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Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
U2, Charli XCX and Robbie Williams honoured at Ivor songwriting awards
LONDON, - Singers Charli XCX, Robbie Williams, Myles Smith and rapper Berwyn triumphed on Thursday at the Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, with Irish rockers U2 adding to their honours with a fellowship. U2 members Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. follow Paul McCartney, Sting, Kate Bush and Bruce Springsteen in receiving an Ivors Academy Fellowship, the highest honour bestowed by the UK-based association. They are the first Irish songwriters to do so. "When we gathered in Larry Mullen's kitchen in 1976, this was unimaginable - we never thought that the band could be this old," Clayton said on stage. "We had the most basic of talents but we believed that songs could take us anywhere because we'd already been to so many places, we just had to tell our story." At the ceremony in London, Charli XCX was named songwriter of the year in recognition of her hit album "Brat," which inspired a cultural phenomenon. But "Brat" lost out in the album of the year category to rapper Berwyn's "Who Am I," with the judges hailing that record's "vivid storytelling that transcends generations, race and social differences, offering a voice to those often unseen by society." Best contemporary song went to Sans Soucis' "Circumnavigating Georgia" while Orla Gartland's "Mine" won best song musically and lyrically. Smith's viral hit 'Stargazing" won the most performed category. "Angels" and 'Let Me Entertain You' singer Williams won the music icon award "in recognition of a songwriting career that has touched millions and defined a generation." "I'm just compelled to keep searching for the perfect pop tune and also compelled to express myself and try and get whatever's inside out for whatever reason that is," Williams told Reuters when asked how his songwriting had evolved over his career. The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers took the special international award, with judges describing him as "one of the most influential songwriters of his generation" for lyrics he penned for the band as well as for his solo work. "Messy" singer Lola Young, who had led nominations with three nods, took the rising star prize. Named after the early 20th century Welsh composer, actor and entertainer Ivor Novello, the Ivor Awards were first handed out in 1956.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘It ruined my life for a month' – Nathan Aspinall admits ‘horrific' abuse to him and his family ‘hurt deeply'
NATHAN ASPINALL claims "s**" he received on social media over his contentious Premier League selection "ruined my life for a month". The Asp, 33, is ranked tenth in the world but was picked for the £1million invitational event at the expense of higher-ranked stars Dave Chisnall, Jonny Clayton and Damon Heta. 2 2 Cynics argued that Aspinall – who lost to Luke Littler in the World Championship quarter-finals on New Year's Day – was only in the tournament because he has a catchy walk-on tune. There is no denying that his choice of song – Mr. Brightside by The Killers – is a fans' favourite and it gets the crowd buzzing whenever it is played in big arenas. Yet this was at the detriment of Aspinall's capabilities as a darts player and the abuse he received online hurt him deeply. Aspinall said: "I'm not going to lie, it was s**. It was hard. It was horrific. "I came off social media because of the abuse I was getting. "I'm not exaggerating here but it ruined my life for a month. Not just my life, my family's lives, too. It was horrific. "But I'm a professional sportsman, you have to deal with it. And I put things in place to deal with that. "Me and Gezzy (Gerwyn Price) received both the same treatment and have used it to our advantage. I've enjoyed this Premier League campaign more than anyone. "The standard has been out of this world. All eight players have done themselves credit. "It has been the most competitive Premier League there has ever been – the most entertaining and exciting." Nathan Aspinall shows frustration with outburst playing against Martin Lukeman Aspinall won Night 15 at the P&J Live arena in Aberdeen and by beating Michael van Gerwen 6-3 in the quarter-finals, he leapfrogged the Dutchman into fourth spot in the table. He arrived in the Granite City feeling 'dead relaxed' after three or four days at home, lying in the sunshine, with the kids in the paddling pool and a lit barbecue on the go. Should Aspinall beat fifth-placed Van Gerwen, 36, next Thursday in Sheffield, then he will qualify for the Playoffs at the O2 Arena on May 29 – which would fulfil a lifelong dream. If he loses, then he must pray the three-time world champion, who is four points behind, does not win the night in South Yorkshire and collect the five-point bonus – otherwise Aspinall will finish fifth for the third year running. Littler, Luke Humphries and Price have already secured their berths as they battle for the £275,000 top prize. The former World Matchplay champion said: "I've said to my family, 'I don't want to come fifth again.' It's so hard watching it on TV. "Getting FaceTime off Van Gerwen or whoever is in the playoffs, saying, 'Wish you were here, mate'. "The pressure is on Michael. I will prepare for it like it's a do-or-die game. It's in my hands now. "Van Gerwen is my idol in darts, the GOAT of darts, and if I can qualify by beating him on back-to-back weeks that would mean more to than any other darts player."
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Killers will play a smaller venue in MN, but only for Wells Fargo customers
The Killers are coming to the Palace Theatre, a relatively intimate venue for a band that has headlined Target Field and Xcel Energy Center. First Avenue announced the June 26 underplay this week, with a small catch. You can only buy tickets if you've got a Wells Fargo credit card. The show is part of a series of Wells Fargo events that drop big-name acts into relatively small venues, such as the 2,500-capacity Palace Theatre. Brandon Flowers and co. last came to town for the first night of TC Summer Fest in 2023, performing alongside the Flaming Lips, Death Cab for Cutie, and others. The second day was also headlined by a Las Vegas-born band, Imagine Dragons. The two-day festival-style event was billed as the inaugural TC Summer Fest, but it has not been held since. The Killers took the stage for an underplay that year as well, headlining First Avenue the night before trekking down the street to the Twins' stadium. Tickets to see the "Mr. Brightside" hitmakers are available exclusively to Wells Fargo Autograph cardholders through Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. At that time, tickets will become available to anyone with a Wells Fargo credit card.
The Guardian
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Bruce Springsteen to release seven ‘lost' albums in June
Bruce Springsteen is to reveal seven 'lost' albums in June – a collection of 83 songs, 74 of which have never officially been released. Spanning 1983 to 2018, Tracks II: The Lost Albums compiles 'full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed and not released', Springsteen said in a statement. The new vault project came together during the Covid-19 pandemic. 'I've played this music to myself and often close friends for years now,' he said. 'I'm glad you'll get a chance to finally hear them. I hope you enjoy them.' Fans will be able to hear the 75-year-old rock star developing from the spartan tenor of Nebraska towards the sound of Born in the USA on a record titled LA Garage Sessions 83. Streets of Philadelphia Sessions, meanwhile, expands on the sound of the song Springsteen made for Jonathan Demme's 1993 film Philadelphia, dabbling in drum loops and synthesisers and the influence of hip-hop. Fearing a disconnect with his audience, his next album was instead The Ghost of Tom Joad in 1995. Other discs include Faithless, the soundtrack for a film that was never made, pedal steel-inflected country on Somewhere North of Nashville, the noirish Twilight Hours and what a press release describes as the 'richly woven border tales' of Inyo. The evolution of home recording technology, Springsteen said in a statement, 'allowed me to go into a wide variety of different musical directions'. In a trailer for the release, he decried the popular opinion that he had a 'lost period' in the 90s. 'Really I was working the whole time,' he said. Rain in the River, from the album Perfect World, is out now. The physical release includes a 100-page book featuring rare archival photos and liner notes for each record. A 20-song selection from across the seven albums will also be released. The original Tracks collection was released in 1998, drawing on B-sides, outtakes and demos. Springsteen returns to the UK for the third summer in a row this year, performing in Manchester and Liverpool. His most recent original album was Only the Strong Survive, released in 2022. On Record Store Day (12 April), Springsteen and the Killers will release the Encore at the Garden EP, documenting the New Jersey musician's surprise appearance with the Vegas indie band at Madison Square Garden in 2022. Tracks II: The Lost Albums will be released on 27 June.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Soundside Festival Secures The Killers, Hozier
The Killers and Hozier will top the bill for the 2025 edition of the Soundside Music Festival, which returns to Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Ct., on Sept. 27-28. The lineup will also feature Weezer, Vampire Weekend, the Backseat Lovers, Djo, Remi Wolf, Japanese Breakfast, the Last Dinner Party, Chelsea Cutler, Inhaler and Alex Warren, who is having a breakout moment internationally thanks to the single 'Ordinary.' More from Spin: Billy Corgan Celebrating Smashing Pumpkins Milestones With … Solo Tour Singer-Songwriter Ziggy Alberts Names His Top 5 Surfing Spots Dua Lipa Welcomes Tame Impala's Kevin Parker In Sydney A number of different ticket types will be available Thursday (April 3) at 11 am ET, with a pre-sale set for earlier that day. New this year is a Bleachers Ticket, which includes GA+ and GA amenities plus first-come, first-served seating with views of the Main Stage. Bridgeport residents in six different zip codes will be eligible for a 15% discount on tickets. To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.
