Charli XCX reverses traditional gender stereotypes by averting the male gaze with her self-directed music video for new single 'Boys', which features everyone from the likes of Brendon Urie, Ezra Koenig, Flume, Jack Antonoff, Joe Jonas, and Mark Ronson - each participating in pink-washed activities that include drizzling syrup on stacks of pancakes, washing cars, cuddling puppies, bicep curling, and pillow-fighting.
We’ve been impatiently waiting three long years since 'Room 93', and now we at Coup De Main are ecstatic to be able to finally announce that Halsey will be coming to New Zealand NEXT WEEK for the very first time ever[!!!], in support of her new album 'hopeless fountain kingdom'.
It’s also been confirmed to us that while Halsey is in Auckland, she will perform at an exclusive acoustic showcase.
One of this year’s best pop songs thus far, Julia Michaels’ new single 'Uh Huh', now has a music video - as directed by Emil Nava - which characterises Michaels and her on-screen love interest.
Watch the 'Uh Huh' music video below...
P.S. Click here to read our latest interview with Michaels.
As well as announcing that their forthcoming second album 'Bambino' will be released on September 8th via Dirty Hit, Superfood have also shared a new song, 'Unstoppable' - which follows up 'Double Dutch' and 'I Can’t See'.
Coup De Main is delighted to announce that one of our 2017 Must-Know Artists, 15-year-old pop sensation Billie Eilish, will be coming to New Zealand for her very first live show on this side of the world, playing the Tuning Fork in Auckland on Monday, September 11th.
Tickets to the intimate show go on sale from 10am on Wednesday, July 26th.
And yes, THE SHOW IS ALL AGES!
Edgar Wright is worriedly asking me how I managed to bring him his favourite candy, Junior Mints - “Are you allowed to bring food into the country, because I thought customs were tough on that? You basically smuggled these in!” But all concern aside, he’s undeniably thrilled to receive a gift of his favourite snack during a press tour that has taken him [and the film’s star Ansel Elgort] all around the world.
Catfish And The Bottlemen are somewhat beloved in Australia - and not just because the band’s frontman Van McCann named the band after a busker he saw in Sydney when he was younger. They’ve been reliably playing live in Australia for two years now, and have grown a hugely loyal following over that time - that was solidified by a nearly sold-out show at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, following their appearance at Splendour In The Grass the night prior.
Off the back of their brand new album 'Something To Tell You', Haim returned to Australia this week to play Splendour In The Grass and a special one-off date at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre - which, needless to say, was floor-to-ceiling full of adoring fans who couldn’t quite believe their luck in securing tickets to the sold-out show.
With a voice that's caught the attention of both Jimmy Eat World and Ryan Adams (the latter of whom called her a "phenomenal songwriter"), there's something special about Courtney Marie Andrews. Having worked as a touring and session musician since leaving home at just age 16, as well as releasing her own music along the way, Andrews is well-versed in the music industry, most recently with her latest album, 'Honest Life'.
Sydney-based Haim fans, turns out its your lucky week as it’s just been announced that the sisters will be appearing at a one-hour signing session at Newtown record store, Hum Music (271 King Street), this Saturday July 22nd from 4pm to 5pm.
Plus, you can get a free Haim tote bag or a set of postcards (while stock lasts) when you purchase their new album, 'Something To Tell You', to gain entry into the signing.