Nicole Scherzinger is starring in a Sunset Boulevard production that looks like none we’ve ever seen before!
04.09.2023 - 20:21 / nme.com
Royal Blood have hinted that they’ll celebrate the 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut album next year.The rock duo released ‘Royal Blood’ in August 2014. It debuted at Number One on the UK albums chart and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.Now, the band have teased to NME in a In Conversion video chat about their new album, ‘Back To The Water Below‘, that they’ll mark the record’s milestone birthday.
Ideas are still being worked out but there have been mentions of live, full-album play-throughs and perhaps a revisit of their original tour.“We working out the best way to do that,” singer and bassist Mike Kerr told NME when asked about whether they’ll celebrate the album’s 10th year.Drummer Ben Thatcher added: “We’ll definitely celebrate it though. Maybe a firework display with the music playing behind it and some drones.”Asked in another interview by NME last month whether fans can expect an anniversary tour for ‘Royal Blood’, Kerr said: “It would be great to mark it by doing some kind of play-through honouring it, but I don’t think about it.
It would be great to get back in the van and re-do the original tour. That would be funny.”The Brighton duo were also asked about whether they’d step up to headline Reading & Leeds festival in 2024 to top off a year of celebrations.
“That would be amazing,” replied Kerr. “I’m hoping we can ramp it up.”Speaking about ‘Back To The Water Below’ in the NME In Conversion chat, Kerr said in response to the suggestion that their fourth record is “something of a return to their roots” that they didn’t overthink things; whatever the sound is on the new album is what felt right.“When we play together, that’s all that’s required for it to be Royal Blood,” Kerr said.
Nicole Scherzinger is starring in a Sunset Boulevard production that looks like none we’ve ever seen before!
Chvrches have celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut album by sharing new versions of their first two singles and hosting a live premiere of one of their 2013 concerts.The Scottish trio are currently underway with marking a new milestone in their career – celebrating 10 years since they first shared their debut album ‘The Bones Of What You Believe’.To mark the occasion, the three-piece – consisting of Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty and Iain Cook – have shared both a live recording and remastered version of their debut songs ‘Lies’ and ‘The Mother We Share’. This marks the first two of five previously unshared live versions of their songs, all of which will appear in their upcoming 10th Anniversary Edition of the record.The lead single was first shared online in May 2012 and was soon followed by the latter – a track that went on to help catapult the band into the limelight.
Kim Petras has surprise dropped her previously shelved debut album ‘Problématique’.The LP arrived on Monday (September 18) – just three months after her major label debut ‘Feed The Beast‘ – which was previously scrapped after tracks were leaked in August last year.Originally dubbed as her label debut, ‘Problématique’ was first confirmed back in 2021. However, she later announced the album was “scrapped” following songs being shared online.“I know for the fans, it was very hard to see a whole album go away — for me, too,” Petras said whilst speaking to Billboard in 2022, “That original album got me through the pandemic.”The bubblegum-pop star’s new EP features 10 tracks including the Paris Hilton collaboration ‘All She Wants’, which follows their team up on the reimagining of Hilton’s 2006 debut ‘Stars Are Blind’.The singer also announced the album’s arrival on her social media, posting the cover art with the caption: “Problématique.
PC Music has announced the line-ups for its 10th anniversary shows in New York, Los Angeles and London.The live performance series will kick off later this week in New York City and is set to celebrate the milestone for the record label by holding some exclusive live sets from numerous artists.The label was developed by A.G. Cook a decade ago and has gone on to have a wide impact on the landscape of pop music.
Ten years after tying the knot in a romantic wedding ceremony in Italy’s picturesque Lake Como, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have returned to the scene of their nuptials to renew their vows.
Avicii‘s ‘True’ turning 10.The footage contains snippets from the Swedish DJ’s – real name Tim Bergling – ‘True Tour’ which will allow fans to experience the show from the audience’s point of view. Other Avicii content is set to be released soon, ranging from short-form pieces tailored for TikTok and YouTube Shorts, to in-depth long-form content providing a look into the creative process behind ‘True’.Included with the content is never-before-seen studio footage of the creation of his 2013 hit ‘Addicted to You’, which features vocals from Audra Mae.It was also announced that ‘True’ will be reissued as two new limited-edition vinyl pressings.
Ezra Collective have been experiencing a nearly 900 per cent increase in album sales and streams since winning the 2023 Mercury Prize.The London-based jazz group – consisting of drummer and bandleader Femi Koleoso, bassist TJ Koleoso, keyboardist Joe Armon-Jones, trumpeter Ife Ogunjobi, and tenor saxophonist James Mollison – won the award with their second LP ‘Where I’m Meant To Be’, beating Loyle Carner, Olivia Dean, RAYE, Shygirl, Jockstrap and more.As The Line of Best Fit reports, according to BPI analysis of Official Charts Company data, ‘Where I’m Meant To Be’ has seen 859 per cent increase in its combined sales and streams. The jump occurred between September 8 -10.A post shared by Ezra Collective (@ezracollective)Physical album sales and downloads also saw an impressive jump with 6,012 per cent hike compared to the same three day period the week before and audio streams seeing a 1,960 per cent increase.Following the band’s win, Koleoso gave a passionate speech while accepting the award.“Most importantly, Ezra Collective represents something really special because we met in a youth club.
Plain White T‘s have shared their latest single ‘Red Flags’ and have announced their self-titled ninth studio album.‘Red Flags’ marks the fourth single released from the upcoming LP. It follows ‘Would You Even’, ‘Spaghetti Tattoo‘ and ‘Happy’. Speaking of the track in a press release, the band’s frontman Tom Higgenson said: “I was dating someone and it was going so well but in some instances, I was like, ‘Wait does this girl really care? Is she giving me the signals that this is not working?'”He continued: “Sometimes you get so lost in love and all the good things you ignore the bad things and that’s what ‘Red Flags’ is.
John Cooper Clarke opened Arctic Monkeys‘ gig in New York last night with a special performance of ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ to mark the 10th anniversary of ‘AM’.Clarke’s poem is covered by the band as the last track of their lauded 2013 album, which celebrated its birthday on Saturday (September 9).At the second of two shows from the band at the venue in Queens, Clarke came on stage before the band’s performance to share a rendition of the iconic poem.See footage of the performance below.Así iniciaba el show de los Arctic Monkeys en el 10º aniversario de "AM", con John Cooper Clarke recitando "I Wanna Be Yours".pic.twitter.com/C6VWLmusnz— The Information Action Ratio (@RatioMonkeys) September 10, 2023Dr John Cooper Clarke reciting I Wanna Be Yours on AM's 10th anniversary
Fox’s The Masked Singer is kicking off its tenth season with a bit of a celebration.
Sprints have announced details of their debut album, ‘Letter To Self’, as well as sharing new song ‘Up and Comer’ along with new tour dates.The Dublin four-piece revealed this week that ‘Letter To Self’ will land on January 5 via City Slang.“‘Up And Comer’ is a pretty dry take on a fear and self consciousness that has been ruminating in me since I picked up an instrument,” said vocalist Karla Chubb. “This innate fear that maybe I would always be ‘good for a girl’, but would I ever actually be great? It’s an invisible narrative that has been constructed by the doubts and negativity I’ve been fed by others, as well my own imposter syndrome.”She continued: “It’s a song that takes aim at the idea that some of these traits and behaviours may almost be hereditary, and instead of letting that continue to hold me back, finally break free of the expected, embrace the anger and let it rip. The only way is forward.”Sprints last released music in 2022 with their second EP ‘A Modern Job‘.In a four-star review, NME described their EP as “dark but defiant, full of personal revelations and disruptive ideas”.
Ezra Collective have won the 2023 Mercury Prize for their album ‘Where I’m Meant To Be’.The jazz collective were outsiders to clinch the prize going into tonight’s (September 7) ceremony beating off favourites Jockstap, Loyle Carner and Young Fathers at London’s Eventim Apollo.Jamz Supernova presented the collective with the prize and they were greeted with red confetti as they reached the stage.Accepting the trophy, Femi Koleoso, said: “Wow first of all let me thank God because if a jazz band winning the Mercury Prize doesn’t make you believe in God I don’t know what will.”He went on to thank the band’s manager and his mum and dad before adding: “Ezra Collective represents something very special because we met in a youth club. What we’re celebrating right is testimony to good special people, for putting in effort for young people to play music.“This is not just a result for Ezra Collective, for UK jazz but it’s a special moment for every organisation across the country ploughing their efforts and time into young people that play music.”The collective earlier played their track ‘Victory Dance’ and got up to perform the track for a second time after after accepting the award.All of the artists performed live on the night apart from Fred Again..
Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s strand in which, each fortnight, we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track. So we’re going to do the hard work for you.
Gayle Hunnicutt, whose best-known work came as Vanessa Beaumont, the mother of J.R. Ewing’s illegitimate son, in the final three seasons of Dallas, has died per multiple U.K. reports. Hunnicutt died last Thursday at a hospital in London, according to her ex-husband Simon Jenkins. She was 80 years old.
Thania Garcia Zach Bryan’s self-titled album, his sophomore released under Warner Records, has become the Oklahoma-bred singer-songwriter’s first No. 1 album. Bordering country, rock and Americana folk, “Zach Bryan” ends Travis Scott’s consecutive four-week reign with “Utopia,” and is also the first rock set to appear at the top of the charts in over a year.
Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat and Royal Blood are among the artists that have been revealed to perform as part of BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month.Starting on Monday, October 2, a new live lounge will air every Monday through Thursday for the entirety of the month with BBC Radio 1 hosts Rickie, Melvin and Charlie. Some of the world’s hottest acts will take to the iconic Radio 1 Live Lounge to perform a mix of their own tracks as well as some surprise covers.
K.J. Yossman Netflix has teased a storyline from the sixth and final season of its hit drama series “The Crown.” The show, which first launched in 2016, follows the trials and tribulations of the British Royal Family, beginning with the death of King George VI and the succession of his daughter, Queen Elizabeth, to the throne. The final season, set to air later this year, is believed to cover the death of Princess Diana and, Netflix has revealed, will also feature a royal wedding.
Royal Blood have kicked off the first of their intimate live shows in Camden and played the live debut of ‘Waves’ and ‘There Goes My Cool’. Check out footage and the full setlist below.The concert took place at the Electric Ballroom in Camden, London last night (August 31) and was the first of a handful of intimate shows that the duo are playing to celebrate the release of their new album ‘Back To The Water Below’.Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher began the set with a rendition of ‘Out Of The Black’, the first track off their self-titled 2014 album, with the latter opening the show by standing in the crowd and then making his way onto the stage.From there, the Brighton duo brought out various fan favourites ‘Figure It Out’, ‘Little Monster’ and ‘Trouble’s Coming’, as well as a variety of newer tracks taken from their new album.The tracks from the new LP, which was released today (September 1), included ‘Shiner In The Dark’ and ‘Mountains At Midnight’, although the highlight of the night came in the latter half of their set when they performed the back-to-back live debuts of two new songs.A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)After wrapping up another one of their 2014 tracks, ‘Loose Change’, the duo then treated the London audience to the first-ever performance of the mellow song ‘There Goes My Cool’, with stripped-back orange lighting and Kerr performing the first half of the song sat behind a keyboard.From there they immediately launched into another live debut from their new album, performing the more intense closing track ‘Waves’ for the first time, a day ahead of the album’s release.
Royal Blood frontman Mike Kerr has spoken to NME about the confidence awarded him by Queens Of The Stone Age‘s Josh Homme, and how that helped to shape their new album ‘Back To The Water Below’.The Brighton rock duo release their “instinctive” fourth album ‘Back To The Water Below’ this Friday (September 1), after an intimate launch show at Camden’s Electric Ballroom in London tomorrow.While this record is self-produced by Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher, previous album ‘Typhoons’ was co-produced by Paul Epworth and Homme. Speaking to NME, Kerr spoke of how working with Homme – particularly on previous album single ‘Boilermaker‘ featuring on Homme’s 2019 side project ‘The Desert Sessions Vol 11/12‘ – and the advice from the QOTSA frontman helped him put together new material.“Josh Homme said, ‘If you expect anything from music, you expect too much’,” said Kerr. “Tomorrow is never promised, and I’m amazed we’ve got this far and still get to do this.“We never had any ambitions to play this venue or do that tour.
In celebration of the new 10th-anniversary edition of her debut album Yours Truly, Ariana Grande just dropped a special treat for fans.