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Damon Albarn previews new “electro-opera” ‘The Magic Flute II: La Malédiction’, premiering next week
Damon Albarn has shared a preview of his forthcoming “electro-opera” The Magic Flute II: La Malédiction.The opera, which is set to premiere in Paris next Thursday (March 27), is based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s 1807’s The Magic Flute Part II. The 1791 original was an opera in two acts to a German libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder.
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Blur’s Graham Coxon on Robbie Williams and Danny Dyer’s ‘Parklife’ cover: “It’s flipping bizarre”
Blur‘s Graham Coxon has reflected on the “flipping bizarre” moment Robbie Williams and Danny Dyer covered ‘Parklife’ last year.Back in July, the Marching Power actor teamed up with Williams for the surprise collaboration at his headline set at BST Hyde Park, with Dyer performing the Cockney spoken-word parts, as originally done by Quadrophenia actor Phil Daniels.The Eastenders actor later explained he was approached by Williams to perform the Blur classic during a recent Soccer Aid event. “I said yes,” he remembered at the time, “and then I thought, ‘Oh, now I’ve got to do it.’“I love the tune,” he added. “I love Robbie and we done it.
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Queen’s Brian May claims “nobody will be able to afford to make music” if “monstrously arrogant” tech companies continue under UK government’s AI copyright rules
Queen‘s Brian May has put forth his opinion in the ongoing discourse around AI in music.On Tuesday (February 25), over 1,000 artists including Damon Albarn, Kate Bush and Annie Lennox released a silent album in protest of planned changes to copyright AI laws planned by the UK government.The effort comes as the UK government is planning to make changes to copyright laws – making it easier for artificial intelligence platforms to develop and train their models using copyrighted work, without needing a license.They would be allowed to use material online without respecting copyright if doing so for “text or data mining”. This would be allowed unless the rights holders chose to “opt-out”.May is the latest to join the protest – specifically, as part of a campaign by Daily Mail, as their latest report on it features the guitarist sharing his opinion on the matter.“My fear is that it’s already too late – this theft has already been performed and is unstoppable, like so many incursions that the monstrously arrogant billionaire owners of Al and social media are making into our lives.
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Damon Albarn, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and over 1,000 artists release silent album to protest UK copyright AI laws
Damon Albarn, Kate Bush and Annie Lennox have released a silent album in protest of planned changes to copyright AI laws planned by the UK government. Check it out below.Dubbed ‘Is This What We Want?’, the album is completely silent, and is made with the hopes of drawing attention to the potential impact that artificial intelligence could have on the music industry.“In the music of the future, will our voices go unheard?” said Kate Bush in a new statement (via BBC).
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Jamie Lee Curtis pays tribute to Marianne Faithfull: “It’s a great loss”
Jamie Lee Curtis has paid tribute to Marianne Faithfull, following the news of her death at the age of 78.On Thursday, (January 30), the iconic singer and actor’s representatives announced that she had “passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. She will be dearly missed.”Since the news was announced, tributes from across the entertainment world have been pouring in.
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Blur’s Damon Albarn on getting “quite lairy” with Marianne Faithfull
Blur‘s Damon Albarn has recalled his time with the late Marianne Faithfull and shared that they used to get “quite lairy”.The death of the iconic singer and actor was confirmed yesterday (January 30) by her representatives who announced that she had “passed away peacefully in London” at the age of 78, “in the company of her loving family.”Mick Jagger shared a personal message to his former partner while Metallica described her as “fearless” and Morrissey said she “brought us all closer”. Sir Paul McCartney also shared a tribute, describing Faithfull as “beautiful and sweet”.
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Sleeper’s Louise Wener says Britpop “imploded” after becoming “embarrassed of itself”
Sleeper’s Louise Wener has reflected on the decline of Britpop by the late ‘90s, saying that the genre grew to become “embarrassed of itself”.The singer spoke about the rise and fall of the genre in the ‘90s during a new interview on Radio X. It comes as the band have recently announced plans to hit the road later this year in celebration of their classic single ‘Inbetweener’ and breakthrough debut album ‘Smart’ each turning 30.During the discussion, she looked back at the band’s split in 1998, after releasing their sophomore album ‘The It Girl’ in 1996 and ‘Pleased To Meet You’ in 1997, and explained why the members thought it was right to call it quits.“It just sort of came to the end of the road, really. The third album didn’t sell that great,” she said while on The Chris Moyles Show.
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‘Gavin & Stacey’ star Ruth Jones and Damon Albarn to read Shipping Forecast to mark centenary
Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones and Blur‘s Damon Albarn are set to read the Shipping Forecast – a Met Office broadcast of weather reports and forecasts for the seas around the UK.Jones will make her final appearance as Nessa from the BBC sitcom on Radio 4 on New Year’s Day (January 1) to celebrate 100 years of the weather service.She said: “Nessa has got quite a colourful history and one of her jobs was on the high seas. The Shipping Forecast was always very important and useful to her.”It comes following the finale of Gavin & Stacey which aired on Christmas Day (December 25) which saw Smithy (James Corden) stopping Nessa from going back to work on the ships after chasing her down to Southampton dock.
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BBC Gavin And Stacey's Nessa to return days after last ever episode as Ruth Jones reprises role in special move
If you thought you'd see the last of Vanessa 'Nessa' Jenkins following the finale of Gavin and Stacey this Christmas, you'd be mistaken.
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Alex James “burst into tears” when he saw teenage daughter at Blur reunion show
Alex James has said he “burst into tears” when he saw his teenage daughter in the crowd at a recent Blur show.The bassist of the Britpop group, who released the memoir Over The Rainbow: Tales Of An Unexpected Year earlier this month, has reflected on the band’s new generation of fans, and on his children attending Blur concert.Speaking to Channel 4 News, James recalled an early reunion warm-up show in Eastbourne, where he joked that his older children “all got drunk immediately and fell over and started going absolutely mental”. However, he noted that his youngest daughter, who is 14 years old, was surprisingly moved by the gig.“I knew where she was standing, they put her on the viewing platform and when they switch the lights on, you literally can’t see anything but the first time the house lights came up I knew where she was standing and I stole a glance over there,” James said.“And she was like head back, arms aloft and I literally, I just burst into tears.
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Alex James reveals Banksy’s verdict on Blur’s Wembley reunion show
Alex James has revealed Banksy was backstage at Blur‘s Wembley reunion and “loved” the show.Blur announced details of their one-off UK reunion gig at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2022, marking the band’s first headline show since 2015 following the release of the critically-acclaimed comeback album ‘The Magic Whip‘.Due to overwhelming demand, the reunion gig turned into a two-parter, with a second show announced shortly after. The 25-song setlist for the gigs saw them wheel through classics like ‘Girls & Boys’, ‘Tender’, ‘The Universal’ and of course, ‘Song 2’, and perform ‘Lot 105’ for the first time since 1994.James recently appeared on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show to reflect on the gigs, and host Evans mentioned how “fleetingly” the bassist had spoken about the mysterious artist attending the first Wembley show.“He’s very close with Damon,” he explained of his presence backstage.
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Blur’s Alex James says he “genuinely won’t be going” to see Oasis
Alex James of Blur has said he “genuinely won’t be going” to see the upcoming Oasis 2025 reunion tour.Earlier this week, James was asked about Oasis’ highly-anticipated, sold-out reunion tour, which includes multiple stops at Wembley Stadium, a venue where Blur have performed multiple times.Speaking to The Observer, the bassist said he was “delighted” for his former Britpop rivals, adding: “And it’s nice that they waited till we got our shit out the way, you know? That’s very good manners.”His comments followed Blur wrapped up the tour supporting their ninth studio album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ in late November 2023, which preceded a prominent slot at Coachella 2024.This morning (December 4), James spoke further about the reunion on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X.When asked by Moyles if he had secured tickets yet, James echoed his earlier comments, saying: “I am not sure that I will be going. Look, it was very good manners that they waited until we got all our junk out the way.”Moyles then asked if James thinks Blur’s recent reunion inspired Liam and Noel Gallagher to get back together, to which he responded: “Well, it’s just that I’m always reading terrible statistics about marriages ending in divorce.
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Alex James on Oasis reunion: “It’s nice that they waited till we got our shit out the way”
Alex James has shared his thoughts on the reunion of Oasis, saying that “it’s nice that they waited till we got our shit out the way”, referring to Blur and their recent tour.The Observer published an interview with the Blur bassist yesterday (December 1) about Over the Rainbow, the forthcoming third autobiography by James after 2007’s Bit of a Blur and 2012’s All Cheeses Great and Small.James was asked about Oasis’ highly-anticipated, sold-out reunion tour, including a return to Wembley Stadium, a venue that Blur has performed multiple times.“I’m so happy for them. Delighted,” James said.
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London’s iconic Groucho Club closes after “serious” crime
BBC News, the Westminster City Council confirmed that it had suspended the venue in Soho, following a request from the Metropolitan Police. The Groucho Club is reported as having cooperated with the licensing subcommittee from the council, and accepted the decision to close following the seriousness of the allegations.Few details have been shared about the incident at hand, but a full hearing about the licence is scheduled to be held within 28 days of police submitting the review application.“[The closure] follows reports that a serious crime may have taken place at the premises in circumstances linked to a breach in the premises licencing conditions,” said a council spokesperson.
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Greenwich Entertainment Sharpens Focus On Blur, Acquires Documentary And Concert Film About Major British Rock Band
EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American rights to two films about the major U.K. rock band Blur: the documentary blur: To The End and the concert film blur: Live At Wembley Stadium, eyeing both for theatrical release later this year.
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Cymande team up with Celeste for anthemic collab ‘Only One Way’
Cymande have teamed up with Celeste on their anthemic new track ‘Only One Way’ from the group’s upcoming album.Serving as the second single to be released from the British funk group’s album ‘Renascence’ and opens with a delicate piano riff followed by swelling strings and Celeste’ powerful and soulful voice singing: “Here you are again / In my arms / There you go again reaching for someone.”Speaking about the collaboration in a press release, Cymande’s Patrick Patterson shared: “We got together in New York some time ago. Celeste approached it melodically and lyrically from a perspective we thought was great, we came back to the UK and perfected it.
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Richard Russell launches new Everything Is Recorded compilation ‘Temporary’ with ‘Losing You’ featuring Sampha, Laura Groves, Jah Wobble and Yazz Ahmed
Richard Russell has announced ‘Temporary’, the new album from his collaborative music project Everything Is Recorded.It marks the third album from Everything Is Recorded, and will be released on February 28 next year via XL Recordings. Pre-order here.‘Temporary’ was created over the span of four years and features a host of collaborators, including Bill Callahan, Noah Cyrus, Florence Welch, Maddy Prior, Berwyn, Alabaster Deplume, Jah Wobble, Kamasi Washington, Rickey Washington, Roses Gabor, Jack Peňate, Samantha Morton, Clari Freeman-Taylor, Nourished By Time and more.Alongside the album announcement, Everything Is Recorded has shared a new single ‘Losing You’, featuring Sampha, Laura Groves and British-Bahraini composer and trumpeter Yazz Ahmed. The soul-imbued track comes with an Ed Morris-directed music video that sees the musicians perform in the back of a black cab while driving through London at night.
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Transgressive Records share advice as they celebrate 20 years: “Life is too short for bad music”
NME about 20 years of running the label that gave the world the likes of Foals, Arlo Parks, and SOPHIE – as well as sharing advice for music-lovers looking to do the same.The label, founded in 2004 by Tim Dellow and Toby L, with third partner Lilas Bourboulon joining shortly afterwards, has put out records by the likes of Foals, Arlo Parks, SOPHIE, Flume, Mystery Jets, The Subways, Damon Albarn, Alvvays, THE WAEVE, Julia Jacklin, The Antlers and Songhoy Blues – as well as running a management arm that handles the likes of Marika Hackman and a publishing company that works with Black Country, New Road, Loyle Carner and more.This year, they’ve been celebrating the end of a landmark second decade as a label with a string of shows and parties around the world.“It’s nice being established and confident, and in a position where you can take some of your biggest creative risks,” Dellow told NME of the label’s legacy after 20 years.”“I just feel that bit more fearless,” Toby L agreed. “Once you’ve got 20 years behind you, you feel like you’re in this sweet spot between still hungry but with a point to prove.”Bourboulon added: “The only thing that’s not changing is our enthusiasm and excitement for the music.
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Ed Sheeran says he would have “respectfully declined” his vocals being used on new Band Aid single – but they didn’t ask permission
Ed Sheeran has spoken out about the new Band Aid single, and said that he would have declined to take part, if he had been asked for permission.News of a new charity single was shared last week, when it was confirmed that a ‘2024 Ultimate Mix’ version of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ would be arriving later this month in celebration of the original’s 40th anniversary.The new mix of the song, produced by Trevor Horn, brings together all of the voices from three versions of the track, recorded in 1984, 2004 and 2014.Voices included in the anniversary edition include Sting, Boy George, Sam Smith, George Michael, Harry Styles, Chris Martin, Elbow‘s Guy Garvey, Sugababes, Bananarama, Seal, Sinéad O’Connor, Rita Ora, Robbie Williams, Kool and the Gang, Underworld and more. It also comes with a house band comprising Paul McCartney, Sting, Duran Duran‘s John Taylor (bass), Phil Collins, Roger Taylor, Danny Goffey (drums), Thom Yorke (piano), Paul Weller, Damon Albarn, Midge Ure, Johnny Greenwood, Gary Kemp and Justin Hawkins (guitar).However, in a new update shared online, Ed Sheeran has spoken out about his feature on the track, and said that if he had been asked for permission to use his vocals, he would have declined.The pop star sang alongside One Direction, Sam Smith, Coldplay and more in the 2014 edition of the charity Christmas single.“My approval wasn’t sought on this new Band Aid 40 release.
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All-star ‘2024 Ultimate Mix’ of Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ coming later this month
The Beatles’ ‘Now And Then’ and will feature the late David Bowie introducing the song’s stars, as well as newsreader Michael Buerk’s BBC report on the song.The artwork was created by Sir Peter Blake, who designed the cover for the original ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’. The new artwork will be unveiled in due course.Per a press release, listeners will hear the younger versions of legendary musicians sing alongside the younger counterparts of more modern pop stars – as well as a young Bono singing alongside an older version of himself as he was involved in all three versions of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’The track combines the voices of stars including Sting, Ed Sheeran, Boy George, Sam Smith, George Michael, Harry Styles, Chris Martin, Elbow‘s Guy Garvey, Sugababes, Bananarama, Seal, Sinéad O’Connor, Rita Ora, Robbie Williams, Kool and the Gang, Underworld and more.
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James Blunt says “house prices subsequently went up” after Noel Gallagher left Ibiza “because he couldn’t handle me writing my songs down the road from him”
James Blunt has spoken about why Noel Gallagher sold his house in Ibiza, joking that “house prices subsequently went up” after the Oasis musician left.The ‘You’re Beautiful’ singer-songwriter used to live close to Gallagher on the Spanish island. However, it was reported in 2008 that the latter had put his £5.5million villa on the market.At the time, it was said that the High Flying Birds frontman was “fed up of hearing James Blunt bang on about Ibiza like he owns the place”.
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