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Check out RZA’s new ice cream truck jingle for Good Humor

RZA has written a new jingle for ice cream manufacturer Good Humor. The rapper’s new jingle was specifically commissioned by the Minneapolis-based company in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests that began after the killing of George Floyd in the city. The new jingle replaces Good Humor’s original song, ‘Turkey In The Straw’, a song that dates back to the early 19th century, and was used in blackface shows and sometimes accompanied by racist lyrics. Advertisement For the new song, RZA “drew inspiration from his childhood memories of chasing after ice cream trucks on Staten Island — blending...
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Taylor Swift stays at Number One in the UK album chart for a third week with ‘Folklore’

Taylor Swift has held on to the top spot in the official UK album chart with ‘Folklore’ for the third week running. Read More: Taylor Swift’s new album ‘Folklore’: all the hidden meanings and Easter eggs She beat off Glass Animals‘ new album ‘Dreamland’ by 6,000 sales, according to the Official Charts Company. Last week she also beat Fontaines D.C. to the top spot after they missed out on their first Number One record with ‘A Hero’s Death’. Advertisement When ‘Folklore’ was released last month (July 24), it became one of the biggest-selling records of 2020, shifting more than...
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Socially distanced gigs “won’t work in around two thirds of UK music venues”

While audiences are allowed to return to indoor gigs for events with social distancing from tomorrow (Saturday August 15), the majority of venues in the UK will be unable to do so. Last night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that music venues will be able to re-open with social distancing measures in place, nightclubs and dance halls still remain closed. However, the Music Venue Trust have revealed that the majority of indoor gig spaces in the UK are either physically unable to operate or can’t do so in a way that’s financially viable – especially at such short notice....
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Angel Olsen says she predicted 2020 “would be the year of burning trash”

Angel Olsen has told NME that she predicted that 2020 “would be the year of burning trash”. Read more: The Big Read – Angel Olsen: “I’m just as lost as everybody else” The North Carolina singer-songwriter, who’s new album ‘Whole New Mess’ is released on August 28, claims in this week’s NME Big Read interview that with the coronavirus pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement gathering momentum, it has been a year of scrutinising every system we once accepted without question. “It’s a trash-burning year! Let’s reveal everyone, everything, pull the rug out from all of the world’s...
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First Aid Kit share Willie Nelson cover to support global touring community

First Aid Kit have shared an archived cover of Willie Nelson – listen to their version of ‘On The Road Again’ below. All proceeds from the cover, recorded years ago, will go to Crew Nation, who are supporting the global touring community through the coronavirus pandemic. The band have also been announced as the fourth band set to play 2021’s Latitude Festival, joining headliners Lewis Capaldi, Bastille and Snow Patrol. Read more: Crew members call on government to save future of live music industry: “You wouldn’t re-open a hospital without doctors” Advertisement “We’re excited to release our version of...
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Enter Shikari to sponsor St Albans City FC’s home kit next season

Enter Shikari have teamed up with St Albans City FC to sponsor the kit of their local football club. The band, who hail from the Hertfordshire city, will display their logo on the National League South side’s home shirts when they return to action at Clarence Park next season. “Growing up I was passionate about two things: football and music,” said Enter Shikari bassist Chris Batten. “The reality is that sport and music go hand-in-hand when it comes to providing a positive outlet for young people, no matter what their background. Advertisement “SACFC lead the way with their community outreach programs...
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Listen to Prince’s previously unreleased ‘Witness 4 The Prosecution (Version 2)’

The Prince Estate has shared the previously unreleased Prince recording ‘Witness 4 The Prosecution (Version 2)’ — you can listen to the track below. The recording will feature on the upcoming expanded reissue of the late artist’s 1987 album ‘Sign o’ the Times’, which is set for release on September 25. Following on from the release of the previously unheard recordings ‘Witness 4 The Prosecution (Version 1)’, ‘I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (1979 Version)’ and ‘Cosmic Day’ — all of which will feature on the reissue — the Prince Estate have today (August 14) released...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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