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It's time we stopped talking about Madonna's age
Love her or hate her, you can't deny that Madonna is and always has been a stunningly beautiful woman. Meanwhile, she has also always been the centre of controversy with her bold looks and daring...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 29th March 2021
Lil Nas X is the queer artist the LGBTQ+ community needs right now
Music fans are divided once again by the music genius that is Lil Nas X, as he drops a masterful new single Montero (Call Me by Your Name) - the video for which is an...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 26th March 2021
The internet mocks Ian Brown once again over COVID vaccination rage
Once again, Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has caused a stir with his opinions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. He's even dropped out of Warrington's Neighbourhood Weekender festival over alleged requirements that attendees must be vaccinated....
News posted in Music / Festivals on 26th March 2021
The Best of Elton John: A birthday playlist for the Piano Man himself
To celebrate his 74th birthday, we look at some of Elton John's most legendary numbers. Meanwhile, he has unveiled a few rare numbers of his own which are now on digital format for the first...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th March 2021
Twitter reacts to unforgivable headlines surrounding the death of convicted murderer Phil Spector
With the news that Phil Spector - convicted murderer of Lana Clarkson - has passed away at the age of 81 due to COVID-19 complications, many headlines have displayed shocking ignorance and insensitivity by choosing...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 18th January 2021
Thom Yorke, Garbage and more react to disastrous visa negotiations
In a move that has stirred a deep sense of betrayal among members of the music industry, it has been revealed that the UK may well have rejected a deal to allow British artists to...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th January 2021
Racism or white fragility? We need to talk about Lana Del Rey
She's been accused of racism before now, but Lana Del Rey doesn't seem to make it any better when she tries to defend herself. We don't for a minute believe that the singer is a...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th January 2021
The internet savagely reacts to Demi Lovato's new music announcement in the wake of Capitol seige
The world reacted in shock and disgust this week in the wake of violent Trump supporters storming the US Capitol to protest Joe Biden's victory. Perhaps the most shocking thing about the whole situation though...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 7th January 2021
Are you an elitist? 10 annoying reasons you might be guilty of musical snobbery
We live in a world where accessing any kind of music is at its most simple, which means that underground artists and indie labels can be appreciated by more and more people with the click...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 6th January 2021
Upcoming Releases: The January albums ringing in 2021
As much as the arts have been struggling with the lack of live shows, the last 12 months have been nothing if not inspirational in terms of creativity. So we're expecting an extra special year...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 5th January 2021
People are re-sharing a 1983 interview on race with David Bowie and it's beyond iconic
It's coming up to the 5th anniversary of the death of David Bowie and as usual this week his fans are reflecting on some of his most iconic moments during his lifetime. One memory doing...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 4th January 2021
Album of the Week: Getting nostalgic remembering the release of Kesha's Animal
It's been 11 years since we were rocking out to Kesha's iconic debut album; a time where "Tik Tok" meant something different to what it does now; and we still have a lot of love...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 1st January 2021
Time for a fresh start? Here's our ultimate New Year playlist
The New Year is almost here, and we've never been more relieved or felt the need to celebrate more. Of course, our celebrations will be dampened by social distancing regulations, but we reckon a good...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 31st December 2020
Do you support The K*nts? Why we love a Christmas Number One sabotage
Between the US and the UK, Christmastime looks largely the same. However, there are a few traditions in the UK has that have somehow escaped our friends across the pond such as Christmas crackers, Boxing...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 23rd December 2020
From WAP to Say So: 10 pop songs that made our year
While we've been forced to party in the comfort of our own living rooms over the course of 2020, that doesn't mean we haven't had fun. The pop world has continued to push out hit...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 22nd December 2020
The Year of the Woman: Our top 10 albums of 2020
Apparently, being shut up indoors all year has had quite the positive effect on the females of the music industry, since every single one of our top 10 favourite albums in 2020 have all been...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 21st December 2020
Christmas Album of the Week: We're still enjoying A Very She & Him Christmas
Seeing as it's only one week until Christmas, we thought this week's album of the week could be a celebration of one of our favourite festive albums of all time: A Very She & Him...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 18th December 2020
Why Lizzo's smoothie cleanse is dividing fans on social media (and why she deserves a break)
So here's the thing: We all know that fad diets are ineffective in the long term and often come with a number of health risks, and frankly any celebrity out there promoting them for the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 15th December 2020
Taylor Swift - Evermore Album Review
Taylor Swift fans can't believe their luck this week as they are gifted with the early Christmas present that is yet another surprise album from their idol. Evermore follows just five months after Folklore; the...
Review posted on 11th December 2020
Unique Christmas stocking fillers for the music lover in your life
It's almost Christmas but most of us are probably still scrabbling around trying to order a few last minute gifts. If you're stuck for stocking fillers but don't want to opt for the usual junk,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th December 2020
Tainted Love, Hallelujah and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: 10 covers that you probably know better than the originals
How many times in your life have you found yourself listening to a song that you think you know inside out, only to discover that that's not even the original version? We're guessing at least...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th December 2020
Yungblud - Weird! Album Review
We've not quite reached the end of 2020 just yet, but Yungblud's follow-up to 2018's phenomenal 21st Century Liability - Weird! - is certainly a high note for this final month of chaos. While the...
Review posted on 4th December 2020
November 2020 Favourites: From Olafur Arnalds to Kylie Minogue, every genre has something to cheer us
We're entering into the final month of the year and it feels like we're moving forward into a new era of hope. Nothing gives us more optimism than some of the albums that have presented...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 1st December 2020
Album of the Week: Exploring the '80s London club scene with Soft Cell's Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
It's 39 years since this groove-laden '80s sensation was released to the world from West Yorkshire synth-pop newcomers Soft Cell. Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret came out on Some Bizzare Records, and featured one of the most...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 27th November 2020
Here's why music fans are salty about this year's Grammy nominations
The nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards are finally here, but it's left a lot of people scratching their heads in bewilderment. Not only are there a number of names on there that have...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th November 2020
Friday the 13th Special: The five creepiest stories of the music world
Happy Friday the 13th to those who love all things strange and sensationalist! Today we thought we'd feed that morbid streak by exploring some of the craziest things that have happened in the music industry...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th November 2020
Doja Cat and more pop sweethearts who embraced a darker image
It seems we're not the only ones whose jaws dropped when we saw Doja Cat crawl out of a television screen The Ring style with a ripped dress, dark make-up and lank hair at the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th November 2020
Getting Closer to God: The greatest Nine Inch Nails covers of all time
Last weekend was a seminal moment for industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails as they were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 31 years after the release of their debut album...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 9th November 2020
Album of the Week: The return of The Creatures' Boomerang
Today we celebrate 31 years since the release of Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie's collaborative second album under The Creatures moniker, Boomerang. Another exotica themed record that may sound by the title as though it has...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 6th November 2020
Upcoming Releases: From disco to hard rock, November looks to be an interesting month
This month there really seems to be something for everybody be it hard rock or disco-pop. We're looking forward to a genre-bending journey with some long-awaited returns as well some new faces; quite the voyage...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 4th November 2020
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Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review
Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.
WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...
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Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...
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