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Ezra Collective have been announced as the runners-up to the BBC Sound Of 2025 shortlist.The list looks to highlight the acts with “the best chance of mainstream success” in the next 12 months, and is chosen by a panel of 180 music industry experts.The longlist was first shared late last year and contained names like Kneecap, Confidence Man, Mk.gee and NME 100 2023 alumni Doechii.This Monday (January 6) saw the BBC begin a day-by-day countdown of the top five Sound Of 2025 artists. Leeds band, Mercury Prize winners and former NME Cover Stars English Teacher came in at Number Five before 2025 BRIT Rising Star winner Myles Smith took the Number Four position.Yesterday, third place was confirmed as going to festival favourite and Scottish electronic producer and DJ, Barry Can’t Swim.Now, it has been announced that London-based jazz quintet Ezra Collective have secured the Number Two slot on the 2025 list.The milestone accomplishment comes on the heels of a massive couple of years for the band.

Myles Smith has been confirmed as the last artist to be named in BBC Sound Of 2025 countdown poll, coming in at Number Four.The singer-songwriter was first announced as part of the longlist for the BBC Sound Of 2025, which was shared late last year and contained names like Kneecap, Ezra Collective, Chappell Roan and English Teacher. The list was chosen by a panel of 180 music industry experts, who named the acts with “the best chance of mainstream success” in the next 12 months.English Teacher were the first to be announced in the list of the top five artists yesterday (January 6), with the rising Leeds four-piece kicking off the countdown and coming in at Number Five.The countdown for the remaining four artists on the BBC Sound Of 2025 list will continue across Radio 1 this week, before the winner is announced on Friday (January 10).Now, rising star Myles Smith has been confirmed as having come in fourth place and one of the year’s most promising talents.

English Teacher have kicked off the BBC Sound Of 2025 countdown poll, coming in at Number Five.The rising Leeds four-piece were among the artists confirmed for the longlist for the BBC Sound Of 2025 last November, and joined the list alongside Chappell Roan, Ezra Collective, Kneecap and more.Now, the countdown for the top five artists has begun, with Lily Fontaine and co. taking the Number Five position.They were voted in fifth place after a panel of 180 music industry experts chose them as one of the acts with “the best chance of mainstream success” in the next 12 months.

FKA Twigs, Beach House, Ezra Collective and more have been announced as new additions to the We Love Green 2025 line-up.The likes of former NME Cover stars Fcukers, Snow Strippers, DJ Koze, Marcel Dettman, Clara Luciani, Lucky Love, Polo & Pan, Avalon Emerson, Sublime, Gesaffelstein, Judeline, Laylow, Maureen, Paul Kalkbrenner, Theodora, Tiakola, YSEULT and Zamdane have been added to the line-up as well, joining the previously announced Charli XCX, Air, Kavinsky, Parcels, Magdalena Bay, HorsegiirL, Spill Tab and more.The French music bash is set to return to the heart of Bois de Vincennes, Paris on June 6 through June 8 2025 following this year’s record-breaking edition which saw over 110,000 people in attendance.Early bird tickets for the 2025 edition of the festival are available for purchase here. Prices start at €159 (£132) for a weekend pass and €64 (£53) for single weekday tickets.This year’s edition saw the likes of Justice, L’Imperatrice, Burna Boy, Paris Texas, OutKast, BADBADNOTGOOD, Four Tet, Kim Gordon, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Kenya Grace and SZA perform.In a four-star review of the We Love Green 2024, NME shared: ” We Love Green is so named for its ecological credentials, and after all, this world we love will only remain green if sometimes it rains.

Pulp, Kylie Minogue and RAYE. Check out more names below.The 2025 edition is set to kick off between July 10 to 12 in Kobetamendi, Bilbao, and will also see Michael Kiwanuka, Nathy Peluso and Bad Gyal take to the stage.Elsewhere across the weekend, there will be performances from Alice Phoebe Lou, Amyl And The Sniffers, Jalen Ngonda, Jessica Pratt, English Teacher, L’impératrice, Makaya McCraven, Obongjayar, Sofie Royer, Wunderhorse and more.General ticket sale begins next Wednesday (December 11) at 12pm CET, and will be available here.

Good Neighbours have spoken to NME about the making of their viral TikTok hit ‘Home’ and their breakthrough year.The indie duo – made up of songwriters Oli Fox and Scott Verrill – were today announced among the longlist for the BBC Sound Of 2025; as one of the few less-established acts who are yet to release a debut album. They’re up against the likes of Chappell Roan, English Teacher, Kneecap and Ezra Collective.Neither Fox nor Verrill are completely fresh to the music industry, however.

The 11 artists in the running for the title were shared earlier this morning (November 21), and chosen by a panel of industry experts and artists that included Elton John, Dua Lipa, Jorja Smith, The Blessed Madonna and Sam Smith.The Sound Of list comes yearly, and sees the BBC rundown the rising artists they believe have “the best chance of mainstream success” in the year ahead.Among the artists named for next year are pop pioneer Chappell Roan, who has been enjoying huge global success following the release of her 2023 debut ‘The Rise And Fall of a Midwest Princess‘ – an album that hit Number One back in August and has seen her attract millions of streams and rise to the rank of festival headliner.The inclusion of Chappell Roan on the list comes as new rules have been implemented for 2025. Previously, an artist would not be eligible if they had been the lead on a UK Number One or Number Two album by the cut-off point.

Mercury Prize winners. Check out the full list below.The coveted Sound Of list is the BBC’s annual rundown of rising artists that they believe are set for big things and have “the best chance of mainstream success” in the year ahead – with this year’s selections made by a panel of industry experts and artists that included Elton John, Dua Lipa, Jorja Smith, The Blessed Madonna and Sam Smith.Last year saw The Last Dinner Party crowned as winners, while the list has also championed the likes of FLO, Celeste, Stormzy, PinkPantheress, Adele, Lady Gaga, RAYE, The Weeknd, Blossoms, Sigrid, Billie Eilish, HAIM, 50 Cent and Lewis Capaldi over the years since it started back in 2003.Compiled from recommendations from “184 influential music experts, including artists, DJs, radio and TV producers, journalists, streaming experts and festival bookers”, the Sound Of 2025 list features a number of acts who have dominated 2024, and some who have been established long before that.Among them is pop pioneer Chappell Roan, whose acclaimed 2023 debut album ‘The Rise And Fall of a Midwest Princess‘ hit the Number One spot in the UK back in August and has enjoyed two Top 10 singles with ‘Hot To Go’ still riding high.

Ezra Collective have shared new single ‘Streets Is Calling’ and spoken to NME about the importance of social activism and Damon Albarn’s influence on the group following drummer Femi Koleoso’s stint in Gorillaz.Last year, the London quintet became the first jazz act to walk away with the prestigious Mercury Prize. What has followed has been a whirlwind of acclaim and further accolades.

Fontaines D.C., Kneecap and Kim Gordon leading the way.Revealed today (August 13), the Independent Music Awards look to celebrate the achievements of the UK’s independent music community, and will be returning to London’s iconic Roundhouse on October 17.Kim Gordon has been nominated for the ‘Best Independent Album’ award for her LP ‘The Collective’, as has Jorja Smith for ‘Falling Or Flying’ and Barry Can’t Swim for ‘When Will We Land?’. The list is rounded out by D-Block Europe, Mount Kimbie, Actress, ANOHNI and the Johnsons, Nabihah Iqbal, Nubiyan Twist and Skrapz.Jorja Smith has also made her way onto the list of nominees for ‘Best Independent Track’ for her song ‘Little Things’.

Mercury Prize nominations are set to be announced later this week, and it has been confirmed that the live final ceremony has been scrapped.The shortlist of 12 albums will be unveiled live on BBC Radio 6 Music from 11am by Tom Ravenscroft on Thursday (July 25).As always, they will be chosen by an independent judging panel which this year includes Jamie Cullum and Mistajam for albums released between July 15, 2023 and July 12, 2024.The overall winner of the 2024 Mercury Prize will be revealed in September, with the Prize’s broadcast partner BBC Music providing television and radio coverage but not the usual live performance at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. Further details on this will be announced closer to the event.Introducing the judging team for the 2024 Mercury Prize.

Slovak Spectator, strong winds and a severe storm caused one of the festival’s large tents, Aréna Slovenskej sporiteľne, to collapse, with dozens of festival-goers inside. See footage of the accident below.A post shared by Pohoda Festival (@pohodafestival)The festival’s chief physician Jaroslav Vidan confirmed that 29 people had been injured by the accident late on Friday night (July 12).

Blur are set to receive the O2 Silver Clef Award at the annual charity gala ceremony this year.Per Music News, the Britpop legends will be honoured on July 5 with the event’s biggest prize, alongside the other newly-announced prize winners of the night in AC/DC, Chaka Khan, Loyle Carner, Mark Knopfler, Young Fathers and Jacob Collier.With this award, Blur joins a league of past awardees that includes David Bowie, Oasis, Paul McCartney and Kylie Minogue.“Making music with my brothers in Blur has been one of the great gifts of my life,” said bassist Alex James in a statement.“We are absolutely chuffed to receive the O2 Silver Clef Award and help raise awareness for [music therapy charity] Nordoff and Robbins, a brilliant organisation.” Last year’s recipient of the O2 Silver Clef was Stormzy.In a statement, AC/DC expressed that they’re “over the moon” to receive the Amazon Music Legend Award for their lengthy run as a recording artist and live touring act.“As a band, we’ve been dishing out our own brand of music therapy for the past five decades,” said vocalist Brian Johnson, “so to hear all about how Nordoff and Robbins helps the young and the old with the power of music is something that we understand and salute.

Tems, 4Batz and more have been announced as new additions for Kaytranada at this year’s All Points East.Other acts to join the Canadian producer and artist on his headlining date include Durand Bernarr, Blanco, Maeta, Nia Smith, Bloody Civilian and Maleigh Zan.They join the previously announced Victoria Monét, Thundercat, Amaarae, Channel Tres, Lancey Foux, Jyoty, TSHA, KILIMANJARO, Lou Phelps, Felo Le Tee, Taylah Elaine, Arthi, Kitty Ca$h, and Tkay Maidza.The festival date is set to take place on Friday, August 16 at London’s Victoria Park. You can visit here to purchase tickets.The Friday festival date will be followed by Loyle Carner, Nas and Ezra Collective on Saturday (August 17), LCD Soundsystem, Jai Paul and Pixies on the following Friday (August 23), Justice and PinkPantheress on Field Day 2024 (August 24) and The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie on Sunday (August 25).Kaytranada’s last record, ‘Kaytraminé‘, came out last year alongside collaborator Aminé.

All Points East has confirmed more opening acts for Loyle Carner‘s show at the 2024 festival – find all the details below.Carner is due to top the bill at London’s Victoria Park on Saturday August 17. A host of special guests had already been announced, including Nas, Ezra Collective, Sainté and Joe James.Today (April 26) organisers have added another wave of artists, with soloist and former OutKast member André 3000 leading the list.

Ezra Collective have shared their firey new single ‘Ajala’ and have announced a 2024 UK and European tour.The blazing new track features rhythmic drums paired with a joyful saxophone and trumpet section and stellar keys and bass line. ‘Ajala’ interpolates the sounds of Afrobeats and Highlife with Jazz.‘Ajala’ also serves as a nod to the nomadic spirit of the infamous Olabisi Ajala, the Ghanaian-Nigerian world adventurer who ambitiously took on touring the world on his scooter, covering 87 countries.Speaking about the song in a press release, drummer Femi Koleoso said: “Ajala the Traveller is a journalist from Nigeria whose story is really beautiful.

The Beautiful Game is Netflix’s new football drama film, starring Bill Nighy and Micheal Ward. But what songs are included on the film’s soundtrack? Read on for all the details.The feature film was released onto the streaming platform last week (March 29), and tells the story of the England homeless team and their star striker Vinny (Ward) and coach Mal (Nighy), as they compete in the Homeless World Cup.It is directed by Thea Sharrock, who also helmed the recent box office hit Wicked Little Letters, and was written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who is known for 24 Hour Party People, Millions and the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony.Watch the trailer for the film here:The film has been in production since 2021, with a previous incarnation having had Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson attached to it.The film has a score composed by Adem Ilhan, known for his work on films such as Yesterday and Dead Man’s Shoes.In addition, the soundtrack includes a number of well-known songs, including by The Clash, Major Lazer, The White Stripes, Paul Simon, Ezra Collective and Fela Kuti.The full list of songs is:Ezra Collective – ‘Colonial Mentality’ Fela Kuti – ‘Let’s Start’ The Clash – ‘The Magnificent 7’ Kronos Quartet – ‘Vladimir Martynov: The Beatitudes’ Pino Palladino & Blake Mills – ‘Ekute’ The Peanuts – ‘Donna Donna’ Irving Fields Trio – ‘Cha Cha No.

Big Thief, Sampha, Sleaford Mods and Jon Hopkins have been announced as headliners for this year’s edition of Green Man festival.The Brecon Beacons festival will return for its 22nd edition on August 15-18. Also on the bill are Ezra Collective, Arlo Parks, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Black Country, New Road, Moonchild Sanelly, SHERELLE, Sofia Kourtesis, Loraine James, Model/Actriz, Bar Italia, Blondshell, Lambrini Girls and more.Tickets for Green Man Festival 2024 have already sold out, but you can find out more information about this year’s event by heading here and see the full line-up so far below.Last year’s edition of the fest saw the likes of First Aid Kit, Devo and Spiritualized headline.

Kaytranada has been announced as the latest headliner at All Points East 2024.Joining the Canadian producer and artist on Friday, August 16 at the East London music festival in Victoria Park includes Victoria Monét, Thundercat, Amaarae, Channel Tres, Lancey Foux and more.The day’s line-up will also feature Jyoty, TSHA, KILIMANJARO, Lou Phelps, Felo Le Tee, Taylah Elaine, Arthi, Kitty Ca$h, Tkay Maidza and more artists that are still to be announced.You can find the full Friday line-up so far below. Tickets go on sale Friday (March 1) at 10am GMT and you’ll be able to buy yours here.Friday is the latest day line-up to be unveiled, and will be followed by Loyle Carner, Nas and Ezra Collective on Saturday (August 17), LCD Soundsystem, Jai Paul and Pixies on the following Friday (August 23), Justice and PinkPantheress on Field Day 2024 (August 24) and The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie on Sunday (August 25).Kaytranada’s last record, ‘Kaytraminé‘, came out last year alongside collaborator Aminé.

The Smile, Young Fathers and Gossip will headline this year’s BBC 6 Music Festival – check out the full line up below.The event will take place from March 7-10 in Greater Manchester at the City’s Victoria Warehouse.Young Fathers will perform on March 7 with Hulme and Moss Side based NIA community choir. They will be supported by Hal Baker and SHERELLE, who will perform a DJ set.March 8 will see Gossip headline at their first UK show in over four years.