Self Esteem and Sam Fender have varying qualities, but both have a literary sensibility. While Sam Fender has more traditional songwriting skills, Self Esteem’s clever arty compositions and synthetic pop production seem more in keeping with the Mercury Prize’s ethos. On Thursday, the jury will meet to decide the winner. Wet Leg It’s a big […]
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Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in a bid to curb rising infections, just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency – set to last for about two weeks – would be “short and powerful”. Under the measures, […]
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More than 25 new names have been added to the lineup for Mad Cool Festival 2021, including headliners Cardi B and Kings of Leon. These global megastars are joined in the latest announcement by the likes of Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, The War on Drugs, HAIM, Kali Uchis, Zara Larsson, Phoebe Bridgers, MØ, Dream Wife, Sleaford Mods and more. Also confirmed are a handful of acts to […]
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When festivals finally resume in 2021, the line-ups could be more gender balanced than ever before, thanks to a new database of female artists. The F-list provides details of more than 4,500 musicians in all genres of music, and is free to use. It was compiled by equality campaigner Vick Bain, who first uploaded it […]
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(CNN) — Diwali, one of the most important festivals in India, commenced Thursday, with the main festivities due to take place on Saturday, November 14. Each year, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world celebrate Diwali. The festival symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness. Festivities usually lasts […]
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