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News: BIMM Students Host Ignite Festival Of Live Music And Industry Panels This Week – And It’s Free (But They Need Your Donations)

Are you wondering how to warm up for the summer festivals? If the answer is ‘yes’, then we have some good news for you. BIMM London and Music Venue Trust are bringing you three days of live music combined with conferences online for all of you music lovers, from Saturday April 17 to Monday April 19. Continue reading News: BIMM Students Host Ignite Festival Of Live Music And Industry Panels This Week – And It’s Free (But They Need Your Donations)

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Monday Mover, NEWS

Monday Mover #1: Luz – Counting Houses

This week it’s breaking Irish artist Luz. The 20-year-old, half-Argentinian musician has gained enormous popularity in the past year after the release of her three singles ‘We’ll Be Fine’, ‘I’m Lonely’ and ‘The Author’. Her vocals have caughtthe attention of Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan and media such as The Independent, who described her as ‘‘An incredible Irish artist causing a stir with her beautifully written bedroom pop.’’ After her songs being streamed more than 30 million times worldwide, she’s now scheduled to support JP Saxe on his rescheduled European tour dates next year. Continue reading Monday Mover #1: Luz – Counting Houses

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new music friday, NEWS

New Music Friday 09/04/2021

The last week of the official lockdown period here in the UK has ended. From Monday on, non-essential shops and beer gardens will open, which means we will slowly get back to normal life again. This weekend will probably be the last weekend not spent in a pub, which means it’s a good reason to, for one last time listen to these new releases while dancing around in your living room. At least that’s what I’m going to do. Continue reading New Music Friday 09/04/2021

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Nook’s Cranny #8 – New Super Mario… Movie?

According to Nintendo, the production is “moving ahead smoothly”. This, of course, is thanks in part to the man, the myth, and the mario creator, Shigeru Miyamoto. It is also in part thanks to Chris Meledandri, founder of Illumination studios. If that doesn’t mean much to you then maybe this will: Minions. Illumination is the studio that brought you Despicable Me (2010), the studio might have a bad name because of all the unnecessary Minion merchandise and social media frenzy but the animation itself wasn’t so bad! I personally think that this could be great news for Mario fans out there. Continue reading Nook’s Cranny #8 – New Super Mario… Movie?

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New Music Friday 02/04/2021

What a beautiful week it’s been, it feels like everyone has been in a great mood the past few days, mainly because of the sun that has made many appearances this week. Some Vitamin D always gives us positive vibes, especially seeing as we spent most of our time indoors the past months. We are only ten days away from the reopening of pubs and … Continue reading New Music Friday 02/04/2021

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NEWS

Squid to record Record Store Day release live-to-vinyl on BBC 6 Music

Words by Thomas-Bradey Riseley  “The process is the same as ever, starting off with no clue of what we’re doing, stumbling along together, each inputting our ideas into the music until it starts to take shape.” – Arthur from Squid Experimental Bristol-based band Squid are to participate in an exciting live-to-vinyl recording challenge live on the Steve Lamacq show on BBC 6 Music.  Squid will be … Continue reading Squid to record Record Store Day release live-to-vinyl on BBC 6 Music

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New Music Friday 26/03/21

Thank god it’s Friday! Even though most of us are focused on the future, where everything is possible. We should not forget to be conscious of the present, especially when it’s filled with brand new music. Our picks for this week include, Beabadoobee, Taylor Swift, LIL NAS X and more!  Editor: Megan Hofman Beabadoobee – Last Day On Earth (Dirty Hit) We all know many … Continue reading New Music Friday 26/03/21

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NEWS

Grammys 2021: A Spectacle, Yes, But Out Of Touch

Words: Thom Risely The recording academy told the world who they think are the best in categories they decide for the 63rd time last Sunday. While the performances of invited artists were more than entertaining, The Grammys is never short of controversial snubs, surprises and mishaps. The nominations themselves served up a fresh batch of unnecessary shoe-horning and rejection. Prior to the event, The Weeknd … Continue reading Grammys 2021: A Spectacle, Yes, But Out Of Touch

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