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Ask most people if they know who Paul Carrack is and chances are, you’ll be met by a blank stare. But while you may not recognise the name, you’ll certainly know the voice. Dubbed as ‘The Man with the Golden Voice’ by the BBC, the Sheffield-born singer/songwriter is the talent behind an array of UK pop hits including The Living Years, Tempted, How Long and Over My Shoulder.

Carrack first rose to prominence in the mid-1970s as the...

Alexander O’Neal may be in his sixties but he still has what it takes to entertain an audience

Alexander O’Neal’s heyday may have been in the 1980s but his extensive back catalogue and abilities as a live performer is still capable of drawing in the crowds.

The American singer-songwriter first shot to fame in the 1985 with hit single Saturday Love and has since released 14 UK top 40 singles including If You Were Here Tonight, Criticize, Saturday Love, (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me ...

Innovative electronic trio Jayetal release Typewriter

UK electronic trio Jayetal release their latest EP Typewriter.

The EP features new four tracks which capture the band’s unique and innovative sound whilst also paying homage to artists who have influenced the trio.

The EP opens with lead single Typewriter, an original, powerful and euphoric track which harks back to the early work of Warp Records and Orbital millennial rave thanks to its sparse electronic instrumentation...

Symphonica and Mr Switch to headline the two-day festival

LONDON REMIXED FESTIVAL has announced its return at Rich Mix in London on 5 and 6 February 2016.

20 piece orchestra Symphonica and DMC World DJ Champion Mr Switch will headline the two-day festival, alongside electronic Palestinian collective 47SOUL, afro-fusion group K.O.G and the Zongo Brigade and folk-hop and barrellhouse-pop band Honeyfeet.

Showcasing the best in Latin Grooves, Afrobeats, Tropical Bass, Vintage-Remix, Urban Roots an...

Nell Bryden plays penultimate date at Jazz Café in Camden Town on Saturday 14 November

Following successful tour dates in Newcastle, Milton Keynes and Edinburgh, Nell Bryden heads to London this week for the final part of her UK tour with the American singer-songwriter playing the Jazz Café in Camden Town on Saturday 14 November.

It’s certainly been quite a year for Nell Bryden...

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Following its successful run at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End and to coincide with its current UK tour, First Night Records has released the highly anticipated world premiere cast recording of The Bodyguard – The Musical.

Based on the 1992 hit film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard tells the story of international pop superstar Rachel Marron who falls in love with her bodyguard, hired to protect h...

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In an inspired decision by Broadway Records, Patti LuPone’s superb 1999 solo album Matters of the Heart has been reissued in CD format and as a digital download.

Best known for her Broadway performances in Sweeney Todd, Anything Goes, Evita and Gypsy, LuPone is an American actress and singer, well-known in the world of musical theatre...

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42 years after he shot to fame with his hit single The Show Must Go On, British singer-songwriter and 70s music legend Leo Sayer returns to the UK for a rare and much anticipated tour in support of his latest album Restless Years.

With 16 hit albums and 26 hit singles to his name, Leo Sayer is one of the most successful acts the UK has ever produced. Best known for his army of hits including One Man Band (1974), Long Tall Glasses (1974),...

AMA-winning producer/DJ Avicii is riding high at the moment. Following the success of hit singles Wake Me Up and Waiting for Love, the Swedish DJ makes his directorial debut today with the with the worldwide premiere of his videos for For A Better Day and Pure Grinding, the new double single from his upcoming album Stories.

Avicii, best known for his epic live performances, certainly makes a bold move in his directorial debut...

Alesso’s New Single Sweet Escape Set to Become One Of Standout Summer Tunes of the Year

Love him or hate him, Swedish DJ and EDM producer, Alesso is one of those instantly recognisable DJ’s.

Taken from his album Forever, Alesso’s latest track Sweet Escape has a real summer vibe to it and instantly puts a smile on your face. From the opening soft violins to the strong vocals, you can immediately spot Alesso’s uplifting and emphatic chords in Sweet Escape...