• Ted Jasper teases new EP Equinox with single – Heavy On My Heart

    London based musician Ted Jasper released latest single ‘Heavy on My Heart‘ featuring songwriter and producer Alyss. Taken from forthcoming EP Equinox, queued for release April 3rd, the single ‘Heavy on My Heart’ fuses chilled house and down-tempo beats with the opulent voice of Alyss. Of the track Ted says; “I went through a phase…

  • ABBA Gold The Longest Running Album in the UK Top 100

    Eminem’s Curtain Call might have made it to 400 weeks in the UK Top 100 Album Chart – but which album actually tops the list with a whopping 932 weeks? The answer would be Gold by ABBA. Notching up the equivalent of 17 years the album sits just ahead of Legend by Bob Marley which…

  • Eminem's Curtain Call – First Rap Album to reach 400 Weeks In The UK Official Album Charts

    Released in 2005, Eminem’s Curtain Call – which for all intents and purposes was his first Greatest Hits album – went on to become a UK number one album for 5 weeks. Since 2017 Curtain Call has not left the UK Top 100 Album Chart and has become the first Rap Album to reach the…

  • Musicvein Still Here For You!

    “It’s a mad world out there!” I say as I sit typing away my message to you dear readers. “With uncertain times ahead be sure that, while I have internet access, Musicvein will continue to provide you with Music News, Opinions, Reviews and updates on all the New Music hitting my inbox – of that…

  • Shaun Escoffery on New Album Strong Enough

    With new album ‘Strong Enough’ now rescheduled for release 3rd July, Shaun Escoffery talks about his creation. Through his album, Shaun aims to fight the stereotypes associated with toxic masculinity by showing both strength and sensitivity in his music in equal amounts. He explains: “I grew up practising boxing and martial arts, which is an arena…

  • Brooke Law Live Streams New Single Hunger

    During these uncertain times where venues up and down the country are shutting their doors, artists are finding themselves out of work but their inner creativity still burning. Artist Brooke Law found herself in this situation recently but instead of focusing on the negatives of her cancelled show, she’s turned the whole thing around and…

  • Voice UK Live Shows Cancelled With More To Follow

    As filming of various TV shows are cancelled until further notice from the Government over Covid-19, the Voice UK which is to air Live finals in March/April will be cancelled. While Britain’s Got Talent will air pre-recorded shows, Live rounds are also set to be cancelled.

  • Eurovision 2020 Cancelled For The First Time In 64 Years

    For the first time in its 64 year history, the Eurovision Song Contest will be cancelled over the viral infection sweeping the globe. Due to restrictions imposed by Dutch authorities and the Government, the official statement is to cancel the contest for this year rather than postpone it till another time. The full statement and…

  • Glastonbury’s 50th Anniversary Cancelled Over Coronavirus

    The news over 200,000 people didn’t want to hear – Glastonbury 2020 has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Issuing a statement on their website, Michael and Emily Eavis will offer refunds or guarantee entry next year to those who paid deposits. “…We understand that it is not always easy to secure a Glastonbury…

  • Are You Covered For Your Event Against Covid-19?

    With news that Coachella will be pushed back to October this year and SXSW being cancelled for 2020 – the question and fears on organisers minds across the UK is whether or not they are covered by insurance. Musicvein reached out to small business insurance expert Catherine France, to get her views on the situation…