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Contributors to charity Help (2) album ‘elated’ with Mercury Prize nomination

Artists who contributed to the Help (2) charity compilation have said they are “elated” that the record has been nominated for the Mercury Prize.Help (2) is only the second compilation to receive a nod for the award, after its first volume in 1995, and features contributions from the likes of…

Evening Standard

'Beach Boys but hardcore': Why Danny Boyle chose Young Fathers for 28 Years Later

DIRECTOR Danny Boyle has opened up about why he picked the Scottish trio Young Fathers to provide the soundtrack for his new film, 28 Years Later…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Album of the Year winner named as Edinburgh band takes home top prize

EDINBURGH band Redolent have won the prestigious Scottish Album of the Year (Say) Award for their debut album Dinny Greet...

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Edinburgh band wins Scottish Album of the Year with debut album Dinny Greet

The Scottish Album of the Year Award ceremony was being held in Stirling for the third year.

Evening Standard

Womad festival review – wildly entertaining treasure trove for adventurous music fans

Radically inclusive global lineup includes Sampa the Great’s feminist pizzazz, Young Fathers’ twisted genre-splicing and Bixiga 70’s full-tent conga

The Guardian - UK

"They might just be Britain’s next generational band." Young Fathers put on a ferociously loud, soul-stirring show for the ages at the legendary Royal Albert Hall

Acclaimed Scottish alt-indie-soul trio Young Fathers upstage Noel Gallagher, The Who, The Chemical Brothers and more during a memorable night in London

Louder

Things to do in London this weekend (March 22 – 24)

Mike Daw returns with everything you should be seeing, eating, drinking and doing this weekend

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On my radar: Kayus Bankole of Young Fathers’ cultural highlights

The Scottish-Nigerian musician on taboo-breaking conversations, brutally honest images of apartheid and where to find the best akara falafel wrap

The Guardian - UK

Paramore, Foo Fighters, Blink-182, Bring Me The Horizon and Blur amongst Brits 2024 nominations

Some major rock and metal artists have been recognised in this year's Brit Award nominations - not least in the Alternative/Rock Act category!

Metal Hammer

Coachella 2024 tickets: How to see Lana Del Ray, Tyler, The Creator, Doja Cat, No Doubt and more

Want to experience Coachella in person this year? Tickets are selling fast to see Lana Del Ray, Tyler, The Creator, Doja Cat, No Doubt and more.

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The 50 best albums of 2023, No 2 – Young Fathers: Heavy Heavy

Young Fathers’ fearless musical vision, packing together ideas that shouldn’t work together in ways that absolutely do, results in a triumphant fourth album

The Guardian - UK

Skindred, Arlo Parks and Young Fathers among nominees for Best Alternative Music Act at the 2024 MOBO Awards

Little Simz and Stormzy lead the nominations at the UK's biggest and most prestigious celebration of black music and culture

Metal Hammer

Young Fathers win Scottish Album of the Year Award

THE winner of The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) award was announced tonight at a prestigious ceremony in Stirling.

The National (Scotland)

Young Fathers review – energy and ecstasy from profound pop alchemists

While their blend of wild idiosyncratic noise may defy mainstream classification, this endlessly inventive band’s irresistible anthems make a for a live set of riotous joy

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The Independent UK

Mercury Prize 2023: Nominees, what do they win and how to watch

This year’s esteemed music awards night takes place on Thursday 7 September at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London

The Independent UK

Young Fathers: ‘It’s a terrible time for music on this island – even more so if you don’t have a trust fund’

Ahead of the Mercury Prize this week, the Edinburgh trio speak with Helen Brown about receiving their second nomination, allowing for disagreements in the band, and calling out Suella Braverman at Glastonbury

The National (Scotland)

Mercury Prize-winning band announce two Scottish dates on new tour

Young Fathers have announced two Glasgow dates as part of a UK tour.

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Edinburgh's Young Fathers nominated for prestigious Mercury Prize

EDINBURGH band Young Fathers have been nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize for their 2023 album Heavy Heavy.

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Evening Standard

Mercury Prize 2023: Here’s a breakdown of every nomination, from Arctic Monkeys to Young Fathers

Ezra Collective, Jockstrap, and Shygirl are also standouts from the shortlist

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like tapping into the animating energy of the universe’ – Guardian readers’ best albums of 2023 so far

From melancholy pop to jubilant rap, potent African pop and accessible jazz, Guardian readers worldwide pick out the new music that has most impressed them so far this year

Manchester Evening News

'Manchester can pack a lot in - but still has time for great gigs'

The best grassroots gigs from March 2023

Evening Standard

Somerset House Summer Series announces full line-up of shows including Alison Goldfrapp and Greentea Peng

The announcement comes as the festival celebrates its 20th year

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