After the release of ‘I Want You To Freak’, a bassy, bouncing dancehall track full of their signature energy and charm, X Factor winners Rak-Su are set to join Olly Murs, on his 2019 UK May arena tour as his special guests!

Ever since the four-piece from Watford dominated our TV screens last autumn on X factor, we knew they were different. Each week Ashley, Jamaal, Myles and Mustafa sang and danced their way to the winner’s crown on the back of their own songs, becoming the only act in the show’s history to win performing their own original music.

You can see the boys support Olly on the following UK arena dates:
May 2019
Weds 1st ABERDEEN, BHGE Arena
Fri 3rd  GLASGOW, The SSE Hydro
Mon 6th  NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena
Thurs 9th BOURNEMOUTH, International Centre
Fri 10th  BIRMINGHAM, Genting Arena
Mon 13th DUBLIN, 3Arena
Tues 14th BELFAST, SSE Arena
Thurs 16th LONDON, The O2
Fri 17th  LONDON, The O2
Mon 20th NEWCASTLE, Metro Radio Arena
Thurs 23rd LEEDS, First Direct Arena
Fri 24th  SHEFFIELD, Sheffield FlyDSA Arena
Tues 28th CARDIFF, Motorpoint Arena
Thurs 30th LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena
Fri 31st  MANCHESTER, Manchester Arena

June 2019
Fri 7th   GLOUCESTER, Kingsholm Stadium

Tickets go on sale Friday October 12th at 930am and are available from www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

Olly Murs celebrates a decade at the top with ‘You Know I Know’, his sixth album, two discs that feature a brand new album and a sparkling hits collection of songs everyone knows. Highlights include the glorious ‘Love Me Again’, ‘Feel The Same’ featuring Nile Rogers on guitar, and the title track featuring Shaggy. Once again Olly has worked closely with Steve Mac, Steve Robson and Wayne Hector.

Rak-Su are currently holed up in the studio working hard on their debut album with a host of A list producing and writing talent including Wayne Hector (Nicki Minaj), Rykeyz (Wiz Khalifa), Jamie Scott (Ed Sheeran), MNEK, Ali Tamposi (Justin Bieber) and Grammy Award Winning Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor (Drake). Hold onto something tightly, Rak-Su are about to blow your socks off.

https://www.raksu-official.com/

“Canary” and “The Trouble With Wanting”—two new songs from four-time Grammy Award winning artist Joy Williams—are out today. Listen HERE. In addition to the official audio, live performance versions of both tracks—filmed at a recent show at The Franklin Theatre—can be viewed here: “Canary” and “The Trouble With Wanting.”

Both songs are from Williams’ highly anticipated new album, ‘Front Porch’, to be released in 2019 via Sensibility/Thirty Tigers. Produced by Kenneth Pattengale of The Milk Carton Kids and engineered by Matt Ross-Spang, ‘Front Porch’ represents a new chapter in Williams’ career, who recorded the album in Nashville during the pregnancy of her second child. She reflects, “There is an energy that is very creative in having a baby. It gives a sense of urgency on top of all the creative energy. Cellularly, your body is experiencing something really different.

Everything you are feeling is elevated. And you have a time-stamped sense of urgency.” Already receiving critical acclaim, Rolling Stone states the new music, “…is both familiar and new, and explicitly clear that there’s nothing missing when she goes it alone.”

“So much of this is about coming home,” says Williams. “Whether to a physical place or to yourself. The lines on my face, I can see them more clearly now. But a lot of them are laugh lines. This record feels like breathing more deeply into who I am. Come what may.”

Joy Williams is the winner of four Grammy Awards. She has released four solo albums and four EPs since her self-titled debut in 2001. She was half of The Civil Wars from 2009 until 2014, after which she released her solo LP, 2015’s VENUS, which was praised by NPR Music for it’s “new, more adventurous pop sound,” furthering, “Williams takes on this material without shirking its heaviness, but her gift for melodies that rise up like warm winds brings a climate of grace to even the most difficult subject matter.”

In celebration of the new music, Williams will embark on a series of US tour dates this fall. These performances follow a string of sold-out summer shows—her first live performances since 2015.

Rising UK stars Ward Thomas (24 year old twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy), release their jubilant new single ‘Never Know’ (available on all platforms from today), taken from their eagerly anticipated forthcoming album ‘Restless Minds’ out February 1st on WTW Music/Sony Music. The girls will also tour the UK in the new year.

Written by Ward Thomas alongside Rebekah Powell and Jessica Sharman (who also co-wrote recent single ‘Lie Like Me’) and produced by Joe Rubel (Ed Sheeran, Tom Grennan), ‘Never Know’, is an empowering, arms-aloft pop anthem that they call their ‘ranty song’ and if you listen carefully, secretly features a reversed sample of a dog growl!

“Never Know” is a song we have always wanted to write” say the girls; “It’s for anyone who has been rejected in a friendship, relationship or in work. But out of that rejection comes empowerment and a sense of freedom and release which gives you the courage to do what you believe in and be yourself.”

Ward Thomas play the following UK dates with tickets on sale at 9am Friday 12th October with a special fan pre-sale starting at 9am on Wednesday 10th October. For more info visit www.wardthomasmusic.com.

February 2019
Sun 24th   BEXHILL, De La Warr Pavilion
Mon 25th  YORK, Barbican
Tues 26th  GUILDFORD, G-Live
Wed 28th  BRISTOL, O2 Academy
March 2019
Fri 1st   CAMBRIDGE, Junction
Sat 2nd   NORWICH, Open
Mon 4th   CARDIFF, St David’s
Tues 5th   LEICESTER, De Montfort Hall
Wed 6th   MANCHESTER, Albert Hall
April 2019
Mon 1st   BIRMINGHAM Institute
Tues 2nd   SOUTHAMPTON, O2 Guildhall
Wed 3rd   LONDON, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Fri 5th   GLASGOW, SWG3
Sat 6th   GATESHEAD, Sage

Lyrically the twins have tackled issues close to their hearts on ‘Restless Minds’, including pertinent observations on social media, the women’s movement, what ‘the truth’ means in 2018 and mental health. “We couldn’t help but address social media and the subconscious competition it creates,” says Lizzy. “There’s a fake reality that everyone our age is falling for right now. Scroll down, see my page, look at my perfect life!”

Catherine and Lizzy will also feature in the forthcoming BBC Radio 1 documentary “Beyond Nashville”, presented by Scott Mills, exploring Country Music’s extraordinary success in the UK charts this year. The doc explores how the genre has changed and grown on both sides of the pond. Along the way Scott speaks to some of the biggest artists on today’s scene including Ward Thomas. “Beyond Nashville” and will be out on BBC Radio1’s iPlayer channel on 19th October and also on BBC red button.

Restless Minds is the follow up to their 2016 No.1 charting major label debut ‘Cartwheels’ and firmly establishes Ward Thomas as leading exponents of new wave country tinged pop. ‘Restless Minds’ is available to pre-order now.

Not content with having a summer smash hit with the glorious ‘Rise’ Ft Jack & Jack, unstoppable hit-maker Jonas Blue returns with an even bigger single, ‘Polaroid’, featuring Liam Payne and Nashville star Lennon Stella out now on Positiva via Virgin EMI. It is taken from his debut album which will be released in November.

Listen to ‘Polaroid (feat. Liam Payne and Lennon Stella) https://jonasblue.lnk.to/Polaroid

It’s been quite a summer for Jonas Blue, who enjoyed a hugely successful Ibiza residency at Hi that ended last month.

Produced by Jonas Blue and written by Jonas, JP Cooper, Sam Romans and Ed Drewett, ‘Polaroid’ is a heaven sent slice of R&B pop replete with a truly anthemic chorus and an irresistible groove. The official lyric video shows a flurry of Polaroid snaps of Jonas, Liam and Lennon set against a Manhattan backdrop.  Watch here: https://JonasBlue.lnk.to/PolaroidLyricVideo

With ‘Rise’ fast becoming one of the biggest hits of the year (with over 500 million global streams already), ‘Polaroid’ looks set to continue Jonas’ hot streak that has seen him accrue over 5 billion streams worldwide and 30 million single sales globally. Jonas also has 4 BRIT award nominations and across his past singles (Fast Car, Perfect Strangers, Mama) has been certified platinum over 85 times around the world, with Rise looking set to hit platinum imminently.

Former One Direction alum Liam Payne needs no introduction while rising pop star and actress Lennon Stella is best known for her breakout role in the popular TV show Nashville.

In addition to his Ibiza residency, Jonas Blue has recently launched a record label Blue Future, as well as spending the summer playing festivals around the world. Having worked on remixes and collaborations for the likes of Ellie Goulding, Becky Hill, MK, James Bay and Sabrina Carpenter, he is quickly establishing himself as a producer, writer, DJ and fast becoming the UK’s biggest breakout star this year.

Today, Rod Stewart’s 30th studio album ‘Blood Red Roses’ went straight to the top of the UK Official Album chart, making it his ninth UK Number 1!

Having taken the top spot over fellow pop legend Cher – with whom Rod once duetted – Rod is proud to have scored yet another No.1 album, 50 years after signing his first record contract.

Rod said of the news, “Thank you to the Great British Public for making Blood Red Roses #1. I’m grateful, I’m humbled, and feel like I just scored the winning goal in front of the home crowd.’

The singer has now had more UK No.1 albums than Bob Dylan, Elton John and Paul McCartney, with UK sales in excess of 11.5 million.

‘Blood Red Roses’ highlights Stewart’s acclaimed songwriting roots – blending the poignant observation, self-reflective introspection and playful swagger which established him as one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. Co-produced by Rod’s long-term collaborator Kevin Savigar, ‘Blood Red Roses’ moves easily from acoustic driven folk through Motown-tinged pop/R&B to unadulterated rock’n’roll and heart-melting ballads.

A deeply personal 13-track collection of originals and three covers, this album – his first in three years – follows international bestsellers ‘Another Country’ (2015) and ‘Time’ (2013) and is Rod at his very best.

Rod plays a string of massive outdoor UK shows in 2019:

May
Weds 22nd  BRISTOL, Ashton Gate Stadium
Fri 31st   SOUTHAMPTON, St Mary’s Stadium

June
Sat 1st   YORK, York Racecourse
Tues 4th   MILTON KEYNES, Stadium MK
Fri 7th   IPSWICH, Portman Road Stadium
Sat 8th   WOLVERHAMPTON, Molineux Stadium
Wed 12th  ABERDEEN, AECC
Fri 14th   BOLTON, University of Bolton Stadium

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons will release their fourth studio album, entitled ORIGINS, on November 9th via KIDinaKORNER/Polydor Records. The album is available for pre-order HERE. Those who pre-order will receive instant downloads of two Origins tracks: the band’s worldwide smash “Natural,” and “Zero,” from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film Ralph Breaks The Internet. Watch the video for “Natural” HERE. Listen to “Zero” HERE.  View Origins album trailer HERE.

Origins was conceived as a sister album to Evolve continuing its predecessor’s sonic explorations. “It’s about seeking new ground but also appreciating your roots,” says lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, whose bandmates include guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and drummer Daniel Platzman. “When we create, we create with no boundaries, no rules. We find it thrilling to make music that feels different and new to us.”

Imagine Dragons joined forces with producers Joel Little (Lorde, Khalid), Mattman & Robin (Selena Gomez, Carly Rae Jepsen), and John Hill (Florence + the Machine) to sculpt the kaleidoscopic and kinetically charged sound of Origins. With the band artfully blending rock, hip-hop, pop, and folk, the album is etched in inventive textures that never distract from an essential element of Imagine Dragons: lyrics that speak to a sometimes-painful self-awareness, but ultimately uplift and inspire.

Origins will be released 16 months after Imagine Dragons’ previous album, Evolve, which is certified Gold in the UK and entered the chart at #3, and is now certified double platiunum in the US. Evolve was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album and spawned three huge hits: “Believer,” “Thunder,” which scored a Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Grammy nomination; and “Whatever It Takes”.  Imagine Dragons is the eighth most-listened-to artist globally on Spotify with over 40 million monthly listeners.

Following the release of his swaggering new single ‘Moves’ featuring Snoop Dogg, Olly Murs returns with his dazzling new album ‘You Know I Know’, out November 9th on RCA Records.

‘You Know I Know’ is a landmark release for Olly Murs who celebrates a decade at the top with this, his sixth album, two discs that feature a brand new album and a sparkling hits collection of songs everyone knows. “And the other album is songs only I know,” Olly says. “For now.”

Highlights include the glorious ‘Love Me Again’, ‘Feel The Same’ featuring Nile Rodgers on guitar, and the title track featuring Shaggy. Once again Olly has worked closely with Steve Mac, Steve Robson and Wayne Hector.

‘You Know, I Know’ is the follow up to ‘24HRS’ which Olly toured last year selling over 600,000 tickets across 24 sold out UK dates. Olly embarks on a 16 date UK arena tour next May including two shows at London The O2 May 16th and 17th. Olly Murs plays:

May 2019
Weds 1st  ABERDEEN, BHGE Arena
Fri 3rd  GLASGOW, The SSE Hydro
Mon 6th  NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena
Thurs 9th  BOURNEMOUTH, International Centre
Fri 10th  BIRMINGHAM, Genting Arena
Mon 13th DUBLIN, 3Arena
Tues 14th BELFAST, SSE Arena
Thurs 16th LONDON, The O2
Fri 17th  LONDON, The O2
Mon 20th NEWCASTLE, Metro Radio Arena
Thurs 23rd LEEDS, First Direct Arena
Fri 24th  SHEFFIELD, Sheffield FlyDSA Arena
Tues 28th CARDIFF, Motorpoint Arena
Thurs 30th LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena
Fri 31st  MANCHESTER, Manchester Arena
June 2019
Fri 7th  GLOUCESTER, Kingsholm Stadium

Tickets go on sale Friday October 12th at 930am and are available from http://www.gigsandtours.com/ and www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Now firmly established in his red chair as a judge on The Voice, Olly has five multi-platinum albums under his belt, 4 #1 UK albums, 4# UK singles and 6 #1 airplay tracks. He has over 17.5m followers across his socials and without doubt is the X Factor’s most successful male artist ever.

Full tracklisting for ‘You Know I Know Know’ below:

CD1
1. Moves (feat. Snoop Dogg)
2. Go Hard
3. Love Me Again
4. Excuses
5. You Know I Know (feat. Shaggy)
6. Feel The Same
7. Somebody New
8. Mark On My Heart
9. Take Your Love
10. Maria
11. Talking To Yourself
12. Younger
Deluxe:
13. Love You Better
14. Footsteps

CD2: The Hits
1. Dance With Me Tonight
2. Troublemaker (Ft. Flo Rida)
3. Up  (ft. Demi Lovato)
4. Heart Skips A Beat (ft. Rizzle Kicks)
5. Dear Darlin’
6. Wrapped Up (ft. Travie McCoy)
7. You Don’t Know Love
8. Kiss Me
9. Please Don’t Let Me Go
10. Thinking Of Me
11. Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson ‘Unpredictable’
12. Grow Up
Deluxe:
13. Busy
14. Right Place Right Time

Rod Stewart’s 30th studio album ‘Blood Red Roses’, out now on Decca Records, went straight to the top of the UK Official Album mid-week chart today and it’s on course to become his ninth UK Number 1!

‘Blood Red Roses highlights Stewart’s acclaimed songwriting roots – blending the poignant observation, self-reflective introspection and playful swagger which established him as one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. Co-produced by Rod’s long-term collaborator Kevin Savigar, ‘Blood Red Roses’ moves easily from acoustic driven folk through Motown-tinged pop/R&B to unadulterated rock’n’roll and heart-melting ballads.

‘Blood Red Roses’, a deeply personal 13-track collection of originals and three covers, is quite simply peak Rod Stewart.  The album’s first single, ‘Didn’t I’, is about the damage drugs can do from a parent’s point of view. This new album, his first in three years, follows international bestsellers ‘Another Country’ (2015) and ‘Time’ (2013) and will be released nearly 50 years to the date from when he signed his very first solo recording contract.

Rod plays a string of massive outdoor UK shows in 2019:

May
Weds 22nd   BRISTOL, Ashton Gate Stadium
Fri 31st    SOUTHAMPTON, St Mary’s Stadium

June
Sat 1st    YORK, York Racecourse
Tues 4th    MILTON KEYNES, Stadium MK
Fri 7th    IPSWICH, Portman Road Stadium
Sat 8th    WOLVERHAMPTON, Molineux Stadium
Wed 12th   ABERDEEN, AECC
Fri 14th    BOLTON, University of Bolton Stadium

Following the release of her acclaimed new album E.G.O. this summer, singer-songwriter Lucie Silvas will host a special London show at The Courtyard on December 1st.

Fans will have the rare chance to enjoy an intimate evening of live music and stories about life, Nashville and the making of ‘E.G.O.’ in the unique setting of East London’s The Courtyard Theatre while Lucie is in the UK on tour with American country duo Brothers Osborne. Tickets will go on sale Friday October 5th at 9am HERE.

Hailed for her “gutsy, smouldering vocals…razor-sharp lyrics and sparkling melodies” (Rolling Stone), Lucie Silvas has earned critical-acclaim both internationally and stateside. The British-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter has delivered an album that effortlessly mixes soul, funk, rock and country.

As well as headlining The Courtyard, Lucie is special guest on the Brothers Osborne UK tour:

November
Sun 25th   GLASGOW, O2 Academy
Tues 27th  NEWCASTLE, O2 Academy
Weds 28th  MANCHESTER, Manchester Academy
Fri 30th   NOTTINGHAM, Rock City

December
Sat 1st   LONDON, The Courtyard
Sun 2nd   LONDON, O2 Forum Kentish Town

Lucie Silvas is a pianist, songwriter, and vocalist whose genre-defying music has led to performances with a diverse range of artists to date including Elton John and James Bay and has spent the better part of the past two years touring with the likes of Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert.

Olly Murs has released his brand new single ‘Moves Ft Snoop Dogg’.  Written by Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac, it’s a massive slice of pure pop joy and you can watch the lyric video here!

When Olly started working on his forthcoming new album he reached out to Ed Sheeran and couldn’t believe his ears when he heard ‘Moves’. Both Olly and Ed were keen to add a melodic US rapper to the track, and the only name on both their lists was Snoop Dogg.

“Snoop was just perfect for the song,” Olly enthuses. “There’s no one else that has that much character in his raps. He’s such an original.”

What began life as a really good track was transformed into an instant classic and features as the end credits track on the forthcoming Johnny English Strikes Again, in cinemas October 5th through Universal Pictures. Director David Kerr says ‘Olly’s track is the perfect feel-good tune for the end of the movie. It’s incredibly catchy – and the lyrics are uncannily apt. Let’s face it, no-one has “moves” like Johnny English.’

Olly, who joined the Voice as a judge last season and returns in the new year, is currently putting the finishing touches on his new album, his first since ’24 HRS’ in 2016 featuring the smash hit ‘You Don’t Know Love’. Olly toured the album last year, playing 24 sold out dates in the UK, selling over 600,000 tickets.

After a blockbuster summer of live dates supporting Little Mix, Rak-Su release their eagerly anticipated new single ‘I Want You To Freak’ out now on Syco Music.

Watch the lyric video HERE

Ever since the four-piece from Watford dominated our TV screens last autumn on The X Factor we knew they were different. Each and every week Ashley, Jamaal, Myles and Mustafa sang and danced their way to the winner’s crown on the back of their own songs, becoming the only act in the show’s history to win performing their own original music. No mean feat!

Working with producers/writers Banx & Ranx (Charli XCX, Gorillaz) and Rykeyz (Wiz Khalifa) Rak-Su’s classic new single ‘I Want You To Freak’ spins Adina Howard’s R&B classic ‘Freak Like Me’ into a bassy, bouncing dancehall track full of their signature energy and charm, and is guaranteed to leave a smile on your face.

Dimelo, the group’s winners’ duet with Wyclef Jean and Naughty Boy, debuted at #1 on iTunes and top 3 in the UK singles chart, going on to sell over 320k, knocking Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé off the top spot in the process. The day after being crowned winners also saw Rak-Su achieve an incredible five songs in the iTunes Top 6 at one point, including Dimelo at No.1.

Since then they have been working hard on their debut album with a host of A-list producing and writing talent including Wayne Hector (Nicki Minaj), Rykeyz (Wiz Khalifa), Jamie Scott (Ed Sheeran), MNEK, Ali Tamposi (Justin Bieber) and Grammy Award Winning Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor (Drake).

Today, Columbia Records has released “Don’t Lie To Me,” a new single written and recorded by Barbra Streisand from her upcoming album Walls, due out November 2nd. It’s Streisand’s first album primarily consisting of original songs since 2005. “Don’t Lie To Me” is a stirring precursor to the forthcoming Walls, the first Barbra Streisand album to encompass a unified social theme. Led by the passionate plea, “Don’t Lie To Me,” Streisand shares the guiding principles and values she has believed in, spoken about, and fought for her entire life.
Fans can obtain “Don’t Lie To Me” and pre-order Walls both available today here.

WALLS finds Barbra exploring both her concerns and hopes for the future in a collection filled with beautiful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. In addition to the three original tunes which the Oscar-winning songwriter contributed to, the songs on Walls explore topics near to the celebrated artist’s heart. Streisand also brings a fresh perspective to the classic songs “Imagine” and “What A Wonderful World,” and the Bacharach/David pop standard “What The World Needs Now.” The penultimate song that Streisand sings is a timely one called “Take Care Of This House” by the legendary composer Leonard Bernstein and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner.

Streisand’s “What’s On My Mind,” the first song she conceived of for Walls, “Don’t Lie To Me” and “The Rain Will Fall” all speak to core issues she believes in. For all her many record-breaking and award-winning accomplishments as a singer, actress, film director, producer, screenplay writer, author and songwriter, Streisand’s dedicated social activism and commitment to philanthropy have always equaled her artistic passions.

To serve her inspirational themes, she shares production and arrangement duties on the new album with Walter Afanasieff, John Shanks and David Foster – all Grammy recipients for Producer of the Year – and Songwriter Hall of Fame recipient Desmond Child.  Streisand’s vision also comes through on the defining title track “Walls,” with lyrics specifically written for the album by revered Streisand collaborators Alan & Marilyn Bergman.

Over the course of her astonishing career, Streisand has recorded a number of songs that address the human condition. Recognized as one of the foremost interpreters of contemporary song, “Don’t Lie To Me,” and the other songs on Walls are sure to add to her enduring legacy as an award-winning singer and songwriter. In 1977, she became the first woman to win an Oscar for composing the music to the timeless standard “Evergreen” (Love Theme from A Star Is Born), which also went on to win the Grammy for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe. In addition, she has been duly recognized throughout her career for compositions on film projects emblematic of her songwriting gifts.

Streisand is the only recording artist in history to achieve a #1 Album in six consecutive decades. She has recorded 52 gold, 31 platinum and 13 multi-platinum albums in her career. She is the only woman to make the All-Time Top 10 Best Selling Artists list. Streisand has had 34 albums make the Top 10 on the US charts, the only female artist to have achieved this milestone, tying her with Frank Sinatra. She is also the female artist with the most number one albums in Billboard’s history. Widely recognized as an icon for her artistic achievements, she has been awarded two Oscars, ten Grammys including two special Grammys, five Emmys, three Peabodys, and eleven Golden Globes including the Cecil B. DeMille Award. In 2015, President Barack Obama presented her with the highest civilian honor the United States bestows, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She had already received the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton in 2000, as well as France’s prestigious Legion of Honor.

Tracklisting Below:

1. What’s On My Mind
2. Don’t Lie To Me
3. Imagine / What A Wonderful World
4. Walls
5. Lady Liberty
6. What The World Needs Now
7. Better Angels
8. Love’s Never Wrong
9. The Rain Will Fall
10. Take Care Of This House
11. Happy Days Are Here Again