• Love Supreme Festival postponed till 2022

  • Flashback Stories: Imelda May at De Montfort Hall 2017

    Last week while out shopping I caught wind of a duo singing in the streets of Leicester, and what a beautiful sight and sound it was. Stood basking in their vocals I suddenly felt a deep sadness at just how much I missed live music. Being in the presence of others enjoying the art unfolding…

  • Wireless 2021 Lineup Revealed

    After a 5 week wait, Wireless have finally revealed the lineup for this year! Headlining the 3 day Crystal Palace Park festival will be Migos, Skepta and Future, with appearances also from Chip, Rick Ross, Swae Lee, AJ Tracey and Digga D. Final tickets will go on sale Thursday 29th April, 12pm.

  • Tileyard launches ‘Tileyard Connected’ – a series of free music industry events

    Tileyard a space for creatives and businesses to work together. A space where the thought leaders, gamechangers and hitmakers can collaborate to bring idea sparks to fruition. Starting 12th May Tileyard launches Tileyard Connected a series of free, online music industry events, where experts discuss topical themes. The first event delves into organic communities, digital…

  • Nothing Heals The Soul Like Music

    When all else fails, sometimes nothing heals the soul like music can.

  • Earl Simmons aka DMX 1979-2021

    9th April 2021 the day a light in the Hip Hop world went out as Earl Simmons, aka DMX, passed away following a heart attack earlier this month. The record-breaking artist found fame after being signed to Def Jam in 1995. His first album ‘It’s Dark and Hell is Hot’ went straight to no.1 on…

  • Review: If This Is The End by Project Blackbird

    Last month saw the release of ‘If This Is The End’ by UK group Project Blackbird – and it’s one that I’ve listened to many a time before forming this review. For this album really isn’t one to flip on and rock out to, just like Blackbirds as spirit animals represent knowledge and intelligence, so…

  • 1XTRA’s UK Touchdown Tour 2021 Are you ready to rep your ends?

    Always on the search for homegrown UK talent, 1XTRA are once again reaching out to all unsigned musicians, singers and rappers to upload their music to BBC Introducing as they begin a month long UK Tour and Musicvein has the details. Hosted by DJ Target 7pm every Mon-Thurs from 5th April, he will showcase a…

  • Charity War Child UK Launches War Child Records with Virgin Music

    International charity War Child UK have announced via Music Week the launch of their own record label ‘War Child Records’ in partnership with Virgin Music. Founded in 1993 by film-makers David Wilson and Bill Leeson, War Child UK’s mission is to Protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children caught up in war.…

  • Happy Holi Day 28-29 March 2021

    28th March marks the Hindi celebration of Holi aka the Festival of Love, Festival of Spring and the Festival of Colour. Noting the end of winter, Holi embraces the beginning of Spring and of love blossoming. Celebrations are usually held with large gatherings, food and music. People celebrating the event tend to wear white clothing…