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Primal Scream hit at out at government’s new drug proposals
Primal Scream have hit out at the government’s new drug proposals which could result in middle-class users losing their passport and driving licence. READ MORE: In 1989 Andrew Weatherall wrote an NME live review of Primal Scream, which led to ‘Screamadelica’ – read it here Prime Minister...
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Billie Eilish shares heartbreaking music video for ‘Male Fantasy’
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Joni Mitchell addresses health issues in rare speech at 2021 Kennedy Center Honors
Joni Mitchell addressed her ongoing health issues in a rare speech at the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors last night (December 5). READ MORE: Why the Grammys are right to not add a Best K-pop category – and why it should stay that way The singer-songwriter...
Mary J. Blige announces album ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ and shares two new songs
Mary J. Blige has shared two new songs alongside details of her forthcoming album, ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’, which is out next year. READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Mary J. Blige The R&B singer has today (December 6) released album title track ‘Good Morning...
Arlo Parks, Squid, Black Midi lead London Somerset House 2022 gig series
The line-up for 2022’s Somerset House gig series in London has been announced, featuring Arlo Parks, Squid, Black Midi and more. The annual series of gigs at the iconic central London venue will take place across July next year, kicking off on July 7...
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