Author: Amanda Collins

Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel have got married at a ceremony in London this weekend. The couple were photographed standing outside Hackney Town Hall on Saturday (July 19), with the ‘Brat’ singer clutching a white bouquet of flowers as the newlyweds were surrounded by friends and family. The Mirror have reported that the couple were married in front of just 20 invitees, and they were also photographed walking to the town hall earlier in the day. Daniel is thought to have flown back from his stag do with his bandmates in Ibiza in recent days. It had…

Tomorrowland will go ahead, the organizers announced at a press conference Thursday evening. The Belgian festival had been in jeopardy since Wednesday evening after a large fire destroyed the main stage. The organizers are working on a new stage, which should be ready by Friday. “There are two scenarios on the table. The first is to fully open tomorrow at 2 p.m. with all festival-goers and a great new stage,” a festival spokesperson said at the press conference. “If that doesn’t work out, that scenario is for Saturday. We still have fifteen other stages, all of which are ready.” In…

Canadian singer and songwriter Rogan Mei shares his brand new single Lefroy, a hopeful and heart-pulling indie folk track about self-discovery, resilience, and return.  Out now via Scarlett Line Records, Lefroy is a gentle piece of music anchored in quiet emotion but expansive in imagery, setting the tone for a soothing and warm listening experience. Inspired by a painting of Mt. Lefroy by Lawren Harris, Lefroy emerged as a metaphor for personal reckoning. I am really enjoying the tone of his voice and how it effortlessly radiates with raw emotion and soul from start to finish. Accompanying his lovely vocals we…

People come to Hip Hop to get the real. That music that is authentic and powerful approach to make something the listener can feel. That type of Hip Hop will always be the mecca of this genre, with that powerful feel in not only on the emceeing but the production as well, to make something true for the listener. That sound purists will love shines through on new release from Obed Padilla on the new song “Broncos Y Benzes” A record that packs major flavor for fans everywhere to enjoy. The production sets a masterful tone with a hard funky…

Senior Marketing Manager (The Blues Kitchen)LondonSalary: £45k-£55k We’re looking for a driven, creative marketing expert to join the Columbo family, leading the marketing efforts for our Blues Kitchen brand. Working from our Camden HQ, you’ll join a passionate and ambitious team behind some of the UK’s best-loved venues and festivals. Together, we run nine iconic venues and multiple large-scale events.We’re looking for someone with the confidence, experience and proven ability to take an already established brand to the next level – through bold, innovative marketing campaigns that stand out.Our ideal candidate:Has a proven track record of delivering stand-out marketing for…

Berlin-based, American singer and songwriter Luminiah shares her brand new single chapter III: love alchemy, a moody, sensual dive into the inner alchemy of love, vulnerability, and emotional resilience.  Out now via Lekker Collective, chapter III: love alchemy follows the soul-stirring chapter II: strawberry wine and finds the talented artist drawing inspiration from recurring patterns in relationships, where emotional guardedness stifles connection. I am a fan of her sultry, soulful vocals which effortlessly draw our attention to her relatable storytelling. chapter III: love alchemy draws on metaphor and mysticism to explore spiritual healing and emotional transformation.  Apart from Luminiah’s siren-esque vocals, I…

INZO, born Mike Inzano on December 3, 1992, in Chicago, has established himself as one of electronic music’s most compelling and genre-bending producers. His early connection to music was anything but conventional. For his newest release “Beyond Love” he has teamed up with non other then Denver/Chicago based multi-instrumentalist, producer and beat maker Blookah. “Beyond Love” is a warm-weather anthem through and through: bright synths, funky house grooves, and sun-soaked melodies that bottle up pure serotonin. The third single off their upcoming “NEXUM” album, the track fuses disco nostalgia with sleek, future-facing production — tailor-made for dancefloors, playlists, and festival…

Puddle Of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin has said he wants to draw a line under his legal woes, claiming he “really seriously don’t really do that much wrong things”. The singer has been at the centre of a string of controversies in recent years, including an arrest in March for felony domestic violence, another arrest last year after a police stand-off in which he was pepper sprayed, and a 2017 arrest for allegedly attempting to board a plane with a gun. In a new interview with SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, he has said that he wants to move on…

Katy Perry experienced a frightening moment during her San Francisco stop on the Lifetimes Tour. While performing at the Chase Center on Friday (July 18), the 40-year-old pop superstar was seated on a flying butterfly prop when it malfunctioned mid-air, nearly sending her plunging into the crowd below. In fan-captured video shared on X, Perry is seen singing her 2013 Billboard Hot 100-topping hit “Roar” while soaring above the audience. Mid-performance, the prop jerks downward after slipping from its wire, causing a drop that nearly unseats her. Visibly startled, Perry stopped singing and clutched the winged prop to regain her…

Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies, shown here in the studio, talked to Music Life Magazine about the band’s new blues album, Lookin’ For Trouble. – Photo courtesy of The Dead Daisies By Jim Barber Whether you want to call them a supergroup comprised of prodigiously talented, versatile and eminently successful rock musicians, or a creative ‘collective’ which features a rotating band of musical gypsies who come and go, leaving in their wake some killer tracks and badass concert experiences, The Dead Daisies are now a bona fide music biz phenomenon. Originally a project designed to bring together some musical…