Pearl Jam cancel London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gig “due to illness in the band”

Pearl Jam have announced the cancellation of their London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gig, citing illness within the band as the reason.

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The iconic rock band were supposed to take over the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tomorrow (June 29). Eddie Vedder and co took to their official Instagram account to share a statement explaining why they will no longer be able to go on with their scheduled performance.

“The Pearl Jam concert scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London has regrettably been cancelled due to illness in the band,” began their statement shared on the band’s socials.

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“This decision was the last thing we wanted to have to make, especially as we know so many of you made travel plans based on the tour schedule. There was simply no other option based on our current health and also having to avoid further damage.

“We couldn’t be more disappointed to not play one of our favourite cities this tour. Despite best efforts, rescheduling was not possible at this time due to existing schedule commitments.”

They ended with: “We are deeply grateful for your support and sincerely apologise to the incredible Pearl Jam community for the inconvenience and disappointment. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.”

Pearl Jam previously took over Manchester’s CO-OP Arena on Tuesday (June 25) and according to The Guardian saw Vedder struggle with his voice due to being ill.

Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam gestures to the crowd at Climate Pledge Arena on May 30, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jim Bennett/Getty Images)

Previously speaking to NME about the two London shows the band had slated at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, guitarist Stone Gossard shared: “We’ll probably try to sprinkle in some new stuff every night, and we’re playing some of the hits as well. It’s a good show. The band’s playing pretty well right now. Everyone’s in good spirits.”

He also asked if the band would ever be down to play at Glastonbury and responded with: “I don’t know the answer to that question. I know that we’ve never played before. I think maybe there was an offer a long time ago, but I don’t know that for sure. My impression of it is it’s been a very impactful festival for England in particular. I know that there’s been some amazing breakout performances there. But I haven’t kept up with it that much. Dua Lipa, right?”

In other news, Vedder recently contributed his cover of ‘Save It For Later’ by The Beat (or The English Beat) to season three of The Bear.

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How many artists collaborate without ever meeting? – Music Collaboration Survey

Collaboration has a key part of making music and with the rise in streaming and online communication the old boundaries no longer exist. Collaborations can also have huge benefits when it comes to music promotion.  More and more artists are networking online and working together remotely.  Soundplate recently conducted a large-scale survey of independent artists […]

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Track: Shiva May Care – Falling Down

Brit rock‘ n ‘ rollers Shiva May Care have shared their fiery new single and video, ‘Falling Down.’ The track is taken from their forthcoming new EP, ‘Sound System Kaliyuga!’, which is due out later this year.

Having originally started back in 2017 it wasn’t until last year that the four piece finally settled and cemented line-up consisting of Molly Q (Vocals), J3t L4g (Guitars, Backing Vocals), Jake Trendall
(Bass, Backing Vocals) and Ilias Nikolaidis (Drums). They are now set to release their sophomore EP, which they introduce us with this blistering new single.

Molly Q remarks about the single:

“‘Falling Down’ captures the feeling of being in a position of power and taking pleasure in destruction, like a movie villain”.

Guitarist J3t L4g elaborates about the feel of the song:

“It has a high energy riff inspired by the Datsuns, and the love of Punk and Action Rock. It’s also a great excuse to just use a mild octave pedal and wah wah!”.

With Falling Down, Shiva May Care gives you all you need in life: energetic, rip-roaring riffing, powerful vocals, and a heavy backbeat to swing your mic, too. It’s a great performance from a band who are set for great things this year. Bring on that second EP.

Check it out, here

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Mik Ivy: The 20-year-old prodigy redefining genre boundaries with ‘Superman’

At 20 years old, singer-songwriter Mik Ivy is making waves with his eclectic influences, capturing modern youth culture. From Geneva, now based in London, Mik released his debut single 837 at 17, blending indie pop and alternative rock. Drawing inspiration from artists like Arctic Monkeys and Tyler, the Creator, his debut album, DO NOT TAKE THE FLOWERS, out July 12th, explores themes of young love, hope, and self-acceptance.

Leading up to the album release, Mik Ivy teases fans with his infectious alt-pop single, Superman. The track showcases Mik’s commanding yet soothing vocal presence, while seamlessly blending R&B and pop influences. Produced by BALTHAZARD, Superman captures the essence of early 2000s nostalgia with its silky arrangements and production.

Blending genres ranging from R&B to pop, Superman holds remnants of Ed Sheeran and Justin Timberlake, as Mik Ivy effortlessly finds melodic pockets that sit so nicely on the ear. The output is youthful and radiant, as Mik’s expert songwriting conveys a sense of effortless cool, peppered with an endearing subtlety.

Mik Ivy shares, “Superman to me represents an essential facet of my musical identity, which consists of very upbeat and hype instrumentals layered over hard-hitting, emotionally raw lyrics. I believe this contrast works particularly well in the case of Superman, already making it a staple of my discography.”

Superman plays like a bouncy sunny day, filling your ears with a lighthearted vibe that makes you want to bounce along. Celebrating unapologetic indulgence, Mik Ivy stamps his authority on the pop scene with this radiant new release, kicking off the countdown to his debut album with infectious hooks and a brand of songwriting that reverberates deeply.

As the release of DO NOT TAKE THE FLOWERS draws near, indie music fans are about to meet their newest obsession: Mik Ivy. This inventive musician doesn’t just tip his hat to various genres – he recalibrates them into an undeniably catchy sound that begs repeated listens. From the sidelines, we watch in awe as Mik Ivy disregards the rulebook, splicing genres and birthing a harmonious chaos that entraps his audience.

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Slowly Slowly Return With Anthemic New Single ‘Gimme The Wrench’

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Slowly Slowly have returned with their first taste of new music in almost two years. Dubbed ‘Gimme The Wrench’, the band’s new single takes inspiration from the iconic Good Will Hunting scene that sees Will choose the wrench over the stick and belt.

Produced by Courtney Ballard (5 Seconds of Summer, Waterparks, State Champs) and mixed by UK heavyweight Jon Gilmore (The 1975, Nothing But Thieves), the track began as a concept in the mind of Slowly Slowly frontman Ben Stewart, who wanted to write an ‘Eye Of The Tiger’-esque pump-up anthem for himself as he was heading into a highly stressful period of life. 

Slowly Slowly – ‘Gimme The Wrench’

 “I knew that for the foreseeable future I would be spinning plates across multiple projects, family, touring and I wanted a song that would pump me up for it,” the artist explains in a press statement.

“There’s obviously a lot of reward in stretching out of your depth, and the metaphor of choosing the difficult path, when there are obvious ones of least resistance, seemed to resonate with me.” 

‘Gimme The Wrench’ arrives as Slowly Slowly are gearing up to embark on their first ever tour of the UK and Europe, supporting fellow Aussie act Stand Atlantic, and we’re told it also heralds the first taste of a brand new record on the way.

For now, you can take it for a spin up above.

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DAADA CELEBRATES HER MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE WITH NEW EP ‘HOME’

Multicultural sensation Daada released her sophomore EP Home via her imprint Daada Music on June 21st. Home features collaborations with the likes of Sauti Sol, and was mostly produced in Nairobi, Kenya. The EP is an ode to Daada’s diverse and vibrant heritage. The German-Colombian artist who grew up in Tanzania performed at Sofar Sounds (Germany and Netherlands), and the Reeperbahn Festival, as well as Berlin’s Karneval der Kulturen main stage. 

The first two singles from the EP received editorial support from Spotify and Boomplay, praise from CLASH Magazine as well as radio play on Amazing Radio’s Charlie Ashcroft and Reprezent 107.3FM. Daada’s sound can be aptly described as a distinct blend between Africa and Latin America, as she expertly blends elements from both regions. She also recently went viral on TikTok and Instagram in Kenya, garnering over 500K views on just two videos of her singing. 

Home is a stunning EP which gives the listener a glimpse into Daada’s vibrant, playful and heartwarming world. Daada has put her heart and soul into this EP and it shows. In the focus track ‘Raise The Roof’, she tells the thrilling story of how opposites attract, and uses English and Spanish to bring ‘Raise The Roof’ to life. Home is overflowing with love, passion and fun. It’s filled with music you can dance to, while Daada’s warm, velvety vocals celebrates loved ones, identity, transnationalism, multiculturalism and more. 

Daada added: “‘Home’ is my first truly cohesive body of work. It’s about finding a sense of belonging in diversity and in blurring the lines between categories and labels. It fuses four languages and sounds from Africa and Latin America. I drew a lot of inspiration from growing up multilingual with three “nationalities”, not quite feeling adequately whole anywhere. This EP stands for home being something fluid and it’s a big fat celebration of being colorful and true to who you are.”

Home EP Tracklist:

1. Home

2. Raise the roof 

3. Song for you 

4. Rain

5. Wild

6. CEO

7. Moonlight 

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