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14 May 2021
Nicki Minaj returns with a new album
‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ sees rap icon Nicki Minaj return after questions around her retirement. Does this album live up to her legendary status?
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14 May 2021
New Music Friday: Emily Daccarett
Emily Darcarett, combines her love of both fashion and music to express herself as an artist. Here she speaks to Voice about her latest release ‘Fading Memories’ and the journey that ensued after deciding to pursue music.
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13 May 2021
Music theory app Sonid and its developer Martijn Ensing
“My main reason for developing Sonid was to hand my students a simple way to learn and practice music theory in their own time and space.”
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12 May 2021
Women reign at The BRIT Awards 2021
This year's Brit Awards saw women dominate. Wins for Dua Lipa, Billie Ellish, and Little Mix as the first all-female winner for British group made this night one to remember.
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12 May 2021
A Spotify playlist for Mental Health Awareness Week
Find your inner zen with the Voice ‘Connecting With You’ Spotify playlist, made to make you feel-good and get you in tune with nature, as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness week.
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10 May 2021
Taylor Swift to receive Global Icon BRIT award
Taylor Swift will be recognised for her contribution and ‘immense impact on music across the world’ at this year's Brit Awards, becoming the first female winner in history.
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10 May 2021
'Higher Power' review, and the curse of Coldplay
Generic poorly-produced pop follows Coldplay’s most exciting album in a decade.
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9 May 2021
2021 BRIT Awards to take place with live crowd as part of UK government pilot scheme
The music awards show will be held at the London O2 Arena and will feature an audience of 4,000 people as the UK government looks to test the viability of live events.
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3 May 2021
The importance of radio during lockdown
During lockdown, we have all had to adapt to the changing conditions of a pandemic. For myself and numerous others, online radio has offered musical discovery and much needed connection with others.
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30 April 2021
Spotify passes 350 million monthly active users mark
In its earning reports for the first quarter of 2021, the company has seen an increase in its user-base and has been vindicated by the success of its podcasts.
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29 April 2021
Manchester International Festival announces programme for 2021
Manchester International Festival (MIF) returns from 1-18 July with a vibrant programme of original new work.
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28 April 2021
Facebook app to introduce Spotify 'miniplayer' for users
The feature will allow users to listen to and shuffle music within the Facebook app and is set to launch in 27 different markets, with Spotify planning to expand into other territories ‘over the coming months’.
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26 April 2021
Apply to be considered for Brighton Fringe Best Newcomer 2021
Voice is running the Best Newcomer Award at Brighton Fringe 2021. If this is your first time at Brighton Fringe, you are eligible to be considered for the shortlist!
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24 April 2021
Guildhall School of Music and Drama announces summer season of events
Guildhall School’s digital events are free to attend, and promise an exciting array of jazz, opera and theatre shows.
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23 April 2021
Open letter signed by Paul McCartney and others demands change in music streaming payments
The letter, signed by musicians such as Chris Martin, Noel Gallagher, Kate Bush and others, calls on Boris Johnson to enforce changes in music streaming to ‘ensure the lawful and fair treatment of music makers’.
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23 April 2021
AJ Tracey gig fined £10,000 for breaking Covid rules
The organisers of an impromptu AJ Tracey gig were hit with a £10,000 Fixed Penalty Notice after huge crowds congregated in Platt Fields Park.
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23 April 2021
Annie Mac leaves BBC Radio 1
The iconic Irish radio presenter and soon-to-be debut novelist will be leaving BBC Radio 1 after 17 years.
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23 April 2021
New Music Friday: Venus Fly Trap Q&A
Voice stepped into a new alternative reality as we spoke to Alex Novak of Venus Fly Trap about the band’s new single ‘Achilles Heel’, inspiration and creative beginnings.