As I write this, Part 1 of The Beatles: Get Back is streaming on Disney+. And, don't worry, I fully intend to review it for the site; I'd just prefer to get access to the whole series before I do so. Fortunately, the whole thing's going to be up on Saturday, though, given that it appears the runtime is longer than advertised (and even the advertised length was six bloody hours … [Read more...] about Peter Jackson talks about “Get Back.”
British Music
Adele quashes rumours of a tour or Vegas residency
Last month, I pointed out that Adele's plans for promoting her new album 30, due for an imminent release, and, if her previous three albums are any indication, an obscenely long run on the charts on both sides of the pond, were surprisingly minimal. Just some TV specials (one for American TV, one for British TV), and a pair of concerts at Hyde Park in July of next year. And, … [Read more...] about Adele quashes rumours of a tour or Vegas residency
Glasgow nightclub to be powered… by body heat?
Last Month, I talked about how Coldplay's doing everything they can to lower their carbon footprint on their tour for Music of the Spheres, including installing kinetic floor tiles to power the venue. Now, it looks like some of that tech is trickling down to smaller clubs. Case in point: Glasgow nightclub SWG3. Home to concerts and raves like … [Read more...] about Glasgow nightclub to be powered… by body heat?
Song featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr discovered in attic
A song featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr has been played in public for the first time after the composer discovered the tape more than 50 years after it was recorded. Suresh Joshi, 77, said he met The Beatles stars when he was recording music for a documentary at London’s Trident Studios in 1968, at the same time as the group was recording Hey Jude. He said they … [Read more...] about Song featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr discovered in attic
The xx release a mini-documentary to launch Young records archive
It's been a long time since I had a reason to talk about The xx, hasn't it? Probably something close to four or five years. But, thankfully, while they don't seem to be working on a new album (though both Romy and Jamie seem to have released some solo singles), they have released a mini-documentary. The documentary, which can be viewed below, documents their Armory shows in … [Read more...] about The xx release a mini-documentary to launch Young records archive
Vera Lynn’s daughter designs jewellery collection ahead of Remembrance Day to support Royal British Legion
Dame Vera Lynn’s daughter has paid tribute to her mother by designing a jewelry collection with the Royal British Legion. Virginia Lewis-Jones has designed the collection and special poppy brooch ahead of the centennial anniversary of the Royal British Legion. Dame Vera passed away in June last year at the age of 103. She became known as The Forces’ Sweetheart after her songs … [Read more...] about Vera Lynn’s daughter designs jewellery collection ahead of Remembrance Day to support Royal British Legion
Adele to release new TV special for new Album “30”
You may remember that when Adele was promoting her last album 25, she was going to cap her tour off with some shows at Wembley Stadium in London, and the last two would be filmed for a concert film. Unfortunately, due to a case of stage fright, she canceled those last two shows. So, what is she going to do now that she has her next album coming up? Well, it looks like, first … [Read more...] about Adele to release new TV special for new Album “30”
Coldplay announce plans for their “Music of the Spheres” tour and livestream.
As I've mentioned before, Coldplay decided against touring to promote their last album Everyday Life, focusing solely on a pair of live-streamed concerts from Jordan until they could figure out how to significantly reduce their carbon footprint from touring. As the numerous smaller shows they've done to promote Music of the Spheres would seem to imply, it looks like they have. … [Read more...] about Coldplay announce plans for their “Music of the Spheres” tour and livestream.
Ed Sheeran and Coldplay team up for album launch party
Despite their decision to not tour until they could figure out how to do so while cutting down their carbon footprint, it looks like Coldplay's dipping their toes back into the waters of touring. Admittedly, it's not a full-blown tour, just a couple of smaller shows and a few TV appearances (like the upcoming weeklong residency on James Corden's show.) And it looks like one of … [Read more...] about Ed Sheeran and Coldplay team up for album launch party
Ten Interesting Facts about Madness (the band)
Hey, you! Don’t read that; read this! This is the heavy heavy monster sound! The nuttiest sound around! Formed in 1976, the band in Madness had a firm grip on ska in the 1980s, partly due to their catchy songs and mastery of the 2 Tone sound. They stuck together for about ten years and spent over 216 weeks on the charts before breaking up in 1986. However, being broken up … [Read more...] about Ten Interesting Facts about Madness (the band)
Glastonbury 2022 announces history-making headline act
American pop star Billie Eilish has been confirmed as a headline act for next year’s Glastonbury Festival, making her the youngest ever solo headliner, organizers have said. She will take to the Pyramid Stage on the Friday night of the 2022 music event – June 24. The 19-year-old singer had hinted on her Instagram stories on Sunday that she would be performing as she posted a … [Read more...] about Glastonbury 2022 announces history-making headline act
Adele heavily implies that her fourth album is coming
A few months ago, I wrote about how Coldplay teased their upcoming album Music of the Spheres by renting out video billboards in several major cities and letting the fans do the math. And now, it looks like Adele is doing something similar, but without the subtlety of an alien alphabet. On October 1, someone in Dublin noticed that a somewhat cryptic new billboard had popped … [Read more...] about Adele heavily implies that her fourth album is coming
David Bowie’s lost album Toy to be given an official release
In 2000, David Bowie got an odd idea for an album. And when I say odd, I mean strangely mundane: he'd re-record several of his earliest songs, many from before he recorded his first album in 1967, but with one track that got left off Ziggy Stardust, and make them into a new album. Maybe he'd even create some new songs as filler. It was a simple enough idea; he finished it, and … [Read more...] about David Bowie’s lost album Toy to be given an official release
The Only Footage of Sex Pistols’ 1976 Manchester Gig Sells for £15,000
On 4 June 1976, Sex Pistols performed one of the most momentous gigs in the history of British music at Manchester's Lesser Free Trade Hall, and even though the auditorium was filled to a bit more than a tenth of the capacity, it was awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWm30kLeamo It wasn't that they recorded one of the greatest live albums ever made that night, and it … [Read more...] about The Only Footage of Sex Pistols’ 1976 Manchester Gig Sells for £15,000
Queen to open a Carnaby Street Pop-Up Store.
Carnaby Street is one of the most iconic fashion centers in the world and, in the 1960s, was probably the most famous street in Britain to not be directly name-dropped in any Beatles songs or album titles. And, starting later this month, Queen will celebrate their 50th anniversary by setting up a pop-up store there. The shop, called Queen, The Greatest, will open on 28 … [Read more...] about Queen to open a Carnaby Street Pop-Up Store.
Faces have already recorded 14 songs since reuniting
A month and a half ago, Rod Stewart, Ron Wood, and Kenney Jones announced that Faces were not only getting back together, they were going to record their first album since 1973's Ooh La La. And it turns out that they've been remarkably productive. In an interview with BANG Showbiz, drummer Kenney Jones has revealed: "We've done about 14 songs, it's a mixture of stuff we never … [Read more...] about Faces have already recorded 14 songs since reuniting
Ten Interesting Facts About The Who
Throughout the better part of the 1960s and 1970s, The Who were one of the biggest rock bands in the world and continues to have an influence today. Made up of lead singer Roger Daltrey, lead guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon, the band spent much of their time together defining exactly how big you could go. It didn’t matter whether it … [Read more...] about Ten Interesting Facts About The Who
Charlie Watts: 1941-2021
For the first time in about 58 years, Charlie Watts admitted his timing was off. The plan was for the Rolling Stones to resume their No Filter tour, originally planned to resume sometime last year before the world ended, and then, just as things looked ready to return, Watts was in the midst of recovering from a medical procedure. The choices were either to let the show go on … [Read more...] about Charlie Watts: 1941-2021
Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80, was the steady force that kept the Rolling Stones in time
Often at odds with his flamboyant band, The Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts was the quiet, considered, and skillful force that kept his group in time. The drummer, who has died aged 80, was known for his sophisticated and inventive playing on classic tracks, including Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Honky Tonk Women, and Brown Sugar. However, he was also known for his deadpan wit, … [Read more...] about Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80, was the steady force that kept the Rolling Stones in time
Ed Sheeran announces his new album =
And now, the moment we've all been waiting for, Ed Sheeran has announced his next album. Ed Sheeran's album titles have had an odd pattern. The first album, released in 2011, was called +; three years later, the follow-up was called x; and the next one was called ÷. So the obvious candidate for the next album was "-," the one major operation of arithmetic left unused. So, … [Read more...] about Ed Sheeran announces his new album =
A Brief History of Top of the Pops
There weren’t any official music charts until the BBC and Record Retailer commissioned the first in 1969, but the history of Top of the Pops predates the British Market Research Bureau (BMRB) chart by a full five years. At the time, various music sales charts were found in different periodicals, especially New Musical Express that began in 1952 with a Top 12 that was expanded … [Read more...] about A Brief History of Top of the Pops
The Beatles: Aphrodite statue in groundbreaking Beatles performance goes on sale
A classical statue which featured in a historic performance by the Beatles is for sale. The 5ft fiberglass version of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was viewed by up to 700 million TV viewers worldwide as the Fab Four took part in Our World, the first live global satellite broadcast on June 25, 1967. The Beatles were chosen to represent the UK as John Lennon wrote All … [Read more...] about The Beatles: Aphrodite statue in groundbreaking Beatles performance goes on sale
The £750 million insurance plan to help save Britain’s live music
It's been almost a year and a half since Britain went on lockdown, thus throwing a spanner in the works of, among other sectors, Britain's live music. And, with the introduction of COVID vaccines, things have slowly been getting back to normal. Emphasis here on slowly, especially when it comes to live music. In May, it turned out that the Association of Independent Festivals … [Read more...] about The £750 million insurance plan to help save Britain’s live music
Rare Beatles setlists to be auctioned
In their careers, from the early fetes in 1957 Liverpool to their famous Rooftop concert on 30 January 1969, the Beatles performed over a thousand concerts. And, surprisingly, only a few setlists of those concerts are known to exist. Reportedly, only eight are even known to exist, and two of them were taped to Paul McCartney's Hofner bass and John Lennon's Rickenbacker guitar. … [Read more...] about Rare Beatles setlists to be auctioned
Brian May’s Recently Discovered photo of Victorian family Stonehenge trip to feature in exhibition
The oldest family photograph taken at Stonehenge has been found in the collection of Queen guitarist Brian May, English Heritage has said. The 3D stereoview image was taken by photographer Henry Brooks during the 1860s and shows his family enjoying a day out at the historic landmark, the heritage organization said. The image will be seen in a new exhibition at … [Read more...] about Brian May’s Recently Discovered photo of Victorian family Stonehenge trip to feature in exhibition
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