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Portland Arms, CambridgeLetting rip in the backroom of a pub, post-punk Leeds band skewer Brexit Britain with wit, bile – and a broken wrist“It’s a never-ending cycle of abuse!” snarls Yard Act frontman James Smith at his bass player, eking out a funk rhythm. “… Read entire story.
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The Delays singer dealt with his cancer diagnosis with the same positivity that once saw him forge tight bonds with fans – which helped me confront my own illness• Greg Gilbert, frontman with indie band Delays, dies aged 44It was at a bizarre house party in north London that I … Read entire story.
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She was on a major label, hanging out with Dua Lipa – but being sidelined behind the scenes. Now independent and thriving, the UK musician has a cautionary tale for women in the music industryThe pandemic temporarily spelled game over for emerging pop stars: who could compete for headlines and … Read entire story.
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Influential member of experimental Sheffield band, known for their provocative performances, also maintained a prolific solo careerThe influential British electronic musician Richard H Kirk, best known as a founding member of Sheffield group Cabaret Voltaire, has died aged 65. Mute Records, which released several of Kirk’s solo albums and albums … Read entire story.
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In a dramatic revival of a 90s chart rivalry, the Welsh trio prevail over Steps with their album The Ultra Vivid LamentManic Street Preachers have scored their first No 1 album in 23 years with The Ultra Vivid Lament.In a throwback to a similar race in the 1990s, they prevailed in … Read entire story.
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