Exactly 20 years after the release of his self-titled, debut solo & No.1 album, Ronan Keating returns with an album that encapsulates his many musical achievements since the millennium. Entitled ‘Twenty Twenty’, and set for release on Decca Records on 1st May, Ronan describes his new record as“a greatest hits of brand new music”. To help him celebrate, Keating made... Continue Reading →
The Reading/Leeds Festival has come under fire recently after revealing the final lineup for their 2020 summer festival. The male heavy headline includes Stormzy, Liam Gallagher, Migos and Rage Against the Machine - but on the headline bill every day, only ONE female appears. The lucky winners being Lady Leshurr, Mabel and female fronted band... Continue Reading →
A new decade brings change to the White Isle, and 2020 sees Together celebrating their 10th Anniversary in Ibiza! Season headliners Chase & Status will bring with them a horde of hand-picked special guests and world exclusive debuts on their most ambitious season yet. Showcasing the best from their latest RTRN II JUNGLE project, Chase &... Continue Reading →
Last month news came about upcoming album Queendom, an album for women by women. Due for release on 6th March and coinciding with International Women's Day on 8th - Musicvein tracked down a few of its artists - Lekky, Sahfy and producer James Sewell to find out more. Today singer/songwriter Sahfy shares her story on... Continue Reading →
LYR the latest signing to Mercury KX, comprises of genre-splicing trio; musician Richard Walters, producer/multi-instrumentalist Patrick Pearson and poet Laureate Simon Armitage. The band released debut single, ‘Never Good With Horses’ today, with their debut album ‘Call in the Crash Team’ to follow in the spring. LYR also announce their live debut at Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club 9th March and... Continue Reading →
Musicvein first met Djinn five years ago as the founding member of French Soul/Funk group And This Is Max. Since they parted ways, Raphael has been on an artist journey of discovery. Musicvein caught up with the artist now known as Djinn, to chat about his evolving and new music. Musicvein: Djinn Tell me what... Continue Reading →
When you think of Duke Ellington's 'In a Sentimental Mood' you think of a bygone era, of summer garden parties with men whisking women off their feet for a twirl - but listening to Rafiq Bhatia's rendition is nothing of the sort. In fact if it wasn't for the title, you'd have no clue that... Continue Reading →
Pic credit: Luke Dubbelde Australian pianist and composer Sophie Hutchings is back with a new album, since her debut back in 2010. Newly signed to Mercury KX, 'Two Flames' the first single from new album 'Scattered On The Wind' out April, is an indelible first taste of the album’s ambition, scale, and prowess, featuring Sophie's... Continue Reading →
'Dry' the captivating and atmospheric new single by Austel is out now. With music often described as "haunting" that word couldn't be more true with new single 'Dry'. As listening ears feast on melancholic verses, Austel's intoxicating vocals meld with vacant ethereal notes to make a heady mix. The single follows on from her last... Continue Reading →
