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British Breakthrough Act nominees include James Bay, Wolf Alice, Catfish and Bottlemen, Jess Glynne and Years & Years Some proper eyebrow-raisers in the Brits noms Posted by NME Magazine on  Thursday, January 14, 2016

xxxxxxxxxx Starman David Bowie 8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016

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