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K-pop group H1-KEY make debut despite controversy over Thai member
K-pop girl group H1-KEY have officially made their debut, in spite of a controversy surrounding Thai member Sitala. READ MORE: Woozi’s new solo song ‘Ruby’ is a galvanising introduction that packs a powerful punch H1-KEY officially debuted yesterday (January 5) with the release of their first-ever single, titled ‘Athletic Girl’, alongside its music video. H1-KEY are notably the first K-pop act from the Grandline Group (GLG), which is a subsidiary of popular K-hip-hop label Grandline Entertainment. The latter is home to acts like Stella Jang, Geeks and more. The group’s label had first unveiled the four members of the...
Lollapalooza co-founder Ted Gardner has died, aged 74
Ted Gardner, a revered artist manager and co-founder of the iconic Lollapalooza festival, has died at age 74. READ MORE: Lollapalooza 2021 review: Chicago festival makes its raucous return His passing was confirmed by The Brian Jonestown Massacre frontman Anton Newcombe, who Tweeted the news last Wednesday (December 29). No cause of death has been confirmed at the time of writing, though Newcombe noted that Gardner was “surrounded by his loving family” when he passed. I’m sad to report Ted Gardner, Our manager passed away today surrounded by his loving family. we will miss a great manager, mentor &...
Sexual assault reports in London nightlife reached six-year high in 2021
Reports of sexual assaults taking place in London’s clubs, bars, pubs and music venues rose were at their highest in six years in 2021, according to a new investigative report. According to information obtained by Time Out from the Metropolitan Police, 207 allegations of sexual assault and 29 reports of rape were recorded in London nightlife establishments between January 1 and October 31 of last year. The rise in assaults comes despite the fact that venues were closed – or otherwise limited in capacity by social distancing guidelines – during the first six months of 2021 due to the...
Grammy Awards 2022 officially postponed
The Grammy Awards 2022 has been postponed indefinitely due to concerns over the continued coronavirus pandemic, it has been reported. The now-postponed ceremony is the second year in a row that the annual awards show has been pushed back because of COVID-19. READ MORE: Why the Grammys are right to not add a Best K-pop category – and why it should stay that way Variety reports that a spokesperson for the Recording Academy confirmed the delay to the publication, but no new date has been agreed on at present. The ceremony was due to take place on January 31 at...
Andrew Weatherall’s Heavenly Recordings remixes compiled for new album
Andrew Weatherall‘s remixes for Heavenly Recordings have been compiled on a new album, due to arrive later this month. READ MORE: From Primal Scream to New Order: the mighty Andrew Weatherall’s finest ever remixes The collection will be divided into two parts, ‘Heavenly Remixes 3 – Andrew Weatherall Volume 1’ and ‘Heavenly Remixes 4 – Andrew Weatherall Volume 2’, and is set to include the late Scottish DJ, producer, and artist’s mixes of original songs by Mark Lanegan, Saint Etienne, The Orielles, Doves, Gwenno, Sly & Lovechild, TOY, and Espiritu. Heavenly Recordings’ Robin Turner, author of the book Believe...
£65million recovery fund confirmed for Scottish culture and events
£65million has been earmarked to support Scottish cultural businesses, organisations and events, as the economy continues to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The money includes the £20million of business support funding for culture and events that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on December 14, and the £27million for culture and £17million for events announced last week. READ MORE: Concerned UK music venues hit out at government COVID support as “pointless” and “bonkers” An additional £1million of underspend from the existing events budget has also been added, the Scottish Government confirmed. Advertisement “These additional funds will help...
Griff and Sigrid reveal release date for collaborative single ‘Head On Fire’
Griff and Sigrid have announced when their collaborative single ‘Head On Fire’ will be released after revealing its existence this week. The two pop stars began teasing the joint project last week in a series of cryptic videos posted on their social media accounts. READ MORE: Sigrid: “There’s a part of me that comes out when I play live – it’s my superpower” Now, the duo have confirmed when fans will be able to hear the track in full. “Pop girls unite,” Griff wrote on Instagram yesterday (January 4). “Support our tired little faces and presave head on fire.” Advertisement...
Rapper J $tash dead after allegedly killing woman in front of her children
Florida-born rapper J $tash has died after allegedly shooting and killing a woman in front of her three children. The incident took place at approximately 7am on New Year’s Day in Temple City, California (per The Independent), where the county coroner’s office has confirmed that the 28-year-old artist – whose real name was Justin Alexander Joseph – and a woman named Jeanette Gallegos died at the scene. “Deputies from Temple Sheriff’s Station responded to a home regarding a call of possible domestic violence on a gunshot victim,” sheriff’s deputy Grace Medrano said in a statement while confirming that a...
Watch Travis Barker’s rocky cover of Adele’s ‘Easy On Me’
Travis Barker has shared a video of him performing a rocky drum cover of Adele’s recent hit single ‘Easy On Me’. The Blink-182 drummer has given an unlikely makeover to the piano-led ballad, which marked the British pop star’s first new material in six years. READ MORE: Adele’s voice has never sounded better than on her stunning new song ‘Easy On Me’ In a video posted to his Instagram page, Barker drummed along to the track, adding complex fills and a rock edge to it. Surging guitars can also be heard on the new version. Advertisement At the end of...Recent Posts
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