Remember what day it is. Ever wondered what your face would look like on the top of a Big Mac? Yeah, us too. McDonald’s today have launched ‘My Big Mac’ – or so they say. It’s April Fool’s today so surely this is the fast food chain’s idea of a joke. According to a video […]

8 years ago

There’s rich and then there’s Ed Sheeran rich. Did you know it would take just one day for Beyoncé to earn enough money to buy the average UK home? Not only that, Ed Sheeran earns the UK’s average salary in just eight hours. Thanks to a new interactive tool from Solution Loans people are able to […]

8 years ago

We all need rescuing sometimes, right? Even behemoth rock group 30 Seconds To Mars need rescuing sometimes, or so their new single would lead us to believe. Titled “Rescue Me”, the song sounds like old 30 Seconds To Mars mixed with new 30 Seconds To Mars. Experimenting with electronic drum patterns and pairing them with […]

8 years ago

This Stay Home saga is beginning to feel a lot like Lost. You remember how pretty much each episode of Lost would give you an answer but then also leave you with more questions? That’s precisely what this new Stay Home Tapes saga by Snakehips is doing. The production duo known for hits with Anderson […]

8 years ago

Excellent! According to a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bill & Ted co-writer and co-creator Ed Solomon, his creative partner Chris Matheson, and stars of the franchise Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter have revealed that the next instalment in the series is closer to happening than you think. After several false starts, mostly at the hands of production […]

8 years ago

We all stumble but the key is getting back up. And that’s precisely what Louis Berry is trying to convey with his latest single, “Stumbling”. One of JOE’s 2018 Ones To Watch, Berry continues to deliver quality song after quality song and quality video after quality video. His latest offering is a powerful video to […]

8 years ago

It was an eventful first 48 hours for Aylesbury’s newest resident. Sunday saw the unveiling of the world’s first ever David Bowie statue in the market town of Aylesbury. Titled the Earthly Messenger, Marillion’s Steve Hogarth and Howard Jones unveiled the statue to fans and media from all over the world. A stunning piece of art designed and sculpted […]

8 years ago

Too good to be true? It’s highly likely that this is all a farce, an early April fools joke perhaps, but the fact T-Pain has tweeted that he’s founded a new university with a class called ‘Accounting For Strippers’ is too good not to report on it. Tweeting earlier today that he’s started a school […]

8 years ago

Things are about to get bloody. Steve Aoki today continues his 5OKI campaign, where he will release five singles in five weeks, by dropping off new track “Pika Pika” with Dutch electro house producer LOOPERS. Marking the first studio collaboration between Steve Aoki and LOOPERS, “Pika Pika” hears the duo fuse electro and bass house sounds […]

8 years ago

Record That Changed My Life In the fourth episode of JOE’s Record That Changed My Life series, rapper Lecrae delves deep into the ocean that is Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and tells us what makes it so special. Released in 1998, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the former Fugees singer/rapper’s only solo studio […]

8 years ago

SURPRISE! This week there were murmurings that a new project from The Weeknd was coming. Then the Toronto singer/songwriter was forced to confirm the rumours when billboards revealing a new EP were accidentally put up too early. Released at midnight last night, The Weeknd has delivered My Dear Melancholy. Made up of six new songs, […]

8 years ago

Start your engines… again. Last summer’s Edgar Wright-directed Baby Driver was heralded a huge success. The blockbuster movie was accompanied by 30 genre-spanning tunes personally chosen by Wright for its soundtrack, Music From The Motion Picture Baby Driver. The soundtrack’s new sequel, Baby Driver Vol.2: The Score For A Score, features even more musical gems from Baby Driver. Highlights include: […]

8 years ago

Going it alone. Immersing himself in art as a way of dealing with his grief since the passing of Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda has today announced Post Traumatic, a solo album that offloads everything that was weighing his soul and spirit down following the death of his Linkin Park bandmate. The multi-talented artist released the Post Traumatic […]

8 years ago

I’ve been saying it for a minute now but Jamie Isaac is next up. There’s something special about him. He’s in that James Blake, Jamie Woon kinda pocket – and that’s some pretty good company to be around – but he’s got a classic feel to his music that those guys don’t have, it’s like […]

8 years ago

Electronic mayhem! Steve Aoki is a busy guy. Always working on something, releasing something, or touring something, the latest is new single “Mayhem” that comes hot on the heels of announcing new campaign 5OKI. 5OKI will consist of five collaborative single releases and accompanying music videos, coming out over five consecutive weeks on Dim Mak. Each single […]

8 years ago

Words are weapons. Royce Da 5’9″ has only just released his collaborative album PRhyme 2 with DJ Premier and already he’s on to the next. Announcing his seventh solo album, Book of Ryan will arrive May 4th 2018 and everyone should be excited at what’s about to happen. Anyone that knows Royce knows he’s one of […]

8 years ago

Pretty Flacko joins Jared Leto and the gang on their latest offering. Titled “One Track Mind”,  the new single by 30 Seconds To Mars has arrived and it’s beautiful. It’s been a while since we last heard from Jared Leto, Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević – five years to be precise – and they’ve returned with […]

8 years ago

Talk about a monumental moment in music. The countdown to the one of the UK’s biggest celebrations in pop music has begun, the release of NOW 100 is just four months away! Following this week’s release of NOW 99, this summer will see the arrival of the monumental NOW 100. Undoubtedly the biggest music brand in […]

8 years ago

Comparisons don’t always have to be bad, you know? I’ve spoken to a lot of artists over the years and I’ve come to realise that some like comparisons, some don’t. As a journalist we’re always trying to find a new way to describe something or someone after we’ve written about it time and time again. […]

8 years ago

Snow Patrol are back with their first record in seven years. Releasing the lead single from their recently announced new album Wilderness, “Don’t Give In” is all about overcoming personal struggles. For the band’s lead singer/songwriter, Gary Lightbody, it was about the struggle of making the new album: “‘Don’t Give In’ was originally about a […]

8 years ago

Panic! At The Disco are readying the release of their sixth studio album. After a week of dropping cryptic clues to their fans, Panic! At The Disco have announced that their sixth studio album, Pray For The Wicked, is on the way. Produced by Jake Sinclair, the album will be released June 22nd via Fueled By Ramen/DCD2 […]

8 years ago

Life hasn’t always been easy for G-Eazy. The latest YouTube Artist Spotlight Story takes a look at the life and times of rap sensation G-Eazy. With 4.8 million subscribers and having amassed over 3.1 billion views across YouTube, with daily views reaching as high as 11.4 million, it only made sense that the video streaming […]

8 years ago

So Stormzy’s apparently got Lionel Richie dancing on the ceiling. The “Easy” hitmaker has created a Spotify playlist to celebrate some of his favourite British music and Stormzy made the cut. Putting the playlist together ahead of his return to the UK for his long-awaited summer tour, it’s not just Stromzy that got props from […]

8 years ago

It must be the dawn of epic mini movie music videos. That was quite a mouthful, right? Epic. Mini. Movie. Music. Videos. After recently pointing out to some friends of mine that they really don’t make music videos like they used to – think 30 Seconds To Mars’ “Hurricane”, Puff Daddy’s “Victory”, Busta Rhymes & […]

8 years ago

Talk about a bizarre ride. Snakehips have announced that their new Stay Home Tapes EP will arrive April 6th and fans of their more old school sounding Hip Hop offerings will be deeply satisfied, according to the duo themselves. Kicking off the promotion for the EP, the pair offload new single “Cruzin’”. Laced with nostalgic […]

8 years ago

Wait a minute! Doing what Drake does best, he’s flipped yet another banger and made it his own. Looking to stunt on his haters, Drizzy remixes N.E.R.D.’s “Lemon”. Keeping Rihanna on the track, it bangs as hard as the original. Regardless of whether or not you’re feeling Drake’s verse, the neck-snapping backdrop should be enough […]

8 years ago

Don’t go messing with Elton John songs? The first track to be taken from the upcoming Elton John project, Revamp, Demi Lovato and Q-Tip flip the icon’s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, which, featuring Kiki Dee, topped the UK Singles Chart in 1976 for six weeks. Now, I’m not entirely sure how I feel about […]

8 years ago

It wasn’t me! The more I think about it the more I realise that Shaggy’s 2000 hit is the perfect song to soundtrack Donald Trump’s controversial presidency. Hit with all kinds of accusations since being inaugurated in January 2107, accusations he either claims are “fake news” or blames everyone else for, instead of using “no […]

8 years ago

This is one way of going about paying tribute to a fallen icon. Building on the legacy of David Bowie’s strong connection with the market town of Aylesbury, music club Friars Aylesbury is launching a petition to change the name of Aylesbury to Aylesbowie. The news comes weeks after announcing that the world’s first David Bowie statue will […]

8 years ago

Louis Berry is one of the UK’s most exciting new artists that you should be paying attention to. We told you this when we listed him on our 2018 Ones To Watch list and we’re telling you again now. This week announcing a 10 date European tour, including two intimate album launch shows at Sebright Arms and in his hometown […]

8 years ago

Have you ever been so drunk that the next morning you woke up in a dump? G-Eazy has, or at least in his new music video he does. Featuring Charlie Puth, “Sober” examines the different symptoms we go through once alcohol is thrown into the mix on a night out. While there are ups there […]

8 years ago

E has a “Premonition” on the EELS’ latest release. It’s not long now until the EELs release their 14th studio album, The Deconstruction. Gifting fans with yet another taster ahead of its release in the form of “Premonition”, it’s a stripped back and reflective moment that will pluck at the heartstrings if you let it. […]

8 years ago

Imagine Dragons have delivered something truly epic with their latest music video. Gone have the days of music video shoots with multi-million pound budgets. Music videos have become an afterthought. So with that said, it’s rare to find a music video that looks more like a mini movie than a promotional visual to help your single […]

8 years ago

Pearl Jam are back so all is well with the world once again. Releasing their first new track in five years, Pearl Jam share “Can’t Deny Me”, a short but sweet track taken from their forthcoming yet-to-be-titled new album. Co-produced by the band and Brendan O’Brien, “Can’t Deny Me” marks Pearl Jam’s first new music […]

8 years ago

Catherine McGrath is one of the UK’s brightest new young stars. Tipped as one of our 2018 Ones To Watch, it’s not just us that’s been impressed with Catherine McGrath. Elton John has already expressed his love for the country singer/songwriter and her music by stating: “I think this girl is going to be huge.” […]

8 years ago

Record That Changed My Life In the third episode of JOE’s Record That Changed My Life series, former chief songwriter and drummer for the Kaiser Chiefs Nick J.D. Hodgson delves deep into the White Album by The Beatles and what makes it so special. Released in 1968, the self-titled album by The Beatles (famously known as […]

8 years ago

“Let me buy you a drink.” In a UK festival exclusive, rapper/singer/producer (and whatever else he does, because he does a lot) T-Pain has announced that he will be visiting our shores with a headline performance at this year’s Strawberries & Creem festival. Taking place Saturday June 16th, the festival returns to the majestic setting of Cambridge. Continuing […]

8 years ago

It’s time to get sham-rocked! St. Patrick’s Day is just a few days away and Hard Rock Cafe London are celebrating it with a new addition to the menu… and it’s a delicious one! Bursting with Irish-inspired flavours, the St. Paddy’s Day Burger is a mouth-watering Guinness Bacon Cheeseburger. Made with a Hard Rock signature […]

8 years ago

The first sculpture of the singer is coming sooner than you think. Celebrating the life and work of one of music’s most successful artists, it has been announced that a statue in honour of David Bowie will be unveiled Sunday March 25th in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Why Aylesbury? The sleepy market town, tucked away in the Chiltern […]

8 years ago

R.I.P. Craig Mack It’s a sad day in the world of Hip Hop as it has been announced that the rapper Craig Mack has passed away at the age of 46. It’s being reported that Mack, who rose to fame after joining Puff Daddy’s Bad Boy Records and then releasing the mega smash “Flava In Ya […]

8 years ago

Beyoncé and JAY-Z are back on the run. Music’s number one couple have today announced that they are heading back out on tour and they’ll be coming to the UK. The sequel to their 2014 ON THE RUN tour, the OTR II stadium tour will kick off June 6th in Cardiff, UK. The international leg […]

8 years ago

Whether it was your generation or not, there’s no denying the impact the sixties had on the world. Growing up as a kid I had absolutely no knowledge whatsoever on what came before me. Whether it was politics, music, fashion, sport, film, or culture in general, I just didn’t have a clue. I was a […]

8 years ago

Strickland Banks is back. He’s back! Three-time Ivor Novello Award-winning Plan B (real name Ben Drew), has today unveiled his new single, “Guess Again”. Set to land on his upcoming fourth studio album, Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose, which is due to arrive May 4th, the song was premiered last night by Annie Mac […]

8 years ago

Record That Changed My Life In the second episode of JOE’s Record That Changed My Life series, singer Calum Scott breaks down what makes Bad by Michael Jackson so special. Michael Jackson’s Bad is a genre-defining album. It’s an album that sparked nine singles (out of 11 songs), five of which hit the number one spot on […]

8 years ago

#RIP Biggie Smalls. Today marks the 21st anniversary since the death of Christopher Wallace, aka the Notorious B.I.G., who many regard the greatest rapper to ever pick up a microphone. “Because the greatest rapper of all-time died on March 9th” – Canibus on “Second Round K.O”. Dying at the ridiculously young age of 24, his […]

8 years ago

This is going to be epic! Anderson .Paak is one of the most exciting artists to emerge in the last few years and he’s just announced he’s doing a free London show on March 13th. Billed as Dr. Dre Presents: Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, it’s not exactly clear on whether or not the […]

8 years ago

Calum Scott is winning right now. His album, Only Human, is due out tomorrow (March 9th) and is currently riding high on the pre-orders chart on both iTunes and Amazon, and he’s also just released a video for “You Are the Reason”, his new duet with Leona Lewis. Produced by Fraser T Smith (Adele, Kano, […]

8 years ago

Who run the world? Girls! Jam-packed with inspiring women from all walks of life – among them musicians, comedians, artists, writers, activists and performers – Latitude Festival is all about celebrating International Women’s Day today. To coincide with the international celebration, the Suffolk-based festival has pulled together some quotes regarding the celebration of inspirational women from […]

8 years ago

Start your engines! The first of its kind here in the UK, Speedmachine 2018 takes place May 25th – 27th and marks the start of a new movement in automative festivals. With Dizzee Rascal and Lethal Bizzle onboard, as well as the likes of Basement Jaxx and Razorlight, the Sliverstone-hosted festival is built around the […]

8 years ago

Kids nowadays, huh? Last night Waka Flocka Flame banned Lil Xan from Hip Hop for disrespecting one of its most respected voices. In an interview with Revolt TV, the young rapper was asked to rank 2Pac out of 10 and he gave him a two. Giving a reason for his ranking he claims the iconic […]

8 years ago