David Gilmour announces extra shows in LA and New York for 2024 - Music news - NewsLocker (2024)

David Gilmour has announced additional shows in Los Angeles and New York for his ‘Luck And Strange‘ shows.
The soloist and former Pink Floyd guitarist took to his official social media accounts to announce a third show at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl on October 31, and a fourth show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on November 9.
The new dates follow the previously announced dates in Los Angeles on October 29 and 30 and in New York on November 4, 5, and 6. Gilmour&

Billie Eilish’s new album was almost named after a legendary quote from ‘The Office’

Billie Eilish has revealed that her new album was almost named after a legendary quote from The Office.READ MORE:Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighterThe singer released her third studio album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft‘ today (May 17). In an interview with Rolling Stone, Eilish revealed that before landing on the official title of the album – which was taken from what she misheard as the name of a Logic Pro synt

Wallows Are Working Late Because They’re Singers Covering Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’

The band stopped by SiriusXM's Alt Nation to perform an acoustic rendition of the pop single and selections from their upcoming album Model, out May 24

Dua Lipa Says Dueting With Chris Stapleton at the ACM Awards Was a ‘Big Dream of Mine’

"We really only kind of put together what we did like two days ago," said Stapleton of their "Think I'm in Love With You" duet

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Newly published surveillance footage reveals Diddy attacking Cassie

Hotel surveillance footage of Diddy attacking his former partner Cassie in 2016 has surfaced following his ongoing sexual assault allegations.
Diddy – real name Sean Combs – is currently facing a series of ongoing investigations regarding alleged sex trafficking, sexual assault and harassment. The rapper’shomes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided in March, seemingly in connection with the accusations.
Back in November, the rap mogul’s ex-girlfriend Cassie – r

Dead & Company opened their residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere last night with an epic visual feast that drew on 60 years of history.READ MORE:U2 live in Las Vegas: a dazzling opening night at the $2 billion SphereThe band –who are made up of Grateful Dead‘s Bob Weir and Mickey Hart alongsideJohn Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti and Jay Lane –announced the run of shows at the venue in February, teasing it with a video of Grateful Dead’s

Ghostface Killah Aimed to ‘Set the Tone’ for ‘Supreme Clientele II’ With His New Album

We talked to the rap icon about his new album, memoir, and his thoughts on the art of storytelling in rap

Les Savy Fav’s Tim Harrington on being bipolar: “This thing you love can also be the thing that makes you miserable”

Les Savy Fav frontman Tim Harrington has spoken to NME about the band’s return to recording with their new album ‘OUI LSF’, their first in 14 years – and how it was shaped by his bipolar diagnosis.
The New York veterans’ sixth LP comes following an extended hiatus, that saw Harrington turn his hand to writing children’s books and getting a “jobby” job as a creative director, while bassist Syd Butler and guitarist Seth Jabour joined the 8G Band (hou

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John Oates on Daryl Hall Legal Fight: ‘Brothers Have Disagreements, Families Grow Apart’

Oates defended his effort to sell his half of Whole Oates Enterprises, which Hall has tried to stop in court

Australian Music Library Startup Melodie Raises $660,000 In Bridge Funding

Australian music licensing startup Melodie has raised $1 million AUS ($660K USD) in funding ahead of a strategic capital raise planned for 2025. The company’s total funding sits at just under $3 million AUS ($2M USD) from investors including early Atlassian employee and Code Barrel founder Nick Menere. Peter Strain, co-owner of The Drop Festival […]

Charli XCX admits she was 'jealous' of Lorde's Royals success

Charli XCX has opened up about feeling jealous of other arists.

Breaking: Sony Music Publishing ‘Considering All Options’ Against Spotify Following MLC Litigation, NMPA Warnings

Music publishing heavyweight Sony Music Publishing is now threatening action against Spotify over its less-than-welcomed royalty reductions. Spotify has just poked another giant bear following its transition to bundled subscription packages — and the conveniently lower publishing royalty payouts that come with it. According to internal communications leaked to Digital Music News early Friday (May […]

Mystery Jets’ Blaine Harrison has “huge respect” for artists in Great Escape boycott but “no shade on those that haven’t” as he shares advice

Mystery Jets’ Blaine Harrison has said he has “huge respect” for those boycotting The Great Escape, but insists there is “no shade on those who haven’t”.READ MORE:Bands on The Great Escape boycott: “Artists are realising they’re the ones with the power”The 2024 edition of the event – which showcases new and rising artists – is currently taking place across various music venues in Brighton until Saturday (May 18).
The Great E

Watch Billie Eilish’s feel-good video for ‘LUNCH’

Billie Eilish has shared a brand new feel-good video for her song ‘LUNCH’. Check it out below.READ MORE: Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighterThe ‘Bad Guy’ singer previously previewed the track at Coachella during a secret DJ set at the festival. Today (May 17), Eilish released the video for ‘LUNCH’ following the release of her third album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft‘.
‘LUNCH’ f

Kathleen Hanna on her new memoir: “I came out the other side feeling like I can move on”

Kathleen Hanna has spoken to NME about her brand new memoir Rebel Girl: My Life As A Feminist Punk – tackling her life and experiences with the riot grrrl movement, Fugazi and Courtney Love.Having risen to fame fronting the legendary punk band Bikini Kill – who pioneered the riot grrrl movement with their fiery lyrics and electrifying live performances – Hanna worked to make the punk scene a safe and inclusive space for women. Upon the band’s breakup, Hanna went on to fro

The Mk.gee Live Experience Is Nothing Short of Magic

The enigmatic musician seemed to effortlessly translate the hypnotic appeal of his debut studio album, Two Star & the Dream Police

Baby Reindeer’s ‘Martha’ claims Coventry nightclub “tried to exploit me”

The real-life ‘Martha’ from Netflix hitBaby Reindeer has claimed a nightclub promising a meet-and-greet with her “tried to exploit me”.
Fiona Harvey, who claims to be the inspiration for ‘Martha’, was apparently booked for a gig at a nightclub earlier this week. The Kasbah, the Coventry nightclub hosting the event, claimed Harvey “will be signing autographs, taking selfies and she may also take a lucky reindeer home to hang her curtains!”
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Arctic Monkeys’ Matt Helders looks back on ‘AM’, says he has a “weird” rock version of ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’

Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders has revealed that he has a “weird” version of ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’ that has never been released.READ MORE: ‘AM’, five years on – how Arctic Monkeys’ fifth album made them immortalIn a new interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, the musician was reflecting on the band’s 2013 album AM, as part of the channel’s series 100 Best Albums.
“There is a weird version th

Sean Combs Seen Kicking and Dragging Cassie on Surveillance Video

2016 incident seems to correspond to an alleged physical attack described by Cassie in her November lawsuit against the hip-hop mogul

BTS’ RM Unveils ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’ Track List Featuring Little Simz

Album will also include the single "Come Back to Me" and a track with Moses Sumney

Brian Eno on The Great Escape boycott: “I want to salute the courageous artists who passed up a chance to play in support of the people of Gaza”

Brian Eno has shared a statement in response to those who have been boycotting this year’s edition of The Great Escape.READ MORE: Bands on The Great Escape boycott: “Artists are realising they’re the ones with the power”The 2024 edition of the event – which showcases new and rising artists – is currently taking place across various music venues in Brighton until Saturday (May 18).
The Great Escape is sponsored by Barclays, which has been a source of controvers

Billie Eilish, Saweetie, Omar Apollo, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

Looking for the week's best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist

What Potential Ban? As It Continues Spilling Out Viral Artist Successes, TikTok Is Testing 60-Minute Videos

What U.S. ban? Having gradually embraced lengthier content amid intensifying competition in the short-form arena, TikTok is now testing 60-minute video uploads. Self-described social media consultant Matt Navarra spotted the corresponding TikTok notice and posted a screenshot to different social platforms. The ByteDance-owned service has for some time been pivoting to long-form media, as short-form […]

Billie Eilish Has a Cravings-Induced Crush in ‘Lunch’ Video

The song appears on the singer's third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, out today

Sabrina Carpenter fends off some tough competition to secure a third week at Number 1 in the UK with Espresso.

Kings Of Leon claim highest new entry with 'Can We Please Have Fun' as Taylor Swift returns to N1

Kings Of Leon claim this week’s highest new entry on the Official Albums Chart, as Taylor Swift returns to the top.

Lupe Fiasco Announces Ninth Album ‘Samurai,’ His ‘Most Personal Album to Date’

Fiasco also released the LP's first single and title track: “The word ‘samurai’ means to serve,” he said

Kerry King’s ‘From Hell I Rise’: Meet the New Slayer, Same as the Old Slayer

On his first solo album, the thrash-metal firebrand proves that even without his previous band, he can reign in hell

2024 ACM Awards: Go into the Photo Booth With Winners and Presenters

The 2024 ACM Awards crowned Lainey Wilson its Entertainer of the Year, welcomed surprise guests like Dua Lipa, and recognized winners new (Nate Smith, Jessie Jo Dillon) and perennial (Old Dominion, again!). Go backstage in this exclusive photo gallery of winners and presenters.

Billie Eilish addresses body shamers on new track Skinny

Billie Eilish also references a breakup in the album's opening song.