Music News
Lennie Niehaus, Who Set Eastwood's Films to Music, Dies at 90
The New York Times - 10 Jun 2020 21:01
After a high-profile stint as a saxophonist and arranger with Stan Kenton's big band, he found new opportunities in Hollywood as a film and television composer.
Watch Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Johnston Play 'Walking the Cow' in Previously Unreleased Clip
Rolling Stone - 10 Jun 2020 21:33
Footage comes from late outsider artist's 2017 farewell tour stop in Chicago
'The Last Of Us Part II' developer issues apology over using an artist's song
NME - 10 Jun 2020 22:16
"Our deep apologies -- we are rectifying this ASAP" The post ‘The Last Of Us Part II’ developer issues apology over using an artist’s song appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and B...
David Crosby: 'Trump Is Far More Dangerous Than Nixon'
Rolling Stone - 10 Jun 2020 18:05
"My democracy that I love so much is failing and being abused to death," Crosby says
Rapper YG Criticized for Filming a Music Video During BLM Protest
Digital Music News - 10 Jun 2020 19:32
Los Angeles native rapper YG joined Black Lives Matter protests to film a music video - receiving criticism. “Shooting a music video while Breonna Taylor’s killer are still walking the streets is fucking disgusting,�...
Lizzo Shuts Down Body Shamers in Epic TikTok Video: 'I Am Beautiful, I Am Strong, I Do My Job'
Billboard - 10 Jun 2020 16:24
Lizzo clapped back at body shamers in a strongly-worded TikTok video on Tuesday (June 9).
This 'AGT' Contestant's Performance of Shawn Mendes' 'Mercy' Will Make You Emotional
Billboard - 10 Jun 2020 03:53
Watch Celina's full audition.
Diplo's 'Chapter I: Snake Oil' Debuts in Top Country Albums Chart's Top 10
Billboard - 10 Jun 2020 16:18
Diplo's "Chapter I: Snake Oil" debuts in Top Country Albums chart's top 10.
Coachella reportedly not returning in October 2020
NME - 10 Jun 2020 04:52
Festival organisers are considering different approaches for 2021 as parent company AEG cuts staff The post Coachella reportedly not returning in October 2020 appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries,...
Metrist returns to Timedance with 'Pollen Pt. II' EP
Ear Milk - 10 Jun 2020 20:43
A year after releasing Pollen Pt. I, Metrist has returned to Batu's Timedance label to release Pollen Pt. II. The three-track EP serves as the second part of the Pollen trilogy, providing all sorts of bass-fuelled madnes...
Jessie Ware delays new album 'What's Your Pleasure?' so as to not "distract from black voices"
NME - 10 Jun 2020 18:59
It was due to arrive next Friday The post Jessie Ware delays new album 'What's Your Pleasure?' so as to not “distract from black voices” appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs...
Janet Jackson revives 'Pledge' interlude lyrics to show support for Black Lives Matter
NME - 10 Jun 2020 18:43
"Pushing toward a world rid of colour lines" The post Janet Jackson revives ‘Pledge’ interlude lyrics to show support for Black Lives Matter appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and B...
Sony announces limited weekly 'The Last Of Us' podcast
NME - 10 Jun 2020 05:35
Take a deep dive into the game's universe The post Sony announces limited weekly 'The Last Of Us' podcast appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM.
Halsey 'proud' of brother for unwavering Black Lives Matter support
Music News - 10 Jun 2020 05:00
The musician, real name Ashley Frangipane, went on to stress the importance of those from mixed-race families promoting understanding at a time when racism and injustice are dominating the news.
Lollapalooza 2020 to Go Virtual Following Cancellation by City of Chicago
AceShowbiz - 10 Jun 2020 04:55
Organizers behind the annual four-day festival assure music fans that they are working hard to bring the city and the world together through live music from July 30 to August 2.
New Metallica Song Features Lyrics Written Entirely by a Bot
Digital Music News - 10 Jun 2020 01:41
A YouTube user has created a new Metallica-inspired song, "Deliverance Rides," that features lyrics written entirely by a bot. One "Funk Turkey" recently uploaded the three-and-a-half-minute Metallica track to YouTube, a...
'No Man's Sky' is getting cross-play multiplayer
NME - 10 Jun 2020 20:01
"I'm very proud of the team that has worked so hard to make this happen" The post ‘No Man’s Sky’ is getting cross-play multiplayer appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | N...
Universal Music Names Nan Jin Head of Communications In Greater China
Billboard - 10 Jun 2020 16:12
Universal Music Group has hired Nan Jin to oversee communications across its recording and publishing businesses in Greater China.
The Jayhawks Return With United Effort on 'XOXO'
Billboard - 10 Jun 2020 16:00
Incredulous as it may sound, the Jayhawks believe their new project, July 10’s 'XOXO,' is the most collaborative album the quartet has made in its 35-year history.
Shamir Returns to Pop With Dreamy Introvert Anthem 'On My Own'
Rolling Stone - 10 Jun 2020 16:00
25-year-old singer-songwriter will release his "most commercial sounding" album since his 2015 debut Ratchet
Grammys Renaming "Urban" Categories, Acknowledging The Existence Of Rappers That Sing
Stereogum - 10 Jun 2020 15:57
For decades, the music industry has used the word "urban" as a euphemism for "black"; it's one of a long string of dog-whistle terms that the business has employed since its inception. These terms have always been risibl...
Five Finger Death Punch Rolls With the Punches of Shooting a Music Video in Quarantine With 'A Little Bit Off' Visual
Billboard - 10 Jun 2020 02:10
Coronavirus couldn't halt Five Finger Death Punch's larger-than-life idea for the heavy metal band's "A Little Bit Off" music video released yesterday (June 7). The members just found a way to work around it.