Wow, has it really been 40 years since “Le Freak” was released? Apparently so. CHIC released the chart-topping smash on September 21st 1978. It sold more than seven million copies on its way to becoming the best-selling 7” single in the history of Atlantic Records and its lasting influence was recognised by the Library of Congress […]

8 years ago

Now it’s time to hear MGK’s side of the story It’s been the biggest trending topic in music for the past couple of weeks and now we’re finally going to hear from Machine Gun Kelly regarding his lyrical back and forth with Eminem. Sure, we’ve heard what he has to say in rhyme form via […]

8 years ago

Bloc Party fans rejoice! A new version of Silent Alarm is on the way The live version of the band’s seminal debut album will be recorded during their forthcoming European tour where, for the first time, they will play it in its entirety from start to finish. Silent Alarm was released in 2005 to widespread […]

8 years ago

Breaking records as well as breaking down MCs Eminem’s recently released diss track “Killshot” – a reply to Machine Gun Kelly’s “Rap Devil” – is now the largest debut of any Hip Hop record in the history of YouTube. The official audio for “Killshot” earned a record 38.1 million views on YouTube in the first […]

8 years ago

Eminem is the ultimate lyrical assassin If you’ve ever been on the end of any of Slim Shady’s scathing diss records then you’ll know he’s not someone to fuck with. But why not? Because either you learned pretty quickly after your first shot at the king that you didn’t want the smoke and so decided to […]

8 years ago

Kanye West is the gift that keeps on giving at the moment After announcing that he’ll be releasing YEEZUS 2 next week, Kanye West has now confirmed that he and Chance The Rapper will be releasing their joint album, Good Ass Job. Over the weekend, Chance teased the title of the album on his Instagram page, leaving fans […]

8 years ago

Kanye West has brought back the MiniDisc, sort of Originally sparking rumours late last night that he might be following up his hit YEEZUS album after taking to his social media accounts to post a cryptic image of a MiniDisc featuring a similar look to the artwork used for his 2013 album, Kanye West has […]

8 years ago

It’s the interview everyone’s been waiting for Eminem is someone that doesn’t really do interviews because he doesn’t have to. He’s in the upper echelon of artists that simply doesn’t need publicity, he’s big enough. When you think of Michael Jackson, Prince, Kanye West, Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Drake, Justin Bieber and Madonna, you think of Eminem, […]

8 years ago

…and so it continues The back and forth between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly that started with a tweet back in 2012 shows no sign in slowing down anytime soon. Machine Gun Kelly follows up his Twitter response to Eminem’s diss track “Killshot” with yet another response but this time via Instagram. Rocking a t-shirt with […]

8 years ago

Eminem’s Kamikaze has been out for two weeks now and it’s still causing one hell of a shit storm in the world of Hip Hop The fourth biggest selling album of 2018, Eminem’s surprise project Kamikaze addresses his critics and takes aim at various artists who over the past few years have felt like they could […]

8 years ago

You know about the Pale Waves, right? So you mean to tell me you didn’t read our Ones To Watch list back in January? Shame on you. Well it’s a good job I managed to catch up with Heather Baron-Gracie, the band’s front woman, backstage at this year’s Standon Calling Festival because now you’ve got […]

8 years ago

David Guetta’s One Love album changed dance music forever Released in 2009, it paired EDM production with Hip Hop/R&B artists – something that hadn’t really been explored on such a large scale until this point. In a matter of months David Guetta went from underground dance DJ to international superstar DJ following the release of […]

8 years ago

Mac Miller was one of the good ones No seriously, I really mean that. I know people always say that when someone passes but in Mac’s case it’s the stone cold truth. This weekend a mother lost a son while the world lost one of its most talented artists. The moment the news broke that […]

8 years ago

It’s official! The beef is over Drake and Meek Mill have finally called a truce on their epic war of words that started back in 2015 when Meek accused Drake of not writing his own verses. Bringing Meek out on stage last night during the Boston leg of his Aubrey and the Three Migos tour, […]

8 years ago

Childish Gambino last night kicked off his “final” tour in his home city of Atlanta Taking place at the Infinite Energy Centre just outside the city limits of Duluth, Georgia, Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover, on the first night of what he called the “final Gambino tour”, debuted a new song, much to the excitement of the […]

8 years ago

The Kamikaze replies continue… This is the one fans have all been waiting for. Joe Budden has finally responded to Eminem’s diss from his most recent album. Last Friday Eminem took aim at Joe Budden on the track “Fall”, spitting: “Somebody tell Budden before I snap, he better fasten it/ Or have his body baggage […]

8 years ago

Eminem is on one right now Aside from the fact that he released surprise album Kamikaze and caused one hell of a stir amongst fellow rappers, he also took aim at critics and fans alike who felt like he wasn’t putting out his best work, specifically referring to his 2017 album Recovery. Keeping things going […]

8 years ago

Shit just got interesting The internet went into melt down on Friday when Eminem unleashed an all-out attack on critics, fake fans and fellow artists alike via the release of his surprise album Kamikaze. Taking aim at the likes of Drake, Lil Yachty, Lil Pump, Lil Xan, Charlamagne Tha God, Migos, Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks, […]

8 years ago

As far as British debut albums go, Friendly Fires was pretty damn special I know it might be hard to fathom right now with the dominance of grime culture and artists such as Stormzy, Skepta, Giggs, Yungen and JME owning the airwaves and taking over every streaming service playlist, but indie used to be Britain’s […]

8 years ago

Don’t you just love festivals? Sure, buying one ticket to see a bunch of huge artists in one place is incredible, even convenient, but that’s not what I’m talking about. What about those lower down on the bill? Those bands you’ve never heard of but stumble upon randomly on your way to grab a beer […]

8 years ago

The Kooks are a bit like Marmite You either love them or you hate them, there’s never an in-between. Whenever I talk to people about them I’m either met with, “What, they’re still making music?” or, “I fucking love those guys!” There aren’t many bands, especially British bands, that divide opinion quite like The Kooks. Why […]

8 years ago

Happy birthday to the King of Pop Today would have been Michael Jackson’s 60th birthday. Born August 29th 1958, Michael Joseph Jackson would go on to be crowned the world’s greatest entertainer breaking all kinds of records in the process and is still globally the biggest selling musician of all-time. To celebrate the King of […]

8 years ago

The passing of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington hit us all, but not as much as it hit Mike Shinoda The music world was rocked with tragedy when on July 20th 2017 it was announced that Chester Bennington, lead singer of rap rock outfit Linkin Park, had died. Ruled a suicide by hanging, the news of […]

8 years ago

YOU SHOULD KNOW | 005 Average Sex. Talk about a name that catches your attention.  “When Sam suggested it I was fine with it because I didn’t think it was going to leave the kitchen anyway,” says lead singer Laetitia, laughing and referring to the early days of the band when they started out recording […]

8 years ago

“I think I made it” Bas’ new album Milky Way arrives August 24th but before it does the Dreamville rapper has gifted us with his new collaboration with J. Cole. Teasing fans with snippets of “Tribe” at his live shows over the summer, Bas has finally dropped the full version. Over a backdrop of laid-back […]

8 years ago

Live music fans rejoice Already one of Europe’s most talked about cultural destinations, Printworks London has given live music fans yet another reason to keep its name in their mouths with the announcement that it will host more than 25 mind-blowing events this coming season. Featuring some of the most groundbreaking and exciting talent today, Printworks will […]

8 years ago

R.I.P. the Queen of Soul Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin died last Thursday at the age of 76. Surrounded by her friends and family, the undisputed Queen of Soul passed away in Detroit after battling pancreatic cancer. Aretha Franklin will be laid to rest in Detroit, Michigan upon the conclusion of a four-day celebration later […]

8 years ago

Drake may be one of the busiest people on the planet but he’s not above taking time out from his busy schedule to make a young fan’s day Making a special fan’s birthday wish come true, Drake turned up to Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago where 11-year-old Sofia Sanchez was awaiting a heart transplant. Sofia recorded […]

8 years ago

On the day the Queen of Pop turned 60 the Queen of Soul passed away Madonna paid tribute last night at the MTV VMAs to Aretha Franklin, who sadly passed away last Thursday. Her speech however wasn’t received well by certain viewers as she was branded self-indulgent. Delivering a five minute speech at last night’s […]

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The King of Pop has been dethroned I’m not sure I’m ready for this. I didn’t think I would ever see the day. Michael Jackson’s Thriller has been dethroned as the biggest-selling album of all-time… in America. Knocked off the top spot by The Eagles, Thriller has been replaced by Their Greatest Hits (1971 – 1975) which […]

8 years ago

If you don’t know about Bas then where the hell have you been? Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen. Batman had Robin. Snoop had Dre. Obama had Biden. J. Cole has Bas. Recently announcing that his third studio album Milky Way will be out this coming Friday, Bas follows up his “Boca Raton” collaboration with A$AP Ferg […]

8 years ago

All the music quizzes, all the music quizzes. If you like it then you should have put a ring on it. Okay, so perhaps we don’t need to go that far but if you are a fan of the JOE Music Quiz then you definitely need to make some time for it, especially when this […]

8 years ago

Even if you don’t know MNEK by name you definitely know his music Whether it’s his own or the music he’s written for other artists, you know him. He has over a billion streams, a Grammy nomination, three UK Top 10 singles, and he’s still only 23-years-old. The list of people he’s written and produced for along […]

8 years ago

Is there anyone Calvin Harris doesn’t know? Apparently not. On his latest single, “Promises”, he teams up with multi-platinum selling, four-time GRAMMY Award winner Sam Smith. Written by Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, and the incredibly talented Jessie Reyez, the single was released today alongside a lyric video on Youtube. “Promises” follows the massive success of […]

8 years ago

Can you believe it’s been 40 years since The Cure formed? Neither can we. Published to coincide with the band’s 40th anniversary of their formation in 1978, a book by Ian Gittins titled A Perfect Dream will be arriving this September. The Cure’s story is a fantastical pop fable, but their trajectory has not been […]

8 years ago

The music Gods have come through for us this week Okay, so perhaps it’s actually The Prince Estate that’s hit us off with the goodness as today sees the launch of Prince’s legendary catalogue releases between 1995-2010 on all digital streaming platforms for the very first time. The first wave of catalogue titles to be […]

8 years ago

She’s 60, you know? Madonna is music royalty. She’s an icon. She’s the undisputed Queen of pop. For the past 40 plus years she has reinvented pop music over and over again. Like a chameleon she has shifted between musical styles, embraced the hottest musical trends and worked with whoever the hottest producers of the […]

8 years ago

R.I.P. the Queen of soul It’s a sad day in the music world. Aretha Franklin has passed away at the age of 76. Diagnosed with cancer back in 2010, and after announcing last year that she would be retiring from music, her publicist confirmed the news of her passing this afternoon. BREAKING: Publicist for Aretha […]

8 years ago

Happy birthday Madonna How many candles on the cake Queen Madge? 60? Wow, talk about living your best life. Without doubt one of music’s most successful artists, most respected entertainers and greatest icons, Madonna is, and always has been, a force to be reckoned with. She’s up there in the upper echelon of musical greats […]

8 years ago

Can you feel it in the air tonight? It’s that time of the week again, The JOE Music Quiz is here. How are you finding the new look quiz? Did you do alright last week? As explained the topics will stay the same week to week but with a different artist and genre of music […]

8 years ago

I have a confession to make I grew up in Cornwall and this year’s Boardmasters Festival in Newquay was the first I’ve ever attended. Poor showing, right? I’m sorry. No, truly I’m sorry. I know that’s a pretty offensive statement to make, especially to my fellow Cornish men and women. Rest assured moving forward I’ll […]

8 years ago

It’s happened to us all, right? You go to a festival, pitch up your tent and some inconsiderate motherfucker cops a squat by your newly erected tent and shits on it. Okay, perhaps it doesn’t happen to us all but it’s definitely something that’s happened to Joe Thomas. The actor, known for playing Simon Cooper […]

8 years ago

Remember pen and paper? You know, the stuff us oldies used to write with and create communications with before computers, iPads, tablets and phones took over every basic task known to mankind. Well, that pen and paper played a huge part in kickstarting Gumball 3000, one of the most popular lifestyle brands in the world, […]

8 years ago

It’s time for a refresh It’s week 15 of The JOE Music Quiz and I felt like it needed a change, an overhaul, an upgrade, a refresh. It’s always nice to add a level of consistency so you’ll notice newly titled rounds this week and these rounds will remain the same each week moving forward. […]

8 years ago

It’s not everyday you win a Grammy It’s not everyday you lose one either. But that’s exactly what’s happened to rapper Eve. The first lady of Ruff Ryders took home the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2002 for “Let Me Blow Ya Mind”, her collaboration with singer Gwen Stefani, but after speaking to us […]

8 years ago

Kiki, do you love me? It’s the song that’s taken over the world – thanks mostly to the viral dance craze started by internet sensation Shiggy – and now Drake’s “In My Feelings” has an official music video. Featuring actress La La Anthony, who currently stars in the popular 50 Cent helmed drama Power, as […]

8 years ago

They’re baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack That’s right, legendary Hip Hop group Cypress Hill have today announced that they will be releasing their ninth studio album later this year. Titled Elephants On Acid, the album will be released September 28th and marks the group’s first full-length project in eight years and kickstarts their newly inked partnership with BMG. “Anything can […]

8 years ago

Paul Weller’s back with a new song Yup, you read that right. The man responsible for some of the best in British music returns with “Movin On”, a lush, string-laden number that showcases the former Jam star’s vocals at their very best. Set to land on True Meanings, his eagerly anticipated upcoming new album, the […]

8 years ago

Who knew a little city on Norway’s southwestern coast could be one of the world’s most beautiful hidden gems? Not me, that’s for sure. We’ve all been there, right? You plan a trip somewhere and have certain expectations of what you’re going to get out of the trip, especially if it’s the first time you’ve […]

8 years ago

How does this even happen? Imagine this scenario: you’re an entertainer and you’re booked to play the famous Pyramid stage at Glastonbury. The crowd in attendance is 80,000 strong and yet somehow you manage to spot someone in the audience that you had no idea was there. For George Ezra this was a reality back […]

8 years ago