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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amy Winehouse's parents unite for sombre occasion as fans pay tribute to 'forever icon'
Amy Winehouse's parents Janis Winehouse and Mitch Winehouse paid their respects to the late BRIT Award winner earlier this week on the 14th anniversary of her death The late Amy Winehouse 's parents Janis Winehouse and Mitch Winehouse reunited recently to pay their respects to the singer-songwriter. The former couple were together for the 14th anniversary of her death earlier this week. It's now been more than a decade since legendary singer Amy, who rose to fame in the mid 2000s, died, aged 27, back in 2011. In the years since her death, which has been attributed to accidental alcohol poisoning, she has been the subject of numerous tributes, including on the anniversary, which falls on July 23. Janis, 70, and Mitch, 74, looked sombre as they paid their respects at Amy's grave at Edgwarebury Cemetery in London on the anniversary this year. They were joined by loved ones and fans at the graveside on Wednesday. Amy's parents, who were both seen with walking aids, marked the anniversary with those in attendance. Flowers were left for the late BRIT Award winner, who is buried with her paternal grandmother Cynthia Levy, who died in 2006. Janis and Mitch, who divorced in 1993, are said to have remained close following their daughter's death. In the wake of their loss, they set up the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which aims to "inspire children and young people to build their self-esteem and resilience," in her memory in 2011. The anniversary of her death was also marked in a post on the official account for Amy on Instagram this week. A tribute was issued to the acclaimed artist alongside a photo of her sat by a window with light shining through it. A caption on the post read: "Remembering our Amy today. A voice and a soul that left us far too soon and lives on through all who love her. 14 September 1983 ~ 23 July 2011." The message yesterday concluded with a black heart emoji. The post has more than 200,000 likes on the platform now. It was also shared on X, where fans reacted with tributes to the singer, whose career included releasing songs like Back to Black and her iconic cover of The Zutons' Valerie. One fan wrote yesterday: "This is a beautiful picture of Amy! May she always be remembered." Whilst another person said: "Left us far soon what a voice what a talent & what a collection of songs she left behind for us to still enjoy." Someone else described Amy as a "forever icon". Another fan commented on the anniversary: "Loved her. She had her own style and unbelievable talent. Definitely gone too soon." One person shared in a post: "Forever missing her." And sharing their thoughts, another fan wrote recently: "Legends never die; though their bodies may lay in the dust, their spirits, stories, and songs live on. I've been listening to Back to Back on repeat while simultaneously mourning and celebrating her life and death. Amy's voice lives on." Frank offers confidential advice about drugs and addiction (email frank@ message 82111 or call 0300 123 6600) or the NHS has information about getting help.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Vermont musician Reid Parsons' long road to debut album culminates with Burlington concert
Reid Parsons is a perfectionist. That explains in part why the 32-year-old Vermont musician took so many years before releasing their debut full-length album, 'Back to Back.' 'I have high expectations for myself in general,' Parsons, who uses they/she pronouns, told the Burlington Free Press in a recent conversation over coffee at Scout in Burlington. The long road to 'Back to Back' has to do with more than a desire to make everything perfect. It represents Parsons' resistance to what society expects, and to embrace creativity. 'Art is one of the things I struggle the most with, and (with) being a musician,' said Parsons, who celebrates the release of 'Back to Back' with a June 12 concert at Foam Brewers in Burlington. 'I feel like it would be easier to do literally anything else. It's like my fight against the extremely strong pull of the tide.' Parsons grew up in Moretown, and their father and grandmother were both musicians. Parsons took part in the renowned music program at Harwood Union High School, noting that 'all the stuff I care about' artistically was prevalent in the Mad River Valley. 'I just got very lucky,' Parsons said. They went from Harwood to Harvard, studying anthropology and music at one of the nation's most prestigious universities. The music program was classical-heavy and 'super-challenging,' Parsons said, but they did learn about string arrangements, complex horn parts and the importance of musical layers and textures, all of which came into play for 'Back to Back.' Parsons created most of the material for the album during the COVID-19 lockdown. They missed performing with other musicians, so working on songs by playing guitar, keyboards and saxophone made it feel like a band. They also did so much alone because they were still developing as an artist. 'I just wanted to see what I could make on my own,' Parsons said. 'I didn't want to have other people's energy, positive or negative, influence my work.' Parsons even avoided listening to other music during the four-year process of making 'Back to Back.' COVID made Parsons realize it was time to carpe diem to make a full-length album. 'It was for many people a wake-up call about our mortality,' they said of those dark days of 2020. Parsons recorded a couple of mini-albums over the years, including one resulting from winning a singer-songwriter competition. That EP, Parsons said, sounded 'fast and nervous.' They wanted 'Back to Back' to feel more wide-open and self-assured. 'I like lush layers,' Parsons said. 'I am obsessed with musical texture.' The new album displays Parsons' near-flawless, alternately delicate yet firm voice placed over tasteful guitar, evocative trumpet notes and punchy percussion, particularly on the lead title track. Their original songs (plus a smoky cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'I'm on Fire') are easygoing but inspired, full of momentum. Some tracks, like 'Get Out of Bed,' jump with a bluesy push. 'Show Me You Love Me' shimmers with simmering soul. Parsons worked on 'Back to Back' with engineer Ben Collette at Tank Recording Studio in Burlington. Musicians including drummer Russ Lawton, electric guitarists Steve Simollardes and Ian Mack, cellist Emily Taubl, trumpet player Connor Young, saxophonist Avery Cooper and pedal-steel guitarist Brett Lanier perform on the album, with Parsons on vocals, piano and acoustic guitar. Being a musician is 'a really weird profession,' Parsons said, as vulnerable songs created privately suddenly become very public. 'It's really scary releasing this.' Parsons is happy with the result. 'I'm just very proud that I did it,' they said. That pride has a lot to do with Parsons' desire to find a better work-life balance and to fight the pull of society. Parsons ran the Intervale Food Hub during the pandemic and now works as business manager at the Institute for Agroecology at the University of Vermont. The day jobs (nearly half of Parsons' paychecks) helped pay for the album. Parsons sees 'Back to Back' as a significant effort toward making creativity the dominant part of their life. The reason to record 'Back to Back' is basic: 'Because I'm an artist and I want to make art,' they said. Parsons said mainstream society has rewarded them and pays the bills. Now it's time to 'pull the music into the forefront,' they said. 'I wanted to tip the scales to the creative side,' Parsons said. 'I needed to inject that into me, invest in my own artistry.' They did just that and now feel better prepared to make future recordings. 'It feels like a huge thing to have gotten that out of the way,' said Parsons, who hopes to use 'Back to Back' as a springboard to go on tour and become a self-sustaining musician. Parsons played the songs from 'Back to Back' at a recent rehearsal with the musicians who will perform as their backing band for the Foam Brewers show. 'It was so (expletive) cool to hear,' they said, as hidden qualities of the songs emerged. 'It was like this wave of euphoria.' WHAT: Reid Parsons album-release concert WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12 WHERE: Foam Brewers, Burlington INFORMATION: Free. Contact Brent Hallenbeck at bhallenbeck@ This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Vermont musician Reid Parsons celebrates album with Burlington show
News18
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Honey Singh Posts Glimpses From New Track Teri Yaadein, Leaves Fans Excited
Last Updated: The pic features Yo Yo Honey Singh standing on the roof. Yo Yo Honey Singh is all set to release his new track from his beloved album Glory. Titled Teri Yaadein, the song is an ancient romantic tale featuring the singer and actress Nargis Fakhri in the lead. The Dope Shope fame took the internet by storm as he dropped the first glimpses from his forthcoming track. In the first snapshot, Honey is seen standing close to Nargis and holding her hand. The actress is looking at the singer. They wore matching white and golden outfits. The next picture featured the Blue Eyes singer standing on the roof in a Middle Eastern-style traditional outfit. The last photograph is a close-up shot of the duo facing each other. Sharing the pics on Instagram, Honey wrote, 'From the sets of Teri Yaadein! An ancient Romance Tale #yoyohoneysingh featuring @grini_f @nargisfakhri COMING This May !! BONUS TRACK OF GLORY." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yo Yo Honey Singh (@yoyohoneysingh) The official release date of the track is yet to be announced. The comment section was flooded with reactions from fans and admirers. An Instagram user wrote, 'Bhaiiiii! This one is for the books." Another one wrote, 'Looks like Something different out of the box coming. Har Har Mahadev bhai." One of them shared, 'Back to Back." Teri Yaadein marks the seventh music video of the Glory album after the success of Millionaire, Payal, Jatt Mekhma, Maniac, Bonita and High on Me. Talking about Glory, Honey earlier said in a statement, 'Glory is like a musical diary of my journey over the years, blending sounds and styles that defy limits. This album is all about crossing borders and setting new trends. Dropping it on the 10th anniversary of Desi Kalakaar adds an extra layer of magic. Trust me, this is going to be a musical explosion," as quoted by The Telegraph. Recently, Honey unveiled his new song Laal Pari from the film Housefull 5. Sung by Simar Kaur and Honey himself, it is a party track and features Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonam Bajwa, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff and others. First Published: May 06, 2025, 17:29 IST
