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Well that’s it from us for this week, a week which has felt like a cloud has been hanging over our americana community if we’re being honest for obvious reasons.Don’t forget we still have some tickets left for our 25-year anniversary event which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House next month with performances from Chuck Prophet and the Echo Strings, Steve Wynn, Dean Owens and the Often Herd among others. Tickets are on sale from this link. We’d love to see you there.So to end the week, here’s something of a first for…

FENIX360 Ambassador Lili Caseley celebrates the release of her emotional new single “I Cry Again” with a spectacular night of live music alongside two exciting rising stars. London’s live music scene is preparing for a special evening of powerful vocals, heartfelt songwriting and exceptional emerging talent asLili Caseley, Amy Allard and Theo Sawyertake to the stage atThe Pheasantry in Chelsea on Monday, October 26, 2026. Headlining the evening is North London singer-songwriter and official FENIX360 Ambassador Lili Caseley, whose soulful sound, captivating stage presence and emotionally honest songwriting have helped establish her as one of the independent music scene’s most…

Founded by Guy Tolhurst and Grant Nichols, SHIFT launches with a new model built around developing artists, not simply signing tracks, alongside its Season 1 roster, debut compilation ‘Transmissions 001’ and official ADE launch at The Crane Faralda. SHIFT, a new independent electronic music label founded by Guy Tolhurst and Grant Nichols of Nichols+Roark, launched this October with an ambition to put artist development back at the centre of the label model. Built around the principle “artist-first, not track-first,” SHIFT moves away from an industry increasingly focused on individual tracks, open demo inboxes and short release cycles, instead selecting a…

Portsmouth’s indie genre film festival celebrating horror, sci-fi, comedy & thrillers from filmmakers across the UK and worldwide. Pompeywood Genre Film Festival is a celebration of independent genre filmmaking, bringing filmmakers and audiences together in Portsmouth for a packed programme of horror, sci-fi, thriller, comedy and other genre films. The festival features our short film competition, showcasing independent filmmakers from across the UK and beyond, followed by an exciting awards ceremony celebrating the filmmakers and films selected for the programme. Alongside the competition, we screen a selection of special feature films, offering audiences the chance to discover unique independent and…

Internationally acclaimed composer, songwriter, and recording artist Randy Edelman will bring his extraordinary musical legacy to London’s Camden Club on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 PM. The highly anticipated evening promises an intimate and unforgettable celebration of music, memories, and the remarkable career of one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile and beloved musical storytellers. With a career spanning more than five decades, Edelman has created some of the most recognizable music in motion picture history while simultaneously establishing himself as an extraordinary songwriter whose compositions have been recorded by some of the…

1.Isolation(John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, 1970)Lennon takes stock of his world at a time when the break-up of The Beatles was still raw, and he was routinely being attacked for his relationship with Yoko Ono. A vulnerable man, yearning for belonging and acceptance, although some critics accused him of “lonely-at-the-top” self-pity. 2.I’m The Greatest(John Lennon Anthology, 1998)With a title referencing boxer Muhammad Ali’s signature boast, the first of three self-penned tracks John gifted Ringo Starr in the ‘70s was briefly under consideration for one of his own records, but he felt he’d be accused of arrogance. “It’s very tongue-in-cheek,” Ringo said…

AnupliftingcollaborationcombinesColetteVanSertima’ssoulfulvocalswithPorkyPaul’sdistinctivemusicalpersonality,deliveringapowerfulremindertoembracelife,love,andeveryopportunitytobehappy. Somesongsaremeanttomakeyoudance.Othersaremeanttomakeyouthink.Everyonceinawhile,asongcomesalongthatencouragesyoutodoboth. “LiveForTheMoment,”thenewsinglefromColetteVanSertimawithPorkyPaul,isacelebrationoflivinglifewithouthesitation,appreciatingthepresent,andrefusingtoletyesterday’sdisappointmentsstealtomorrow’shappiness. Withherunmistakablepresence,glamorousstyle,andsoulfulmusicalidentity,ColetteVanSertimacontinuestoestablishherselfasanartistwhounderstandsthatgreatmusicisaboutmorethanentertainment.It’saboutmakingpeoplefeelsomething. AndwithPorkyPauljoiningheronthislatestrelease,“LiveForTheMoment”introducesacollaborationbuiltaroundamessagethatcouldn’tbemorerelevant. ASongAboutLiving,NotJustExisting Lifemovesquickly.Opportunitiescomeandgo,relationshipschange,andthemomentswesometimestakeforgrantedbecomethememorieswetreasuremost. That’stheemotionalterritoryexploredby“LiveForTheMoment.” Atitsheart,thesinglecarriesasimplebutmeaningfulphilosophy:lifeisn’tsomethingweshouldcontinuallypostponewhilewaitingfortheperfectcircumstances. Therewillalwaysbechallenges.Therewillalwaysbeuncertainty.Buttherewillalsobereasonstocelebrate,opportunitiestolove,andmomentsworthremembering. Ratherthandwellingonlife’scomplications,thesong’smessageencourageslistenerstoembracepossibilityandrediscovertheexcitementofbeingalive. It’sasentimentthatspeaksacrossgenerations,cultures,andmusicaltastes. ColetteVanSertima:AWomanWhoCommandsAttention ColetteVanSertimapossessesthekindofvisualpresencethatimmediatelymakesanimpression. Withherstrikingplatinum-blondehair,glamorouspresentation,andconfidentpersonality,sheunderstandstheimportanceofcreatinganartisticidentitythataudiencesremember. Butbeyondtheimageisanartistwithapassionforconnectingwithpeoplethroughmusic. VanSertima’sartisticappealliesinherabilitytocombinesophisticationwithwarmth,presentingherselfasaperformerwhocelebratesindividuality,confidence,andself-expression. “LiveForTheMoment”providesanotheropportunityforhertocommunicatethatphilosophythroughhermusic. Thesingle’smessageisparticularlymeaningfulinaworldwherepeopleareconstantlyremindedofwhattheyhaven’taccomplished,whatthey’velost,orwhattheyshouldbedoingnext. Colette’smessageisrefreshinglydifferent:appreciatewhatyouhave,embracewhoyouare,anddon’tforgettoenjoythejourney. PorkyPaulJoinstheCelebration TheadditionofPorkyPaulgives“LiveForTheMoment”acollaborativeidentitythatsetsitapartasasharedmusicalstatement. Musichasalwaysthrivedoncreativepartnerships,particularlywhenartistsbringdifferentpersonalitiesandperspectivestothesameproject. ForColetteVanSertimaandPorkyPaul,thecollaborationcentersonauniversalidea:theimportanceofcelebratinglifewhilewehavetheopportunity. Theirnamesappeartogetherprominentlyonthesingle’sartwork,presentingthereleaseasapartnershipratherthansimplyanotherentryinasoloartist’scatalog. Theresultisaprojectwithaninvitingmessageandanidentitydesignedtocaptureattention. AMusicalLegacyThatContinuestoGrow ColetteVanSertimaisnonewcomertotheworldofdancemusic. HermusicalhistoryincludestheiconicO.T.Quartetclubanthem“HoldThatSuckerDown,”alongwithherownhousefavorite“Life’sABitch.”HersongwritingcredentialsalsoextendtoTinaTurner’s“OpenArms,”featuredonTurner’s2004collectionAlltheBest. Thatimpressivemusicalbackgroundgives“LiveForTheMoment”anotherdimension. Thisisanartistwhohasexperienceddifferentchaptersofthemusicindustry,witnessedchangingtrends,andcontinuedtopursuehercreativeambitions. Thenewsingle,releasedJuly10,2026,throughPorkyPaulProductions,bringsherexpressivevocalstogetherwithcontemporaryhouseproduction. Andtheexcitementdoesn’tendwiththeoriginalrecording. ThereleasealsofeaturesremixesfromRuffLoaderz,whoseradio,extended,anddubinterpretationsofferdifferentapproachestothedancefloor,whileBlakkHabitintroducesaUKGaragetreatmentthatbringsanotherrhythmicdimensiontothesong. Together,theversionsdemonstratetheversatilityofthecompositionanditspotentialtoconnectwithdifferentdancemusicaudiences. MoreThanaDanceRecord Perhapsthemostappealingthingabout“LiveForTheMoment”isthatitsmessageextendswellbeyondthenightclub. Itspeakstoanyonewhohasspenttoomuchtimeworryingaboutthefuture,regrettingthepast,orwaitingforpermissiontoenjoylife. It’sabouttakingchances,makingmemories,findinghappiness,andrecognizingthatsomeoflife’smostextraordinaryexperienceshappenwhenwestopoverthinkingandsimplyallowourselvestolive. ForColetteVanSertima,thesongrepresentsanotherchapterinacareerdefinedbymusicalexpressionandanunmistakablepersonalidentity. ForPorkyPaul,itisanopportunitytobringhisproductiontalentstogetherwithavocalistwhosemusicalhistoryspansgenerationsofdancemusic. Andforlisteners,it’saninvitationtoturnupthevolume,leavetheirworriesbehind,andrememberthatlifeishappeningrightnow. “LiveForTheMoment”isavailablenowonmajorstreamingplatforms. Stream “Live For The Moment” By Colette Van Sertima here: https://bfan.link/live-for-the-moment Becausesometimesthebestthingyoucandoisn’ttowaitforabettermoment. It’stomakethemomentyou’relivinginunforgettable. Jimmy Star is the host of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell, the #1 Celebrity Interview webshow (tv and radio) in the world with 4.5 million weekly viewers/listeners per week. He is an influencer in entertainment, and ranks in the top 1% of…

Sonic Soul Orchestra and Daniel Thomas breathe fresh life into their summer favourite ‘Love Theory’ with a heavyweight remix package courtesy of Groove Assassin and Matt Gillespie.Already a fixture across clubs and festivals, the track heads into autumn with two distinctly different UK reworks. Groove Assassin leans into the record’s soulful foundations, bringing funky grooves, dazzling keys and plenty of warmth, while Matt Gillespie takes things underground with a bouncing UK Garage twist, pairing swinging percussion with deep, warm stabs built for late night dancefloors.The release continues the momentum behind Sonic Soul Orchestra, the project of DJ and producer JP…

Berlin duo strongboi continue the journey towards their second album with ‘dizzy’, a gloriously woozy slice of funk infused escapism.Built around a rich, irresistible bassline, ‘dizzy’ stretches out across nearly five minutes, blending hazy psychedelia, alt-pop and laid back funk into the warm, slightly off kilter sound that Alice and Ziv have made their own. It follows July’s dreamy ‘think twice’, offering another glimpse at where strongboi are heading with album number two.The new music arrives ahead of a huge 21-date headline tour across North America and Europe, beginning in Brussels at the end of November and wrapping with two…

It’s been a while, but we’re back with a brand-new giveaway here on Blazing Minds for a chance to win The Chelsea Detective Series 4 on DVD. THE INIMITABLE Adrian Scarborough (Killing Eve, Gavin & Stacey, The King’s Speech) is back as everyone’s favourite West London case cracker, The Chelsea Detective, diving headlong into more grisly murders beneath the glossy façade of Chelsea’s elite in the fourth outing of this hit crime series. The Chelsea Detective Series 4 is set to arrive on DVD and digital 12 October 2026, courtesy of Acorn Media International, following its recent premiere on U&Drama.…

Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?stevestevesteve, he’s an artist from Chicago and I’ve had his track “Way Out” on repeat for the past few months. It’s a beautiful, introspective track. I’ve also really been enjoying Lucy Park’s recent releases.What albums are currently on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist?Apart from DAMEDAME’s debut, I’ve also recently been listening to MM…FOOD a lot again. It almost feels like I’m rediscovering it, which is such a treat.What do you like to do when you’re not making music?I read a lot. That’s probably where most of…

London based international DJ A Vibe Called B continues her rise with her debut PLAYGRND Series set which took place at the 1500 capacity Outernet Live.Moving through Hip Hop, R&B, Grime, Dancehall, Future Beats and Global Club sounds, the high energy performance showcases the style that has increasingly become her signature. Power mixing, sharp transitions and unexpected blends see familiar tracks flipped into new spaces, with A Vibe Called B building around energy and instinct rather than allowing genre to dictate the journey.From its cinematic, boxer style entrance, the set is designed to be performed rather than simply played. Rapid…