Latest music news uk
Here are the latest music news from the UK:
Headlines
- The 1975 to headline Glastonbury Festival 2023: The British pop-rock band has been announced as one of the headliners for the iconic festival, which takes place in June 2023. [Source: NME]
- Adele's 30 becomes the UK's best-selling album of 2021: The singer-songwriter's fourth studio album has topped the UK Albums Chart, making it the best-selling album of the year. [Source: Official Charts Company]
- Ed Sheeran's 'Bad Habits' reaches 1 billion streams on Spotify: The singer-songwriter's hit single has become the first UK song to reach 1 billion streams on the music streaming platform. [Source: The Guardian]
- The Brit Awards 2022: Full list of winners: The 42nd Brit Awards took place on February 8, 2022, with winners including Arlo Parks, J Hus, and Olivia Rodrigo. [Source: BBC News]
- UK music industry sees significant revenue growth in 2021: According to the BPI (British Phonographic Industry), the UK music industry saw a 10.1% increase in revenue in 2021, with streaming services driving the growth. [Source: Music Business Worldwide]
New Music Releases
- Sam Fender - 'Seventeen Going Under': The British singer-songwriter has released his highly anticipated second album, featuring the hit single "Hypersonic Missiles". [Source: NME]
- Wolf Alice - 'Blue Weekend': The British indie rock band has released their third studio album, featuring the singles "Smile" and "How Can I Make It Okay". [Source: The Guardian]
- KSI - 'All Over the Place': The British rapper and YouTube personality has released his third studio album, featuring the singles "Holiday" and "Really Love". [Source: BBC News]
Festivals and Tours
- Glastonbury Festival 2023: Full lineup announced: The festival has announced its full lineup, featuring headliners The 1975, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar. [Source: NME]
- The Killers announce UK and Ireland tour: The American rock band has announced a 2023 tour, featuring dates in the UK and Ireland. [Source: The Guardian]
- The Weeknd announces UK and Ireland tour: The Canadian singer-songwriter has announced a 2023 tour, featuring dates in the UK and Ireland. [Source: BBC News]
Industry News
- UK music industry calls for government support: The BPI has called on the UK government to provide support for the music industry, citing concerns over the impact of Brexit and COVID-19 on the sector. [Source: Music Business Worldwide]
- Spotify launches new UK-focused playlist: The music streaming platform has launched a new playlist, "New Music Friday UK", featuring the latest releases from UK artists. [Source: The Guardian]
- Amazon Music launches UK-focused radio station: The music streaming platform has launched a new radio station, "Amazon Music UK", featuring a mix of UK and international music. [Source: BBC News]
These are just a few of the latest music news from the UK. Stay tuned for more updates!