Another Sky’s Catrin Vincent: “There are some men in the music industry who should absolutely not be there”

Michael Jackson took aim at The Beatles and Elvis Presley in a number of handwritten notes that criticised racism in the music industry. The notes are believed to have been penned by Jackson in 1987, the same year his acclaimed album Bad was released.

NME about their call for the government to urgently provide support to their industry while unable to work due to COVID-19 restrictions.Earlier this month, the #LetTheMusicPlay campaign saw artists and industry figures take to social media to demand that the government share arts funding to protect the future live crew, musicians and the individuals working behind the scenes.Despite the government’s recent £1.57billion to help the arts, culture and heritage industries survive the impact of

Chris Willman Music WriterIn the music industry, it can sometimes feel like old hat to be wearing only one hat. The business continues to show its openness to executives having multiple roles, even if it’s not always clear which gig is their “A” job and which is their side hustle, if you will.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIt’s no surprise that the announcement of Kamala Harris as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s running mate was met with wild enthusiasm by large swaths of the music industry — after all, she’s a Bay Area-bred California senator who lives in Los Angeles with her entertainment-attorney husband, Douglas Emhoff. But less known is how longstanding and strong her connections with the music business are — and not necessarily with artists.

Attitude Is Everything, which has been working towards accessibility throughout the live industry for 20 years, has set up the Beyond The Music initiative with the help of the National Lottery Community Fund.BTM will provide the necessary skills, experience, resources and guidance for deaf and disabled people as well as for music businesses in order to create inclusive work environments and close the employment gap.“Attitude is Everything believes it is crucial that deaf and disabled people have

Pharrell Williams had all the reasons in the world to be smiling. His infectious hit song “Happy” was the previous year’s top seller in the U.S., an international smash and soon to be a major Grammy moment.

Cardi B has praised Nicki Minaj for “dominating” the music industry, in what’s believed to be an indirect shout out to the rapper.Cardi didn’t mention Nicki by name, but seemingly referenced her when speaking to Apple Music about how female rappers controlled the music scene when she was growing up.“When I was younger, when I was eight… No wait, I’m lying.

Cardi B has opened up about the obstacles she faced when she was trying to break into the music industry.

don’t be that guy."This week saw the launch of the Music Industry Collaborative Commitment, a shareable tool and resource for artists to use as they enter into one-to-one situations with collaborators or potential business partners.The Commitment is a set of common-sense commandments, intended to create a platform for safety and confidence for music-makers as they pursue opportunities where, sadly, barriers still firmly exist.The project was designed with the “acknowledgement that there are

Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann has opened up on how "dire" virtual dating was for her during the lockdown. Speaking exclusively to OK! Online, the mum of one revealed that while she was isolating with daughter Sunday, two, she was very much open to finding a special someone but it did not go to plan.

Another Sky has the loftiest of ambitions. Across their debut album ‘I Slept On The Floor’, their shimmering soundscapes feel like they have the power to fell buildings and change lives and opinions; the music hits like a hurricane, mixing the gargantuan post-rock power of Mogwai with the soaring communal spirit and guts of Arcade Fire.The staggering voice of Catrin Vincent, though, isn’t comparable at all.

Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine and Super Furry Animals.

Hundreds of key players in the U.K.'s music industry, including artists, managers, producers and record labels, are co-signing an urgent call to speak out against racism and intolerance. A letter, supported by the likes of The 1975, Niall Horan, Little Mix, Nile Rodgers and Lewis Capaldi, major U.K.

#NoSilenceInMusic.Organisers said it was prompted by 'too many examples of racism and intolerance' in the industry.It follows an anti-Semitic outburst by grime artist Wiley around a fortnight ago, which led to a social media blackout.Wiley, real name is Richard Cowie, posted a series of posts on the social media site starting last month, and was initially given a temporary ban.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up