Listen to Rina Sawayama’s New Song “Bad Friend”

Coldplay have shared an expansive cover of Kid Cudi‘s 2008 hit ‘Day ‘n’ Nite’ – check out their version below.The cover arrives for a new Spotify Singles release, which also features a new version of ‘Let Somebody Go’, their recent collaboration with Selena Gomez.“‘Day ‘n’ Nite’ I loved when it came out, and I still love love love it,” frontman Chris Martin said of the band’s decision to cover the track, which they turn into a stadium-ready song full of pulsating synths.“Martin added: This is the first time I think that we’ve really taken proper time to record a cover, because in my head I could hear a version of it quite different from the original, that hopefully just reinforces what a brilliant song it is. One way or another I hope that anyone listening will just think, ‘Wow, Kid Cudi is amazing.’”Of ‘Let Somebody Go’, Martin added: “I have always loved Selena’s voice and when ‘Let Somebody Go’ arrived it felt like she was the only person to sing it with.“I’m so happy she said yes.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Hong Kong International Film Festival, scheduled to have taken place from the end of March, has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Organizers also canceled remaining screenings in the Cine Fan community outreach program.This decision follows the Hong Kong government’s moves earlier this week to extend social distancing measures until April 20, 2022.

K.J. Yossman Netflix has partnered with Creative U.K. to launch a program for U.K.

Nicola Sturgeon announced in the Scottish Parliament yesterday that the majority of covid restrictions would be dropped next month.

Pensioners in Cambuslang are still waiting for improvements to be made to their pothole-ridden street - nine months after South Lanarkshire Council declared repairs would be made.

The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure is set to be available on Netflix this March.This is according to a new trailer for the film from the streaming platform, which was released earlier today (February 23). In it, a band of pirates set off to find long-lost imperial treasure, but soon find their ship is battered by the elements while fending off other parties who are also interested in the treasure.The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure stars Kang Ha-neul (When the Camellia Blooms), Han Hyo-joo (W – Two Worlds Apart), Lee Kwang-soo (Sinkhole), Kwon Sang-woo (Hitman: Agent Jun) and EXO’s Sehun.

Rina Sawayama has shared a new rendition of her track ‘XS’, remixed by fellow London artist Bree Runway.‘XS’ was first released by Sawayama in March, ahead of the release of her self-titled debut album.

The first episode of Official Charts' new live stream series The Record Club has wrapped, featuring special guest Rina Sawayama.

Rina Sawayama’s debut album SAWAYAMA has had the kind of response most musicians could only dream of. “Revolutionary”, “pure pop gold” and “thrilling musical adventure” are just some of the plaudits critics have given to the near-universally praised record since it dropped last month.

It's an interesting time for musicians. As the world continues to battle the global coronavirus pandemic, artist everywhere are wondering just what their next can and should be.

The singer's debut album 'SAWAYAMA' came out yesterday (April 17)

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from Fiona Apple, Rina Sawayama, Lido Pimienta, Shabazz Palaces, and Black Dresses. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. (All releases featured here are independently selected by our editors. When you buy something through our affiliate links, however, Pitchfork earns an affiliate commission.)

Rina Sawayama is a Japanese British pop artist who has been gaining a big fan base over the years and she has finally dropped her debut album, Sawayama!

Ahead of the release of 'SAWAYAMA' on Friday

British rocker Rina Sawayama and singer Raveena recently swung by The FADER's offices to play a game of Would You Rather. During their sit-down, the two debate on who'd be a better backup singer out of legends Madonna and Sade.

"The concept of a chosen family is, to me, a queer one"

In times of crisis, it's important to stay connected with the people who really matter in your life. With her latest single, future-pop singer Rina Sawayama is making sure she does just that.

Rina Sawayama has shared a new song from her forthcoming debut, SAWAYAMA. “Chosen Family,” produced by PC Music’s Danny L Harle, is dedicated “to my queer friends who I now consider family,” Sawayama says in a press release. Hear it below.

For her first week of living under self-quarantine, Charli XCX made lemons out of lemonade by starting a series of livestreams with some of her favorite artists, including Diplo, Rita Ora, and many more. Now, the star is back with an even more stacked list of special guests to help fans get through their own social distancing practices.On Monday (March 30), Charli announced her brand new set of livestreams set to go up this week, with stars like Tove Lo, Rina Sawayama, Orville Peck and many more.Each stream also comes with its own interactive activity that she and her celebrity guest will be participating in to keep fans entertained.For example, on Monday at 3:00 p.m.

She's back!

"I wanted to offer my fans the chance to get creative while we're self-isolating"

Haim, Caroline Polachek, Grimes, The Black Madonna and more also appear

Rina Sawayama has shared another new song from her album SAWAYAMA. Listen to “XS” below.