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Initiative to encourage new audiences to visit grassroots venues launches

A new nationwide initiative has launched today (July 19) that will see venues throw open their doors to people who don’t ordinarily attend gigs and other entertainment events. READ MORE: Independent Venue Week 2022 – “Now more than ever, small venues need to be shouted about” Independent Venue Community (IVC), which has been developed by the founders of Independent Venue Week (IVW), has planned daytime programmes of music-based activities in order to attract new audiences to grassroots spaces. There is “a strong emphasis on underserved communities and those living in areas of low arts engagement”, press material reads. The...
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SISTAR to reunite this month as a full group on stage for the first time since disbandment

All four members of iconic K-pop girl group SISTAR are set to reunite for their first-ever performance since their disbandment in 2017. READ MORE: J-Hope – ‘Jack in The Box’ review: bright BTS rapper delves into darkness on sublime solo album On July 19, JTBC reported that the girl group — which comprised members Hyolyn, Bora, Soyou and Dasom — will be reuniting to perform on the final episode of live music show Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook. The programme will be ending its 13-year run with its 600th episode, which is set to air on July 22 KST on KBS....
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Beabadoobee announces North American ‘Beatopia’ tour dates

Beabadoobee has announced a slew of North American tour dates for later in the year in support of her newly-released second album, ‘Beatopia’. READ MORE: Beabadoobee – ‘Beatopia’ review: a weightless journey through a dreamlike world Following US dates supporting Bleachers, festival appearances in Europe and Japan, and tours in Australia and the UK, Beabadoobee will kick off her North American headline run in late October, with dates running through to early December. Support on the tour will come from Beabadoobee’s Dirty Hit labelmates, Lowertown. The duo released their latest EP, ‘The Gaping Mouth’, last year. See a full...
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HyunA shares teaser for vibrant new ‘Nabillera’ music video

K-pop soloist HyunA has unveiled a cheeky new music video teaser for her upcoming single ‘Nabillera’. READ MORE: Chung Ha – ‘Bare & Rare, Pt. 1’ review: Surprising vulnerability though the songs don’t always stick the landing In the vibrant Y2K-inspired visual, the singer-rapper is surrounded by butterflies as she shows off colourful outfits and confident poses. “Me so fly, like a butterfly,” she declares boldly, shedding her jacket. The song’s title – written in Korean as ‘나빌레라’ – is a native Korean phrase from an old poem titled The Nun’s Dance, which roughly translates to “like a butterfly”...
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Rock Sensation Allan Franzner Doesn’t Hold Anything Back In Debut Album Who Pays The Price?

Experimental artist Allan Franzner shows his worth in brilliant fashion by releasing one of the most hard-rock albums called Who Pays The Price? in a time when it’s most needed. The Canadian artist can be heard complaining about some of the biggest issues, including calling on the big corporations, greedy billionaires and governments to act on climate change and social issues before it’s too late. The political musician is a well-trained vocalist and guitarist who draws inspiration from the reality that surrounds him, sharing his views through his infectious music. The opinionated artist tackles issues like imperialism, greed, capitalism...
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Listen to Lou Reed’s earliest known demo of The Velvet Underground’s ‘Heroin’

Lou Reed‘s earliest known demo of The Velvet Underground‘s ‘Heroin’ has been released. READ MORE: Songs For Drella: Lou Reed and John Cale’s concert film is an unexpected gift The 1965 take of the track, which you can listen to below, was put to tape by the late legendary singer-songwriter nearly two years before its release on his former band’s landmark debut album ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’. It is the latest taste of the forthcoming ‘Words & Music, May 1965’, an archival collection which is set to be released on August 26 via Light In The Attic on...
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Kehlani on fan reaction to ‘Blue Water Road’: “They can tell I’m in a better place just from the music”

Kehlani recently spoke to NME about fan reactions to their latest album ‘Blue Water Road’, protecting their energy, and embarking on a headline tour for the first time in five years. READ MORE: Kehlani – ‘Blue Water Road’ review: R&B star swaps badass braggadocio for quiet confidence The singer spoke to us right before taking the stage at New York City’s Pier 17 as part of their In Bloom, Imagined By Kehlani Grey Goose Essences event, where they gave tracks from ‘Blue Water Road’ a live debut. Check out the live performance below. “I’m really excited to see how...
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Billie Eilish calls on fans to vote in the US midterm elections

Billie Eilish has called on her fans to vote in the forthcoming US midterm elections. READ MORE: Billie Eilish live at Glastonbury 2022: headline set ushers in a new era for the festival The star has partnered with the non-profit voter registration organisation, HeadCount, to help to encourage her followers to get involved in the elections in November. The elections will decide which seats will go to the two main parties in both houses of Congress. Advertisement “I’m working with HeadCount to encourage everyone to show up at the polls and use their voice during these midterm elections,” Eilish...
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Marcus Mumford confirms Steven Spielberg directed video for recent single ‘Cannibal’

Marcus Mumford has confirmed Steven Spielberg directed the video for his recent single ‘Cannibal’. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Mumford & Sons The black and white clip for the track was shared last week by the Mumford & Sons frontman and sees him performing in a gym. Now, he has taken to Instagram to confirm that the legendary director was at the helm and it was his first ever music video. Advertisement “On Sunday 3rd July in a high school gym in New York, Steven Spielberg directed his first music video, in one shot, on his phone....
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Kasabian push back release date of new album ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’

Kasabian have pushed back the release date of their new album ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’. READ MORE: Kasabian talk ‘SCRIPTVRE’ and new album ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’: “This is a re-set” The Leicester band were due to release their seventh album, on August 5 via Columbia. But due to “production issues” at their vinyl plant, the LP will now come out on August 12. Advertisement “Due to production issues at our vinyl plant, we’ve had to push the release date of ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’ back by a week. We can’t wait for you to hear it on 12th August.” the band wrote...
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