http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/ Get all the latest Music news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Sat, 17 May 2008 01:32:31 +0100 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/femalefirst.png http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/ Omega draws from her African, in particular Ugandan, roots to bless her listeners with a rich worldly flavour. Musically, she is old school in a new school kind of way, using her music as a medium of healing, loving, education, empowerment and celebration with well thought out lyrics and a memorable voice to boot. Omega's new CD, Kiwomera Emmeeme, ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/othermusic/Omega+new+album+Kiwomera+Emmeeme-5538.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/othermusic/Omega+new+album+Kiwomera+Emmeeme-5538.html Fri, 16 May 2008 16:44:58 +0100 Music Birmingham-born singer songwriter Bryn Christopher is bringing old-school soul bang into the 21st century with his first release ‘The Quest’ out June 9th through Polydor Records. Bryn was born to sing. He’s a naturally charismatic performer with a voice like a runaway freight train. His talent got him the sought-after support slot on Amy Winehouse’... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/indiemusic/Bryn+Christopher+Debut+Single+The+Quest-5537.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/indiemusic/Bryn+Christopher+Debut+Single+The+Quest-5537.html Fri, 16 May 2008 16:23:15 +0100 Music In Brendan Campbell Scotland has an artist who fuses timeless musicality and contemporary insight like no other. 25 years old, and born and bred in Pollock in Glasgow, he learned to play a tin whistle and the guitar as a child, going on to finger pick his way into a number of Celtic folk bands. Combining this musical background with his experience... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/indiemusic/Brendan+Campbell+new+single+Twightlight+Bird-5536.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/indiemusic/Brendan+Campbell+new+single+Twightlight+Bird-5536.html Fri, 16 May 2008 16:15:29 +0100 Music Nina B is a native New Yorker who was born in the Bronx and raised in Brooklyn, two of hip-hop’s breeding grounds. Hip-hop is her genre, and every rhyme she writes brings her one step closer to carving what will soon become her legacy in the history of the music game. At the tender age of six, Nina recorded her first rhyme on her playschool recorde... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/rnbmusic/Nina+B+New+Album-5535.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/rnbmusic/Nina+B+New+Album-5535.html Fri, 16 May 2008 16:04:12 +0100 Music I've always liked the idea of making a shark attack film. There was one film in particular that inspired me "L'Ultimo Squalo", which is an Italian rip-off of Jaws. The story is the same as Jaws, but in the spirit of Italian exploitation cinema, everything's amped up, there's three times as much gore. I've always been interested in Sharks- I we... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/indiemusic/Pivot+New+Album+In+The+Blood-5534.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/indiemusic/Pivot+New+Album+In+The+Blood-5534.html Fri, 16 May 2008 16:02:10 +0100 Music “US singer Jesse McCartney is on the verge of staging the most unexpectedly brilliant pop reinvention in recent memory with his new album “Departure”, a mass of electronic urban pop which at its heights is the sort of stuff Chris Brown would kill for”. POPJUSTICE.com Two million album sales later, US singer/songwriter Jesse McCartney r... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/popmusic/Jesse+McCartney+New+Single+Leaving-5533.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/popmusic/Jesse+McCartney+New+Single+Leaving-5533.html Fri, 16 May 2008 15:31:21 +0100 Music “US singer Jesse McCartney is on the verge of staging the most unexpectedly brilliant pop reinvention in recent memory with his new album “Departure”, a mass of electronic urban pop which at its heights is the sort of stuff Chris Brown would kill for. If Michael Jackson was recording 'Off The Wall' in 2008 it would probably sound a bit like this. ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/popmusic/Jesse+McCartney+New+Album+Departure-5532.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/popmusic/Jesse+McCartney+New+Album+Departure-5532.html Fri, 16 May 2008 15:29:33 +0100 Music Lead single Pork and Beans follows on 23 June Following months of internet rumour – some true, most not; some started by the band, most not – Weezer have revealed details of their new long-player, which for the third time in the band’s six-album history, will be titled simply ‘Weezer’. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/othermusic/Weezer+return+with+sixth+album+Weezer-5531.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/othermusic/Weezer+return+with+sixth+album+Weezer-5531.html Fri, 16 May 2008 15:27:35 +0100 Music In their 50 historic years in entertainment, The Osmonds, collectively and individually have recorded 142 albums, selling 100 million copies worldwide with 51 Gold or Platinum recordings.  They have set concert attendance records around the world and continue their successful recording, television and performing careers, still breaking records acr... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/popmusic/Best+of+The+Osmonds-5530.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/popmusic/Best+of+The+Osmonds-5530.html Fri, 16 May 2008 13:24:40 +0100 Music Akon has revealed he is secretly working on Country and Western material. The R 'n' B singer says he has been collaborating on songs with a number of unnamed artists and is now considering releasing his own Country tracks. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Akon-5528.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Akon-5528.html Fri, 16 May 2008 13:15:04 +0100 Music Elton John could be reuniting with 'The Real Slim Shady' singer Eminem to perform at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday party. The 'Rocket Man' singer - who sang a duet with the rapper at the Grammy Awards in 2001 - has been confirmed, but his mystery duet act has yet to be officially revealed. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Elton+John-5529.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Elton+John-5529.html Fri, 16 May 2008 13:15:04 +0100 Music Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows has asked one of his bandmates for support. Andy is set to play his debut solo show on May 28 and has revealed Johnny Borrell is to be one of his special guests. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Razorlight-5527.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Razorlight-5527.html Fri, 16 May 2008 13:15:03 +0100 Music British summer brings with it many things; sun burn, barbeques and most importantly festivals. With a host of stages each with a number of bands wanting your attention, it’s often difficult to know who is worth seeing. To avoid wasting your precious time on unworthy bands, we have picked out performances that are going to rock this summer. Hot Chip http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/events/festivals-5526.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/events/festivals-5526.html Fri, 16 May 2008 13:05:32 +0100 Music Coldplay say they "won't do a Radiohead". The 'Yellow' hitmakers say they won't follow in the footsteps of Thom Yorke's band or The Raconteurs and release their music in an unconventional manner. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Coldplay-5524.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Coldplay-5524.html Thu, 15 May 2008 13:15:03 +0100 Music The Ting Tings singer Katie White doesn't care if the band are one-hit wonders. Their re-released single, 'That's Not My Name', is currently receiving heavy radio play and critics have warned the band face becoming mainstream one-hit wonders, pointing to the success The Gossip had with 'Standing in the Way Of Control' last summer. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/The+Ting+Tings-5525.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/The+Ting+Tings-5525.html Thu, 15 May 2008 13:15:03 +0100 Music Beck says that recording his new album is the "most intense thing" he has ever done. The singer has teamed up with producer Dangermouse - also a member of Gnarls Barkley - for his tenth album, and he says recording left him exhausted. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Beck-5523.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Beck-5523.html Thu, 15 May 2008 13:15:02 +0100 Music Stereophonics are to headline a free concert in Cardiff. The city's millennium stadium will host the concert on May 26 to celebrate the Welsh rugby team's Grand Slam win. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Stereophonics-5521.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Stereophonics-5521.html Wed, 14 May 2008 13:15:03 +0100 Music Coldplay have announced they will perform a gig in Liverpool. The British band will be playing towards the end of Liverpool's European Capital of Culture celebrations on December 10 at the city's Echo Arena. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Coldplay-5522.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Coldplay-5522.html Wed, 14 May 2008 13:15:03 +0100 Music Green Day's 'secret' side project, Foxboro Hot Tubs, are to tour. The band have announced they will perform a string of dates across America from next Monday (19.05.08). http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Green+Day-5520.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/news/Green+Day-5520.html Wed, 14 May 2008 13:15:02 +0100 Music In today's daily rap Jay Z defends Michael Eavis' decision for a hip hop headline at Glastonbury, Remy Ma sentenced to eight years, Spliff Star arrested and Nateo Dogg death a hoax. Jay Z defends Hip-Hop As Oasis founder Noel Gallagher lashed out about Jay Z headlining the legendry Glastonbury Festival, Jay Z took the diplomatic approach in defe... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/hiphopmusic/Wenesdays+Daily+Rap-5519.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/hiphopmusic/Wenesdays+Daily+Rap-5519.html Wed, 14 May 2008 09:16:45 +0100 Music