Pearl Jam: Last News

Wet Leg have teased what their next album might sound like, as well as discussing what it was like to be covered by Harry Styles and Pearl Jam. Watch our video interview with the band above.The Domino-signed indie duo were speaking to NME on the red carpet at the Mercury Prize 2022 last night (October 19), where they joked about the progress of the follow-up to their acclaimed self-titled debut album.“Completed it, mate! Just kidding!” said Hester Chambers, adding that the new album will take in “a bit of this and a bit of that, probably”.Revealing that they’ll be spending much of the next year writing the next record, singer Rhian Teasdale said that fans should expect it to be “like the last one, but longer, bigger, better, faster, stronger and more fluorescent.”The pair also spoke about the “surreal” experience of having one of their songs covered by Harry Styles, and how being covered by Pearl Jam was “very strange and funny and cool”.“It’s just strange when people know that you exist, who you wouldn’t have thought would know you exist,” Teasdale said.

Eddie Vedder performed a cover of The Cure‘s ‘Just Like Heaven’ at a solo show this week – check it out below.On Friday night (October 7), the Pearl Jam frontman played a gig with his band The Earthlings at the Dolby Live at Park MGM venue in Las Vegas.During the gig, Vedder explained how he and his family would host COVID dance parties at home during lockdown, and that ‘Just Like Heaven’ was on the playlist.“I will always have great memories of those incredible dance parties,” he told the crowd. “The kids would come in and check on us and kind of get embarrassed and have to leave, but we had a fuckin’ blast.

This Friday, October 7, will bring the release of the aptly titled Good Music To Ensure Safe Abortion Access To All compilation. The Bandcamp-exlusive album will be available for just 24 hours with all proceeds going towards organizations facilitating abortion access.

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready opened the Seattle Mariners’ baseball game with Detroit Tigers last night (October 4) with a blistering rendition of the US national anthem.He previously played it at a 2019 University of Washington American football game, as well as a 2014 Seattle Sounders soccer match. You can view footage of him performing his latest rendition below.It comes just weeks after Ozzy Osbourne played a multi-song medley at half-time of the game between the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills, which marked the first game of the 2022 NFL season.Controversially, only a few seconds of the performance was broadcast on television by NBC, but the full performance did make it online eventually.A-list national anthem performer today, Mike McCready #SeaUsRise #WHEREiROOT pic.twitter.com/5MbMtnPhQ1— Chris Caldwell (@caldwell78) October 5, 2022Earlier this year, Jack White also played an instrumental version of the anthem before the Detroit Tigers’ baseball game against the Chicago White Sox.For the performance, White was backed by bassist Dominic Davis, keyboardist Quincy McCrary, and drummer Daru Jones – the same trio that accompanied White on his ‘Supply Chain Issues Tour’.White previously threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Tigers game against the White Sox back in 2014.Meanwhile, Pearl Jam, Wet Leg, David Byrne, R.E.M.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Good Music — a project of author Dave Eggers and music exect Jordan Kurland — has announced a new compilation with dozens of artists benefitting abortion non-profits in the United States.

Stevie Nicks headlined Eddie Vedder‘s Ohana Fest last night (September 30) – watch them perform ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’ together below.The Pearl Jam frontman has been running his own California-based festival since 2016, and over those years has hosted a series of collaborations on its stage. In 2021, he formed a new band for a covers-filled set after Kings of Leon, who were due to headline the event, pulled out after the death of their mother, Betty Ann.This weekend’s Ohana event is headlined by Stevie Nicks, Jack White and Pink, while Vedder will also play a solo headline set, after topping the bill on all three nights of last year’s event.The festival at Dana Point will also feature Broken Social Scene performing ‘You Forgot It In People’, and other sets by St.

Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder joined Crowded House‘s Neil Finn on stage at a show this weekend – watch them play ‘World Where You Live’ below.Finn and his son Liam were performing a set at the Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday (September 17) and were joined by Vedder and Pearl Jam touring guitarist (and former Red Hot Chili Peppers member) Josh Klinghoffer for two final songs.The two-song set opened with Crowded House’s ‘World Where You Live’, before they covered Split Enz’s ‘I’m With You’,Before the second track, Finn told Vedder that it was the first song they ever sang together, at a show in New Zealand.Vedder then responded: “No, I sang this song with you when I was 13 years old. You were on the vinyl and I was playing it loud on my stereo.

the death of Queen Elizabeth II, songs about the late monarch have seen a rise in popularity on streaming platforms.As reported by Billboard, The Smiths’ 1986 song ‘The Queen Is Dead’ saw the biggest uptick in streaming numbers. While it received an average of 6,000 streams in the US on Wednesday September 7, the song racked up more than 114,000 hits a day later – Thursday September 8 being when the Queen’s death was made public – marking a rise of 1,687 per cent.Also returning to the spotlight was the Sex Pistols’ 1977 hit ‘God Save The Queen’, which went from less than 11,000 streams to more than 81,000 (a boost of 650 per cent).

Pearl Jam have delivered a rendition of Wet Leg‘s ‘Chaise Longue’ as part of their star-filled show at New York’s Madison Square Garden.The band’s show – which marked the first time they’d played that venue in six years – came as part of their current North American tour in support of their 11th studio album, 2020’s ‘Gigaton’.Pearl Jam incorporated ‘Chaise Longue’ – the debut single from English duo Wet Leg – into their performance of their own 1993 single ‘Daughter’.Watch a clip of Pearl Jam’s ‘Chaise Longue’ cover below:And take a listen to Wet Leg’s original:The evening also saw Pearl Jam cover Prince‘s ‘Purple Rain’, with singer Eddie Vedder wearing a sparkly jacket he claimed had been left in a dressing room by Harry Styles, who performed at the same venue on September 8.Watch that performance below:Later, during a performance of their classic track ‘Even Flow’, Vedder honoured tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, who were in attendance.Check out ‘Even Flow’ below:During the set, Vedder also acknowledged the challenging date of the show, offering their thanks to first responders with a cover of Dead Boys’ ‘Sonic Reducer’. Pearl Jam also, for the first time in six years, covered Mother Love Bone’s ‘Chloe Dancer’.Halfway through their set, Pearl Jam were joined Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Chad Smith to perform ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’.

Pearl Jam performed ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’ with Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Chad Smith yesterday (September 11). Watch footage of the performance below.The collab took place during the Madison Square Garden stop of the band’s ‘Gigaton’ arena tour. It was the first time Eddie Vedder and co.

Post Malone has shared his cover of the 1961 Wayne Cochran song, ‘Last Kiss’, which was made made famous by Pearl Jam in the ’90s.The singer-songwriter posted a video of him performing an acoustic version of the song that remains Pearl Jam’s highest-charting hit (Number Two in the Billboard charts, 1999).Malone has appeared to have favoured Pearl Jam’s rendition, particularly in light of the muted guitar strums that close each verse. Watch below.LoudWire notes how Pearl Jam originally came to cover the song: “As the legend goes, Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder convinced the rock band to record ‘Last Kiss’ after he found a 7″ record of the original single at a Seattle antique store.”Meanwhile, last month Malone recalled how he felt meeting Ozzy Osbourne for the first time, saying the moment was “absolutely fucking mind-blowing”.In recently release footage from Malone’s documentary Post Malone: Runaway, the artist is seen hanging backstage before his show in Los Angeles on November 21, 2019 where he has his first encounter with Osbourne – a longtime idol of his.“Good to see you, how are you? You look great,” Malone says as he approaches Osbourne, the pair shaking hands.

Pearl Jam honoured the victims of the 9/11 tragedy during their New York gig at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night (September 11).The band’s ‘Gigaton’ arena tour hit the Big Apple on the 21st anniversary of the tragedy. Frontman Eddie Vedder took time during the gig to pay tribute to a host of first responders from 9/11 who attended the gig.Between songs, Vedder told the story of a man named Mike who told him that he leaves the city on 9/11 due to traumatic memories of the event but that this year he “thought it would be a good idea to be here tonight with you”.Discussing how 9/11 led to greater unity in the United States, Vedder added: “There was a time we supported each other.

Pearl Jam covered The Beatles’ ‘Her Majesty’ in Toronto last night (September 8) to honour Queen Elizabeth II.Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, who was on the throne for 70 years, died yesterday at her Balmoral estate. She was 96 years old.While performing at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena last night, hours after the news of the Queen’s death broke, Pearl Jam took a moment to pay tribute to the monarch.

Eddie Vedder has covered Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros’ track ‘Long Shadow’ to mark the late Clash musician’s 70th birthday – you can watch Vedder’s rendition below.‘Long Shadow’ was originally released in October 2003 on the album ‘Streetcore’, which was completed following Strummer’s death in December 2002.Vedder, who fronts Pearl Jam, has shared a campfire cover of ‘Long Shadow’ to mark Strummer’s 70th birthday yesterday (August 21).“I just think that what Joe did with the Mescaleros and those records, those songs and those words, it was a very communal sound,” Vedder said of Strummer and his band at the end of his performance.“I think when you have a communal sound, the listener feels like they can be part of that community.

The 2022 Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta was reportedly canceled at the 11th hour following changes to Georgia state firearm laws that prevent the ban of weapons on public property. Headliners for this year’s event, which was set to take place on Sept.

Pearl Jam returned to the stage last night after cancelling three recent shows due to Eddie Vedder suffering from vocal issues.Last Wednesday (July 20), the group scrapped a scheduled performance in Vienna after the frontman’s throat was damaged by the “heat, dust, and smoke from the fires” at Lollapalooza Paris on July 17.“He has seen doctors and had treatment but as of yet, his vocal cords have not recovered,” Pearl Jam wrote in a statement at the time. “This is brutal news and horrible timing…for everyone involved.”The group subsequently cancelled their planned concert in Prague, writing: “[Vedder] is continuing the treatments for his vocal cords, but unfortunately, there is still no voice available.”On Sunday (July 24), Pearl Jam confirmed that the first of two consecutive shows at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam would no longer be going ahead.They told fans that Vedder was receiving “continuous medical treatment” and said they were focussing on fulfilling their date at the arena the following evening (July 25).As Stereogum reports, Pearl Jam were able to perform the final show of their 2022 European run – and treated those in the crowd to some live rarities and covers.

Britney Spears proved she's ready to regain her throne as a pop superstar by launching a new collaboration with Elton John.The 40-year-old singer–songwriter has worked alongside the 75-year-old piano man to record a new duet version of his immortal tune Tiny Dancer, Page Sixreported on Monday.Britney joined up with the English singer and composer in Beverly Hills last week to record the track, which first appeared on his 1971 album Madman Across The Water. She's back! Britney Spears has recorded a duet version of Tiny Dancer with its original artist Elton John, Page Six reported on Monday; seen in 2013 in West HollywoodFans won't have to wait long to hear Britney on record again, as sources told the publication that the new version of Tiny Dancer is expected to be released in August by Universal music.Elton appears to be the one who came up with the idea of the collaboration, but it seems to be an ideal soft launch for Britney to reinvigorate her musical career after staying silent in the final years of her now-defunct conservatorship.'This was Elton’s idea, and Britney is a huge fan.

Pearl Jam have cancelled a third consecutive live show due to frontman Eddie Vedder‘s ongoing vocal issues.On Wednesday (July 20), the band scrapped a scheduled performance in Vienna after Vedder’s throat was damaged by the “heat, dust, and smoke from the fires” at Lollapalooza Paris last Sunday (July 17).“He has seen doctors and had treatment but as of yet, his vocal cords have not recovered,” Pearl Jam wrote in a statement at the time. “This is brutal news and horrible timing…for everyone involved.”The group subsequently cancelled their planned concert in Prague, writing: “[Vedder] is continuing the treatments for his vocal cords, but unfortunately, there is still no voice available.”This afternoon (July 24), Pearl Jam confirmed that their show at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam would no longer be going ahead this evening.“In spite of continuous medical treatment, Ed is regretfully still without a voice and unable to perform tonight’s show at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam,” Pearl Jam said in their latest update.

Pearl Jam were forced to cancel their show in Vienna last night (July 20) after frontman Eddie Vedder‘s throat was damaged by wildfires in France.The show was pulled after Vedder’s vocal cords were damaged by “heat, dust and smoke” at a recent show in Paris.Taking to Twitter the band wrote: “To all those who were anticipating a great Pearl Jam show tonight in Vienna, we were too. However, due to the extreme circumstances at the last outdoor site outside of Paris (heat, dust, and smoke from the fires) our singer Ed Vedder’s throat was left damaged.“He has seen doctors and had treatment but as of yet, his vocal cords have not recovered.

Eddie Vedder suffered throat damage due to the raging fires wreaking havoc across Europe.The band's verified Twitter account posted a lengthy message to fans hoping to see the rock band perform in Austria, explaining that «due to the extreme circumstances at the last outdoor site outside of Paris (heat, dust, and smoke from the fires) our singer Eddie Vedder's throat was left damaged.»The lengthy statement went on to explain that Vedder has «seen doctors and had treatment but as of yet, his vocal cords have not recovered.» Pearl Jam called this «brutal news and horrible timing for everyone involved.» What's more, Pearl Jam says it tried to find options to still play as «Ed wants to play» but «there's just no throat available at this time.»Those who purchased tickets for the performance slated to go down at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna can expect to be refunded at the point of purchase.(1/3) To all those who were anticipating a great Pearl Jam show tonight in Vienna, we were too. However, due to the extreme circumstances at the last outdoor site outside of Paris (heat, dust, and smoke from the fires) our singer Ed Vedder’s throat was left damaged.

Carrie Underwood has shared a cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s song, ‘Mama I’m Coming Home’ – check it out below.The song was performed by Underwood as part of Apple Music Sessions, which sees artists pairing their own songs with their favourite covers in an intimate live setting.“It’s one of my all-time favourite songs,” Underwood said of ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home.’ “I’ve always thought it felt a lot like a country song, and I’ve wanted to cover it for a long time.”Underwood also performed a rendition of Lemmy Kilmister’s 1991 song ‘No More Tears’ at the event and her own songs ‘Ghost Story’ and ‘Blown Away.’Watch Underwood deliver the performance in Nashville here:A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood)Last month, Osbourne announced his new album ‘Patient Number 9’ with the release of its title track, which also featured work from Jeff Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, Zakk Wylde, and producer Andrew Watt.Set to be released on September 3, the album also includes contributions from Eric Clapton, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready. Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan and Jane’s Addiction’s Chris Chaney also supplied some session work for ‘Patient Number 9’ alongside the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.Ozzy recently updated fans on his current health condition as he recovers from a recent major operation.