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Tyra Banks
King Princess samples Tyra Banks on new track “We Were All Rooting for You, Sis (how dare you)”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
King Princess uploaded new track "We Were All Rooting for You, Sis (how dare you)" to SoundCloud yesterday, and it features clips of Tyra Banks' rant …
Anger
Amyl and The Sniffers unveil ferocious new single “Gacked on Anger”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Aussie punks Amyl and The Sniffers have shared "Gacked on Anger", another vicious taste of their debut record. "Gacked on Anger" is the third offering …
Fashion
recruits Lady Leshurr, Ms Banks, and Lioness for new single “Pretty Little Thing”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
will.i.am has recruited British rappers Lady Leshurr, Ms Banks, and Lioness for his new single "Pretty Little Thing". The new track is also released …
Mac Miller
An unreleased Mac Miller track has surfaced online
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
"Benji The Dog" is the first unreleased Mac Miller track that has surfaced since his death last year. Mac Miller died in September 2018 after an …
Kurt Cobain
Someone paid $75,000 for a cardigan worn by Kurt Cobain
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
An old cardigan worn by Kurt Cobain during his last photoshoot with Nirvana has sold at auction for a staggering $75,000. The cardigan was used by …
São Paulo
São Paulo soul comes alive in South London as Liniker E Os Caramelows close FLAWA
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São Paulo soul outfit Liniker E Os Caramelows - fronted by the magnetic Liniker Barros - play a sold-out date showcasing new record Goela Abaixo to …
Rihanna
Rihanna reveals a couple of details about her next album
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Rihanna has shared a couple of details about her highly-anticipated ninth album. In a new interview with The New York Times, Rihanna answered a few …
Eurovision Song Contest
Hatari could be in trouble after waving Palestinian flags during Eurovision
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Eurovision organisers are talking about Iceland's Hatari - as expected - and the consequences they might face after waving Palestinian flags on …
Brixton
Tyler, The Creator announces two London shows for later this year
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Tyler, The Creator has just announced two London shows for later this year. After the cancellation, fans were speculating that his show had moved to …
Albums
Hayden Thorpe’s Diviner is, quite simply, a work of genius
thelineofbestfit.com - Ross Horton
In 1978, Neil Young began to question his position in a music business he witnessed being destroyed and rebuilt by Devo, The Clash and The Sex …
Jewels
Run The Jewels announce London exhibition with new beer
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Run The Jewels have announced a new art exhibition and beer brand ahead of their All Points East show on 31 May. El-P and Killer Mike's exhibition …
Show
First Aid Kit have cancelled their summer shows due to “unforeseen medical circumstances”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
First Aid Kit have cancelled all their upcoming summer dates for this year due to "unforeseen medical circumstances". The Swedish folk duo uploaded a …
List-Worthy
Tyler, The Creator reveals full list of contributors on IGOR
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Tyler, The Creator has unveiled the full list of contributors for his new album IGOR. Last week, it was revealed that Kanye West, Santigold, and …
Cornwall
Hayden Thorpe unveils new offering “Earthly Needs”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Hayden Thorpe has shared another taste of his debut solo record Diviner with new single "Earthly Needs". Speaking to Best Fit about his Diviner album, …
Charli XCX
Charli XCX has been working with BTS on a new song
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Charli XCX has been working with Korean superstars BTS on a new song. Last week Charli XCX released her first single of the year, "Blame It On Your …
Portugal
Johnn Marr and Samm Henshaw to play NOS Alive 2019
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Portugal's NOS Alive festival has revealed two new additions, Johnny Marr and Samm Henshaw. The two new names are announced after adding MARINA to the …
NIKI drops four-track EP wanna take this downtown?
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Indonesian R&B artist NIKI has unveiled her new four-track EP, wanna take this downtown?. wanna take this downtown? is NIKI's first collection of …
Bon Iver
Runnner’s “Frame” is a perfect balance of stunning and sorrowful
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
LA-based band Runnner find a balance of beauty and melancholia on folk-tinged ballad, "Frame". Opening with tender guitar melodies that ripple …
Broad City
South African rapper Push Push drops playful jam “INB4”
thelineofbestfit.com - Olivia Swash
Push Push (aka Nicci St. Bruce) brings bounce on her new track "INB4", with peppy production from fellow Grind Select signee - the fittingly-titled …
Hayden Thorpe’s solo debut was shaped by emotional goodbyes and solitude
thelineofbestfit.com - Sean Kerwick
“Structure has become chaotic,” Hayden Thorpe offers as he evaluates his re-entry to the working musician’s cycle whilst strolling down Hampstead …
Arlo Day untangles doomed romance in enchanting new cut “This Love”
thelineofbestfit.com - Katy Hills
With intertwining tender melodies, delicate hooks and haunting vocals, South-East London songwriter, guitarist and Domino signee Arlo Day captivates …
Skinny Pelembe’s Dreaming Is Dead Now is a chameleonic thrill
thelineofbestfit.com - Chris Taylor
Doya Beardmore, AKA Skinny Pelembe, is a man of who likes to play themes off one another, holding up a fun house mirror to the expected and …
Tyler, The Creator has announced an event in London this afternoon
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Tyler, The Creator has returned to the UK and announced a surprise event this afternoon. Having dropped his new album IGOR yesterday (17 May), Tyler, …
Adam Lambert
Nine Songs: Adam Lambert
thelineofbestfit.com - Jessica Goodman
The Queen frontman and solo star talks Jess Goodman through the songs that made him. "The connection is kind of obvious! Obviously, I sing for the …
Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson shares new YEBBA collaboration “Don’t Leave Me Lonely”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Mark Ronson has unveiled another taste of his upcoming Late Night Feelings record with YEBBA collaboration "Don't Leave Me Lonely". "Don't Leave Me …
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey drops breezy cover of Sublime’s “Doin’ Time”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Lana Del Rey has covered Sublime's "Doin' Time" track that will feature in an upcoming documentary on the band. "Doin' Time" was originally released …
Radiohead
Radiohead are selling a limited edition t-shirt this weekend
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Radiohead have put a limited edition t-shirt up for sale this weekend with Thom Yorke's writing on the back. The limited edition tops are the first …
Jack White
The Raconteurs drop new single “Help Me Stranger”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
The Raconteurs have shared "Help Me Stranger", the latest single from their first album in 10 years. "Help Me Stranger" lands after earlier singles, …
Albums
David Berman of Silver Jews announces first album in over a decade
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
David Berman, formerly of Silver Jews, has announced his debut album with Purple Mountains, which is his first in 11 years. The album news also …