Coldplay and Beyonce team up on Hymn For the Weekend

Coldplay and Beyoncé have premiered the video fro their collaboration Hymn For The Weekend. Its the second single lifted from Coldplay's recent seventh album A Head Full Of Dreams.

The video was filmed in Mumbai and features a regal looking Beyoncé showcasing a Bollywood look. Meanwhile , Chris Martin and his bandmates take a colourful tour of the city.

The track will be performed for the first time next month when Coldplay headline the SuperBowl Half Time Show , with an appearance from Beyoncé. The mega star memorably headlined the show in 2013.

Coldplay will embark on a stadium tour this summer. Meanwhile , Beyoncé is rumoured to be releasing her sixth album later this year.

Watch the video for Hymn For The Weekend below

Katy B reveals new album details

Katy B has revealed the details of her forthcoming third album Honey. The follow up to 2014's Little Red , sees the UK singer team up with Craig David and Major Lazer amongst others.

The tracklisting for Honey is as follows:

1. 'Honey' ft. KAYTRANADA
2. 'Who Am I' ft. Major Lazer and Craig David
3. 'So Far Away' ft. Stamina MC
4. 'Chase Me' ft. Sasha Keable and JD. Reid
5. 'Lose Your Head' ft. TheHeavyTrackerz, J Hus and D Double E
6. 'I Wanna Be' ft. Chris Lorenzo
7. 'Calm Down' ft. Four Tet and Floating Points
8. 'Heavy' ft. Mr Mitch
9. 'Turn The Music Louder' ft. KDA
10. 'Dark Delirium' ft. Jamie Jones and Kate Simko
11. 'Water Rising' ft. MssingNo and Geeneus
12. 'Dreamers' ft. Hannah Wants
13. 'Honey (Outro)' ft. Novelist and Geeneus

Honey is released April 29th. Listen to Calm Down below

Jess Glynne premieres Aint Got Far To Go video

Jess Glynne has premiered the vibrant new video for latest single Aint Got Far To Go. Its the ninth track lifted overall from platinum selling debut album I Cry When I Laugh. The 26 year old singer , whos up for three BRIT Awards , next month , headed to Cuba to shoot the video.

It brings the curtain down in colourful style on whats been a phenomenally successful debut album campaign.

’Ain’t Got Far To Go’ is a really special song for me. It was a very defining moment in creating the album, it was the song that made everything make sense and I can’t thank Knox Brown enough for that,” Jess shared in a statement.
She added, “Making this video in Cuba was so fitting, the journey the colors the people everything was so perfect. We met some amazing people who were so grateful, charming and hard-working and that’s what this song is about. Once again Declan and Jolene brought the song to life and I think it’s my favourite video so far in so many ways. I hope you enjoy it!”


Watch the video for Aint Got Far To Go below

ANTI climax - Rihanna finally releases new album for free

Rihnnna  has finally released her eight studio album ANTI. After it leaked on her streaming service TIDAL , Rihanna has made the highly awaited album available to download for free on Tidal and Apple Music.

The album is also exclusively available to download through ANTIdiaRY.com. No word yet on when the album will get a physical release. As espected , all of last years singles , including FourFiveSeconds , have been omitted from the final tracklisting.

The album is now trailed by lead single Work which has already topped iTunes charts in 89 countries

The final tracklisting for ANTI is

1. Consideration
2. James Joint
3. Kiss It Better
4. Work
5. Desperado
6. Woo
7. Needed Me
8. Yeah , I Said It
9. Same Old Mistake
10. Never Ending
11. Love On The Brain
12. Higher
13. Close To You

Rihanna begins an extensive world tour on February 24th in San Diego. The tour arrives in Europe in June , where she'll be supported by The Weeknd and Travis $cott

Rihanna unveils new single Work

Rihanna has premiered her brand new single Work. The song was unveiled on her streaming service TIDAL and features long time collaborator , Canadian rap titan Drake. It appears that Work will now actually be the trailer and lead single from long delaued new album ANTI.

If this is the case , that likely discounts 2015 singles FourFiveSeconds , American Oxygen and Bitch Better Have My Money from the album. Given the lukewarm response to those tracks , perhaps its for the best.

However on first listen , Work ,  is far from the big , thumping banger her Navy have been waiting the past 4 years for.
Its a laid back slow burn R&B jam that ironically is far from her best work. Whilst not a total disaster , its hard to justify how eight writers were needed to pen a quite average track.
The song has raced to Number 1 on iTunes charts around the world , demonstrating the huge demand for new material from the Bajan star.

Speculation is now rife that ANTI will finally emerge in the next week. Having heard this and last years new tarcks , I'd approach with caution.
Work may be a red herring and there could be some classics to rival iconic tracks like We Found Love and Umbrella.

The jury would appear to be very much out on Rihanna's new era. Work will be a hit , no doubt. And its a fresh slate to start whats been a stop start campaign with.

We will just have to wait and hear more from ANTI.

The Last Shadow Puppets bring you Everything You've Come To Expect

The Last Shadow Puppets have announced details of forthcoming sophomore album Everything You've Come To Expect.

The album comes eight years after critically lauded debut offering The Age Of The Understatement in 2008.

Now Alex Turner and Miles Kane , have teamed up once more with the new album set for release on April 1st. They've already previewed the new record with latest single Bad Habits. The artwork for the new album is shown below

The tracklisting for Everything You've Come To Expect is as follows:

'Aviation'
'Miracle Aligner'
'Dracula Teeth'
'Everything You’ve Come To Expect'
'The Element Of Surprise'
'Bad Habits'
'Sweet Dreams, TN'
'Used To Be My Girl'
'She Does The Woods'
'Pattern'
'The Dream Synopsis'

The album was recorded at the Shangri La studio in Malibu. Everything You've Come To Expect is released April 1st/

Watch the video for Bad Habits below

AlunaGeorge debut new single

 

AlunaGeorge have premiered their brand new single I'm In Control. Its the duo's first new material since 2013's Body Music.

Ahead if the release of that album , the London duo were heavily tipped by tastemakers and critics alike for huge things. However , apart from guesting on Disclosure's divine White Noise , things slightly fizzled out. They haven't kept quiet though with big collaborations with DJ Snake , Skrillex and Diplo as well as Zhu.

A shame really , as their take on R&B pop was fresh for its time and should have led ot bigger things.

Their second album is die for release later this Spring. Listen to I'm In Control below