation that accompany these acts when there is a lack of coordinated effort and/or understanding of what survivors need”.Beck headlined last night’s charity gig, which also featured appearances from Tenacious D, Sarah Silverman and comedian Pete Holmes.A post shared by Largo (@largolosangeles)According to Variety, Beck performed a short acoustic set which included renditions of ‘Cyanide Breath Mint’ and ‘Debra’ as well as a cover of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Dead Flowers’.He was also joined by producer Greg Kurstin and actor John C.

Jeff Miller Dave Grohl made one of his first public appearances since the March death of Foo Fighters’ drummer Taylor Hawkins, appearing tonight (Aug. 16) at the tiny Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles to sing the iconic guitar riff to Seals and Croft’s yacht-rock classic “Summer Breeze” alongside headliner Beck, who was also joined onstage by Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D, producer Greg Kurstin, and actor-musician John C.

Ellie Goulding is back!

It may have took many by surprise this weekend when Olivia Rodrigo (taking a cue from her beloved idol, Taylor Swift) paused her first-ever set at Glastonbury to welcome to the stage another artist, one who she deemed "someone I absolutely adore" and an "incredible" songwriter.

Calum Scott has released his sophomore album Bridges!

LeAnn Rimes will make a return to the stage this September as she is set to perform alongside Pink and Foo Fighters. The superstar has joined the Los Angeles lineup for Foo Fighters' concert to honor the passing of their drummer Taylor Hawkins.MORE: Gavin Rossdale pays emotional tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins after his untimely deathLeAnn, who surprised fans in April by confirming she would be releasing a new album, will appear alongside Heart’s Nancy Wilson, John Paul Jones, Alain Johannes, Krist Novoselic and Greg Kurstin for the LA show.WATCH: LeAnn Rimes flaunts abs inside impressive home gym during workout challengeIn recent years LeAnn has been focusing on her family although she dropped a record in 2020 and also won that year's season of The Masked Singer. Now it appears that she is ready for a full-time comeback with the Can't Fight the Moonlight singer sharing the news of her album God's Work on social media.MORE: LeAnn Rimes looks phenomenal in daringly low lace dressMORE: LeAnn Rimes wows fans in silky lingerie in revealing new photo"This collection of songs is beyond special to me and we have carefully curated every step of this process, like never before.

Nirvana‘s Krist Novoselic, former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, Pink, Nandi Bushell and many more have been added to the line-up for the forthcoming tribute gigs for late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.Nile Rodgers, Greg Kurstin and LeAnn Rimes who performed with Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders on their 2019 album ‘Get The Money’, have also been added to the bill. You can view the updated line-up for the two shows at Wembley Stadium on September 3 and LA’s Kia Forum on September 27, below.Tickets for the show in London is on sale now and tickets for the LA show will go on sale at 9am local time.

There comes a certain point when you're growing up when you realise that, actually, you have grown up. You're supposed to be an adult now, and you still haven't figured everything out. It's no joke to say that sometimes, instead of feeling like you're flying, you're just falling. 

Chris Willman Music WriterCountry superstar Maren Morris is not trying to play things down the middle. She had pop hits with Zedd on “The Middle” and on her own with “The Bones,” but her third album, “Humble Quest,” carries an extra level of humility in not having any overt pop aspirations.

Tate McRae has hinted that she’s finished her highly anticipated debut studio album, and previewed a new single.The rising Canadian musician released the EP ‘Too Young To Be Sad’ last year, and has so far previewed her debut album with the 2021 single ‘Feel Like Shit’ and the recent ‘She’s All I Wanna Be’, co-written by Greg Kurstin.McRae took to Twitter this week to seemingly confirm that the album is now completely finished.“I just handed in the official track list for my album oh my,” she wrote, before going on to preview an unreleased song called ‘Chaotic’, which fans can pre-save now.i just handed in the official track list for my album oh my

Liam Gallagher has shared a video for his latest single, ‘Everything’s Electric’ – watch the Charlie Lightening-directed clip below.Released last month, the track is set to appear on the former Oasis frontman’s upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is released on May 27 and follows his 2019 album ‘Why Me? Why Not’.The black-and-white video, which arrives after Gallagher’s recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, blends a brand new performance with other live footage, teasing what is set to be a big summer for the star.In June, the rocker will play his biggest solo shows to date including two sold-out gigs at Knebworth. He’ll also perform at Lowlands Festival in the Netherlands and Rock in Rio Lisboa in Portugal this summer.Watch the video for ‘Everything’s Electric’ below:‘Everything’s Electric’ was co-written by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who also plays drums on the track, and producer Greg Kurstin.Gallagher and Grohl first met a number of years ago when the Foos and Oasis toured together.

Dave Grohl has said he would never go solo because he “actually like[s] being in the Foo Fighters“.The frontman is currently busy promoting the band’s new gross-out splatter horror Studio 666, and in a recent interview about the film he talked about never wanting to split from the Foos to go it alone.Describing the new movie, he told Sky News: “The premise is based on a lot of really hilarious rock and roll cliches and stereotypes, right? The lead singer that wants to go solo and is at a creative war with his own band – and some lead singers do exactly that.”He then added: “That’s something I would never wish to do because I actually like being in the Foo Fighters.”Grohl formed Foo Fighters in 1994 as a one-man project following the dissolution of his former band Nirvana. The band have won 12 Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Album four times, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.Meanwhile, Grohl told NME in a new interview that he thinks Liam Gallagher is “one of the last remaining rock stars”.Earlier this month, Gallagher released ‘Everything’s Electric’, the first single to be taken from his upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.The song was co-written by Foo Fighters frontman Grohl, who also plays drums on the track, and its producer Greg Kurstin.“Unfortunately we didn’t do it in person but I love being in the same room as Liam,” Grohl said of the collaboration. “It’s like putting a fucking quarter in a juke box and just turning it up with that guy.

Dave Grohl has spoken about his recent collaboration with Liam Gallagher, and has called the former Oasis frontman “one of the last remaining rock stars”.Earlier this month, Gallagher released ‘Everything’s Electric’, the first single to be taken from his upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.The song was co-written by Foo Fighters frontman Grohl, who also plays drums on the track, and its producer Greg Kurstin.In a new interview with NME, Grohl, who is currently promoting Foo Fighters’ new gross-out splatter horror Studio 666, praised Gallagher and talked about how the track came about.“Unfortunately we didn’t do it in person but I love being in the same room as Liam,” he said of the collaboration. “It’s like putting a fucking quarter in a juke box and just turning it up with that guy. It’s fucking great. Obviously, he’s an amazing singer and he’s a fucking rock star.

Liam Gallagher stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (February 25) to deliver a performance of his new single, ‘Everything’s Electric’.Released earlier this month, the track is set to appear on the former Oasis frontman’s upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.For his appearance on Fallon, Gallagher and his band perform ‘Everything’s Electric’ from a dimly lit studio space, with the singer wearing his trademark Parker and yielding a pair of maracas.You can watch the performance below:‘Everything’s Electric’ was co-written by Foo Fighters frontman Grohl, who also plays drums on the track, and its producer Greg Kurstin.Gallagher and Grohl first met a number of years ago when the Foos and Oasis toured together, and speculation about a collaboration between the two has been building in recent years.Speaking about Grohl’s contribution in a recent interview with NME, Gallagher said it was the first time the Foo Fighters frontman had ever sent him a song, but Grohl’s bandmate Taylor Hawkins sends him one “every fucking week”.Grohl’s contribution, brought to Gallagher himself by Kurstin, was chosen over any of his friend Hawkins’ offerings because “it’s an out-and-out rock’n’roll tune”. The drummer’s ideas, meanwhile, he said were “a fucking bit kinky, man”.Elsewhere in the chat with NME, Gallagher hit out at Damon Albarn‘s recent comments about Taylor Swift and declared her to be “fucking cool”.

Liam Gallagher has hit out at Damon Albarn‘s recent comments about Taylor Swift and declared her to be “fucking cool”.The Blur and Gorillaz frontman was on the receiving end of a backlash last month when he said that Swift’s “co-writing” approach was at odds with his “traditionalist” view of songwriting.This led to Swift hitting back with the tweet: “@DamonAlbarn I was such a big fan of yours until I saw this. I write ALL my own songs.

Liam Gallagher has spoken out against Coldplay being nominated for a BRIT Award for Best Rock/Alternative Act.The four-piece were nominated for the award at Tuesday’s ceremony (February 8) along with Glass Animals, Tom Grennan, Wolf Alice and this year’s winner, Sam Fender.Speaking to Absolute Radio ahead of the BRITs on Tuesday, Gallagher was asked for his prediction for which artist would triumph in the Best Rock/Alternative Act category.At the mention of Coldplay, Gallagher said “leave it out”, adding: “They’re not rock, man.”“If they’re rock, man… Jesus!” he continued. “I mean, I like Chris Martin and he wrote some great albums and all that, when I think about it.

Liam Gallagher has announced details of a huge outdoor solo show he’ll play in Dublin this summer.The former Oasis frontman is set to tour this year in support of his upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.Gallagher has now added an Irish headline show to his tour diary, with the singer set to perform at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin on August 27.Tickets are set to go on general sale at 10am on February 17 here.A post shared by Ticketmaster Ireland (@tmie)Gallagher is already set to play his biggest solo shows to date in June, including two sold-out gigs at Knebworth. You can see his upcoming UK tour dates below and find any remaining tickets to the tour here.June1 – Etihad Stadium, Manchester3 – Knebworth Park (SOLD OUT)4 – Knebworth Park (SOLD OUT)24 – Ormeau Park, Belfast26 – Hampden Park, GlasgowEarlier this week Gallagher performed his new single ‘Everything’s Electric’ live for the first time at the BRIT Awards.

Liam Gallagher performed his new single ‘Everything’s Electric’ for the first time during last night’s BRIT Awards (February 8) – you can watch his performance below.The track is the first to be previewed from the former Oasis frontman’s upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.After releasing ‘Everything’s Electric’ – which was co-written with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl – last Friday (February 4), Gallagher gave the song its live debut at last night’s BRITs at The O2 in London.The performance began with footage of Gallagher being helicoptered into the venue, before he then made his way to the stage to perform ‘Everything’s Electric’ with his live band – you can see his performance below.‘Everything’s Electric’, which was also co-written by its producer Greg Kurstin, was inspired by Beastie Boys’ ‘Sabotage’ and The Rolling Stones’ ‘Gimme Shelter’, according to a press release.Gallagher will play his biggest solo shows to date in June, including two sold-out gigs at Knebworth.

ArrDee and Aitch's War for domination on the Official Singles Chart begins in earnest, as today they top the UK's Official Trending Chart. 

ArrDee and Aitch's War for domination on the Official Singles Chart begins in earnest, as today they top the UK's Official Trending Chart. 

ArrDee and Aitch are well and truly heading for War as their dramatic collaboration enters the battle to become the highest new entry on next week’s Official Singles Chart. Currently, the track is expected to debut at Number 3 – becoming ArrDe’s 4th UK Top 10 single and Aitch’s 6th.

Calum Scott has released his new single “If You Ever Change Your Mind” and you can check the video out right here!

Tate McRae has released a new single co-written by Greg Kurstin – listen to ‘She’s All I Wanna Be’ below.The track is the second song to be taken from her upcoming debut album, following on from 2021’s ‘Feel Like Shit’. As it stands, McRae’s debut doesn’t have a release date but there has been talk of a Spring release.The track echoes Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Jealousy, Jealousy’, with McRae singing “Stupid boy making me so sad, don’t think you could change this fast.

Tate McRae is back with new music.

BENEE has announced the details of her new EP ‘LYCHEE’ as well as dropping the lyric video for new single ‘Beach Boy’. Check it out below.‘LYCHEE’ arrives on March 4 via Republic Record and will be the follow-up to the New Zealand pop star’s 2020 debut ‘Hey u x’. Her latest single was produced by Greg Kurstin and the EP also features tracks penned by Kenny Beats and Rostam.“‘Beach Boy’ is pure fantasy, set in LA,” Benee shared in a statement.

Liam Gallagher discussed his upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ in an interview on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X this morning.In the interview, Moyles described the singer’s new single ‘Everything’s Electric’ as “a great tune”, to which Gallagher replied: “It keeps the doors open to what’s next, know what I mean?”. ‘Everything’s Electric’ was co-written by Dave Grohl, who also plays drums on the track, and its producer Greg Kurstin.Commenting on the album, Gallagher added: “Some of it’s odd, man.

If you listen to his new single, If You Ever Change Your Mind, then one thing becomes clear - Calum Scott has really gone through it.