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• Hozier plays surprise set at Glastonbury 2023

  23-06-2023 23:36 via nme.com
  
  Hozier has taken to the Woodsies Stage for a surprise set at Glastonbury. Check out the full setlist and footage below.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023 liveblog: all of Friday’s action as it happensThe Irish singer-songwriter announced his plans to take to the stage earlier today (June 24), following anticipation about the ‘Secret Slot’ listed on the Woodsies line-up.
  Throughout the 13-song setlist, Hozier covered tracks from throughout his career, including early hits including &ls
  
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• Is It Time to Repeal the Section 115 Compulsory License? One Songwriter’s Formally Urging the Copyright Office To Do Just That

  23-06-2023 23:35 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Is it time to repeal the Section 115 compulsory license? Singer-songwriter George Johnson believes so, and he’s calling on the Copyright Office to initiate a formal study as well as related roundtables on the matter. A longtime copyright activist, Johnson just recently described his position – and the perceived positives associated with the rarely discussed […]
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• Is It Time to Repeal the Section 115 Compulsory License? One Songwriter Is Formally Urging the Copyright Office To Do Just That

  23-06-2023 23:35 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Is it time to repeal the Section 115 compulsory license? Singer-songwriter George Johnson believes so, and he’s calling on the Copyright Office to initiate a formal study as well as related roundtables on the matter. A longtime copyright-reform activist, Johnson just recently described his position – and the perceived positives associated with the rarely discussed […]
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• Doja Cat announces first-ever arena tour

  23-06-2023 23:31 via music-news.com
  
  Doja Cat will kick off her first tour on 31 October.
  
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• Royal Blood’s Ben Thatcher wears Arctic Monkeys shirt at Glastonbury to return 2013 gesture from Matt Helders

  23-06-2023 23:20 via nme.com
  
  Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher wore an Arctic Monkeys shirt during his set at Glastonbury Festival today (June 23), returning the favour to Monkeys’ drummer Matt Helders, who sported a Royal Blood shirt during his own Glasto set back in 2013.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023 liveblog: all of Friday’s action as it happensRoyal Blood took to the Pyramid Stage at Glasto 2023 this afternoon, in the slot between Foo Fighters – who were revealed to be mystery band The Churnups – an
  
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• Coi Leray Drops Women’s Soccer-Inspired ‘Get Loud’ Video as New Album Arrives

  23-06-2023 22:52 via rollingstone.com
  
  New LP features "Make My Day" with David Guetta, which samples Technotronic's "Pump Up the Jam"
  
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• Grammys CEO: We Expect That AI Songs Will Get Submitted for Nominations This Year

  23-06-2023 22:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. walked Rolling Stone through the Grammy's new rules to focus on human creation, plus his conversations with the songwriter behind the viral AI Drake song
  
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• Yungblud offers $20 tickets for his 2023 North American tour

  23-06-2023 22:30 via nme.com
  
  Yungblud has announced that he has dropped the ticket prices for his upcoming North American tour to make it affordable for fans.READ MORE: Yungblud: “This album is about reclaiming my name and humanising the caricature”The Doncaster pop-punk star took to social media to share that he will be offering a limited amount of tickets to his forthcoming North American tour for the price of $20 (£15.70), which includes fees.
  His decision to offer the discounted tickets was to provide
  
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• Chvrches pay tribute to “world’s greatest goth” Robert Smith

  23-06-2023 22:19 via nme.com
  
  Chvrches have paid tribute to the “world’s greatest goth” – The Cure’s Robert Smith during their set at Glastonbury Festival today (June 23).READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023 liveblog: all of Friday’s action as it happensPerforming on the Other Stage, the band paid tribute to Smith before performing ‘How Not To Drown‘, which they released together in 2021.
  After a performance by lead singer Lauren Mayberry, the band said of Smith: “Wherever yo
  
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• Birmingham Commonwealth Games mechanical bull named after Ozzy Osbourne

  23-06-2023 21:57 via nme.com
  
  A huge mechanical bull that appeared at the 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony has been named after Ozzy Osbourne.READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne: a rock’n’roll showman like no otherThe name of the 33foot (10metre) tall sculpture was announcwed yesterday (June 22) after a public vote was revealed.
  The bull, Ozzy, was originally meant to be dismantled, but after a public outcry it will now move to a permanent home at Birmingham New Street railway station.
  “I’m absolutely bl
  
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• ASM arena group agrees to Music Venue Trust pledge to pay back into grassroots

  23-06-2023 21:37 via nme.com
  
  ASM Arena group has announced its support for the Music Venue Trust by creating a new set of initiatives to help the grassroots music industry.
  Music Venue Trust (MVT) is a charity that represents and protects almost 1000 grassroots music venues (GMVs). ASM Global – which operates AO Arena, OVO Arena Wembley, First Direct Arena and more – will actively seek opportunities to support MVT as part of its ongoing planning. This includes one-off initiatives designed to raise additional inc
  
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• Patti LaBelle Will Perform Tina Turner Tribute at BET Awards 2023

  23-06-2023 21:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Tina was a trailblazer and someone I have a tremendous amount of respect for because of all that she overcame and all that she accomplished," LaBelle tells Rolling Stone
  
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• Columbia Records Signs Central Cee Stateside in Sony Music UK Joint Venture

  23-06-2023 20:55 via digitalmusicnews.com
  UK rapper Central Cee has signed with Columbia Records as part of a joint venture with Sony Music UK.  Central Cee is performing at the upcoming Glastonbury Festival, the largest live music festival in the country. According to reports, the deal was led by Columbia Executive Vice President Bu Thiam with Central Cee’s manager, Bello. […]
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• Foo Fighters dedicate ‘Everlong’ to late drummer Taylor Hawkins at Glastonbury Festival 2023

  23-06-2023 20:44 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl paid tribute to late drummer Taylor Hawkins at Glastonbury Festival today (June 23).
  The Foos took to the Pyramid Stage this evening, finally confirming that they were behind mystery band The Churnups.
  Hawkins, the band’s long-time drummer, died in Bogotá, Colombia, in March 2022 while the band were on tour in South America. He was 50 years old.
  Towards the end of the band’s surprise set, Grohl told the crowd that they usually play the next song
  
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• Foo Fighters dedicate ‘Everlong’ to late drummer Taylor Hawkins at Glastonbury 2023

  23-06-2023 20:44 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl paid tribute to late drummer Taylor Hawkins at Glastonbury Festival today (June 23).
  The Foos took to the Pyramid Stage this evening, finally confirming that they were behind mystery band The Churnups.
  Hawkins died in Bogotá, Colombia, in March 2022 while the band were on tour in South America. He was 50 years old.
  Towards the end of the set, Grohl told the crowd that they usually play the next song as “their way of saying goodbye, because we never lik
  
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• Young Thug Releases Latest Album From His Jail Cell

  23-06-2023 20:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  While serving time for RICO charges, Young Thug is dropping a new album titled Business Is Business from his jail cell. Here’s the latest.  Atlanta rapper Young Thug remains behind bars as he awaits his trial, which has already been postponed several times. The latest delay puts the hearing happening on July 12, after law enforcement seized […]
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• Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl brings out daughter Violet to perform ‘Show Me How’ at Glastonbury 2023

  23-06-2023 20:14 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl was joined by his daughter Violet at Glastonbury 2023 today (June 23) to perform ‘Show Me How’ from new album ‘But Here We Are‘.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023 liveblog: all of Friday’s action as it happensIntroducing his daughter to the Pyramid Stage, where the band performed in the mystery slot originally billed as The Churnups, Grohl shared: “My favourite singer in the world. This is a song I wrote for my mother, Violet’s
  
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• Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Anitta, J Balvin, and All the Songs You Need To Know This Week

  23-06-2023 20:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  Looking for the week's best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
  
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• Music Preview, Fan Engagement, Data-Driven Insights — Sound Credit Launches ‘Drip’ Streaming Service for Ephemeral Music Releases

  23-06-2023 19:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  ‘Drip’ allows artists to offer private, limited previews of songs to gain early listener feedback. The feature blends AI analytics, short-term streaming, and scarcity to provide data-driven insights on listener behavior. According to Sound Credit, ‘Drip Before You Drop’ will ‘empower artists to make smart decisions about releases and promotions.’ At its core, Sound Credit […]
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• Kim Petras Makes Her Big Move

  23-06-2023 19:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  One of pop’s most interesting artists polishes her weird edges to go for radio-ready gold
  
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• Foo Fighters play Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2023 as mystery band The Churnups revealed

  23-06-2023 19:24 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters have taken to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2023, finally confirming that they are behind mystery band The Churnups.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023 liveblog: all of Friday’s action as it happensThe band were one of several acts rumoured to be performing under the moniker The Churnups on the opening Friday of Glasto (June 2023).
  Foos frontman Dave Grohl was spotted backstage earlier today, with eagled-eyed fans noticing Arctic Monkeys stage gear in the background which conf
  
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• Five Months Later, Warner Bros. Discovery Is Reportedly Negotiating a $500 Million Catalog Sale

  23-06-2023 19:12 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Five months back, reports revealed that Warner Bros. Discovery was exploring an over $1 billion sale of its film and TV music library, including (among other IP) the soundtracks behind a number of superhero movies. Now, following some obstacles, the company is reportedly closing in on a comparatively modest $500 million sale. Word of the […]
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• Listen to The Weeknd’s cover of John Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’ for ‘The Idol’

  23-06-2023 19:06 via nme.com
  
  The Weeknd has shared a cover of John Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’ that’s been used in HBO’s new show The Idol.READ MORE: The Weeknd live in Manchester: the summer’s latest blockbuster smashAhead of the show’s fourth episode, The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, shared a version of Lennon’s classic song that appears in the show. The Idol is made by Euphoria-creator Sam Levinson and follows the plot of a pop star (Lily-Rose Depp) who de
  
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• Tom Grennan secures second Number 1 album with 'What Ifs & Maybes'

  23-06-2023 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Tom Grennan secures his second Number 1 album with What Ifs & Maybes.
  
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• Dave & Central Cee fly into third week at Number 1 with 'Sprinter'

  23-06-2023 18:54 via music-news.com
  
  Dave and Central Cee prove it’s a marathon, not a sprint, as they enter a third week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart with Sprinter.
  
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• Benefits on their Glastonbury debut and plans for new music

  23-06-2023 18:49 via nme.com
  
  Benefits have spoken to NME about making their Glastonbury Festival debut tonight (Friday June 23).READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023 liveblog: all of Friday’s action as it happensThe Teesside noise punks will be performing under the invitation of Billy Bragg on his legendary Left Field stage this evening, shortly after the mysterious set from The Churnups – widely believed to be Foo Fighters, or least something featuring Dave Grohl, after he was spotted on site earlier today.
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• Yahritza y Su Esencia Joins Ángela Aguilar and Yuridia on Remix of ‘Qué Agonía’

  23-06-2023 18:48 via rollingstone.com
  
  Yahritza's cover of the song went viral weeks ago on TikTok
  
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• Blake Mills Sings About the Illusions of Time With New Single “There Is No Now”

  23-06-2023 18:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  The track comes three weeks before Mills's upcoming solo album Jelly Road
  
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• Doja Cat announces 2023 North American arena tour with support from Ice Spice and Doechii

  23-06-2023 18:12 via nme.com
  
  Doja Cat has announced her first-ever North American arena tour kicking off later this year, with Ice Spice and Doechii as support – find the full schedule below and buy tickets here.READ MORE: Doja Cat – ‘Planet Her’ review: controversial pop-rapper enters her imperial phaseThe singer and rapper will kick off ‘The Scarlet Tour’ on October 31 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, with stops planned for Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Houston, Miami, Brooklyn, Tor
  
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• Carly Rae Jepsen shares vivacious new single ‘Shy Boy’

  23-06-2023 18:07 via nme.com
  
  Carly Rae Jepsen has shared her vivacious first single of 2023 titled ‘Shy Boy’. Listen to the track below.READ MORE: Carly Rae Jepsen – ‘The Loneliest Time’ review: slick sounds from a cult pop hero‘Shy Boy’ is a dancefloor anthem that features a funky tune, synth melodies and Jepsen’s signature soft and playful voice. “Shy boy stir me up/You didn’t even know you got the Midas touch,” Jepsen sings in the chorus which highlights t
  
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• Juice WRLD Makes Posthumous Appearance With Cordae in Lyrical Lemonade’s ‘Doomsday’ Video

  23-06-2023 17:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  The multimedia company helmed by Cole Bennett, who directed Juice WRLD's earlier music videos and used technological software to add him to the video, will release a full-length album this year
  
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• Sam Smith covers Christina Aguilera’s ‘Beautiful’ for Pride

  23-06-2023 17:46 via nme.com
  
  Sam Smith has covered Christina Aguilera’s ‘Beautiful’ as part of the 2023 Pride celebrations.READ MORE: Sam Smith live in London: a sweaty and spectacular night outThe rendition, which you can listen to below, is an orchestral update to the Aguilera classic. Smith covered the song as part of Amazon Music’s 2023 Pride.
  “I’ve been such a massive fan of Christina’s for as long as I can remember and will never forget the first time I heard ‘Beaut
  
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• ‘Living in the Moment’ with Andrew Spencer and Chateau Ste. Michelle at Governors Ball 2023

  23-06-2023 17:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  This year, Governors Ball partnered with Chateau Ste. Michelle, the festival’s official wine sponsor. With nearly 40 years in crafting unique wine and music experiences, Chateau Ste. Michelle encouraged festival-goers to put down their phones, raise a glass, and celebrate ‘living in the moment’ with their robust selection of high-class wines. Joining them on their […]
  
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• Mac Miller Estate Share 10th Anniversary Edition of ‘Watching Movies With the Sound Off’

  23-06-2023 17:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  Special release includes previously unreleased "The Star Room (OG Version)"
  
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• Titan sub: King Princess, descendant of Titanic victims, says rich people “make terrible decisions”

  23-06-2023 16:52 via nme.com
  
  King Princess has commented on the tragic outcome of the Titan submersible, saying that rich people consistently “make terrible decisions”.READ MORE: King Princess – ‘Hold On Baby’ review: introspective slow-burners that could go furtherThe pop-rock soloist, whose real name is Mikaela Straus, is a descendant of two victims of the Titanic disaster. Straus’ great-great-grandparents were aboard the doomed ship when it sank in 1912 after striking an iceberg.
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• Dave Grohl spotted backstage at Glastonbury 2023 with Foo Fighters seemingly The Churnups

  23-06-2023 16:49 via nme.com
  
  Dave Grohl has been spotted backstage at Glastonbury 2023, seemingly confirming that Foo Fighters are behind mystery band The Churnups.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023 liveblog: all of Friday’s action as it happensThe band, who just released their acclaimed new album ‘But Here We Are‘, were one of several acts rumoured to be performing under the moniker The Churnups on the opening Friday of Glasto.
  The Foos frontman has now been spotted backstage standing with a pair of st
  
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• Icona Pop Announce First Album in 10 Years, ‘Club Romantech’

  23-06-2023 16:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  Swedish party-pop duo return from hiatus with new song "Where Do We Go From Here"
  
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• 14 Songwriting Prompts To Get You Started

  23-06-2023 16:34 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  If you’re feeling stuck as a songwriter, this post is for you. Actually, let me rephrase that: when you feel stuck as a songwriter, revisit this post. Below you’ll find 14 songwriting prompts that will get you unstuck and writing again. There’s No Such Thing as Writer’s Block First, let’s talk about “writer’s block.” It […]
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• Britney Spears shows support for Once Upon a One More Time musical on opening night

  23-06-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Britney Spears described Once Upon a One More Time as "so funny" and "brilliant".
  
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• Arctic Monkeys' Glastonbury headline set confirmed to go ahead

  23-06-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Arctic Monkeys will headline at Glastonbury on Friday.
  
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• Afroman detained at Canadian border for possession of weed

  23-06-2023 16:28 via nme.com
  
  Afroman has been cited and detained by the US border patrol for possession of weed and a large amount of cash on Tuesday, June 20.
  As TMZ reports, the ‘Because I Got High’ rapper – whose real name is Joseph Foreman – and his crew were detained in upstate New York at the St. Lawrence River port of entry after crossing over from Canada upon finishing a run of tour dates there.
  The feds reportedly found $10,000 in cash as well as a small, personal amount of weed. In an inter
  
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• The Hives pull first massive crowd of Glastonbury 2023 with banter and bravado

  23-06-2023 16:27 via nme.com
  
  The Hives played an early set on The Other Stage at Glastonbury 2023 today (Friday June 23), pulling in the first massive crowd of the weekend.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – The Hives’ Howlin’ Pelle AlmqvistThe Swedish indie icons were first on the stage, which will later see performances from the likes of Krept & Konan, Chvrches, Fred Again.., and headliner Wizkid.
  After opening with recent single ‘Bogus Operandi’ from u
  
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• Beyond Wonderland shooting suspect blames act on bad mushroom trip

  23-06-2023 16:03 via nme.com
  
  The suspect in the shooting at Beyond Wonderland festival has blamed his actions on a bad mushroom trip.
  At the weekend (June 17), a shooting took place at a campground near to the Washington EDM festival, resulting in two deaths.
  It was then revealed that suspect James M. Kelly is an active member of the US Army based at Joint Base Lewis McCord in Washington state.
  Kelly is being held on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault and one count of first-degree ass
  
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• The Many Lives of Rubén Blades: From Salsa Legend to ‘Fear the Walking Dead’s’ Ruthless Zombie Killer

  23-06-2023 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The innovative artist and actor has always been outspoken. Nearing 75, he's still not backing down or making it easy on anyone (including himself)
  
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• Doja Cat Announces First-Ever Arena Tour Featuring Ice Spice and Doechii

  23-06-2023 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Scarlet Tour marks the rapper's first arena-level headlining tour
  
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• Dexys’ Kevin Rowland looks back on calling David Bowie “full of shit” and “a bad copy of Bryan Ferry”

  23-06-2023 15:23 via nme.com
  
  Dexys Midnight Runners‘ Kevin Rowland has recalled calling David Bowie “full of shit” and “a bad copy of Bryan Ferry“.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Dexys’ Kevin RowlandThe notorious comment was made during a support slot in 1983. Rowland was asked about it when taking NME‘s Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! quiz this month.
  “Nobody’s ever asked me about this before. We had to be escorted ou
  
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• Beyond Wonderland Attendees Detail ‘Chaos’ of Shooting: ‘I’m Not OK’

  23-06-2023 15:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  A shooting at the Washington EDM festival left two dead and three injured, but even more questioning the violation of what felt like a safe, communal space 
  
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• Watch The Japanese House and Matty Healy cover Shania Twain’s ‘It Only Hurts When I’m Breathing’

  23-06-2023 14:54 via nme.com
  
  The Japanese House and The 1975‘s Matty Healy have covered Shania Twain’s ‘It Only Hurts When I’m Breathing’ – watch their rendition below.READ MORE: The Japanese House – ‘Chewing Cotton Wool EP’ review: Bon Iver appears on lush and radio-ready collectionThe stripped-back cover of Twain’s 2004 single taken from her ‘Up!’ album has been reimagined as a folk track on which The Japanese House (Amber Bain) and Healy pluck a
  
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• Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice share version of ‘Barbie World’ from ‘Barbie’ soundtrack

  23-06-2023 14:32 via nme.com
  
  Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice have teamed up for a version of Aqua‘s ‘Barbie Girl’ for the new Barbie soundtrack – hear it below.READ MORE: Ice Spice: meet the internet’s hottest new rapperThe song’s release date was confirmed last week and hears the pair sample original snippets of the Aqua classic. The full title of the song is ‘Barbie World (With Aqua)’.
  It was previously reported last year that Aqua’s version of ‘Barbie Girl’
  
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• Glastonbury 2023: Bimini protests government’s proposed anti-trans ban

  23-06-2023 14:05 via nme.com
  
  Bimini has staged a protest against the government’s proposed anti-trans legislation that would see the trans community robbed of vital rights and protections.READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life – ‘Drag Race UK’ star Bimini Bon BoulashThe pop star and former RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant interrupted their set on the Greenpeace stage last night (June 22) to hold up a placard that read: “Bin The Tories Anti-Trans Ban”. Fans in the crowd were also seen hold
  
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