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Alison Moyet Reworks Old Songs and Will Tour The World in 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Alison Moyet has reworked her classics for a new album ‘Key’ and will head out on a world tour.

Tagged as: 80s, Alison Moyet, pop, UK, Yaz, Yazoo

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Placebo Reveal Details of Doco

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Placebo announce the release of their second feature-length documentary called This Search For Meaning. This intimate and enlightening film explores the ideas that inhabit the lyrics and subject matter of Placebo’s songs, whilst charting their evolution as a group and as human beings. It is a fearless, truthful and forthright exploration of the creative process and the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, along with its inevitable consequences.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Placebo, UK

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Sam Smith To Release 10th Anniversary ‘In The Lonely Hour’

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Sam Smith is set to release a new song as part of a 10th anniversary edition of their debut album ‘In The Lonely Hour’.

Tagged as: 10s, pop, Sam Smith, UK

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David Beckham Shuts Down Spice Girls Reunion Rumours

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David Beckham has shut down rumours of a Spice Girls reunion.

Tagged as: 90s, David Beckham, pop, Spice Girls, UK

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Andy Summers of The Police To Play Australian Shows

by Paul Cashmere

The Police lead guitarist Andy Summers will tour Australia as a solo artist in September.

Tagged as: 70s, Andy Summers, rock, The Police, UK

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The Beatles Played First Australian Show In Adelaide 60 Years Ago On 12 June 1964

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles played their first Australian show in Adelaide on 12 June 1964 and keep in mind this was just 15 months after their first record was released in Australia.

Tagged as: 1964, Australia, Long Tall Sally, pop, rock, setlist, The Beatles, UK

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John Lennon Mind Games Box Features Hidden Tracks

by Paul Cashmere

When the John Lennon ‘Mind Games’ box set was announced we were told that the album would contain hidden tracks.

Tagged as: 70s, Box, hidden tracks, John Lennon, Mind Games, UK

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Saltburn Star Barry Keoghan Stars In Sabrina Carpenter Video

by Paul Cashmere

Saltburn star Barry Keoghan plays a prisoner in Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’ video.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Barry Keoghan, Please Please Please, pop, Sabrina Carpenter, UK, USA

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Chris Martin, Coldplay, Melbourne. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Coldplay Premiere New Song ‘All My Love’ in Athens

by Paul Cashmere

Coldplay premiered an unlisted new song called ‘All My Love’ at their show in Athens, Greece this week.

Tagged as: 00s, All My Love, Athens, Coldplay, rock, UK

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Paul McCartney Announces South America Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney is getting back to South America in October with shows for Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Got Back, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, South America, The Beatles, UK

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Glastonbury To Take 2026 Off

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Glastonbury festival fans might be disappointed to hear that the annual event will have a year off in 2026.

Tagged as: Glastonbury, music festival, music industry, UK

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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Release Cover of ‘When The Levee Breaks’

by Paul Cashmere

Led Zeppelin covered ‘When The Levee Breaks’ on the fourth untitled Zep album commonly Led Zeppelin IV and Zozo. It was an old blues song written by Memphis Minnie and released in 1929 by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy.

Tagged as: 20s, 70s, Alison Krauss, bluegrass, Led Zeppelin, metal, Robert Plant, rock, UK, USA, When The Levee Breaks

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Engelbert in Melbourne by Winston Robinson

Engelbert Humperdinck Confirms Last Australian Tour Is Not His Last Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

While Engelbert Humperdinck’s current tour was billed ‘The Last Waltz Farewell Tour’ the 88-year old entertainment says the last Australian tour was not his last Australian tour. In fact, quoting the lyrics of his classic song “The last waltz will last forever”.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Engelbert Humperdinck, pop, UK

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Blur ‘Live At Wembley Stadium’ Album On The Way

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A year on from a momentous weekend of music and joy at Wembley Stadium, blur today announced a new live album titled Live at Wembley Stadium, set for release on 26th July 2024 via Parlophone.

Tagged as: 90s, Blur, rock, UK

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Morrissey, Festival Hall 2012, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Morrissey To Play Vegas

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Morrissey has announced a two-night run in Las Vegas next month.

Tagged as: 80s, Morrissey, punk, The Smiths, UK

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Black Lace Singer Colin Gibb Dies Aged 70

by Paul Cashmere

Colin Gibb of Black Lace, the act best known for the 1984 hit ‘Agadoo’, has died at age 70.

Tagged as: 80s, Black Lace, Colin Gibb, pop, UK

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Sex Pistols and Frank Carter Team For Fundraiser

by Music-News.com

Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols’ Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones are uniting to save historic music venue, Bush Hall in West London, with two shows on Tuesday 13 August and Wednesday 14 August 2024.

Tagged as: Frank Carter, punk, Sex Pistols, UK

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Thom Yorke To Play Solo Dates in Japan, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke will perform 15 solo dates in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Japan in October and November.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Radiohead, Thom Yorke, UK

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The Police To Release Enormous ‘Synchronicity’ Box Set

by Paul Cashmere

The Police will release a 6 disc edition of ‘Synchronicity’ on July 24, 2024 with 55 previously unreleased tracks.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, rock, Sting, Synchronicity, The Police, UK

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The Rolling Stones, Ros OGorman photographer, Rod Laver Arena

The Rolling Stones Come To An Emotional Rescue For Massachusetts

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones classic ‘Emotional Rescue’ has returned to The Stones setlist for the first time in a decade.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Emotional Rescue, Hackney Diamonds, Massachusetts, rock, Rolling Stones, UK

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John Lennon Guitar Sells For Nearly $Au3 Million

by Music-News.com

John Lennon’s guitar has broken the record for the highest-selling piece of Beatles memorabilia after it was sold for an eye-watering £1.5 million ($Au2.8 million).

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, John Lennon, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Geezer Butler Wants One More Black Sabbath Event

by Music-News.com

Geezer Butler is up for playing one final Black Sabbath show at Aston Villa’s ground.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler, metal, Ozzy Osbourne, rock, UK

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Dua Lupa Calls For Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza

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Dua Lipa has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Dua Lipa, pop, UK

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Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Bruce Dickinson’s Solo Tour Is Light On The Mandrake Project Album

by Paul Cashmere

Bruce Dickinson is playing surprisingly few songs from his first solo album in 19 years ‘The Mandrake Project’ despite currently being on The Mandrake Project tour.

Tagged as: 80s, Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden, metal, The Mandrake Project, UK

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Ed Sheeran Joins The Offspring At Bottlerock

by Paul Cashmere

Fans at the Bottlerock Festival in napa Valley on the weekend got an Ed Sheeran bonus when Ed joined The Offspring for their 2000 hit ‘Million Miles Away.

Tagged as: 10s, 90s, Bottlerock, Ed Sheeran, pop, punk, The Offspring, UK, USA

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The Rolling Stones Treat New Jersey Five Unique Songs Including One Premiere

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones are on the east coast of the USA with two shows in New Jersey for the Hackney Diamonds tour.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, American tour, Hackney Diamonds, Rolling Stones, UK, USA

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Engelbert Humperdinck Ends His Australian The Last Waltz Tour To Rave Reviews

by Paul Cashmere

Engelbert Humperdinck has wrapped up his The Last Waltz tour in Australia with eight shows in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth and is now back at his home in Los Angeles.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australian Tour, contemporary, Engelbert Humperdinck, pop, The Last Waltz, UK

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Coldplay and Little Simz Collaborate

by Music-News.com

Coldplay have recorded a track with Little Simz.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Coldplay, Little Simz, rock, UK

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Syd Barrett Doco ‘Have You Got It Yet’ Coming To DVD 19 July

by Paul Cashmere

‘Have You Got It Yet’, a documentary on the founder of Pink Floyd Syd Barrett, will premiere on DVD and On Demand 19 July.

Tagged as: 60s, Have You Got It Yet, Pink Floyd, rock, Syd Barrett, UK

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2024 Ivor Award Winners List

by Paul Cashmere

Since 1956, the Ivor Novello Awards have been awarded annually honouring excellence in Music for songwriting and composing in London.

Tagged as: Ivor Novello, music industry, UK

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Kate Bush and Harry Styles Nominated For Ivor Novello Awards

Harry Styles and Kate Bush have been nominated for The Ivors 2023.

April 20, 2023

Nile Rodgers and Chic Rod Laver Arena on Sunday 8 April 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Ivor Novello Rising Star Awards Announced

Holly Humberstone, Rachel Chinouriri, Willow Kayne, Kamal, and Allegra are in contention for the Rising Star Award with Apple Music at the 2021 Ivor Novello Awards. The prize is back for a second year, with Nile Rodgers returning as a mentor, alongside acclaimed songwriters, producers, and musicians Cathy Dennis, Jamie Hartman, Jamie Scott, and Fiona Bevan.

July 28, 2021

Jonny Greenwood performs at ACO Underground in December 2012_02, Noise11, Photo

Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood Wins His 7th Ivor

The Ivors Academy last night [1 December] revealed the winners of 14 Ivor Novello Awards as part of The Ivors Composer Awards 2020, celebrating exceptional new works by composers writing for classical, jazz and sound art.

December 3, 2020