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Radiohead‘s Ed O’Brien has shared a new one-off single – you can listen to it below. Titled ‘Abbeycwmhir’, which is translated ‘Abbey In The Long Valley’, the track is named after a village in the valley of the Nant Clywedog in Powys, Wales. Previously only made available as a solitary seven inch vinyl single back in May, the haunting song has now been shared digitally. It follows the release of his recent album solo album ‘Blue Morpho‘ which was awarded four stars by NME. Reviewing the record, we said: “This is the sound of healing, with Ed O’Brien out of…
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose epic power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” became a definitive pop classic of the 1980s, died yesterday (July 8) at a hospital near her home in the Portuguese city of Faro, according to a post on her official Facebook page. She had been in the hospital since May, when she received emergency intestinal surgery and was placed in a coma. She had spent the past two months recovering in intensive care, but died unexpectedly as a result of the original illness, the statement noted. Tyler was 75.Born Gaynor Hopkins in the Welsh town of…
The Mary Wallopers have spoken to NME about using their “heavier” and most original album yet, 'Paddywhackery', to chronicle the isolation of living as an outsider in England. Check out new single 'Landlord's Demise' below, exclusively on NMEalong with the full interview. The raucous Irish rebel folk band will release their third studio record on September 18 (pre-order here). Recorded with The Coral's James Skelly in two weeks, the project marks a step up from their 2022 self-titled debut and the following year's 'Irish Rock N Roll', both of which leaned on traditional Irish songs and ballads. READ MORE: The…
Although formally active for a few years now, Necromonger have only reached their first official release today with their debut album “Emanation Of The Dying Perceptions” without demos or… Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
Orbit Orbit by Caparezza won the Targa Tenco as best album of the year. The best album in dialect is Amuri lights by Carmen Consoli, the award-winning song is What must be will be by Emma Nolde.The winning works of the Tenco Plaques were announced today. In addition to those mentioned, the winners were announced in the other three categories: best debut album It's recording audio… of Piji, best performer album is Avincola sings Carella by Avincola, the best project album is 80 Happy birthday Ivan (live in Teramo)a tribute to Ivan Graziani produced by his sons Filippo.245 voters took…
Bonnie Tyler, the powerhouse Welsh vocalist behind indelible Eighties hits like “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” has died at age 75. A statement posted on her website confirmed the singer’s death. “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for,” the statement read. “We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy.” In early May, Tyler was hospitalized in Faro, Portugal after undergoing emergency…
A t a community park on Houston’s west side, two bare-chested men are mean-mugging each other hard, their faces just inches apart, as a crowd howls “Let’s eaaaaaat!” around them. Any passerby on this overcast March afternoon could be forgiven for thinking a bareknuckle fight was about to go down. But this is a weighted-calisthenics battle, a one-versus-one competition where athletes grind through a high-volume set of exercises ranging from pullups and dips on a bar to pushups, squats, and muscle-ups — an advanced move that combines the pullup and dip into one fluid motion. Within minutes, the full-throttle test…
The appointment with one of the most anticipated musical events in the Venetian area is also renewed for this summer: from 27 to 30 August 2026the large green spaces of theformer Peseggia missile base (Scorzè, VE) will once again be the setting for the new edition of FESTIVAL BASIS. The project, managed by the association Basic Music APSpresents a now consolidated format that combines music and territorial regeneration. This year's program is divided between three big flagship evenings with names of national importance and a Sunday entirely dedicated to emerging music, conviviality and the return of public space to citizens.…
The winners of the competitions were announced today, Thursday 9 July Tenco 2026 license platesthe recognition that since 1984 has rewarded the best songwriting records of the year. After the ballot that started with the announcement of the five finalists, this edition's register is led by Caparezza with Orbit Orbit (BMG), Best album ever. Next to him, the clearest plaque goes to Carmen ConsoliWhile Emma Noldeleft out of the Sanremo 2026 Bigs, takes the Best Single Song. The final ballot marked a record participation: 245 voters, the highest number ever reached by the event. And the numbers themselves tell the…
Harry Styles has been given a gold Blue Peter badge by the long-running children’s show, in acknowledgement of his record-breaking Wembley Stadium run. The ‘As It Was’ singer broke the record for the longest residency by a musician at Wembley Stadium with his 12th show on July 4, and Blue Peter presenter Shini Muthukrishnan presented him with a special gold badge to commemorate the achievement. Blue Peter badges are given to viewers of the show, as well as guests, however a gold edition is reserved for outgoing presenters and guests who have done extraordinary things. Former recipients of the gold…
