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Flo Milli reveals album release date and shares new song, ‘No Face’

Flo Milli has revealed details of her debut album release date, previewed once again today with the release of a new song, ‘No Face’ – check that out below. READ MORE: Flo Milli: “I’m always shooting for bigger. If I had a goal then, it’s bigger now” Her debut album is called ‘You Sill Here, Ho?’ and arrives on July 22 via RCA. It follows on from her debut mixtape, ‘Ho, Why Is You Here?’ Since the release of that, Milli has collaborated with the likes of Rico Nasty and announced the first song from her debut album, ‘Conceited‘, which arrived last month. Check out the new song here: Advertisement Milli’s previous singles ‘Ice Baby’ and ‘PBC (Pretty Black Cute)’ will also appear on her forthcoming LP. Speaking to NME back in March, Flo Milli said her upcoming new project will be all about versatility, a fact derived from her “beat selections” and “just the whole vibe of it all”. “This mixtape is going to be more mature so you can see that side of me… I can’t say too much – I don’t want to give too much away and you can’t enjoy the surprise later,” she added. She continued: “Around the… Read More →

14JULNews

Zico confirms tracklist for upcoming mini-album ‘Grown Ass Kid’

South Korean rapper Zico has dropped the tracklist for his forthcoming mini-album ‘Grown Ass Kid’. READ MORE: Hwasa: “I’m still in the phase of trying to find a balance and trying to feel alive” On July 13, Zico took to his personal Instagram page to share a picture of a blackboard with the list of tracks set to appear on his forthcoming record handwritten on it. According to his post, ‘Grown Ass Kid’ will be led by the title track ‘괴짜 (Freak)’, ‘Seoul Drift’, ‘Trash Talk’, ‘OMZ Freestyle’ and ‘Nocturnal Animals’, with a sixth spot on the tracklist left blank as of writing. Notably, the tracks ‘Trash Talk’ and ‘Nocturnal Animals’ include featuring artists as indicated on the board, however their names are currently left to be announced later on. Meanwhile, the tracklist also indicates that both these songs as well as ‘OMZ Freestyle’ have been written, composed and arranged by Zico himself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 우지호 (@woozico0914) Advertisement The release of the ‘Grown Ass Kid’ tracklist comes shortly after the rapper’s label, KOZ Entertainment, shared in an official statement via XSports News yesterday (July 13) that Zico will be releasing the record on… Read More →

13JULNews

K-Pop, ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Parasite’ celebrated in new Korean exhibition at V&A

A new exhibition at the V&A museum in London is celebrating Korean culture – with the likes of K-pop, Squid Game, Parasite and more all included. READ MORE: ‘Squid Game’ review: child’s play turns deadly in a cutting critique of late-stage capitalism Opening in September 2022, the landmark exhibition, called ‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’, will be the first exhibition of its kind to celebrate the culture of South Korea in this way. A press release says: “From K-Pop costumes to K-drama props and posters, alongside photography, sculpture, fashion, video and pop culture ephemera, the exhibition will invite visitors to delve into the phenomenon known as ‘hallyu’ – meaning ‘Korean Wave’. Hallyu rose to prominence in the late 1990s, rippling across Asia before reaching all corners of the world and challenging the currents of global pop culture today.” Advertisement It continues: “Hallyu! The Korean Wave will explore the makings of the Korean Wave through cinema, drama, music and fandoms, and underline its cultural impact on the beauty and fashion industries. The exhibition will feature around 200 objects across four thematic sections – including some loans never seen in the UK before – alongside pop culture ephemera and digital displays.” Some of the highlights of… Read More →

13JULNews

Girls Generation to perform live at SMTown Live concert

Girls’ Generation are set to have an onstage reunion at the upcoming ‘SMTOWN LIVE’ concert this August. READ MORE: CIX on finally performing overseas: “It’s just the beginning for us” Yesterday (July 12), SM Entertainment released the final line-up of artists scheduled to perform at its first in-person SMTOWN event in five years, titled ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2022: SMCU Express @ Human City Suwon’. The concert will be taking place on August 20, at the Suwon World Cup Stadium. In the list of performing acts, which include veteran groups BoA, TVXQ and Super Junior, Girls’ Generation are listed as a separate act set to perform during the show. Members Taeyeon and Hyoyeon are also listed as solo performers and are expected to perform with supergroup GOT The Beat. <‘SMTOWN LIVE 2022 : SMCU EXPRESS@HUMAN CITY_SUWON’ LINE-UP>⁰ ⁰#KANGTA #BoA #TVXQ! #SUPERJUNIOR #GirlsGeneration #GirlsGeneration_TAEYEON_HYOYEON #SHINee_KEY_MINHO #EXO_SUHO_XIUMIN_CHEN_DO_KAI#RedVelvet#NCT#aespa#GOT_the_beat #HYO #Raiden #GINJO #IMLAY #JEB pic.twitter.com/pFGvfeW7Yu — SMTOWN (@SMTOWNGLOBAL) July 12, 2022 Advertisement Girls’ Generation’s upcoming performance will see the group reunite ahead of their much-anticipated comeback for the first time since since their indefinite hiatus that began in October 2017. The group are set to release a new album in celebration of their 15th anniversary this… Read More →

13JULNews

Bob Dylan announces first UK tour in over five years

Bob Dylan has announced his first UK headline shows in over five years – tickets will be available from here. The legendary musician’s upcoming stint on these shores forms part of his ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ world tour, which started in the US in late 2021. READ MORE: Bob Dylan – ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ review: arguably his grandest poetic statement yet Dylan is due to hit the road once again this October, kicking things off with an intimate four-night billing at the London Palladium (October 19, 20, 23, 34). Advertisement He’ll then visit the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff (26), the Bonus Arena in Hull (27) and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham (28) before ending the run with two consecutive performances at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow (30, 31). Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (July 15) – purchase yours from here and see the full live itinerary below. A string of European dates is scheduled between September 25 and October 17, with stop-offs including Oslo, Paris (three nights), Brussels and Amsterdam (two nights). Bob Dylan 2022 UK tour dates. CREDIT: Press The forthcoming shows are billed as “non-phone events”, per a press release. Audience members will be required to put… Read More →

12JULNews

Boy Pablo embraces summer loving in new single ‘Be Mine’

Boy Pablo is back, delivering feel-good summer vibes in new single ‘Be Mine’. READ MORE: Boy Pablo: “I’m just a normal dude that got lucky” The track, out today (July 12), dropped alongside an official music video that was filmed shortly after Boy Pablo’s Primavera Sound performance in Barcelona. The video opens with a close-up performance straight into the camera by Pablo. The intimate action is coupled with a delicate swoon of rhythms that builds to a funky melody which is shown to be delivered by a full band, Pablo then cruising on the road in a pensive and romantic state. Advertisement Watch it below: In a press release, Boy Pablo – aka Nico Muñoz – said of the track’s soundscape: “I’ve been obsessed with cumbia music for a while now so it became natural for me to try writing something inspired by it. It was one of those songs I didn’t expect to write, it just appeared. “It’s basically a cheeky way to approach a love interest that you know has a slight interest in you. I feel like it’s a very Latino romantic thing to do.” The release of ‘Be Mine’ today marks the first new music from… Read More →

12JULNews

Marcus Mumford reveals Clairo and Phoebe Bridgers are on new solo album

Marcus Mumford has revealed that Clairo and Phoebe Bridgers will be on his upcoming new solo album. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Mumford & Sons In a handwritten note shared to Instagram earlier today (July 12), Mumford revealed that his new solo album would arrive on September 16 and that it would feature the likes of Clairo, Bridgers and more. He wrote: “In January 2021, facing demons I danced with for a long time in isolation, I wrote a song called ‘Cannibal’. Advertisement “I took it to my friend Blake Mills, and we began the process of making this album, dear to my heart, called (self titled). “It comes out September 16th 2022, produced by Blake Mills, and featuring Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo and Monica Martin.” You can see the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcus Mumford (@marcusmumford) Back in June, there was speculation that Mumford would launch a solo career. According to Page Six, the singer was said to have shared the news during a live set at a Spotify event on the French Riviera on June 20 as part of Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity 2022. Advertisement The… Read More →

12JULNews

R Kelly is reportedly engaged to one of his alleged “victims”

R Kelly has reportedly become engaged to one of his alleged sexual assault “victims”. In November 2019, Kelly had denied allegations made by long term girlfriend Joycelyn Savage and one of the alleged assault victims in Kelly’s sex trafficking trial, that her relationship with the singer had allegedly evolved into one of manipulation, surveillance, and threats. In a now-deleted Patreon account, Savage detailed how Kelly allegedly gave her “commands”, requiring she address him as “Master” or “Daddy”. It has now emerged that Savage has since written a letter detailing an alleged engagement between herself and Kelly, delivering it in June to US District Honourable Judge Ann Donnelly. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Savage began: “My name is Joycelyn Savage, and I’m Robert Kelly’s fiancé. I’m writing this letter in support of Robert in advance of his sentencing, so I can explain to the court that I’m not the victim that the government has portrayed me to be.” In her letter, Savage denied the allegations that she had been held against her will by Kelly, calling for a lenient sentence for the singer and her alleged partner. Elsewhere in the letter, Savage describes her alleged relationship with Kelly as “amazing”,… Read More →

12JULNews

Apink CHOBOM make debut with whimsical ‘Copycat’ music video

New Apink sub-unit CHOBOM, comprising members Chorong and Bomi, have debuted with a playful music video for ‘Copycat’. READ MORE: Apink reflect on over a decade in the K-pop industry: “We are still standing strong” In the colourful new visual, Chorong and Bomi appear as mannequins who come to life and begin exploring the world around them. Dressed in matching outfits, the duo wander several rooms, including a fashion studio and indoor pool, before escaping into the outdoors. “I’m your copy, copycat / Let me do whatever I want / As much as you like / A perfectly similar collabo,” they sing in the upbeat chorus. Advertisement In addition to ‘Copycat’, the new single album includes two B-sides, ‘Oscar’ and ‘Feel Something’, which were released at the same time. First announced last month, Apink’s first-ever sub-unit comes 11 years after the girl group’s debut in 2011. The group are rounded out by other members Jung Eunji, Oh Hayoung and Kim Namjoo. At the time, IST Entertainment noted that “Apink has had one-time combinations of members for some tracks or concert performances, but this is its first time forming an official subunit to release an actual album.” ‘Copycat’ arrives five months… Read More →

12JULNews

Architects announce new album ‘The Classic Symptoms Of A Broken Spirit’, share new track ‘Tear Gas’

Architects have announced their 10th studio album ‘The Classic Symptoms Of A Broken Spirit’ and shared new track ‘Tear Gas’ – check it out below. READ MORE: Architects: “People will recoil in horror at this record – and then find they actually like it” The follow-up to 2021’s ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’ is due out October 21 via Epitaph Records and is available to pre-order here. Produced by Architects’ Dan Searle and Josh Middleton, with vocalist Sam Carter providing additional production, the band went into the studio shortly after the release of ‘For Those That Wish To Exist, which was mostly made remotely due to COVID restrictions. Advertisement According to a press release, the band were buoyed by finally being back in the room together and ‘The Classic Symptoms Of A Broken Spirit’ is more “free, playful and spontaneous” as a result, according to Searle. The album will feature previously released single ‘When We Were Young’ and blistering new track ‘Tear Gas’. Check it out below: The tracklist for ‘The Classic Symptoms Of A Broken Spirit’ is as follows: 1. ‘Deep Fake’ 2. ‘Tear Gas’ 3. ‘Spit The Bone’ 4. ‘Burn Down My House’ 5. ‘Living Is Killing Us’… Read More →

12JULNews

Watch Joseph Quinn rehearsing Metallica’s ‘Master Of Puppets’ on guitar for pivotal ‘Stranger Things’ scene

Joseph Quinn, who played Eddie Munson in season four of Stranger Things, learned the guitar parts for Metallica‘s ‘Master Of Puppets’ ahead of filming the now-famous scene involving the song. READ MORE: Here’s what we know about ‘Stranger Things’ season five In a clip shared to the @strangerwriters Twitter account, which is run by the writers of the show, Quinn can be seen out of costume rehearsing the song on a BC Rich Warlock guitar in a music room. The clip was shared with the succinct caption of “practice makes perfect”. Watch the footage below: practice makes perfect pic.twitter.com/yjv63A1pfp — stranger writers (@strangerwriters) July 10, 2022 Advertisement In an interview with Collider earlier this month, Quinn noted that he “manically” learnt the song as soon as he saw it mentioned in the screenplay. “On the day, me and Gaten [Matarazzo] just got up on top of the camper van, and just got into it,” he said. “I played most of it. We got a kind of black belt metal guitarist to come in and do the solo, because I’m a human being. It was very fun.” Similar to the show’s use of Kate Bush‘s ‘Running Up That Hill’ boosting Bush’s profile, Metallica have seen… Read More →

11JULNews

The Snuts unveil details of headline UK tour this October

The Snuts have today (July 11) unveiled details of a UK headline tour this October – check out the dates below. The 14-date UK headline tour for October will include dates at London’s KOKO and Glasgow’s O2 Academy. Pre-sale for the band’s upcoming headline dates go live at 10am on July 27 with general tickets on-sale 10am July 29. Advertisement You can buy tickets for the gigs here and check out the full list of dates below: OCTOBER 1 – Manchester, Neighbourhood Festival 2 – Bristol, O2 Academy 4 – Brighton, Chalk 7 – Birmingham, O2 Academy 8 – Sheffield, O2 Academy 9 – Liverpool, Camp & Furnace 14 – Middlesborough, Town Hall 15 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall 17 – Norwich, UEA 19 – Southampton, Engine Rooms 21 – Nottingham, Rock City 22 – Leeds, O2 Academy 24 – London, KOKO 25 – Glasgow, O2 Academy 28 – Inverness, Ironworks Alongside this, the band shared the video for their latest single, ‘The Rodeo’. Directed by Alice Backham and shot in Mexico City, the video can be seen here: Lead singer Jack Cochrane recently said of the band’s upcoming album, ‘Burn The Empire’: “The universe delivered us time to create a record where we… Read More →

11JULNews

Mogwai share soundtrack for new Apple TV+ series ‘Black Bird’

Mogwai have released the soundtrack for their new Apple TV+ series, Black Bird – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: Mogwai – ‘As The Love Continues’ review Black Bird is a new limited drama series executive produced and written by Dennis Lehane (Shutter Island, Gone Baby Gone) and stars Taron Egerton (Rocketman, Kingsman: The Secret Service). It’s described as a “gritty, suspenseful psychological thriller” and is adapted from the true crime memoir In With The Devil: A Fallen Hero, A Serial Killer, and A Dangerous Bargain for Redemption by James Keene and Hillel Levin. Advertisement A synopsis says: “Inspired by actual events, when high school football hero and decorated policeman’s son is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum security prison, he is given the choice of a lifetime — enter a maximum-security prison for the criminally insane and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall or stay where he is and serve his full sentence with no possibility of parole.” Speaking about the soundtrack, the band’s Stuart Braithwaite said: “Working on Black Bird was a real honour and a challenge. The story is incredibly intense and wonderfully performed. We’re excited about everyone getting to see it.” Check out the soundtrack here:… Read More →

11JULNews

Police called to Wireless festival amid concerns over crowds

Police were called to Wireless Festival yesterday (July 11) amid concerns over large crowds that had gathered. READ MORE: Wireless Festival 2022 – review: uneven billing saved by a resplendent Tyler, The Creator Dozens of officers were deployed near Finsbury Park at 3pm on Sunday after reports of people trying to make their way past queues. Footage on social media appeared to show people jumping over gates into the event through packed crowds as temperatures rose to almost 30C (86F). Advertisement A Metropolitan Police statement about the situation read: “A small number of people tried to get through an entrance to Wireless Festival while others were queueing. “As a result of this, security staff put in place a brief hold on people being admitted to the event to ensure the safe flow of people into the site. This caused a large crowd to form in the area around the site. “Officers assisted security staff with managing the crowd to keep people safe. “We continue to work closely with the event organiser and other partners to prevent further disruption and we thank people attending for their patience, particularly in the hot weather.” Fans at the event on Twitter said they were… Read More →

11JULNews

Listen to Yard Act’s woozy remix of Warmduscher’s ‘Greasin’ Up Jesus’

Warmduscher have recruited Yard Act for a remix of their track ‘Greasin’ Up Jesus’ – check it out first on NME below. The new version comes as part of a forthcoming remix EP featuring versions of songs from Warmduscher’s recent LP ‘At The Hotpot’. Others to remix tracks on the four-song collection include Hot Chip‘s Joe Goddard, Red Axes and Glok. READ MORE: Yard Act: “Life is really fucking messy with no right answers” “There’s nothing better for the soul than taking whats yours, giving it to your friends and letting them chew it up and spit it back out in your face,” Warmduscher said in a statement. “Something different, something weirder, something better, bolder, or even more beautiful! Advertisement “Ladies and gentleman we’ve got friends in high places, and these friends have chewed us up perfectly. We hope you enjoy more of the same, only much more different, Warmduscher the remixes!!” Of the ‘Greasin’ Up Jesus’ remix, Yard Act added: “We’ve been long-time fans of that freakshow called Warmduscher. They’re disgusting, funny, sexy and cool as. When we found out they felt the same things about us, it could only make total sense to stick our fingers in each… Read More →

11JULNews

Young Fathers to return with new music tomorrow

Young Fathers have shared a teaser of new music and announced they are set to return tomorrow (July 12). READ MORE: Young Fathers look back on the success of ‘Cocoa Sugar’: “This really opened us up” The Scottish trio, who won the Mercury Prize with 2014 debut album ‘Dead’, last released an album in 2018 with ‘Cocoa Sugar’. Now, they’ve revealed plans to return on Tuesday and shared a snippet of piano-led new music. Advertisement It’s not clear whether a new album will be announced tomorrow, but you can hear the teaser for now below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Young Fathers (@young_fathers) Reviewing 2018’s ‘Cocoa Sugar’, the band’s third album, NME wrote: “Young Fathers shouldn’t need to simmer down or spoon-feed what they do to gain popularity or make a better living. They’ve made it this far by being unlike any other band in the country, equally motivated by writing great pop songs and sounding completely alien. “‘Cocoa Sugar’ isn’t a filtered version of what came before. Instead, it cements their status as riled-up oddballs determined to reinvent the wheel.” Reflecting on the success of the album in a 2019 interview with NME, the band’s… Read More →

10JULNews

John Dolmayan says it’s “an insult” System Of A Down doesn’t make new music

System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has spoken out about the band’s lack of new music, having only released two singles in 17 years. READ MORE: Serj Tankian: “I think the whole world felt some relief that Trump was gone” The metal band’s last album was 2005’s ‘Hypnotize’, and since then all they’ve released are two singles in 2020, ‘Protect The Land’ and ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’. Speaking in a new interview, Dolmayan said he was happy that SOAD were able to put out the new tracks, but that he wishes they would continue to make more music. Advertisement “Cause, obviously, we still have something to give to the world. And when you put something out that actually makes an impact, you’re, like, ‘Why aren’t we doing this all the time?’ And then I go down the rabbit hole of frustration and anger,” the drummer told YouTube interviewer Sona Oganesyan. “I’m a sensitive person, so I can’t just hold this stuff in – it has to come out one way or the other,” he continued. “And it takes me a long time to deal with it and to cope with it, because I also am realistic in that life is finite; you only have… Read More →

10JULNews

Rapper changes lyrics to ‘WAP’ to encourage his kids to do their chores

A rapper has found a creative way of encouraging his children to do their chores – by changing the lyrics to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘WAP’. READ MORE: The good, the bad and the Biffy: the five most, erm, interesting ‘WAP’ covers The raunchy viral hit originally landed in August 2020, sparking great controversy and racking up 19 Platinum certificates across five countries. It was also named NME‘s song of the year. The track opens with the lyrics: “Whores in this house/ There’s some whores in this house/ There’s some whores in this house/ There’s some whores in this house (Hol’ up)/ I said certified freak, seven days a week/ Wet-ass pussy, make that pullout game weak, woo.” Advertisement In a recent video shared to social media, New York rapper Kilah Blaze has filmed his children as they change a bed while he raps a new set of lyrics to the explicit track. “Chores in this house/ There’s some chores in this house,” Blaze begins his version, before flipping Cardi’s opening bars: “Certified dad, seven days a week/ If you don’t clean this house up, you gon’ be six-feet deep.” Watch the clip below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kilah Blaze/ K.B./ YourzTruly (@kbiment) On… Read More →

10JULNews

Watch Taylor Hawkins’ son play drums for emotive rendition of ‘My Hero’

Footage has emerged of Taylor Hawkins’ son Shane playing drums on ‘My Hero’ as a tribute to his late father. READ MORE: Taylor Hawkins, 1972 – 2022: Foo Fighters drummer who always stole the show Hawkins died in Bogotá, Colombia on March 25 at the age of 50. Foo Fighters announced the news in a statement on social media. Now, a clip has been shared of Hawkins’ son Shane playing drums on the band’s 1997 hit, ‘My Hero’. “When Taylor Hawkins’ son gets on the drums and dedicates the song ‘My Hero’ to his dad,” the caption on the post read. “The hawk would’ve been proud.” You can see the clip here: @lagtownsfinest The hawk wouldve been proud ? #taylorhawkins #foofighters #fyp ♬ original sound – Lagtownsfinest On June 28, Alanis Morissette paid tribute to Hawkins at the first of two shows she performed at London’s The O2. The Canadian singer-songwriter is currently on the road as part of her ‘Jagged Little Pill’ anniversary tour, which had previously been rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Towards the end of her set, Morissette performed her hit 1996 single ‘Ironic’ while displaying images of Hawkins on a screen behind her. Once the song finished, a message reading… Read More →

10JULNews

Listen to Waterparks’ punchy new single ‘Self-Sabotage’

Waterparks have shared the second preview of their forthcoming fifth album: a punchy, pop-leaning rager titled ‘Self-Sabotage’. READ MORE: Waterparks’ Awsten Knight: “Maybe I’ll leak our unreleased demos” True to its title, the song explores themes of anxiety and self-hatred, as frontman Awsten Knight sings with a bruised tone in its pre-chorus: “What the fuck is wrong with me?” It’s a quintessential inclusion in the Waterparks catalogue, with sharply produced, synth-flourished verses leading into an explosive chorus driven by loud guitars and thrashing drums. Have a listen to it below: Advertisement Have a listen to ‘Self-Sabotage’ below: Waterparks are yet to reveal the title or release date of their fifth album, but they’ve been teasing it frequently throughout the year. Back in February, for example, the band noted that if their fourth album – last year’s ‘Greatest Hits’ – was “an indoor nighttime album”, the new one would be “an outdoor daytime album”. In January, Waterparks confirmed the album was “80 [per cent] done”. They revealed then that they had a total of 55 demos tracked for the release, with an early mix clocking in at two hours and 55 minutes long. The album’s first single, ‘Funeral Grey’, arrived back… Read More →

09JULNews

Tears For Fears pull out of headline performance at Lytham Festival

Tears For Fears have been forced to pull out of their headline performance at Lytham Festival tonight. It comes after Curt Smith injured his rib leading the duo to cancel their headline slot at the last minute. In a statement, the band wrote: “It’s with sincere apologies that we must cancel tonight’s performance at Lytham Festival. Curt has unfortunately injured his rib and is unable to perform this evening.” Advertisement They added: “We are so sorry to everyone who planned to be at the festival and hope to see you soon.” Organisers announced that Alison Moyet and support Natalie Imbruglia were “ready to take the stage so we can enjoy a party.” They added that “all ticket holders will receive a full refund for tonight’s show.” It’s with sincere apologies that we must cancel tonight’s performance at the Lytham Festival. Curt has unfortunately injured his rib and is unable to perform this evening. We are so sorry to everyone who planned to be at the festival and hope to see you soon. – Curt and Roland — Tears for Fears (@tearsforfears) July 9, 2022 Tonight’s headliners Tears for Fears are unable to perform, but our very special guest Alison Moyet… Read More →