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Tensions between President Trump and Fed. Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are intensifying ahead of a key leadership deadline at the Federal Reserve, with the president warning he could remove Powell if he does not step aside when his term as chair ends May 15. Speaking to Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business, Trump said, “Then I’ll have to fire him,” adding, “If he’s not leaving on time — I’ve held back firing him. I’ve wanted to fire him. But I hate to be controversial. I want to be uncontroversial.” While Powell’s chairmanship expires in mid-May, his role as a Fed governor…
Progressive metal stalwarts Daniel Tompkins (TesseracT) and Paul Ortiz (Chimp Spanner) have officially unveiled their long-term creative partnership, Prince of Failure. The duo will release their self-titled debut album on June 19th via Kscope.Written over several years, Prince of Failure represents a deep departure from the pair’s previous work, focusing on themes of neurodivergence, social masking, and the internal struggle for self-alignment. Musically, the record blends Ortiz’s spacious electronic textures and powerful guitar work with Tompkins’ intimate, close-mic vocal delivery.The duo has also shared the album’s lead single, “Horizon,” featuring guest vocals from Kristyn Hope (Daedric). Tompkins describes the track…
London’s foremost independent electronic music festival GALA has unveiled its full line-up for its return to Peckham Rye Park across the Bank Holiday weekend, 22–24 May 2026, reaffirming its place as one of the capital’s most vital celebrations of underground dance music. Community-led and culture-first, the 2026 edition is framed by the theme The Floor Is Ours — a statement of collective ownership that places the dancefloor firmly in the hands of the communities that shape it. Friday lands with full weight, championing the rich lineage of UK rap, bass music and soundsystem culture. The day sees a landmark homecoming…
Photo credit: Isaac WatsonAfter releasing a surprise album last year, the Midlands genre defying fast rising duo Big Special treat us to a ten track EP before they hit the festival circuit this year and it’s another collection of rousing tunes full of ideas reimagined from old cuts from both albums. Read on…Following the release of recent singles“SLUGLIFE”,“PLAINTIVE NATIVE”and“DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)”,BIGSPECIALtoday announce their new EP,O’JOY!, out5 June 2026viaSORecordings. Presave the EPHERE.Today the duo also share a new track from the project,“ONLY FREE WHEN SLEEPING”, available to streamHERE.Comprised of vocalistJoeHicklinand drummerCallumMoloney,BIGSPECIALdescribeO’JOY!as a companion piece…
Theatre 1 – Wellbeing programmeAfter the successful launch of thewell-being programmelast year, BMC will once again have a dedicated space to discuss important topics such asBurnout, Imposter Syndrome, Neurodiversity, Mental Health, Sobriety, Parenting & Djingand much more with Yoga and Soundbaths to start each day. Supported byAnderson Acoustics,the well-being theatre will be hosted atone of Brighton’s best-loved seafront venues the Tempest with speakers including;Angie Brown,Anne Savage, Brandon Block, Denis Sulta, Emma Cordell (Downtown), Finlay Johnson (AFEM), Jono Heale (ACS), Ines Martinez, Jumpin Jack Frost, Just Her (Crosstown Rebels/LNOE), Laura Hine (Tinnitus UK), Martha Cleary (GLOW), Phil Hartnoll (ORBITAL), Sally Freeman…
Florian Picasso is an enigmatic DJ with an artistic vision and knack for curation that’s poised to become a reference point in the cultural lexicon. As the great-grandson of Pablo Picasso, he carries a legacy of creativity, but it’s his own sound that’s making waves on the global stage. With‘Dior’landing this weekthis feels like a key moment to spotlight Florian’s next chapter. A DJ and producer with over a decade of experience, Florian is now experiencing a bold resurgence in the electronic music world. His recent highlights include a standout performance at Berlin’s iconic HÖR, his first All Night Long…
After the overwhelming success of his debut Ibiza/Chinois Residency last year, Turkish international chart-topper Mahmut Orhan returns to Chinois, this time more than doubling the number of dates to 10 epic parties, bringing a packed line up spanning a diverse range of sounds and a new name, yet with the same intimate party feel. ‘Sounds Like Pillow Talk’ is a party inspired by the pillows that have witnessed years of stories, travels and fleeting moments. Expect a whisper-warm, intimate dancefloor experience where every night tells a different story. Over a decade of passion, creativity, and relentless dedication have gained Mahmut…
Ooh La la! The deluxe, remastered edition The 1970s was legendarily a time for rock ‘n’ roll excess, and as you’ll discover in this new magazine, we’re as vulnerable to that as any musician of that decade. We’re firm believers in giving an audience what they want, so we’ve brought you more. More pages! More archive interviews! More insights into the greatest music! Inside you’ll find 500 albums reviewed and ranked. An interview with Ken Scott about his time in the studio with Bowie and other legends of the 1970s. There’s a revealing insight into the making of Sticky Fingers…
Originally started in 2015 with Mssingno, the track evolved over time with contributions from Lunakái and Ben Bashi, giving it a layered, fully realised feel.Beyond her own releases, TĀLĀ has also shaped work behind the scenes, including executive producing BANKS’ ‘Serpentina’ and collaborating with Enny.With ‘I Need It’, she delivers an introspective but energising track that feels built for moments of self belief, hinting at a strong new chapter ahead. View Original Article Here
Danish artist Emma Lindquist introduces Hello Tiger, Be My Friend. An introspective debut shaped around emotional pattern recognition, self-confrontation, and slow-building sonic space. The project maps early adulthood, balancing love, self-doubt, and shifting expectations. Moving through alternative pop, folk, and americana, it favours atmosphere over immediacy, with arrangements unfolding gradually.Emma Lindquist by Silja Balthazar EriksenAt the centre sits the album’s defining metaphor; the “tiger” as an internal force rather than an external threat. Emma Lindquist explains:If you dare to look at the things that have shaped you, you can actually start becoming friends with them instead of suppressing them. For…
To celebrate her 28th birthday, Sexyy Red drops off her new album Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa. It contains 18 songs and features from Key Glock, Metro Boomin and more. Listen to the full project below: Share on Social Mediaxfacebooklinkedinemailwhatsapp View Original Article Here
Milton Keynes, England-based artist MANNY continues to impress with his acoustic folk and soul-infused style…. asoulful, stripped-back acoustic gem.The new single, “My Love”, is a collaboration with Nancy Okai. On this track, his voice is especially striking – soulful, emotive, and utterly captivating – carried beautifully over a simple acoustic guitar arrangement.With subtle cinematic undertones woven throughout, the song gradually elevates into something that can genuinely tug at the heartstrings and, at times, bring you close to tears. The introduction of dual vocals after the midway point marks a clear turning point, the moment where you’ll likely find yourself diving…