R. Kelly: What is Going On This Time?
No stranger to insane news, R. Kelly, the ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ singer, is being accused of heinous things this week. This is particularly disturbing when you consider ‘that’…
Ticketmaster ‘Free’ Tickets across the US
Great news this week, for any music loving concert goer in the United States of America. If you purchased any tickets from ticketmaster.com between October 21st, 1999 and February 27th,…
Warner Music Group Acquires Songkick
Perhaps the biggest industry news this week was Warner Music Group’s acquisition of ‘Songkick.’ The American company who have more than 15 million active music fans across the world using…
RUN THE JEWELS, ‘Don’t Get Captured’ – Album Review
Somehow even the most aware of us can be years behind on great music. It took an appearance from one half of the duo on Bill Maher’s ‘Real Time’ show…
Tips for Musicians in a Digital World
Ask two people about the state of the music industry and you’ll get three answers. It’s certainly true that music has faced some real challenges. With the rise of the…
Piracy: The Rise of ‘Stream Ripping’
For those amongst you that thought Streaming. (with all it’s free-tier ‘value for money’ goodness) Would bring an end to piracy. I’m afraid you’re going to have to think again.…
Kayne West Leaves Tidal; beginning of the end?
Prepare yourself; big news came out this week from the Kanye camp, with TMZ breaking the story of Kanye West severing ties with Jay Z’s Tidal. The streaming service has…
Radiohead; a band with better B-sides
OKNOTOK is something a lot of people have been looking forward to for a while. OK Computer was such a pivotal album in UK and world music. A shining example…
Apple Music Wants To Reduce Royalty Rates To Artists
This looks bad. Real bad. But is it? Apple, one of the newer players in the world of online digital music streaming. Are reportedly coming to the end of long…
Prince, ‘Purple Rain Deluxe’ (Expanded Edition) – Album Review
Trying to wrap your head around the ethics of posthumous artist releases has always been a tough task. But is magnified when it comes to the artist formally known as…
The Golden Years with Javed Akhtar now on Netflix
The renowned Indian writer and poet and lyricist Javed hosts a musical journey to reveal untold stories behind the classics. As well as India’s Hindi film music. But between 1950…
Lorde, ‘Melodrama’ – Album Review
Back with an 11 track record, Lorde brings her unique talents to the forefront of this album which is sure to leave yet another lasting impression on the music industry.…
Industry responds to Grenfell Tower fire
Following the tragic incident of the Grenfell Tower fire. Almost £3 million has been raised for victims in less than 48 hours. The UK music industry too is not staying…
Donald Glover calls time on Childish Gambino
While performing at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City, the actor-rapper concluded his set with a surprise announcement. Before leaving the stage, he stated to the audience:…
3 UK Festivals worth getting excited about
So we all know that Glastonbury, Reading/Leeds and Isle of Wight are going to be huge this year. Pulling hundreds of thousands of people from all across the globe to…
Brexit versus the U.K music industry
Brexit. Everybody’s least favourite word, turned into a viral soundbite for most of the last year. With the June snap election looming, many are wondering what the music industry is…
Live Review: Shawn Mendes at the O2, London
This review was very last minute. I got a message from a friend inviting me to a show that night, as he had a spare ticket and hoped I would…
The UKF Story
UKF, an abbreviation for United Kingdom Frome. (His hometown in Somerset) was born. Move forward to the present day. And Hood’s pet project is now a well-known brand, label and…
Childish Gambino, ‘Awaken, My Love!’ – Album Review
This is a bit of a unique review for me; the album came out while I was in the middle of traveling around America. I listened to it straight away,…
How will Brexit affect the U.K Music Industry
As the summer’s Brexit negotiations draw near. But the question of how the outcome will affect us and our livelihoods is increasingly relevant. Apart from the weakening of the pound. the…