Author: Tim Musikae

[ad_1] You don’t need to be an Arctic Monkeys enthusiast to instantly recognize the cover of their album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not.The iconic monochrome photo of an everyday guy smoking a cigarette is celebrated as one of the most recognizable album covers in history, standing tall alongside competitors such as The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Nirvana’s Nevermind.The simplicity and quintessential British vibe of the image contribute to its greatness, undoubtedly elevating the otherwise unremarkable man to levels of global fame.However, many are just starting to uncover his identity, and a lot are quite shocked.Arctic Monkeys’…

[ad_1] During the encore of Pearl Jam’s concert on Friday night in Pittsburgh, Eddie Vedder showcased an acoustic rendition of Bruce Springsteen’s “My City of Ruins.”Although Vedder did not directly address the issue, the performance coincided with President Donald Trump’s severe critique of Springsteen’s recent onstage remarks against him and his policies. Trump labeled Springsteen in a Truth Social post as “highly overrated,” “dumb as a rock,” and “a dried out prune of a rocker.”You can view Vedder’s cover below, which ended to chants of “Bruuuuuuce!” from the crowd.Did Bruce Springsteen Respond to President Trump?Springsteen, who is currently touring in…

[ad_1] Following the arrest of Chris Brown related to an alleged incident at a London nightclub in 2023, US rapper HoodyBaby has also been charged in connection with the same event. On Thursday (May 15), the ‘Loyal’ artist was detained in Manchester for reportedly attacking a music producer at a London bar two years earlier. He was located at The Lowry Hotel by the Metropolitan Police and arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm just hours after arriving in the city via private jet. A spokesperson for the Met stated: “A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester…

[ad_1] The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has revealed its latest round of official certifications! This month, TWS’s recent Korean mini album “TRY WITH US” has achieved an official gold certification for surpassing 100,000 units shipped in Japan. Based on RIAJ’s certification criteria, albums receive gold certification at 100,000 units and platinum at 250,000 units. In other news, TWICE’s MISAMO has received a platinum certification for their Japanese mini album “HAUTE COUTURE,” with over 250,000 units shipped in Japan. Lastly, &TEAM has received two distinct certifications this month. Their latest Japanese single album “Go in Blind” has achieved triple…

[ad_1] Pearl Jam performed a cover of Bruce Springsteen‘s ‘My City of Ruins’ following Donald Trump’s social media attacks against him. Read More: Bruce Springsteen live in London: the heartland hero remains firmly at his majestic peak The Seattle band is currently extending their ‘Dark Matter’ world tour, having performed in Pittsburgh on Friday (May 16). During the encore, which generally opens with solo acoustic tracks from Eddie Vedder, he started playing a slowed-down version of Springsteen’s 2002 classic. While Vedder didn’t explicitly reference Springsteen’s ongoing dispute with Trump, audience members quickly perceived the performance as a gesture of support, chanting…

[ad_1] Overview Latto has dropped her latest track titled “Somebody.” This marks her first release since Sugar Honey Iced Tea and features an interpolation of Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody.” Latto is planning a summer getaway. Following the announcement of her European and UK tour dates, the rapper is heading to Jamaica for her first solo project since Sugar Honey Iced Tea. The new single, “Somebody,” includes a sample from Aaliyah’s 1998 classic “Are You That Somebody.” This sultry summer anthem revamps the hook from “Are You That Somebody,” with Latto singing in the chorus: “I really need somebody /…

[ad_1] BOYNEXTDOOR is breaking their own sales records with their latest release! This week, BOYNEXTDOOR returned with their new mini album “No Genre” on May 13. As reported by Hanteo Chart, by May 17—just under five days later—“No Genre” had already sold more than 1 million copies. Not only is “No Genre” BOYNEXTDOOR’s quickest album to reach 1 million sales, but it’s also their first to achieve over 1 million copies sold in the first week of its release. With two days remaining in the week, it will be interesting to see how much higher the group’s first-week sales record…

[ad_1] New Year Red Hot Highland Fling 2019-2020. Image Credit: James MacKenzie.Highland Council is putting forth new proposals regarding the upcoming Inverness music festival, which may serve to support various events throughout the year.We previously reported on the plan to host a festival at the Northern Meeting Park, presenting an “exciting opportunity for something new in the Highlands” in February.Currently, it appears that the festival may take place for the first time next March, with potential profits being allocated to support other events, including the Hogmanay celebrations.The Inverness events and festivals working group convened to review the progress of the…

[ad_1] The narrative surrounding the close friendship between George Harrison and Eric Clapton has been rekindled with the revelation that they once shared a rare 1913 Gibson Style O guitar. This acoustic instrument, which was listed for sale on Reverb.com this week for nearly $1 million, played a role in the creation of “Badge,” their collaboration featured on Cream’s Goodbye. The guitar was affectionately nicknamed Pattie, a somewhat cheeky nod to Pattie Boyd, who was first married to Harrison and later to Clapton. Prior to the guitar’s appearance on Reverb, even die-hard Beatles enthusiasts were largely unaware of its existence,…

[ad_1] Slick Rick has revealed his first new album in 26 years. Discover all the details below. READ MORE: British rap icon Slick Rick discusses Brexit, misogyny in music, and his two-decade hiatus: “If you’re not inspired, then you just chill” ‘Victory,’ the rapper’s first LP since 1999’s ‘The Art of Storytelling,’ is set to be released on June 13 through Idris Elba’s record label, 7Wallace, in partnership with Mass Appeal. This project, labeled a “visual album,” features Idris as executive producer alongside Rick and includes contributions from Nas, Giggs, and Estelle. “Victory is about perseverance, storytelling, imagination, and evolution.…

[ad_1] i-dle is set to return to “Knowing Bros” (“Ask Us Anything”)! On May 17, the beloved JTBC variety show showcased a sneak preview of the upcoming episode featuring all five members of i-dle. The teaser starts with the “Knowing Bros” crew congratulating i-dle on their contract renewal with Cube Entertainment as a complete group. Jeon Soyeon humorously notes their new name, saying, “We recently held a funeral for the ‘G.’” The i-dle members openly discuss their choice to renew their contracts. Yuqi admits, “I received numerous offers from other companies. To be honest, there were times when I hesitated.”…

[ad_1] Sharon Osbourne has shared her thoughts on the remarkable influence of the groundbreaking 2000s reality TV series The Osbournes, acknowledging that its immense popularity left even rock’s iconic family feeling somewhat overwhelmed. In an interview with Metal Hammer for their latest edition, Sharon reflects on the fun they had filming, but notes that the show wasn’t designed for longevity. “It was an incredible experience,” she tells Metal Hammer editor Eleanor Goodman. “It provided a unique opportunity for us to come together as a family, except for my eldest daughter [Aimee], who chose not to participate. It was a wonderful…