Victoria Luxford

5 days ago | nme.com | Victoria Luxford

A dump truck has crashed into the iconic Los Angeles music venue Whisky a Go Go, just hours before the band Boy Hits Car were scheduled to perform there. Fox 11 LA reported that on Friday afternoon (May 9), the truck crashed into power poles and several vehicles in the venue’s car park before colliding with the building itself. No injuries have been reported. At the time, the LA-based band said on Instagram that power was out in the building and it was uncertain whether the gig would go ahead.

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NowSeven whiskeys are finalists in the Single-Barrel Bourbon section of the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Below are brief backgrounds and tasting notes on the finalists. Seven whiskeys are finalists in the Single-Barrel Bourbon section of the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits …

5 days ago | nme.com | Victoria Luxford

Spotify has unveiled a new feature that will allow users to “snooze” certain songs they need a break from. A press release from the music streaming giant introduced the option to remove a song from your recommendations for 30 days if you have grown tired of hearing it but don’t wish to eliminate it entirely. Spotify said: “This option allows you to temporarily remove a track from your recommendations, so you can keep things fresh while leaving the door open for a future reunion.

5 days ago | nme.com | Victoria Luxford

A big-budget biopic of Donald Trump is being promoted to potential investors at Cannes, with the promise of the project being “kinder” than 2024 release The Apprentice. Andrea Iervolino, producer of Ferrari and To The Bone, is hoping for a $100million budget to bring to the screen the life of the current President of the United States, according to a report from Deadline. It’s unclear if Trump is involved with the project, or has given his blessing.

5 days ago | nme.com | Victoria Luxford

The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club has announced it will be opening its first London venue, despite objections from the Met Police earlier this year. READ MORE: UK grassroots venues suffering from “the complete collapse of touring” – here’s how you can helpA press release revealed that a two-room, 350-person capacity club will be built within the basement of St Martin’s Lane hotel in Covent Garden. Their licence will allow them to be open until 1am on Monday – Saturday and midnight on Sunday.