coup de main - noun
\ˌkü-də-ˈmaⁿ
Definition of coup de main : an attack that achieves complete surprise.
\ˌkü-də-ˈmaⁿ
Definition of coup de main : an attack that achieves complete surprise.
Interview: Openside x Converse.
August 11, 2017 by
Rose Riddell
Having opened for the likes of Twenty One Pilots, Melanie Martinez, Ellie Goulding, and more, New Zealand band Openside are as energetic in real life as their hook-laden music would suggest. While enthusiastically drawing self-portraits of themselves, the four-piece band excitedly discuss what 2017 has in store for them - and with a new single set for release in just a few weeks time, they’re on the brink of gaining more momentum than ever before.
We spoke to Openside about their upcoming new single, how style plays a role in the band, and more...
Listen: Elohim & Whethan - 'Sleepy Eyes'.
Ahead of her upcoming North American tour dates, Elohim has released a new song, 'Sleepy Eyes', which she has teamed up with Chicago-based producer Whethan on, and is irresistibly perfect for all your upcoming Spring/Summer playlists.
Listen to 'Sleepy Eyes' below...
P.S. Click here to read our latest interview with Elohim.
Listen: Gabrielle Aplin’s new song 'Waking Up Slow'.
Gabrielle Aplin has returned with new single 'Waking Up Slow' - lifted from her upcoming 'Avalon' EP (out September 15th), which will be released via her own independent record label, Never Fade Records.
'Avalon' EP Tracklist:
1. Waking Up Slow
2. Say Nothing
3. Used To Do
4. Stay
Listen to 'Waking Up Slow' below...
Watch: 'The Boyega Is Mine'.
James Corden and Jeffrey Tambor fight over the affections of one John Boyega in this recreation/parody of Brandy & Monica's classic 'The Boy Is Mine' - which features Tambor feeding Boyega pancakes, as well as some other extremely romantic happenings.
Watch 'The Boyega Is Mine' below...
Listen: The National’s new song 'Carin At The Liquor Store'.
In the lead-up to the release of The National’s upcoming new album 'Sleep Well Beast' (out September 8th), the band have unveiled another new track, 'Carin At The Liquor Store' - accompanied by a video directed by Casey Reas, and filmed by La Blogothèque.
Watch the 'Carin At The Liquor Store' music video below...
Listen: Haim x BloodPop’s 'Little Of Your Love' remix.
Following up the release of their new album 'Something To Tell You' last month, Haim have now also dropped an excellent BloodPop remix of 'Little Of Your Love', which is no doubt going to be a Summer playlist essential this year.
Listen to the remix below...
P.S. Keep an eye out for our new interview with Haim in CDM Issue #21 - out September 4th!
Stevie Nicks announces 2017 NZ tour dates.
Stevie Nicks today announced her return to New Zealand for an exclusive run of her 24 Karat Gold shows this November in Auckland and Dunedin, with the Chrissie Hynde-fronted Pretenders opening at both dates.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, August 18 at 1pm.
Watch: Wolf Alice perform 'Don't Delete The Kisses' acoustic.
While on tour in America recently, Wolf Alice debuted an acoustic version of new song 'Don't Delete The Kisses' which they’ve been performing during live sessions for local radio stations.
Watch acoustic renditions of 'Don't Delete The Kisses' below...
P.S. Keep an eye out for our new interview with Wolf Alice in CDM Issue #21 - out September 4th.
Watch: Alex (Karaoke) Turner takes on Santana’s 'Smooth'.
Following his re-interpretation of 'Tiny Dancer' (with Miles Kane and Lana Del Rey), Alex Turner recently turned his sights to Santana’s song 'Smooth' - which originally features vocals from Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas - choosing to indulge in a karaoke rendition at a friend’s party.
Watch some karaoke footage below...