Hipgnosis acquires the rights to Lindsey Buckingham’s music catalogue
Hipgnosis Songs Fund has acquired the rights to the music catalogue of Lindsey Buckingham. The investment company, which was founded by Merck Mercuriadis, made the announcement today (January 5) – a day after confirming it had bought Jimmy Iovine’s worldwide producer royalties. Hipgnosis, who...
UK government offers grants to help retail, hospitality and leisure firms during latest coronavirus lockdown
The UK government has announced a new set of one-off financial grants to help support retail, hospitality and leisure businesses during the latest coronavirus lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed last night (January 4) that England would be entering a new lockdown due to...
Watch The Lathums’ ‘Joker’-inspired video for ‘Foolish Parley’
The Lathums have shared the new video for ‘Foolish Parley’ which sees them taking influence from classic films such as Joker and A Clockwork Orange. In the new clip, the Wigan band emulate the spirit of Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian classic as they run amok...
UK Music shares #LetTheMusicPlay: #SaveOurSummer2021 report to restart live music industry
UK Music have shared a new report, Let the Music Play: Save Our Summer 2021, outlining their recommendations for how to restart the UK’s live music industry once it is safe to do so. While the roll-out of coronavirus vaccinations has boosted hopes that...
Geoff Stephens, Grammy-winning songwriter, dies aged 86
Grammy Award-winning British songwriter Geoff Stephens has died, aged 86, as confirmed by his family. Stephens died before the turn of the new year on December 24 from pneumonia. The songwriter had previously tested positive and recovered from COVID-19. In a text message sent...
Watch Alice Cooper cheer up Harry Nilsson’s son, Zak, with a new song
Alice Cooper has surprised Zak Nilsson – son of late singer Harry Nilsson – with a sweet new tune in a bid to cheer him up, as he continues to suffer from end-stage colon cancer. Cooper performed the song on a recent episode of...
Justin Bieber denies reports he is training to become a Hillsong Church minister
Justin Bieber has denied reports he is training to become a religious minister with Hillsong Church, taking to social media to quash the rumours. The story was first published by OK! Magazine and subsequently covered by Page Six. The article took quotes from an...
Watch Open Mike Eagle’s moving freestyle in tribute to MF DOOM
Rapper and comedian Open Mike Eagle has shared a moving freestyle tribute in to the late MF DOOM, titled ‘for DOOM’. READ MORE: MF DOOM, 1971 – 2020: world-building rap hero who styled himself as a supervillain In his performance over a beat produced...
Reverend & The Makers’ Jon McClure offers private performances for fans who need cheering up
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