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Michael Ball reveals the one thing he never does on stage

Recording artist and actor also shared his advice for those struggling with their mental health

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

Manuel Göttsching laid the groundwork for generations of electronic musicians

The restlessly innovative German guitarist went on to make records including the legendary E2-E4, a foundational source for techno and ambient house

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

Steve Lacy review – Bad Habit showman balances virtuoso guitar playing and irreverent gags

Leaning into his roles of sensual frontman and jocular meme lord, Lacy’s excellent mix of funk, R&B and slacker rock shows his true talent

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

Omar Apollo on Catholic guilt, body image and crying after concerts

Omar Apollo makes dreamy bilingual soul music about his life as a gay man, as a son of Mexican immigrants and as a kid who grew up in small-town Indiana before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his career.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022

Thee Sacred Souls reflects on the band's heady year: 'Sometimes it's hard to just take it all in'

How heady a year has 2022 been for Thee Sacred Souls, the young San Diego band reverently breathing new life into the sweetest soul music of the 1960s?

Tribune News Service · Dec 13, 2022

Omar Apollo on Catholic guilt, body image and crying after concerts

Omar Apollo makes dreamy bilingual soul music about his life as a gay man, as a son of Mexican immigrants and as a kid who grew up in small-town Indiana before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his career.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022

Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off copyright lawsuit dismissed by judge after five years

The singer was facing a lawsuit from two songwriters who claimed she plagiarised lyrics from a 2000 song called “Playas Gon’ Play” by the girl group 3LW

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022

The 1975's Matty Healy announces intimate gig will take place in Manchester next year

The singer made the surprise announcement on Instagram

Manchester Evening News · Dec 13, 2022

The 50 best albums of 2022: No 9 – Fontaines DC: Skinty Fia

The Dublin five-piece relinquished rabble-rousing post-punk to create their most introspective and unexpected album yet

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

Tina Turner's son Ronnie's cause of death confirmed after he was 'found unresponsive'

Tina Turner's 'beloved' son Ronnie's tragic cause of death has been revealed after he was 'found unresponsive by neighbours' at his home in Los Angeles

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022