We're back to that time of the year where it seems as though there are 50 albums out on a single Friday. Louis Chilton somewhat eviscerated the new Coldplay record, Moon Music. I had more luck with The Smile's third album Cutouts, which I found "expansive, brilliant and surprisingly fun". Check out the full review here. Irish artist Orla Gartland has her fantastic second album, Everybody Needs A Hero: I love the crunching beats and eerie harmonies of "SOUND OF LETTING GO", and the propulsive, squelchy funk and sardonic lyrics on "Backseat Driver". Finneas seems to have found his own voice on new record For Cryin' Out Loud!, which is wonderfully produced, and Tom Rasmussen has released their ambitious album Live Wire, ft collaborations with Romy and Self Esteem. Singles-wise: I'm really enjoying Perrie's new disco-infused bop "You Go Your Way" (I had a lovely chat with her about it, so keep an eye out) and "Weekend Boy" by Good Neighbours. Michael Kiwanuka is back (yeeeeeeeees) with a gorgeous sepia-toned number, "The Rest of Me", which opens on rich acoustic guitar strums before melting into a languorous funk-infused jam. Also back with a bang is Kylie (!!!) and her assertive, Madonna-emulating banger "Lights Camera Action". Then there's Waxahatchee's "Much Ado About Nothing", which I'm just in love with. Sublime. "Drunk, dissatisfied but full of depth: AC/DC's Bon Scott tore down the highway to hell with no brakes"... On the 50th anniversary of Ronald Belford Scott's induction into the hard rock band, Mark Beaumont remembers a musician whose womanising ways, undeniable charisma and roaring voice made him a defining icon of rock'n'roll anti-conformity. Elsewhere in music features for the week, we decided to rank the greatest posthumous albums. And Louis decided to win up Van Morrison fans. This weekend, don't miss Louis' fantastic interview with Rick Astley (running Saturday), and if you have a moment, have a read of my chat with rising star Jalen Ngonda. |
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| Written by Roisin O'Connor |
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Bruce Springsteen has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, adding that her rival Donald Trump's "disdain" for the Constitution should "disqualify him from the office of president ever again."
The "Born in the USA" singer, 75, is a longtime Democrat who also backed Joe Biden and Barack Obama.
Speaking in a video posted to his Instagram account, Springsteen said: "Hi, I'm Bruce Springsteen. Friends, fans and the press have asked me who I'm supporting in this most important of elections.
"And with full knowledge that my opinion is no more or less important than those of any of my fellow citizens, here's my answer: I'm supporting Kamala Harris for president, and Tim Walz for vice-president, and opposing Donald Trump and JD Vance. Here's why: We are shortly coming upon one of the most consequential elections in our nation's history.
"Perhaps not since the Civil War has this great country felt as politically, spiritually and emotionally divided as it does than at this moment. It doesn't have to be this way. The common values, the shared stories that make us a great and united nation are waiting to be rediscovered and retold once again. Full story. |
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I didn't want fame. I wanted enough money to never live with my dad |
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Rick Astley to The Independent, October 2024 |
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| I believe we're all romantic – I guess some people hide it more |
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Jalen Ngonda, October 2024 |
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After every desperate measure, just a miracle will take |
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Father John Misty, "Screamland", 2024 |
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Spotlight on... Lucian Rice |
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Q. Hello! Tell me about yourself |
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| A. I'm just a guy who loves music and all the in-betweens. |
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Q. What are your inspirations and influences? |
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A. An artist's hardest question, right? Some days it's Christie Front Drive, some days it's the Beach Boys. Sometimes it's the way the cars park, sometimes it's something someone said. I'm always talking about how I have to live a lot to write a little, so it all just kinda adds up to be what it is. I guess the obvious answer is nineties music and my laptop, but it never feels like the whole truth haha. |
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Q. What do you have lined up for 2024 and beyond? |
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A. Just more music! Head down, eyes up and just keep on keeping on. I hope to do more live shows, make music with other people and see a bit more of the world, otherwise, I'm happy just making songs and releasing them! |
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