Yungblud was forced to cancel a pair of concerts in England and Scotland as he continues to battle tonsillitis. The musician nixed a gig in Dundee, Scotland, on Thursday, July 10, before revealing on Instagram Stories that he would also be postponing his July 11 show in Liverpool, as well. …
Read More »Yungblud Confronts His Insecurities on 'Idols': This 'Was Almost My Last Chance'
Yungblud initially tried to make Idols right after his album 2020 Weird! hit Number One — but it didn’t come together at the time. Instead, he ended up working on Yungblud, his self-titled record from 2022 that, in his view, came together partially by “letting too many opinions in.” “I …
Read More »Florence Pugh Looks for the Light in Yungblud's Video for 'Zombie'
Yungblud has shared a music video for his song “Zombie,” which stars Florence Pugh. The video, directed by Charlie Sarsfield, sees the Thunderbolts actress embodying a doctor in the British NHS as she helps patients. She’s steadfast at work, but breaks down at home, with the video showcasing her with …
Read More »Yungblud's Guide to Good Emotions: Lady Gaga, Florence Pugh, Rogue Bartending, and More
Yungblud‘s recent single “Lovesick Lullaby” sent him on a search for uplifting emotions, or at the very least, ample distractions, to offset the dark clouds that sometimes trail behind him. During a recent visit to New York, the British rocker shared his guide to positive escapism, feeling good, and connecting …
Read More »Yungblud Will Interrogate Hero Worship on New Album 'Idols,' Then See It in Action on Tour
Yungblud will peel back the complex layers of hero worship on the first part of his forthcoming double album Idols, out June 20. In a statement, the musician explained the concept behind the 13-track project, saying: “We turn to others for an identity before turning to ourselves. Self-belief, self-reclamation, self-evolution …
Read More »Yungblud Channels 'Good Emotions' on Rousing Single 'Lovesick Lullaby'
Yungblud has unleashed a new single, “Lovesick Lullaby” alongside a Charlie Sarsfield-directed video for the track. The British musician described the making of the song as a “fucking party.” “Making this song was a fucking party and you can hear that on the recording,” he said in a statement. “[I …
Read More »Yungblud Embarks on 'Journey of Self-Reclamation' With 10-Minute Single
Yungblud is introducing his fourth studio album with a nearly 10-minute epic. On Tuesday, the British rocker released the cinematic video for his lengthy single “Hello Heaven, Hello,” which introduces his first album in three years. “’Hello Heaven, Hello’ is the opening statement to my new album,” he said in …
Read More »Machine Gun Kelly, Yungblud Revisit 'I Think I'm Okay' With a 'Sad Version' Five Years Later
MGK is returning to his Hotel Diablo era five years later. On Friday, the musician released a deluxe edition of the acclaimed LP, adding “sad versions” of fan-favorite songs “I Think I’m Okay” and “Glass House,” plus a new track, “El Pistolero.” To accompany the album revisit, MGK also released …
Read More »UMG Artists React to Their Music's Removal From TikTok: 'I'll Probably Be Okay, Right?'
The silencing of Universal Music Group’s artists on TikTok has become the talk of the music industry ahead of the Grammys, as fans and UMG-signed artists have been vocal about the licensing rift between the major label and the massively popular social media app. Of the artists who have thus …
Read More »Yungblud Parties in Tokyo Streets for New 'Happier' Video
Yungblud has released a new in-your-face, retro-themed video for his single “Happier,” which features Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes. Filmed in Tokyo, the music video showcases the two artists yelling at the top of their lungs to karaoke lyrics, playing arcade machines, and rocking out on a crowded dance …
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