Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ gets new Dolby Atmos mix for 40th anniversary - Music news - NewsLocker (2024)

Prince’s classic 1984 album ‘Purple Rain’ is receiving a new audio-immersive Dolby Atmos re-issue for its 40th anniversary.READ MORE:The 20 best Prince songs of all time by the NME officeThe new mix is being made available by NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in partnership with Warner Records, and is available to stream now via participating streaming services.
The album, recorded by Prince and the Revolution, arrived weeks ahead of the hit film of the same name.

William, Prince of Wales, and Tom Cruise join Swifties at Wembley

Prince William headlined the celebrity guest list at Taylor Swift's latest show.

Taylor Swift Performs ‘Castles Crumbling’ With Hayley Williams at London Show

The singer also debuted "Thank You, Aimee" live at her second of three shows at Wembley Stadium

Victoria Monét and GloRilla to appear on new Megan Thee Stallion album ‘Megan’

Megan Thee Stallion has revealed the full track list for her upcoming album ‘Megan’, including appearances from Victoria Monét and GloRilla.READ MORE:Megan Thee Stallion: “I’m really working on my dynasty right now”The Houston rapper announced the album at the start of the month, sharing the cover art, which finds her emerging from a cocoon in a lab, on social media. It will be released on June 28 via her independent label Hot Girl Productions. Pre-save

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Listen to Paris Hilton and Rina Sawayama’s slick new single ‘I’m Free’

Paris Hilton and Rina Sawayama have released their collaborative single ‘I’m Free’ – check it out below.READ MORE:Rina Sawayama: “I want to make live moments and memories that last forever”The song contains a sample of Ultra Naté’s 1997 house classic ‘Free’, and it is expected to be included on Hilton’s highly-awaited second album ‘Infinite Icon’, which will be released on September 6.
The album, her first since

Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Has Death Sentence Overturned, Will Face Retrial

Country's supreme court finds sentence against rapper who criticized Iranian government was "in excess of legal punishment"

Willie Nelson misses start of US tour with Bob Dylan on “doctor’s orders”

Willie Nelson has been forced to pull out of the opening dates of his joint headline US tour with Bob Dylan on medical grounds.READ MORE:Willie Nelson – ‘The Willie Nelson Family’ review: a tender passing of the torchThe 91-year-old was due to kick off the ‘Outlaw Music Festival Tour’ alongside Dylan yesterday (June 21) in Atlanta, followed by Charlotte and Raleigh, but he will now miss all three dates.
“We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not

See the Decemberists Showcase New Album Tracks for ‘Saturday Sessions’

Colin Meloy and company perform three tracks from As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again plus talk songwriting and touring on CBS Saturday Morning

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Hole’s Courtney Love and Melissa Auf Der Maur reunited in the studio after over two decades

Hole’s Courtney Love and Melissa Auf Der Maur were back in the studio again this week for the first time in over two decades – check out the photos below.READ MORE:Courtney Love: “I feel like the luckiest motherf*cker in the history of rock’n’roll”Auf Der Maur joined the band in 1994 following the death of bassist Kristen Pfaff, and remained for five years, recording the 1998 album ‘Celebrity Skin’.
Now, the two musicians have reunited in a r

A cryptic new SOPHIE project is being teased for next week

A cryptic new project connected to the late DJ and producer SOPHIE has been teased for next week by the artist’s label Transgressive Records.READ MORE:15 essential songs from SOPHIE, the artist and producer who changed the course of popThe label released a video on Friday (June 21) that included a list of synchronised timings for cities around the world – London, Berlin, Los Angeles, New York and Sydney – and the date of June 24.
The exact moment the video is prompting wi

The Prodigy captivate as they headline Isle Of Wight Festival 2024

Legendary electronic band The Prodigy closed the Main Stage last night (Friday) with an electrifying set, which saw them play iconic

Justin Timberlake Addresses His ‘Tough Week’ at First Concert After DWI Arrest

"I know I'm hard to love sometimes but you keep loving me right back," singer tells Chicago audience, alluding to Tuesday's arrest

Willie Nelson Misses Launch of Outlaw Music Festival Due to Illness

"Per doctor's orders," country legend will miss first three gigs on his co-headlining traveling fest with Bob Dylan

Prince William celebrates birthday at Taylor Swift’s Wembley show

Prince William has celebrated his 42nd birthday by attending Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras’ tour stop at Wembley – see pictures and videos below.READ MORE:Taylor Swift live in Edinburgh: The ‘Eras Tour’ finally hits the UKLast night (June 21), Swift kicked off the first of eight sold-out shows at Wembley over the coming months. While news of the singer debuting ‘The Black Dog’ at the show made initial headlines, it has now been revealed that the Princ

Bob Dylan Stuns Fans With New Set, Surprise Covers on Outlaw Festival Launch

The set featured Chuck Berry's "Little Queenie," Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart" and a reunion with drummer Jim Keltner

Justin Timberlake addresses “tough week” at first concert since DUI arrest

Justin Timberlake has briefly addressed the “tough week” he’s faced following his DUI arrest earlier this week.READ MORE:Justin Timberlake – ‘Everything I Thought It Was’ review: sullied superstar gets trapped in the typicalTimberlakewas arrested on Tuesday (June 18) in Long Island, New York for “driving while intoxicated”. According to a complaint obtained bythe New York Post, the 10-timeGrammy Awardwinner claimed to

Taylor Swift Live in London: The Eras Tour Sets a New Bar for Stadium Shows

The tour of the decade finally hit Wembley Stadium Friday, with in-depth lore for superfans (including Prince William) and dazzling production value

The Killers cover The Stone Roses’ ‘Ten Storey Love Song’ in Manchester

The Killers have covered The Stone Roses‘ ‘Ten Storey Love Song’ while performing in Manchester – check out clips of the performances and the full setlist below.READ MORE: Brandon Flowers tells NME about the future of The Killers and new solo album: “I’m starting to know what I’m doing”Last night (June 21), while performing the third of their four shows at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester, Brandon Flowers and co. paid tribute to hometown heroes T

Watch Billie Eilish’s intimate cover of Frank Ocean’s ‘Solo’

Billie Eilish has shared an intimate cover of Frank Ocean‘s ‘Solo’ – you can watch it below.READ MORE:Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighterOn Thursday (June 20), the ‘What Was I Made For?’ singer took to TikTok so share a cover of Ocean’s ‘Solo’, which featured on his 2016 album ‘Blonde’. Per Eilish’s caption, the video – which she recorded while in

Here’s what happened when Taylor Swift brought the ‘Eras’ tour to London

Taylor Swift brought the ‘Eras’ tour to London last night (June 21) – watch fan footage and see the full setlist below.READ MORE:Taylor Swift live in Edinburgh: The ‘Eras Tour’ finally hits the UKThe singer played a 45-song set at Wembley Stadium, a venue that she will headline a further seven times over the coming months. To begin the three hour-long show, she performed ‘Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince’ from her 2019 album ‘Lover&

ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus says the group may never appear in public together again

ABBA may never make another public appearance together ever again, says Bjorn Ulvaeus.READ MORE:ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus on the future of the ‘Voyage’ live show and if they’d ever play GlastonburyEarlier this month, the Swedish pop icons gather together for a rare public appearance, where they were honoured with the Royal Vasa Order, a Swedish knighthood. In a new chat on the Rosebud With Gyles Brandreth podcast, Ulvaeus revealed that it may have been their last.
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A$AP Rocky announces new album ‘Don’t Be Dumb’

A$AP Rocky has announced his next album, ‘Don’t Be Dumb’.READ MORE: Kaytranada – ‘Timeless’ review: huge features and creative evolutionThe rapper made the announcement during his recent runway debut for his AWGE line at Paris Fashion Week. Apart from announce the album and its release date, A$AP Rocky also previewed several tracks from the upcoming project during the fashion show.
A$AP Rock’s ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ is due for release on Augus

Russell Crowe has embraced the 'anarchy' of musical performances

Russell Crowe says performing with his band Indoor Garden Party offers a refreshing contrast to acting in movies as he prepares for his debut at the Glastonbury Festival next weekend.

Sheryl Crow blasts Drake for 'hateful' AI resurrection of Tupac Shakur's voice

Sheryl Crow has taken aim at Drake for the "hateful" resurrection of murdered rapper Tupac Shakur's voice through the use of AI on his track 'Taylor Made Freestyle'.

Paloma Faith feels 'moved' to be returning to Glastonbury

Paloma Faith can't wait to return to the hallowed Worthy Farm after eight years.

Taylor Swift Performs ‘The Black Dog’ Live for First Time at London Show

The star also played a mash-up of “Maroon” and “Come Back... Be Here” for the crowd at Wembley Stadium on Friday night

Monica Reflects on ‘Closing the Gaps’ With Brandy After ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Remix

The duo reconnected on Ariana Grande's reimagining of their 1998 hit

Willie Nelson cancels show on 'doctors orders'

The country star is unwell.

Marina ‘Cried Listening’ to Charli XCX, Lorde Heal on ‘Girl, So Confusing’

"It’s so courageous and human to make work about this topic and it’s so healing to listen to it," wrote Marina

Breaking: Spotify Launches Music-Only Subscription Tier In the U.S. — After Switching 97% of Subscribers to Bundled Offering

After switching 97% of its long-time Premium subscribers to its bundled offering, Spotify now launches a music-only subscription—putting the onus on customers to switch. Spotify is facing a lawsuit from the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) for underpaying royalties to publishers and songwriters because of its bundling scheme. The lawsuit was filed in May 2024 following […]