Music News by Miles Brohier
View(s):Fund raising concert for LA wildfire victims to get underway this month
A fund raising concert for the victims of the wildfires that devastated several areas of Los Angeles, California is schedule to be staged at two venues, the Intuit Dome and KIA Forum on 30th January. Several artists have confirmed their participation among them Billie Eilish, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Joni Mitchell, Pink, Sir Rod Stewart, Sting, Stevie Nicks, Gracie Abrams, Earth Wind & Fire, Dave Matthews & John Meyer, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morisette, John Fogerty, Black Crowes, Graham Nash and No Doubt led by Gwen Stefani who are reuniting for the concert. More names are likely to be added.
Mumford & Sons are making a comeback
After a break of seven years Mumford & Sons are making a comeback with the release of a new album ‘RUSHMERE’ on March 28. The Grammy and BRIT award winning folk rock band’s new album, will contain 10 tracks. The band is credited for the new album’s production with Dave Cobb. ‘RUSHMERE’ gets its title from a pond in Wimbledon Common, South West London where it began for Mumford & Sons. Since the last album ‘Devil’ in 2018, the band members have been working solo projects. The band is led by Marcus Mumford.
Myles Smith scores with single ‘Nice To Meet You’
In week that experienced a post Season lull, Myles Smith, the musician from Luton in England has scored well with his song ‘Nice To Meet You’ which climbed from 13 to reach No.6 on the UK singles top 10 chart. The pop folk track is the fourth release from the 26 year old artists second extended EP ‘A Minute…’. The song is also Smith’s second UK top 10 hit following ‘Stargazing’ which peaked at No.4 last year. ‘Nice To Meet You’ got an added boost after Smith performed the song on the Graham Norton Show last week. Myles Smith won the BBC Introducing Artist of the Year award for 2024.
The Black Eyed Peas cancel shows in Vegas
The Black Eyed Peas who were scheduled to give 15 shows at their upcoming residency in Las Vegas has cancelled the plan. The group took to social media to make the announcement on January 20, citing “current circumstances”. The BEPs led by Will.i.am apologised to fans saying full refunds will be made to ticket holders. The group was due to perform between February and May at Planet Hollywood.
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1 1 That’s So True – Gracie Abrams
2 2 APT – Rose & Bruno Mars
3 3 Messy – Lola Young
4 4 Sailor Song – Gigi Perez
5 6 The Days – Chrystal
6 13 Nice To Meet You – Myles Smith
7 7 The Door – Teddy Swims
8 8 Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
9 9 Bad Dreams – Teddy Swims
10 12 Bed Chem – Sabrina Carpenter
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