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Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezys sell for record-breaking $1.8million
A pair of Nike Air Yeezys worn by Kanye West at the 2008 Grammy Awards have sold for $1.8million (£1.3million) at auction. READ MORE: Kanye West’s much-delayed 10th album ‘DONDA’: the story so far The sale, conducted through auction house Sotheby’s, makes the Nike Air Yeezy 1 ‘Grammy’ sample the most expensive shoe ever sold. Before the auction, it was reported that the sneakers expected to sell for over $1million (£728,000). Advertisement It eclipses the previous record holder, a game-worn pair of basketball star Michael Jordan’s Air Jordans, which sold for $615,000 (£443,000) last August. The Yeezys sold by Sotheby’s...
The Charlatans share details of 30th anniversary boxset and rescheduled tour
The Charlatans have today (April 26) announced details of a new tour and 30th anniversary boxset. READ MORE: In a year of lockdown, Tim’s Twitter Listening Parties have been a source of joy The boxset, ‘A Head Full Of Ideas’, will include five blue vinyl LPs and will be made up of “classic live performances, unheard demo’s and rarities and remixes from the likes of The Chemical Brothers, Norman Cook and Sleaford Mods,” according to a press release. The collection, which is released on October 15, also includes an exclusive seven inch single featuring demos of ‘Indian Rope’/ ’The Only One I Know’, a signed...
Sky Arts to air new TV series celebrating grassroots venues
A music documentary series featuring live performances by Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, Sleaford Mods and more to celebrate grassroots venues is coming to Sky Arts. READ MORE: How you can do your bit to help save the future of live music CC-Lab has been commissioned to produce The Live Revival, which will focus on grassroots UK venues that have been badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The three-part series airs on May 20, May 27 and June 3 at 9pm. MusicWeek reports that venues including the 100 Club and Omeara in London, Thekla in Bristol, King Tuts in Glasgow and...
Spotify set to increase price of monthly subscriptions for UK users
Spotify are set to increase the price of three of their four monthly subscription services for UK users. As reported by TechRadar and What Hi-Fi?, the streaming service has emailed a large number of its subscribers in the UK about the price hike, which is set to be initially introduced to new users who sign up on or after April 30. READ MORE: This AI bot will rip your Spotify listening habits to shreds In the UK, three of Spotify’s four subscription plans – Duo, Family and Student – will see an increase in their monthly price, while Spotify...
BTS reveal release details for their upcoming new single ‘Butter’
BTS have today (April 26) revealed release details for their upcoming new single, ‘Butter’. The song is the second original single from the K-pop supergroup following the release of ‘Dynamite’ last year. READ MORE: Big Hit’s new ventures might just reshape the music industry worldwide – and for the better The new track will arrive on May 21 at 5am BST and is described in a statement as being “a dance pop track brimming with the smooth yet charismatic charm of BTS.” Advertisement You can see the new single’s artwork below. #BTS #방탄소년단 Butter#BTS_Butter pic.twitter.com/5LOT2BB7mK — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC)...
Watch Declan McKenna perform ‘British Bombs’ outside Parliament for ‘Climate Live’ event
Declan McKenna performed ‘British Bombs’ outside the Houses of Parliament last weekend as part of a ‘Climate Live’ event. You can see footage of the performance below. The performance, which took place on Saturday (April 24), was part of an international event to raise awareness of climate change around the world. READ MORE: Declan McKenna: “There is a time for understanding – and that time is now” Elsewhere across the globe, fans will be able to see performances from the likes of Milky Chance, rising German star LEEPA and Japanese singer songwriter Anly. Advertisement A statement explained: “Led by members of Friday...
DCMS Committee to question government minister on failure to implement visa-free travel for UK musicians and crew
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee is set to question Cabinet Office Minister Lord Frost over the UK Government’s failure to secure visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for UK musicians and their touring crew. The government has been accused by a number of artists and prominent figures in the UK music industry of creating “chaos and confusion” after the Brexit deal with the EU failed to guarantee the necessary provisions for musicians, creatives and their crew to be able to tour, perform and work in Europe without incurring huge additional costs. READ MORE: “It’s going to...
After the The Greenprint, #HipHopNDance & C.E.O.G, Biggie Babylon Announces 4th Album Coronado California With First Teaser Track “All In”
San Diego artist, rapper-songwriter and entrepreneur Biggie Babylon has recently announced his fourth LP, Coronado California, with a teaser track titled “All In,” released with a music video shot by Damien Sandoval. After the The Greenprint, #HipHopNDance, and C.E.O.G, Hip-Hop fans will have the privilege of soon enjoying Biggie Babylon’s next album. His sound has undoubtedly evolved over the past few years, since his debut in 2013. His first album, C.E.O.G. was straight up trap while the second, #HipHopNdance, featured hip hop club bangers blended with EDM music, and the third and latest, The Greenprint, marked Biggies’ come back...
Campaigners say festivals will “get left behind” if they don’t bring about gender diversity on line-ups
Campaigners and figures within the music industry have spoken out over the need for “urgent” and shared action to improve gender diversity on festival line-ups. READ MORE: Where are all the female headliners? Festival bookers, bands and fans weigh in on how to change the narrative After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is hoped that festivals will be able to return this summer after the supposed lifting of restrictions from the roadmap end-date of June 21. While lingering fears around coronavirus travel restrictions have led a number of UK festivals to book largely domestic talent...Recent Posts
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