Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, the past few weeks have seen a new wave of protest songs, and Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R.
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The virtual event took place over the weekend
Biffy Clyro have performed their new single ‘Tiny Indoor Fireworks’ under lockdown as part of the virtual BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend – watch below.
The trio released the track earlier this month, having previously shared ‘Instant Destiny’ back in February. Both songs are due to appear on their forthcoming eighth studio album.
Biffy had been set to showcase their new material at this year’s Big Weekend in Dundee, but the event was cancelled in March
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, the past few weeks have seen a new wave of protest songs, and Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R.
Matthew McConaughey is having a needed conversation.
Biffy Clyro‘s 2017 Download Festival headline set has been added to the line-up for the festival’s upcoming ‘Download TV’ online event, which will be broadcast this weekend.Download are staging a virtual festival online this weekend (June 12-14) after the 2020 edition of the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.‘Download TV’ will screen over 20 hours of classic sets from festivals gone by throughout the weekend, including past shows by the virtual event’s “headliners” Iron
"Our black citizens continue to be killed unnecessarily by our police on the streets of America"
Little Big Town was among the numerous country acts to offer virtual performances on Wednesday night as part of “CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special”.
“You cannot enjoy the rhythm and ignore the blues"
Big Sean, 32, is one of many celebrities speaking out about social injustice after George Floyd‘s tragic death in Minneapolis on May 25. The rapper shared a video on his Instagram page on June 1 that showed him discussing his feelings about racism and being an African-American at this time in the world, when nationwide protests have been going on in most American cities. Although change is being demanded by thousands, he admitted that he doesn’t feel “free” in the midst of all the chaos.
Kelly Clarkson is getting us ready for summer with a classic cover.
Dropkick Murphys won't be pitching in Boston's Red Sox Fenway Park Friday night (May 29), but the Celtic punk band will host the first-ever concert on the infield diamond with no fans in attendance.
CBS and the Recording Academy on Thursday announced plans for a two-hour special, hosted by Harry Connick Jr., honoring essential workers.The event — titled United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes — will see Connick and his filmmaker daughter, Georgia, taking a road trip in an RV from Connecticut to New Orleans, during which they will meet with essential workers and hear their stories fighting on the frontlines of the novel coronavirus pandemic.Along with the Connicks, more notable
Riyadh Khalaf is going to be showing off his cooking skills when he takes to the Masterchef kitchen.
A virtual replacement for the cancelled Dundee event takes place online this weekend
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas has always been high on spectacle, and even though this year's festival was forced online due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event still went harder than most, turning out one of the most highly produced dance music livestreams seen yet during quarantine.Taking place this past weekend, (May 15-17) the Electric Daisy Carnival Virtual Rave-a-Thon featured sets from 43 artists including Zeds Dead, Kaskade, Nicole Moudaber, Zhu and many more.
“The NHS should be untouchable now for generations and generations"
Katy Perry is beyond grateful for all the health care workers who are putting their lives at risk every day to help combat COVID-19.
Katy Perry is beyond grateful for all the health care workers who are putting their lives at risk every day to help combat COVID-19.
Katy Perry is beyond grateful for all the health care workers who are putting their lives at risk every day to help combat COVID-19.