The winners of the Billboards were announced as you will no doubt have heard. Some of the lucky recipients were; Rihanna who took home an award for Billboard Chart Achievement Award, courtesy of the fan-vote; The Weeknd won one for his song “The Hills”; Justin Bieber received an award for Top Male Artist, which is rather surprising in my opinion considering how he’s only been back in the charts for what seems like merely a year, (and spending at the last 1-2 behaving like a total pillock. Like I said; my own opinion); Thomas Rhett for his country song “Die a Happy Man”; and One Direction received an award for Top Duo/Group. Adele managed to scoop 5 awards, one for Top Female Artist and another for her album 25. If there was ever an example of Best of British, it’s clearly Adele. The Weeeknd was the clear winner of the night taking home 8 awards. Good for him. I admit I do like some of his music. Lastly the Queen of Pop, Madonna, paid tribute to the late singer, Prince, by singing the hit song ‘Nothing Compare 2U’
Elton John and Bright Light Bright Light on Graham Norton
Just been watching Elton John and Rod Thomas a.k.a Bright Light Bright Light perform their new single ‘All In The Name’ on the Graham Norton Show on BBC1. Not quite my thing in musical tastes but is wasn’t too bad a single. Apparently the guy (Rod) is Welsh, which is something I’ve partially got in common with him. Me being half Welsh. I’m going to give him 8 1/2 for his singing and musical ability but a 3 (out of 10) for the song performed. Sorry but I just didn’t really dig that particular track.
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Zayn Malik vs Azealia Banks
An article I did for WhatsOn, read and enjoy. It’s to do with an argument Zayn and Azealia that escalated into something much bigger than it should.
http://uk.whatson.uk.com/azealia-v-zayn-war-of-the-musical-worlds/
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Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Congrats are in order for Ukraine on winning Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with their song ‘1944’, courtesy of their singer Jamala. Unfortunately this has managed to rub Russia up the wrong way and are said to be intending to boycott next years’ edition. That’d be a first. They seem to think it’s an anti-Kremlin song. Personally I find it absolutely ironic (and hilarious) that for a country (formerly the USSR) that likes to strike fear into the hearts of the western world that they get worked up over rivalry victory and a Austrian drag queen.
On another note I admit voted for Hungary (Freddie) to win as I liked their entry but admit I was blown over by Georgia’s entry (Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz). Pity about Joe and Jake, 3rd to last. It was a nice treat seeing Justin Timberlake perform and I hope you enjoyed the show America.
All I can say is congratulations on your victory Ukraine, well done Jamala
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Adele, (One of) the best of British
A small article I did for Whats On about soul singer Adele. Feel free to read and enjoy
http://uk.whatson.uk.com/adele-19-21-25-and-beyond/
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Congratulations to Kevin Simm on winning The Voice UK 2016. I watched two of his performances and I admit I was impressed by his efforts as a solo artist, I am tempted to buy his debut album. Well done on your win Kevin.
Since his win I have had people say that because of his stint in Liberty X that he shouldn’t have been allowed on the show. My honest opinion is that that shouldn’t really have mattered much because many of the contacts that he made during his time in the band probably weren’t even his. And let’s face it there are many girl-groups/boy-bands out there who probably aren’t calling 100% of the shots were they’re careers are concerned.
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Michael Calfan review: ‘Breaking The Doors’
A small review on Michael Calfan’s new single I did for Tunes Trends & Trends, read and enjoy
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Michael Calfan – Breaking The Doors. Hailing all the way from the French city of lights, Paris, Michael Calfan brings his brand new dance single Breaking the Doors …
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Muse, Adele and Coldplay to headline Glasto 2016
Adele, Coldplay and Muse are set to perform at this years’ Glastonbury festival as the main headliners; Muse on Friday, Adele on Saturday and Coldplay on Sunday. As a huge fan of all three bands I’m definitely looking forward to this. No doubt like many people I’m curious as to whether Adele will perform ‘Skyfall’. Muse and Coldplay can play any song they like, I love everything they’ve ever done.
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The Pet Shop Boys on The Graham Norton Show
Just been listening to the Pet Shop Boys perform their latest single “Pop Kids” on the Graham Norton Show, it actually sounds really good. Though their sound’s more 80’s/90’s it still sounds good today. Neil Tennant still sounds as good as ever. I may end up being tempted to buy the album if the rest of the album’s any good.
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Patriot Rebel @Rock City basement, Nottingham, 28/4/2015
Crowds gathered at the basement of Rock City for the launch of Patriot Rebel’s new LP launch and there was plenty to enjoy as four other bands helped celebrate the launch.
Parasight kicked off the night some top quality rock which was worthy of rock greatest themselves, it was that good and drew a large crowd. You could practically sense the adrenaline rush after a few minutes, and Desensitised, first female duo of the night and these were two girls who defiantly had something to shout about kept everything going. With plenty of material about beer, rubbish boyfriends and weekday antics along with lots of laughs these two are a definitely ones to watch in the future were the local music concerned. Keeping with female leads You Want Fox were the first all-female trio whose oozed adrenaline and bass
Eva Plays Dead kept everything going and took things straight into the crowd and their female lead even serenaded one lucky punter in the process, and the bassist kept the stage antics going with a riff on a speaker. By the end of the night Patriot Rebel owned the stage and ended night the only way it was meant to be: with full-on rock, and adrenaline fuelled mayhem. This was a night full of fresh original material, and these are five guys who have relentlessly proved there worth in the local music scene.
Other pictures from the night:
Adam's Journal 