Dave Rowntree, drummer of Blur, faced defeat in his bid to become a Labour MP despite Labour’s broader success in the UK general election on July 4th. The Mid Sussex constituency, where Rowntree ran, ultimately elected Liberal Democrat candidate Alison Bennett. Rowntree had announced his candidacy earlier in March, citing local concerns such as … Read more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces another lawsuit, marking the eighth accusation of sexual misconduct against him, which he firmly denies. The latest legal action follows a recent lawsuit by April Lampros, alleging four instances of sexual assault between the mid-1990s and early-2000s, when she was a student. Additionally, Crystal McKinney has accused Combs of sexual … Read more
Serj Tankian, frontman of System of a Down, has criticized Imagine Dragons for performing a concert in Azerbaijan despite his prior warnings. Tankian had penned an open letter last August urging Imagine Dragons to reconsider their show in Baku, citing a “humanitarian catastrophe” under Azerbaijan’s regime. Expressing disappointment with Imagine Dragons’ decision to proceed … Read more
Serj Tankian, lead singer of System of a Down, has intensified his dispute with Imagine Dragons following the pop-rock band’s decision to perform in Azerbaijan amidst ongoing conflict in the region. Tankian, who has Azerbaijani heritage, had previously cautioned Imagine Dragons against holding their concert in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, on September 2nd, 2023. Despite … Read more
The War and Treaty, an American country duo, recounted an incident at the Coca-Cola Sips and Sounds Music Festival in Austin, Texas, where they discovered a cotton plant in their dressing room before their performance. This incident, which they believe was racially motivated, deeply affected the band, consisting of married couple Michael and Tanya Trotter. … Read more
Meta Description: Discover the legacy of Jah Wobble, the renowned bassist of Public Image Ltd., and his journey from punk beginnings to creating innovative rhythms in post-punk music. Jah Wobble: The Influential Bassist of Public Image Ltd. Famously, Jah Wobble is the stage name of John Wardle, the bassist renowned for his work with John … Read more
Oasis prepares to mark the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Definitely Maybe, by unveiling a previously unheard version of ‘Columbia’. Dubbed the ‘Sawmills Outtake’, this rendition, recorded at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall, exceeds seven minutes in length—over a minute longer than the beloved 1994 album version. Following initial recording sessions at Monnow Valley … Read more
Noel Gallagher, though not performing, made his presence felt at Glastonbury Festival this year, highlighting Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap and LCD Soundsystem as standout acts. Gallagher, last on stage at Worthy Farm in 2022 with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds before Paul McCartney’s iconic set, enjoyed the festival as a spectator this time. Reflecting on … Read more
Meta Description: Discover the legacy of Mark Lanegan, the influential grunge musician praised by Dave Grohl. Explore his impact on the genre and his contributions to Screaming Trees and beyond. Mark Lanegan: The Unsung Hero of Grunge Music It usually gets harder and harder to look at the grunge era through rose-colored glasses as the … Read more
Meta Description: Discover “Horsie” by Homeshake, the ideal lo-fi album for summer wine bars. Explore its tracks and see why it’s perfect for creating a vibey atmosphere. Homeshake’s “Horsie”: The Perfect Soundtrack for Summer Wine Bars The wine bars of East London are about to go crazy over this album. They’re going to buy it … Read more
