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Exploring New Online Music Platforms
The music industry has experienced a major shift, largely thanks to the rapid development of digital platforms. These platforms have made it easier for listeners to access a huge variety of music, from chart-topping hits to underground tracks. As digital...
Rocking The Genre: How Sacha Gervasi’s Anvil! Transformed Music Documentaries
Ever wonder what happens when the spotlight fades and the roar of the crowd becomes a distant memory? In 2008, a groundbreaking documentary dared to answer that question, turning the world of rockumentaries on its head. Anvil! The Story of...
How Bitcoin Wallets Are Rocking The Music Industry: A New Way To Connect With Artists
The music industry is always evolving, and if you’ve been paying attention lately, you might have noticed something unexpected: Bitcoin. Yup, that’s right. Bitcoin wallets—often seen as tools for investors or tech enthusiasts—are now finding their way into the music...
Oasis Fans Must Answer Trivia Question To Secure Pre-sale Ballot Place
Oasis fans hoping to get tickets for the band's reunion shows are being asked a trivia question to secure access to a pre-sale ballot.The 'Champagne Supernova' band have announced that they will be getting back together for a series of...
Disclosure Gig Cancelled Due To Overcrowding
Disclosure's performance at a dance event in London over the weekend (24-25.08.24) was halted after just five minutes due to overcrowding.The duo took to the stage to perform as part of the Boiler Room’s World Tour event at Lee Valley...
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Oasis fans must answer trivia question to secure pre-sale ballot place
Oasis fans hoping to get tickets for the band's reunion shows are being asked a trivia question to secure access to a pre-sale ballot.
Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to...
Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both themselves and their somewhat more...
Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on 24th...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and empowering".
![Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/dekker-abof-a.jpg "Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]")
Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]
Ahead of the imminent release of his second solo album - Dekker, aka Brookln Dekker, took time out to let us know about the musical...
![From The Tiger’s Mouth talks to us about cracking his TikTok dance, collaborating with The National and the origins of his nom de plume [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/from-the-tiger-s-mouth-abof-a.jpg "From The Tiger’s Mouth talks to us about cracking his TikTok dance, collaborating with The National and the origins of his nom de plume [EXCLUSIVE]")
From The Tiger’s Mouth talks to us about cracking his TikTok dance, collaborating with The National and the origins of his nom de plume [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Bengal Lancer Harry Sullivan, aka From The Tiger's Mouth, has just released his first solo single - 'Morning News' under his new moniker.
![LUIANNA talks to us about emotional support, encouragement, cheesy pop and social media distractions [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luianna-skia-album-artwork.jpg "LUIANNA talks to us about emotional support, encouragement, cheesy pop and social media distractions [EXCLUSIVE]")
LUIANNA talks to us about emotional support, encouragement, cheesy pop and social media distractions [EXCLUSIVE]
Just ahead of the imminent release of her debut EP - 'Skiá', London born, Bristol and Berlin based singer-songwriter LUIANNA, says she'd like to collaborate...
Upcoming Releases: The five best new album releases that we're most excited to hear in March
The arrival of spring brings with it a plethora of fresh releases from artists both new and old.
Album Of The Week: The ninth anniversary of 'Push The Sky Away' by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
'Push The Sky Away', the fifteenth studio album from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, was released on February 18th 2013 and represented a pivotal...
Adele wipes out the competition with three wins at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Here are the full winners from this year's BRIT Awards.
Upcoming Releases: The top five new albums set to delight your ears in February
Unlike the Sue Gray report into alleged law breaking at Number 10, our five favourite forthcoming albums in February all have a confirmed date to...
January 2022 Favourites: We were awoken by 'Dawn FM', bathed in the glow of 'CAPRISONGS' and went all-in for 'The Overload'
As the new year brought with it a swath of new releases, Years & Years reached number one with Night Call, Young T & Bugsey...
Album Of The Week: The 14th anniversary of Adele's debut album '19'
Less than two years after she graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology, Adele cemented her arrival on the music scene with...
Casino Residencies: From Liberace to J.Lo or Aerosmith to Adele, they're an odds-on money spinning certainty
Adele was an emotional wreck when she recently announced the cancellation of her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace just hours before it was due...
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Meat Loaf: 27th September 1947 - 20th January 2022
Meat Loaf, born Michael Lee Aday, in Dallas, Texas, sadly passed away on the 20th January at the age of 74.
Album Of The Week: The 45th Anniversary of 'Low' By David Bowie
On the 14th January 1977 David Bowie surprised everyone yet again with one of his most extraordinary records when he released his 11th studio album,...
Upcoming Releases: Check out our five favourite new albums due for release in January
As 2022 begins and New Year's resolutions are made, and just as quickly broken, the first batch of eagerly awaited new musical releases are set...
Album Of The Week: The 50th Anniversary of 'Hunky Dory' by David Bowie
Barely a year after he'd released The Man Who Sold The World, and only six months before he would release his seminal album - The...
Atom Eyes talk to us about fusing genres, avoiding cliches, collaborating with Thom Yorke and the potential to be found in the recycling bin [EXCLUSIV
Having just released their feel good, and irresistibly funky - "guaranteed winter blues killer", Roll The Dice, Edinburgh's Atom Eyes are seeing out 2021 with...
![GARGALO talks to us about being an early years teacher, collaborating with Ed Droste from Grizzly Bear and starting from scratch again. [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/gargalo-abof-press-shot.jpg "GARGALO talks to us about being an early years teacher, collaborating with Ed Droste from Grizzly Bear and starting from scratch again. [EXCLUSIVE]")
GARGALO talks to us about being an early years teacher, collaborating with Ed Droste from Grizzly Bear and starting from scratch again. [EXCLUSIVE]
When he's not focused on his on-line tuition, or stuck in the back of his brothers van mixing his latest compositions, GARGALO (Bruno G. Roth)...
Upcoming Releases: Our Favourite Five New Albums Due Out In November 202130
As the days get progressively colder and shorter November ushers in celebrations of light, gunpowder and treason as well as bringing with it some musical...
October 2021 Favourites: As Autumn arrived it was most definitely time to 'Prioritise Pleasure' and follow 'The Path Of The Clouds'
If all things were equal then Ed Sheeran may have made the cut for our final five favourite new album releases of October, but they're...
Is ABBA... cool? The group’s most unexpected fans confess their devotion
We didn't expect these rockers to be so into the Swedish pop group.
He put the devil in Tenacious D and got his "teeth" in Nine Inch Nails: Eight of Dave Grohl’s greatest collaborations
Is there anyone worth mentioning that Dave hasn't worked with?
Halloween Hootenanny: Witchy songs for your spooky playlist
These deliciously witchy tunes are perfect for Halloween.
Are these the 10 greatest Halloween anthems of all time?
From Psycho Killer to the Monster Mash, these Halloween songs are classics.
Album Of The Week: The 19th Anniversary Of The Eponymous Debut Album By Transplants
After 'Life Won't Wait', and in between 'Rancid 5' and 'Indestructible', Tim Armstrong somehow found time to form his new band - Transplants, and record...
Go easy on us! The five most tear-jerking Adele songs
Need a cry? Adele’s always got you covered.
Album Of The Week: The 31st Anniversary of 'Nowhere' By Ride
Before they split up, reformed, split up and reformed again, Ride were responsible for writing and recording one of the most significant Shoegaze albums of...
Brown Sugar isn’t the only problematic song in Rolling Stones history
Exposing some of the sickest songs of the iconic rock band's career.
Before Billie Eilish: Every James Bond theme ranked from worst to best
Where does Billie place among the Bond theme greats?
Album Of The Week: The 41st Anniversary Of 'Remain In Light' By Talking Heads
On the 8th October 1980 Talking Heads released not only one of their most significant albums but also one of the most significant albums of...
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