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Indefinable-alternative-genre trio Muse are set to premiere a new single tomorrow evening on Zane Lowe’s BBC Radio 1 show. The track, now known to be named ‘Unsustainable’, will debut at 7:30pm BST, and will presumably answer a lot of the questions that arose when the band released their “album trailer” earlier this month. For those [...]
So it seems that today is the day for live, streaming shows. First Niki & The Dove and now Wild Belle, the Chicago based two-piece that has hit the ground running since an inspiring first impression to the industry at SXSW this year. To catch Wild Belle’s set, tune in and listen live to BBC [...]
Critically acclaimed late-night comedy series, Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, has been recommissioned for two more series, according to producer Armando Ianucci. The news has yet to be confirmed by the BBC, however, Ianucci took to his Twitter account to say: “Yes! The BBC have commissioned 2 more series of Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle.” Despite being [...]
Ancient crooner Engelbert Humperdinck has been chosen to represent the United Kingdom in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. At 75, the singer will be the oldest contestant in Eurovision’s 56 year history. Speaking to the BBC, Humperdinck stated: “It’s an absolute honour to be representating my country for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. When [...]
Brighton babes, Blood Red Shoes, were in session on BBC Radio 1 this evening. If you’re not a fan of listening to music and want something you could possibly reach out and grab, then Radio 1 have kindly uploaded the duo performing their latest track ‘Cold’ at BBC’s Maida Vale studios. ‘Cold’ will be the [...]
It was announced today that the late and notable BBC DJ John Peel’s vinyl collection will soon be available for browsing online in the near future. Peel, known primarily for his work with BBC Radio 1 and the Peel Sessions, passed away in 2004 at the age of 65 from a heart attack. His catalog, [...]
Singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has been tipped most likely to make an impact in 2012, according to a BBC poll. Beating the likes of Azealia Banks, Spector, Skrillex and Frank Ocean, Kiwanuka was also nominated for this year’s Critics’ Choice BRIT award – but was placed in third position behind Maverick Sabre and winner Emeli Sande. [...]
The Horrors stopped by the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge today, and performed a cover Beyoncé’s “Best Thing I Never Had” Take a listen to track below (courtesy of Cover Me). The Horrors – Best Thing I Never Had (Beyonce cover) by the3penguins
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