Weekly Music News 05.01.25
Updated: 2 days ago
Guitarist Rory Gallagher, regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in British blues, was honored this week with a statue in central Belfast. The bronze statue was created by local artists, inspired by a photograph on the cover of Melody Maker's January 1972 issue. It was unveiled in the presence of the mayor, the guitarist's family and many fans.
They have done it again: Trent Reznor and his collaborator Atticus Ross of "Nine Inch Nails" win the Golden Globe for Best Original Score for "Challengers". The two have a rich history of writing film scores, and this is their third Golden Globe win. Their first was for "The Social Network" in 2010, and their second was for "Soul" in 2020.
A new video from Ninet Tayeb!! The song "Alice" is from Ninet's latest album, "Kamti Lirkod".
Ninet wrote about the video: "In this video, I definitely decided to get up and dance, especially in times like these, on days when getting up and dancing is the last thing you feel like doing. Sometimes all you need to do is simply do it."
This is the first time Ninet's daughter Emilia has appeared in one of her mother's videos.
A new single from "Memphis May Fire", the seventh from its upcoming album "Shapeshifter", due March 28 this year. The song features Christian Lindskog, vocalist of Blindside.
This week, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson revealed in an interview that Rush's 2015 R40 Live farewell tour was very difficult for them and left them deeply disappointed. The two said they pushed their bandmate Neil Peart intensely to add more shows in more places around the world. Despite their persistent efforts, Neil stood firm and refused. They said they felt they were disappointing many fans worldwide and found that very difficult. Considering Neil initially did not want to play even one show, persuading him to agree to 30 was an achievement in itself.
Today brings the sixth solo album from "Tremonti", the Texas shredder!
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It is incredible that someone can still be so musically productive at 84. Ringo Starr releases a new album, "Look Up", this time collaborating with Alison Krauss and other artists. It is Ringo's 21st album and his second country album, a style he has always connected with, unlike his Beatles bandmates. The album was produced and co-written with T Bone Burnett and recorded in Nashville, of course, and Los Angeles.
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A new album from "Franz Ferdinand". "The Human Fear" is the band's sixth album and its first with drummer Audrey Tait, who replaced original drummer Paul Thomson in 2021.
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Three members of "Jane's Addiction" announced on social media this week that they are working on new music without vocalist Perry Farrell. Bassist Eric Avery posted on Instagram that he is recording bass lines over Stephen Perkins's drums and cannot wait to hear what Dave Navarro brings on guitar...
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