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Beck treated fans at Newport Folk Festival to a surprise performance, which included a cover of Bob Dylan‘s ‘Maggie’s Farm’. Check out the footage, and his full setlist, below.The unexpected set took place on Friday (July 26), with Beck enlisting a full band to deliver a short set of covers and originals.

Beck has announced a string of orchestral shows set to take place across North America later this summer.The musician will be accompanied by native orchestras for nine shows in eight cities in the U.S. and Canada.

Beck has shared an atmospheric cover of the classic George Harrison track ‘Be Here Now’. Check it out below.Arriving on Apple Music yesterday (December 10), the rendition sees the singer, songwriter and guitarist put his own spin on the classic track by the former Beatles icon.Harrison first shared the song back in 1973 as part of his fourth solo album ‘Living In The Material World’.

The Black Keys have shared a new single with Beck, ‘I’m With The Band’. Check it out below.Both parties have teamed up previously for The Black Keys’ recent album ‘Ohio Players‘.

Associated Press), caused the likes of Alabama’s South Star Festival and some sets of Kentucky’s Louder than Life Festival to be cut to due the inclement weather.Concerts such as Billy Joel and Sting‘s scheduled gigs in Missouri as well as Hootie and the Blowfish and Quarters of Change’s Florida shows were also cancelled and postponed.Speaking about the cancellation of the second day of the South Star Festival in a statement (as per IQ Mag), festival promoters C3 have said: “Following an inspection by festival organisers along with city officials, it has been determined that the grounds are no longer safe to welcome you back today.”For South Star fans who joined us yesterday, we thank you for welcoming us and enjoying some amazing music. pic.twitter.com/odKX8DjHyH— South Star Music Festival (@southstarfest) September 29, 2024It continued: “In coordination with the City of Huntsville, we have made the difficult decision to cancel today’s festival… safety is paramount, and we do not take this decision lightly.”The second day of the fest was set to take place yesterday (September 29) at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama and was supposed to see the likes of Blink-182, Beck, Sublime, Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Eat World, Big Boi and more perform.Promoter Danny Wimmer Presents shared a similar statement regarding the cancellation of the second day of Louder Than Life in Kentucky.

Vampire Weekend, Beck and St Vincent have all responded to the meme calling for artists to play Chappell Roan‘s hit single ‘Hot To Go!’. Watch the videos below.The song appears on Roan’s acclaimed debut album ‘The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess’, which recently earned the singer a UK Number One – almost a year after its release.An ongoing trend on TikTok has seen fans share footage of an act who is not Roan performing a track that is not ‘Hot To Go!’.

Mark Lanegan’s estate has announced a ‘Bubblegum’ box set to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary – and it’ll include 12 previously unreleased songs.The release, ‘Bubblegum XX’, is set to arrive on August 23 through Beggars Arkive, the catalogue and archive department of Beggars Group. There’s a remastered double LP edition of the album, as well as a 4XLP/3XCD/Digital release with 40 mastered tracks.Not only that, but the 4XLP box also contains a 64-page hardcover book with essays by Lanegan’s former collaborators and Queens of the Stone Age bandmates Josh Homme and Troy Van Leeuwen, as well as the likes of Duff McKagan and Greg Dulli.

Orville Peck has teamed up with Beck for their new high rolling collab ‘Death Valley High’. Check it out below.The track features a bright horn section and groovy bass and guitar lines while both Peck and Beck sing: “Sin City lights / Spin the wheel around and roll the dice / Death Valley high / Gonna let it run like the devil’s son tonight,” shouting out Las Vegas and its electric scene.Directed by Austin Peters, the accompanying video for ‘Death Valley High’ serves as a tribute to Vegas and opens with the words “Peck Beck” in lights as a homage to Elvis Presley’s ’68 comeback special. It sees both musicians perform in the middle of a roulette wheel and features cameos by Sharon Stone and Gigi Goode while having a night out in Sin City.The song is the latest to be shared from Peck’s forthcoming album ‘Stampede’ which is set for release on August 2 via Warner.

Beck has kicked off his 2024 orchestral tour, and used the show to perform countless fan favourites, as well as new covers – check out footage of the gig and the full setlist below.The opening night of the tour took place at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Amphitheatre in Woodinville, Washington last Wednesday (July 3), before continuing over the weekend with a slot at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Saturday (July 6).To open the show, Beck launched the set with ‘Cycle’, the opening track from ‘Morning Phase’, before progressing into ‘The Golden Age’ – taken from his 2002 album ‘Sea Change’.

Beck was joined by an orchestra to perform his 2002 track ‘Paper Tiger’ on Jimmy Kimmel last night. Check it out below.In this cinematic version, the track — which comes from his 2002 album ‘Sea Change’ — takes on a new, melodramatic atmosphere.

Riot Fest is going to look a bit different from past iterations.For the first time ever, the long-running punk festival will take place Sept. 19-22 at Bridgeview, IL’s SeatGeek Stadium, which the fest has officially dubbed RiotLand.From 2015-23 (excluding 2020), Riot Fest took place at Chicago’s Douglas Park; they moved to the new venue this year due to disagreements with the Chicago Park District.“Though our curtains may have closed in Douglass Park, another one has opened,” Riot Fest co-founder Mike “Riot Mike” Petryshyn said, referring to “RiotLand” statement.

Hinds have shared their latest track ‘Boom Boom Back’ featuring Beck, and announced their new album ‘VIVA HINDS’.Serving as the album’s lead single, ‘Boom Boom Back’ the breezy track features a crisp guitar riff with the duo – Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote – and Beck asks “If you wanna fall in love in a bar tonight / Do you wanna fall in love with a broken heart? / Do you wanna ride? Ride in my Mirage? / Do you wanna be the one that feels the “Boom-Boom” back?”The song was the first track the duo wrote for the album following a creative rut in 2020 after the release of their third album ‘The Prettiest Curse’. They went on to join forces with Beck after the duo met by chance at a film screening on a trip to LA.Directed by Perote and Cosials, the track’s accompanying music video sees the two walking and driving all around Los Angeles in matching black outfits. The single is the second song to be released from the Spanish indie rockers’ upcoming album ‘VIVA HINDS’.

Gustaf have shared a brand new video for their latest single ‘Close’, which was directed by Beck.The video’s opening shot features a black-and-white silhouette of the group – comprised of Lydia Gammill, Tine Hill, Vram Kherlopian, Melissa Lucciola and Tarra Thiessen – between trees.From there, the track begins with is catchy bass line and with quick cuts of each band member’s face. The video serves as a sophisticated snapshot of the paranoia and urgency that the Brooklyn band exudes.Speaking of collaborating with Beck in a press release, the band shared: “One of the unexpected gifts that came out of the formation of this band is our friendship with Beck.

Matt Helders, Beck and St. Vincent have all appeared at the recent ‘Josh Homme & Friends’ beefit gig – watch fan-filmed footage of their performances below.Earlier this month, the Queens Of The Stone Age frontman announced a one-night only benefit gig in support of his charity, The Sweet Stuff Foundation. The gig took place on March 20 at the Belasco Hall in Los Angeles.Now, footage of the concert has appeared on social media, where an impressive lineup of artists took to the stage.

Josh Homme has announced his one-night-only ‘Josh Homme & Friends’ benefit gig with Dave Grohl, Matt Helders, Beck and more.The Queens Of The Stone Age frontman took to the band’s official social media accounts to share the details of the benefit gig. Taking place on March 20 at The Belasco in Los Angeles, California, ‘Josh Homme & Friends’ will be held in support of the Sweet Stuff Foundation.Other acts set to perform include The Kills, Jesse Hughes, Bill Burr, St.

Bourbon and Beyond Festival returns to Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition Center for four days of classic rock, country, jam bands, folk and more.Just a few of the biggies we can’t wait to see include Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Young, rising country star Zach Bryan, the legendary Dave Matthews Band, ’90s icons Matchbox Twenty and the tireless Tyler Childers.They’ll be joined by Beck, The National, My Morning Jacket, The War On Drugs and The Beach Boys.Plus, Fleet Foxes, too.That’s just scratching the surface, though.In total, over 100 acts are set to perform over the course of the long weekend.And if you want to secure your tickets for the massive musical extravaganza ASAP, we’re here to help.As of today, tickets are available for purchase.At the time of publication, our team found four-day general admission passes going for as low as $215 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $117 before fees.Still need a few more details before smashing that buy button?Keep scrolling.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Bourbon and Beyond below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day tickets can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

The Black Keys have announced details of a new star-studded album, and shared the lead single ‘Beautiful People (Stay High)’. Check it out below.Announced today (January 12), the band’s upcoming album will be titled ‘Ohio Players’, and will arrive as a follow-up to 2022’s ‘Dropout Boogie’.Scheduled to arrive on April 5 via Nonesuch, it will feature a variety of guest appearances too, including collaborations with the likes of Noel Gallagher and Beck. Pre-order/pre-save it here.To celebrate the album announcement, The Black Keys have shared the previously-teased lead single: the retro-inspired, feel-good anthem ‘Beautiful People (Stay High)’.Written by the band’s own Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, alongside help from longtime friends Dan “The Automator” Nakamura and Beck, the joyful track also comes with a vintage-looking music video.

Damon Albarn joined Beck in a live cover of Gorillaz’ ‘The Valley Of The Pagans’ during Beck’s Primavera Sound set in Buenos Aires on Sunday (November 26). “This is a song we wrote together during COVID times,” said Beck, as Albarn walked onstageto thunderous applause, which gave way to a spontaneous, prolonged crowd chant.

The Kills have spoken to NME about ‘00s tabloid infamy, indie sleaze, working with Beck and the need to push guitar music forward.Seven years on from 2016’s ‘Ash & Ice‘, the duo’s forthcoming sixth album ‘God Games’ marks an exciting evolution for the duo of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince. It was the first they began writing on a $100 keyboard rather than guitar, and the experimentation involved resulted in a very contemporary and organic rebirth record – exploring everything from gruesome hip-hop, future-Siouxsie voodoo, insidious gospel, flamenco noir, junk store balladry and beyond.“It changed everything about my songwriting,” Mosshart told NME. “We could do rhythms that were completely different, I was vocalising in a different way, melodies were coming to me that I don’t think would if I was just strumming away on an acoustic guitar.

Paul McCartney, Aurora, The Chemical Brothers and more will feature on ‘War Child Presents Secret 7”’ – a collection of seven songs by seven musicians on 700 records with each featuring unique artwork.Celeste, Hozier, Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Specials will also feature on the new project, with all records set to be exhibited and free to view at NOW Gallery from March 2 to 17, 2024.The concept of the charity initiative, which initially ran from 2012-2021, takes seven tracks by seven musicians, pressing each one to seven inch vinyl 100 times, creating 700 records.The sleeves for each are then designed by 700 creatives, ranging from renowned artists to newcomers. All sleeves will then be available to purchase via auction after the exhibition. However, the designer’s identity is only revealed after the record is sold.Previous sleeve designers include the likes of Ai Weiwei, Sir Peter Blake, Yoko Ono, David Shrigley, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Martin Parr and more.Check out the ‘War Child Presents Secret 7”’ tracklist below.1. Aurora – ‘A Different Kind of Human’2. Celeste – ‘Stop This Flame’3. Hozier – ‘Swan Upon Leda’4. Siouxsie & The Banshees – ‘Lullaby’5. Paul McCartney – ‘Pipes of Peace’6. The Chemical Brothers feat. Beck – ‘Skipping Like A Stone’7. The Specials – ‘We Sell Hope’“We are delighted to announce the return of the iconic Secret 7” project, which will help raise funds to support War Child’s crucial work in conflict zones around the world,” Head of War Child Records, Rich Clarke, said in a press statement.“War Child operates in some of the most challenging, hard-to-reach places to help children and families who are most severely affected by war.

The Chemical Brothers have teamed up with Beck on a new single called ‘Skipping Like A Stone’ – listen below.The song will appear on the electronic duo’s 10th studio album ‘For That Beautiful Feeling’, which is due for release on September 8 via EMI (pre-order/pre-save here).“The Chemical Brothers have a great predilection for exploration,” Beck explained of the collaboration in a statement.“They kind of sit in an unusual place between different eras of electronic music and DJ culture. It’s like they have one foot in multiple decades at the same time in a way that is utterly unique among their peers.”Tune in here:The Chemical Brothers – aka Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons – are set to release an official music video for ‘Skipping Like A Stone’, directed by their frequent collaborators Dom & Nic.“Working with the Chemical Brothers is a dream for any video director.