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Sugababes share Blood Orange remix of ‘Same Old Story’ and talk fighting for independence
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Over 670 independent US music venues and promoters have now received government relief
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Chrissie Hynde announces UK tour for Bob Dylan covers album
The Pretenders‘ Chrissie Hynde has announced a UK tour where she will sing songs from Bob Dylan’s extensive back catalogue, as well as some other favourites. The tour announcement comes weeks after Hynde released ‘Standing In The Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan’, made...
Lorde Is Back And Bringing Midsommar Vibes To Solar Power
Four years after her critically acclaimed album Melodrama, Lorde finally returned earlier this month to bring hippie, summer vibes courtesy her new single “Solar Power” — as well as more anticipation for her fans. On Sunday (June 20), the 24-year-old New Zealand singer dropped...
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