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For the 17th consecutive year, Kendal Calling, one of the UK's most popular music festivals, has completely sold out. However, there is still a chance for festival-goers to obtain one of the last remaining pairs of tickets by participating in a charity raffle to raise funds for James' Place and Papyrus UK.

Alyssa Bonagura is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Nashville. Her music blurs the boundaries between genres, incorporating elements of country, rock, and pop. After spending four years studying Sound Technology at Paul McCartney's LIPA, she moved to London, where she fell in love with a Brit and found new roots.

The UK edition of Nashville's all-female writer's round, Song Suffragettes London, returned to the Camden Club last night (3rd May) for the latest installment of its monthly series of intimate shows. The event showcased an evening of country music by Kezia Gill, Desirée Dawson, Marlene Oak, Vic Allen, and Jeorgia Rose. The audience was enthusiastic, and for those who missed the event, a full set stream is now available on YouTube.

After years being a tastemaker in the underground hip hop scene and working as a producer on select songs, Promoting Sounds has now completely switched to being a full time artist. While he is still working with smaller, indie musicians it will now be on a more personal level; producing on the music or executively producing songs. The 26 year old from London has had an impressive catalogue of works to date.

Mimi Webb, the breakout singer-songwriter, has released an updated version of her hit track “Last Train To London” featuring FINNEAS, the Grammy Award-winning musician. The original version of the song was included in her debut album Amelia, which was released last month. FINNEAS has added his own touch to the track by incorporating warmer and organic piano production to the poignant ballad. The new version of the song is now available for streaming, accompanied by an official music video directed by Joe Connor.

The Shires' Ben Earle and Nina Nesbitt share a passion for classic singer-songwriters, which serves as the foundation for their emotionally captivating, pop-influenced tracks. Their latest single, "Make It Easy," showcases a fascinating cross-genre collaboration. In the song, Ben and Nina exchange lovelorn verses, each offering distinct perspectives following a breakup, but agreeing that staying apart is the best way to deal with heartbreak. They come together to deliver beautifully intertwined vocal harmonies on the song's heart-wrenching chorus, which concludes with the line, "If you want to make it easy, make it hard."

N-Dubz have released their latest single ‘February’ after signing a huge global deal with record company EMI Records.

UK pop-rock band McFly has announced their new single "God Of Rock & Roll" and a UK tour for autumn 2023. The single was premiered on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 show this morning and was immediately released via BMG. The accompanying video will be premiered on YouTube at 2.30 pm UK time.

HARDY and Lainey Wilson have reached the top of the Mediabase country chart with their platinum-certified hit "wait in the truck." The game-changing duet is now cemented in the history books of country music's rich story song catalog.

The American Scream is proud to announce the release of their latest single, "The Time of Death 4:44". The song is a raw and emotional exploration of the pain and struggle of dealing with alcoholism and the loss of loved ones who have succumbed to the disease. With powerful vocals, driving guitars, and an intense, heart-wrenching melody, "The Time of Death 4:44" is a haunting tribute to those who have struggled with addiction.

Keveen Baudouin and Florian Larriveau, AKA SIDE DƟƟR and DARTA LA, will release an album together on Friday April 28, 2023. The single, “Time Kills Flowers,” was released along with a music video on Friday April 21. On April 28, the video for “Five Years” will premiere alongside the album, also titled “Time Kills Flowers.” The album will be available on all streaming platforms and the videos will premiere on YouTube. 

The Kid LAROI, who recently impressed audiences at Coachella with the powerful new ballad, has just released "WHERE DOES YOUR SPIRIT GO". The song is a heartfelt open letter dedicated to lost friends Juice WRLD and Saiko, and is now available for fans to listen to.

Beat-Herder, the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival, is set to return for 2023. The festival, which runs from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th July, is renowned for its playful, hedonistic atmosphere, and its 20+ whimsical stages, world-class DJs and live acts. For those lucky enough to have limited tickets this year, the festival will last four days, starting on Thursday, with a mashup of global icons and emerging talents. Pendulum, Alison Goldfrapp, Confidence Man, Dub Pistols, Wilkinson, Bad Boy Chiller Crew are amongst the first announcements for 2023 to headline the festival's main stage throughout the weekend.

Kayla Grace has just released her latest single ‘Pork Pies’. The young artist is only a few singles into her career, but she's already being compared to some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Avril Lavigne and Gracie Abrams. With her new release, Kayla is sure to continue reaching new fans and adding to her growing fan base.

Swedish singer-songwriter Sarah Klang has announced the release of her latest single, "Mercedes," which marks a new era in her career as she joins Nettwerk Music Group. The song, which comes with an accompanying video directed by Fredrika Eriksson, is a love letter from Sarah to her daughter, promising eternal love and the pledge to always do her best.

One Direction’s Liam Payne has teased a fight against boxing champion Tommy Fury. 

Grammy-nominated artist Noah Cyrus has recently unveiled a brand new single, ‘Everybody Needs Someone,’ featuring Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy. This marks Cyrus’ first release in 2023, following her critically acclaimed debut album, The Hardest Part, which was released in 2022 along with its special deluxe version.

Lizzy McAlpine, the viral sensation known for her hit song "ceilings," has just released two new Spotify Singles. The first single is a reworking of her popular record "ceilings," recorded in the Spotify Studios in LA. This softer rendition showcases McAlpine's raw yet angelic variation, highlighting her growth as an artist. The second single is an acoustic cover of Dawes’ “A Little Bit of Everything,” which McAlpine turned into a beautiful ballad.

Nadine Coyle attended the theatre to see Cheryl in 2:22 A Ghost Story in London last night, after being absent from the play’s press night.

Gibson, the renowned guitar brand that has been shaping sound for over 130 years, has joined forces with Metallica's lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett, to release a limited edition run of his iconic 1979 Gibson Flying V guitar. The partnership marks the first collaboration between Gibson and Hammett, who famously used the guitar on all of Metallica's early albums.