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Speaking about the collaboration, FOLA described the single as a key moment in his artistic journey, calling it “another brick” in his mission to bridge Afrobeats with R&B and soul. He also praised Ayra Starr’s contribution, saying her verse brought an honesty and emotion that elevated the record beyond what he had imagined.The release arrives during a breakthrough period for FOLA, whose growing catalogue, live performances and expanding international audience continue to position him as one of the genre’s most exciting emerging voices. An accompanying music video, directed by DonProd, complements the song’s romantic, easy going energy with striking visuals…
Nigerian Canadian singer songwriter Riwo is back with “Hero Girl,” a soulful new single that blends R&B, pop, and contemporary Afrobeats while exploring the pressure of feeling responsible for everyone else’s happiness.Inspired by reflections on a past relationship, Hero Girl is rooted in empathy and reminds listeners that love isn’t about carrying the weight of the world alone. With rich vocals, infectious rhythms, and a sound influenced by artists like Tems, the track balances emotional honesty with an uplifting groove.The single marks the third release from Riwo’s upcoming sophomore album, continuing her evolution as an artist known for heartfelt songwriting…
Based out of Stockholm is Sebastian Rydgren, and he has entered a bold new creative chapter with his captivating EP, “Midnight Confessions Pt. 1”. The Swedish artist has dropped an epic five-track EP, with the opening track, “Night Hours”, offering you a delicious electro-pop ride fuelled by dark tones. It is the kind of track that can easily straddle a few sub-genres and is certainly going to be his calling card if you ask me…. an uskippable, sun-kissed, and cohesive electro-pop triumph that perfectly showcases Sebastian Rydgren’s undeniable star power.Following that track is the song “In My Dreams”, which is…
England’s Fever Dream Kills solidify their meteoric rise with the explosive new single, “Leave Me While I Sleep”. The single from the Doncaster outfit is absolutely thrilling, and the quartet have certainly delivered a masterclass in alt-rock…. anabsolutely thrilling, festival-ready masterclass in alt-rock that proves Fever Dream Kills are already destined for the top.When I first listened to this, I felt like I was listening to an artist that has toured all over the world, headlining festivals, not a band who are just on their first-ever single release. The intro is so bold and has absolutely stunning guitar tones with…
An old-styled folk protest album from two past masters of the genre which skewers the current administration with acerbic lyrics.This is George Mann and Si Kahn’s second album working together following the release of Labor Day: A Tribute To Hardworking People Everywhere in 2024. That album, released to celebrate Kahn’s 80th birthday, was rightly celebrated within the Civil Rights and the music fraternities. AUK said: “It’s a great collection, mixing acoustic and electric folk, the strident and the occasionally more sentimental, but throughout, Labour Day is inspired and inspiring and features songs that are sadly not dated… Obviously album of…
Like the old sailors of yore, Hank Alrich sure knows how to spin a yarn, though I doubt his are made up or heavily stretched. They keep your attention. I would contentedly sit in an armchair holding a ball of yarn while he crocheted a handmade afghan as long as the stories kept coming. Alrich is also a helluva songwriter and holds his own as a musician.I don’t know much about songwriting, at least not in the technical sense, but I’m pretty sure I can tell a good one from a bad one. Alrich is a strong lyricist, maybe one…
Heart’s Ann Wilson and Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale are two of the most iconic musicians of their respective generations. In 2022, as part of Classic Rock’s 300th issue celebrations, we got the pair together for an exclusive interview to talk about siblings, sobriety and covering Stairway To Heaven in front of Led Zeppelin themselves. Lzzy Hale is smiling from ear to ear, looking like she’s 15 again. It’s understandable; the Halestorm singer-guitarist has just met her idol, Heart vocalist Ann Wilson, for the first time.We’re in The Smoakstack, one of the many studios that has transformed Nashville neighborhood Berryhill into the…
Created by: Diana GalimzyanovaNothing Happens is an introspective Russian short film, a story told without dialogue, and a great soundtrack.Written and directed by Diana Galimzyanova, this 8 minute long film follows a man, somewhere between his mid -30s and early 40s, who works in a bar that is also a live music venue. This character, who remains nameless, leads a life where different nights and different events seem to blur together. He surrounded by people and music but seems to be, to coin a phrase, lonely in a crowded room. He observes but doesn’t speak, simply getting on with what…
Main Stage State FayreState Fayre 2026 – Sunday (see also Friday and Saturday)Hylands Park, Chelmsford28th June 2026Laid back Sunday at State Fayre: A day for kicking back, soaking in sounds and atmosphere, and sitting in the sun. Friday and Saturday brought stunning main stage performances and stifling heat. Sunday brings balmy temperatures, a greater focus on country sounds and melody, and a more mellow feel.McGrath‘s my first encounter today. As he admits himself, he’s quintessentially Irish; red of hair, pale of skin, and an unmistakable Brogue. He’s just a guy with an acoustic guitar but what a voice. Think Dermot…
Waterworks has announced the set times for its very special 2026 edition at The Cause London. Waterworks Extended brings together extended hours, extended sets, extra music, extra production and the same calibre lineup across a 36-hour continuous dance at one of the capital’s most beloved grass-roots venues. Making the most of The Cause’s expansive array of dancefloor spaces, the new setting allows sets to stretch, soundsystems to shine, and the festival’s carefully considered programming to fully breathe. Festival co-founder and Love International boss Dave Harvey explains the idea between Waterworks Extended: “Waterworks was started to put the focus on the…
Following an extraordinary opening that saw 528 transformed into a fantasia for dancing and dreaming, Ibiza’s hottest new party series continues this Wednesday, 8th July, with expanded opening hours taking the action into the early morning. Running from 18:00 to 02:00, the extended format deepens the journey at 528 Ibiza, moving from open-air sunset vibes into after-hours energy, all without leaving the site. The 8th July edition will be headed up by Monolink and Satori, alongside Romy Janssen, Omer Tayar, Valentin Huedo, CRIS44 b2b Igor Marijuan, JAMIIE, and a closing Forest Stage set from Omer Tayar b2b Valentin Huedo. The…
This summer, the city’s most defining nightlife institution is bringing the subculture out of the dark and into the daylight. Since exploding onto the scene at the Boddingtons Strangeways Brewery in 2006, The Warehouse Project (WHP) has done far more than throw parties; it wrote the blueprint for British club culture. From the concrete car park of Store Street to its monumental current home at Depot Mayfield, WHP has pioneered a seasonal rave energy. By uniting global electronic icons with cutting-edge emerging talent, it has permanently cemented Manchester’s status as a global destination for music lovers. Twenty years on, what…