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“The majors have prioritised temporary virality over art for too long”: James Blake just mic-dropped a hard-hitting take on the music business

Having seen the best and worst of the business, Blake now comes armed with essential advice

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“Surreal and fun to play Saturday Night Live with Bob Dylan.. I mean Timothee Chalamet”: James Blake joins Oscar-nominated actor as he plays three lesser-known Dylan tracks on SNL

Not quite complete unknowns, but definitely deep cuts

MusicRadar

"You might not know the Bob Dylan songs I'm performing": Watch Timothée Chalamet play his three favourite Dylan songs on SNL

Timothée Chalamet has been widely praised and Oscar-nominated for his portrayal of the young Bob Dylan

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SNL fans praise ‘genius’ cameo during Timothée Chalamet performance

The cameo plays off a joke from this year’s Golden Globes

The Independent UK

Tennis Mailbag: Iga Świątek’s Case and the Sport’s Anti-Doping Problem

The Polish star’s 30-day suspension and the discourse around it underscore tennis’s mounting credibility issue.

Sports Illustrated

Taylor Fritz pinpoints key to overcoming Jannik Sinner in ATP Finals title decider

The world number one will bid for another big title against first-time finalist Fritz

The Independent UK

Taylor Fritz edges out Alexander Zverev in last-four clash at ATP Finals

James Blake in 2006 was the last American to make the final.

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“When streaming decimated artists’ income we all said ‘oh I guess we’ve still got live’… now a different set of vampires has done it with live music as well”: James Blake on the “heist” that’s seen artists robbed of their data

Speaking to BBC News, Blake described his difficulties promoting shows via social media as an independent artist without relying on data collected by promoters and ticketing companies

MusicRadar

Mustafa: Dunya review – poet’s songwriting is a little too beautiful for its own good

The multitalented Canadian renders his subtle songs in tasteful autumnal shades – but could have benefitted from more head-turning numbers such as Gaza Is Calling

The Guardian - UK

Dekmantel review: Pioneering EDM festival still feels miles ahead

Amsterdam festival celebrates a decade of Dutch dance music with a lineup packed full of emerging talent

The Independent UK

Cub Sport Have Accused James Blake Of Copying Their 2016 Music Video: ‘This Is Pretty Crazy’

“Coulda just DMed me rather than making a TikTok about it and trying to spread a narrative that I steal ideas,” Blake replied on IG.

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Wimbledon 2024 best dressed celebrities: Princess of Wales, Zendaya and Paul Mescal

SW19 saw Centre Court cameos from David Beckham and Attenborough through to the Princess of Wales, Tom Cruise and Margot Robbie

Evening Standard

Glastonbury 2024, the Sunday round-up: from Shania Twain to SZA

From Louis Tomlinson’s impromptu England game screening, to some odd booking choices, Sunday was a surreal old day

Evening Standard

Lil Yachty and James Blake: Bad Cameo review – a swing and a miss from the shapeshifting duo

The rapper and singer are both unafraid to confound fans by taking stylistic chances, but here their soulful ambition doesn’t quite gel

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"If I could delete one instrument and its entire contribution to music, it would be the saxophone": James Blake says he "hates" the saxophone

"The saxophone is like the guy at the party who's done too much coke, and he's telling you about his new business idea"

TechRadar

How to watch Glastonbury 2024 — confirmed lineup, guide, news

Here's how to watch Glastonbury 2024 for free from anywhere, with Avril Lavigne and the one and only Cyndi Lauper set to perform at Worthy Farm's festival of the summer too.

MusicRadar

James Blake launches Vault, a direct artist-to-fan streaming platform for unreleased music: "The concept of subscribing to an artist directly can change the game"

"I wanted to find a way for musicians to make money directly from the music they make"

The Guardian - UK

The week in dance: Company Wayne McGregor: Autobiography (v95 and v96); New York City Ballet – review

Wayne McGregor’s DNA-themed work is an evolving delight. And back in the UK for the first time since 2008, the New Yorkers exude classy athleticism in works by Balanchine, Pam Tanowitz and more

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Can James Blake really fix the music industry? Artist teases "solution" to issues addressed in viral tweets: "The brainwashing worked and now people think that music is free"

The British artist says an announcement will be made on March 20th

The Guardian - UK

New York City Ballet review – iconic company returns to show the shape of modern ballet

NYCB’s first UK visit in 16 years brings a quadruple bill that looks to the past briefly, but mostly presents a very 21st-century vision

MusicRadar

James Blake on the music industry's broken economics: "The brainwashing worked and now people think that music is free"

The British artist delivered a searing assessment of the impact of Tiktok on the industry's economic model over the weekend: "If we want quality music somebody is gonna have to pay for it"

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North West stars in new music video with Kanye West

North West stars in Kanye West's music video for Talking / Once Again featuring Ty Dolla $ign, James Blake, and directed by The D'Innocenzo Brothers.

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“All I want to do is keep doing this”: Taylor Swift makes Grammys history, as female-dominated awards also honour Boygenius, Miley Cyrus, SZA and Billie Eilish

Jack Antonff, accepting Producer award, says "Taylor Swift kicked that f***ing door open for me"

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