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K-pop supergroup BTS to work on solo projects | Music News
The band members make a surprise announcement over dinner to mark the band's founding in 2013.BTS said they are taking an indefinite hiatus from the K-pop supergroup to focus on their solo career.
The group, credited with generating…
St. Louis Band Mammoth Piano Live for Next Performance | Music news and interviews | St. Louis |…
Click to enlarge Miranda Munguia Vocalist and bassist Nanyamka Ewing (right) and guitarist Shawn Moses (left) are two members of Mammoth Piano, who will play the RFT's Art A'Fair on June 23.
Mammoth Piano exists…
Win Tickets to Paloma Faith and Sam Ryder – Music News
Double-platinum artist and BRIT Award winner Paloma Faith will perform a huge outdoor summer show this summer in the beautiful surroundings of Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire. Taking place on August 5, Paloma will be supported by none other…
Green Day announced as winner of Kerrang! Icon Award – Music News
KERRANG!, the world's largest alternative culture and music brand, today revealed that one of the world's best-selling bands of all time, Green Day, will receive the prestigious Kerrang! Icon Award for 2022.The Rock of Hall Famers who have…
St. Louis jazz musician conquers demons for his new album | Music news and interviews | St. Louis…
Click to enlarge Courtesy of John Covelli From left to right: Chris Meschede on bass, Nick Savage on drums, John Covelli on trombone, Ben Shafer on sax, Luke Sailor on piano and Matt Krieg on vocals.
John Covelli…
Robbie Williams Covers 90s Rivals Oasis at Homecoming Gig – Up News Info
Robbie Williams covered '90s rivals Oasis' "Don't Look Back in Anger" during his comeback gig.
The former Take That star performed at Vale Park in Stoke-on-Trent over the weekend, where he wowed the crowd with a rendition of the Britpop…
Police nearly ‘throw away’ every breath you take – Reuters
Andy Summers says Sting and Stewart Copeland were ready to drop "Every Breath You Take".
The former Police guitarist recalled his ex-bandmates clashing with the now-legendary riff of the 1983 hit from their fifth and final album,…
Remy Ma ‘thought she was complimenting’ Doja Cat E! News UK
Remy Ma thought she was complimenting Doja Cat when she claimed she wasn't a rapper.
The 42-year-old star angered fans of the 'Juicy' hitmaker earlier this year when she argued that Doja shouldn't be considered a rap artist.
Speaking…
Katie Knipp Band – Music News
Take out Ms. Knipp's vocals and you've got a very talented but pretty stock blues bar band, but add her vocals and you've got something that harks back to the Wild West or the prohibition era, but is just as sharp and impertinent than…
Ziggy Alberts – Music News
There are so many conflicts in our world today. It's sad to see. Why is there so much hatred in wars, between borders, in our own communities and even on social media? Surely we're all meant to be on the sidelines, think of all that…
Summary of music news, June 2, 2022
Awards and honors
The 2022 SOCAN Writing Award Finalists (10 English and 10 French) have been nominated, and these up-and-coming songwriters will compete for a $5,000 prize including $5,000, a Yamaha workstation and a $500 gift card from…
Harry Styles scores double the charts, tops albums and singles charts – Reuters
Harry's House tracks topped the Top 3 on the Official Singles Chart.
Harry Styles has become the latest artist to score the relatively rare Official Chart Double, as third solo album Harry's House and smash hit As It Was both hit number…
The Rolling Stones announce special guests for BST Hyde Park – Reuters
The Rolling Stones have today revealed the very special guests who will open the upcoming American Express presents BST Hyde Park shows of their brand new 'SIXTY' European tour, in celebration of the band's 60th anniversary. Making their…
Iggy Pop receives the Polar Music Prize – Music News
Iggy Pop received the Polar Music Prize.
The 'Lust for Life' hitmaker and the Ensemble intercontemporain received the 2022 King Carl XVI Gustaf Award during a gala ceremony at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday (24.05.22),…
Summary of music news, May 26, 2022
Awards News
Yesterday (May 25), the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) announcement Alanis Morissette as a new inductee, as well as the first set of performers for the gala. In a press release, CSHF President Stan Meissner noted…
Queer Music News: Ty Herndon Releases First Single From Upcoming Album “Jacob”
FILE PHOTO: Ty Herndon in Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
"Till You Get There" is the debut single from Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning Fort Worth country artist Ty Herndon. The song from his next album JACOB ships…
Doja Cat forced to cancel concerts after undergoing tonsil surgery – Reuters
Doja Cat has been forced to cancel her upcoming concerts as she has to undergo further tonsil surgery.
Last week, the Say So hitmaker took to social media to share that she had tonsillitis ahead of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards and was…
Doja Cat Undergoes Tonsil Surgery – Up News Info
Doja Cat underwent surgery on her infected tonsils.
The Kiss Me More singer told her Twitter followers that she was taking antibiotics to treat her infected tonsils when she attended the Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) on Sunday, but…
Elon Musk and Jean-Michel Jarre Lead Vangelis Tributes – Music News
Elon Musk, Jean-Michel Jarre and Daniel Pemberton have paid tribute to the late Greek composer Vangelis.The Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire composer died Tuesday in a hospital in Paris, France, from heart failure, according to his…
Summary of music news, May 19, 2022
Awards
The 18th edition of Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA) is scheduled for March 30 to April 2, 2023 in Vancouver. Submissions are now open, with preferential rates until May 31. The final submission deadline is July 15. Again for…
Maxwell Honors Michael Jackson at Billboard Music Awards – Music News
Maxwell paid tribute to Michael Jackson by performing one of the late star's tracks at the Billboard Music Awards.The 48-year-old singer took to the stage to perform at the annual awards show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on…
Perfectionist Machine Gun Kelly – Music News
Machine Gun Kelly is a perfectionist.
Brandon "Slim" Allen, the 32-year-old musician's close friend and musical collaborator, revealed that Kelly was the "toughest critic" to satisfy when they were putting on a show.
He told…
Little Mix Struggling With Emotions On Final Tour – Music News
Little Mix struggles to finish their songs without crying on their final tour before going on hiatus.
Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall announced late last year that they would be taking an indefinite break from…
Just how important is music marketing?
Photo credit: Camilo JiménezMost indie musicians don't have a problem with overdrive, they're not seen enough. But it's still possible to annoy your current audience if you're not careful about how you promote yourself. You need to…
Travis Scott Confirmed to Perform at Billboard Music Awards E! News UK
Travis Scott has been added to the lineup for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.
The hip-hop star just performed his first public concert since 10 people were killed at his Astroworld music festival in Texas last November.
The rapper -…
Beyoncé Lands Her First Daytime Emmy Nomination E! News UK
Beyoncé has been nominated for her first Daytime Emmy Award.The Crazy in Love singer was nominated for writing the theme song for Talks with Mama Tina, her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson's Facebook Watch series. She has already been nominated…
CMT to Air Special in Honor of Naomi Judd | Big Country Music News
Courtesy of CMTCMT honors the life and legacy of Naomi Judd with a special title CMT remembers: Naomi Judd.…
Detroit Jazz Festival Announces Initial 2022 Lineup | Music News | Detroit
Click to enlarge Shutterstock Chucho Valdes.
The "world's largest free jazz festival" returns to Detroit on Labor Day weekend September 2-5. We're talking about the Detroit Jazz Festival, of course, which…
Brave Rival – Music News
I saw Brave Rival live three times and each time I came away a little more impressed. To say that I was eagerly awaiting the release of this album is an understatement.Unfortunately due to Covid the album, which should have been recorded…
Random Music News for Thursday, April 28, 2022
If you're a Duran Duran fan I highly recommend this video (it's on Amazon Prime video for free (or was) - which I'm not pushing but if you're already allied with the Evil Empire you might as well well take advantage):
Duran Duran –…
Sara Correia – Music News
Sara Correia grew up in a family of fadistas, immersed in fado, and was only 13 when she won the Grande Noite do Fado (big festival and singing competition). Her raspy high contralto voice still projects the intensity of the roots music…
Music Notes: Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and more | Music News
ABC/Randy HolmesJessica Biel knows the hairstyle she has in Hulu's upcoming true crime series Candy looks…
Win Lovers Rock: The Soulful Sound Of Romantic Reggae Albums – Music News
Legendary label Trojan Records today announces the release of their latest compilation: Lovers Rock: The Soulful Sound of Romantic Reggae. Released on May 27, the album celebrates the unique and hugely influential British sound of love…
The novelization of the musical ’Jagged Little Pill’ is here | Music News
Courtesy of Amulet BooksIf you couldn't watch Little shredded pill on Broadway, the musical based on Alanis…
Heather Small Announces First Album in 16 Years – Music News
Heather Small has announced her first album in 16 years, "Colour My Life".
The Voice of M People are back with new single, "Love Me or Not", from their first studio effort in over a decade, named after the 90s dance group's second single…
Psy to Release New Single Produced by BTS’s Suga E! News UK
Psy will release a new single. The 'Gangnam Style' hitmaker will release new track 'Take That', which will feature on his upcoming album 'Psy 9th'. Psy's new song will be released on Friday (4/29/22), and it's produced by BTS's Suga.The…
Roger Daltrey thinks music is ‘stolen’ from artists – Reuters
Roger Daltrey thinks the music industry has been "stolen" from artists.The 78-year-old Who frontman believes musicians are being 'robbed blind' by their record labels, which have far less to do in the digital age but still take the same…
Tom Grennan hospitalized after ‘unprovoked attack’ in New York – Reuters
British singer Tom Grennan was hospitalized following an "unprovoked attack and robbery" after his concert in New York on Wednesday.The Little Bit of Love singer's manager released a statement on social media on Thursday, revealing that the…
Sir Elton John is working on new music on his latest tour – Reuters
Sir Elton John is said to be working on new music during his latest tour.The 75-year-old music icon is currently wrapping up her 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' ride, and just months after collaborating with Stevie Wonder, Dua Lipa, Olly…
Shawn Mendes will receive the Juno International Achievement Award | Music News
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicShawn Mendes has won 11 Juno Awards -- Canada's equivalent of the Grammys -- during…
Mr. Jordan Mr. Tonks’ Troubles, And More Music News and Gossip
CORRECTION: A few weeks ago, I told you about a new young artist named Neighborhood Ryan. During this I mentioned that his band released an EP, One summer, Last year. Well, that was incorrect. It was Ward himself who released the…
Arcade Fire to Open KOKO on April 29 – Music News
122 years after its initial opening and after three years of restoration and redevelopment, KOKO will open its doors again on April 29, 2022 with a memorable show from one of the biggest bands in the world, Arcade Fire, after a restoration…
Win 4 tickets to Little Orchard Festival – Music News
We offer 4 tickets (either a family or 4 adults) and a full weekend camping.Little orchard festivalSeptember 9 – 11, 2022Healeys Cyder FarmPenhallow, Truro, CornwallFeeder, Kula Shaker, The Wurzels and many more!A charming Cornish party…
Music Notes: Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and more | Music News
ABC/Randy HolmesCamila Cabello channeled Britney Spears in her latest outfit, wearing a denim-on-denim dress…
Busted wants to collaborate with Bring Me the Horizon – News Musique
Busted wanted to collaborate with Bring Me the Horizon.
The BRIT Award-winning band - which includes Matt Willis, James Bourne and Charlie Simpson - shot to fame in the early 2000s with hits like 'What I Go to School For' and 'Year 3000'…
Lizzo Announces New Album – Music News
Lizzo has announced a new album.
The 33-year-old pop star - who rose to global fame with her third studio album and major label debut 'Cuz I Love You' in 2019 - is set to release her fourth album 'Special' later this year.
Alongside…
Mary J. Blige to receive prestigious Icon Award
MRC and NBC today announced that global superstar Mary J. Blige will receive the prestigious Billboard Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA). As part of the recognition, the ten-time BBMA winner will take the stage for a…
Ed Sheeran three-time winner at Global Awards crown 2022 – Up News Info
The winners of the 2022 Global Awards have been revealed, with Ed Sheeran taking home THREE awards. Now in its fifth year, The Global Awards brings together radio stations from Global; Capital, Heart, Smooth, Classic FM, Radio X, Capital…
Doja Cat to Cover Elvis Presley’s Hit for New Album E! News UK
Doja Cat is to cover a classic Elvis Presley song for a new album.
The 26-year-old rapper is reportedly set to drop a cover of the iconic song 'Hound Dog' and join a host of other current stars as part of an album celebrating the late…
Music Notes: Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, PSY and more | Music News
ABC/Randy Holmesdon't ask Justin Timberlake in regards to Britney Spears' pregnancy. Paparazzi caught up…
Post Malone’s New Album Out Next Month – Music News
Post Malone's new album, "Twelve Carat Toothache," is due out next month.
The 'Sunflower' hitmaker's manager, Dre London, took to social media to tease that the sequel to 2019's 'Hollywood's Bleeding' is set to drop in May.
Sharing a…
Indie music boom continues with fourth straight year of growth – Reuters
New analysis from the BPI - the UK's association of independent and major record labels - shows that independently released music is booming and in 2021 saw its fourth consecutive year of growth.The collective share of UK music consumption…
Win 1 of 3 Supreme Unbeing ‘Enduring Physicality’ CDs
Supreme Unbeing will release their second full-length album "Enduring Physicality" to continue challenging the people of Earth to the individual and societal aspects of being human in today's society.SUPREME UNBEING is a mysterious 5-piece…
DJ Khaled: Awards don’t motivate me – Music News
DJ Khaled is not driven by awards and accolades.
The 'I'm The One' hitmaker will soon receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and while he's very grateful for the honor, he insists things like this don't define his career, but he…
Joe Iconis, Karen Elson, Carol Sloane and Thelonious Monk, – Times Square Chronicles
Ghostlight Records has announced musical theater virtuoso Joe Iconis' new recording, a sprawling new 44-track album, simply titled Album, which will be released on Friday, June 17. The album features over 70 members of Iconis' extensive…
The Weeknd Tops Billboard Music Awards Nominees E! News UK
The Weeknd tops the list of nominees for this year's Billboard Music Awards.
The 32-year-old star is a finalist in a total of 17 categories, including Top Artist and Top Male Artist, while his collaboration with Ariana Grande, "Save Your…
The Weeknd and Doja Cat Top Billboard Music Award Nominations E! News UK
The Weeknd and Doja Cat are the top contenders for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.
The Blinding Lights hitmaker received 17 nominations on this year's shortlist, in categories including Best Artist, Best Male Artist and Best…
Sound designers translate air pollution into music – News
Scientists created music based on air pollution data from urban and rural areas at different times of the day.The project, named “Sounding Out Pollution”, is made up of three parts. The first is based on pollution statistics…
BTS almost didn’t perform at the Grammys – Music News
BTS almost didn't perform at the Grammys.The K-Pop boy band - which includes Jungkook, V, J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, RM and Suga - finally took the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas last Sunday (03.04.22) as part of the annual…
The Kid LAROI tops nominations for 2022 APRA Music Awards | Music News
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicKid LAROI will be the act to beat this year APRA Music Awards. He leads the…
Normani Felt ‘Very Neglected’ in Fifth Harmony E! News UK
Normani has always felt "very neglected" in Fifth Harmony.
The 25-year-old singer played in the chart-topping girl group alongside Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui and Camila Cabello - but she admits it wasn't easy being the…
Ed Sheeran and Adele top Ivor Novello Award nominations – Up News Info
Ed Sheeran, Adele and Inflo lead the nominations for the 2022 Ivor Novello Awards.
The Shape of You singer picked up three nominations for this year's awards, which recognize outstanding songwriting and composition, including…
Random Music News for Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Yeah, this dog looks like matt damon. Let's move on to the music news of April 6, 2022.
Grammy ratings were dismal. But you've probably already guessed it.the chip girl found a use for his Grammy.Who wins the streaming war? No new…
Noise Mountain releases live album, plus more music news and gossip
PLAN FORWARD: Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 Wildwood Revival. This popular destination and camping event, always held at clover farm in Arnoldsville, has been forced to cancel for COVID-19 for the past two years, but is…
Adele and Ed Sheeran among 2022 Global Awards nominees E! News UK
Adele, Ed Sheeran and Sam Fender are among the artists nominated for the 2022 Global Awards.
The annual ceremony returns on April 14 and will see the biggest names in music go head-to-head.
'Easy On Me' singer Adele is set to take on…
Flea’s Grammy was used as a shovel by her daughter E! News UK
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has revealed his daughter uses her Grammy as a shovel in the garden.The 59-year-old musician shared the funny story of his eldest offspring, Clara Balzary, now 33, who brought the golden gramophone out of…
Halsey Leaves Grammys Early After Feeling Bad E! News UK
Halsey left the 2022 Grammy Awards early on Sunday because she "didn't feel great."
The Without Me hitmaker - who uses both the pronouns she/her and they/them - announced on Saturday that he would attend the musical ceremony in Las…
The Weeknd ignores the Grammys and plans to change his name on Twitter | Music News
Rich Fury/Getty Images for the United Nations World Food ProgramThe weekend was not at the Grammy Awards on…
Pink Criticizes Music Magazine on Grammy’s Best Performances List E! News UK
Pink slammed Rolling Stone magazine for its recent Grammys best performance list.As the Grammys approach on Sunday, the magazine's editors have released a ranking of the 25 "greatest Grammys performances of all time" featuring artists…
Arooj Aftab becomes the first Pakistani singer to win a Grammy | Music News
The New York-based singer has garnered worldwide attention for her work that fuses ancient Sufi traditions with folk, jazz and minimalism.Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab scored her first Grammy, winning a prestigious trophy for her song…
SZA Uses Crutches During Grammys After Injuring Ankle E! News UK
SZA was on crutches at the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday because she injured her ankle shortly before the ceremony.The All the Stars hitmaker managed to pose for photos on the red carpet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas without…
Jon Batiste Wins Five Grammys at 2022 Awards – Music News
Jon Batiste won five awards at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.The 35-year-old musician was the big winner at the ceremony held on Sunday (03.04.22) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas - which was hosted by comedian Trevor Noah - whose…
Sam Smith back with ‘dancey’ single E! News UK
Sam Smith is about to return with a "dancing" track.
The 29-year-old singer is gearing up to return with an upbeat new single titled "Love Me More," and Sam can't wait for fans to hear the new material.
A source told The Sun on Sunday…
Sam Fender ‘is less scared’ of singing with Geordie accent E! News UK
Sam Fender Was "Less Afraid" To Sing With His Geordie Accent On "Seventeen Going Under"
The 'Hypersonic Missiles' rocker - from North Shields, northeast England - has hinted that he's not always sure about singing with his heavy Northern…
Grammys 2022: Silk Sonic and Olivia Rodrigo win several awards | Music News
Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved.It was a great night for Sonic Silk and…
Sam Fender to Become Patron of North East Homeless E! News UK
ONE OF THE North East's biggest musical success stories has announced plans to formalize its support for a regional charity, ahead of two sold-out home concerts next week.Sam Fender will play at Newcastle's Utilita Arena on April 5-6, as…
Harry Styles Releases Powerful New Single ‘As It Was’ | Music News
Dia Dipasupil / StickHarry Styles' new single 'As It Was' is here!The highly anticipated new track and new…
The parking garage moves to town, and more music news and gossip
WELCOME TO TOWN: New to Athens via Milledgeville, group Car park has a new five-song EP this week named If we haven't said it already which was produced by Well Kept's Tommy Trautwein. The first single has all the swagger of the…
Music News Digest, March 31, 2022
Sam Roberts Band Presents Us All is a new documentary look at the popular Montreal band that is now available in Canada via Crave. Discover the trailer here. The film explores the recording of the band's seventh album, All of usduring…
Music Notes: Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Lizzo and more | Music News
ABC/Randy HolmesLady Gagait's clumsy lapping with Caitlyn Jennerat Elton JohnInasmuch asThe Oscars viewing…