Standon Calling announces postponement until 2025 due to “very challenging climate”

Standon Calling announces postponement until 2025 due to “very challenging climate”

Standon Calling has become the latest UK festival to postpone until 2025 due to the financial pressures facing independent music festivals. The Hertfordshire-based boutique event, which was scheduled for 20-23 July, said a “very challenging climate” had made it too expensive to run the festival this year. In recent weeks, several other independent festivals have… Continue reading Standon Calling announces postponement until 2025 due to “very challenging climate”

Israel selects Eurovision 2024 entry amidst calls for boycott

Israel selects Eurovision 2024 entry amidst calls for boycott

Israel has announced that the singer Eden Golan will represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest next year. The 20-year-old was chosen after performing a cover of Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” on a television talent show in Israel. Following the announcement, she dedicated her performance to the more than 130… Continue reading Israel selects Eurovision 2024 entry amidst calls for boycott

Bill Maher says he will shelve two-hour Kanye West interview: “He’s a very charming anti-Semite”

Bill Maher says he will shelve two-hour Kanye West interview: “He’s a very charming anti-Semite”

Comedian Bill Maher stated that he would not air his two-hour interview with Kanye West, as he referred to the rapper as “a very charming antisemite.” Maher, who had recorded an episode with the ‘No More Parties In LA’ artist for his Club Random podcast, shared the decision in an interview for TMZ‘s TMZ Investigates… Continue reading Bill Maher says he will shelve two-hour Kanye West interview: “He’s a very charming anti-Semite”

MOBOs 2024: Check out all the winners

MOBOs 2024: Check out all the winners

The MOBO Awards 2024 results have been announced and the winners are nothing short of impressive. Potter Payper, an emerging artist, won Album Of The Year with his debut LP titled ‘Real Back In Style’. Meanwhile, Central Cee and Dave came out on top for Song Of The Year with their collaborative track ‘Sprinter’. Cench… Continue reading MOBOs 2024: Check out all the winners

T-Pain says he’s left his name off writing credits for country songs due to “the racism that comes after it”

T-Pain says he’s left his name off writing credits for country songs due to “the racism that comes after it”

American musician T-Pain has revealed that he has written country songs but did not take credit for them due to the racism he faced after doing so. In a recent TikTok video, T-Pain said: “Good music is good music. I don’t give a f***k where it comes from or what style it comes in.” He… Continue reading T-Pain says he’s left his name off writing credits for country songs due to “the racism that comes after it”

Kylie Minogue on potentially collaborating with Harry Styles: “Wouldn’t that be good”

Kylie Minogue on potentially collaborating with Harry Styles: “Wouldn’t that be good”

During the MusiCares’ Person of the Year gala, Kylie Minogue expressed her desire to collaborate with Harry Styles. The ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’ singer disclosed her list of artists she’d like to work with on the red carpet, saying, “Harry Styles or something would be good. Wouldn’t that be good?!” However, she… Continue reading Kylie Minogue on potentially collaborating with Harry Styles: “Wouldn’t that be good”

Co-founding Hole member Lisa Roberts reveals her move to Ukraine during the war outbreak

Co-founding Hole member Lisa Roberts reveals her move to Ukraine during the war outbreak

Lisa Roberts, who co-founded grunge band Hole with Courtney Love and Eric Erlandson, has revealed that she moved to Ukraine to provide help following Russia’s invasion. Roberts left Hole in 1990, a few months after the band’s first show that year in California. She explained that she felt the quality of the band was lacking, but… Continue reading Co-founding Hole member Lisa Roberts reveals her move to Ukraine during the war outbreak

Garbage announce expanded reissue of ‘Bleed Like Me’ on vinyl and more

Garbage announce expanded reissue of ‘Bleed Like Me’ on vinyl and more

Garbage’s fourth studio album ‘Bleed Like Me’ is set to be reissued on vinyl, fully remastered for 2024. The LP, which debuted back in 2005, saw the band take a five-year hiatus following its release. Despite its initial challenges, it went on to become a beloved part of the band’s discography and is available on… Continue reading Garbage announce expanded reissue of ‘Bleed Like Me’ on vinyl and more

Lethal Bizzle, Kurupt FM and more join Dizzee Rascal at London’s South Facing Festival 2024

Lethal Bizzle, Kurupt FM and more join Dizzee Rascal at London’s South Facing Festival 2024

London’s South Facing Festival returns for its second edition this year, featuring a lineup of iconic performers and promising talents. Taking place at Crystal Palace Bowl, the event is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact while providing an incredible audience experience. Last year’s festival starred Sleaford Mods, Max Richter, The Streets, and Supergrass. Slated for… Continue reading Lethal Bizzle, Kurupt FM and more join Dizzee Rascal at London’s South Facing Festival 2024

Police release e-fit of suspect after teenager raped at Boardmasters 2022

Police release e-fit of suspect after teenager raped at Boardmasters 2022

Newquay’s Boardmasters festival in Cornwall was the site of an alleged sexual assault on August 13, 2022, which the police have now asked the public’s help in identifying. The incident took place in a tent while a 17-year-old girl was attending the music festival. It is alleged that two men sexually assaulted the teenager. Devon… Continue reading Police release e-fit of suspect after teenager raped at Boardmasters 2022