Little Simz on racial equality in the music industry: “There’s a lot more to be done”
Little Simz has spoken about racial equality in the music industry, saying there’s “a lot more that can be done.” Read more: Little Simz: “People expect Black people to have all the answers” In response to the Black Lives Matter protests in the wake...
Frisco releases emotive new song ‘Black Man’, with profits going to Stephen Lawrence charity
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MOBOs founder Kanya King on need for change after Blackout Tuesday: “We need to work towards a sustainable solution”
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Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike say Black communities in the US “are used to politicians failing them”
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Public Enemy return with explosive new anti-Trump song, ‘State of the Union (STFU)’
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Slowthai on his behaviour at the NME Awards 2020: “For the way I acted, I’m remorseful. I’m learning every single day”
Slowthai has spoken out on his controversial behaviour at the NME Awards 2020, admitting that his actions were “inexcusable” and that he’s “learning every single day”. During the ceremony at London’s O2 Academy Brixton back in February, an interaction between Slowthai (real name Tyron...
Haim share atmospheric new track ‘Gasoline’
Haim have shared ‘Gasoline’, the latest release to emerge from their forthcoming third album. Ahead of releasing ‘Women in Music Pt III’ next Friday, the Los Angeles trio debuted the track on Instagram by way of a video that sees them performing in their...
Keedron Bryant, 12, signs Warner Records deal for Black Lives Matter protest song
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Lady Gaga, Dave Grohl, Billie Eilish and more ask congress to help save indie venues in US
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