Last week a new compilation benefit album was released, titled HELP (2), to raise funds
for WAR CHILD UK, a long-term operational organisation that shapes systems that protect and support the well-being of children affected by conflict.
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Wet Leg‘s song on the LP.
A previously unreleased track.
Plot: Birmingham, 1940. Amidst the chaos of World War II, Tommy Shelby is driven back from a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet. With the future of the family and the country at stake, Tommy must face his own demons, and choose whether to confront his legacy, or burn it to the ground.
The movie’s soundtrack is composed by Antony Genn and Martin Slattery. Fontaines D.C. frontman GRIAN CHATTEN was invited for two constributions,
including a cover of Massive Attack‘s 1998 top-ranking track ANGEL.
Tom Meighan – Utrecht, The Netherlands, 2015 – Photo by Turn Up The Volume
British seasoned rockers KASABIAN – one of the best bands of the past 25 years in my book – have 9 albums on their résumé, with 2024’s LP Happenings as the newest one.
It was also the 2nd one without Tom Meighan, the original, charismatic frontman who
got fired in 2020 following personal problems.
But for this adrelanine shot we go back to 2012 with Tom Meighan in the middle at T In The Park Festival in Scotland in 2010, performing their live classic L.S.F.
But the wait is over. Full-length #11 is in the bag. A project performed entirely in Spanish that aims to highlight their Latin roots and reconnect directly with their cultural heritage. Tracklist & release date TBA.
The first single is called WACHA TRUCHA, and features renowned Mexican rapper Aléman. The song’s central message is to remain vigilant, understand what is happening, and stay united.
B-Real (singer): “Wacha Trucha is more than a song — it’s a statement. It’s a reminder that our culture isn’t a trend – it’s a legacy, a community, and a future. We’re living through a powerful moment for Latin rap on a global scale, and we wanted to contribute something that reflects history, resilience, and evolution. This Spanish-language album represents a homecoming and a direct connection to our culture and our people.”
I guess MAGA Americans will moan once again about Americans singing in Spanish.
You know what to do, right? Vete a la mierda, and make way for el grupo de rap Cypress Hill.
Here are 5 things you should know about the
all-female-fury band, named THE DARTS.
1. They’re based in Seattle, Washington, and are fronted by the ever-charismatic
singer-songwriter Nicole Laurenne, also operating solo as crooning diva Black
Viiolet
3. With the new record included, bat in chief Laurenne has now written/released
6 longplayers in 10 years with her women-in-black turbo, with looong tours in
between (catch them live if you have the opportunity. They’re red-hot on stage,
as I experienced multiple times, so far). A Laurenne day lasts for 48 hours and
she has thrilling music running through her veins 24/7. There you go.
4. It’s the perfect soundtrack for ebullient parties at your local graveyard. It’s an eery garage pop/rock record for your favorite nightmares, stuffed mostly with high-tempered, catchy tunes motorized by freakish guitars, bass/drum frenzy, glowing organ heat, and Laurenne‘s tempting, and arousing vocals.
5. With Halloween Love Songs,The Darts have turned Halloween into a daily
in your-masked-face event. From now on, all you need is All Hallows’ Eve love.
Get together in the midnight hours, celebrate our spine-chilling life, admire each
others psycho outfits, send the war-greedy Bogeymen (you know who they are) to
hell, be a sweet creep, trick and treat everybody with spooky jokes, and never ever
forget to go out-of-your-mind, all you manic motherrockers out there, with the help
of these 13 new smashing Darts pumpkins.
Former punk rebels THE CLASH (1976–1986) scored their only
number one hit in the UK today 35 years ago, on 9 March 1991,
with the Mick Jones-written gem SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO.
The single was first released in May 1982.
It peaked at #17 in Great Britain.
When re-released in February 1991, for a Levi’s jeans
commercial it went on to become their one and only
#1 UK topper.