Amy Winehouse Biopic Actress Marisa Abela Speaks Out After Backlash. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The Amy Winehouse’ Back to Black’ Biopic has faced controversy and backlash over concerns that the movie would exploit the late singer’s legacy. According to BBC, last year, fans had a visceral reaction after images of actress Marisa Abela donning the late singer’s Iconic 1960s-inspired beehive hairdo and heavy winged eyeliner on set in London emerged online. The movie was also criticized for using Abela’s vocals over those of the late singer.
Marisa Abela recently addressed the controversy surrounding the biopic, telling Entertainment Weekly she understands why fans feel protective about the late singer’s legacy.
Named after Amy Winehouse’s hit 2006 song,” Back to Black”, the biopic follows the late singer’s journey from her humble roots as a North London jazz singer to becoming an international sensation who was often picked apart by the media.
The Amy Winehouse’ Back to Black’ Biopic has faced controversy and backlash over concerns that the movie would exploit the late singer’s legacy. According to BBC, last year, fans had a visceral reaction after images of actress Marisa Abela donning the late singer’s Iconic 1960s-inspired beehive hairdo and heavy winged eyeliner on set in London emerged online. The movie was also criticized for using Abela’s vocals over those of the late singer.
Marisa Abela recently addressed the controversy surrounding the biopic, telling Entertainment Weekly she understands why fans feel protective about the late singer’s legacy.
Named after Amy Winehouse’s hit 2006 song,” Back to Black”, the biopic follows the late singer’s journey from her humble roots as a North London jazz singer to becoming an international sensation who was often picked apart by the media.
- 5/20/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Is Kacey Musgraves‘s new album, “Deeper Well,” a return to form? Her “Golden Hour,” which reveled in wedded bliss, was critically hailed and won the Grammy for Album of the Year. But then her follow-up “Star-Crossed,” which chronicled her divorce, received somewhat less enthusiastic notices and only scored two noms. Now three years later comes her latest studio release, which dropped on March 15. What do music journalists think of this one?
“Deeper Well’s” reviews are currently more in line with “Star-Crossed” than “Golden Hour,” though “Golden Hour” would be a tough bar for any artist to clear. As of this writing “Well” has an impressive score of 79 on MetaCritic based on 11 reviews counted: nine of them positive, two somewhat mixed and none outright negative.
Roisin O’Connor (The Independent UK) is the most effusive, calling “Deeper Well” a “revelation” compared to “the somewhat limp results” of “Star-Crossed.” The album...
“Deeper Well’s” reviews are currently more in line with “Star-Crossed” than “Golden Hour,” though “Golden Hour” would be a tough bar for any artist to clear. As of this writing “Well” has an impressive score of 79 on MetaCritic based on 11 reviews counted: nine of them positive, two somewhat mixed and none outright negative.
Roisin O’Connor (The Independent UK) is the most effusive, calling “Deeper Well” a “revelation” compared to “the somewhat limp results” of “Star-Crossed.” The album...
- 3/19/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The Grammys love Jack Antonoff, but so far mostly for his work with other artists like Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey and St. Vincent. He has won Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, for the last three years in a row. That ties him with David Foster, Quincy Jones and Pharrell Williams as the second most awarded individual in the category (Babyface leads with four career wins). But so far his own band Bleachers hasn’t gotten on the academy’s radar. Can their latest self-titled release, which dropped March 8, earn them recognition?
Well, so far the reviews are somewhat inconsistent for this, their fourth studio album. It has a MetaCritic score of 67 based on 14 reviews counted as of this writing: nine positive, four mixed and just one outright negative. Ben Tipple (DIY Magazine) raves about it, calling it “sublime … It’s built on a nostalgia to a time that never was,...
Well, so far the reviews are somewhat inconsistent for this, their fourth studio album. It has a MetaCritic score of 67 based on 14 reviews counted as of this writing: nine positive, four mixed and just one outright negative. Ben Tipple (DIY Magazine) raves about it, calling it “sublime … It’s built on a nostalgia to a time that never was,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Rina Sawayama has expressed her vehement disappointment towards misogyny and racism in the music industry, writing on Instagram that she “can’t release an album under my current conditions.”
For International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8th, Sawayama was one of several female artists interviewed for The Independent’s piece about the misogynistic conditions that women in music work through. For her part, Sawayama immediately references her seething call out of Matty Healy at Glastonbury in June 2023, where she told the crowd “Tonight, this goes out to a white man that watches Ghetto Gaggers, and mocks Asian people on a podcast… he also owns my masters… I’ve had enough.”
Speaking to Chloe Little and Roisin O’Connor, Sawayama confessed: “Since summer last year, I’ve felt intense racist misogyny in a way that I’ve never felt before. In public and private I feel as though I’ve been repeatedly gaslit,...
For International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8th, Sawayama was one of several female artists interviewed for The Independent’s piece about the misogynistic conditions that women in music work through. For her part, Sawayama immediately references her seething call out of Matty Healy at Glastonbury in June 2023, where she told the crowd “Tonight, this goes out to a white man that watches Ghetto Gaggers, and mocks Asian people on a podcast… he also owns my masters… I’ve had enough.”
Speaking to Chloe Little and Roisin O’Connor, Sawayama confessed: “Since summer last year, I’ve felt intense racist misogyny in a way that I’ve never felt before. In public and private I feel as though I’ve been repeatedly gaslit,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Doja Cat released her fourth full-length studio album, “Scarlet,” on September 22 after months of anticipation. But was it worth the wait? Music critics have weighed in, and they’re somewhat divided.
As of this writing the album has a MetaCritic score of 72 based on 10 reviews counted thus far, which indicates “generally favorable reviews.” That’s not far off from her last album, “Planet Her,” which scored 76 based on 14 reviews. But not everyone is onboard. Five of the current reviews are classified as positive, but the other five are mixed, though none are outright negative.
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Among the album’s champions is Jem Aswad (Variety), who says “Scarlet” is “hands-down her best album … The album is loaded with singles, but it’s a real album, with most of the other songs branching out her sound and showing off her killer flow.” Roisin O’Connor (Independent UK) adds,...
As of this writing the album has a MetaCritic score of 72 based on 10 reviews counted thus far, which indicates “generally favorable reviews.” That’s not far off from her last album, “Planet Her,” which scored 76 based on 14 reviews. But not everyone is onboard. Five of the current reviews are classified as positive, but the other five are mixed, though none are outright negative.
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Among the album’s champions is Jem Aswad (Variety), who says “Scarlet” is “hands-down her best album … The album is loaded with singles, but it’s a real album, with most of the other songs branching out her sound and showing off her killer flow.” Roisin O’Connor (Independent UK) adds,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
One Direction alum Niall Horan as yet hasn’t enjoyed the industry and media plaudits of his former bandmate Harry Styles, who just a few months ago won the Grammy for Album of the Year, but Horan is nevertheless having a pretty good spring. He won “The Voice” in his first season on that singing competition show, and on June 9 he released his third solo studio album “The Show” to strong early notices from critics.
As of this writing “The Show” has a score of 83 on MetaCritic based on six reviews counted thus far: four positive and two mixed, but none outright negative. That’s way ahead of his 2017 solo debut “Flicker” (64 based on five reviews) and his 2020 follow-up “Heartbreak Weather” (63 based on eight reviews). Is this indeed the best of his career so far?
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As of this writing “The Show” has a score of 83 on MetaCritic based on six reviews counted thus far: four positive and two mixed, but none outright negative. That’s way ahead of his 2017 solo debut “Flicker” (64 based on five reviews) and his 2020 follow-up “Heartbreak Weather” (63 based on eight reviews). Is this indeed the best of his career so far?
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- 6/9/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Foo Fighters experienced tragic losses: in March of 2022 drummer Taylor Hawkins died suddenly at the age of 50, and then lead singer Dave Grohl‘s mother died in August. But the band continued making music, and on June 2, 2023, they released their 11th studio album — but their first without Hawkins. “But Here We Are” may just be their crowning achievement, if the reviews are any indication.
As of this writing “But Here We Are” has a MetaCritic score of 90 based on 12 reviews counted thus far. If that number holds up this will be their best reviewed album by far in the MetaCritic era. Three of those reviews rate the album a perfect 100 out of 100. Neil McCormick (The Telegraph) says, “Loss and grief lie at the core of the Foo Fighters’ most succinct and intense album.” It “pushes right through bewilderment and sadness until it comes out the other side, defiantly alive.” Ali Shutler (NME) adds,...
As of this writing “But Here We Are” has a MetaCritic score of 90 based on 12 reviews counted thus far. If that number holds up this will be their best reviewed album by far in the MetaCritic era. Three of those reviews rate the album a perfect 100 out of 100. Neil McCormick (The Telegraph) says, “Loss and grief lie at the core of the Foo Fighters’ most succinct and intense album.” It “pushes right through bewilderment and sadness until it comes out the other side, defiantly alive.” Ali Shutler (NME) adds,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
It’s been a tumultuous week for Ed Sheeran, but undoubtedly a good one. He won a copyright lawsuit that alleged he copied his Grammy-winning “Thinking Out Loud” from Marvin Gaye‘s classic “Let’s Get It On”; a loss there would have been ironic since “Thinking Out Loud” is the composition he won the top songwriting Grammy for. Shortly after the trial ended he dropped his coincidentally scheduled new album “Subtract.” What do critics think of his latest collection?
Well, the early assessments are somewhat mixed, but they average out to a strong MetaCritic score of 74 based on seven reviews counted as of this writing. That’s much better than his last album “Equals,” which scored 59 based on 13 reviews, and his album before that “No. 6 Collaborations Project,” which scored 57 off of 14 reviews. By the time you read this that number may have changed for better or worse; he’d...
Well, the early assessments are somewhat mixed, but they average out to a strong MetaCritic score of 74 based on seven reviews counted as of this writing. That’s much better than his last album “Equals,” which scored 59 based on 13 reviews, and his album before that “No. 6 Collaborations Project,” which scored 57 off of 14 reviews. By the time you read this that number may have changed for better or worse; he’d...
- 5/5/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Lewis Capaldi has revealed that he still reads reviews of his music, even the less favourable ones.
The Grammy-nominated Scottish singer-songwriter is set to release his second studio album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, on 19 May.
His 2019 debut, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, topped the UK album charts for six weeks and became the best-selling album of both 2019 and 2020.
At the time of release, The Independent gave the album a four-star review, with Roisin O’Connor stating that it “proved Capaldi’s songwriting chops”.
In a new interview with The Independent, Capaldi says that he remains appreciative of, and entertained by the takes on his musical stylings.
“I still enjoy reading reviews of my music… even the bad ones,” he said. “Thomas H Green of The Arts Desk said I sound like ‘a constipated Hozier’ and I thought that was hilarious.”
He continued by coming up with his...
The Grammy-nominated Scottish singer-songwriter is set to release his second studio album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, on 19 May.
His 2019 debut, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, topped the UK album charts for six weeks and became the best-selling album of both 2019 and 2020.
At the time of release, The Independent gave the album a four-star review, with Roisin O’Connor stating that it “proved Capaldi’s songwriting chops”.
In a new interview with The Independent, Capaldi says that he remains appreciative of, and entertained by the takes on his musical stylings.
“I still enjoy reading reviews of my music… even the bad ones,” he said. “Thomas H Green of The Arts Desk said I sound like ‘a constipated Hozier’ and I thought that was hilarious.”
He continued by coming up with his...
- 4/15/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - Music
Lewis Capaldi has revealed that he still reads reviews of his music, even the less favourable ones.
The Grammy-nominated Scottish singer-songwriter is set to release his second studio album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, on 19 May.
His 2019 debut, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, topped the UK album charts for six weeks and became the best-selling album of both 2019 and 2020.
At the time of release, The Independent gave the album a four-star review, with Roisin O’Connor stating that it “proved Capaldi’s songwriting chops”.
In a new interview with The Independent, Capaldi says that he remains appreciative of, and entertained by the takes on his musical stylings.
“I still enjoy reading reviews of my music… even the bad ones,” he said. “Thomas H Green of The Arts Desk said I sound like ‘a constipated Hozier’ and I thought that was hilarious.”
He continued by coming up with his...
The Grammy-nominated Scottish singer-songwriter is set to release his second studio album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, on 19 May.
His 2019 debut, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, topped the UK album charts for six weeks and became the best-selling album of both 2019 and 2020.
At the time of release, The Independent gave the album a four-star review, with Roisin O’Connor stating that it “proved Capaldi’s songwriting chops”.
In a new interview with The Independent, Capaldi says that he remains appreciative of, and entertained by the takes on his musical stylings.
“I still enjoy reading reviews of my music… even the bad ones,” he said. “Thomas H Green of The Arts Desk said I sound like ‘a constipated Hozier’ and I thought that was hilarious.”
He continued by coming up with his...
- 4/15/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
The Independent is proud to announce an exclusive new partnership with Montreux Jazz Festival 2023.
The news comes as the festival announces this year’s lineup, which includes Bob Dylan, Lil Nas X, Sam Smith, Lionel Richie, Janelle Monae, Christine and the Queens, Mark Ronson and Wet Leg.
The festival organisers have curated an eclectic, free-flowing programme for the 250,000 guests that come to Montreux each year. With artists invited to perform with full creative freedom, music lovers can enjoy the sound from the jazz festival’s two main venues.
Auditorium Stravinski offers a prestigious line-up of different generations of renowned musicians, while the Montreux Jazz Lab has a longstanding history of hosting the brightest talents before they explode into global icons.
The Independent will publish interviews, announcements, festival exclusives and commercial support from the two weeks of unforgettable performances. It will be the only news partner in the UK and US to do so.
The news comes as the festival announces this year’s lineup, which includes Bob Dylan, Lil Nas X, Sam Smith, Lionel Richie, Janelle Monae, Christine and the Queens, Mark Ronson and Wet Leg.
The festival organisers have curated an eclectic, free-flowing programme for the 250,000 guests that come to Montreux each year. With artists invited to perform with full creative freedom, music lovers can enjoy the sound from the jazz festival’s two main venues.
Auditorium Stravinski offers a prestigious line-up of different generations of renowned musicians, while the Montreux Jazz Lab has a longstanding history of hosting the brightest talents before they explode into global icons.
The Independent will publish interviews, announcements, festival exclusives and commercial support from the two weeks of unforgettable performances. It will be the only news partner in the UK and US to do so.
- 4/5/2023
- by Eoghan O'Donnell
- The Independent - Music
It may feel like we’re heading into our sixth month of winter, but whatever the weather says, spring is technically here.
Ringing in April (hopefully sans showers), The Independent’s team of critics and culture editors have hand-selected the very best TV series, films, music, exhibitions, books and theatre to enjoy over the weekend.
Chief art critic Mark Hudson heads to Dundee to learn about the history of tartan in Scotland, while TV editor Ellie Harrison checks out comedy queen Daisy May Cooper’s most serious role to date in Rain Dogs. In the film arena, Adam White celebrates both artsy Mubi releases (Please Baby Please) and surprisingly good blockbusters (Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves). Music editor Roisin O’Connor sings the praises of indie supergroup boygenius’s edgily titled five-star album the record. Arts editor Jessie Thompson delves into pop music’s recent past with Michael Cragg’s...
Ringing in April (hopefully sans showers), The Independent’s team of critics and culture editors have hand-selected the very best TV series, films, music, exhibitions, books and theatre to enjoy over the weekend.
Chief art critic Mark Hudson heads to Dundee to learn about the history of tartan in Scotland, while TV editor Ellie Harrison checks out comedy queen Daisy May Cooper’s most serious role to date in Rain Dogs. In the film arena, Adam White celebrates both artsy Mubi releases (Please Baby Please) and surprisingly good blockbusters (Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves). Music editor Roisin O’Connor sings the praises of indie supergroup boygenius’s edgily titled five-star album the record. Arts editor Jessie Thompson delves into pop music’s recent past with Michael Cragg’s...
- 3/31/2023
- by Culture Staff,Mark Hudson,Jessie Thompson,Adam White,Ellie Harrison and Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - TV
With the clocks set to leap forward this weekend and the Easter holidays around the corner, it’s undeniable: spring is finally here.
And what more fitting way to spend a seasonal March weekend than by imbibing some of the best culture on offer. Whether it’s TV series, films, music, art shows or theatre, there is a plethora of options over the next few days, and The Independent’s team of critics and culture editors have hand-selected some of the best.
Chief art critic Mark Hudson reviews a flawed but possibly essential modern art exhibit at the National Gallery. TV editor Ellie Harrison celebrates the return of the best show on television, Succession, and features editor Adam White looks at three very different film releases, including the fourth John Wick, out in cinemas today. Meanwhile, music editor Roisin O’Connor sings the praises of Lana Del Rey’s new album...
And what more fitting way to spend a seasonal March weekend than by imbibing some of the best culture on offer. Whether it’s TV series, films, music, art shows or theatre, there is a plethora of options over the next few days, and The Independent’s team of critics and culture editors have hand-selected some of the best.
Chief art critic Mark Hudson reviews a flawed but possibly essential modern art exhibit at the National Gallery. TV editor Ellie Harrison celebrates the return of the best show on television, Succession, and features editor Adam White looks at three very different film releases, including the fourth John Wick, out in cinemas today. Meanwhile, music editor Roisin O’Connor sings the praises of Lana Del Rey’s new album...
- 3/25/2023
- by Culture Staff
- The Independent - TV
The Pretenders have been announced as the headliners for The Independent’s stage at The Great Escape Festival.
The gig from the legendary rock band will be one of hundreds of live shows at the festival, which takes place between 10-13 May in Brighton.
The Great Escape is a showcase festival that highlights some of the most exciting new and emerging acts in music.
The event is spread across 30 walkable venues throughout the city.
As well as emerging stars, the festival has special shows featuring established acts, such as Arlo Parks, Maisie Peters and now, The Pretenders.
The Independent’s stage will be hosted on Friday 12 May, with Chrissie Hynde’s band announced as the top act.
Other exciting acts on the festival lineup include the likes of Billie Marten, Willie J Healey, Aziya, Arxx and English Teacher.
We're excited to announce that legendary rock band @ThePretendersHQ will be performing at #TGE23 presented by @Independent!
The gig from the legendary rock band will be one of hundreds of live shows at the festival, which takes place between 10-13 May in Brighton.
The Great Escape is a showcase festival that highlights some of the most exciting new and emerging acts in music.
The event is spread across 30 walkable venues throughout the city.
As well as emerging stars, the festival has special shows featuring established acts, such as Arlo Parks, Maisie Peters and now, The Pretenders.
The Independent’s stage will be hosted on Friday 12 May, with Chrissie Hynde’s band announced as the top act.
Other exciting acts on the festival lineup include the likes of Billie Marten, Willie J Healey, Aziya, Arxx and English Teacher.
We're excited to announce that legendary rock band @ThePretendersHQ will be performing at #TGE23 presented by @Independent!
- 3/20/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
After an eventful last weekend – which saw Everything Everywhere All at Once sweep the 2023 Oscars – the world finally has time to take a breather.
But the new releases haven’t stopped coming, whether that’s films, TV series, books, albums, art exhibitions or stage plays. To help parse the influx of options from across the arts, The Independent’s culture desk has assembled another edition of our weekly Arts Agenda.
Arts editor Jessie Thompson walks us through two of the best books to dive into this weekend, and raves about the new production of Guys and Dolls. Music editor Roisin O’Connor praises a career-best release from Welsh rock band Trampolene. Chief arts critic Mark Hudson recommends three exhibitions from three different UK cities, and features editor Adam White has nothing but good things to say about Pearl, the acclaimed prequel to last year’s pulpy slasher X. Ellie Harrison, meanwhile,...
But the new releases haven’t stopped coming, whether that’s films, TV series, books, albums, art exhibitions or stage plays. To help parse the influx of options from across the arts, The Independent’s culture desk has assembled another edition of our weekly Arts Agenda.
Arts editor Jessie Thompson walks us through two of the best books to dive into this weekend, and raves about the new production of Guys and Dolls. Music editor Roisin O’Connor praises a career-best release from Welsh rock band Trampolene. Chief arts critic Mark Hudson recommends three exhibitions from three different UK cities, and features editor Adam White has nothing but good things to say about Pearl, the acclaimed prequel to last year’s pulpy slasher X. Ellie Harrison, meanwhile,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Culture Staff
- The Independent - Film
Lana Del Rey has called out Glastonbury Festival after feeling disappointed with its line-up announcement.
On Friday (3 March), Emily Eavis announced the first wave of 2023 performers, revealing that Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses will complete this year’s Pyramid Stage headliners alongside Elton John.
She caveated the announcement by addressing “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headlining line-up, and said that Lizzo will also receive headline billing as she will open for Guns N’ Roses.
All the other acts to have been announced are listed alphabetically on the poster, with no announcement made about who will headline the Other Stage, which is considered the second biggest after the Pyramid.
Lana Del Rey was one such musician featured on the poster – however, the singer is not happy that the line-up news didn’t announce that she would be playing top billing on the Other Stage.
Writing underneath the official Glastonbury post on Instagram,...
On Friday (3 March), Emily Eavis announced the first wave of 2023 performers, revealing that Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses will complete this year’s Pyramid Stage headliners alongside Elton John.
She caveated the announcement by addressing “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headlining line-up, and said that Lizzo will also receive headline billing as she will open for Guns N’ Roses.
All the other acts to have been announced are listed alphabetically on the poster, with no announcement made about who will headline the Other Stage, which is considered the second biggest after the Pyramid.
Lana Del Rey was one such musician featured on the poster – however, the singer is not happy that the line-up news didn’t announce that she would be playing top billing on the Other Stage.
Writing underneath the official Glastonbury post on Instagram,...
- 3/5/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
Cate Blanchett will feature her “booty-shaking skills” in the new music video for US pop-rock duo Sparks.
The accompanying video for the title track off of their forthcoming 26th studio album, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte, will premiere on YouTube on Friday (3 March).
In a short clip shared ahead of its premiere, Blanchett can be seen donning a bright yellow suit and red headphones as she wiggles her entire body.
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael met Blanchett “in Paris at the Cesar Awards last year”.
“Little knowing that a year later, one of the great actors of our time – and a splendid person – would graciously consent to lending her booty-shaking skills to the first video from our new album,” the Mael brothers said (via Evening Standard).
“Dreams really do come true. We will sleep well tonight knowing that forever we can say we co-starred in a film with Cate Blanchett.
The accompanying video for the title track off of their forthcoming 26th studio album, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte, will premiere on YouTube on Friday (3 March).
In a short clip shared ahead of its premiere, Blanchett can be seen donning a bright yellow suit and red headphones as she wiggles her entire body.
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael met Blanchett “in Paris at the Cesar Awards last year”.
“Little knowing that a year later, one of the great actors of our time – and a splendid person – would graciously consent to lending her booty-shaking skills to the first video from our new album,” the Mael brothers said (via Evening Standard).
“Dreams really do come true. We will sleep well tonight knowing that forever we can say we co-starred in a film with Cate Blanchett.
- 3/2/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
The third weekend of February brings some fascinating exhibitions, some left-field film releases... and a cocaine-fuelled bear. Yep, you read that right.
But that’s not all that features in this week’s Arts Agenda, The Independent’s guide to the best cultural activities each and every weekend. Our team of critics and editors have selected a range of options from across the different spheres of culture: art, books, film, music, stage and TV.
Among the highlights are David Hockney’s new immersive experience at Lightroom (we’ve also got an exclusive interview with the man himself). TV editor Ellie Harrison talks about the return of ITV’s Unforgotten – sadly sans Nicola Walker – while film editor Adam White has found the perfect Netflix film to fill the Jennifer Coolidge-shaped hole in all our lives after The White Lotus. Arts editor Jessie Thompson, meanwhile, enthuses about Coco Mellors’ bingeable novel Cleopatra and Frankenstein,...
But that’s not all that features in this week’s Arts Agenda, The Independent’s guide to the best cultural activities each and every weekend. Our team of critics and editors have selected a range of options from across the different spheres of culture: art, books, film, music, stage and TV.
Among the highlights are David Hockney’s new immersive experience at Lightroom (we’ve also got an exclusive interview with the man himself). TV editor Ellie Harrison talks about the return of ITV’s Unforgotten – sadly sans Nicola Walker – while film editor Adam White has found the perfect Netflix film to fill the Jennifer Coolidge-shaped hole in all our lives after The White Lotus. Arts editor Jessie Thompson, meanwhile, enthuses about Coco Mellors’ bingeable novel Cleopatra and Frankenstein,...
- 2/24/2023
- by Culture Staff,Mark Hudson,Ellie Harrison,Roisin O'Connor,Adam White and Jessie Thompson
- The Independent - TV
On February 17 Pink released “Trustfall,” which is her first studio album since “Hurts 2B Human” four years ago and is her ninth studio album overall. How does it compare to her previous releases? Reviews have started coming in.
On MetaCritic “Trustfall” is rated 70 out of 100 (which is exactly her career average) based on six reviews that have been counted as of this writing. Three of those are classified as positive and three are somewhat mixed, but none of them are downright negative. Neil Z. Yeung (All Music) says that Pink “recaptures her spirit and voice on the cathartic ‘Trustfall.'” She “pushes her vocals to higher highs with shiver-inducing results, backed by some of the most thoughtful messages in her catalog.”
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Maura Johnston (Rolling Stone) adds, “Pink whirls through a wide range of musical styles,” and her “appeal comes from her ability to turn the everyday into the stereo-ready.
On MetaCritic “Trustfall” is rated 70 out of 100 (which is exactly her career average) based on six reviews that have been counted as of this writing. Three of those are classified as positive and three are somewhat mixed, but none of them are downright negative. Neil Z. Yeung (All Music) says that Pink “recaptures her spirit and voice on the cathartic ‘Trustfall.'” She “pushes her vocals to higher highs with shiver-inducing results, backed by some of the most thoughtful messages in her catalog.”
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Maura Johnston (Rolling Stone) adds, “Pink whirls through a wide range of musical styles,” and her “appeal comes from her ability to turn the everyday into the stereo-ready.
- 2/18/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The third weekend of February brings some fascinating exhibitions, some left-field film releases... and yet another awards ceremony.
But that’s not all that features in this week’s Arts Agenda, The Independent’s guide to the best cultural activities each and every weekend. Our team of critics and editors have selected a range of options from across the different spheres of culture: art, books, film, music, stage and TV.
Among the highlights this week are a new exhibition at the Barbican showcasing the work of Alice Neel. TV editor Ellie Harrison talks about the Baftas, and the unlikely Netflix film poised to be a major contender. Speaking of awards, Adam White sings the praises of the off-kilter Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, an animated film that might just take home an Oscar in a few weeks. Arts editor Jessie Thompson, meanwhile, enthuses about Richard Hawley’s new musical,...
But that’s not all that features in this week’s Arts Agenda, The Independent’s guide to the best cultural activities each and every weekend. Our team of critics and editors have selected a range of options from across the different spheres of culture: art, books, film, music, stage and TV.
Among the highlights this week are a new exhibition at the Barbican showcasing the work of Alice Neel. TV editor Ellie Harrison talks about the Baftas, and the unlikely Netflix film poised to be a major contender. Speaking of awards, Adam White sings the praises of the off-kilter Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, an animated film that might just take home an Oscar in a few weeks. Arts editor Jessie Thompson, meanwhile, enthuses about Richard Hawley’s new musical,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Culture Staff
- The Independent - TV
Beyoncé is on track to become the most decorated artist in Grammys history tonight (5 February).
The US singer has 30 Grammy Awards to her name already and is nominated for a further seven at tonight’s ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for her 2022 album Renaissance.
She picked up two of those Grammys at the pre-show Premiere Ceremony, so needs just one more win to tie and two to beat the current record holder, the late Hungarian-British conductor, Sir Georg Solti.
Follow The Independent’s 2023 Grammys coverage live here.
Before his passing in 1997, Solti clocked up an astonishing 31 Grammy trophies.
Born in Budapest in 1912, Solti fled the country during World War II due to his Jewish background and the rise of anti-Jewish laws in Hungary.
After the war, Solti became music director of the Bavarian State Opera. From 1961 until 1971, he was music director of the Royal Opera House,...
The US singer has 30 Grammy Awards to her name already and is nominated for a further seven at tonight’s ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for her 2022 album Renaissance.
She picked up two of those Grammys at the pre-show Premiere Ceremony, so needs just one more win to tie and two to beat the current record holder, the late Hungarian-British conductor, Sir Georg Solti.
Follow The Independent’s 2023 Grammys coverage live here.
Before his passing in 1997, Solti clocked up an astonishing 31 Grammy trophies.
Born in Budapest in 1912, Solti fled the country during World War II due to his Jewish background and the rise of anti-Jewish laws in Hungary.
After the war, Solti became music director of the Bavarian State Opera. From 1961 until 1971, he was music director of the Royal Opera House,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
It’s finally time for the 65th Grammy Awards to bring together the biggest names in music to celebrate their accomplishments.
This year’s ceremony, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, takes place on Sunday (5 February) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and features an incredible lineup of performers.
Already confirmed acts include Harry Styles, Lizzo, Bad Bunny, Mary J Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy and Sam Smith with Kim Petras.
DJ Khaled will also take the stage, potentially with Jay-Z, Variety reports. Their “God-did” collaboration with Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend and Fridayy is competing in three categories, including Song of the Year.
Additional all-star tributes are expected, with Kacey Musgraves singing “Coal Miner’s Daughter” in honour of the late Loretta Lynn.
Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood and Bonnie Raitt will remember Christine McVie with a rendition of her song, “Songbird”, and Quavo and Maverick City...
This year’s ceremony, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, takes place on Sunday (5 February) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and features an incredible lineup of performers.
Already confirmed acts include Harry Styles, Lizzo, Bad Bunny, Mary J Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy and Sam Smith with Kim Petras.
DJ Khaled will also take the stage, potentially with Jay-Z, Variety reports. Their “God-did” collaboration with Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend and Fridayy is competing in three categories, including Song of the Year.
Additional all-star tributes are expected, with Kacey Musgraves singing “Coal Miner’s Daughter” in honour of the late Loretta Lynn.
Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood and Bonnie Raitt will remember Christine McVie with a rendition of her song, “Songbird”, and Quavo and Maverick City...
- 2/4/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Soon enough, the top music artists across all genres will come together to celebrate their accomplishments at this year’s 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
Broadcasting live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles this Sunday (5 February), the ceremony will be hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, with the likes of Harry Styles and Lizzo performing.
While the Grammy Awards are always tipped as the biggest night in music, this year, in particular, could be a big night for numerous stars whose wins could shatter records.
With the help of VegasInsider.com, find out whose victories could set major milestones below:
Adele
Nominated in numerous categories this year, Adele’s win for Song of the Year with “Easy on Me” could make her the first songwriter ever to win three times in this category. (She’s previously won for “Rolling in the Deep” and “Hello”).
Beyoncé
Competing in nine different categories is Beyoncé,...
Broadcasting live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles this Sunday (5 February), the ceremony will be hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, with the likes of Harry Styles and Lizzo performing.
While the Grammy Awards are always tipped as the biggest night in music, this year, in particular, could be a big night for numerous stars whose wins could shatter records.
With the help of VegasInsider.com, find out whose victories could set major milestones below:
Adele
Nominated in numerous categories this year, Adele’s win for Song of the Year with “Easy on Me” could make her the first songwriter ever to win three times in this category. (She’s previously won for “Rolling in the Deep” and “Hello”).
Beyoncé
Competing in nine different categories is Beyoncé,...
- 2/4/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Soon enough, the top music artists across all genres will come together to celebrate their accomplishments at this year’s 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
Broadcasting live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles this Sunday (5 February), the ceremony will be hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, with the likes of Harry Styles and Lizzo performing.
While the Grammy Awards are always tipped as the biggest night in music, this year, in particular, could be a big night for numerous stars whose wins could shatter records.
With the help of VegasInsider.com, find out whose victories could set major milestones below:
Adele
Nominated in numerous categories this year, Adele’s win for Song of the Year with “Easy on Me” could make her the first songwriter ever to win three times in this category. (She’s previously won for “Rolling in the Deep” and “Hello”).
Beyoncé
Competing in nine different categories is Beyoncé,...
Broadcasting live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles this Sunday (5 February), the ceremony will be hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, with the likes of Harry Styles and Lizzo performing.
While the Grammy Awards are always tipped as the biggest night in music, this year, in particular, could be a big night for numerous stars whose wins could shatter records.
With the help of VegasInsider.com, find out whose victories could set major milestones below:
Adele
Nominated in numerous categories this year, Adele’s win for Song of the Year with “Easy on Me” could make her the first songwriter ever to win three times in this category. (She’s previously won for “Rolling in the Deep” and “Hello”).
Beyoncé
Competing in nine different categories is Beyoncé,...
- 2/4/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
The 2023 Grammys are fast approaching, so it’s not long until we find out who’ll win this year’s most prestigious music awards.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony will recognise “outstanding” achievements in the music industry.
Winners are decided by a learned school of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other musical professionals and are presented by the Recording Academy.
The Grammys are also one of the four major American entertainment awards needed to achieve an Egot.
Major artists including Adele, Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran are all up for awards at this year’s ceremony. You can find the full list of nominees here.
If you’re keen to get involved, here’s how to watch this year’s awards ceremony:
How to watch the Grammys in the US
This year’s Grammys will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in LA on Sunday 5 February.
US viewers...
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony will recognise “outstanding” achievements in the music industry.
Winners are decided by a learned school of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other musical professionals and are presented by the Recording Academy.
The Grammys are also one of the four major American entertainment awards needed to achieve an Egot.
Major artists including Adele, Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran are all up for awards at this year’s ceremony. You can find the full list of nominees here.
If you’re keen to get involved, here’s how to watch this year’s awards ceremony:
How to watch the Grammys in the US
This year’s Grammys will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in LA on Sunday 5 February.
US viewers...
- 2/4/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
It’s the weekend again. If you’re not sure what to do, The Independent’s got you covered.
Welcome to The Independent’s Arts Agenda, our guide to the very best culture to catch up with across your Saturday and Sunday.
Carefully curated by our critics and editors, this round-up features hot tips across the worlds of art, film, TV, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, books and music. Whether you’re after a must-see new production or an under-the-radar gem you might have overlooked, we’ve got you covered.
This week, TV editor Ellie Harrison looks ahead to the series finale of BBC One’s acclaimed crime drama Happy Valley, and arts editor Jessie Thompson steers you towards Cheryl’s stage debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story. Film editor Adam White had a blast with M Night Shyamalan’s latest, Knock at the Cabin, while chief art critic Mark Hudson...
Welcome to The Independent’s Arts Agenda, our guide to the very best culture to catch up with across your Saturday and Sunday.
Carefully curated by our critics and editors, this round-up features hot tips across the worlds of art, film, TV, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, books and music. Whether you’re after a must-see new production or an under-the-radar gem you might have overlooked, we’ve got you covered.
This week, TV editor Ellie Harrison looks ahead to the series finale of BBC One’s acclaimed crime drama Happy Valley, and arts editor Jessie Thompson steers you towards Cheryl’s stage debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story. Film editor Adam White had a blast with M Night Shyamalan’s latest, Knock at the Cabin, while chief art critic Mark Hudson...
- 2/3/2023
- by Culture Staff
- The Independent - Music
The 2023 Grammys are fast approaching, so it’s not long until we find out who’ll win this year’s most prestigious music awards.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony will recognise “outstanding” achievements in the music industry.
Winners are decided by a learned school of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other musical professionals and are presented by the Recording Academy.
The Grammys are also one of the four major American entertainment awards needed to achieve an Egot.
Major artists including Adele, Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran are all up for awards at this year’s ceremony. You can find the full list of nominees here.
If you’re keen to get involved, here’s how to watch this year’s awards ceremony:
How to watch the Grammys in the US
This year’s Grammys will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in LA on Sunday 5 February.
US viewers...
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony will recognise “outstanding” achievements in the music industry.
Winners are decided by a learned school of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other musical professionals and are presented by the Recording Academy.
The Grammys are also one of the four major American entertainment awards needed to achieve an Egot.
Major artists including Adele, Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran are all up for awards at this year’s ceremony. You can find the full list of nominees here.
If you’re keen to get involved, here’s how to watch this year’s awards ceremony:
How to watch the Grammys in the US
This year’s Grammys will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in LA on Sunday 5 February.
US viewers...
- 2/3/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
It’s finally time for the 65th Grammy Awards to bring together the biggest names in music to celebrate their accomplishments.
This year’s ceremony, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, takes place on Sunday (5 February) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and features an incredible lineup of performers.
Already confirmed acts include Harry Styles, Lizzo, Bad Bunny, Mary J Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy and Sam Smith with Kim Petras.
DJ Khaled will also take the stage, potentially with Jay-Z, Variety reports. Their “God-did” collaboration with Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend and Fridayy is competing in three categories, including Song of the Year.
Additional all-star tributes are expected, with Kacey Musgraves singing “Coal Miner’s Daughter” in honour of the late Loretta Lynn.
Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood and Bonnie Raitt will remember Christine McVie with a rendition of her song, “Songbird”, and Quavo and Maverick City...
This year’s ceremony, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, takes place on Sunday (5 February) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and features an incredible lineup of performers.
Already confirmed acts include Harry Styles, Lizzo, Bad Bunny, Mary J Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy and Sam Smith with Kim Petras.
DJ Khaled will also take the stage, potentially with Jay-Z, Variety reports. Their “God-did” collaboration with Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend and Fridayy is competing in three categories, including Song of the Year.
Additional all-star tributes are expected, with Kacey Musgraves singing “Coal Miner’s Daughter” in honour of the late Loretta Lynn.
Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood and Bonnie Raitt will remember Christine McVie with a rendition of her song, “Songbird”, and Quavo and Maverick City...
- 2/2/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
The nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards have been announced, with a number of artists helping to reveal the nominees.
The first round of voting began on 13 October and ended on 23 October this year. A final round of voting to determine the winners will take place on 14 December.
Among the heavyweights nominated were Taylor Swift and Beyonce, along with British artists including Adele and Harry Styles. It looks like Adele and Beyoncé will once again lock horns as favourites in the major categories.
Announcing the nominees today (15 November) were Olivia Rodrigo, Machine Gun Kelly, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, Smokey Robinson and CBS Mornings anchors Gayle King and Nate Burleson, who will be joined by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
Five new categories have been introduced this year, including Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical), Best Alternative Music Performance, and Best Americana Performance, plus a special award to the Best Song for Social Change.
The first round of voting began on 13 October and ended on 23 October this year. A final round of voting to determine the winners will take place on 14 December.
Among the heavyweights nominated were Taylor Swift and Beyonce, along with British artists including Adele and Harry Styles. It looks like Adele and Beyoncé will once again lock horns as favourites in the major categories.
Announcing the nominees today (15 November) were Olivia Rodrigo, Machine Gun Kelly, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, Smokey Robinson and CBS Mornings anchors Gayle King and Nate Burleson, who will be joined by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
Five new categories have been introduced this year, including Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical), Best Alternative Music Performance, and Best Americana Performance, plus a special award to the Best Song for Social Change.
- 2/2/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor,Inga Parkel and Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
The 2023 Grammys are fast approaching, so it’s not long until we find out who’ll win this year’s most prestigious music awards.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony will recognise “outstanding” achievements in the music industry.
Winners are decided by a learned school of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other musical professionals and are presented by the Recording Academy.
The Grammys are also one of the four major American entertainment awards needed to achieve an Egot.
Major artists including Adele, Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran are all up for awards at this year’s ceremony. You can find the full list of nominees here.
If you’re keen to get involved, here’s how to watch this year’s awards ceremony:
How to watch the Grammys in the US
This year’s Grammys will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in LA on Sunday 5 February.
US viewers...
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony will recognise “outstanding” achievements in the music industry.
Winners are decided by a learned school of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other musical professionals and are presented by the Recording Academy.
The Grammys are also one of the four major American entertainment awards needed to achieve an Egot.
Major artists including Adele, Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran are all up for awards at this year’s ceremony. You can find the full list of nominees here.
If you’re keen to get involved, here’s how to watch this year’s awards ceremony:
How to watch the Grammys in the US
This year’s Grammys will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in LA on Sunday 5 February.
US viewers...
- 2/1/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards have been announced, with a number of artists helping to reveal the nominees.
The first round of voting began on 13 October and ended on 23 October this year. A final round of voting to determine the winners will take place on 14 December.
Among the heavyweights nominated were Taylor Swift and Beyonce, along with British artists including Adele and Harry Styles. It looks like Adele and Beyoncé will once again lock horns as favourites in the major categories.
Announcing the nominees today (15 November) were Olivia Rodrigo, Machine Gun Kelly, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, Smokey Robinson and CBS Mornings anchors Gayle King and Nate Burleson, who will be joined by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
Five new categories have been introduced this year, including Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical), Best Alternative Music Performance, and Best Americana Performance, plus a special award to the Best Song for Social Change.
The first round of voting began on 13 October and ended on 23 October this year. A final round of voting to determine the winners will take place on 14 December.
Among the heavyweights nominated were Taylor Swift and Beyonce, along with British artists including Adele and Harry Styles. It looks like Adele and Beyoncé will once again lock horns as favourites in the major categories.
Announcing the nominees today (15 November) were Olivia Rodrigo, Machine Gun Kelly, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, Smokey Robinson and CBS Mornings anchors Gayle King and Nate Burleson, who will be joined by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
Five new categories have been introduced this year, including Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical), Best Alternative Music Performance, and Best Americana Performance, plus a special award to the Best Song for Social Change.
- 1/31/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor,Inga Parkel and Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
No plans this weekend? Let us fix that for you. Welcome to The Independent’s Arts Agenda, our brand new guide to the very best culture to catch up with across your Saturday and Sunday.
Carefully curated by our critics and editors, this round-up will bring you our hot tips across art, film, TV, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, books and music. Whether it’s a must-see newly opened show, or a gem you might have missed, we hope our recommendations mean you’re never stuck for something to see or do.
This week, if you haven’t watched The Last of Us yet, our TV Editor Ellie Harrison says you’re in store for a treat, while our Arts Editor Jessie Thompson is very curious about Melanie C’s Sadler’s Wells dance show. Elsewhere, our Film Editor Adam White says you can now watch Damien Chazelle’s Babylon at...
Carefully curated by our critics and editors, this round-up will bring you our hot tips across art, film, TV, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, books and music. Whether it’s a must-see newly opened show, or a gem you might have missed, we hope our recommendations mean you’re never stuck for something to see or do.
This week, if you haven’t watched The Last of Us yet, our TV Editor Ellie Harrison says you’re in store for a treat, while our Arts Editor Jessie Thompson is very curious about Melanie C’s Sadler’s Wells dance show. Elsewhere, our Film Editor Adam White says you can now watch Damien Chazelle’s Babylon at...
- 1/20/2023
- by Culture Staff
- The Independent - TV
With the music industry picking up steam post-pandemic, there’s been a palpable energy shift in the new music we’re hearing from future stars. From sharp-tongued indie-pop to fast-paced drum and bass, this new wave of artists aren’t here to mess around.
Here are the 10 artists we think you should keep an eye on in 2023.
Bloody Civilian
Nigerian singer and producer Bloody Civilian is a born storyteller, drawing on her west African heritage along with influences such as Frank Ocean and Kid Cudi. Born Emoseh Khamofu, she released her debut single “How to Kill a Man” – a heady concoction of juddering rhythms and infectious hooks – last year. This was followed by “Wake Up”, a collaboration with fellow Nigerian artist Rema that appeared on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. Don’t mess with her – she’s here to slay. Roisin O’Connor
Caity Baser
Caity Baser is a riot,...
Here are the 10 artists we think you should keep an eye on in 2023.
Bloody Civilian
Nigerian singer and producer Bloody Civilian is a born storyteller, drawing on her west African heritage along with influences such as Frank Ocean and Kid Cudi. Born Emoseh Khamofu, she released her debut single “How to Kill a Man” – a heady concoction of juddering rhythms and infectious hooks – last year. This was followed by “Wake Up”, a collaboration with fellow Nigerian artist Rema that appeared on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. Don’t mess with her – she’s here to slay. Roisin O’Connor
Caity Baser
Caity Baser is a riot,...
- 12/29/2022
- by Megan Graye and Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
The nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards have been announced, with a number of artists helping to reveal the nominees.
The first round of voting began on 13 October and ended on 23 October this year. A final round of voting to determine the winners will take place on 14 December.
Among the heavyweights nominated were Taylor Swift and Beyonce, along with British artists including Adele and Harry Styles. It looks like Adele and Beyoncé will once again lock horns as favourites in the major categories.
Announcing the nominees today (15 November) were Olivia Rodrigo, Machine Gun Kelly, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, Smokey Robinson and CBS Mornings anchors Gayle King and Nate Burleson, who will be joined by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
Five new categories have been introduced this year, including Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical), Best Alternative Music Performance, and Best Americana Performance, plus a special award to the Best Song for Social Change.
The first round of voting began on 13 October and ended on 23 October this year. A final round of voting to determine the winners will take place on 14 December.
Among the heavyweights nominated were Taylor Swift and Beyonce, along with British artists including Adele and Harry Styles. It looks like Adele and Beyoncé will once again lock horns as favourites in the major categories.
Announcing the nominees today (15 November) were Olivia Rodrigo, Machine Gun Kelly, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, Smokey Robinson and CBS Mornings anchors Gayle King and Nate Burleson, who will be joined by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
Five new categories have been introduced this year, including Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical), Best Alternative Music Performance, and Best Americana Performance, plus a special award to the Best Song for Social Change.
- 11/15/2022
- by Roisin O'Connor,Inga Parkel and Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
Muse, composed of vocalist and guitarist Matt Bellamy, bassist Chris Wolstenholme, and drummer Dominic Howard, will hit the road following the release of their latest album Will Of The People, which came out on 26 August 2022 – the same day the album’s supporting tour tickets were released.
The band are set to embark on a number of tour dates across Europe and the US at the end of 2022 and into 2023, and will visit the UK to perform four shows in May and August next year as part of their Will Of The People tour.
The Devon-grown rockers will kick off the UK leg by returning home to headline Home Park Stadium in Plymouth, before hitting stages in Huddersfield, Glasgow, and Milton Keynes.
The multi-platinum and Grammy award-winning rock band hasn’t toured since 2019, so for fans, these gigs will be must-see events.
In a statement ahead of the release for their ninth studio album,...
The band are set to embark on a number of tour dates across Europe and the US at the end of 2022 and into 2023, and will visit the UK to perform four shows in May and August next year as part of their Will Of The People tour.
The Devon-grown rockers will kick off the UK leg by returning home to headline Home Park Stadium in Plymouth, before hitting stages in Huddersfield, Glasgow, and Milton Keynes.
The multi-platinum and Grammy award-winning rock band hasn’t toured since 2019, so for fans, these gigs will be must-see events.
In a statement ahead of the release for their ninth studio album,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse
- The Independent - Music
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