International superstar Adam Lambert has released a stunning version of Noël Coward’s ‘Mad About The Boy’. (Listen here) The powerful version of the track is the theme song for the recently announced ‘Mad About The Boy – The Noël Coward Story’, a feature documentary chronicling the life and career of the famed playwright, director, and flamboyant wit and bon vivant from Oscar and Bafta-Nominated director Barnaby Thompson (Pixie, St Trinians). The film is set for release in 2023- the 50th anniversary of Coward’s death. This Sunday, Adam Lambert performed his rendition of ‘Mad About The Boy’, which serves as his first release since signing to Warner Music, on the 2022 series of BBC Strictly Come Dancing.
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Multi-platinum selling pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer drop their latest single, ’Older (ft. Sierra Deaton)’ – listen HERE. ‘Older’ is a surprising shift from the band’s signature pop-rock sound to a soft, tender love ballad. The track was produced by Michael Clifford and co-written with the band by Michael Pollack (Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran). ‘Older’ also features vocals and a co-writing credit from lead singer Luke Hemmings’ fiancée, Sierra Deaton, which sees the couple perform together on a song for the very first time. The single arrives ahead of their highly anticipated 5th studio album, 5SOS5, which arrives September 23, 2022, and will be released independently via BMG. The deluxe CD and digital versions of the album will have 19 tracks with cassette and vinyl formats also available. The album is available for pre-order now. 5SOS5 will showcase the band’s multi-faceted artistry and growth over their 10-year career, highlighting their dynamic sound, accompanied by reflective and intimate lyrics. With the majority of the new album written by the band and Michael Clifford leading on production, 5SOS5 will include their previously released tracks ‘Blender’, ’Take My Hand’, ’Me, Myself & I’, & their smash hit ’COMPLETE MESS’. On the eve of their new album, 5 Seconds of Summer will perform an exclusive global livestream The Feeling of Falling Upwards from the world-famous Royal Albert Hall in London on Thursday, September 22. Tickets are now available HERE. To commemorate the release of the bands 5th studio album, ‘5SOS5’ the band will perform a set of reimagined versions of songs from their 11 year catalogue plus brand-new songs off the new album, accompanied by an orchestra and choir. This will be the first time the band have played at the iconic venue but amazingly a special full circle moment, being also only steps away from where the band busked when they first arrived in the UK nearly10 years ago. Produced by Driift, the fully-live performance will be streamed worldwide at 8.30pm London-time (BST). The show will then be rebroadcast three times so fans around the world can watch at a more convenient time. Following that, the show will be available to watch On Demand for another 3 days. Stream at the following times:
For the first time in over a decade, 5 Seconds of Summer have completely taken control of their destiny. With their forthcoming fifth full-length album, 5SOS5, the band ascends to the next level musically – it’s also their first LP to be released independently in partnership with BMG. The album showcases the band’s multi-faceted artistry and growth over their 10-year career, evidenced in their latest singles “COMPLETE MESS,” and “Me, Myself & I.” The band’s fifth studio album, 5SOS5 arrives September 23, 2022. France based pop / rock trio, Oakman is thrilled to announce their upcoming EP, SCP, will be out September 30th via Rude Records. SCP, an acronym for “sugar-coated pill,” is the band’s third EP which follows up their sophomore EP, Plastic World, released back in 2018. The EP shines a light on the trio’s growth through the addition of 80’s style synths, punchy drums and a groovy bass, all the while keeping their core pop-punk energetic guitars. Pre-order SCP now HERE. “It is finally the end of a period. We are very excited to be able to give you the last pieces of this new baby,” says lead singer, Marine, about the new EP. “The last few months have gone by quickly and have been quite intense but it's also a relief because we cannot wait to get our heads into what will be the next part of Oakman. We hope you enjoy this EP and we hope you can feel the sincerity of the emotions we wanted to share with you. Soon, this EP will belong to you.” Alongside the EP announcement, the band has also shared the title track of the EP, today. The pastel-soaked video for “SCP” goes hand-in-hand with the nostalgic instrumentals and vocals as Oakman brings a taste of the 1980's to the modern day while infusing it with their own unique brand of indie-pop / rock. Watch the video now HERE. About the song, the band says, “Marine was watching a show during lockdown called "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend". The main character reminded her of a character she had played when she was doing theatre. After the foundation of ‘SCP’ was written, she wrote the lyrics about these two characters. ‘SCP’ is a sarcastic and second degree track about the fear of loneliness and not being loved at all costs with a neurotic side.” The band has shared 4 tastes of what fans can expect from SCP so far – “SCP” was preceded by “All The Way Up,” “Murder,” “Fantasy” and “Night.” The tracks have quickly garnered the attention of the likes of Entertainment Tonight, Ones To Watch, Hot Topic and Billboard who dubbed “Night” “a carpe diem bop.” The band arrived on the Lyon rock scene in 2016 with the release of their self-produced EP, Waterscape. Following the release of their first EP, the band began to tour across not only France, but England, Italy, Japan, the US and more. They opened for bands like Enter Shikari (Bataclan, Paris), ZZ TOP (Pérouges Fest), Basement (Kao, Lyon) and Bukowski (Marché Gare, Lyon). Every time they play, the effect is immediate. They will touch you emotionally with songs like “Plastic World” or “Spread,” but keep a touch of fun and joy with songs like “Clear Enough.” With Marine’s incredible voice at the forefront, the band builds up a contrast between aggression and solace with each track. OAKMAN is:
Goo Goo Dolls will be releasing their thirteenth studio LP Chaos in Bloom on August 12th, 2022 via Warner Records. Marking the first album of their career to be produced by frontman John Rzeznik, the record finds the band at the top of their game and continuing to constantly evolve after nearly four decades together. Consisting of 10 tracks, Chaos in Bloom is an album of biting sarcasm, stadium-ready choruses, and the type of spear-sharp song-writing that’s led them to becoming one of the most influential alternative rock groups of all time. The record is available for pre-order HERE.. While Chaos in Bloom isn’t necessarily an album borne out by the pandemic, many of the tracks reflect on all of the things in daily life that became amplified while everyone was isolated from one another and sequestered at home. “Chaos in Bloom reminded us how special this whole thing is and to cherish the relationships that we have together,” says Rzeznik about the album. “Where we’ve been, and where we’re going.” Oscillating from personal reflections on the state of the world to societal commentaries, the songs on the album grapple with observations about our dystopian modernity while searching for optimism and pushing for a more empathetic world. “I’ve been trying to have a relationship with the bigger picture,” adds bassist and songwriter Robby Takac, “and refining happiness and what it means from that perspective.” To record the album, Rzeznik and Takac retreated to Dreamland Studios just outside Woodstock, New York during the pandemic. An environment as remote as it is rich with historic rock music roots, the location proved to be the perfect setting for clearing the noise and creating such a record, which carries a true live quality that the band captured by blending vintage instruments and gear with new-age recording processes and techniques. The band has also shared the intro track from Chaos In Bloom. “Yeah, I Like You.” ignites the record with a rousing acoustic guitar line that hits like a gut punch, with lyrics that effortlessly critique our celebrity culture, and the people who work so hard to look so disaffected while masking insecurities with false self-assuredness. “In a world that is just drowning in social media and internet stars, many of whom are certainly talented, but many confirm that in 2022 you can be famous for doing nothing,” says Rzeznik. “Celebrity in this age has a very quick burn. It was hard not to be consumed by it during the pandemic.” Listen to “Yeah, I Like You” and watch the official music video HERE For the first time since 2019, the band will embark on a sprawling US tour this summer. Set to kick off on July 15, 2022 and performing songs from Chaos in Bloom for the first time ever, it takes in iconic outdoor venues spanning North America, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, NY. Information & tickets can be found via the band’s website HERE. Goo Goo Dolls will be partnering with the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation for the tour, a non-profit founded in 2002 by Ali and Joe Torre to provide healing and education services to youth who have been traumatized by exposure to violence including domestic violence, child abuse, teen dating abuse, and sexual assault to help break the cycle of violence. Official Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Atlanta-based pop / rock band, Glimmers, share their brand new single, “Scared To Lose,” out now via Common Ground Collective. With this single, the band kicks off a brand new era of music. “Scared To Lose” mixes the band’s love of melodic piano and hopelessly romantic lyrics. Alongside the track, the band also shares the first of a collection of cinematic music videos that follow the journey of finding yourself as you go through the ups and downs of a relationship. Listen to “Scared To Lose” now HERE and watch the video HERE. About the song, lead singer, Maggie Schneider says:- “It’s about being in a situationship - the kind of relationship without a label. While the feelings are reciprocated, the idea of expressing the words out loud is terrifying. I have had my own experiences of being afraid to fall in love, while also being scared to miss out on something special. It is a catch 22.” Over Memorial Day weekend, Glimmers made their debut at So What?! Music Festival in Dallas, TX, playing to a packed crowd at the Idobi Radio Stage. In early 2020, five friends who’d been playing music together since the summer of 2019 decided to put a fresh stamp on their collective, Glimmers. Meeting separately but all through mutual friends, the five members of glimmers formed as the backing band of Atlanta artist Maggie Schneider – but what started as a backing band quickly became a family. The band introduced itself to the world through two complementary EPs, "Cluttered Heart" and "Worlds Apart". Releasing standout singles like “For Me It’s You” and “Not Good At Goodbyes”, both projects encapsulate the feeling of being the main character in a coming-of-age movie. The songs garnered positive attention from outlets like Alternative Press, Emo Nite, and Hot Topic. Now, Glimmers is ready to share the newest iteration of their sound. The pop / rock group’s new music is influenced by the song writing of Mayday Parade, Julia Michaels, and The Band Camino. Get ready for a new and honest chapter about the games we play in our relationships. Glimmers is about connection—whether it be the friendship of the bandmates or the intimate connection felt between the band and their fans at a live show. Stay tuned for more news and music from Glimmers coming soon!
The 1975 have released two new photos, taken by collaborator Samuel Bradley, and have marked July 7th as a significant date for the band in advance of their fifth studio album. The 1975 have established themselves as one of the most exciting bands of the moment; sonically singular with an astounding fanbase, they have created their own lane in music culture. Formed in Manchester in 2002, they have been nominated for a monumental 44 Awards, winning 11, including NME’s Band of the Decade in 2020 and two Brit awards for Best Group. They have had four number one albums in the UK and have led the way for many other aspiring bands due to their era defining sound. Their most recent album, 2020’s Notes on a Conditional Form, became their fourth consecutive No 1. Album in the UK. The band will make their live comeback as the headliners of Japan’s biggest rock festival Summer Sonic 2022, taking place in the cities of Tokyo and Osaka on 20th and 21st August. https://the1975.com/ https://twitter.com/the1975 https://www.instagram.com/the1975 www.instagram.com/trumanblack Lyon, France - based pop rock trio, Oakman is back with their brand new single, “Night,” out now via Rude Records. Listen to “Night” now HERE and watch the video HERE. Written by lead singer Marine, the track reflects on the fleeting moments of life that we tend to take for granted, and reminds us to live in these moments and enjoy life as she sings, “so let me dance tonight / I want to feel that vibe / before I close my eyes.” "This song was written in one day,” says the band. “Marine had just learned that she might have a serious health problem. Without knowing it, Geremia sent an idea for a riff to Marine that day, who was instantly inspired by the mood. It matched so well with what she was feeling at the time that the whole song was written in one go. She was in a very special mental state that day. It was a kind of happy-sad nostalgia of life. Between the reality of losing everything and the people that you love and the strong desire to just live and exist. We spend our time complaining but when life can suddenly stop, that's when we realize how much the smallest thing is worth. This song was like a mourning, a last night before everything stops forever. It's the first time we wrote such a personal song and it's one of our favourite tracks. It allowed Marine to not sink that day.” The band arrived on the Lyon rock scene in 2016 with the release of their self-produced EP, Waterscape. Following the release of their first EP, the band began to tour across not only France, but England, Italy, Japan, the US and more. They opened for bands like Enter Shikari (Bataclan, Paris), ZZ TOP (Pérouges Fest), Basement (Kao, Lyon) and Bukowski (Marché Gare, Lyon). They later released their second EP, Plastic World, in October 2018, which was mixed by Sam Pura (State Champs, Story So Far) in Fremont, CA. Every time they play, the effect is immediate. They will touch you emotionally with songs like “Plastic World” or “Spread,” but keep a touch of fun and joy with songs like “Clear Enough.” With Marine’s incredible voice at the forefront, the band builds up a contrast between aggression and solace with each track. This summer, Oakman will be joining fellow French band, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! on their first tour in France in 6 years. See below for a full list of dates. Stay tuned for more new music from OAKMAN coming soon. OAKMAN is:
TOUR DATES WITH CHUNK! NO, CAPTAIN CHUNK!
James Blunt has released the hilarious video for his uplifting new song ‘Unstoppable’ - taken from his forthcoming greatest hits album, 'The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021)’ - out November 19th on Atlantic Records. 17 years into his prolific career, ‘Unstoppable’ sees James delivering a phenomenal single for the post-Covid era; driven by a chorus that will no doubt find its home in the arenas on his tour next year, it’s set to quickly assert itself as a fan favourite. “It’s coming, it’s coming!” screams a man as the video opens with James and his one man band. Like a scene from a 50’s B movie horror film, people run for their lives, terrified of his music, with James blissfully unaware of the chaos he’s causing. Indicative of his triumphant career, he soon wins the world over, and the video, directed by illustrious film writer Jamie Thraves, comes to a joyous, celebratory end. “Be afraid…I am UNSTOPPABLE!” says James, and who are we to argue! Watch HERE. James will embark on a nine date UK arena tour for 2022 which will see him celebrate songs spanning a 17-year career that has spawned over 23 million album sales, a global smash hit with ‘You’re Beautiful’, two Brit Awards and two Ivor Novello Awards, as well as receiving five Grammy Award nominations. Amongst the string of hit singles, 'The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021)’ will include four new songs (‘Love Under Pressure’, ‘Unstoppable’, ‘Adrenaline’ & ‘I Came For Love’), as well as four exclusive live performances from around the world, including the Glastonbury Festival. It also features stunning tracks from his latest Gold-selling album ‘Once Upon A Mind’, including ‘Cold’, and the heartbreaking ballad for his father, ‘Monster’. James’ classic 2004 debut album ‘Back To Bedlam’, was recently named as one of the top ten best selling albums of that decade, and with ‘Once Upon A Mind’, James Blunt reinforced his reputation for writing honest, emotional songs that people can easily relate to. The album marked a return to what James Blunt does best – writing classic songs that touch both the heart and the head. Another side of James - his wit and charm - have in recent times been showcased via his always engaging Twitter account. James Blunt plays the following 2022 UK arena dates: February 2022
https://www.jamesblunt.com/ Give Me The Future, Bastille’s wildly ambitious and brilliantly bold new album is set for release on February 4th, 2022. To celebrate the announcement, the band releases their new single “No Bad Days,” accompanied by the official video co-directed by Dan Smith, today—listen HERE and watch HERE. Give Me The Future is a tribute to humanity in a tech age and reflects on the strangeness of living through times that can feel like science fiction. Exploring both the opportunities of new technology and the dark side of lives lived online, it’s as playful and fun as it is thought-provoking, as dystopian as it is dancefloor-friendly, and as electronic as Bastille have ever been. Eerily, songwriter Dan Smith came up with the idea pre-pandemic. The album was already underway and the band on hiatus from touring when the world shut down, forcing interaction solely through screens, he says:- “Working on these songs in such an apocalyptic period, with everyone stuck at home, glued to screens, fed into the feeling that what is real and what is not has become pretty difficult to discern sometimes. We’re in the age of deep fake, fake news and lying world leaders. But online, you can be anyone. What that does to our sense of self and to our relationships is huge and it’s fascinating.” Give Me The Future takes us into a sci-fi wonderland free from restrictions – each song a different danceable dreamscape, a place where you can travel back and forward in time to be anyone, do anything and embrace a new wave of technology which enables us to get lost inside our imagination. The album is laced with references to the world of science fiction film and literature, video games and VR. It’s a record that takes the idea of the limitless possibilities of the future and journeys everywhere from a joyride of escapism on the uplifting, Thelma & Louise – a tribute to the iconic feminist film on its 20th anniversary, to ‘80s New York with the artist Keith Haring on the bright and whistling Club 57, to a hospital bed in Australia for the devastating but hopeful new single, No Bad Days; Co-directed for the first time by Smith, the music video for the track is set in a futuristic laboratory and sees Dan playing a character using technology to try and resurrect a lost loved one. Nodding to the classic science fiction of “Metropolis”, “Ex Machina” and “The Matrix”, the video paints an emotional and intimate story. Watch HERE. “It’s really satisfying to have finally directed, and I’m really proud of the little film we made. I grew up with film as my main obsession, so this was a bit of a dream. I learned a shitload and it was good to be challenged in a new way.” You’ll hear disco basslines, orchestras of synths, guitars, futuristic gospel, spaceship sounds, euphoric strings, vocoders, talk boxes, a choir of roadies and host of beats. The title track, Give Me The Future tips its hat to Phil Collins and The Police, Shut Off The Lights is a sonic love letter to Paul Simon’s Graceland and Stay Awake nods to Daft Punk and Quincy Jones. Having thrown himself into co-writing for other artists in recent years, for the first time ever on a Bastille album, the band inched open the door to collaborators. Although primarily produced by Dan Smith and long term production partner Mark Crew, the band also worked with a handful of writers and producers to expand the world. Distorted Light Beam was co-written and produced with Ryan Tedder (Adele, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift) who also helped as a sounding board and executive producer for the album. Thelma + Louise, Stay Awake and Back To The Future were co-written with legendary songwriter Rami Yacoub (Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time”, Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Album). They also worked with British writers Jonny Coffer, Plested and Dan Priddy to bring the album to life. You’ll also hear the voice of award-winning actor, musician, writer, creator, producer, director and activist Riz Ahmed on a spell-binding and evocative spoken word piece called Promises. Riz’s piece was a response the album and brings it’s overarching themes into sharp focus. Over the course of their previous three albums, Bastille have cemented a reputation for building whole worlds around their releases, often doing so with innovative award-winning creativity. Give Me The Future is no different, this time accompanied by a fictional, but familiar tech giant called Future Inc, the creators of an invention called Futurescape - a device which allows users to live out their dreams virtually. It’s weaved through every element of the campaign and can be seen in the videos for all three singles - Distorted Light Beam, Thelma & Louise and No Bad Days (add link) Sonically diverse and thematically adventurous, Bastille’s fourth album, Give Me The Future pushes the band into exciting new frontiers. The record serves as less of a judgement on modern life, more a reflection on where we are and perhaps where things could be, “I’m just observing the truly weird times we’re living in and having fun responding to it through these songs,” Dan says. “As the final track “Who Knows What the Future Holds… Don’t Matter If I Got You” says, this is happening, whether we like it or not. Finding happiness in the moment is surely the aim, whether it’s in the real or virtual world.” BASTILLE: INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | WEBSITE “Bubble Rockstress” Alexa Villa has unveiled her bold new single “Call Me Crazy.” The infectiously catchy pop-rock track is an anthem for the outsiders and dreamers who choose to forge their own paths in life. Stream it here: https://linktr.ee/thealexavilla. Villa shares:- “I wrote this song about how it feels to always be on the outside. For a long time growing up I didn’t feel like I belonged to any certain group of people. This song is about embracing that and stepping into who you are. I was always the one with my head in the clouds and was always told I live in a fantasy-land for having big dreams. I was the loud, wild one with crazy ideas and too much to say. This song for me was a way to overcome that and find my identity. It’s not crazy to dream.” “Call Me Crazy” will be featured on Villa’s upcoming Good Girl EP, which is planned for release in the coming months. While her classmates were playing with Barbies, Los Angeles-based Bubble Rockstress Alexa Villa was playing on The Warped Tour. She has opened for acts including The Darkness, Ryan Cabrera, and Mark Ballas & BC Jean of Alexander Jean to name a few and has honed her craft as the sharp, yet charismatic artist she is today. With influences ranging from Miley Cyrus, Yungblud, 5SOS, Willow Smith and Halsey to Led Zeppelin, Gwen Stefani and Alanis Morissette, the singer-songwriter / classically-trained pianist and producer empowers the listener to embrace their madness and be authentically imperfect, loud and abrupt. She also expresses individuality through fashion and works with various brands to further create her own world. |
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