#nme 2020

[shinypetrichor]

The 1975 live at The O2, London (February 21-22, 2020) 📸 Jenn Five/NME

#the 1975 #matty healy #adam hann #george daniel #ross macdonald #o2 2020 #my posts #nme 2020 #mohawk!matty #dailymusicians

[celebratingwomen]

Sydney Sweeney for NME magazine, 2024

#sydney sweeney #actress #actor #model #magazine #photoshoot #fashion #style #famous #celebrity #hair #makeup #2024 #2020s #nme magazine #nme

[tayfabe75]

"One of my heroes, Brian Eno, he kind of splits art into kind of two categories, like, cowboys and farmers. And farmers like to cultivate their thing and keep it the same, and cowboys like to kind of go out and find new passages. And I think that there's so many incredibly, wonderfully talented people in this room, and I don't have any advice 'cause I'm really scared and I feel really small. But my only advice would be, like, just be a cowboy. Be a cowboy."

February 12, 2020: The 1975 win the Innovation Award at NME Awards, and in his acceptance speech, Matty encourages the audience to 'be a cowboy'. (source)

#tatty #maylor #taylor x matty #year: 2020 #february 2020 #quote: matty healy #overlap: cowboys #connection: cowboy like me #nme awards

[snakes-oil]

(x) WHAT THE FUCK WHY HAVE I NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE

#you guys don't understand as a stan of both of them IM GOING ABSOLUTELY INSANE RN #gonna think about this for the rest of my life now #huge shoutout to the random portuguese woman i met on threads for sending this to me #and like i knew that they were at the nme awards 2020 at the same time BUT I DIDNT KNOW THEY TOOK A PICTURE TOGETHER????? #taylor swift #jimmy smith #foals #foals band

[rebornrosess]

dave ending dreamland with his child self saying goodbye to a camera but it’s also goodbye to the listener but it’s also a goodbye to innocence and a former self...what we manage to build on each of our flawed foundations is who we are...cruel but beautiful

#glanimals do NOT play when it comes to album sequencing #that shit was stunning and it was enough for me to forgive them for putting wcoym back-to-back with iasil #rockets -> domestic bliss -> heat waves is an admittedly insane sequence but it somehow works #if u consider every single shred of context like someone who hyperfixated on them like their life depended on it (it did) in 2020 #anyways this album is beautiful. idc what anyone says. #and granted i’m saying this as someone who could have a degree in glass animals lore but the emotional weight of each song is commendable #their nme interview is absolutely devastating and provides the necessary context for the album and it’s wonderfully written #not to be like. u need to know everything about it to enjoy it but. it significantly adds to the experience. #u just can’t listen to a glanimals album out of order. #dreamland #glass animals

[richardarmitagefanpage]

Two years ago today, Richard shared with NME the soundtrack to his life.

#richard armitage #soundtrack of my life #nme #two years ago today #june 12 2020

[qazastra]

the 1 the only tim nelson of cub sport (NME 2020)

#the pic for this is from an nme article from 2020!! #m #my art #gorls who cant properly take art pics: me #bands #cub sport #:-)

[millionsecretsofjazz]

#nme #stella donnelly #2020

[speaknowtaylorsversions]

this girl was ahead of her time

#nme awards 2020 #ttpd

[0613magazine]

200826 NME

BTS: “We’re eager to give comfort and joy through our music now more than ever”

The global superstars tell us about euphoric new single 'Dynamite', their upcoming album and how lockdown reinforced their love of music

Pop music has long been a healing force in the world, reflecting the times that we’re living through – be that on a macro or micro scale – and offering comfort, support and a vehicle to process our experiences through. BTS are pros at this, and often hold a mirror up to the struggles facing young people in society and in their relationships with others and themselves in their songs.

Their new single ‘Dynamite’ – their first entirely in English – might not reference our current state of global turmoil in its lyrics (instead focusing on the good times gone by in lines such as “Bring a friend / Join the crowd”), but it was borne out of the same desire to help soothe their fans.

It achieves this in spades, and is a potent tonic from pandemic life that. In another time, the song would serve as a soundtrack to days spent endlessly lingering in the sun and “danc[ing] til the break of dawn”. This is a song that takes you on a ride into an alternate world of freedom and fun.

BTS, like everyone, have felt the impact of the pandemic pressing pause on their plans this year. Instead of using this time to take a few months off, they’ve thrown themselves into making a new album (due for release later this year), taking on all duties from the music to visuals and marketing to choreography. As well as helping others, focusing on music has aided them in this time too.

“At first, we were all lost,” rapper and leader RM said at the band’s online press conference last week (August 21) when NME asked how they’d all been getting on. “It was very hard the more time passed.” But the process of time and a forced break also gave them a renewed perspective: “Things that are suspended in water will settle to the bottom after a while and then you get clean water. This allowed us to settle down and allowed us to see more clearly in the future. Covid-19 put a halt to many of our activities, but it also gave us a chance to not just work on music, but to think really deeply about music.”

The band describe coming across ‘Dynamite’, which was written by songwriters Jessica Agombar and David Stewart, as “destiny”, as well as a chance for them to try their hand at something new. “When things were difficult and frustrating for us, this was a sort of ray of light, a sip of sweet water,” RM said. “We call this our own recharge project and we hope that it will be able to recharge your own batteries, even if it’s only for a moment.”

As ‘Dynamite’ fights for the Number One spot on the Official UK Singles Chart (and will almost certainly score them their highest charting UK debut to date), we caught up with BTS to talk about spreading joy, their upcoming VMAs performance and their next album.

Historically, disco music has served as a form of escapism, giving listeners reprieve from society’s hardships. There are many music genres that can give the positive energy you were after – why was disco the right route to go down in terms of ‘Dynamite’’s sound?

BTS: “We didn’t intend to choose disco for our digital single. We came across the song while working on our new album. When we first heard the demo, the upbeat sound and energy of the track instantly cheered us up. We wanted  ‘Dynamite’ to deliver a message of hope to our fans in these difficult times, so this disco pop genre track felt like the perfect fit.”

The dance routines in your videos are usually highly choreographed but ‘Dynamite’ feels a lot looser and more spontaneous in places. How does that reflect what you want people to take from the song?

BTS: “The choreography is cheerful and crisp and goes well with the song. The gestures and moves not only bring out the unique personalities and vibes of each member, but it’s also really catchy and easy to learn. As much as we want people to be uplifted by this tune, we hope a lot of people will be able to pick up the dance moves easily and groove away!”

RM, in the ‘Dynamite’ press conference you said the coronavirus halting your planned activities gave you a chance to think really deeply about music too. Can you share what you meant by that?

RM: “It has been a difficult year for many. We have also had to face many surprises and changes. That naturally made us think profoundly about music. We can honestly say that we love it, and we are passionate about singing and dancing more than anyone. We realised, however, that no matter how passionate we are, we need our fans there to listen to our songs and watch us perform. It made us eager to comfort and give joy to people through our music and performance more than ever. That is how ‘Dynamite’ came to be. We decided to accept new challenges and be more flexible.”

You’re performing at the VMAs on August 31, an awards ceremony that has seen many iconic performances over the years from the likes of Madonna, Nirvana, Beyoncé, and Eminem. What does it mean to you for BTS to be getting the chance to join that list?

BTS: “First and foremost, it’s an honour to perform ‘Dynamite’ for the very first time at the VMAs! Although we will be connecting from Seoul, we’re excited at the opportunity to perform alongside many incredible artists. We’d like to credit our ARMYs for their unbelievable support that allowed us to participate in amazing opportunities like this.”

Break The Silence: The Movie is out next month and follows you on your 2019 ‘Love Yourself: Speak Yourself’ world tour. What are your favourite memories or were the most important moments for each of you from that tour?

BTS: “Performing on stage with our fans is definitely the highlight of the tour. But we did enjoy some moments off stage as well and you can see all of those moments in the new movie too.”

June’s Bang Bang Con earned you the Guinness World Record for most-viewed livestream concert. What was the experience of holding your own virtual concert like for you?

BTS: “We never expected such a remarkable accomplishment. It was quite a memorable and valuable experience for us to perform for our ARMYs even in these hard times. The fact that we won’t stop navigating ways to stay connected with our fans means a lot to us.”

You’re currently working on a new album and have shared out different roles – e.g. Jimin as project manager and V in charge of visuals. How has undertaking these roles changed your perspective on the album-making process?

BTS: “This upcoming album really reaches new heights in terms of active participation from the members. We each take our share of responsibility for the team and act with initiative; increasing our responsibility from general participation to taking charge of more significant portions of the creative process allowed us to consider many more aspects of music.”

Source: NME

#2020 #bts #nme magazine

[noisemx]

NME - Into the Summer Light (09/22, paint, wood, & metal).

#nme #art #art stencil #into the summer light #painting #wood #metal #street art #2022 #2020's #pink theme

[shinypetrichor]

Matty Healy and Beabadoobee at NME Awards 2020

#matty healy #beabadoobee #nme awards 2020 #my gifs #mattyhealyedit #endlessmatty #mohawk!matty

[celebratingwomen]

Summer Walker for NME magazine, 2021

#2021 #2020s #singer #model #photoshoot #fashion #style #famous #celebrity #hair #makeup #magazine #nme #nme magazine #black girl magic #black beauty #black model #black woman #black women #summer walker

[tayfabe75]

February 12, 2020: The 1975 perform live at the NME Awards. (source)

#tatty #maylor #taylor x matty #year: 2020 #february 2020 #nme awards #song: people #song: i like america & america likes me

[tinyfantasminha]

NO ONE TOUCH NME NO ONE TOUCH ME SHUT UP I WAITED OVER 3 YEARS FOR THIS WHAT THEFNCUK WHAT THE FUCK KHES HERE I CANT BELIEVE HES HERE HES HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

HIS MASTERCHEGF CARD IS FINALLY HERE

DO I HAVE TO REPEAT THAT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 3 YEARS THAT HE GETS A SR CARD???????? HIS LAST EVENT SR WAS HIS SCARY MONSTERS CARD IN 2020. THE FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME THAT WE HAVE A GROOVY THATS NOT FROM A SSR CARD

IM YELLING OHMYGOD LOOK AT HIM HES SO ADORABLE WE CAN SEE HIS EARS POKING THE HAT UNDERNEATH????????? HE LOOKS READY TO COOK A MEAN BREAKFAST FOR YOU

#AND HIS RIPPING MUSCLES?????????? BULGING INSIDE THE SHIRT????????????? #AWOOOOOAOWOOWGAOWAGAAAAAA IM FUCKIGN CRYING WE ARE GONNA GET A GROOVY!!! A SR GROOVY!! FINALLY #IS HE GOING TO BE STRUGGLING FOR HIS LIFE OR ACTUALLY COOKING WELL I DONT KNOW I NEED TO KWNO #GUYS ILOVE HIM IM GONNA THROW UPP #twisted wonderland #jack howl #rotting

[shineemoon]

TAEMIN ✨ NME Interview (Full → HERE)

“A lot of my songs carry words that could be considered negative and although positive words have power, I think it’s more attractive to make the negative look beautiful.”

Taemin’s definition of love: “There’s different forms. There is love that you receive from your parents, the love from your girlfriend or boyfriend, and the love from fans. But there’s always a sacrifice, and pushing someone to sacrifice is also love. There are a lot of things I gain from being a singer but, at the same time, there are lots of things I have to give up, and these are the ones I emphasised in this single.”

“I learned to be careful to trust someone, because it really hurts when someone suddenly disappoints you. It’s very important in relationships to be careful about what you talk and what you do.” These words reflect Taemin’s growth since he released his previous mini-album, 2020’s ‘Advice’, shortly before enlisting in South Korea’s obligatory military service. During that break from music, he realised that people learn from experience. “I found out that I’m interested in different hobbies, different food, different restaurants, different vacation spots. Having moments to relax were an opportunity to feel like the person Taemin, instead of the artist Taemin.”

“I like to separate the personas. It’s like actors, who separate the person and the character. Off stage, I think I’m more playful and simpler, like a little kid.” While reminiscing about this dichotomy, he goes as far as to compare his life to the 1998 satirical drama The Truman Show. “In the movie, Jim Carey realises that everyone has been watching him at the end. I came to SM [Entertainment] when I was 12 years old, and the period of time when I was training, my debut, all the moments where I was growing up were shared and seen by a lot of people, so I relate to that.”

“The music video was [also] inspired by this book called Eroticism, by George Bataille. It covers a lot of topics about breaking taboos, and I thought about how this can reflect on my music and the perspective I put into it. For example, showing skin is still a taboo, so when a male performer rips their shirt and the crowd goes wild, I wanted to understand and incorporate the concept of breaking that taboo.” He describes his albums as ways into himself. “I always learn something. Like when you’re writing a journal, you can organise your thoughts [there], but I find that I’m able to organise what I learned and what I think through the albums that I release.” And then, in order to apply his lessons, he pours all his “energy and passion” into performances, to the point of no regrets. “Because there’s some wear to any image, I always think of how to change and show different sides of myself.”

“I have a very different lifestyle than most people, and I realised that, because of my career, I receive a lot of love and support. I knew it in my head, but now I feel it in my skin. Many people my age are still finding their way, so I feel very fortunate to have found out what I love to do.”

#SHINee #taemin #lee taemin #guilty #interview