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Alfie Templeman has announced details of his debut album ‘Mellow Moon’ and shared lead single ‘Broken’. Check it out below, alongside an interview with Templeman.Following on from 2021’s mini-album ‘Forever Isn’t Long Enough’ which blended rowdy festival anthems with funk and disco, debut album proper ‘Mellow Moon’ is a mix of “R&B, pop, folk and rock”, according to the 19-year-old, along with “crazy guitar solos but also little bits of jazz”“Everything I’ve been working towards for the past few years has led to this record but I think it’s great,” he told NME.

after she was found dead in November.Price’s death was initially reported as homicide, with her boyfriend arrested – though TMZ declined to confirm whether it was in connection with her death. Price’s mother Deanna Daughtry later clarified that those rumours were “false” in a lengthy Instagram post.According to a statement by the Daughtry family released yesterday (January 19) 25-year-old Price died by suicide while under the influence of narcotics.According to People, the family said that Price had struggled with mental illness “from a young age”, and “was in and out of therapy and treatment centres” over the years.A post shared by Chris Daughtry (@chrisdaughtry)“As Hannah got older, she struggled to find her footing and began using drugs and often found herself in abusive relationships.

Sia has said that she was “suicidal” following the backlash to her 2021 film Music.The Australian singer-songwriter made her directorial debut with the movie, which stars Maddie Ziegler as a nonverbal autistic teenager called Music.Sia courted controversy over her decision to cast Ziegler, who is not on the autism spectrum. An online petition was launched, aiming to cancel the premiere due to the film’s “inaccurate and hurtful betrayal of the [autistic] community” and the inclusion of scenes in which the titular character is restrained.Addressing the widespread criticism, Sia apologised to the community and said that a disclaimer would appear before future screenings of Music.

Logic‘s anti-suicide song ‘1800-273-8255’ saved hundreds of lives following its release in 2017.The track, which features Alessia Cara and Khalid, takes its name from the number of the US National Suicide Prevention Hotline.A new report from the BMJ says that high-profile performances of the song tied in with decreased suicide rates among young people.One specific example used is when Logic performed the song at the MTV Video Music Awards in August of 2017, when calls to the Suicide Prevention

Avicii’s father Tim Klas has opened up about the death of his son, and called for more mental health support for new artists – saying fame and fortune are “a very dangerous combination”Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, took his own life in 2018.

Machine Gun Kelly has opened up about his mental health, saying: “I haven’t given myself the time to just accept that it’s OK to not be OK.”Speaking on The Drew Barrymore Show, Machine Gun Kelly (real name Colson Baker) started the interview by saying: “I don’t want to come off like I’m cold or shy but I’m just a little insular and I’m just having an odd day.”“You’re in a really safe space.

Kanye West has shared a lengthy Thanksgiving prayer.The post, which features his Sunday Service choir, addresses his separation from Kim Kardashian, his mental health and bid to become president.“Hello, my name is Ye and this is my super super super super super long Thanksgiving prayer,” the rapper, now legally known as Ye, said.“On this Thanksgiving, I’m so thankful for family, my blood family, my fans, and our haters – we love you too, on Thanksgiving and Christmas morning, not the night

Netflix’s hit documentary series Tiger King, has died aged 58.The former reptile dealer died after taking his own life in front of his wife in September, Oklaholma police told TMZ.An incident report obtained by the publication states Johnson was arguing with his wife in their garage when he attempted to commit suicide.According to the report, his wife called 911 and Johnson had a pulse when paramedics arrived.

Coldplay have donated a one-off signed vinyl to the Tiny Changes charity.The charity was set up in memory of late Frightened Rabbit frontman, Scott Hutchison, who died by suicide in 2018.Formed by Scott’s family, the charity aims to improve mental health in children and young people in Scotland and takes its name from a lyric from the Frightened Rabbit song ‘Head Rolls Off’ (“While I’m alive, I’ll make tiny changes to Earth”).The charity is now set to auction the unique, one-off signed 7″ vinyl

Drink Champs podcast, Kanye West addressed his ongoing battles with his mental health, touching on his frustrations towards the popular narrative that he’s “crazy”.“We all are on the spectrum somewhere,” he told the show’s hosts, referencing his diagnosis for bipolar disorder; “just only of us went to the hospital or have been diagnosed [with a disorder, or prescribed] medication”.The rapper – who is now legally known as Ye – then referenced a run-in he had with the paparazzi while he was

Juice WRLD, is set to be released next month.The announcement of ‘Fighting Demons’, out on December 10, came via a trailer posted to YouTube, showing archival footage of the late rapper – real name Jarad Higgins – on tour, and a voiceover of him speaking about mental health issues.The trailer is also soundtracked by a new cut titled ‘Already Dead’, which arrived today (November 12).

Will Smith has revealed that there was once a time in his life when he considered suicide.The actor and rapper, who launches Will Smith: The Best Shape Of My Life on YouTube next month, said in a trailer for the new docuseries that he struggled so much with his mental health in the past that he once contemplated ending his own life.In the clip promoting the series that will follow Smith as he tries to lose 20lbs in 20 weeks, the actor and musician is seen discussing the sensitive topic with his

Tiny Changes, the charity set up in memory of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison, has launched a new mental health fund.Hutchison died by suicide in May 2018, having suffered from depression. The following year, the late musician’s family – his brother and Frightened Rabbit drummer Grant, brother Neil and his parents – announced Tiny Changes.

Alissic has shared her new single ‘Piano’, with a video co-directed by husband and Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes.

Mind and race equality think tank The Runnymede Trust partner with Sony Music UK to deliver important new findings.Sony Music UK and Mind’s ‘Young People and Racial Trauma’ will investigate the best mental health interventions for young people affected by racism.

Ariana Grande has announced that she’ll be giving up to $5million (£3.6million) away in free therapy in conjunction with World Mental Health Day.Posting on Instagram yesterday (October 10), Grande revealed that she has teamed up with mental health platform Better Help for the giveaway, which she says is “only one small gesture”.“I acknowledge that there are very real barriers when it comes to accessing mental health resources,” she wrote, “and while this is only one small gesture (and a much

Demi Lovato has honoured their late friend in a heartfelt new track titled ‘Unforgettable (Tommy’s Song)’.Lovato shared the tribute on Saturday (October 9) in an emotional post, dedicating it to model Thomas Trussell III, who passed away in 2019 as a result of drug overdose.They wrote: “Two years ago I lost someone who meant so much to me. His name was Tommy and he was such a beautiful, special man.

Olivia Rodrigo has spoken about the “life-changing” impact therapy has had on her in a new interview.The chart-topping teen pop star was asked about her experiences with therapy during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning.“I hadn’t really started going until I was 16 and that was a really big, life-changing moment and I’ve learned so much about myself,” she said.Asked if it was something she decided that she needed to do for herself, she replied: “Yeah, it was.

mental health charities and musicians have spoken to NME about the pressures still facing young people as the UK exits lockdown, and the importance of reaching out for help.England lifted nearly all of its COVID-19 restrictions on July 19 this year, paving the way for live music and festivals to return to the country as the vaccination rollout continues.When a number of mental health charities spoke to NME back in March to mark one year since the first coronavirus lockdown was announced, they

Arlo Parks has responded to a new report from UNICEF which examines the mental health of children and young people in the UK and across the world.The State of the World’s Children 2021 has been published by UNICEF this morning (October 5) and notes how the coronavirus pandemic has “raised concerns about the mental health of a generation of children”.“But the pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long,” the report continues.

Succession star Jeremy Strong has hinted at what fans can expect from his character in the upcoming new season of the show.At the end of season two, Strong’s character Kendall Roy is seen denouncing his father (Logan Roy, played by Brian Cox) in the show’s finale.Speaking to The Guardian, Strong said that he and Succession’s creator, Peep Show’s Jesse Armstrong, talked a lot about F Scott Fitzgerald’s 1936 essay The Crack-Up, which was about the writer’s breakdown.Strong elaborates: “Jesse said,

Ashnikko releases two new singles, the genre-blending artist has spoken to NME about mental health, as well as contributing to the Lady Gaga remix album ‘Dawn of Chromatica. Watch our video interview with Ashnikko above.‘Panic Attacks in Paradise’ and ‘Maggots’ follow Ashnikko’s debut mixtape ‘Demidevil’, which was released in January of this year.

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has opened up about his mental health, experience in rehab and “consequence culture” – after pleading guilty to assault last year.Meighan parted ways with the Leicester group in July 2020 shortly before being charged with assaulting his partner Vikki Ager, who he then married this summer.

Remi Wolf, on the cusp of releasing her debut album ‘Juno’, has opened up about her mental health issues and how the music industry could better help artists with their mental health issues.Speaking to NME for The Big Read, Wolf candidly spoke about her rising fame, which she described as a “weird, unnatural experience”.“I’m taking it all on and it’s a very weird, unnatural experience – I need support,” she said.

Tori Amos has spoken to NME about how creating new album ‘Ocean To Ocean’ helped her “write herself out of hell” of the mental health issues brought on by the pandemic.Announced earlier today (September 20), Amos’s 16th album ‘Ocean To Ocean’ is a record that helped to pull the classically trained artist out of what she calls a “tough place mentally”.

Mike Patton has announced that he’s cancelled his forthcoming Faith No More and Mr. Bungle tour dates, citing metal health reasons.The singer revealed via a statement posted by Ipecac Recordings that some pre-existing “issues” he’s been suffering from were “exacerbated by the pandemic” and they are now proving a challenge for him.“Sorry to report that due to mental health reasons, I cannot continue with the currently scheduled Faith No More and Mr.

Prodigy frontman, who passed away in March 2019 at the age of 49, is the subject of the new artwork by the street artist Akse, who is working in partnership with the music and mental wellbeing festival Headstock.Akse’s mural was funded by a Headstock-led Crowdfunder campaign that raised over £10,650, and is also raising awareness for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day tomorrow (September 10) and the mental health text support service, Shout 85258.The Flint mural’s Hackney location – on the

Avicii has been honoured with a Google Doodle ahead of what would have been his 32nd birthday.The animation, which you can view below, overlays colorful sketches of a young boy strumming a guitar as a child, making beats on his laptop as a preteen, and DJing a small gathering as a teenager.From there, a pair of hands outline the shape of a heart and a sketch of the DJ/producer (real name Tim Bergling) can be seen getting lost in the music while traveling the world and performing live for

Charli XCX has opened up about starting therapy during the coronavirus pandemic, saying that it has “been really helpful” for her.The pop star is currently preparing to release her new single ‘Good Ones’ on September 2, but made the most of her unexpected downtime during the last 18 months to speak to a professional therapist.“I started therapy at the beginning of the pandemic,” she told Refinery29.

Content warning: This article discusses attempted suicide.Lil Wayne has spoken in a new interview about his struggles with mental health as a child, opening up about how he attempted suicide at the age of 12.The revelation came in a candid interview with former NFL star and current Fox Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho, during an appearance Wayne – real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.

Lil Xan has opened up about his ongoing mental health struggles in a new interview.The Californian rapper – real name Nicholas Diego Leanos – spoke of dealing with “intense anxiety” during a conversation on CBS’ 60 Minutes this week. You can watch the video below.“It’ll jump out at the weirdest points in life,” Xan explained.

Game Of Thrones in a new interview.The actor played Jon Snow in the hit HBO fantasy series, starring in all eight of its seasons until it came to an end in 2019.“Things that have happened to me since Thrones ended, and that were happening during Thrones, were of a pretty traumatic nature and they did include alcohol,” he told the Times.Harington said he has now been sober for two-and-a-half years after going to rehab for help with “substances” and “behaviours”, which he clarified as “mainly

Game Of Thrones star Kit Harrington has opened up about his past addiction.In a new interview with The Times, Harrington spoke about his alcohol addiction issues both during the filming of Game Of Thrones and in the aftermath when he eventually sought help to get clean.He said: “Things that have happened to me since Thrones ended, and that were happening during Thrones, were of a pretty traumatic nature and they did include alcohol.”“You get to a place where you feel like you are a bad person,

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has opened up about the “mental health difficulties” he faced after the show came to an end.The actor checked into a mental health and wellness retreat after wrapping on the final season of Thrones in 2019 to seek treatment for “personal issues”.Appearing on Sirius XM’s The Jess Cagle Show this week, Harington spoke about the toll that working on the show had taken on his mental health.“I went through some mental health difficulties after Thrones, and during

Content Warning: References to alleged harassment, suicide and abuse made belowActivision Blizzard faces a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing after accusations from employees that they’ve faced “constant sexual harassment, including groping, comments, and advances” in the workplace.After two years of investigation, the suit alleges that women at Activision Blizzard were paid less than men in the same role and promoted more slowly too.

Clairo has recalled writing the track ‘Just For Today’ and how it helped her deal with her mental health struggles during quarantine.Speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read interview, the singer-songwriter (real name Claire Cottrill) discussed her struggles with depression and anxiety and how working on music helped her through the coronavirus pandemic.Earlier this year, Clairo took to Instagram to share a home recording of ‘Just For Today’, which a finished version of can now be heard in her