So, we're done for another day but scroll down for news on Madonna, Mumford and Sons and Take That plus new music from Rudimental, Raye, Pharrell and John Legend.
We'll be back again tomorrow for New Music Friday.
See you then.
Katy Perry to get political on new album?
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Like Madge, another musical American voter clearly effected by the outcome of the election was Katy Perry.
Katy, who along with Madonna, Gaga, Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi appeared at public rallies in support of losing democrat candidate Hillary Clinton, may have to give her new album a re-think in order to reflect the new world order.
No word from her camp yet but Katy alludes as much on social media, quoting American novelist Toni Morrison: "This is precisely the time when artists go to work."
Could an era-defining political record be on its way? Dylan, Gaye, Marley, Bragg...Perry?
Rudimental remix of Rag'n'Bone Man has a video
Earlier this week, MistaJam's Radio 1Xtra show premiered the new Rudimental remix of hotly-tipped Rag’n’Bone Man’s track Human.
You can hear it below.
The original track has reached number one on iTunes in 21 countries and now the remix has a video.
He is currently on our and is playing in Leeds tonight.
Madonna teases James Corden Carpool Karaoke
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After an unsuccessful few weeks on the Hillary presidential campaign trail, it seems that Madonna is in need of a good belly-laugh.
Queue British funny man James Corden, who has picked up Madge for a spot of Carpool Karaoke.
The US pop star trailed her appearance in James' famous car, which has already hosted the likes of Gaga and Britney, on social media, saying: "riding around Manhattan with this hunk of burning love."
A little Elvis number for us perhaps then guys? Stay tuned.
Now, he has done another track for the new movie Hidden Figures about an African American physicist who worked on the 1969 Apollo 11 flight to the Moon.
The film, which includes Janelle Monae in its cast, is out in time for Christmas.
Mumford & Sons to release live DVD & folk-rocumentary
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Country folk rockers Mumford and Sons have announced the details of a live DVD and documentary chronicling their tour of South Africa.
Out on 3 February, Live from South Africa: Dust and Thunder is taken from their tour of Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban at the start of this year and the accompanying We Wrote This Yesterday shows behind-the-scenes footage of the London band's adventures around the country.
John Legend and Chance the Rapper team up for funky track
John Legend and man of the moment Chance the Rapper have teamed up on a pretty funky new joint - and by that we mean an exciting new track - called Penthouse Floor.
It is the latest track from Legend’s upcoming album Darkness & Light which is coming out on 2 December.
The album will also feature collaborations with the likes of Miguel and Brittany Howard from Alabama Shakes.
A Take That fan with some cash to splash has bid more than £1 million to have Take That play a private show, with the proceeds going to Children In Need.
Elaine Fairfax, from London, placed the winning bid after another fan doubled her previous offer of £500,000, live on Chris Evans' Radio 2 breakfast show.
"Oh my God," said Gary Barlow, upon being told the news by Chris Evans.
Elaine will now receive a 45-minute one-off performance from the band.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain to release first new album in 18 years
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Scottish noise-pop-rockers The Jesus and Mary Chain will release their first new album in nearly two decades next year.
The group released their last album, Munki in 1998 before splitting but now the band's former record label boss Alan McGee (of Creation Records infamy) has confirmed their return to the studio in an interview with Canada's CBC Music saying: “It’s kinda enormous”.
He's been quite reticent on the subject so far so its not real surprise that its been confirmed that Bob Dylan will not travel to Sweden to receive his Nobel Prize for Literature.
The Swedish Academy, which awards the prizes, said the singer felt "very honoured" and wished he could receive the prize personally but is unable to attend next month's Nobel ceremony "due to pre-existing commitments".
But Bob's still Gotta Serve Somebody soon though, as he is required to give a Nobel lecture between now and next June or he forgoes the 1m Kroner prizemoney.
Scottish singing sensation Emeli Sande will perform a short tour of the UK and Ireland early next year.
Emeli, whose second album Long Live The Angels is currently battling for number one with Olly Murs' album 24 Hrs, will play five dates in March, including a gig at the Brixton Academy in London.
Metallica perform Enter Sandman with toy instruments
Metallica have done a bit of a Beyonce and released a bunch of music videos to accompany each of the tracks from their first new album in eight years, Hardwired…To Self Destruct.
The album comes out on Friday and they are scheduled to play an intimate show in London the following day.
In the meantime, they have taken arguably their scariest song and made it considerably less so, thanks to Jimmy Fallon, The Roots and some toy instruments.
Iggy Azalea, the Aussie rapper who sounds American - has walked away with the Woman of the Year gong at GQ awards in Sydney.
The scantly-clad 26-year-old rapper said she was delighted but admitted she didn’t prepare a speech and according to Australian newspaper, the Herald Sun, added: "I’ve won a lot of awards over the last few years but this one means the absolute most to me because I can finally say that I have an award-winning vagina."
Now, fellow British song-writer Pete Doherty has followed suit leading the Paris crowd in a joyous rendition of French national anthem La Marseillaise on Wednesday evening.
Pete, who will play the same venue again tonight, was joined by Libertines band-mate Carl Barat and you can see some fan shot footage below.
You all know what Libertines gigs are like by now I'm sure though, so promise you'll only click below if you don't mind a bit of carnage and the occasional swearword.
That's good morning to you and I, logging in for another day's work as Pete Doherty is no doubt nursing one final drink in a backstreet Paris bar...
That's after the English troubadour and French resident performed at another emotional evening of remembrance at the Bataclan, marking a year on from the fatal attacks.
We'll have more on that plus new music from Pharrell, John Legend and Chance the Rapper plus Metallica release a bunch of videos and take part in a TV performance you won't forget in a hurry.
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Latest PostGoodbye for now
So, we're done for another day but scroll down for news on Madonna, Mumford and Sons and Take That plus new music from Rudimental, Raye, Pharrell and John Legend.
We'll be back again tomorrow for New Music Friday.
See you then.
Katy Perry to get political on new album?
Like Madge, another musical American voter clearly effected by the outcome of the election was Katy Perry.
Katy, who along with Madonna, Gaga, Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi appeared at public rallies in support of losing democrat candidate Hillary Clinton, may have to give her new album a re-think in order to reflect the new world order.
No word from her camp yet but Katy alludes as much on social media, quoting American novelist Toni Morrison: "This is precisely the time when artists go to work."
Could an era-defining political record be on its way? Dylan, Gaye, Marley, Bragg...Perry?
Rudimental remix of Rag'n'Bone Man has a video
Earlier this week, MistaJam's Radio 1Xtra show premiered the new Rudimental remix of hotly-tipped Rag’n’Bone Man’s track Human.
You can hear it below.
The original track has reached number one on iTunes in 21 countries and now the remix has a video.
Warning: Third party content, may contain ads.
He is currently on our and is playing in Leeds tonight.
Madonna teases James Corden Carpool Karaoke
After an unsuccessful few weeks on the Hillary presidential campaign trail, it seems that Madonna is in need of a good belly-laugh.
Queue British funny man James Corden, who has picked up Madge for a spot of Carpool Karaoke.
The US pop star trailed her appearance in James' famous car, which has already hosted the likes of Gaga and Britney, on social media, saying: "riding around Manhattan with this hunk of burning love."
A little Elvis number for us perhaps then guys? Stay tuned.
Pharrell Williams shares song from new movie soundtrack
One of the previous times that Pharrell Williams recorded a song for a movie, it was for Despicable Me 2 and you may have ended up hearing it.
Now, he has done another track for the new movie Hidden Figures about an African American physicist who worked on the 1969 Apollo 11 flight to the Moon.
The film, which includes Janelle Monae in its cast, is out in time for Christmas.
You can hear the song now.
Mumford & Sons to release live DVD & folk-rocumentary
Country folk rockers Mumford and Sons have announced the details of a live DVD and documentary chronicling their tour of South Africa.
Out on 3 February, Live from South Africa: Dust and Thunder is taken from their tour of Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban at the start of this year and the accompanying We Wrote This Yesterday shows behind-the-scenes footage of the London band's adventures around the country.
So try before you buy below Mumford fans.
Warning: Third party content, may contain ads.
John Legend and Chance the Rapper team up for funky track
John Legend and man of the moment Chance the Rapper have teamed up on a pretty funky new joint - and by that we mean an exciting new track - called Penthouse Floor.
It is the latest track from Legend’s upcoming album Darkness & Light which is coming out on 2 December.
The album will also feature collaborations with the likes of Miguel and Brittany Howard from Alabama Shakes.
Meanwhile, SBTRKT has revealed he is working on a remix for Chance, his first in five years...
Fan bids £1m for private Take That gig
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A Take That fan with some cash to splash has bid more than £1 million to have Take That play a private show, with the proceeds going to Children In Need.
Elaine Fairfax, from London, placed the winning bid after another fan doubled her previous offer of £500,000, live on Chris Evans' Radio 2 breakfast show.
"Oh my God," said Gary Barlow, upon being told the news by Chris Evans.
Elaine will now receive a 45-minute one-off performance from the band.
Video content
Read more
The Jesus and Mary Chain to release first new album in 18 years
NME
Scottish noise-pop-rockers The Jesus and Mary Chain will release their first new album in nearly two decades next year.
The group released their last album, Munki in 1998 before splitting but now the band's former record label boss Alan McGee (of Creation Records infamy) has confirmed their return to the studio in an interview with Canada's CBC Music saying: “It’s kinda enormous”.
Expect full and frank feedback.
Read more.
RAYE of light
Some brand new music for you now courtesy of 18-year-old South Londoner RAYE.
The hotly-tipped singer today released the video for Shhh, a track taken from her recent EP Second.
The performance was filmed during a gig at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen gig in London so if you were there you might even feature. Eyes peeled.
If you're wondering where you've heard that voice before then it could be from her appearance on Jonas Blue's By Your Side, or Nas's track War.
And if that wonderment turns into approval then you can see her at XOYO in Shoreditch, London on 9 February.
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Loyle Carner is Annie Mac's Hottest Record
Annie Mac made south London rapper Loyle Carner her hottest record on Wednesday night with his new Track The Isle of Arran.
The rapper is yet to release his debut album but has fans in high places having supported Nas at the O2 in London last month.
He explained the title of the new track to Annie.
"I spent a lot of time there. It's where my granddad grew up, it a little island off the top of Scotland and there's not much to do there.
"It's a very long journey (from London) but it's beautiful, it's secluded."
Bob Dylan confirms Nobel no-show
He's been quite reticent on the subject so far so its not real surprise that its been confirmed that Bob Dylan will not travel to Sweden to receive his Nobel Prize for Literature.
The Swedish Academy, which awards the prizes, said the singer felt "very honoured" and wished he could receive the prize personally but is unable to attend next month's Nobel ceremony "due to pre-existing commitments".
But Bob's still Gotta Serve Somebody soon though, as he is required to give a Nobel lecture between now and next June or he forgoes the 1m Kroner prizemoney.
Read more.
Emeli Sande announces 2017 tour dates
Scottish singing sensation Emeli Sande will perform a short tour of the UK and Ireland early next year.
Emeli, whose second album Long Live The Angels is currently battling for number one with Olly Murs' album 24 Hrs, will play five dates in March, including a gig at the Brixton Academy in London.
See her full tour plan here.
As well as being one of the country's biggest acts she told us last week about her desire to develop new artists and also gave us a personal insight into the influences on her songwriting.
Which was nice of her.
Metallica perform Enter Sandman with toy instruments
Metallica have done a bit of a Beyonce and released a bunch of music videos to accompany each of the tracks from their first new album in eight years, Hardwired…To Self Destruct.
The album comes out on Friday and they are scheduled to play an intimate show in London the following day.
You can check out all of their new videos via their Youtube channel.
In the meantime, they have taken arguably their scariest song and made it considerably less so, thanks to Jimmy Fallon, The Roots and some toy instruments.
Warning: Third party content, may contain ads.
Iggy Azalea wins GQ woman of the year
Iggy Azalea, the Aussie rapper who sounds American - has walked away with the Woman of the Year gong at GQ awards in Sydney.
The scantly-clad 26-year-old rapper said she was delighted but admitted she didn’t prepare a speech and according to Australian newspaper, the Herald Sun, added: "I’ve won a lot of awards over the last few years but this one means the absolute most to me because I can finally say that I have an award-winning vagina."
Charming.
Her award came a few days after Bono won a man of the women of the year award but thankfully he managed to avoid mention of his genitals on stage.
In the name of love...
Leonard Cohen died following a fall, his manager says
The manager of the late singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen has said he died in his sleep after falling during the night.
The 82-year-old's death at his home in Los Angeles, was "sudden, unexpected and peaceful", said Robert B Kory.
The statement said Cohen died on 7 November - three days before it was announced.
He was buried in Montreal, Canada on 10 November.
Over the weekend, country singer Keith Urban offered a tribute to Cohen by covering a portion of Hallelujah at a gig in Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
"God bless you, Leonard Cohen. Thank you for everything you did for us on this planet," he said at the end of the brief performance.
Pete Doherty plays La Marseillaise as Bataclan
We told you last week about Sting holding a minute's silence as he became the first artist to perform back at the Bataclan in Paris since the fatal attacks there one year ago.
Now, fellow British song-writer Pete Doherty has followed suit leading the Paris crowd in a joyous rendition of French national anthem La Marseillaise on Wednesday evening.
Pete, who will play the same venue again tonight, was joined by Libertines band-mate Carl Barat and you can see some fan shot footage below.
You all know what Libertines gigs are like by now I'm sure though, so promise you'll only click below if you don't mind a bit of carnage and the occasional swearword.
Est-ce ok? Magnifique...
Bon matin
That's good morning to you and I, logging in for another day's work as Pete Doherty is no doubt nursing one final drink in a backstreet Paris bar...
That's after the English troubadour and French resident performed at another emotional evening of remembrance at the Bataclan, marking a year on from the fatal attacks.
We'll have more on that plus new music from Pharrell, John Legend and Chance the Rapper plus Metallica release a bunch of videos and take part in a TV performance you won't forget in a hurry.
For now you can catch up on all of yesterday's music news including a fitting musical tribute to British Bataclan victim Nick Alexander and more on why the Prince estate is suing Jay Z's Roc Nation by clicking here.