Empire State Bastard share brutal new single ‘Stutter’

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McKinley Franklin editor New York City will light up pink Wednesday in honor of the 25th anniversary of “Sex and the City” and the upcoming second season of “And Just Like That.” At sunset, several iconic New York City buildings (including the Empire State Building, Javits Center, One Bryant Park, One World Trade Center and Pier 17) will glisten a pink shade to celebrate the series and its offshoot. As such a prominent piece of “Sex and the City,” New York City plays an integral part in the legacy of the show. Max’s followup, “And Just Like That,” was developed and executive produced Michael Patrick King, alongside executive producers John Melfi, Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon. Season 2 of the series debuts with two episodes on Thursday, June 22. 

Slowdive are back with a new single, and an upcoming album.Today (June 20), the band have released a new single, ‘Kisses’. The track – which was first announced last week – is taken off their upcoming album, ‘Everything Is Alive’.

Empire State Bastard have revealed how former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo got involved with their extreme metal band – and why they took him to Greggs.Empire State Bastard is the new extreme metal project created by Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil and former Oceansize frontman Mike Vennart, and features Lombardo on drums alongside Bitch Falcon’s bassist Naomi Macleod.Speaking in a recent interview for NME’s In Conversation series, Neil revealed that the pair spent two weeks talking about drummers who could “play like Dave Lombardo” before one day during the pandemic they said: “Shall we just fucking get Dave Lombardo’s address and email him?”“Within 24 hours he got back and was like, ‘This is fucking great, what are you thinking?’ We’d never even met him, but ended up with this on-the-phone relationship for about a year or so,” Neil continued.“He really understood what we were trying to do with this album and band. He’s so busy and gets approached for a lot of things, but as soon as he came back and said, ‘This is special, I’m gonna do it, I’m gonna play with you and make this record’ – that’s when we went, ‘Right, this is fucking happening.'”“We had to shift into gear, because if Dave Lombardo says it’s a good bunch of songs then you know you’re onto something! We’ve been doing this for two decades, but he makes us want to do it for another two decades,” said Neil.

Zayn Malik is back on Instagram!

Neil Patrick Harris is putting his fit body on display for his 50th birthday!

Killer Mike has released a new single titled ‘Scientists & Engineers’ featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane.Released yesterday, June 13, ‘Scientists & Engineers’ is the latest preview from the Run The Jewels rapper’s upcoming solo album ‘Michael’. The dreamy synth-heavy track features hazy vocals from Future, ethereal choral vocals from Eryn Allen Kane and rapid-fire verses from Killer Mike and André 3000.Listen to Killer Mike’s ‘Scientists & Engineers’ below. Other tracks from the album that have been released so far include ‘Don’t Let The Devil’ featuring El-P and thankugoodsir, ‘Talk’n That Shit!’, which features a cameo appearance from Jamie Foxx., ‘RUN’, featuring Dave Chappelle and Young Thug and ‘MOTHERLESS’.Killer Mike has also revealed the guest spots and contributors’ list for ‘Michael’.

CHAI have announced a new self-titled album, due for release in September.The band announced the upcoming album yesterday (June 14), confirming in the process that it is set to arrive on September 22 via Sub Pop/Sony Music. “We made this self-titled album in the hopes that it will give everyone just a little more confidence in living how they want to live,” the band wrote in their announcement post.A post shared by CHAI (@chaiofficialjpn)‘CHAI’ is also previewed by a new single ‘PARA PARA’, which comes with an accompanying music video.

After a handful of singles in 2022, Virginia-based Stevedreez is bringing us his first release of the year. Produced by Jazen Saga, "CRYSTAL BALL" is a soft-sung love song that feels both nostalgic for '70s synth-pop while remaining contemporary.

Olivia Rodrigo took to social media on Tuesday to announce the upcoming release of her highly anticipated new music.The 20-year-old «drivers license» singer posted a black and white pic of herself showing a side profile with purple bandaids crisscrossed on her neck.«My new song vampire is out june 30th! you can presave now.

The Hives have released an explosive new single, ‘Countdown To Shutdown’ and its accompanying music video – watch it below.Released on June 13, ‘Countdown To Shutdown’ marks the second single to be released from the band’s upcoming album, ‘The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons’. ‘Countdown To Shutdown’ is described as “a versatile banger for all your summer rock needs.

Jessie J has shared adorable new videos of her baby son as she reflects on him turning one month old. The 35 year old singer welcomed her first child with boyfriend Chanan Colman on May 12 and said it's felt like "one long best day of my entire life".The new mum whose real name is Jessica Cornish announced she was expecting her first child on January 6 in an Instagram post, she wrote the caption: "I am so happy and terrified to finally share this." Fast-forward a few months, the pop star took to Instagram to confirm she had given birth on May 12. Now as her little one turns one month old, Jessie shared an emotional video reel of her son to her Instagram on Sunday.

Eurovision 2023 entry Alessandra has shared a brand new single – listen to raucous cut ‘Pretty Devil’ below.The singer’s new track follows her Eurovision single ‘Queen Of Kings’ and comes after she announced a new UK and Ireland tour.Speaking of ‘Pretty Devil’, she said: “The song is about me singing to a girl that knows that she’s gorgeous, but at the same time carries a lot of insecurities with her. The goal of the song is for her to see herself the same way I see her.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are sharing some giggles with their 5-month-old daughter, Esti.

The Weeknd has released two new songs, ‘World Class Sinner/I’m A Freak’ and ‘The Lure’ – featuring Lily-Rose Depp. Check them out below.Both tracks are taken from his highly-anticipated new series The Idol, which aired on HBO last Sunday (June 4) with the opening episode Pop Tarts & Rat Tails.For those who have already watched the first instalment of the series, the first of the new singles, ‘World Class Sinner/I’m A Freak’, will already be familiar.

Shawn Mendes dropped a new song Thursday night — «What the Hell Are We Dying For?» — with a powerful message behind its lyrics.The singer-songwriter first announced the newly written track just hours before it was released, along with cover art for the track, featuring the ominously orange New York City skyline, which has been transformed into something quasi-apocalyptic as a result of the devastating Canadian wildfires currently raging.The lyrics, however, divided fans between those who took the song to be about the fires and the overall dangers of climate change — something Mendes has been very vocal about over the past few years — and those who thought it might be a comment on the status of his relationship with Camila Cabello.«Smoke in the air/ the city's burning down/ I want to speak/ but I don't make a sound,» Mendes croons in the new song. «Locked in my mind, you're all I think about./ I want to save us, but I don't know how.»«If we don't love like we used to, if we don't care like we used to, what the hell are we dying for?,» Mendes sings in the chorus.

Fontaines DC frontman Grian Chatten has shared his latest solo single, ‘Last Time Every Time Forever’.The track is the third single, following ‘The Score’ and ‘Fairlies’, to be taken from his upcoming solo debut ‘Chaos For The Fly’, which will be released on June 30 via Partisan. The album was produced by Fontaines’ longtime producer Dan Carey.“’Last Time Every Time Forever’ is a weak knee’d 99th lap around a hellscape town of your own making,” said Chatten in a press release.

In what is turning out to be a very busy month for Madonna, the superstar has announced a new single with none other than Sam Smith. The tune, titled “Vulgar,” will be available on June 9.Madonna made the release official through her social media platforms, where she shared the single’s artwork. The song’s cover consists of a black-and-white photograph featuring two tightly laced corsets, with both Madonna’s and Smith’s initials cleverly forming “S&M,” boldly displayed.

Empire State Bastard have announced details of their debut album ‘Rivers Of Heresy’.This new project is the work of Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil and touring guitarist and former Oceansize musician Mike Vennart, who formally introduced the band with the release of their debut single ‘Harvest’ back in March.The pair are now gearing up to release their debut album ‘Rivers Of Heresy’ on September 1, which, in a press release, has been described as “pure sonic annihilation”.“I set about making the most fucking poisonous vile music I possibly could, just unabridged hatred in musical form,” Vennart is quoted as saying about the record, while Neil added: “Lyrically, it’s as misanthropic and nihilistic as I’ve ever written.”The new record features drumming by Slayer, Testament and Dead Cross drummer Dave Lombardo.

In a split ruling today, a state appeals court panel reinstated a grant of parole for former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, overturning an earlier decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom to block her release.