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Glass Animals have announced details of their new ‘Tour Of The Earth’, which will see them play live shows in the UK, Europe and North America later this year. Find ticket details below.The new dates come following the band sharing news of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’ yesterday (April 3).

Thania Garcia Dua Lipa, Tyler, The Creator, Chris Stapleton, Blink-182, Sturgill Simpson, Pretty Lights, Khruangbin and Leon Bridges are the headliners for the 2022 Austin City Limits Music Festival, along with performances from Khruangbin, Leon Bridges, Carin León, Norah Jones, Reneé Rapp, Foster The People, Kehlani (only weekend one), Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, CAAMP, Dominic Fike, the Marías, Jungle, Dom Dolla, Chappell Roan, Porter Robinson (only weekend one), Fletcher (only weekend one), Something Corporate (only weekend one), David Shaw, and many more. The nine-stage, two weekend music celebration will take place in Zilker Park in South Austin, Texas on Oct. 4-6 and Oct.

Kevin Abstract and Lil Nas X have teamed up for their sultry new collaboration ‘Tennessee’ – listen to it down below.The former Brockhampton member has released his song featuring Lil Nas X after the pair previously teased the collaborating at Abstract’s Coachella set.In the song, the pair rap about a lover who they met in Tennessee: “Meet him out in Tennessee / He don’t know his ancestry / Which is kinda hot to me / He loves me for me, me, for me, all of me”.According to Consequence, Abstract said of Lil Nas X at Coachella that he was “very lucky to know him and to be existing at the same time as him.” The duo also previously attended the same high school in Georgia, though they didn’t know each other at the time.Take a listen to ‘Tennessee’ below:Kevin Abstract’s Coachella set also saw a surprise appearance from Sky Ferreira, who covered Lady A’s ‘Need You Now’ whilst opening for him. Her cover was later revealed to be produced by Quadeca, who joined Abstract later on stage along with Dominic Fike.The musician last released music in November last year, where NME rated ‘Blanket‘ three stars: ‘Blanket’ feels like another piece of the grand puzzle that is Kevin Abstract, and though it might not be his strongest material – heartfelt, for sure – he remains an alluring figure, a lightning rod for ideas.

Sky Ferreira has covered Lady A‘s ‘Need You Now’ at a surprise Coachella appearance on Saturday – watch below.The singer, who has just finished her UK/EU tour, popped up at the Californian festival to play an unnanounced opening song for Kevin Abstract that afternoon, to the delight of fans.Ferreira’s cover is a starry, synth-drenched version that is characteristic of her 80s synthpop-inflected instrumentals. Her cover was later revealed to be produced by Quadeca, who joined Abstract later on stage along with Dominic Fike.‘Need You Now’ was originally released in 2009, where it went on to win four Grammys in 2011, including Song of the Year and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.Watch Ferreira’s cover below:NME spoke with Ferreira last year, where she revealed that her highly anticipated second album ‘Masochism’ was nearly done.

Glass Animals are traveling far and wide in 2024.The English indie rockers just announced their ‘Tour Of Earth’ that will send them all over North America and Europe from August through April in support of their forthcoming fourth studio album “I Love You So F—ing Much.”“we can’t wait to play u the new music…i think this album will be exceptionally fun live,” the cheeky group shared on Instagram. Early on in the multinational run, the “Heat Wave” band is slated to swing into New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Aug.

Blink-182, Tyler, The Creator, Hozier, SZA, The Killers and more have been announced as headliners for this year’s Lollapalooza.Other acts set to headline this year’s edition of the annual Chicago Music Fest include Future x Metro Boomin, Stray Kids, Melanie Martinez, and Skrillex. Lollapalooza will be returning to its home of Grant Park from August 1 through 4.The likes of NME Cover alumnus Been Stellar, Geese, and The Last Dinner Party are also set to perform alongside Deftones, Tate McRae, Laufey (performing with the Chicago Philharmonic), Conan Grey, Reneé Rapp, Faye Webster, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, Jungle, Two Door Cinema Club, Killer Mike, Vince Staples, Four Tet, Kevin Abstract, Ethel Cain, Chappell Roan, Teeze Touchdown, Kenny Beats, The Japanese House, Romy, Flo, Cults, Slow Pulp, Militarie Gun, Fleshwater, Wisp, and more.A festival pass pre-sale will be available for those who sign up for a pre-sale passcode via the Lollapalooza official website.

The Killers, Post Malone, and SZA have been announced as headliners for this year’s edition of the Governors Ball festival – check out the full line-up below.The annual festival, which takes place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York will run from June 7-9 this year.Post Malone is set to headline on Friday, June 7 with acts such as FLO, Blondshell, Rauw Alejandro, Dominic Fike, Labrinth, Ryan Beatty, Mimi Webb, Arcy Drive and more also scheduled to perform.Saturday, June 8 will see The Killers headline with acts such as 21 Savage, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sabrina Carpenter, D4vd, Sexyy Red and more set to perform.Closing out the festival on Sunday, June 9 will be SZA with Reneé Rapp, Don Toliver, Kevin Abstract, Chappell Roan, Stephen Sanchez, Beach Fossils, Geese and more on the bill. Check out the full line-up and day breakdown below.Fans can sign up now for the SMS presale which will commence on Thursday, January 18 from 11am until 1pm ET.

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Kevin Abstract has shared the final single from his upcoming album, a song called ‘Madonna’.The wistful track sees Abstract reminiscing about an unrequited lover: “Ex’s and oh’s like she’s playin’ Playstation/ Blue bubble green, and she left the conversation/ Love comes and goes, she hits the road/ Fuckin’ somebody else in the gas station.”It’s the latest song in a string of tracks he has released in the run-up to his new album ‘Blanket‘, which is due out this Friday (November 3). The Brockhampton member first previewed the album at various shows in LA and New York, where he revealed some rumoured song titles.

Kevin Abstract has shared another new single – you can listen to ‘Running Out’ below.The song is the latest preview of the former Brockhampton member’s fourth solo album ‘Blanket’, which is due for release next Friday (November 3) via Video Store and RCA (pre-order/pre-save here).Abstract’s latest offering sees the artist go in an alternative rock direction, with the upbeat track containing crisp drums, a fuzzy bass-synth line and guitar.“I had a lot of reservations/ Saw God in my creations/ I ain’t recognise my graduation/ I’m gettin’ up and I’m runnin’ up/And I’m gettin’ up and I’m runnin’ out,” he sings in the first verse.Its chorus goes: “I go, I won’t take no time for no one/ Let go, this version of me/ This version of me-eh.” Tune in here:‘Running Out’ follows on from the previous single ‘What Should I Do?’ and the ‘Blanket’ title track.In a previous statement, Abstract explained of his upcoming album: “I wanted to make, like, a Sunny Day Real Estate, Nirvana, Modest Mouse type of record. But I wanted it to hit like a rap album.”‘Blanket’ serves as the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Arizona Baby’.

Kevin Abstract has announced his fourth solo album ‘Blanket’ – check out a preview of the song ‘Gum’ below.The former Brockhampton member returned last week with the upcoming record’s title track, which marked his first single in four years. It came after Abstract showcased his new rock-orientated sound at a comeback show in LA.Following up on 2019’s ‘Arizona Baby’, the rapper/singer-songwriter is due to release ‘Blanket’ on Friday, November 3 via Video Store and RCA.

Kevin Abstract has dropped his new rock-inspired track ‘Blanket’ along with a dystopian music video.The song is his first solo single since his 2019 album ‘Arizona Baby’ and sees the Texan do a complete 180 away from the rap music he is known for. On Wednesday (October 4), the 27-year-old dropped the music video for the sinister track, which Abstract co-directed with Cole Bat.The video follows Abstract, his imaginary friends (who are furry human-size characters) and a creepy-looking doll they all treat like a baby.

Kevin Abstract played his first solo show in six years this week, where he performed only new, unreleased songs with a rock-orientated sound. Check out the fan-shot footage below.The former Brockhampton member took to the stage at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday night (September 27) to deliver a special 10-track gig.Abstract, who hadn’t played a full solo gig since 2017, was joined on stage by a full band as he ran through a set of guitar-heavy new tracks.

Pulse Music Group has signed punk band Turnstile to a worldwide publishing deal via a creative joint venture with Rick Rubin’s American Songs. The agreement covers Turnstile’s entire song catalog, including their 2021 record “Glow On,” which boasts Grammy-nominated singles “Blackout” and “Holiday.” “We have been waiting a very long time for the next great rock band to emerge and feel very fortunate that we will get to work with Brendan and the band,” commented Scott Cutler, co-CEO of Pulse Music Group. “Welcoming Turnstile to our Pulse Music Group roster is a great example of what we set out to do creatively when we formed our joint venture with Rick Rubin. We’re proud to welcome Turnstile to our roster and to partner with American Songs to publish culturally impactful talent.”

Sam Smith – “Him”Smith avoided using specific pronouns on their debut album In The Lonely Hour, which may have helped tunes like “Stay With Me” become as massive as they did. The Grammy winner changed course on their sophomore set The Thrill Of It All, especially on the tune “Him.”The poignant ballad recounts the story of a young man revealing his love for another man to his father as he comes out of the closet.

Brockhampton leader Kevin Abstract has reassured the group’s followers that a new album is indeed on the way, and will be released before the end of 2022.As confirmed earlier this year, the group’s seventh album will be their final outing. They revealed back in January that 2022 would be their last year active as a group, with farewell shows being held at this year’s Coachella. It was there that Brockhampton announced their last album, following the news up shortly thereafter with a teaser trailer.June saw the group drop a cover of Kool & The Gang‘s ‘Hollywood Swinging’ (released as part of the soundtrack for Minions: The Rise Of Gru), as well as a new solo single from rapper Merlyn Wood, however since its announcement in April, news on their final album has been slim.Breaking his long-held silence, Abstract wrote in a Tweet yesterday (October 2): “BROCKHAMPTON ALBUM BEFORE YEAR IS OVER FUCK I AM EXCITED THANK U FOR BEING PATIENT.”He went on to reveal that the album would be titled ‘No Cap’, and shared what he claimed to be its cover art (the latter earning some criticism from fans).

Easy Life have announced that their album release date has been delayed by months. The band shared a post on Instagram today (July 21) explaining the pushed-back release date to fans.The Leicester band had previously said that their upcoming second album ‘Maybe In Another Life’, would be due out next month.“The look on your face when our album moves back” they shared in the post.

Easy Life have shared a new single called ‘OTT’ featuring New Zealand singer BENEE – watch its official video below.The track is the latest preview of the Leicester band’s upcoming second album ‘Maybe In Another Life’, which is due out next month.Of the new song, frontman Murray Matravers said: “Like most things easy life,” comments Murray, “there is still that element of optimism: that perhaps with enough care and attention, something can be done. BENEE crushed it – her voice is like water and she’s a real queen of melody.”BENEE added: “so stoked to have worked with the easy life boys on this, such a wicked bunch of humanssss!!! Hope u guys love the song, its all summery and I’m a sucker for melancholic lyrics sooooo!”Watch ‘OTT’ below.Last month, the band shared a new collaboration, ‘Dear Miss Holloway’, featuring former Brockhampton member Kevin Abstract.Discussing their collaboration with Abstract and him joining them on stage at Glastonbury 2022, Matravers said: “He’s just a very inspiring dude; I was lucky enough to meet him when we were last in LA.“We thought it would be amazing to bring him out, so we flew him in and bless him, he forgot every single word.

Glastonbury, Easy Life have talked about their experience of stepping up to play the Pyramid Stage, and of working with Kevin Abstract.Immediately after their set, singer Murray Matravers, drummer Ollie Cassidy and guitarist Lewis Berry told NME that they had been feeling quite nervous, and that the adrenaline was still flowing.“This is probably the worst time to speak to us, because I genuinely think we’re all still speechless,” Berry laughed. “For the first time ever, we’re all just like, aaay!”Taking to the Pyramid at 2.30pm, 2022 marked the Leicester group’s second appearance at Glastonbury, and a significant step up from their 2019 headline slot on the BBC Introducing Stage.

Brockhampton’s Merlyn Wood has shared a new track and video for ‘Green Light’. Watch the music video below.The song is part of the four singles and four videos Wood plans to drop in the coming weeks.

Merlyn Wood has shared a new track titled “GREEN LIGHT,” produced by CONNIE and arriving alongside a music video courtesy of Miggy. It’s the Houston-via-Ghana rapper’s first single since his larger-than-life “boy band” BROCKHAMPTON announced their breakup in January.

Easy Life have shared a new collaboration, ‘Dear Miss Holloway’ featuring Kevin Abstract, alongside details of their next album.The band teased their latest single last week with a brief video clip that sees the band and Abstract depicted in plasticine form.The video is set to come out at a later date but the band today (May 25) shared ‘Dear Miss Holloway’, which will feature on their new LP ‘Maybe In Another Life’. You can listen to it below.It follows their recent single ‘Beeswax’, which was released last month.Frontman Murray Matravers said the track was “the cornerstone of the second Easy Life album.

Easy Life have shared a teaser of a new collaboration with Kevin Abstract, ‘Dear Miss Holloway’ – check it out below.The indie five-piece released their debut album ‘Life’s A Beach’ in May last year, and last month they shared new track ‘Beeswax’.Yesterday (May 19), Easy Life took to Twitter to tease that they “got a new recruit”, and now they’ve shared a 12-second clip of their new track ‘Dear Miss Holloway’ featuring Kevin Abstract, which will be released on May 25.The teaser comes alongside a brief video clip that sees the band and Abstract depicted in plasticine form. You can check it out below.DEAR MISS HOLLOWAY FT.

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Kae Tempest has released a new track today (March 30) featuring Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten – listen to ‘I Saw Light’ below.The track is the final song to be released ahead of the arrival of Tempest’s upcoming new album, ‘The Line Is A Curve’, on April 8.‘The Line Is A Curve’ includes numerous guest spots from the likes of Kevin Abstract, Lianne La Havas, ássia and Confucius MC. Tempest also teams up with longtime collaborator Dan Carey, who takes on production duties once again.You can listen to the new track here:Speaking to NME recently, Tempest said of the album: “I feel like I learned what this album was about as I started to make it. For me, the album is about increasing resilience and raising your threshold for tolerance and acceptance.

Brockhampton’s Merlyn Wood has shared his new solo single ‘S.Y.K.’.The track, which you can listen to below, features LA rapper CONNIE and comes following the release of his band’s sixth LP ‘Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine’ earlier this year.“I don’t got no friends, just the benefits/ When you make it to the top, it’s by amenities/ Man these rappers always trying to be too friendly/ Only friend that I need Mr.

Brockhampton’s Kevin Abstract has revealed that the group’s final album has been delayed.In a post on Twitter, the musician said the album would not appear now until 2022.He wrote: “Our next and final album as Brockhampton has been pushed back and will not be released until next year.”A separate post by the group’s creative director and group member Henock ‘HK’ Sileshi appeared to suggest that the album had been delayed as a result of the group seeking new members.He tweeted: “Pushing the album

Kevin Abstract has shared the music video for his new Ryan Beatty-featuring single ‘Sierra Nights’.The pair, who have collaborated before, both feature in the road trip-themed video for the Brockhampton bandmember’s second solo track of 2021.Though unconfirmed at this stage, ‘Sierra Nights’ is expected to appear on Abstract’s touted third solo effort, which is expected to release sometime this year.In Abstract’s self-directed clip for ‘Sierra Nights’ he and Beatty are seen driving along the

BROCKHAMPTON bandleader Kevin Abstract has returned with “SIERRA NIGHTS”, his second solo release of the year and the follow-up to this year’s $NOT and slowthai collab “SLUGGER”.

Brockhampton leader Kevin Abstract has called out for new producers to help out on what will be the band’s final album.It comes after Abstract confirmed that a new album from the LA collective will be out “before the end of the year”, following the release of their sixth LP ‘Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine’ in April.“Trying something different,” Abstract wrote on Twitter on Sunday (August 8).