Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #8 – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Words: Giulia Lombardo Set in a music studio between the 1920s and 1930s, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ tells the story of four musicians kept under control by Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), a highly esteemed legend in blues music or else, if you ask me, the queen of blues. In the movie the characters put in the foreground are presented, ready to clash and defend their … Continue reading Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #8 – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Review: Gorillaz Present Song Machine Live from Kong, a Lockdown Extravaganza
At the end of 2020, Damon Albarn brought his Gorillaz quarantine passion project, ‘Song Machine’, to life with the help of a huge social bubble, brimming with 2020’s greatest musical efforts. Continue reading Review: Gorillaz Present Song Machine Live from Kong, a Lockdown Extravaganza
Lady Gaga set to perform at Joe Biden’s Inauguration
Pop megastar Lady Gaga is set to sing the US National Anthem at president-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20. Continue reading Lady Gaga set to perform at Joe Biden’s Inauguration
Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #7 – Selena: the series
Words: Giulia Lombardo A month ago, Netflix blessed us music lovers with a series entirely based on the life of the one and only, Selena Quintanilla. The story of Selena Quintanilla Perez is very touching and inspiring: raised under the aegis of a father who dreamed of being able to see her become a great singer, and driven above all by her not being able … Continue reading Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #7 – Selena: the series
Sleaford Mods team up with Amyl And The Sniffers for ‘Nudge It’
Sleaford Mods, the politically grouchy duo from Nottingham, have released a single titled ‘Nudge It’, featuring Amy Taylor, vocalist from exciting Melbourne punks, Amyl and the Sniffers. Continue reading Sleaford Mods team up with Amyl And The Sniffers for ‘Nudge It’
Black Country, New Road release a second single titled ‘Track X’ ahead of their upcoming album
Black Country, New Road continue their feather duster tease routine by proceeding to tickle us with a second audiovisual release titled ‘Track X’ off of their forthcoming album ‘For the First Time’, released on Ninja Tune on February 5. Continue reading Black Country, New Road release a second single titled ‘Track X’ ahead of their upcoming album
LDN’s Ones To Watch in 2021
The new year has begun. We say goodbye to a gruelling 2020 and hello to a hopeful 2021. Here are six artists that we at LDN think you should keep your eyes on this year… Continue reading LDN’s Ones To Watch in 2021
Ariel Pink Dropped By Label After Attending Capitol Hill Siege
Indie-pop musician Ariel Pink, real name Ariel Marcus Rosenborg, has been dropped by label Mexian Summer after admitting he was in attendance at the ‘rally’ which violently stormed Capitol Hill on the January 6. Continue reading Ariel Pink Dropped By Label After Attending Capitol Hill Siege
UK Government Shrugs Off Offer of Visa-Free Tours for Musicians Put Forward by EU
It has come to the public’s knowledge that the UK turned down a Brexit deal offer from the EU of visa-free tours for musicians. Continue reading UK Government Shrugs Off Offer of Visa-Free Tours for Musicians Put Forward by EU
In Memoriam : MF DOOM
Words: Thom Risely As if 2020 couldn’t get any worse, we had to sign the year off with the announcement of one of the greatest MCs who ever lived. MF DOOM (Daniel Dumile) passed away on October 31, aged 49, but his death was reported to Rolling Stone on December 31. The cause of Dumile’s death is still unknown. Remaining almost entirely anonymous behind the … Continue reading In Memoriam : MF DOOM
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