Tag: jedward

‘A Fortnite To Remember: Is Gaming the New Pop Music?

March 26, 2021

With the music industry being more fragmented than ever, youth culture has focused on an industry that is arguably more unified, the gaming industry. While 2020 was a year of uncertainty, the 12 months where we saw the coronavirus was also where video gaming became the pop culture phenomenon of all time, even overtaking music. But is this really the case? While only now we’ve seen prominent musicians connecting with their fans on a more personal level via social media, this something that gamers have been doing for a long time on platforms like Twitch. Why is gaming actually the new pop music? 

Everyone Is My Friend: James Bourne Talks To Us About Life, His Music, And Upcoming Album ‘Safe Journey Home’

August 27, 2020

James Bourne is set to release his debut album, Safe Journey Home’, on October 23. Preceded by the single, ‘Everyone Is My Friend’, the Busted / Son Of Dork artist took some time to talk to Lisa about his music, his trans-continental lifestyle, and his friends – including Jedward.

Premiere: On The Outside Ask ‘Why Me’ With New Video For Latest Single

June 12, 2020

The last time we’d heard On The Outside was back in July last year, when they covered the Jedward song, ‘How Did You Know’, which appeared on the Irish duo’s 2012 album, ‘Young Love’. Now On The Outside return with their new single, ‘Why Me’, out 12 June.

Tears Getting Sober: Bulgaria’s 2020 Eurovision Entry Victoria Speaks To EP Ahead Of Live Stream Gig On 28 March

March 25, 2020

Bulgaria’s 2020 Eurovision act VICTORIA recently released her entry for the 2020 competition. ‘Tears Getting Sober’ – out now – is a beautifully produced piece of orchestral pop, full of magical strings reminiscent of a show-stopping Disney ballad. Ahead of the event, we asked Victoria some questions about Eurovision, her music, and her upcoming livestream.

No Time To Premiere: James Bond Film Launch Pushed Back Due To Coronavirus

March 4, 2020

Fans of James Bond will have to wait a few months more until they can see the final outing of Daniel Craig as Agent 007.

To borrow the title of another James Bond film, it seems he will have to ‘Die Another Day’, as the global release of ‘No Time To Die’ has been pushed back until November this year because of fears that the current outbreak of Covid-19 will affect ticket sales around the world. Tweeting today, MGM, Universal, and producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli announced that the film would no longer be scheduled for its April theatrical release, but would rather hit cinemas in the U.K. on November 12, and worldwide on the 25th of that month.

2020 Vision: Albums We Should Be Looking Out For This Year

January 30, 2020

A new year brings with it lots of excitement when it comes to new releases from established and up and coming artists. We’re only at the end of January, and already we’ve got plenty of reasons to be excited about music this year.

Slow Down Slicky: Earl Slick On Music, Bowie, And Being A Tough Cookie Touring With Glen Matlock

July 30, 2019

Lisa spoke with Earl Slick about passports, answering machines, the music industry and Bowie – as well as his upcoming tour with Glen Matlock and the Tough Cookies. The band will perform at 229 The Venue on August 10.

A Fascination With Alphabeat: We Speak Exclusively With The Danish Pop Legends

July 6, 2019

Lisa and Dan caught up with Stine and Anders SG from Alphabeat for an exclusive interview ahead of their recent show at Oslo, in Hackney, London. We chatted about their current single, ‘Shadows’, their forthcoming album, obscure B-sides, Eurovision, and their musical influences.

Dan Says – Week Twenty

July 1, 2019

Dan’s had a big week! Alphabeat, Pride, Peterborough…he’s also listened to Jedward, Adam Lambert, Meghan Trainor, Ellie Goulding & Juice WRLD, and Madonna.

The Elephant Room Have ‘Bad News (For Good People)’ With 60s Tinged New Single

March 19, 2019

Not sure if you’ve noticed it, but lately a lot of the music coming out of Ireland *doesn’t* sound like it’s from Ireland. At all.

JOHN NEWMAN Returns With New Single ‘FEELINGS’

March 6, 2019

John Newman has been one of the major breakthrough artists in the UK in recent years, and with his distinctive voice, the writer and performer of some of the biggest anthems, including his three number one singles, ‘Feel The Love’, ‘Love Me Again’, and ‘Blame’. After a short hiatus, John is back with release of his brand new single, ‘Feelings’.

P!NK Releases Highly Anticipated Single, ‘Walk Me Home’ Today

February 20, 2019

Ahead of her eighth studio album, ‘Hurts 2B Human’, due out in April this year, international music legend P!NK has today released her highly anticipated new single, ‘Walk Me Home’, today through RCA Records. Written by P!NK in collaboration with Nate Reuss, and Scott Harris, it’s been produced by Peter Thomas, and Kyle Moorman.