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Fresh from the main stage, UB40’s James Brown and Matt Doyle offered a history lesson in deeply held political convictions fuelling their music for nearly five decades. Authentic and unafraid to speak out, the interview lived up to every expectation of sitting with icons of the British reggae scene.
Backstage at Electric Paradise, Brown remains every bit as powerful, passionate and candid as the voice that made her famous. From pioneering the original disco and house era and working alongside some of music’s greatest names to the vocal behind the immortal “I’ve got the power” sample, hers is a career woven into dance music history.Yet behind the extraordinary voice is a woman whose outlook…
New Zealand four-piece rock band Borderline played Hallamshire Hotel in Sheffield last week. Ahead of their headline show, we caught up with the band about crafting a live show and the joy in small venue performances.
Meeting Fat Tony backstage at Electric Paradise, the legendary DJ was every bit as candid, funny and forthright as his reputation suggests. It has already been a significant year for Tony, with the release of his new book Recover Me: A User’s Guide to Overcoming Addiction and Insanity, an unflinching look at addiction, recovery and learning to live beyond the chaos. But, as he reveals to…
It was a genuine privilege to sit down with pioneer Tony “Gad” Robinson, one of the founding members of Aswad, ahead of the band’s Boogietown performance. For nearly 50 years, Aswad have helped shape British reggae, blending Caribbean roots with stories of growing up in Britain. Tony shared with Music-News.com about breaking new ground, the inspiration behind Don’t Turn Around and the band’s…
Few voices are as instantly recognisable as Heather Small’s. Before taking to the Big Love Tent stage, the former M People spoke candidly about the responsibility of nurturing young talent and how authenticity remains the most powerful asset any artist can possess. Warm, passionate and refreshingly honest, the former M People front woman, Heather Small spoke exclusively tells Music-News her vision…
Sitting down with Gloria Gaynor ahead, of her headline performance at Boogietown, was a reminder that true icons don’t just create timeless classics, but inspire generations. Warm, gracious and full of wisdom, the Queen of disco reflected on the enduring legacy ‘ I Will Survive’, the importance of self-worth and why after more than five decades in music, she’s still looking forward to her next…
After years apart, Bird and I reconnected for a warm and reflective conversation covering music, memories and the experiences that shape us. From creative freedom to live performance, she shares the stories and inspirations behind her forthcoming album, 'Held Here Together'.
Ahead of this year’s Rewind Festival in Henley, Music-News.com caught up with Slade’s legendary guitarist Dave Hill for a hilarious and wonderfully entertaining chat packed with rock ‘n’ roll stories, laughter and plenty of surprises.
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