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KORPIKLAANI’s JONNE JÄRVELÄ To Release ‘Harjumaa’ Solo Album In December

  • Jonne Järvelä releases solo album “Harjumaa” on 18 December.
  • Its title track is streaming now.
  • A full-album preview is planned in Helsinki on 11 December.

Jonne Järvelä, frontman of Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani, will release his new solo album, “Harjumaa”, on 18 December. The release continues the direction of his earlier solo records and explores themes of nature, resilience and hope. The title track is already available on streaming platforms. Järvelä says…

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Full of life and catching feelings: Christine and the Queens’ greatest songs – ranked!

  • A new single marks Christine and the Queens’ return under that name.
  • The ranked songs trace a shift from warm pop to experimental sketches.
  • Chris’s catalogue explores grief, identity, love and alienation.

Christine and the Queens has returned to releasing music under that name with new single “Rendez-vous avec toi”, prompting a ranking of songs spanning his career. The selection shows how Chris has used sleek pop, disco and experimental sounds to explore love, grief, sexuality, gender identity and outsiderhood.…

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Stone to be laid for Mobo founder Kanya King

  • London will honour Mobo founder Kanya King with a commemorative stone.
  • The unveiling marks 30 years since the awards began in 1996.
  • A BBC programme and archive display will mark the anniversary.

A commemorative stone will honour Mobo founder Kanya King in London, marking 30 years since she launched the awards. King helped bring black music and culture into the UK mainstream, and the tribute recognises her lasting influence. The stone will be unveiled on 18 November at Queens Park…

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Cynthia Erivo joins Snoop Dogg biopic as Tupac Shakur’s mother

  • Cynthia Erivo will play Afeni Shakur in the Snoop Dogg biopic.
  • Jonathan Daviss is set to portray Snoop Dogg.
  • The film is scheduled for cinemas on 6 August next summer.

Cynthia Erivo has joined the cast of a Snoop Dogg biopic as Afeni Shakur, Tupac Shakur’s mother and a prominent Black Panther activist. Her casting brings Tupac’s story into a film about Snoop, whose friendship with the rapper later became strained amid the East Coast–West Coast rivalry. Jonathan…

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4 Top 40 Hits From 1976 That Stay on Repeat in My Car

  • Four 1976 hits still feature on one writer’s car playlist.
  • The songs span Leo Sayer, Steve Miller Band, Boston and ABBA.
  • Their appeal comes from nostalgia, energy and singalong moments.

A music writer names four 1976 Top 40 hits that remain regular choices on her car journeys: Leo Sayer’s “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing”, Steve Miller Band’s “Rock’n Me”, Boston’s “More Than a Feeling” and ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”. The article explains the personal appeal of each song…

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“From the darkest of origins, they’ve become one of the biggest bands”: Korn delight London at sold-out O2 spectacular

  • Korn turned painful origins into a celebratory arena show.
  • Architects won a strong response before the headliners.
  • Korn mixed major hits with newer and older tracks.

Korn played a sold-out show at London’s O2 Arena, turning music rooted in anguish into a night of celebration for a huge audience. The review portrays the band’s journey from haunted outsiders to arena headliners as a striking shift, with fans embracing the playful side of nu metal.…

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Amy Taylor has one particular reason for loving Sleaford Mods: “Mad lyrics”

  • Amy Taylor admires Sleaford Mods’ lyrics.
  • She called one line especially relatable.
  • Taylor featured on their 2021 track “Nudge It”.

Amy Taylor has praised Sleaford Mods for their “mad lyrics”, saying Jason Williamson’s writing reflects what is happening around him. Her admiration helps explain the creative connection between the Australian punk band Amyl and the Sniffers and the Nottingham duo. In a 2019 interview, Taylor singled out the…

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The Golden Dregs Announce New Album ‘UK Gothic’

  • The Golden Dregs release *UK Gothic* on 29 January.
  • The album blends personal reflection with wider cultural themes.
  • Lead single “Real Thing” was co-written with Tim Wheeler.

The Golden Dregs, the South London band led by songwriter Benjamin Woods, have announced their new album, *UK Gothic*, due for release on 29 January. Woods says it looks back on his past through a gothic lens, using vulnerable characters and unexplained events, and combines personal themes with…

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U2 and Guinness team up for special pearl white marble vinyl of ‘Carnaval De Luz’ as band add third London show to 2027 tour

  • U2 and Guinness are releasing a limited marble vinyl edition.
  • Part of sales will support a Dublin community fund.
  • U2 have added a third London date for 2027.

U2 and Guinness have announced a limited-edition pearl white marble vinyl of U2’s upcoming album, ‘Carnaval De Luz’, as part of the band’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The partnership also includes a new London concert date for U2’s 2027 tour, bringing the run at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to three…

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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1970s That Belong on Every Road Trip Playlist

  • Three 1970s tracks are suggested for road trips.
  • The picks span upbeat, classic-rock and laid-back moods.
  • Songs date from 1970, 1971 and 1978.

The article recommends three 1970s songs for road-trip playlists, arguing that their contrasting sounds can keep long drives enjoyable. It highlights upbeat, classic-rock and more relaxed choices for different moments on the road. The tracks are Mungo Jerry’s “In the Summertime” (1971), Derek & The Dominos’ “Layla” (1970),…

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