Leisurestuff: Music
Online resources to help you find some great new sounds to listen to.
- Radiooooo [web site]
- Typatone [web site]
- Music/Voice Separation Splitter [web site]
- After learning of Rage Against the Machine's political position, right-wing fans derided them for shunning the band. [web page]
- Astronomers have given David Bowie his own constellation. [web page]
- Andrew Fletcher of Depeche Mode has died at the age of 60. [web page]
- Marie Fredriksson, the Roxette vocalist, died at the age of 61 after a long struggle with illness. [web page]
- A petition has been started to prevent Kanye West from making a tribute album to David Bowie. [web page]
- Punks reminisce about their wildest days, ignoring the bus pass. [web page]
- A train accident in Germany has claimed the lives of at least nine people. [web page]
- The Rolling Stones have asked Trump to refrain from performing their music at campaign rallies. [web page]
- According to recent study, attending concerts might help you live longer. [web page]
- 69-year-old David Bowie succumbs to cancer: 'He gave us magic to last a lifetime,' someone once quipped. [web page]
- Keith Emerson, ELP keyboardist, dies aged 71. [web page]
- Remembering Bruddah Iz: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Still Melts Hearts and Inspires 20 Years Later [web page]
- No. 1 Billboard Artist 100: Justin Bieber; Future, Coldplay. [web page]
- Enrique Iglesias is the most popular Latin artist, while Romeo Santos' 'Propuesta Indecente' is the most popular song. [web page]
- Adam Levine will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [web page]
- Brian May of Queen denies Donald Trump's use of the song "We Are The Champions." [web page]
- Motörhead frontman Lemmy dies at the age of 70. [web page]
- Don Letts: ‘Punk is not mohawks and safety pins. It’s an attitude and a spirit’ [web page]
- Why I Support Bernie Sanders, by Flea [web page]
- Malcolm McLaren dies aged 64 [web page]
- The Eurovision Song Contest has been cancelled for 2020 due to a Coronavirus outbreak. [web page]
- Legendary rock singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. Get the latest developments as they unfold. [web page]
- Christina Grimmie's funeral expenses have been offered by Adam Levine. [web page]
- The final 18 months of David Bowie's life were a creative flurry. [web page]
- After Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg blamed Grenfell victims for their deaths, Stormzy called him "an absolute piece of s***." [web page]
- Madonna is the 2016 Woman of the Year, according to Billboard. [web page]
- The Last Years of David Bowie [web page]
- Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody is reimagined for its 40th anniversary - see the video. [web page]
- In Winslow, Arizona, a bronze statue of Glenn Frey stands on a corner. [web page]
- Andrea Bocelli's Easter performance has elicited both acclaim and tears. [web page]
- This Week in Billboard Chart History: Justin Timberlake Brought 'SexyBack' to No. 1 10 Years Ago This Week in Billboard Chart History: Justin Timberlake Brought 'SexyBack' to No. 1 10 Years Ago This Week in Billboard Chart History: Justin [web page]
- Tony Visconti, David Bowie's long-serving producer, talks about the 'parting gift' that was Blackstar. [web page]
- Bono has released a new song in honour of the coronavirus victims in Italy. [web page]
- After the ruling, Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to Kesha's cause. [web page]
- Michael Jackson and Beyoncé songwriter LaShawn Daniels died in a vehicle accident at the age of 41. [web page]
- Greats like Sly Stone should be honoured while they are still alive. [web page]
- Serj Tankian of System of a Down performs a new political song called 'Artsakh.' [web page]
- Disney Channel Casts 'High School Musical 4'. [web page]
- Europeans, according to J Hus, are "pushing LGBT upon" Africa and "weaponizing" homosexuality. [web page]
- Iggy Pop Naked for NYC Art Class [web page]
- During the Super Bowl downpour, Prince performs "Purple Rain." [web page]
- Exclusive: Jennifer Lopez is set to release a Spanish album, which will be executive produced by Marc Anthony. [web page]
- At the Super Bowl, Lady Gaga will perform the National Anthem. [web page]
- Brian May was taken to the hospital after a gardening accident ripped his buttocks to bits. [web page]
- The funeral of Lemmy will be broadcast live on YouTube. [web page]
- Adele Surprises Terminally Ill Belfast Fan with a Visit. [web page]
- In Minnesota, a petition is being circulated to replace Christopher Columbus' monument with one of Prince. [web page]
- Prince: ‘I was right about the internet – tell me a musician who’s got rich off it’ [web page]
- Little Richard, the founding father of rock and roll and the singer of "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally," has died at the age of 87. [web page]
- The Solo Material of Harry Styles: What We Want to Hear (And Don't Want to Hear). [web page]
- As Stormzy joins Harry Styles on stage for Vossi Bop, he yells "f*** the government and f*** Boris." [web page]
- Prince defied all expectations of what a black American man should be. [web page]
- David Bowie, as remembered by… [web page]
- Buddy Holly's Rock'n'Roll Legacy Continues on 60 Years After His Death: Buddy Holly's rock'n'roll legacy lives on 60 years after his death in an aircraft accident. [web page]
- As K-pop fans drown out 'racist' hashtags, BTS: Black Lives Matter announces a $1 million contribution. [web page]
- Kanye West claims to be $53 million in debt and seeks assistance from Mark Zuckerberg. [web page]
- India's first trans band: 'Don't hide us away – don't keep us in a cage' [web page]
- Morrissey: eating meat is the same as paedophilia. [web page]
- YG Entertainment Renews Contracts With CL and Dara After 2NE1 Officially Disbands. [web page]
- Brian Howe, the frontman of Bad Company, died of heart arrest at the age of 66. [web page]
- Rapper BoB insists the Earth is flat: 'I didn't wanna believe it either' [web page]
- Drake Tracks Down Lil Baby's 'Wants and Needs' Verse Rapper. [web page]
- Trump has been ordered by the Village People to cease playing 'Macho Man' and 'YMCA' at rallies. [web page]
- Before disbanding, 2NE1 will release their last single. [web page]
- Oprah Winfrey, according to 50 Cent, exclusively 'goes after black males' accused of sexual assault. [web page]
- Elton John performs a passionate rendition of "I'm Still Standing" during a coronavirus event. [web page]
- Willie Nelson Is Still Going Strong With Songs, Sons, Shows, and Grass. [web page]
- Stevie Nicks self-portraits shown for the first time: 'I never thought anyone would ever see these pictures'. [web page]
- Is country music ready for the Dixie Chicks to be forgiven? [web page]
- Scotty Moore, guitarist for Elvis Presley, died at the age of 84. [web page]
- Ariana Grande Impersonates Britney Spears, Shakira, Rihanna, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston in 'SNL' Tidal Skit [web page]
- Obituary for David Bowie. [web page]
- Lazarus is a song from David Bowie's last album, Blackstar, and it has a video. [web page]
- GZA of Wu-Tang Clan claims that poetry is no longer present in contemporary rap. [web page]
- David Bowie in Australia: an extraterrestrial from another world performing for us. [web page]
- In a stinging op-ed, Barbra Streisand called Trump a "one-man weapon of global devastation." [web page]
- Fans of David Bowie gather in Brixton to shout his praises in a video tribute. [web page]
- Dua Lipa urges followers to support Labour at general election: 'Your vote counts' [web page]
- Afeni Shakur, Tupac Shakur's mother and an activist, died at the age of 69. [web page]
- Chvrches' 'I will not tolerate online misogyny,' says Lauren Mayberry. [web page]
- David Bowie's life and career – in pictures. [web page]
- In the 'Stairway to Heaven' trial, Led Zeppelin triumphed. [web page]
- The Ramones have been around for forty years and have been described as "the brightest stupid band you ever heard." [web page]
- Adele on Beyonce at the Grammys: 'What the F--- Does She Have to Do to Win Album of the Year?' [web page]
- On Blackstar, was David Bowie bidding farewell? [web page]
- On His Dinner With David Bowie and Ray Bradbury, Alice Cooper [web page]
- Joe Walsh cancels his concert when his ties to the Republican Party were revealed. [web page]
- In his hometown of Brixton, David Bowie announced a street party. [web page]
- Madonna's Top 40 Billboard Hits [web page]
- Chance the Rapper wins the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, beating both Drake and Kanye West. [web page]
- White individuals who argue that "all lives matter" should "shut the f**k up," according to Billie Eilish. [web page]
- The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, the Who, Roger Waters, and the Young Confirm Mega-Fest. [web page]
- Mumford & Sons will donate proceeds from their North Carolina show to an LGBT charity. [web page]
- Melanie Panayiotou, George Michael's younger sister, was discovered dead at her house on Christmas Day at the age of 55. [web page]
- Rappers should make N-word-free versions of their songs, according to Trevor Noah. [web page]
- Boris Johnson, according to Stormzy, has encouraged bigotry in the United Kingdom. [web page]
- Glenn Frey, guitarist for the Eagles, has died at the age of 67. [web page]
