Focus Music Notes. "Out of the Blues". Popular music through the decades

Jack Garratt is pleased to announce details of a new single, Worry, to be lifted from his forthcoming debut album, Phase, released on the 19th February through Island Records.   Worry is the song that started this incredible journey for Jack Garratt, some eighteen months ago. It was an undisputed highlight of a self-released debut EP that Jack put out back in 2014, and it’s long been an impressive highlight of the young British artist/producer’s live set.  The unveiling of Worry coincides with the news today that Jack has been crowned the winner of the BBC’s Sound of 2016 poll. It smartly follows Jack being named the BRITS Critics Choice for 2016 at February’s BRIT Awards, and picking up the BBC Introducing Award at the BBC Awards back in December.  The constant building and consequent success that Jack enjoyed in the UK last year was replicated across the globe too. Support slots in the UK and US with Mumford & Sons were also surrounded by sold-out dates of Jack’s

It's that time of year when we all look back and review what we loved about 2015. After much debate the team at Apple have shared their best of the best. What you see here made the cut—they’re the most visionary, inventive, and irresistible apps, as well as their favorite music, movies, and books of the year. Enjoy - what was your favourite? Best of 2015 TV Movies Books Podcasts Music (iTunes) Apps (iPhone) Apps (iPad) Tap links for the best of Apple Music 2015  Around the World USA Canada Great Britain / Ireland Mexico : Brazil France Germany / Austria Russia India: Japan: Australia  

Some albums are so seminal, they can't be missed. Posted by NME Magazine on  Friday, December 4, 2015

The latest sales update of Adele's 25 is major: Posted by Official UK Charts on  Thursday, November 26, 2015

Hailee Steinfeld will release her highly anticipated debut EP, “ HAIZ” , on November 13 th . In addition, the breakout pop phenomenon and Academy Award-nominated superstar personally unveiled the EP’s cover art and tracklisting today. Not only does “ HAIZ” feature her smash single “Love Myself , ” but it also includes three new unshakable anthems. Opener “Hell No’s and Headphones” cranks up an infectious chant, while “Rock Bottom” showcases her impressive vocal range, and “You’re Such A” shows her cheeky side. This month, she has been chosen as VEVO’s Lift Artist, placing her in good company amongst previous Lift alumni, including Sam Smith, Halsey, Lorde, Kendrick Lamar, and more. “Love Myself” hit #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart and just last month, Hailee performed it on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon . Watch the video for “Love Myself,” which has already amassed 30 Million views and counting, HERE . A true 21 st  century showstopper, HAILEE

"A powerful reminder of an incredible talent” Glamour Island Records will release “Amy”, the Original Soundtrack, on October 30th. The album features music from the universally acclaimed film, directed by BAFTA winning director Asif Kapadia, and now officially the highest grossing British documentary of all time at the UK box office. Indeed “Amy”, in the few months since its release, is a true global box office phenomenon and, officially the second highest grossing documentary of all time globally behind Fahrenheit 9/11. The track listing is as follows:  1. Opening - Antonio Pinto  2. Stronger Than Me - Amy Winehouse   3. Poetic Finale - Antonio Pinto   4. What Is It About Men [Live @ North Sea Jazz Festival] - Amy Winehouse   5. Walk – Antonio Pinto  6. Some Unholy War [Downtempo version] - Amy Winehouse  7. Holiday Texts - Antonio Pinto   8. Kidnapping Amy - Antonio Pinto  9. Like Smoke [Demo

Having spent the last four years away from the limelight, James Morrison makes a welcome return with his new single ‘Demons’, released on September 10th through Island Records. The rousing track, written about resisting the little voices in your head trying to take you down, has Morrison’s signature soulful vocal over a high pitched loop that altogether makes for a rich, uplifting and contemporary sound. ‘Demons’ is the first single from James Morrison’s forthcoming fourth album, details of which are due to be announced on Friday this week. James was recently given an amazing welcome back when he played his first live shows since 2011 - all of which sold out in a matter of seconds. Two nights at Wilton’s Music Hall and one night at the Tabernacle in London where he debuted some of his forthcoming new tracks. The Evening Standard agreed that James was back and at his best, calling his return the “uplifting comeback of a spirited soul man”. When James broke onto the scen