Despite previous reports, Sam Smith has recorded the new Bond Theme "Writing's On The Wall" for the upcoming film, Spectre. On Labor Day the singer posted a cryptic photo to social media, which pictured a hand wearing a ring with the symbol for criminal organization SPECTRE, standing for Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion. more...
Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz said he's gotten close to collaborating with Taylor Swift, but he's not quite there. Speaking with Notion magazine, Wentz says Tay's tough to get these days. "We did this Victoria's Secret fashion show with Taylor Swift and she sang 'Light Em Up' with us," he said. "She is very in demand though, isn't she? I won't hold my breath." more...
Ronnie Wood has released the music video for "How Can It Be?" a new version of a song he wrote 50 years ago. The track comes after Wood released his limited edition memoir of the same name. "To revisit that song again, I didn't refer to the original because I couldn't find a copy of it," says Wood. "But I still had a vague memory of it in my head . . ." more...
Mumford and Sons have signed on to give a headlining performance at this year's upcoming Apple Music Festival. The event is scheduled to take place between September 19 and 28 and will be held in London. Other top acts also confirmed for the event this year include Ellie Goulding, Carrie Underwood, One Direction and Disclosure. more...
Sly Stone has joined forces with production duo Soul Clap for "In Da Kar," releasing a video for the song which was recorded during the pair's 2013 sessions. The cut features Stone on the keys and vocals from Funkadelic fronter George Clinton. "It's an undeniable driving song, and the video fittingly opens with the Soul Clap guys, decked out . . ." more...