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In a major change to it's service, streaming site Spotify will make some of it's music unavailable to non-paying users. Right now, all music on Spotify is available to both people using the free and the Premium subscription, but Spotify has made agreements with some record companies that some music will only be available for… Continue reading Spotify to restrict some music to paying members only
BY JADE WILLIAMS https://youtu.be/JGwWNGJdvx8 This week's chart was unsurprisingly dominated by Ed Sheeran once again. He firstly held his spot at the top for a 10th week with 'Shape Of You'. This is now the longest reign at #1 since the 15 weeks of Drake's 'One Dance' last year. Ed's streaming power showed no signs… Continue reading UK Official Chart Round-up – 17.03.17
By ROBYN MAYCOCK Circa Waves lead singer, Kieran Shudall spoke out in an interview with BBC Radio one recently about suffering with Anxiety and Depression in the music industry. In the interview the band talked about how their new song 'Out on my own' highlights the isolation and loneliness that comes with depression. In the… Continue reading Celebrities speak out about suffering from mental health problems.
BY JADE WILLIAMS https://youtu.be/gL-WVjvzu34 It is no understatement to say that Ed Sheeran absolutely DOMINATED both the singles and album charts this week! Ed released his third studio album '÷' and it unsurprisingly debuted at #1. Ed nabbed himself the record of 'fastest selling album by a solo male' as he managed to rack up… Continue reading UK Official Chart Round-up – 10.03.17
By ROBYN MAYCOCK After dominating awards season this year, it's about time the soundtrack behind the film itself got some recognition. Since the day the soundtrack for La La Land was released I have been non-stop listening to it, and even purchased the vinyl which has such a vintage vibe. The Soundtrack features a variety… Continue reading La La Land soundtrack- The Review
BY JADE WILLIAMS On Saturday I got to tick one of my favourite bands off the concert wishlist. The xx were back for their first show in England in four years, Oliver told the crowd. So it felt quite special to be part of this audience in Nottingham. They were back with the 'I See… Continue reading The xx @ Nottingham Motorpoint Arena Concert – 04.03.17 REVIEW
By ROBYN MAYCOCK Today is International Womens Day, a day to celebrate women and empower females! What better way to appreciate the day online, then looking at the strongest and most inspirational women in music. Madonna After being named Billboards 2016 Woman of year, it was clear to me that Madonna would have been a… Continue reading The most inspiring women in music of 2016.
By CHARLIE LAIN 2 years after Halsey's debut album 'Badlands,' the American singer/songwriter has confirmed that a new album will be dropping this June. She announced the news on her Twitter, along with what the title of the new album would be. Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. im pleased to announce my upcoming album, this june, is… Continue reading Halsey is back!
by Jade Williams https://youtu.be/1dv7iGA4hQw Man of the moment Ed Sheeran has kept up his monster run at #1 with 'Shape Of You' - thanks to a little help from Stormzy! He joined Ed on stage at the Brits and a studio version of this remix was subsequently released. This is the track's 8th week at… Continue reading UK Official Chart Round-up – 03.03.17
By Robyn Maycock Ed Sheeran has finally released his third and long-awaited album 'Divide'. The album comes following a year break that Ed took from all music and social media, which gave him time to work on new material and travel the world. The album comes with 12 tracks, but upgrading to the special edition… Continue reading Ed Sheeran ‘Divide’ is finally released after 3 years since his last album
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