News Lil Nas X responds to homophobic rant in the best way possible by Claudia Schmidt American singer Lil Nas X has found himself the subject of a homophobic rant from underground American rapper Pastor Troy. At last weekend’s Grammys, the singer was nominated for six…
News Vinyl Cocteau Twins are bringing ‘Garlands’ and ‘Victorialand’ back to vinyl by Claudia Schmidt Cult icons Cocteau Twins have just announced a vinyl reissue for their debut album Garlands and fourth LP, Victorialand. The reissue will mark the first time since 2009 that Garlands…
Music News Cat Stevens unveils two previously unreleased songs from 1978 by Claudia Schmidt Ahead of a massive box set reissue, Cat Stevens has dropped two previously unreleased tracks. The tracks were originally written for the 1978 album, Back to Earth, however at the time they…
News Ozzy Osbourne appears in new Peta ad against cat declawing by Claudia Schmidt Ozzy Osbourne has become an unlikely representative for the latest Peta campaign against animal cruelty. In a confronting new ad, Osbourne is pictured making a stand against cat declawing, raising…
Music News Gorillaz live up to rumours, drop raucous new track, ‘Momentary Bliss’ by Claudia Schmidt Turns out the rumours were true – Gorillaz officially have new music out. This morning the band dropped a boisterous new track called Momentary Bliss featuring rapper slowthai and UK…
News The New Pornographers get creative on new age-inclusive merch range by Claudia Schmidt What do you do when you want to sell merch to underage fans but your band has an explict name? You change the band name on your merch, of course….
News ’80s hit ‘Break My Stride’ has become an unexpected TikTok sensation by Claudia Schmidt “Last night I had the strangest dream… I sailed away to China… In a little rowboat to find ya…” Sound familiar? Well, it should. Because those are the lyrics to Break…
News The UK decides to abandon the EU’s controversial ‘meme ban’ by Claudia Schmidt There’s that old proverb, “Every cloud has a silver lining.” Well, perhaps one tiny silver lining from the ever-unfolding mess that is Brexit is the UK’s decision to no longer implement…
News The Strokes announce performance at upcoming Bernie Sanders rally by Claudia Schmidt The Strokes have announced they will be performing at an upcoming rally for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign in February. The event – named the Get Out the Vote Rally –…
News Finally! Eddy Current Suppression Ring announce first show in four years by Claudia Schmidt Australian underground legends Eddy Current Suppression Ring have just announced their first show in almost four years. The Melbourne garage-punk band made a return to the scene last year when…
Film and TV News Watch a new mini-documentary on the making of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ by Claudia Schmidt A new mini-documentary, titled A Love Letter To Making Movies, delves into the making of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The 30-minute featurette offers insight into the film’s…
Film and TV News ‘The Big Lebowski’ spin-off ‘Jesus Rolls’ is coming sooner than you think by Claudia Schmidt The Big Lebowski spin-off, Jesus Rolls, now has an official release date – and it’s just around the corner. The movie will centre around Jesus Quintana, who played The Dude’s nemesis…
News Punk’d is returning, this time with Chance the Rapper at the helm by Claudia Schmidt This just in. Chance the Rapper will be hosting an upcoming revival of MTV’s beloved Punk’d. The singer will take over the role of producer/host Ashton Kutcher, with the show…
