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Tricky: reveals why he turned down playing for the Queen in new interview

submitted by Nick Nov 2nd 2019 12:00 pm (www.nme.com)

“She ain’t my queen. My grandmother is my queen, and my auntie, my cousin, my daughters… the Queen’s never done anything for me."Tricky has revealed that he turned down the offer of performing for the Queen as part of the Millennium Dome celebrations in 2000, stating he was unwilling to perform the gig for free. In a new interview with The Independent, the Bristol-born artist explained the reason behind his decision: “The Queen wanted me to do […]The post Tricky reveals why he turned down playing for the Queen in new interview appeared first on NME.

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Tricky: to release ‘Hell Is Round The Corner’ autobiography – watch the trailer

submitted by Nick Oct 8th 2019 07:00 am (www.nme.com)

Early Massive Attack member and trip-hop pioneer opens upTricky performing in 2016.Tricky has released a trailer for his forthcoming autobiography, Hell Is Round The Corner. The trip-hop pioneer and early Massive Attack member will release his book – named after a song from his landmark record, ‘Maxinquaye’, which NME named the best album ...

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Green Day: Weezer and Fall Out Boy simultaneously released new songs – but which is best?

submitted by Nick Sep 11th 2019 01:00 pm (www.nme.com)

Joint tours can be a tricky one. When Beyoncé and Jay Z took their On The Run tour around the world last summer, they capped it off with a collaborative album that served as a reminder of their status as the President and first gentleman/lady of pop. But back in 2009, when Kanye West and Lady […]The post Green Day, Weezer and Fall Ou...

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Tricky: Check out Tricky's hard-hitting remix of IDLES' 'Colossus'

submitted by Nick Aug 16th 2019 04:00 pm (www.nme.com)

The new version of the track features on an upcoming compilation Tricky and IDLES' Joe TalbotTricky has remixed IDLES’ ‘Colossus’ for a brand new compilation. Scroll down to hear his take on the track now. The new remix of the song will feature on an upcoming compilation called ‘Test Of Time’, which is set to be released on Tricky’s ...

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Tricky: & Martina Topley-Bird Share Tributes To Their Late Daughter

submitted by Nick May 28th 2019 07:00 pm (stereogum.com)

Trip-hop pioneer Tricky and singer Martina Topley-Bird have announced that their daughter, Mazy Mina Topley-Bird, died earlier this month on 5/8. She was 24. As Pitchfork reports, both of her parents have penned tributes, and Tricky has also shared a song called "When You Go" that Mazy Mina Topley-Bird recorded in 2013. Listen and read…

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HEALTH: Maisie Williams on how ‘Game of Thrones’ stardom impacted on her mental health

submitted by Nick May 16th 2019 11:00 am (www.nme.com)

"You can just sit in a hole of sadness"Maisie Williams as Arya Stark in 'Game Of Thrones'Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams has explained how finding fame on the hit show adversely affected her mental health. The actress, who has drawn widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Arya Stark, told Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast how...

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