Julie Bowen is looking forward to having a girls night out with her Modern Family co-star Sofia Vergara after her split from husband Joe Manganiello.
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Semisonic have announced their first album in 22 years ‘Little Bit Of Sun’ and shared new single ‘The Rope’.The Minneapolis band, famed for their huge 1998 single ‘Closing Time’ as well as ‘Secret Smile’, formed in 1995 and released three albums before they split in 2001. They reunited 16 years later to play a series of shows to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Great Divide’ and released a new EP ‘You’re Not Alone’ in 2020.Now, the band will release their new LP, which includes Jason Isbell and My Morning Jacket‘s Jim James, through Pleasuresonic Recordings on November 3.The trio – Dan Wilson, John Munson and Jacob Slichter – have also shared the video for the first taster from the record, which you can watch below.Wilson previously opened up about how Liam Gallagher indirectly inspired the band to reunite to release new music.“I had this great meeting with Liam,” he said at the time.
“I’ve always been a huge admirer of his, and his band. We had this really interesting meeting, we talked about music, we talked about the possibility of me writing some songs and to see what it would be like for him to sing a song that I wrote.
I was pretty inspired by the talk. And so I gave it a shot.”When he submitted the tracks, however, Gallagher’s manager wrote back saying the album was already done.
“That was fine,” Wilson added. “But then one of the songs in particular, which Semisonic didn’t end up using, but I kept thinking, ‘This doesn’t sound like Liam Gallagher at all, this sounds like Semisonic…’ I think it was like a kickstart or kind of a cheat sheet.“It probably put me back in a mindset I was in in 1998, like, ‘Oh, that’s the flavour – that’s what the band was like.
Julie Bowen is looking forward to having a girls night out with her Modern Family co-star Sofia Vergara after her split from husband Joe Manganiello.
Spector have shared their hypnotic new single ‘The Notion’ which features a guitar solo from musician Dev Hynes. Check it out below.The track marks the London five-piece’s first new music in 18 months.
Ethan Shanfeld Steve Aoki has recruited Paris Hilton, Akon, Galantis and more for his 10th studio album, “Hiroquest: Double Helix,” out Nov. 17.
Thania Garcia After selling out its reunion “Soy Rebelde Tour,” Latin pop group RBD has dropped a new single titled “Cerquita De Ti.” The track, a blend of pop and Dominican dembow, is the first taste of original music from the band since 2020’s “S.H.E.A.,” which was updated in February to include vocals from Dulce María. It’s just the second taste of original music since the band — which also comprises telenovela actors and singers Anahí, Christian Chávez, Christopher von Uckermann and Maite Perroni — went on its official hiatus in 2009. “Cerquita De Ti” boasts RBD’s signature harmonies and elements of modern-day Latin pop.
Kelly Clarkson fans will have an extra dose of chemistry this September.
Tori Kelly has announced her first string of shows since being hospitalised last month.Last night (August 14), the singer-songwriter took to social media to announce the ‘Take Control’ tour, in support of her recently released EP ‘tori’. The tour will kick off on September 10 in Toronto, before wrapping up nine shows later on September 26 in Los Angeles.See the full list of tour dates below.A post shared by tori kelly (@torikelly)General tickets go on sale tomorrow (Thursday, August 17), via the official Tori Kelly website.SEPTEMBER:10 – Axis Club – Toronto, ON11 – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY13 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA17 – The Loft – Atlanda, GA18 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL21 – Ophelia’s – Denver, CO24 – The Independent – San Francisco, CA25 – Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA26 – The Roxy – Los Angeles, CAThe tour will mark Tori Kelly’s first shows back since the singer was rushed to a hospital after collapsing while out for dinner with friends in downtown Los Angeles in July.
Angelique Jackson Actor, vegan food personality and entrepreneur Tabitha Brown is expanding her film and TV production business by teaming up with Made With Love Media, founded by “They Cloned Tyrone” producer Stephen “Dr.” Love. Under the new pact, Made With Love Media will act as producing partner for Brown’s Do You Believe Enterprises, overseeing the brand’s expansion in film and TV production, as well as spearheading strategic initiatives for brand partnerships and working with the executive team to identify growth opportunities.
Billie Eilish is keeping things positive with her ex-boyfriend, Jesse Rutherford.The «Bad Guy» singer took to her Instagram Story over the weekend to field questions from fans, which is when one person questioned her about her relationship with The Neighborhood frontman.Eilish answered, «Very very good friends only. My homie forever.»The musicians first sparked dating rumors back in October 2022, when fans spotted them having dinner at Los Angeles joint Crossroads Kitchen.They were then seen out at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios.
Charlotte Dawson has been praised by her fans after sharing a sweet update on life as a new mum-of-two. The reality TV star welcomed her second child with fiancé Matt Sarsfield into the world at the end of last month.
Sigrid has shared a single called ‘The Hype’ – her first new music since last year. Check out the track below.The song sees the Norwegian singer-songwriter returning to basics, and reconnecting with her roots after a period of musical experimentation.
English Teacher have shared their latest track, ‘The World’s Biggest Paving Slab’. Check out the single below.Released today (August 10), the track is the latest single from the four-piece, and follows on from their hit track ‘Song About Love’ – which arrived at the start of the year and explored how love is a theme that is prominent in nearly all aspects of life.This time around, the members – Lily Fontaine, Douglas Frost, Nicholas Eden and Lewis Whiting – take an equally reflective view of the world around them, and explore how the social, economic and political landscape is a sharp juxtaposition from the beauty that can be found within the people existing inside it.“I wrote and recorded the demo in my bedroom in one day, during my final year of university in 2018,” the frontwoman said of the inspiration behind ‘The World’s Biggest Paving Slab’.“Moving to a city for university forced me to reflect on how my experience of growing up in and around Pendle, how witnessing the social, economic and political issues that exist around there in juxtaposition with the beauty of the landscape and the characters that live within in it, has shaped me into the artist and person that I am.”These semi-rural stories leak into most of my writing,” she continued.
Bob Dylan, and takes direct inspiration from his iconic track ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’.The single was recorded at Drop of Sun Studios in Asheville, North Carolina, and sees the indie guitarist put his own unique spin on the 1973 classic – replacing the stripped-back structure with his distinctive vocal tone and a collection of reverb-drenched guitars.“I was spending a lot of time watching John Daly videos and came across a rendition he does of Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’,” said Lenderman, discussing the reasons behind his reimagining of the song.“Daly’s version includes an extra verse about golfing. My ‘Knockin’ became a staple of the MJ Lenderman & The Wind live set and it felt like a good idea to re-record it professionally.” Check out the track below.‘Knockin’ will appear on an upcoming 7” single, as well as Lenderman’s previous single ‘Rudolph’.
Hot Chip have returned with their first new music of 2023 – listen to ‘Fire Of Mercy’, featuring Yunè Pinku, below.The band’s new track is their first since the release of their most recent full-length album, ‘Freakout/Release’, which came out last August.Discussing the new track, the band’s Joe Goddard said: “Fire of Mercy’ relates to the central concept of William Blake’s ‘Songs of Experience’ – it bemoans the corruption that inevitably comes from adulthood and longs for a return to the purity of childhood.”Yunè Pinku added: “Massive honour to work with Hot Chip as they’re huge legends within the electronic world. When they played me Fire of Mercy and asked me to jump on the track, I was thrilled to work with them.”Listen to the track below.Later this year, Hot Chip will play a show at new London venue Drumsheds on October 21.
available to pre-order now here.Discussing their comeback, singer and songwriter Greg Ackell said: “The intent on ‘Delaware’ was to reflect that time in our lives, which I think it did accurately.Having considered ‘Delaware’ before embarking on ‘Hard Light’, we wanted to make an honest, reflective album representing who we are now, which is, well, older. I’ve been struggling to find an answer to the question ‘why now?’ What was the catalyst for getting back together after so long?“The best answer I can come up with is this was the first moment in my life since stopping making music that I got curious to hear what Drop Nineteens might sound like now.
The Pretenders have shared a brand new single – listen to ‘The Love’ below.The track is the latest song to be released from the band’s upcoming album ‘Relentless’, which is due out on September 15 via Parlophone.“I suppose that’s the most traditionally Pretenders-sounding song on the album, in the vein of ‘Kid’ or ‘Talk of the Town’ or any of the mid tempo ones over the years,” Chrissie Hynde said of the new track in a statement.“I often see love / relationships almost in the same vein as drug addiction. Although, having said that, I know I am jaded, and cynical… ‘The Buzz’ on Hate for Sale visited the same theme.”Listen to ‘The Love’ below.‘Relentless’ was first previewed earlier this summer by the track ‘Let The Sun Come In’.
Grimes has returned with a brand new single – listen to ‘I Wanna Be Software’ below.The song is produced by Illangelo, who has worked extensively alongside The Weeknd. It follows Grimes’ recent Anyma collaboration ‘Welcome To The Opera’.The new song comes after Grimes confirmed that she had parted ways with Columbia Records.
Mitski has returned with a brand new single – watch the video for ‘Bug Like An Angel’ below.This week, the singer announced details of a new album titled ‘The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We’.Now, it has been confirmed that the singer-songwriter’s follow-up to 2022’s ‘Laurel Hell’ will come out on September 15 via Dead Oceans.On Sunday night (July 23), the singer-songwriter sent out a newsletter to her fans that included a voice memo, through which she revealed the title of the upcoming album.“Hi, this is Mitski, and I’m at Bomb Shelter Studios in Nashville, where we recorded my new album that’s coming out. It’s called ‘The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We’, and its first single is coming out on Wednesday,” Mitski said in the voice memo.Watch the video for ‘Bug Like An Angel’, directed by Noel Paul, below.In a new statement to fans, Mitski said that she had re-negotiated her contract with her label and wants to make more music in the future, having hinted at a potential retirement in the past.“There are a lot of things about working in the music industry, and about being in the public eye, that feels like it goes against my nature,” she began.“I think you all might have seen me struggle with it, from time to time! But I am also in a miraculously lucky position, to be able to make music with resources and time, and to have an audience like you who give me the opportunity to perform.
Travis Kelce completely struck out with Taylor Swift! That’s football, right? LOLz!
Pete Doherty has teamed up with Pregoblin on their latest single ‘These Hands AKA Danny The Knife’. Check out the track below.The single is the latest track to be released from Pregoblins – the new band of former Fat White Family collaborator Alex Sebley – and sees the band team up with indie legend and Libertines frontman Pete Doherty.According to the press release, Doherty took time out of his busy schedule of touring and recording with the Libertines and touring with French songwriter/producer Frederic Lo, to contribute vocals to ‘These Hands AKA Danny The Knife’, and the lyrical content behind the single focuses on themes of loneliness and a lack of fulfilment.“‘These Hands’ is about a young person’s dream of being in a band and getting famous and the unhappiness, loneliness and unfulfillment that comes with fame when you get there,” said Selbey of the new release.It was recorded in Brixton and produced by Dante Traynor – check out the accompanying music video below, which centres around the cobbled streets of La Rochelle on the French coast.Discussing the collaboration between the band – comprising Sebley and Jessica Winter – and Doherty, Sebley explained why he felt the contribution worked.“I see Peter’s overall work in line with the romantic poets of the past.
Explosions In The Sky have announced their first album in seven years and a world tour kicking off later this year.‘End’ is set for release on September 15 via Bella Union, and the announcement arrives with first single ‘Ten Billion People’. You can pre-order/pre-save the new record here.Alongside new music, the Texas band have also announced ‘The End Tour’, which will see them tour the US in September before visiting 26 cities across the UK and Europe from November.The tour kicks off in Houston on September 25, visiting cities including Nashville, Chicago, Philadelphia and more, before finishing up in New York on October 5.