‘Squaring The Circle’: Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher and more for new Hipgnosis film

Paul McCartney has announced a new podcast titled ‘McCartney: A Life In Lyrics’, which will share the stories behind some of his best-known songs.Each episode will see Macca focusing on a single song from his work in the Beatles and Wings as well as his solo career. Tracks included in the first season of the podcast series include ‘Eleanor Rigby’, ‘Let It Be’ and ‘Live and Let Die’ among others.The series will also provide listeners an unrivaled opportunity to sit in on conversations between McCartney and poet Paul Muldoon, who wrote the foreword to McCartney’s bestselling book, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present.“When we listened back to the tapes, we realized there was something very special happening in these conversations,” explained Muldoon in the prologue episode which is out now.

NME about his new documentary Squaring The Circle, which focuses on Hipgnosis, the art studio behind iconic album sleeves from Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Wings, and more.From their psychedelic debut album artwork for Pink Floyd’s ‘A Saucerful Of Secrets’ in 1968 to their dissolution in 1983, Hipgnosis – which consisted primarily of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell – created some of the most striking cover images in rock’n’roll history.Now, the company behind Pink Floyd’s famous ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’, ‘Wish You Were Here’ and ‘Animals’ covers, as well as equally memorable images for Led Zeppelin, Wings, 10cc, Peter Gabriel and many others, is the subject of the new, feature-length documentary. The film includes interviews with Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, and other key players and is set for a cinematic release on Friday (July 14).NME spoke to Corbijn about the new documentary, the power of Hipgnosis and their turbulent journey from down-at-heels hippies to rock art heroes.“Po came to Amsterdam and asked me to be the man making the documentary about Hipgnosis.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds gig in New York was cancelled midway through due to a bomb threat.During Gallagher’s show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs on Saturday (July 8), a message appeared on screens in the venue instructing people to proceed to the exits, which read: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, the show will not continue.”The NYS Park Police later confirmed that a bomb threat was the reason for the show’s abrupt cancellation.A statement from the police read: “New York State Police, City of Saratoga Springs Police, Troy Police, and Saratoga Co. Sheriff’s Department responded to a bomb threat at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saturday. Out of an abundance of caution, the concert was suspended at 9:40 pm Saturday and concert attendees were evacuated without incident.”Update: It was a bomb threat, per NYS Park Police.

Last Saturday (July 8), Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' performance at Saratoga Performing Arts Center was canceled due to a bomb threat, according to the Albany Times Union. The opening acts, Metric and Garbage, performed as planned, but around 10 p.m. (20 minutes before Noel Gallagher and his band were scheduled to begin), an announcement was made on stage saying that because of "circumstances beyond our control, the show will not continue.

Thania Garcia A bomb threat stopped Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds concert at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 8. Fans were ordered to evacuate the venue directly after the first two opening acts, Metric and Garbage, wrapped their sets. Before Gallagher stepped foot on stage, concert-goers were ordered by the venue to leave the premises in response to a bomb threat. The order was shared on the venue’s jumbo screens that read: “At this time, we will need to evacuate the venue. We ask you to calmly proceed to the nearest exit. Please follow directions of staff and police officers. For the safety of everyone, please do not rush or push. Thank you for your cooperation.”

A short live performance is the key to Paul McCartney’s musical heart.

Paul McCartney was spotted by fans enjoying the sunset on Saturday night (June 24) at Glastonbury 2023.The Beatles legend is on site at Worthy Farm this weekend, with rumours about him making a special guest performance with Guns N’ Roses during their headline set last night.That didn’t materialise – Dave Grohl joined them instead on ‘Paradise City’ – but one fan did spot McCartney soaking up the sun at the top of the Park hill as evening drew in.“A surreal moment amongst an already mad weekend,” the fan wrote. “Walked to the top of the Glastonbury hill for a sunset photo, turns out Paul McCartney had the same idea!”Alongside the caption was a video of McCartney watching the sunset next to an SUV at the top of the bill.

The Pretenders have taken to the stage at Glastonbury 2023 and delivered a career-spanning setlist complete with some surprise guests.Taking place at The Park stage this evening (June 24), the set marked the band’s third time returning to Worthy Farm, following two previous appearances in 1994 and 2017. It also marked one of their first performances since they announced their upcoming album ‘Relentless’ — which is set for release on September 15 .Despite being nearly three decades since they made their Glastonbury debut, Chrissie Hynde and co.

little help from AI — but just a little.Paul McCartney has responded to the speculation about the use of artificial intelligence in the Beatles’ upcoming song.McCartney, 81, told the BBC that “the final Beatles album” will be released later this year — using AI technology to “extricate” John Lennon’s voice from a previously unheard track.“It was a demo that John had that we worked on, and we just finished it up, it’ll be released this year,” he said in his initial announcement on June 12. “We were able to take John’s voice and get it pure through this AI, so then we could mix the record as you would normally do.”With AI being at the center of much concern and debate, many fans jumped to conclusions and assumed that the technology was being used to generate fabricated vocals from the late Lennon.McCartney took to social media to ensure his fans that nothing was fabricated.“Been great to see such an exciting response to our forthcoming Beatles project. No one is more excited than us to be sharing something with you later in the year,” he tweeted.“We’ve seen some confusion and speculation about it.

Noel Gallagher has shared his thoughts on Guns N’ Roses headlining Glastonbury this weekend, describing the bill topping slot as “crazy shit”.The US band will perform on the Pyramid Stage this Saturday (June 24), in between Arctic Monkeys on Friday (23) and Elton John on Sunday (25).The former Oasis musician, however, has questioned the thinking behind the decision, suggesting that the honour could have gone to a British act instead.“I thought, ‘What? Are you being serious? That’s crazy shit’,” he told the Daily Star‘s ‘Wired’ column, recalling the moment he found out Guns N’ Roses were headlining the iconic British festival.“When you think of all the huge British artists who’ve had albums out this past year, having Guns N’ Roses headlining the Saturday is mad.”Explaining his own absence from Worthy Farm this year – as both a performer and a punter – Gallagher, who released his new album ‘Council Skies’ with the High Flying Birds earlier this month, said his schedule didn’t allow for it.“I would have been smart to play Glastonbury this year, but I played it last year because I’d been booked to do it in 2020 and everything got pushed back,” he said.“There’s always next year to go back to Glastonbury – I’m not going anywhere.“Because of lockdown, the band hadn’t played together for ages – and touring again is joyous.”The singer also explained that he’ll be performing at some smaller festivals instead this year, including PennFest in Buckinghamshire, Splendour Festival in Nottingham and West Yorkshire’s Bingley Weekender.“What I like about boutique festivals is that pretty much everyone will go to see you,” he said.“That makes the festival more like one of our own gigs.

Noel Gallagher has said that songs he’s performing live off his latest album ‘Council Skies‘ aren’t getting a good reception from his US audiences.The High Flying Birds singer, songwriter and guitarist said in a new interview that the response to him opening his sets with new material has been “terrible” so far.He told Rolling Stone: “[It’s] terrible. I’m starting off with [four or] five new ones.

Legendary Beatles star Paul McCartney is giving fans a glimpse inside the band’s "innocent" rise to fame in never-before-seen photos.  During the historic 1964 Beatlemania tour, the iconic band "dominated the world" as the members took the world by storm in their early 20s.  McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison went on a global tour that spanned over six cities: Liverpool, England; London; Paris; New York; Washington, D.C.; and Miami.  Amid their rise to fame, the now 80-year-old McCartney snapped a few camera shots of their adventures which are highlighted in his first photo book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm." With more than 200 pictures, McCartney takes fans behind the lens through candid photos of himself and his bandmates enjoying a journey of a lifetime. "It shows when this group… just dominated the world, became a worldwide sensation," "1964: Eyes of the Storm" editor Robert Weil told Fox News Digital.  Pictures capture an overwhelming number of photographers and fans doing everything they can to snap shots of the famous English rock band.

The Beatles are coming back.

Noel Gallagher has said the songs he’s co-written with The Black Keys are “fucking amazing”.Speaking to Rolling Stone, Gallagher, who spent time with The Black Keys, shared: “We did a week in the studio in London and wrote three songs and I’ve gotta tell you, they’re fucking amazing.”The Black Keys, made up of duo Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney who are working on their 12th studio album, previously praised the former Oasis member.Speaking to NME, Carney referred to him as the “incredible” Noel Gallagher, adding: “He’s hilarious and super talented, We were referring to him as ‘The Chord Lord’ because he’s just a perfectionist with it.”Carney also mentioned Noel’s brother, Liam Gallagher. “Dan and I are big fans of him and Liam,” he continued.

Paul McCartney says there will be a new Beatles record – created with help from artificial intelligence. McCartney, one of the two living Beatles, said AI was used to extricate the late John Lennon's vocals from a previously recorded track.During an interview with, McCartney, 80, was asked about how AI has been used to replicate his young voice and even «bring voices back from the grave,» by mimicking the late John Lennon and George Harrison. «It's a very interesting thing,» McCartney said. «It's something we're all sort of tackling at the moment in terms of trying to deal with what's it mean.» He admitted he's not on the internet much but he has heard of AI-produced tracks that use the former band members' voices. «All of that is kind of scary, but it's the future» he said, adding it has great uses.

In a new interview with BBC Radio 4, Paul McCartney revealed that a previously unreleased Beatles song is coming in 2023, and artificial intelligence programs were used in its creation. Speaking with Today's Martha Kearney, McCartney gave his thoughts on AI's "scary, but exciting" advancements before revealing that Peter Jackson, director of the 2022 Beatles documentary Get Back, was able to use AI tools to "extricate" John Lennon's vocals from a cassette demo.

A new Beatles song is on the way, with the help of artificial intelligence.

Paul McCartney “Got Back” again.The 80-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is headed to New York City’s Tribeca Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 15 at 6 p.m. for a conversation with Conan O’Brien.At the one night only event, the pair will discuss McCartney’s new “1964: Eyes of the Storm” about McCartney’s rediscovered photos from the height of Beatlemania as part of the Tribeca Film Festival’s Storytellers Series.And if you want to pick up last-minute tickets to see the Beatle live in the Big Apple, we’re here to let you know you still can.General admission tickets start at $254 before fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.Will Paul bust out his guitar and sing “Hey Jude” with Conan? What do the two have in store?All we know is the best way to find out is live.Want to go to the show?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to inflation.As mentioned earlier, the lowest price on general admission tickets is $254 before fees on Vivid Seats.After that, there is a significant price hike — the next cheapest tickets start at a whopping $732 before fees.Therefore, if you see tickets available at a lower price — strike while the iron is hot.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Paul McCartney announced on BBC’s “Best of Today” radio show that he relied on artificial intelligence to create “what will be the last Beatles record.” The track, set to debut later this year, features vocals from McCartney and the late John Lennon, who died in 1980. “It was a demo that John had that we worked on, and we just finished it up, it’ll be released this year,” McCartney said. “We were able to take John’s voice and get it pure through this A.I., so then we could mix the record as you would normally do. It gives you some sort of leeway, so there’s a good side to it, and then a scary side, and we’ll just have to see where that leads.”

Noel Gallagher has joked that he was the reason behind Taylor Swift’s alleged split from Matty Healy.The pop icon was said to have been dating the 1975 frontman for a brief period, following her split from Joe Alwyn, who she had been in a relationship with for six years.While neither musician ever spoke out to confirm or deny the alleged relationship, the two were rumoured to have split earlier this month. Healy also subtly hinted towards the split at a recent show in Austria.“That was very, very kind of you and I’m sure that it’s alluding to…,” he said after reading a fan’s sign saying “You are loved”, referring to the alleged split.