Wu-Tang Clan: The rarest and most expensive album of all time to be played to the public for first time at Mona - Music news - NewsLocker (2024)

The world’s rarest and most expensive album, created by hip-hop icons Wu-Tang Clan, is set to be played to the public for the first time at an art gallery in Tasmania.READ MORE: Five things we learned from our ‘In Conversation’ video chat with RZAThe record in question is the New York group’s seventh studio effort ‘Once Upon A Time In Shaolin’, for which they released only one physical copy in 2014.
The Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart has acquired the albu

Amyl & The Sniffers have announced a 2024 UK and European tour, set to kick off later this year.READ MORE:Amyl And The Sniffers on ‘Comfort To Me’: “We needed to make a whole new thing”The Australian punks will be kicking off the tour on November 5 at the National Stadium in Dublin. From there, they will be making stops in Glasgow, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and London.
Amy Taylor and co. will then make their way to Brussels, Cologne, C

Jane’s Addiction have announced details of a 2024 tour across North America, where they’ll be joined by Love & Rockets. Find ticket details below.READ MORE: Jane’s Addiction live in London: the alt-rock icons make an explosive return to the UKNews of the forthcoming tour dates come ahead of the ‘90s alt-rock legends heading over to the UK, and playing their first show with the classic line-up in 14 years.
The moment took place at the surprise show at Bush Hall in Shep

Dead and Co. Will Stay ‘Dead Forever’ at the Sphere a Little Longer

The Grateful Dead offshoot group has added six more shows in August to its residency at the Las Vegas venue

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Social Distortion, Old 97’s Set for Inaugural ‘Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise’

The garage-rock channel on SiriusXM is getting its own cruise in 2025, with X, Low Cut Connie, the Chesterfield Kings, Reverend Horton Heat, and more

Rare Bob Dylan Painting Fetches Nearly $200K at Auction

Painted in 1968, the abstract piece was traded for an astrology chart

“I used to be in Years & Years, I used to be Years & Years, and now I’m just me," the musician recently shared during BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend

Tina Knowles on how Beyoncé dealt with childhood bullies

Tina Knowles – the mother of Beyoncé has revealed how the pop superstar dealt with bullies during her childhood.READ MORE:Beyoncé – ‘Cowboy Carter’ review: country reinvention strikes goldSpeaking to Vogue in a recent interview, Knowles opened up about what Beyoncé, her sister Solange and Kelly Rowland were like when they were children. She shared a clip of the interview on her Instagram account where she was asked about her favourite memo

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ABBA tease the one way they could appear at Glastonbury

ABBA have teased the one way they might be able to appear at Glastonbury, as well as discussing their career highlights, heroes and songs they wish they’d written.READ MORE:ABBA Voyage live in London: an epic avatar mega-mix from a brave new worldTo celebrate the second anniversary of their ABBA Voyage show last night (May 27), Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson took part in a special Q&A with writer Peter Paphides in front of an arena full of ticket-holders and celebrity fan

Finneas O'Connell rails against Pitchfork's Billie Eilish album review

Billie Eilish's brother, Finneas O'Connell, has hit back at Pitchfork's review of her latest album.

Barry Manilow forced to cancel London show under 'doctor's orders'

Barry Manilow was forced to cancel one of his Farewell Tour dates in London.

Who’s Afraid of ‘White Boy Summer’?

Questions around authorship and appropriation have come center stage as the rap world contends with a new generation of viral white rappers

Nicki Minaj “promises to fire” tour DJ if he signs fans’ breasts again

Nicki Minaj has promised to fire her touring DJ if he signs fans’ breasts again, after an image of him doing so emerged online.READ MORE:Nicki Minaj – ‘Pink Friday 2’ review: blockbuster sequel lives up to the hypeThe rapper and singer is currently on the UK and European leg of her ‘Pink Friday 2’ world tour in support of her 2023 album of the same name.
Last Sunday (May 26) Minaj responded to a screenshot of an image that DJ Boof – her touring DJ

Jane’s Addiction Plot North American Tour After Classic Lineup Finally Reunites

The alt-rock vets will kick off a co-headlining trek with Love and Rockets in August

Portishead’s Geoff Barrow surprises releases new album with Beak>

Portishead’s Geoff Barrow has announced the surprise release of his latest album with Beak>, as well as a run of UK and European tour dates. Find ticket information below.READ MORE: The Roots Of… PortisheadAnnounced today (May 28), the surprise new album marks the first from the trio – comprised of Barrow, Billy Fuller and Will Young – in six years.
It also comes as their fourth studio album since forming back in 2009, following on from debut ‘>’, 2012

Wu-Tang Clan’s Ultra-Rare Recording ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin’ Loaned to Tasmania Art Exhibition

The Museum of Old and New Art is offering select attendees the chance to hear at least a portion of the only existing copy of the record

Marco Antonio Solís Announces ‘Eternamente Agradecido’ Tour

Mexican balladeer will take a detour from Los Bukis' Vegas residency for a 22-date solo tour

Becky Hill and Self Esteem tackle sexual assault on powerful new single ‘True Colours’

Becky Hill and Self Esteem have teamed up for a powerful new single called ‘True Colours’ – you can listen to it below.
The collaborative track will serve as the opener of Hill’s second studio album ‘Believe Me Now?’, which is due for release this Friday (May 31). Pre-order/pre-save here.READ MORE:Becky Hill tells us about new album ‘Believe Me Now?’: “I’m not the underdog anymore”Hill approached Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Luc

Six countries wanted to pull out of Eurovision 2024 just 25 minutes before the final

It has been revealed that six countries competing in Eurovision 2024 nearly pulled out of the song contest, just 25 minutes before the live final.READ MORE: Eurovision 2024 – fans and boycotters speak: “This is bigger than the contest”The grand final of the competition took place in Malmö, Sweden – the home of 2023 winner Loreen – on Saturday May 11. However, the show was mired by widespread political backlash over the inclusion of Israel amid the Hamas-Israel

Paul Weller shares support for Palestine: “Am I against genocides and ethnic cleansing? Yes I am, funnily enough”

Paul Weller has expressed his support for Palestine amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
The soloist and former Jam frontman’s recent live shows have seen him perform onstage with a Palestinian flag draped on his guitar amp.READ MORE:Paul Weller: “I’m trying different things as much as I can – time is of the essence, man”When asked about this during a new interview with The Guardian, Weller responded: “Am I against genocides and ethnic cleansing? Yes, I am,

How to get your copy of the NME Magazine May/June 2024 issue

The new edition of NME Magazine is out this week: here’s how you can buy your copy of the May/June issue.READ MORE: Cover to Cover: NME faves on their fellow front-page starsHaving first launched in 1952, NME’s last printed edition of the weekly incarnation of the magazine stopped in 2018. The July/August 2023 issue marked NME’s return to print as a bi-monthly global magazine that showcases the best new artists and bands on earth, alongside exclusive new franchises, unmissable

The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue says Tom Jones drinking session left him in hospital: “My heart had flipped into a different rhythm”

The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue has opened up about an intense drinking session with Tom Jones that landed him in hospital.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Tom JonesThe time took place when he and Sir Tom were part of the original judging line-up on the UK version of The Voice back in 2012 – complete with Jessie J and Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am.
According to the frontman, there was one night where he went out with the Welsh rock legend for

Tommy Lee says Motley Crue have 'a new energy' after dropping music with new guitarist John 5

Tommy Lee says the band have a "new energy" since working on new music with John 5.

Liam Gallagher 'absolutely blown away' by production of Definitely Maybe 30th anniversary tour

Liam Gallagher said the production is "like they've taken a photo of what's in my mind."

Nicki Minaj promises Manchester fans her rescheduled show will be 'really special'

Nicki Minaj has rescheduled her show to 3 June.

Glastonbury announces plans to celebrate the late Annie Nightingale

Glastonbury has announced plans to celebrate the life of the late Annie Nightingale at this year’s festival.
The legendary DJ and broadcaster died on January 11 after a short illness. She was 83 years old. In a tribute at the time, Glasto co-organiser Emily Eavis described Nightingale as “a female trailblazer and true enthusiast”.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2024: check out the full line-up and stage splits so farShe continued: “Annie gave me so much support when I was in my 20

Liam Gallagher “blown away” by ‘Definitely Maybe’ live production: “It’s like they’ve taken a photo of what’s in my mind”

Liam Gallagher has revealed that he is “blown away” by the live production of his upcoming ‘Definitely Maybe’ tour, and described the stage as being almost identical to the image he had envisioned.READ MORE: Liam Gallagher and John Squire on their long-awaited collaboration: “After all the dust settles, it’s 10 great songs”The former Oasis frontman is due to play the Britpop band’s 1994 debut album in full across the UK and Ireland next month to ma

Jay Park enlists KISS OF LIFE’s Natty for new single, ‘Taxi Blurr’

Korean-American singer Jay Park has teamed up with KISS OF LIFE member Natty for his new single, ‘Taxi Blurr’.READ MORE: aespa – ‘Armageddon’ review: the girl group shine brightest at their most experimentalThe music video for ‘Taxi Blurr’, shot in the old-school 4:3 aspect ratio, opened with Jay Park and KISS OF LIFE’s Natty heading to a hotel in separate cabs. Following various dance sequences around the hotel, the duo meet up at a club, where th

James Blunt blames ‘Star Wars’ workload for Carrie Fisher’s drugs relapse

James Blunt has blamed the pressure of the Star Wars workload for Carrie Fisher’s drugs relapse.
The Princess Leia actor died in 2016 aftersuffering a cardiac arrest on board a flight from London to Los Angeles. She was 60 years old.
READ MORE:James Blunt: “Occasionally I looked at myself and thought, ‘I’d punch you in the face'”
The coroner’s report later confirmed that cocaine plus “traces” of heroin and MDMA (also known as ecstasy) h

Slash brands AI 'confusing and misleading'

The Guns N' Roses guitarist hopes it can be used for something "unique", but he has no use for it in its current form.