BBC – Music – Review of The Invisible

Terrible things can happen to terrific people. Just ahead of the release of this second LP from Mercury Prize-nominated trio The Invisible, genial frontman Dave Okumu severely injured himself on-stage in Nigeria. He’s out of…

The Ivors Academy announce nominees and mentors for new Rising Star Award – Music News

The Ivors Academy has today announced the five nominees for its brand-new Rising Star Award with Apple Music. The Ivors – now in their 65th year – celebrate excellence in British and Irish songwriting and composing across…

BBC – Music – Review of Ladyhawke

Even a staunch Ladyhawke supporter could be forgiven for approaching this record with caution. For a start, there’s the title. Calling an album Anxiety hardly smacks of self-confidence, especially when that album is the follow-up…

Cher voices support for U.K.’s live music scene – Music News

Cher has come out in support of the U.K.’s live music scene amid calls for the British government to offer financial assistance to industry workers amid the Covid-19 crisis. The pop music icon, who has enjoyed a…

BBC – Music – Review of Bobby Womack

The passion for earthy R&B seemed to have dimmed as the 80s began. Synthesised confections abounded and veteran Bobby Womack, the Midnight Mover, was at a crossroads. His peers were either in the wilderness (

Lana Del Rey relies on management for ’emotional support’ – Music News

Lana Del Rey needs her management team for “emotional support” as much as she does for career guidance. The Video Games singer made headlines in May after being accused of racial insensitivity for naming stars including Doja…

T.I. to teach hip-hop class at Georgia college – Music News

Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., more commonly known as the rapper and actor T.I., has joined the faculty at Georgia’s Clark Atlanta University (CAU) to help teach a course about the hip-hop subgenre of trap music. The Live…

Elton John and Kelly Clarkson help raise $700,000 for Los Angeles Covid-19 relief – Music News

Appearances by Elton John and Kelly Clarkson helped Los Angeles TV station KTLA raise more than $700,000 (£567,700) for Covid-19 relief. Kelly, Josh Groban, Annie Lennox, CeeLo Green and others were among the stars who sang during…

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