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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Paul Simon has announced a new album, “Seven Psalms,” a suite-like conceptual album that he says is meant to be listened to as one 33-minute piece of work, containing seven distinct but interlinked songs, or “movements.” The May 19 release will mark the first all-new collection he’s put out since 2016’s “Stranger to Stranger” and the first studio album of any sort since “In the Blue Light” in 2018, an album of re-recordings of older songs. The release is also due to have a companion documentary, “In Restless Dreams,” directed by Alex Gibney, according to a title card at the end of a trailer Simon has released for the upcoming album. No official announcement of that film has yet been made.
The album was recorded entirely on acoustic instruments, with choral contributions from the British vocal group VOCES8, and a guest vocal appearance by his wife, Edie Brickell. Kyle Crusham co-produced with the artist. Although no studio was named in the announcement, Simon was reported by people working in adjacent studios to have been recording new material at New York’s Reservoir Studios last year. In the trailer, Simon explains the origin of the album, saying: “On January 15th, 2019, I had a dream that said ‘You are working on a piece called “Seven Psalms.”‘ The dream was so strong that I got up and I wrote it. But I had no idea what that meant. Gradually information would come. I would start to wake up two or three times a week between 3:30 and 5 in the morning, and words would come, I’d write ’em down, then start to put it together. “I like to work and then discover,” he continues. “Well, it’s really interesting. I’m trying all the time to move things in this kind of flow
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Conor Maynard has announced that he will release his first album of original songs for more than a decade in June. Titled ‘+11 Hours’, the record is the follow-up to his 2012 debut ‘Contrast’.Out now is new single ‘Storage’, of which he says: “’Storage’ is about having the capacity to contain various, irrelevant but ultimately incredible, personal and beautiful memories when you’re in a relationship”.“Once that ends, your brain holds all of the information and fixates on those tiny little things that didn’t really make a difference at the time, but now all they do is consume your so-called ‘storage’ of your brain”, he goes on.
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FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have confirmed an August release date for their upcoming sci-fi game Armored Core 6: Fires Of Rubicon, with a new gameplay trailer showcasing the game in action.Armored Core 6 will arrive on August 25, 2023 — just over 11 years since the last mainline Armored Core game was released.As for platforms, the upcoming game will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and has been priced at £49.99 on Steam.The first gameplay trailer for Armored Core 6 was shared today (April 27), revealing players piloting a customisable mech and pitting it against a wide variety of rival robots.Check out the trailer below.The trailer confirms that players’ mechs will be highly customisable, with the protagonist using everything from cluster rockets to lasers to take down opponents; while one scene shows the player swapping their mech’s legs for tank tracks.While FromSoftware is yet to touch on the game’s plot, the Steam page for Armored Core 6 says players will “pilot their mech in fast-paced, omni-directional battles, taking advantage of massive stages and their mech’s mobility on land and in the air to ensure victory”.“Customise Armored Core parts to suit a large variety of playstyles,” the page continues.
Disney+ has given a first look into its reboot of 90s comedy film The Full Monty.
We’re getting a first look at FX’s The Full Monty, the eight-part follow-up to the BAFTA-winning movie. FX has released some of the first images from the series that will premiere in June (date TBA) and stream exclusively in the U.S. on Hulu.
The Clash’s Paul Simonon has stated that he wouldn’t have reunited the band for £1million.The iconic punk bassist has explained that while the members were contemplating a reunion in the ‘90s – after parting ways in 1986 – there were numerous reasons why the prospect never materialised, including his feud with bandmate Mick Jones.“There was talk between me, Joe [Strummer], Mick and Mick’s manager, Gary Kurfirst, who was looking after Mick in B.A.D. But it didn’t happen for lots of reasons,” he explained to MOJO.
Rave music will return to Ayrshire this week for two mega nights that are 30 years in the making. An army of over 12,000 fans will head for Ayr's first ever dance music festival set to be held over two massive dates. It is understood some 80 buses pour into town with revellers set for a weekender featuring some of the biggest acts of the genre.Saturday will mark an emotional return for Ayr lad Ewan McVicar who will play to a sell-out 7,500 on the Low Green for his very own Pavillion Festival. The 'Tell Me Something Good' star will return 'Back Tae Ayr' for a homecoming set to go down as one of the town's biggest shows. It's a day Ewan from Kincaidston teased to his loyal support was on the horizon with cryptic posts towards the tail end of last year. But his dream gig is now only just days away as he gears up to join top DJs Skream and Optimo in his own backyard this Saturday.
Lovelyz, has released her new album ‘Archive of Emotions’.‘Archive of Emotions’ is Su-jeong’s first release under her own independent label House of Dreams, which the K-pop idol founded in September 2022 after leaving long-time agency Woollim Entertainment in 2021, alongside six other Lovelyz members.“What I tried my best with on this album was to bring out the natural Ryu Su-jeong, the real Ryu Su-jeong,” the singer told South Korean media, per Korea JoongAng Daily.“When you’re a part of a group, you have to present yourself decorated a certain way with makeup and costumes,” she added. “But I tried to bare myself, so to say, so that people get to see me and my unrefined emotions.”‘Archive of Emotions’ notably features Su-jeong’s first English song, ‘How Can I Get Your Love’, which was released alongside a moody music video.
Foo Fighters are healing through music. The rock band announced the forthcoming release of their first new music since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year. will be out on June 2 while a new single, "Rescued," is available now. «A brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year, is a testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family,» states a press release announcing the news.
Foo Fighters will release the band’s first album since longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins died in March, the group’s label has announced.
Ellise Shafer Foo Fighters has announced its first album since the sudden death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022. “But Here We Are” is set to arrive on June 2, with its lead single, “Rescued,” available now. “A brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year, ‘But Here We Are’ is a testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family,” according to a press release. “Courageous, damaged and unflinchingly authentic, ‘But Here We Are’ opens with newly released lead single ‘Rescued,’ the first of 10 songs that run the emotional gamut from rage and sorrow to serenity and acceptance, and myriad points in between.”
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Madison De La Garza, who gained television fame as a child star thanks to her role on ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” opened up to journalist and former “20/20” anchor Elizabeth Vargas on the “Heart of the Matter” podcast about battling cyberbullying and an eating disorder following her run on the show (via Entertainment Weekly). De La Garza appeared on four seasons of “Desperate Housewives” as Juanita Solis, the daughter of Eva Longoria’s character, Gabrielle Solis. De La Garza took over the role of Gabrielle’s daughter in Season 5, when the show jumped ahead five years from the previous season. She was only six years old at the time. The actor stayed in the role through the final season of “Desperate Housewives,” which ended in May 2012.
Jai Paul is scheduled to play his first ever live show this coming Sunday at Coachella. Ahead of his performance, he posted a message to Reddit which a commenter (arguing over the veracity of parts of the post, of course) referred to as “the first time he’s interacted directly to the fanbase in 2 years.” Paul’s publicist has confirmed the post’s authenticity to The FADER.
Jai Paul has shared a message with his fans ahead of his first-ever live debut, which will take place later this week.The musician will perform live for the first time this Sunday (April 16), at the first weekend of Coachella 2023. Now, in a new social media update, he has spoken directly to fans and thanked them for their ongoing support throughout his career.“Yoo it’s Jai… this weekend I’m gonna be playing my first ever live show.
Blue and Steps were among the pop acts paying tribute this weekend to S Club member Paul Cattermole, who died last week aged 46.The other members of S Club confirmed in a post on Friday that Cattermole had died, stating: “We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul”.“There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel”, they added. “We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have”.“He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us”, they went on.
Paul O’Grady has been remembered as a “force for good” by his famous friends including Carol Vorderman, Julian Clary and Michael Cashman. Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love Of Paul O’Grady on ITV1 on Sunday evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Paul Cattermole had sadly passed away unexpectedly.
S Club 7’s Paul Cattermole.The musician, 46, is reported to have died at home on April 6, just weeks after the band announced details of their reunion. While the cause of death is currently unknown, police confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances.S Club 7 were managed by former Spice Girls manager Fuller and he today (April 8) paid tribute to Cattermole in a statement to PA News.“Paul was a beacon of light for a generation of pop music fans and he will be greatly missed.“We’re all deeply shocked and saddened by this news,” he added.A statement from Cattermole’s management confirmed the news yesterday (April 7).
S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole has been remembered as “a beacon of light for a generation of pop music fans” by the band's manager Simon Fuller. The singer passed away at his home in Devon on Thursday afternoon at the age of 46.