Music News by Miles Brohier
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The Weeknd teases new album title
The Weeknd has teased the title of his new album ’Hurry Up Tomorrow’ on social media. The 32 year old Canadian artist did not disclose the date of release. It will be his sixth album, which is billed as the final instalment of the trilogy of the albums ‘After Hours’ from 2020 and ‘Dawn FM’ from 2022. Meanwhile the Weeknd staged a concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil before 70,000 fans on September 7, where he performed several new songs from the upcoming album. ‘Dancing In The Flames’ the debut single from the forthcoming album was released on September 13.
Oasis reunion tour creates a buzz in group’s back catalog
The reunion of Oasis for a 2025 tour sparked off a huge interest in the back catalogue of the Manchester band. Two of the band’s perennial hits returned to the UK Top 10 singles chart this week. Leading the way is the song ‘Live Forever’ from the album ‘Definitely Maybe’ which this time around climbed from 19 to land at No. 8. Back in 1995 it peaked at No.10. ‘Live Forever’ was written by Noel Gallagher while he was doing light work following a building site accident. The song is inspired by the Rolling Stones track ‘Shine A Light’. The other song from the band that made it to the top 10 this week is ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ which ascended from 16 to No. 9. Back in 1996, the song was the second chart- topping hit for Oasis. It is the first song where Noel Gallagher leads the vocals. ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ is taken from the ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory’ album. This week the Britpop band also secured the No. 1 spot on the UK albums chart with ‘Definitely Maybe’ ousting Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short N Sweet’. In another development Oasis added two more dates to their 17 date tour for 2025 to appease frustrated fans. Due to a huge demand for tickets, 27th and 28th September 2025 are now additional shows at London’s Wembley Stadium. On 7th September fans received invitations via email to enter the private ballot for the additional concert tickets. Meanwhile reports suggest the Gallagher brothers are keen to have Zak Starkey (the son of former Beatle – Sir Ringo Starr) to be the drummer of the tour band. Zak served as tour drummer between 2004 and 2008.
Justin Bieber making new music
Justin Bieber who welcomed a son with his wife Hailey recently is making new music with multi- instrumentalist and producer Michael Todd Gordon who is better known by his professional name Mk.gee. Bieber 30, has been taking a back seat from live performances since he was forced to pull out of his last world tour in 2022, after suffering a partial facial paralysis with Ramsey Hunt Syndrome. Bieber’s last album ‘Justin’ was released in 2021.
Blackpink’s Jennie signs a solo deal with Columbia Records
Blackpink’s Jennie has signed a solo deal with Columbia Records. The K-pop star will release her debut solo single next month. The 28 year old artist has reassured Blackpink fans that the all- girl group is very much together as some fans were speculating the group will split up.
Linkin Park face backlash over new lead singer
The rock band Linkin Park has run into a storm after it was disclosed Emily Armstrong formerly of Dead Sara was the replacement for the late Chester Bennington. Just as the band’s comeback single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ is getting a lot of positive attention, critical sentiments have been expressed about Armstrong’s recruitment, as she has previously voiced support for a convicted rapist and had also been a member of the controversial Church of Scientology. Chester Bennington’s son Jamie has been one of the critics. As the band was to embark on a tour last Wednesday, guitarist Brad Delson quit the band. Linkin Park will release their new album ‘From Zero’ on November 15.
UK SINGLES CHART
TW LW
1 1 Taste – Sabrina Carpenter
2 2 Please, Please, Please – Sabrina Carpenter
3 3 Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
4 4 Good Luck Babe – Chappell Roan
5 6 Birds Of A Feather – Billie Eilish
6 5 Backbone – Chase & Status ft: Stormzy
7 7 Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
8 19 Live Forever – Oasis
9 16 Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
10 8 Kisses – Bl3ss/ChamrinWatsin ft: bbyclose
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