Author: Amanda Collins
Sting is reportedly being sued by his former Police bandmates over lost royalties. The soloist and ex-frontman/primary songwriter of the London trio (real name Gordon Sumner) is being taken to court for “substantial” damages by guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland. It follows years of legal disputes between the group. That’s according to The Sun, which cites a source who claimed that “this has been coming for quite some time”. “Lawyers tried repeatedly to reach an out-of-court settlement but hit a stalemate,” they continued. “Andy and Stewart decided there was no alternative than court so pressed the button. They…
American singer and songwriter Sam Burchfield shares his brand new single Stay (Betty Blue), a heartwarmingly beautiful piece of Acoustic Folk music! Out now on Cloverdale Records, Stay (Betty Blue) finds the talented artist pouring his heart out and sharing tender vow of love and presence, offering comfort through vulnerabilitym, pain, and joy alike. A song that pairs intimacy with passion and those small, fragile moments shared together; a beautiful message of unwavering devotion, that no matter what happens, he chooses to stay. This heartfelt message is beautifully conveyed through his gorgeous vocals which radiate raw, honest emotion and soul from…
Kneecap have cancelled their sold-out 2025 US headline tour. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Kneecap on the cover – giving peace, protest and partying a chance It comes after member Mo Chara’s terrorism case was adjourned until next month at his second court hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London last Wednesday (August 20). “To all our US-based fans, we have some bad news. Due to the close proximity of our next court hearing in London on September 26 – as the British government continues its witch-hunt – with the start of the US tour, we will have to…
Everything’s bigger in Texas. Including, it seems, the state’s political hubris. Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign a bill passed by state lawmakers that would extract five additional Republican representatives from its already gerrymandered districts. The move proved unpopular outside of its expansive borders, with 55% of Americans believing it’s bad for democracy, according to a Reuters poll. Even among the GOP, 46% agree with that statement, while only 27% disagree. Related The truth is that even before redistricting, the Lone Star government was already at odds with its people. “The way we look at it,” says Texas Regional…
The members of Kneecap have canceled all of their upcoming tour dates in the United States due to scheduling conflicts that have arisen as a result of their ongoing alleged terror offense legal saga. In a message posted to Instagram on Monday (Aug. 25), bandmates Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí explained that they had “bad news” to share with American fans who had been looking forward to seeing them play a run of sold-out stateside shows this fall. “Due to the proximity of our next court hearing in London to the first date of the tour, as the…
Snoop Dogg took his mind off his money and his money off his mind when the rapper decided to criticize children’s movies for including LGBTQ+ characters. Appearing on the It’s Giving podcast on Aug. 20, Snoop said that he was thrown off when he took his grandson to see the 2022 film Lightyear in theaters, and found out that the female character Alisha Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) was in a same-sex marriage and had children with her wife, Kiko. “Why my grandson in the middle of the movie like, ‘Papa Snoop, how she have a baby with a woman?…
Berlin-born and Miami-based singer-songwriter Lea Louisa has just unveiled her brand new single Four Days, a dreamy electro-pop gem perfect for late-night drives. Written during a sleepless summer in Berlin, Four Days finds the talented artist capturing the restless urgency of desire, wrestling with uncertainty – wondering if the connection is love or just fleeting passion. A song about choosing to surrender to impulse rather than hesitation, Four Days showcases Louisa’s smooth, enchanting vocals which glide effortlessly over the infectious electro-pop production that pairs a pulsing liquid drum and bass groove that creates a high-energy, feel-good atmosphere that embodies the thrill…
On Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, John Fogerty revisits some of the seminal classic rock hits the legendary musician wrote and recorded more than 50 years ago. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Just as the original songs were a family affair — Fogerty’s late brother Tom was also in CCR — Fogerty has recreated 20 iconic tunes including “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son” and “Bad Moon Rising,” but this time with his sons Shane and Tyler. His wife/manager Julie serves as executive producer. Over Zoom, Fogerty can’t hide his pride when he talks about recording with his sons, who…
Tame Impala have seemingly announced another new single, ‘Loser’. Find all the details below. The Kevin Parker-led band returned last month with the seven-minute, house-inspired track ‘End Of Summer’, which the frontman had previously debuted during a DJ set in Barcelona. It marks the group’s debut release under Columbia Records. Fans have since been speculating about whether Tame Impala’s long-awaited fifth album is coming soon, following 2020’s ‘The Slow Rush’. Some eagle-eyed followers have noticed that the ‘End Of Summer’ writer and producer credits are currently listed as “loser” on official online streaming platforms. This cryptic hint led to rumours…
Leigh-Anne has opened up to NME about how she is entering a “new era” as an independent artist. Check out the full interview below, or watch it in the video above. The former Little Mix turned solo star caught up with us backstage at the 2025 edition of Reading this weekend, shortly after performing an ecclectic set over at the Chevron Stage. The slot marked the final of her festival slots lined-up for this year, and saw her end the run with a bang – breaking out her latest singles, ‘Burning Up’ and ‘Been A Minute’, along with renditions of…