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A third of musicians could leave industry due to coronavirus, new study says

A third of musicians could leave the industry due to financial losses brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, a new report says. The research comes from the Musicians’ Union, who are calling on the UK government to provide greater assistance to those affected within the industry. Read more: #LetTheMusicPlay: Musicians and crew “facing biggest crisis since the 1920s” The Musicians Union revealed in April that 19% of their members were considering quitting a career in music due to a lack of government support during lockdown, with MU General Secretary Horace Trubridge voicing fears that the number may be much...
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Avril Lavigne announces livestream benefit concert for Lyme disease awareness

Avril Lavigne has announced a special livestream benefit concert, #FightLyme, to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Lyme disease. “I’m so excited for fans and friends from all over the world to join me and my very special guests for #FightLyme, which will benefit the Lyme community,” Lavigne said in a statement. “It’s going to be an evening to remember full of hope, great music and exciting surprises!” Set to kick off at 1am BST on October 25 (8pm EST October 24), proceeds from all tickets and merch bundles will go toward the Global Lyme Alliance and...
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Lil Uzi Vert and Future share teaser trailer for upcoming collaborative project

Lil Uzi Vert and Future have once again teased fans with a short preview of their upcoming collaborative project. Future’s DJ, Esco, recently shared a minute-long trailer featuring the pair working in the studio, backed by an unreleased track which fans (and Genius) have prospectively dubbed ‘Another Planet’. The song was initially previewed by Future on his Instagram page last week, but has since been deleted. Future also narrates the intro for the clip, saying: “From here to overseas, wrapped around the globe. It’s another planet. Astronaut.” Advertisement Watch the trailer below: The collaboration was initially teased in July and...
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Van Morrison’s anti-lockdown stance criticised by Northern Ireland Health Minister

Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has criticised Van Morrison’s decision to release three anti-lockdown protest songs in a new op-ed. Morrison recently announced plans to release the tracks ‘No More Lockdown’, ‘Born to Be Free’ and ‘As I Walked Out’ in opposition to the government’s restrictions. In ‘No More Lockdown’, Morrison reportedly claims scientists are “making up crooked facts” and likens the government to “fascist bullies”. In response, Swann said in his Rolling Stone op-ed “there’s a real feeling of disappointment – we expected better from him. Advertisement “It’s entirely right and proper to debate and question policies....
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Fall Out Boy and Weezer go head to head on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’

Fall Out Boy and Weezer have gone head to head on the latest episode of Celebrity Family Feud. A clip of the episode on YouTube sees presenter Steve Harvey call Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz and Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo to the centre podium to begin the game. Wentz approaches Cuomo and embraces him in an awkwardly received hug, saying afterwards, “I think that’s the first time we’ve ever hugged!” Cuomo replied, “Maybe the last time.” Advertisement Watch a clip of the episode below: Fall Out Boy and Weezer each enlisted the help of a special guest –...
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Saykoji, Wheelsmith to speak on True Colors Festival hip-hop panel moderated by Jonzi D

Japan’s True Colors Festival has announced an international hip-hop panel, moderated by the UK’s Jonzi D, which will include Indonesian rapper Saykoji, Singapore’s Wheelsmith and Japanese trio Tamura King, among others. Titled This is Hip-Hop!, the panel aims to address negative stereotypes about hip-hop by exploring its eight panelists’ personal experiences in the genre. Topics up for discussion include cultural appropriation, diversity and inclusivity, and hip-hop culture’s capacity for social change. The panel will be moderated by British hip-hop dance and theatre practitioner Jonzi D, who is also the artistic director of ‘hip-hop theatre festival’ Breakin’ Convention. It will...
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Travis Scott announces forthcoming release of new single, ‘Franchise’

Travis Scott has announced the forthcoming release of a new track, ‘Franchise’. Announced on his social media overnight, the track is set for release this Friday (September 25) on cassette, CD and digital download. According to his online store, the artwork for ‘Franchise’ was created by George Condo, the contemporary artist behind the cover art for Kanye West’s ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’. FRANCHISE !!!! FRIDAY https://t.co/AJ4e7OI3tq pic.twitter.com/vDivSU3VVa — TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) September 21, 2020 Advertisement ‘Franchise’ will be Scott’s second solo track for the year, following on from his single ‘The Plan‘, which features in Christopher Nolan’s new...
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Kylie Minogue announces release of new single ‘Magic’

Kylie Minogue has announced the second single from her forthcoming album ‘Disco’ will be released this week. Minogue took to social media yesterday (September 21) to reveal the new track would be called ‘Magic’ and will arrive on Thursday (September 24). She also shared what appears to be the single artwork; a retro, technicolour-filtered shot of herself. I. AM. SO. EXCITED. I can finally announce that my next single is called #MAGIC ✨ and it's coming out this Thursday! https://t.co/CIUd80OVLO pic.twitter.com/NcYKkwCa2s — Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) September 21, 2020 Advertisement ‘Magic’ follows ‘Say Something’ as ‘Disco’s second single; the album...
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BTS to premiere ‘Dynamite’ choreography video in ‘Fortnite’

BTS have announced plans to premiere a new music video for their hit single ‘Dynamite’ in Fortnite’s virtual concert series. READ MORE: BTS: “We’re eager to give comfort and joy through our music now more than ever” The video will showcase unseen choreography for ‘Dynamite’ and is set to premiere on Saturday September 25 at 8pm EDT/1am BST. The launch of the video will arrive via Fortnite’s Party Royale virtual stage, which is accessible via a specially-designed map in the game. Fortnite will introduce two new emotes to coincide with the release of the video, choreographed by BTS. These...
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Blood Orange’s score for ‘We Are Who We Are’ to be officially released

Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes has shared details on the release of his original score for Luca Guadagnino’s miniseries We Are Who We Are. We Are Who We Are premiered on HBO last week after the trailer was released in July. The eight-episode show stars Kid Cudi, Chloë Sevigny and Jack Dylan Grazer, among others. READ MORE: Watch the trailer for new HBO series We Are Who We Are starring Kid Cudi The series score will be released on October 2 through Milan. It will feature 12 original compositions from Hynes, in addition to compositions from the late Julius Eastman...
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