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Back when Jon Muq was living in Uganda, he experienced a transformative musical moment: While cleaning his cousin’s house, he found a video recording of the 1985 “We Are the World” charity single.

“I was intrigued,” the singer-songwriter tells SPIN backstage at SXSW. “I was like, ‘Dude, don’t pay me. Can I take this?’ So that’s when I got introduced really to Western music. … I was so intrigued—I was like, ‘How is everyone’s voice fitting in just one melody?’ Like [with] the tune of the song but all voices can fit in perfectly. I just told myself, ‘I think my voice can fit in between these voices.’”

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Muq went on to discover more influential artists (including Bob Marley), pick up guitar playing, and eventually move to Austin. And with his songwriting—including his debut record, the Dan Auerbach-produced Flying Away—the ultimate focus is storytelling.

“For me as a person, it’s a story,” Muq says. “I never write without a story. I never write without experiencing a moment. All songs are moments, you know? With that, I think if musicians just choose to do that, somehow your signature comes out of that because everyone’s story is different. And everyone’s everyday experience will never be the same.”

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Quando Rondo has secured a plea deal with prosecutors in relation to the extensive charges he was facing for conspiracy to distribute drugs.

A Memphis mother, Sharon, is distraught after her son Chester was arrested for murder. Chester is a college graduate with a summa cum laude distinction and holds a pharmacist license. Sharon describes her 23-year-old son as well-behaved and hardworking, with no prior legal troubles other than a speeding ticket. Arrest and Accusations Chester was arrested […]

“Dirty Love,” the latest single by Small Tok and Michael Rose, represents a compelling fusion of electronic dance music, a signature style that has come to be associated with the innovative Balkan Electro record label. This track is a vibrant addition to the EDM scene, showcasing the collaborative synergy between Small Tok, a rising duo […]

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Introducing Pool Girl, the shimmering, nostalgic new sound from multifaceted creative Allie Nixon, known for her previous work with Little Jet. Her debut single, ‘I Liked It’, marks an exciting new chapter in her musical journey. As Pool Girl, Nixon brings a unique, carefree essence that captivates and excites, making this project a refreshing and compelling addition to the music scene. Dive into the nostalgic vibes and let Pool Girl’s sound wash over you.

Speaking on the release, Pool Girl shares; “’I liked it’ captures the intricacies of casual relationships and the important role they play in our lives. Acknowledging that though they may not be true intimacy, there is a worthwhile light heartedness and playfulness in exploring curiosities.”

‘I Liked It’ radiates with a synth-soaked, glistening quality that feels boldly contemporary while seamlessly blending a nostalgic, 80s-inspired hazy sound. Much like Beach House, Pool Girl champions a dream pop sound, creating a mesmerising sonic experience that is both fresh and familiar.

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Jarvis Cocker and Sleaford Mods have responded to calls from Festival Republic’s Melvin Benn and green entrepreneur Dale Vince to lend their support to the voter turnout campaign Crash the Party.

A selection of country artists including Brittney Spencer, BRELAND, Joy Oladokun have covered Beyoncé’s classics for Apple Music.

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It appears as though the Houston singer’s country reign isn’t quite over just yet – following the release of ‘Cowboy Carter‘, a number of country musicians have teamed up to reinvent some of Beyoncé’s older classics.

In a series of covers for Apple Music Nashville Sessions, six Black country artists have taken on Beyoncé songs and made them their own. Tiera Kennedy, who appeared on ‘Cowboy Carter’s ‘BLACKBIIRD’ and has covered ‘1+1’ for Apple Music, said of the covers: “Beyonce has opened a door that’s going to be really hard to close.”

Meanwhile, Brittney Spencer and Tanner Adell (who also appeared with Kennedy on ‘BLACKBIIRD’ will also score covers of their own, with the two singing ‘Irreplaceable’ and ‘Drunk In Love’ respectively. New Jersey’s BRELAND will take on ‘Sandcastles’, Texas-raised Madeline Edwards will sing ‘Halo’, and Joy Oladokun will put her own spin on ‘II MOST WANTED’.

Take a listen to the compilation below:

Beyoncé released ‘Cowboy Carter’ in March, where NME prasied the record in a five-star review: “In the age of stan culture, sceptics will argue that objective criticism of Beyoncé can feel hard to come by. Those who don’t already love country may find some of ‘Cowboy Carter’s balladeering sections to be a little long, or query whether an artist of Beyoncé’s stature is invoking certain ironies when she rallies her audience to “stand for something”, given her own relative quiet on recent political affairs.

“But even if interpreted only on the grounds of artistic spectacle, it’s an undeniable thrill to see her swing so big on a project that dares her to be so intimate and vocal-focused, while making way for country’s up-and-comers too.”

The record features covers of Dolly Parton‘s ‘Jolene’, who expressed surprise at Beyoncé’s lyric change, along with the aforemention ‘Blackbird’ cover from The Beatles, whose original backing track Beyoncé used with Paul McCartney’s blessing. 

Upon the release of ‘Cowboy Carter’, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to land a US Number One country album.

In other news, Tina Knowles has shared how Beyoncé dealt with childhood bullies.

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Carson Peters’ fiery fiddle and vocal deliver this take on Bob Seger’s ‘Long Twin Silver Line‘ in a fine bluegrass style.  It’s the second single taken from ‘Silver Bullet Bluegrass‘ a Bluegrass tribute to Bob Seger, a concept that the classic rock loving Carson Peters was keen to get involved in as he explains: “I loved the idea and jumped at the chance to be included with the great artists who were already on board.”

‘Silver Bullet Bluegrass ‘ will be out on July 12 via Sony/The Orchard. The 13-track album, which features Bo Bice, Carson Peters, Gary Nichols, Jeff Parker, Josh Shilling, Keith Garrett, Larry Cordle, Robert Hale, Shonna Tucker, Tim Shelton, Tim Stafford, Bill Taylor, and Ward Hayden, will be available on vinyl, compact disc and all streaming platforms.

Carson Peters is among a group of young traditional Bluegrass and Country musicians making a return to the Nashville music scene. Only 20 years old, Carson began his music career in 2011 when he made a guest appearance on NBC’s The Tonight Show With Jay Leno at the age of eight. In 2014, Ricky Skaggs made one of Peters’ biggest dreams a reality when he invited him to perform “Blue Moon of Kentucky” at the Grand Ole Opry.

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Brace for br00tality: New York death metal identities Undeath have just unfurled plans to return down under this spring for a full Australian headline run.

Supported by local brothers-in-gore Gutless (Melbourne) and Resin Tomb (Brisbane), Undeath will be darkening stages across Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this September.

UNDEATH – ‘RISE FROM THE GRAVE’

The venerated masters of the new wave of the old school last paid us a visit in 2023 for the debut instalment of Melbourne’s Into The Fall festival, but this fresh invasion will mark their first ever full-scale headline run on Aussie turf.

The five-piece will be coming armed with their breakout 2022 full-length It’s Time… To Rise From The Grave.

You can suss all the dates and details of the tour down below.

Dates And Venues

Supported by Gutless and Resin Tomb

Wednesday, 18th September – Lynott’s Lounge, Perth, WA*

Thursday, 19th September – Rhino Room, Adelaide, SA

Friday, 20th September – Stay Gold, Melbourne, VIC

Saturday, 21st September – Simo’s Dive In The Water, Sydney, NSW

Sunday, 22nd September – The Brightside, Brisbane, QLD

*Gutless not appearing

Sign up for the early bird pre-sale here

Tickets on sale from 10am Monday, 1st July via Destroy All Lines

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MASSIVE EGO RETURNS WITH COMEBACK SINGLE “IN YOUR OWN DARKNESS” OUT OF LINE MUSIC Massive Ego, the iconic British band led by Marc Massive, is thrilled to announce their comeback with the new single “In Your Own Darkness.” After a two-year hiatus, marked by Marc’s mental health journey and a departure from public life, the band is not […]

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