fidzu : Music news

It's to encourage organ donation.

Jonathan Higgs from Everything Everything, and Wild Beasts' Hayden Thorpe

Wild Beasts, Everything Everything and British Sea Power are among a group of artists who have donated stems to an …Continue reading »

The post Download these free stems from Wild Beasts and Everything Everything to make your own tracks appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 10:30pm GMT

We're still waiting on a release date though.

Years & Years' Olly Alexander

Years & Years have unveiled the tracklisting for their hotly anticipated second album, 'Palo Santo'. The trio released their debut …Continue reading »

The post Fans go wild as Years & Years reveal tracklisting for new album Palo Santo appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 9:22pm GMT

He'll be a free man 'within the hour'.

Meek Mill

Meek Mill is to be released from prison 'within the hour', after a lengthy legal battle spanning months. According to …Continue reading »

The post Meek Mill to finally be released from prison appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 8:37pm GMT

There could be a bumper double-disc follow-up to 'Anti'.

Rihanna

Rihanna is apparently working on two new albums of songs, which may culminate in a double-disc release. The singer hasn't released …Continue reading »

The post It looks like Rihanna might be blessing us with two new albums appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 8:21pm GMT

One fan is sure they heard a Solange collaboration among the snippets of new tunes...

Dev Hynes shared the news via Instagram

Blood Orange's Dev Hynes has been teasing new material via Instagram - saying that he has a mixtape, album, and …Continue reading »

The post Dev's back! Blood Orange teases lots of new music on Instagram, announces US tour appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 8:15pm GMT

New album 'Reverence' is out May 4.

Parkway Drive

Parkway Drive have released a new single and video for 'Prey' today (April 24). 'Prey' precedes the Australian band's upcoming sixth …Continue reading »

The post Parkway Drive drop epic new single and video for 'Prey' appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 7:37pm GMT

The metal icons took part in the annual 'Metallica Night' in San Francisco

Metallica

Metallica's Kirk Hammett shredded-out a version of the US national anthem as the band attended a San Francisco Giants baseball …Continue reading »

The post Watch Metallica's Kirk Hammett shred the US national anthem as band attend hometown baseball game appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 7:21pm GMT

It's Ellen's 'latest favourite song'.

Parquet Courts have announced details of their sixth album

Parquet Courts appeared on 'The Ellen Show' today (April 24) to perform latest single 'Wide Awake'. The song is the …Continue reading »

The post Watch Parquet Courts get 'The Ellen Show' audience dancing with funk-laden single 'Wide Awake' appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 6:42pm GMT

It's directed by the singer's cousin and was screened at Tribeca Film Festival yesterday

Ed Sheeran

Apple has obtained the rights to a new Ed Sheeran documentary, which captures the singer's rise to pop superstardom. Songwriter …Continue reading »

The post Fly-on-the-wall Ed Sheeran documentary bought by Apple appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 6:36pm GMT

Could we hear new tunes from the rock veterans as they hit the stadium stages this summer?

Mick Jagger has said that he is writing new material, ahead of The Rolling Stones' upcoming UK tour. Read More: …Continue reading »

The post Mick Jagger says he's working on new Rolling Stones music appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 5:36pm GMT

Arctic Monkeys' sixth album 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino' is out on May 11.

Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner

As Arctic Monkeys gear up to release long-awaited sixth album 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino', Sony boss Guy Moot has …Continue reading »

The post "Alex Turner has written another masterpiece," says Sony boss Guy Moot appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 5:24pm GMT

The collaboration followed the premiere of Smith's new concert-documentary

Patti Smith was joined onstage by Bruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe for special performances of 'Because The Night' and 'People …Continue reading »

The post Watch Patti Smith perform with Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M's Michael Stipe appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 4:47pm GMT

It stars Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino has been teasing titbits of his upcoming film 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'. The film - which …Continue reading »

The post Quentin Tarantino says upcoming film 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' is "the closest to 'Pulp Fiction' that I have done" appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 4:42pm GMT

The star made her first appearance in the city in four years last night

Lily Allen

It's been just under four years since Lily Allen last played in New York and, as she tells us tonight …Continue reading »

The post Lily Allen delivers dark 'comedy show' as she previews new album 'No Shame' in New York appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 4:22pm GMT

TV's scariest new show hits UK screens tonight

The cast of Ridley Scott's creepy new horror series 'The Terror': Jared Harris, Ciaran Hinds, Tobias Menzies.

If you loved Alien and Hannibal, then get ready to scream with joy because Ridley Scott is returning to the …Continue reading »

The post The Terror: the cast of Ridley Scott's terrifying new horror series tell stories from the set appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 4:13pm GMT

President West, anyone?

Kanye West

Kanye West has dropped one of his biggest hints that he's running for President in 2024. The Life of Pablo …Continue reading »

The post Kanye West has hinted at running for President in 2024 appeared first on NME.

24 Apr 2018 4:03pm GMT

Celebrities perform "Fight Song" for a video played at the Democratic National Convention. It's Hillary Clinton's fight song, but some listeners don't have a lot of fight left in them. Before and after the Democratic nominee takes the stage at rallies, her campaign inevitably plays the 2015 pop hit "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten.

23 Aug 2016 11:57am GMT

The rock band Third Eye Blind frustrated some guests at a charity concert held during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. In tweets posted on the official Third Eye Blind account, the band indicated it was pleased the show upset some in the audience. "I have never been more disappointed," wrote a Twitter user named Liza White.

20 Jul 2016 8:07am GMT

Pop superstar Adele on Monday lodged objections as Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump played her music on the campaign trail. Trump, an apparent fan of Adele who was spotted at her concert in November in New York, has regularly played her hit "Rolling in the Deep" at his rallies. "Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning," a statement from the singer's spokesman said.

01 Feb 2016 8:31pm GMT

Jeffrey Ding He has been posting violin videos on YouTube since 2011, but his latest cover - playing John Williams's "Force Theme" from Star Wars with a special-effects bow that looks like a light saber - has gotten the most attention by far. Since it appeared on Jan. 9, it has more than 40,000 views and counting.

28 Jan 2016 6:34pm GMT

This month, more than 20 albums after Raffi's seminal Baby Beluga first took toddlers by storm, the children's troubadour will release a brand-new one: Owl Singalong. The jubilant mix of covers ("Garden Song," "Abiyoyo," "Somos el Barco") and originals ("Green Dream," "See the Moon") hits stores on Jan. 15 (preorder here). But until then, Yahoo Parenting is exclusively premiering the album, streaming above.

05 Jan 2016 5:23pm GMT

The way these guys think says a lot about the music they like. (Touchstone Pictures)

02 Dec 2015 3:00pm GMT

Facing the world each morning can be difficult when you live with a mental illness. Depression, specifically, can make everyday tasks seem daunting. Getting out of bed and out the door can be a major accomplishment. And although music can't cure depression (we wish), it's scientifically proven to reduce stress and even depressive symptoms.

03 Nov 2015 8:53pm GMT

"The effect of music on the brain or body depends in part on its genre," Frank A. Russo, PhD, associate professor of psychology at Ryerson University, tells Yahoo Health. Research published in the Journal of Positive Psychology shows that listening to upbeat music improves mood, with one catch - it only works if you have the desire to be happy. Test subjects who listened to the upbeat music without feeling an urge to be happy did not see their moods change.

03 Nov 2015 12:00pm GMT

If you've got a particular personality type, you might be predisposed to be musically skilled. If you've ever taken music lessons, you've had it drilled into your head that "practice makes perfect." But is that really all there is to it? According to a new study in the Journal of Research in Personality, your musical ability could also be hinged on something a little more engrained: your personality. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Goldsmiths, University of London, in the U.K., in conjunction with the BBC, put more than 7,000 people through a series of musical tests, including melodic memory and rhythmic perception tests. These were then linked to their scores on a Big Five personality trait test, which examined people's scores on the traits of openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Among the findings: The trait of openness is a key predictor of musical ability.

27 Oct 2015 11:01am GMT

"Or if you criticize yourself for making a mistake -either way, you will never have enough confidence to try anything new or expand your repertoire." She adds that the key to opening yourself creatively - whether it's doing something different on-the-job or taking a chance on the dance floor - is learning to take in constructive criticism, not destructive criticism. "Constructive criticism is when we see we're awkward, so we can identify the problem and find a solution," says Plumez.

20 Oct 2015 8:43pm GMT

Danish rock duo The Raveonettes has announced the dates for a fall tour in support of its fourth studio album, Billboard.com can exclusively report.

21 Jul 2009 12:23pm GMT

Jackson Browne is hopeful that the protection of music copyrights will be bolstered by the settlement of his lawsuit against U.S. Sen. John McCain and the Republican Party over unauthorized use of one of his songs in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign.

21 Jul 2009 10:00am GMT

Sony Corp.'s movie studio has bid $50 million to acquire the worldwide distribution rights to a film based on rehearsal footage for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" comeback concert series, according to a person familiar with the bid.

21 Jul 2009 9:27am GMT

Alt-rock acts Florence & The Machine and Kasabian have emerged as the bookmakers' favorites for the 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize, the U.K.'s album of the year award.

21 Jul 2009 9:08am GMT

Norwegian rock duo Kings Of Convenience will break a five-year silence this fall with its third studio album, "Declaration of Dependence," due Oct. 20 from Virgin.

21 Jul 2009 5:07am GMT

Sources have confirmed to Billboard that a deal between the Michael Jackson Estate, AEG Live and Sony for a theatrical release of the Michael Jackson rehearsal footage from the ill-fated This Is It concerts could close today.

21 Jul 2009 1:43am GMT

The Beastie Boys' Adam "MCA" Yauch has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo surgery, he announced in a video posting on the group's website this morning. The band has canceled its summer tour plans and delayed the release of its forthcoming album, "Hot Sauce Committee Part 1," in order to allow time for his recovery.

20 Jul 2009 12:44pm GMT

JLS, the British boy band who were runners-up to Alexandra Burke in the fifth series of talent series "The X Factor" last December, scored a No. 1 U.K. single yesterday (19) with their first release, "Beat Again" (Epic/Sony Music Entertainment). "The Essential Michael Jackson," also on Epic, got a third week atop the album chart.

20 Jul 2009 10:50am GMT

Prince fans from across Europe converged on Montreux for two shows by the American musician whose rare appearance on the continent stretched well into Sunday morning. The 51-year-old star closed the two-week Swiss Montreux Jazz Festival with a mix of old hits including "Little Red Corvette," "Peach" and "Purple Rain" and fresh titles such as "Elixir" from his new album with singer Bria Valente.

20 Jul 2009 9:46am GMT

For nearly a decade, the Eagles' "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" has been the recording industry's ultimate evergreen release, certified by the RIAA as the all-time best-selling album in the United States. But thanks to continued robust demand for Michael Jackson's catalog since his June 25 death, "Thriller" appears on the verge of matching "Their Greatest Hits," at least in the eyes of the industry trade group.

20 Jul 2009 9:14am GMT

Paula Abdul's new manager says she may not be returning to "American Idol."

20 Jul 2009 9:07am GMT

It's a familiar narrative: wunderkind with a gift for music takes it seriously, and lands a major-label deal before he gets his driver's license. Usher, Chris Brown and Britney Spears all fit the formula. Now, Justin Bieber can add his name to the list.

20 Jul 2009 9:03am GMT

John Fogerty's "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again," a new collection of Fogerty recordings of some of his favorite classic songs, is set for release Sept. 1 on Fortune Son/Verve Forecast. The album, recorded under the guise of the mythical group of his 1972 solo debut, includes guest spots from Bruce Springsteen and members of the Eagles, and features covers of songs by John Prine, Buck Owens and John Denver, among others, as well as Fogerty's own "Change in the Weather."

20 Jul 2009 3:00am GMT

A pair of home town stadium concerts over the weekend gave Kid Rock and a couple of his support acts an opportunity to showcase new material for the 40,000 fans who attended each show.

19 Jul 2009 1:49am GMT

Thanks to tours with The Dead and the Allman Brothers Band, a new Gov't Mule album and tour and a planned solo album, Warren Haynes is having his busiest year ever -- and is enjoying it immensely.

17 Jul 2009 11:49am GMT

On the heels of its 'Best Children's Album' Grammy win for "Here Come the 123's," They Might Be Giants is readying the release of another kid-centric set, "Here Comes Science." The album and animated DVD is due Sept. 1 on Amazon and iTunes and everywhere Sept. 22 on Disney Sound.

17 Jul 2009 11:16am GMT