Arlo Parks, Sault, Wolf Alice, More Shortlisted for 2021 Mercury Prize

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhile she only had five concerts on the books for 2021, Stevie Nicks has decided to cancel them all, the singer announced on Tuesday.“These are challenging times with challenging decisions that have to be made,” Nicks said in a statement. “I want everyone to be safe and healthy and the rising Covid cases should be of concern to all of us.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCharlie Watts, the Rolling Stones’ drummer since the group’s inception in 1962, is “unlikely to be available” for the band’s rescheduled U.S.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorDaBaby has been dropped from two more music festivals, despite issuing a second apology on Monday for homophobic comments he made at and after his performance at the Rolling Loud Miami festival on the weekend of July 23.Reps for the iHeartRadio Music Festival and Austin City Limits confirmed that he will no longer be performing at their events.“DaBaby will no longer be performing at the iHeartRadio Music Festival Daytime Stage” and “DaBaby will no longer be

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLegendary songwriter, guitarist and singer Johnny Marr — formerly of the Smiths, the The, Electronic and Modest Mouse and a veteran solo artist as well — has signed a new worldwide album deal with BMG. The deal is an expansion of Marr’s relationship with BMG as a publisher, which includes his three U.K.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRange Media Partners, the fast-growing management company launched last year, has entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with Capitol Music Group and Virgin Music & Artist Label Services.

London-based singer Arlo Parks shared a new Unknown Mortal Orchestra remix of her single "Too Good" on Wednesday. Originally featured on her Mercury Prize-nominated debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams, the new take adds a subtle softness to the track.

Arlo Parks has shared a new remix of ‘Too Good’ by Unknown Mortal Orchestra – you can listen to it below.The original version of the single appears on Parks’ acclaimed debut album ‘Collapsed In Sunbeams’, which was released back in January.Announcing Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s new interpretation on Instagram today (July 28), Parks wrote: “They stripped the song down to a sense of intimate, hypnotic hurt – so grateful for this one.”In a press release, the London singer explained that she’s “been

Wolf Alice have added a third London date to their 2022 tour of the UK – get all the details below.The show, at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo next January, comes as the band sold out two dates at the venue and made their return to the stage this weekend with a headline set at Latitude Festival.In addition to their two gigs at the Apollo on January 18-19 next year, they will now also play the venue on January 20.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorClive Davis and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the artists who will be joining Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Jennifer Hudson at the New York City “homecoming concert” in New York’s Central Park on August 21: Andrea Bocelli, LL Cool J, Kane Brown, Elvis Costello, Earth, Wind and Fire, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Cynthia Erivo, Jimmy Fallon, Wyclef Jean, Journey, the Killers, Gayle King, Don Lemon, Barry Manilow, Polo G, Patti Smith, Rob Thomas with

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSinead Harnett, Snail Mail, Ambar Lucid, Paris Texas and 23 other acts are members of YouTube Music’s Foundry Class of 2021, which focuses on independent artists.

Arlo Parks has cancelled three upcoming shows after revealing she’s tested positive for COVID-19.Parks shared the news on her social media yesterday (July 23), writing that she will no longer be performing at tonight’s scheduled show at The Waterfront in Norwich.

Wolf Alice played their first post-lockdown festival show at Latitude tonight (July 23).The London band showcased a host tracks from their recent album ‘Blue Weekend’ during their headline slot at Henham Park, which came a day after it was nominated for the 2021 Mercury Prize.The 35,000-capacity event, which runs until Sunday (July 25), will also see fellow headliners Bastille, Bombay Bicycle Club and The Chemical Brothers perform.Fans have taken to social media to react and post clips from Wolf

Wolf Alice played their first post-lockdown show in Bournemouth last night (July 22).The band showcased a host tracks from their recent album ‘Blue Weekend’ just hours after it was nominated for the 2021 Mercury Prize.Taking to Twitter ahead of their first show since restrictions were lifted on Monday (July 19), the four-piece posted pictures from their dressing room.“We’ve just walked in to Bournemouth academy and wow it feels so good to be here the sun is shining, Johnny Haskett won’t stop

Latitude festival will be able to get their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine at a medical bus parked on site.Those who are yet to receive their second dose of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine will be able to drop in for a jab provided they have waited eight weeks since their first.The bus in the Village area is open until Sunday (July 25).

The list of nominees for the 2021 Mercury Prize has been revealed with Arlo Parks, Wolf Alice, SAULT, and Celeste all featuring on this year's list. The annual prize rewards one outstanding British album.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn a bid to help bring fans back to concerts, Live Nation announced its “Return to Live” summer concert campaign, offering fans $20 all-in tickets to nearly 1,000 shows this year. While the company has used the tactic for slower-selling tours in the past, obviously in 2021, as its 40-plus outdoor venues across the U.S.

Latitude Festival, the UK’s first major festival to be held following ‘freedom day’.The 35,000-capacity event, set to be headlined by Bastille, Bombay Bicycle Club, Wolf Alice and The Chemical Brothers, had already been given the green light before the lifting of COVID restrictions as festival organiser Melvin Benn announced in June it was part of the government’s Event Research Programme (ERP).In order to gain entry to the festival, which runs until Sunday (July 25), ticketholders will be asked

Arlo Parks has opened up on scoring her first ever Mercury Prize nomination and how she’s already considering plans for her second record.The London singer scored a nomination this morning (July 22) for ‘Collapsed In Sunbeams’, which scored a full five star review from NME upon release in January.“It feels like a real moment for me. It’s a dream come true and I don’t say that lightly,” Parks remarked of the honour.“It’s something I would watch when I was a kid.