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Keeping The Light With Evershine: CRAVITY Interviewed | Features

In the distance, a bright beacon glows. As it gradually peeks above the horizon, it illuminates everything before it. It is a golden beacon of warmth, strength, and the essence of youth. That beacon is evershining boy group Cravity.

Even in darkness, there’s a promise of a brighter sunrise. The message of seventh mini album ‘Evershine’ fits Cravity well. Life is inherently tumultuous, certainly so for those training to become K-pop idols. For idols whose dreams came to fruition during the COVID-19 pandemic, a unique, gray uncertainty blanketed the start of their history. Social distancing measures kept artists from

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‘Water’ Singer Vows There’s ‘No Way to Stop Me’ After Global Hit

When South African singer-songwriter Tyla turned 22 years old in late January, she was on top of the world — literally.

Her label, Epic Records, invited a few hundred music executives, artists and fans to Harriet’s Rooftop in West Hollywood, Calif., for her birthday bash. The party was a dual celebration: Tyla had also recently scored her first Grammy Award nomination, for best African music performance — one of three new categories the Recording Academy introduced this year — with her 2023 breakthrough hit, “Water.”

Waiters surprised Tyla — who had transformed a corner of the rooftop bar into her

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Country music tragedy: 2 deaths, one day and the brutal start to 2024

George Strait had an unthinkable week.

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The country music legend was hit by not one but two deaths close to him on the same day. The first was his manager, Erv Woolsey, and the second was the fiddle player in his band, Gene Elders.

The tragedies were, unfortunately, the continuation of what has been a brutal year for country music. Below is a look at the tragic losses in the country music world already in 2024:

Fran Boyd

Fran Boyd, a country music groundbreaker and champion of the genre, died earlier this month.

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Live Music’s Week Of Corporate Pain | theMusic.com.au

The live music industry is facing one of the darkest periods in its history as the fallout from bubbles created by COVID funding, spiraling artist and insurance fees and the cost of living crisis bites. With the funding crisis now gone and audience preferences shifting, the industry is feeling real pain.

This week saw Splendour in the Grass canceled and Pandemonium Rocks stripped back to a single stage event (although we still don’t know the details), but under the big headlines, far more businesses are feeling the pinch with liquidators and administrators having a very busy week.

The week before

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Beyoncé new album tracklist confirms highly-anticipated Dolly Parton cover

Beyoncé has unveiled the tracklisting for her upcoming album Act II: Cowboy Carterand as previously rumored it is set to include a cover of Dolly Parton’s indelible 1973 country hit “Jolene”.

Earlier this month Parton spoke to Knox News about Beyoncé, saying: “I think she’s recorded ‘Jolene’ and I think it’s probably going to be on her country album, which I’m very excited about that.”

The new record is set to be

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Evolution by Sheryl Crow: Singer calls albums ‘a waste of time and money’ as she releases new record

Sheryl Crow has said she stands by her statement that making albums is “a waste of time and money”, even as the singer-songwriter was poised to release a new record later this week.

Despite taking a dim view on the future of the album as an artistic concept, the “If It Makes You Happy” singer, 62, hasn’t been given up on the format entirely. She will release her new record Evolution on Friday

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Jessica Pratt Shares Divine New Song ‘World On A String’ | News

Jessica Pratt has shared new song ‘World On A String’.

The songwriter makes her long-awaited return with new album ‘Here In The Pitch’, which is set to be released on May 3rd. New song ‘World On A String’ is out now, the second single to emerge from the West Coast artist’s incoming LP.

The trademark minimalism inherent in her work is evident here, augmented by a slight hint of 60s baroque pop. The brush work by the drummer is superbly understated, while the pang of longing in Jessica Pratt’s voice sends shivers down your spine.

She comments…

“On this track

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6 new Norfolk music festivals launching in summer 2024

Norwich Evening News: Martin Kemp will play an 80s DJ set at Uptown Festival Martin Kemp will play an 80s DJ set at Uptown Festival (Image: Uptown Festival)

1. Uptown Festival – Earlham Park, Norwich

When: Sunday, June 9

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This London festival is expanding into Norwich and the headliner has been revealed to be Ali Campbell, the former lead singer of UB40.

Also announced is Al McKay’s Earth, Wind and Fire Experience, The Christians and Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp will perform an 80s DJ set.

Norwich Evening News: The Feeling will headline Revel Festival 2024The Feeling will headline Revel Festival 2024 (Image: Press image)

2. Revel Festival – Fakenham Racecourse

When: Saturday, July 27

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Revel Festival is launching this July at

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