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Shawn Mendes, Tainy - Summer Of Love Video

Shawn Mendes takes his red MG roadster for a spin along the coastal roads of Mallorca, Spain, in the video for his latest single, 'Summer Of Love'.


Reading & Leeds Festival 2021: Our Recommended Viewing Schedule For Friday/Saturday

In the first of our carefully curated schedules, we give you a few tips on getting the most out of your festival experience at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festival. We’ve listed our ideal viewing choices from across four of...

By Holly Mosley on 25 August 2021

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Spotlight On Nirvana: We Need To Talk About Spencer Elden

The album artwork for Nirvana’s 1991 album Nevermind is without doubt one of the most iconic in music history. It’s equal parts adorable and bizarre, and while perhaps a little too near the knuckle for today’s climate, still largely innocuous...

By Holly Mosley on 25 August 2021

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Olivia Rodrigo - brutal Video

'drivers licence' singer Olivia Rodrigo is transplanted into a video game as you're asked to "choose your player" in the video for her song, 'brutal'.

Posted 24 August 2021

Self Esteem - How Can I Help You Video

Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, gives herself a full on sweaty work-out behind her drum kit in the video for her latest single, 'How Can I Help You'.

Posted 24 August 2021

Demi Lovato - Melon Cake Video

Demi Lovato is finally doing things their way as they release a video for their empowering album track 'Melon Cake'.

Posted 24 August 2021

Demi Lovato

AODHAN Talks To Us About Scott Pilgrim, Marvel Cinematic Universe And Collaborating With 'Strangers' Singer Tia Gostelow [EXCLUSIVE]

Antipodean singer-songwriter Aidan Whitehall, aka AODHAN, is "stoked" following the release of his latest five track EP in July. The Ryan Miller (Will I Am/Angus & Julia Stone/Jess Glynn) produced set of songs ties together AODHAN's last three single releases,...

By Andrew Lockwood on 24 August 2021

Angel Olsen: 'Aisles' EP Review

It's a brave artist that chooses five iconic tracks from wildly different acts and gives them a significant, contemporary make-over as they attempt to re-interpret them with a fresh prospective.

By Andrew Lockwood on 22 August 2021

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Ed Sheeran - Visiting Hours [Official Performance Video]

After confessing his 'Bad Habits' back in June, Ed Sheeran returns with a typically tender and emotive ballad called 'Visiting Hours'.

Posted 22 August 2021

Ed Sheeran

Shawn Mendes, Tainy - Summer Of Love Video

Shawn Mendes takes his red MG roadster for a spin along the coastal roads of Mallorca, Spain, in the video for his latest single, 'Summer Of Love'.

Posted 22 August 2021

Shawn Mendes

St. Vincent - Daddy's Home Video

In her latest video St. Vincent takes to the back of a flatbed truck to perform the title track of her new album, 'Daddy's Home'.

Posted 22 August 2021

St. Vincent

Album Of The Week: The 39th Anniversary Of 'Upstairs At Eric's' By Yazoo

The inspired partnership of soul singer Alison Moyet with the developing electronic talents of Vince Clarke proved to be a huge and swift success on Yazoo's debut album Upstairs At Eric's. Quite quickly after the departure of Vince Clarke from...

By Andrew Lockwood on 20 August 2021

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Lorde - Mood Ring Video

Lorde is chilled out to the max as she burns sage and cleanses crystals in the video for her latest single, 'Mood Ring'.

Posted 19 August 2021

Lorde

Bastille - Thelma + Louise (Live from Future Inc. HQ) Video

Dan Smith and his band Bastille are embracing the spirit of Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis in the video for their latest single, 'Thelma + Louise'.

Posted 19 August 2021

Bastille

Music: The Under-valued Secret Weapon Of The Gambling World

Background music is always there for a reason. Be it to provide entertainment and encouragement, or simply to create an atmosphere of calm, it’s an incredible tool for affecting people’s behaviour and habits. Shops use it to put consumers in...

By Staff Writer on 18 August 2021

Bob Dylan Is Accused Of Sexual Abuse, But Fans Say The Facts Don’t Add Up

It’s never easy to read about an iconic music hero being accused of something as heinous as sexual abuse, but there’s something about the new case being brought against Bob Dylan which is making fans reluctant to believe the accuser.Bob...

By Holly Mosley on 17 August 2021

Bob Dylan

Nick Kingswell Talks To Us About The Paramount Importance Of Creative Control, Being In The Presence Of Adrianne Lenker And Pursuing Songs [EXCLUSIVE]

London based Australian artist Nick Kingswell says that he "can't wait to share [his] new songs in a live setting with real humans" now that lockdown restrictions have been eased. Having just released his latest single, Deep Blue/Money In The...

By Andrew Lockwood on 16 August 2021

Elton John, Dua Lipa - Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) Video

Elton John and Dua Lipa reunite for the second time this year as Reg Dwight's favourite collaborators PNAU give a few of his songs a fresh remix as 'Cold Heart'.

Posted 16 August 2021

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AJ Tracey - Summertime Shootout (feat. T-Pain) Video

T-Pain boards a Lear jet to join AJ Tracey as he takes his low-rider and heads for some R&R with the rest of his crew at Tracey Manor in the video for 'Summertime Shootout'.

Posted 16 August 2021

T-Pain

Sub Urban & Bella Poarch - INFERNO Video

TikTok sensation Bella Poarch teams up once again with Sub Urban on only her second ever single, 'INFERNO'.

Posted 13 August 2021

Billy Idol - Bitter Taste Video

'King Rocker' singer Billy Idol is back with a new single, 'Bitter Taste', ahead of an EP release due to land in September.

Posted 13 August 2021

Billy Idol

Album Of The Week: The 25th Anniversary Of 'Beautiful Freak' By Eels

Left-field alternative pop didn't really get any better than Beautiful Freak in 1996 and arguably it's rarely been bettered since. The visionary concept of Mark Oliver Everett, 'E', was a breath of fresh air that fused genres, combined styles and...

By Andrew Lockwood on 13 August 2021

The Eels

Maisie Peters - You Signed Up For This (Lyric Video)

Maisie Peters travels alone on a bus through the East Sussex countryside as she takes the coastal route out of Brighton in the lyric video for her new song, 'You Signed Up For This'.

Posted 13 August 2021

Lizzo - Rumors feat. Cardi B Video

Lizzo and Cardi B embrace the role of Greek Goddesses as they take a swipe at all the 'haters' in the video for their new song, 'Rumors'.

Posted 13 August 2021

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Machine Gun Kelly - Papercuts Video

Ahead of the release of his newly announced album ‘Born With Horns’, Machine Gun Kelly has unveiled a new pop-punk single entitled ‘Papercuts’, in collaboration with Blink-182’s Travis Barker.Directed by Cole Bennett (who’s previously helmed videos for Eminem, Juice Wlrd,...

Posted 12 August 2021

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London Grammar - America Video

Hannah Reid is frozen in a moment of time as she sits alone at the bar of a classic American diner in the video for London Grammar's latest single, 'America'.

Posted 11 August 2021

London Grammar

The Weekend - Take My Breath Video

The Weekend returns on his own for the first time in what seems like an age with his latest infectious single, 'Take My Breath'.

Posted 11 August 2021

Sophie Mahon Talks To Us About "being Canny With The Internet", Collaborating With Bryan Ferry And Drawing Inspiration From Humphrey Bogart [EXCLUSIVE]

Having drawn inspiration for her first album from the works of F Scott Fitzgerald (The Beautiful And The Damned) and Erin Morgenstern (Night Circus) Sophie Mahon has now used Film Noir and ABC's Lexicon Of Love as her touchstones for...

By Andrew Lockwood on 11 August 2021

Nas - Nobody ft. Ms. Lauryn Hill Audio

Two ‘90s legends team up for rap masterpiece on ‘Nobody’, taken from Nas’ fourteenth studio album ‘King’s Disease II’.

Posted 06 August 2021

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Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever Video

We’ve had a week to enjoy the full force of Billie Eilish’s epic second album ‘Happier Than Ever’, and now we have an impressive video for the cathartic title track.

Posted 05 August 2021

Billie Eilish

Best Tennis Films

When it comes to fast-paced and exciting sports, not many spring to mind faster than tennis. The level of skill needed to be a top tennis player is extremely high. Not only do you need fantastic hand-eye coordination, but you...

By Lenny Barksdale on 01 August 2021

Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever Album Review

Happier Than Ever is one of the most highly anticipated album releases of the year, which puts an awful lot of pressure on a woman who’s faced more than enough criticism and scrutiny over the past two years.

By Holly Mosley on 30 July 2021

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Paul McCartney, Beck - Find My Way Video

Paul McCartney has unveiled a new video for his song ‘Find My Way’ featuring Beck; a track remixed for the release of his latest album ‘McCartney III Imagined’.

Posted 28 July 2021

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Ava Max - EveryTime I Cry Video

Ava Max is engulfed in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic dystopia in the video for her latest single ‘EveryTime I Cry’; her first new release since her 2020 album ‘Heaven & Hell’.

Posted 28 July 2021

Camila Cabello - Don't Go Yet Video

Camila Cabello treats us to a visual delight as she drives to a family get together at a secluded lavish villa in the video for her new song, 'Don't Go Yet'.

Posted 25 July 2021

Camila Cabello

Anne-Marie & Little Mix - Kiss My (Uh Oh) Video

Anne-Marie does her best to recreate the flight scene in 'Bridesmaids' as she flies aboard 'Uh Oh Airlines' with Little Mix in the video for their song, 'Kiss Me (Uh Oh)'.

Posted 25 July 2021

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Sports Team: 'Bus Trip All-Dayer' Live At Dreamland In Margate

Live music returned to Dreamland in Margate in spectacular fashion as Sports Team brought their Bus Trip All-Dayer back to the seaside town for the third time. At the end of a week where, finally, social distancing restrictions had been...

By Andrew Lockwood on 25 July 2021

Ariana Grande - positions (Official Live Performance) Video

Ariana Grande continues what she's successfully started with 'pov' and 'safety net' as she releases a live video for 'positions'.

Posted 23 July 2021

Ariana Grande

Amy Winehouse - Back To Black Video

It’s 10 years since we lost the legendary Amy Winehouse, but her legacy is far from forgotten. Her song ‘Back to Black,’ released in 2006, remains one of the most emotional songs ever written.

Posted 23 July 2021

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Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow - INDUSTRY BABY Video

Lil Nas X does a great impression of Prison Break's Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell before he does an Andy Dufresne and escapes his cell in the video for 'INDUSTRY BABY'.

Posted 23 July 2021

Album Of The Week: The 19th Anniversary Of 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love' By My Chemical Romance

Well before they enjoyed meteoric success with The Black Parade, My Chemical Romance started their musical journey with another concept album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love. Back in 2002 MCR recorded their breakthrough debut album...

By Andrew Lockwood on 23 July 2021

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Sports Team: 'Bus Trip All-Dayer' live at Dreamland in Margate

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Mercury Prize 2021: With a shortlist like this, it’s truly anybody’s game

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Wolf Alice are nominated for the third time and Arlo Parks is an unsurprising first-time nominee.

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‘Whip My Hair’ Off: How shaving their heads empowered these women in music

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Willow Smith and more rocked a buzzcut for so many reasons.

Normani - Wild Side ft. Cardi B Video

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Normani and Cardi B dispense with the need to maintain any resemblance of social distancing as they get up-close and personal in the video their...

Album Of The Week: The 37th Anniversary Of 'Diamond Life' by Sade

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'Diamond Life', released on the 16th July 1984, is not only a significant album in it's own right, it's a cultural touchstone and a near...

From Amyl and the Sniffers to The Jacklights: Six upcoming punk albums you must not miss

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Album Of The Week: The 19th Anniversary of 'By The Way' by Red Hot Chili Peppers

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After the phenomenal success of their previous album, 'Californication', it was hard to imagine that Red Hot Chili Peppers would surpass that, or even come...

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Billie Eilish thinks she may have taken it too far as she sees stars in her latest single release, 'NDA'.

Weird Music Story of the Week: Mom names kids after metal bands

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The five greatest sports movie soundtracks of all time

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The music that got our pulses racing in these iconic sports films.

Upcoming Releases: A Spirit Of Independence Is Coursing Through Our Top 5 Favourite New Records For July

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Coupled with the likelihood of live music, Independence Day celebrations, Bastille Day and World Emoji Day, there are also some great new releases to look...

Monokino talks to us about Kraftwerk, Kooning, kitsch and creative control over his career [EXCLUSIVE]

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Dutch artist George van Wetering, aka Monokino, explores an alternative electro landscape on his latest single release, 'Your Underground'.

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Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits Video

Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits Video

Ed Sheeran channels a kind of vampire Joker in the video for his new electronic single ‘Bad Habits’; a song taken from his forthcoming album...

Album Of The Week: The 37th Anniversary of 'Purple Rain' by Prince

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On the 25th June 1984 Prince released an album that would super-charge his popularity and elevate his status beyond imagination.

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David Bowie World Fan Convention: Liverpool, Friday 17th - Sunday 19th June 2022

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There is nothing more uplifting in this world than watching Billie Eilish - the face of moody teen angst - having so much fun in...

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