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Kelela has released a studio cover of Sade’s “Like a Tattoo,” a 1992 track from the legendary R&B group’s fourth album, Love Deluxe. She performed the song live on Huw Stephens’ BBC Radio 1 program back in 2017 but had not released an official version until today (February 28).

An entire British boy band tragically lost their lives when their car plunged into a canal in Stockholm. Viola Beach, who'd played at Reading and Leeds Festivals and had airtime on Radio 1, were inside a black Nissan Qashqai which drove off a bridge and landed in a Stockholm canal, 80ft below.The promising indie-rock group's members from Warrington, Cheshire – singer Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, bass player Tomas Lowe and drummer Jack Dakin – as well as their manager, Craig Tarry, who was in the car with the band, all died in the horrifying accident in February 2016.Their vehicle broke through the barriers of a bridge over a canal in Stockholm's Sodertalje district and plunged into the water in the early hours of the morning.The bridge had been opened to let ships pass through, and was in the process of closing when the car went through the barriers.

Huw Stephens and Steve Lamacq will present their BBC 6 Music Shows from a different grassroots venue every day of Independent Venue Week.Lamacq was joined by Stephens on the first instalment of his new weekly Teatime Session, which airs on Mondays from 4-7pm, to announce the initiative in celebration of the UK’s weeklong event to recognise the importance of independent music venues.Between January 29 and February 2, the presenters will be hitting the road to broadcast their shows from grassroots venues across the country and will also host performances from different artists each day.Lamacq will host from Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast on January 29 ahead of an Independent Venue Week performance from Ash.Stephens will be presenting his show from Edinburgh’s Whistle Binkies on January 30, where 86TVs will perform later that night; The Fulford Arms in York on January 31 ahead of a gig from NewDad; Polar Bear Music Club in Hull on February 1 where English Teacher will be playing; The Rockin’ Chair in Wrexham (Friday 2nd February) before a live set from Antony Szmierek.Those artists will join Lamacq and Stephens for intimate live performances and interviews across the week.Listeners can attend two exclusive intimate live performances with Ash in Belfast on January 29 and Antony Szmierek in Wrexham on February 2. You can apply to attend via a free ballot here, which will be open till January 15.

NME journalist will begin a new weekly show, Steve Lamacq’s Teatime Session, on Monday, January 8 (4pm-7pm), while Huw Stephens will be taking the weekday slot Tuesday-Friday.“Steve Lamacq has decided to make a well-deserved change to his broadcasting career,” BBC 6 Music announced in a social post this weekend.It confirmed that Lamacq will present his final daily weekday show on Friday October, 20. Stephens will then begin his new show on Tuesday, January 9, after covering the show with other hosts in the interim.A post shared by BBC Radio 6 Music (@bbc6music)“Steve Lamacq’s Teatime Session will see Steve bring listeners his favourite new and classic tracks, as well as live sessions from established bands and emerging artists,” the post added.“Huw’s show will see him share the music he loves, past and present.

NME about how it feels to have won a coveted Pyramid Stage slot at Worthy Farm this June after winning Glastonbury‘s Emerging Talent Competition 2023.The Guinea-born, Cardiff-based artist emerged triumphant over eight other finalists and thousands of online entries. He won over a judging panel including Emily Eavis, DJ Huw Stephens and festival main stage bookers with his innovative fusion of traditional West African music with elements of jazz, indie and funk.“I feel like I’m dreaming,” the winner told NME performing at Pilton’s Working Men’s Club on Saturday (April 29).

It's almost that time of year again, with the return of the most prestigious prize in British music. 

It's almost that time of year again, with the return of the most prestigious prize in British music. 

BBC have shared further details of their coverage for this month’s Glastonbury Festival.Last month it was revealed that the broadcaster will show sets live from Worthy Farm’s Pyramid Stage in Ultra High Definition (UHD) for the first time.Now, a full schedule for the week leading up to the festival and its Friday night (June 18-24) has been shared, with significant coverage across radio and television.BBC Music’s presenters for the festival include Lauren Laverne, Jo Wiley, Clara Amfo, Jack Saunders and Huw Stephens, while the pre-festival schedule includes a broadcast of Glastonbury: 50 Years & Counting, described as a “kaleidoscopic portrait of Glastonbury and its social and musical history is given through the testimony of its principal curators, Michael and Emily Eavis, as well as artists who have appeared there”.Contributors on the programme include Aswad, Chris Martin (Coldplay), Dua Lipa, Ed O’Brien, Fatboy Slim, Florence Welch, Johnny Marr, Linda Lewis, Orbital, Noel Gallagher, The Levellers, Thom Yorke and Stormzy.On Monday (June 20), Stormzy: Road to the Pyramid Stage will be broadcast on BBC One, a film “in which Stormzy reflects on the journey that led him to that iconic performance in 2019 at the festival”.See the full schedule for BBC’s Glastonbury coverage from June 18-24 below.

Manic Street Preachers covered Madonna‘s ‘Borderline’ during their set at BBC 6 Music Festival last night (March 31) – watch below.As announced last week, the band kicked off this year’s festival by playing an exclusive, intimate show at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff. It marked their first-ever appearance at the famous Welsh venue, despite having been set to perform there back in 1990.Towards the end of their career-spanning 16-track set, the Manics debuted a rendition of Madonna’s 1984 single ‘Borderline’, which appeared on her self-titled debut studio album (1983).James Dean Bradfield and co.

The BBC Radio 6 Music Festival will make its fully-fledged post-COVID return this year, taking place across multiple venues in Cardiff. Among the line-up are Little Simz, Father John Misty, Idles, Pixies, Beebadoobee, Mykki Blanco, Self Esteem and more.“After two years, it feels very special to say that the 6 Music Festival is back with a bang in Cardiff”, says Head Of BBC Radio 6 Music, Samantha Moy.

BBC Radio 6's annual Music Festival will take place this year in Cardiff. 

BBC Radio 6's annual Musical Festival will take place this year in Cardiff. 

The Anchoress and Gruff Rhys are among the acts that have been shortlisted for this year’s Welsh Music Prize.Returning for its 11th year, the annual award recognises the best in creativity from the Welsh music scene as well as music made by Welsh people around the world. Past recipients of the prize include Gwenno, Boy Azooga and last year’s winner Deyah.The 12 albums shortlisted for the 2021 prize have now been announced.

The shortlist for this year’s Welsh Music Prize has been revealed. Now in its eleventh year, the award recognises the best albums by Welsh artists from the last year, with Gruff Rhys, Kelly Lee Owens and The Anchoress among those vying for the overall prize this time.“Every year we are blown away by the outstanding music talent in Wales”, says Huw Stephens, co-founder of the prize.

When I was just a little girl, I asked my mother, who’s up for the Mercury? Will there be metal? Will there be jazz? Here’s what she said to me. Que sera, sera. Whatever will be, will be.

CHRIS Moyles has some words of wisdom for the three DJs licking their wounds after being axed from Radio 1. Dev Griffin, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart will all leave in a shake-up aimed at bringing in new talent.

BBC Radio 1.The station has just announced a massive shakeup in its schedule as three presenters are moving on.Dev Griffin, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart will air their last shows at the end of this year.Northern Irish musician Gemma will now take up the mantle on Huw Stephens’ slot, BBC Music Introducing.  A post shared by GEMMA BRADLEY (@gemmabradleymusic) on Oct 8, 2020 at 6:58am PDTThe Derry girl shared her good news on Twitter, writing: ‘News?! I’m so excited to say I’ll be joining the @BBCR1 family in the new year, hosting the @bbcintroducing show on Sunday nights.’‘Carrying on from the legend that is Huw Stephens, who has done so much for new artists.

CHRIS Moyles has some words of wisdom for the three DJs licking their wounds after being axed from Radio 1. Dev Griffin, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart will all leave in a shake-up aimed at bringing in new talent.

STRICTLY star Dev Griffin, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart are leaving Radio 1 as part of a huge station shake up - with five new presenters taking their place. The three favourites will be marking the end of their time on the much-loved radio station next month.

BBC presenters have been axed as Radio 1 reveals a major shake-up at the station.

•Radio 1 Breakfast with @gregjames will now be five days a week•@ariellefree is the new host of Early Breakfast•@AdeleRoberts is the new host of Weekend Breakfast•@MattEdmondson and @MollieKing move to weekend afternoons

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