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Nia Archives shares new single and video, ‘So Tell Me…’: Watch

The video is directed by Dan Emerson

Nia Archives has shared a new single and video, 'So Tell Me...'. You can watch the clip below. The track offers rolling beats, warm melodies...

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Rihanna releases first new song in six years, ‘Lift Me Up’

Featured on the 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' soundtrack, 'Lift Me Up' is a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman

Rihanna has released her first new track in six years, ‘Lift Me Up’. The song will feature on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, which...

A black and white press shot of Loraine James in a hat / credit: Tim Saccenti

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Loraine James shares new single, ‘Choose To Be Gay (Femenine)’: Listen

The record pays homage to the late American composer Julius Eastman

Loraine James has shared a new single, ‘Choose To Be Gay (Femenine)’. Taken from the artist's forthcoming album, 'Building Something Beautiful For Me', on Phantom...

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Missy Elliott to be honoured with street name in Virginia hometown

A street in Portsmouth, Virginia's entertainment district will be called Missy Elliott Boulevard

Missy Elliott is set to be honoured with her own street name. A few months on from being recognised with her own star on the...

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Kokoroko announce debut album, ‘Could We Be More’, on Brownswood Recordings

The news is accompanied by new single 'We Give Thanks'

Kokoroko have announced details of their debut album. Led by Sheila Maurice-Grey, the eight-piece - who perform a blend of jazz and Afrobeat - will...

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Unreleased Prince album, 'Camille', to be issued on Third Man Records

The late artist recorded the album under an alter ego before shelving the entire project after finishing it

A previously unreleased album by Prince, from 1986, is soon set to get its first release via Third Man Records. The album was recorded by...

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Nia Archives shares video for new single, ‘Part Of Me’: Watch

The rising artist delivers more work from the 'Forbidden Feelingz' EP

Nia Archives has shared the video for her new single 'Part of Me'. The track is taken from the London-based, Northern England-raised jungle producer, DJ...

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World’s first “EDM musical”, Heart Failure, to be released this month

Created by a group of arts students in Cornwall during the pandemic, the short musical will premiere at the BFI Future Film Festival 2022

The world's first "EDM musical" is set to be released later this month. Written, directed and composed by Will Wightman, Heart Failure was created and...

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History of Black British music to be explored in new exhibition

The exhibition will open at the British Library in 2024

The British Library and the University of Westminster have announced a new exhibition exploring the history of Black British music.

The partnership have teamed up...

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New documentary on Brazilian grime scene to be released next year

'COMO VOCÊ' will premiere via WePresent in March 2022

A documentary about some of the key artists from Brazil's grime scene is set to debut online in 2022.

Written and directed by writer, DJ...

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Cooly G returns to Hyperdub with new EP, ‘Save Me': Listen

The artist's first release for the label since 2017 features vocoliast Ruth Brown and Marcus Damon

Cooly G has announced her return to Hyperdub with the 'Save Me' EP. You can hear the lead track, 'We Can Find Love Too', below. ...

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DJ Oh Annie Oh launches podcast, Don’t Call Me “Exotic”: Listen

The series sees the London-based DJ chatting with fellow creatives about navigating their careers in the midst of continuing racism

London-based DJ, radio presenter and promoter Oh Annie Oh has launched a new, six-part podcast series.

Imagined during lockdown, Don't Call Me "Exotic" is described...

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Aaliyah’s back catalogue to be released on streaming platforms next month

The state of Aaliyah Haughton has released a statement condemning the "unauthorized projects"

Aaliyah’s back catalogue is set to be released on streaming platforms next month.

In a new deal struck between the late R&B icon's uncle Barry Hankerson...

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UK Government “should be doing more” for post-Brexit touring crisis

A new survey by UK Music revealed that the public think the Government is not being pro-active enough

A new survey carried out by UK Music has suggested the public think the Government is not doing enough to help musicians overcome post-Brexit barriers to overseas touring. ...

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June 21st club reopening date for England set to be delayed

Government sources reportedly say they expect a delay of “between two weeks and a month”

The June reopening date for clubs in England is reportedly set to be delayed.

Back in February, the UK Government outlined its roadmap for lifting...