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Crew members call on government to save future of live music industry: “You wouldn’t re-open a hospital without doctors”
Live music crew members from across the UK have spoken to NME about their call for the government to urgently provide support to their industry while unable to work due to COVID-19 restrictions. Earlier this month, the #LetTheMusicPlay campaign saw artists and industry figures take to social media to demand that the government share arts funding to protect the future live crew, musicians and the individuals working behind the scenes. Despite the government’s recent £1.57billion to help the arts, culture and heritage industries survive the impact of closures brought on by coronavirus, it has been said that this funding...
Michele Garruti Launched Brilliant New Solo Album Glitch
Italian composer and pianist Michele Garruti is known for his sophisticated compositions, and a sublime taste in choosing sounds which he has already proved on the previous releases Cinema Meets Lullaby, 2019, and Once Upon a Time in the West (Solo Piano), 2016. Even though any of these collections wasn’t an independent project but a work composed and recorded in collaboration with Giampaolo Pasquale, his personality and skills were shining throughout each song. Now, Michele Garruti fully exposes his talent and sonic taste as he dropped the solo album Glitch. Within 47 minutes, Garruti tried and tested the formula...
Damon Brings Enjoyment, Creativity, And Hardwork To The Music Scene With “Hustle With A Purpose”
For Damon, life is all about enjoyment, creativity, and hardwork and that’s why his debut single “Hustle With A Purpose” is the exact definition of a seriously fun track. With a catchy beat, tribal instrumentals, and anthemic vocals; Damon and The Crushboys have created the ultimate summer banger. The Crushboys have an extensive musical background, and when their skills combine with Damon’s, the result is pure fire, with “Hustle With A Purpose” being a song that will have you dancing all night long. On “Hustle With A Purpose,” catchy yet minimalist melodies and instrumentals are paired with cutting edge...
Marquita Brown Explores All Alt-Rock Nuances On New Original Single “Red Tape And Sugar”
Marquita Brown has been an alt-rock artist for as long as she can remember. Her new song was released a few days ago, and is titled “Red Tape and Sugar.” Following-up on “Jezebel,” dropped earlier this year, Marquita Brown continues her fast rise within the rock scene thanks to this latest and most accomplished drop so far. She is utterly herself on this track, blending her astonishingly fun vibes with the mysterious world she has been able to imagine, create, and translate to her very own kind of music. Hearing one note is enough to know it is a...
Stream Sham’s Dreamy Collection Named Discoveries
Sham is a new artist in a pop-folk music scene who has launched a new EP named Discoveries. The dreamy vibe, and added ambient beats make her release a fresh discovery on the field. On Discoveries, the pop songwriter welcomes a sense of self-assurance, as she delivers an introspective record filled with intimate confessions. On the album, she modestly performs her distinctive voice with romantic and moving lyrics that come out from her heart. Discoveries is a rich but balanced sounding album, with multiple songs including orchestrations, background choirs, and synthetic tunes, while Sham serves her multi-tracked vocals with...
Sunset Capone Delivers Fusion Of Trap, EDM & Rap On A Brand New Track “Heart”
Sunset Capone released a new number titled “Heart” where he continues delivering the signature sound he has established on his previous works “Nowhere” and “Glow Up.” Each of his drops is a risky move, as he mixes trap, EDM and rap – a blend that usually turns out to be an overdone tune or a total mess up. In Sunset Capone’s case, definitely, you will have a great time vibing to his music. We are guessing that the key to his success is one astonishing fundamental element: lyrics. Honest, well-written, and very personal. While Sunset Capone spills his truth...
Ye Torii Unveils Her Latest Work “No Friends”
Hailing from California, Ye Torii unveiled her latest work “No Friend,” a sick R&B track to vibe with. On the track, Ye Torii shows her silky flow and carefree attitude, and as she doesn’t care about her squeaky-clean image, she is fierce and fearless. “No Friend” is a tribute to old school R&B, and the LA-based singer was surely inspired by the classic sounds, but she took turns to the new wave and added elements of EDM and trap to it. The tiny sparkle of electro spices up the overall sound of her new track, and while Ye Torii...
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Angel Olsen, Fontaines D.C. and more to play NOS Alive 2021
Lisbon festival NOS Alive has announced a first wave of names for its 2021 edition. This year’s festival was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but will return across the weekend of July 7-10 at the Passeio Marítimo de Algés in the Portuguese capital. Red Hot Chili Peppers are the first headliners announced for the festival, and they’ll be joined by Angel Olsen, Fontaines D.C., Alt-J, Caribou, Two Door Cinema Club and more. Advertisement Tickets for NOS Alive 2021 are on sale now here. Os @ChiliPeppers juntam-se ao cartaz no dia 8/7/21, no #PalcoNOS num regresso que vai ficar...
Peace and love! Ringo Starr celebrates 80th birthday with star-studded YouTube show
Ringo Starr has marked his 80th birthday with a livestream featuring a series of appearances from some of his famous friends. The Beatles drummer is known for marking each birthday with a charity event in Hollywood, but coronavirus meant that he was forced to stage it from home for the first time. With Starr leading proceedings from his drum kit, the event saw cameos from the likes of Dave Grohl, Joe Walsh, Sheryl Crow and Elvis Costello – who all performed a selection of Beatles covers. Advertisement After sharing clips from previous concerts, Ringo also took a moment to...Recent Posts
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