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Swedish police have assured that fans need not be concerned about safety at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, despite heightened tensions due to the conflict in Gaza. However, the competition continues to be overshadowed by protests against Israel’s participation due to the ongoing war. Authorities in Malmö are on full alert, as the second semi-final takes place today and an influx of some 100,000 Eurovision fans is expected, along with tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters. Demonstrations are planned today and Saturday against the Israel-Hamas war. Palestinian flags have been ban...
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Indie rock icon and record producer Steve Albini has died at the age of 61. Albini died of a heart attack at his recording studio, the Electronic Audio, in Chicago. He was a larger-than-life character in the independent rock music scene, known for his forward-thinking productions, unapologetic irreverence, and sense of humour. He was most well known for being the producer of major albums such as Nirvana’s final studio record ‘In Utero‘, Pixies’ debut ‘Surfer Rosa’, and PJ Harvey’s ‘Rid of Me’. Born in Pasadena, California in 1962, Albini was part of various bands throughout his teenage years. ...
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In the beautifully restored main hall of the Gorton Monastery in Manchester, a man in a wheelchair starts singing ‘Danny Boy’. The man has dementia and is part of a weekly group that gives people living with the debilitating illness support through musical workshops. The man’s voice is beautiful. Timid at first, the supportive atmosphere brings him out of his shell until his deep tones echo across the monastery. The workshop is part of Music in Mind, a programme that’s been run by the Manchester Camerata in Gorton for 12 years, and is about to be rolled out for every borough in the Greater Man...
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It’s been a bumper start to the year for pop fans. First there was the return of Beyoncé with ‘COWBOY CARTER’, the 27-song long second part in her purported trilogy of genre-bending albums. Then, last month came Taylor Swift’s 11th album ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT’, an hour-plus long album that was immediately doubled in length by the addition of 15 more songs just hours after its release. By comparison, Dua Lipa, the British-Kosovo Albanian popstar’s third album ‘Radical Optimism’ released today is a far more taut affair with just 11 songs running at around 36 minutes. Swift’s latest was ...
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The Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals are next week, before the Grand Final on Saturday 11 May. Putting aside all the controversy and security concerns, the Euronews Culture team have picked their hot favourites for glory. Theo Farrant’s top pick: Nemo – The Code (Switzerland)If I had to put my money on a Eurovision winner this year, it would be 'The Code' by Nemo, representing Switzerland. Why? Well, firstly, it's my favourite out of the bunch; an incredibly original and catchy song. Secondly, it's currently the bookies' number one darling. 'The Code' is pretty batshit. It mixes drum and ba...
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It’s been a rocky start for the latest venue in Manchester’s expanding cultural scene as two sold-out Olivia Rodrigo shows were cancelled last minute amid opening chaos. The Co-op Live arena was meant to be the jewel in Manchester’s crown as part of its coronation as the UK’s new cultural hub. With the cost-of-living crisis pushing Londoners in their droves out of the capital, the northern city has long looked to become the next big deal. Eurovision: Israel contestant Eden Golan warned to stay in her hotel roomABBA exhibition opens in Malmö ahead of Eurovision Song Contest: But will the band b...
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Israel’s representative for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has been told not to leave her hotel room other than for performances and Eurovision official events because of pro-Palestinian protests. Eden Golan, 20, arrived in Malmö earlier this week amid intense security precautions, wearing a pin to show solidarity with the hostages still being held by Hamas. Swedish police are on high alert, and have even asked for reinforcements from Denmark and Norway for Europe’s biggest pop competition, which is turning out to be one of the event’s most controversial editions – mostly because of Israe...
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Duane Eddy, the pioneering US guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as 'Rebel Rouser' and 'Peter Gunn' helped put the twang in early rock ‘n’ roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countless other musicians, has died at age 86. Eddy died of cancer Tuesday (1 May) at the Williamson Health hospital in Franklin, Tennessee, according to his wife, Deed Abbate. “Duane inspired a generation of guitarists the world over with his unmistakeable signature ‘Twang’ sound. He was the first rock and roll guitar god, a truly humble and incredible human being....
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Much like skits and sampling, diss tracks are one of the unique additions hip-hop has added to the musical art form. While musicians have always held rivalries – Mozart vs Salieri, Oasis vs Blur, Garfunkel vs Simon – some of the biggest musical bust-ups have not only happened within the hip-hop genre, they’ve also been expressed in their music. Sure, both Gallagher brothers love nothing more than slagging the other one off in interviews, but they’ve not actually taken to their guitars to air their grievances. A quick trip through the annals of hip-hop though and diss tracks are everywhere. BES...
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The exhibition coincides with the 68th Eurovision Song Contest which is scheduled to take place in Malmo starting on 7 May, following the country's victory at the 2023 contest with the song "Tattoo" by Loreen.
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