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Trent Reznor Wins Golden Globe For A Disney Movie

The hook line from the first song of the first Nine Inch Nails album opened the lyrics “Head like a hole/Black as your soul/I’d rather die than give you control”. The year was 1989. If someone told you then Trent Reznor would one day win a Golden Globe for a Disney movie about a ‘Soul’ you would have thought they were mad.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Atticus Rose, Disney, Golden Globes, Jon Baptiste, Nine Inch Nails, Pixar, soul, Trent Reznor, USA

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Diana Ross Pays Tribute To Mary Wilson

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Diana Ross has saluted the memory of her The Supremes bandmate Mary Wilson following her death on Monday night.

Tagged as: 60s, Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, pop, soul, USA

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Mary Wilson of The Supremes Dies At Age 79

by Paul Cashmere

Mary Wilson, a co-founder of USA Motown soul group The Supremes, has died at age 79. A cause of death has not been revealed.

Tagged as: 60s, Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, pop, soul, the Supremes, USA

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Tom Jones, Forum theatre Melbourne 2014, photo Ros O'Gorman

Tom Jones Is Planning At 2020 Album

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Tom Jones revealed he has been finishing a new record during the Covid-19 lockdown and he is looking forward to releasing it in 2021.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, pop, soul, Tom Jones, UK, Wales

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Jessie J Suffers Mystery Illness Leaving Her Deaf In One Ear

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Jessie J spent Christmas Eve in the hospital after a mysterious illness left her unable to hear or walk properly.

Tagged as: 10s, Jessie J, pop, R&B, soul, UK

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John Oates Has A Christmas Song Called ‘The Christmas Song’

by Paul Cashmere

John Oates, The Christmas Song, Hall & Oates, Hall and Oates, pop, rock, soul, 70s, 80s, USA,

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Hall & Oates, Hall and Oates, John Oates, pop, rock, soul, The Christmas Song, USA

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The Badloves ‘Get On Board’ Set For First Ever Vinyl Release

by Paul Cashmere

The Badloves debut album ‘Get On Board’ will be released on vinyl for the first time ever in April 2021.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Get On Board, Kit Riley, Michael Spiby, rock, soul, The Badloves, Tony Featherstone

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Dionne Warwick Has Recorded With Chance The Rapper

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Dionne Warwick – who is dubbed the Queen of Twitter – jokingly trolled the pair on the micro-blogging site and now she’s announced the release of their song, ‘Nothing’s Impossible’, which will benefit the Hunger Not Impossible initiative.

Tagged as: 10s, 60s, Chance The Rapper, Dionne Warwick, pop, R&B, rap, soul, USA

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Max Merritt’s First Album In 40 Years Released – Michael Chugg Discusses Max

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary Australian promoter Michael Chugg was a lifelong friend of Max Merritt, who passed away on 24 September.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Ambition, I Can Dream, Max Merritt, Michael Chugg, New Zealand, Robert Rigby, soul

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The Soul Movers Debut New Song ‘Strange Love’

by Paul Cashmere

The Soul Movers describe their new song ‘Strange Love’ as ‘Duran Duran meets Eurythmics’.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, Lizzie Mack, Murray Cook, soul, The Soul Movers, The Wiggles

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Erykah Badu Received Conflicting Covid Results

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Erykah Badu was left puzzled by the inconsistent results she received after taking two Covid-19 tests.

Tagged as: 90s, Erykah Badu, Neo-soul, soul, USA

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Stevie Wonder Asks ‘The Universe Is Watching – What Happens Next?’

by Paul Cashmere

Stevie Wonder has delivered a powerful message about unity to the American people following the 2020 election.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, motown, R&B, soul, Stevie Wonder, USA

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The Soul Movers Are Working With Former Sherbet Members

by Paul Cashmere

The Soul Movers’ Lizzie Mack and Murray Cook have been working on new music with Garth Porter and Tony Mitchell, formerly of Sherbet.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, Lizzie Mack, Murray Cook, soul, The Soul Movers

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Is Adele About To Release A New Album?

by Paul Cashmere

Adele is expected to announce a surprise new album for release as soon as 30 October.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Adele, contemporary, pop, R&B, soul, UK

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Stevie Wonder Releases Two New Songs

by Paul Cashmere

Stevie Wonder has released two new songs, his first new songs since 2016.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, funk, soul, Stevie Wonder, USA

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John Legend, Usher Contribute To ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’

by Paul Cashmere

Usher has recorded the new song ‘This Song’ for the upcoming Netflix movie ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’ with John Legend providing original music for the movie.

Tagged as: 00s, John Legend, Kiana Ledé, R&B, soul, USA, Usher

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Joss Stone Is Pregnant With First Child

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Joss Stone is pregnant with her first child.

Tagged as: 00s, Joss Stone, soul, UK

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Max Merritt Dies at Age 79

by Paul Cashmere

New Zealand’s Max Merritt of Australia’s Max Merritt and the Meteors fame, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 79.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, Max Merritt, Max Merritt and the Meteors, New Zealand, R&B, soul

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Michael Kiwanuka Wins Mercury Prize

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Michael Kiwanuka has been announced as the winner of the prestigious annual music accolade the Mercury Prize for his third album, ‘Kiwanuka’, which was released to critical acclaim in November 2019.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, folk, Michael Kiwanuka, soul, UK

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Roy Head Dies Aged 79

by Paul Cashmere

Roy Head, best known for his 1965 global hit ‘Treat Her Right’, has died at the age of 79.

Tagged as: 60s, blues, rock, Roy Head, soul, Texas, USA

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The Badloves Debut Tribal Video

by Paul Cashmere

The Badloves have premiered their video for ‘Tribal’ with Screaming Jets guitarist Scott Kingman handling the video production.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Americana, Australia, rock, soul, The Badloves

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John Fogerty is Amused and Confused That Trump Used Fortunate Son At A Rally

by Paul Cashmere

Former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman and songwriter John Fogerty is amusing Trump has used his song ‘Fortunate Son’ at a rally. The song is about rich people who avoided the draft by abusing their privilege.

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son, John Fogerty, rock, soul, USA

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Kool & The Gang Co-Founder Ronald ‘Khalis’ Bell Dies Aged 68

by Paul Cashmere

Ronald ‘Khalis’ Bell has died at age 68. The cause of death has not been announced.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Kool & The Gang, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Renee Geyer image by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Renée Geyer Celebrates Her 67th With 50 Years In The Music Biz

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s soul legend Renée Geyer will turn 67 years old tomorrow with two milestones to celebrate. She has also clocked up 50 years in the music industry.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, pop, R&B, Renee Geyer, soul

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Vika and Linda Bull on Friday 17 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Vika & Linda Discuss There Most Prolific Year Ever In Lockdown

by Paul Cashmere

2020 was meant to be spent touring for Vika & Linda Bull. They were about to head out on the APIAT Good Times tour when Covid hit and the plans moved to 2021. They set them thinking about what to do. Now its six months and two albums later with the ‘Anthology’ and the ‘Sunday’ albums.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, folk, Linda Bull, roots, soul, Vika & Linda, Vika Bull

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Beyoncé Donated $1m To Black Owned Businesses

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Beyonce celebrated her 39th birthday on Friday by handing out $1 million (£754,000) to struggling Black-owned businesses.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Beyonce, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Sade To Release Her Six Albums In Vinyl Box Set

by Paul Cashmere

Sade has had her six studio album remastered at Abbey Road for the vinyl Box set ‘This Far’.

Tagged as: 80s, Sade, soul, UK

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John Legend Is Making A TV Series About Himself

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John Legend has drawn inspiration from his childhood for his new TV series.

Tagged as: 00s, John Legend, R&B, soul, USA

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CeeLo Green Apologises for Cardi B Nicki Minaj Rant

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Hip-hop star CeeLo Green has withdrawn his harsh criticism of female rappers Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, and Megan Thee Stallion, insisting his comments were taken out of context.

Tagged as: 00s, CeeLo Green, Gnarls Barkley, pop, soul, USA

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Lauryn Hill’s Daughter Speaks Up About Trauma Growing Up

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Lauryn Hill’s eldest daughter has gone public with the “trauma” she suffered growing up with her strict mother, likening the hip-hop star’s disciplinary methods to “slave” beatings.

Tagged as: 90s, Fugees, Lauryn Hill, R&B, soul, USA

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3 Doors Down Cancel Dates After Brad Arnold Diagnosed With Cancer

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Bloc Party Receive Ivor Novello Award

The Ivors Academy has today announced that the four original members of Bloc Party are set to receive an Ivor Novello Award in the Outstanding Song Collection category. This award recognises the pioneering indie-rock band’s exceptional ability and legacy in songwriting throughout their 25-year career. Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong will be honoured with the award at The Ivors with Amazon Music which takes place at Grosvenor House in London on Thursday 22 May 2025.

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