Black Butter launching exclusive nights in October!
If you know your music, you have to know the awesome label Black Butter whose ability to identify talent is tantamount to predictions that Nostradamus would be proud of-think Rudimentals, Jess Glynne and Clean Bandit. Recently they celebrated their 5th anniversary-it’s shocking considering the mark they have already made on the UK scene and of course the global music scene...
KA Drinks and Grime Daily present the Rated Awards
Here’s a quick post on a new music award ceremony being launched by KA Drinks and Grime Daily called the Rated Awards. Celebrating artists from the ‘urban world’, names like Kano, Ghetts and Fekky will be performing some on point sets. The Rated Award ceremony obviously seeks to elevate those from the ‘urban sector’ who may have been overlooked by...
Rita Ora – releases new single -Body On Me ft Chris Brown
Ok here’s a quick one with a UK favourite export- Rita Ora whose new single Body On Me is already getting some major radio play since it dropped a few days ago. The track features another one of our favourites with Chris Brown dropping that all important US cross over connection. The track should of course be huge but that’s...
One to Watch: Halsey
Ashley Frangipane, better known by her stage name Halsey, is a twenty year old singer raised in Washington, New Jersey. After her music became a sensation on YouTube, Halsey's career took off, and she is now considered one of the hottest artists of the moment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWCOW7TaGQEThis fresh new talent hit the scene last year when she signed with Astralwerks and...
Dumblonde talk EXCLUSIVELY to their UK fans! #BlondeMafia
Recently here at Flavourmag we told you how the two hottest ex Danity Kane members, Aubrey O'Day and Shannon Bex, had joint forces to create the brand new electro pop duo, Dumblonde. We also gave you the UK pre-oder link to their self titled debut album and showcased their debut visual for their track "White Lightning". http://youtu.be/eAPpMfPKXRgSince then the girls...
Female pop duo She Knowz interview and new track ‘You Disturb Me’
Female pop duo She Knowz has announced the release of their second single ‘You Disturb Me’, taking from their debut EP of the same name. ‘You Disturb Me’ was released July 27th with the EP available to purchase now on all major media providers. She Knowz is made up of cousins Shannon Goode and Natasha Leigh, who at an early age decided to pursue their love of music...
Can you hear the Sounds Of The Sirens?
If you perform at Glastonbury it’s a sign that you have might it right? Sounds Of The Sirens from Devon can now cross that particular achievement off their bucket list having performed at the legendary festival this year. The duo of Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood brought their brand of British folk to the Avalon Stage at the yearly event...
Shift K3Y brings Off The Record
If Shift K3Y had another profession apart from producer, singer songwriter he would probably be a butcher in an abattoir because with this latest release the man slaughters production. His latest ep is so classy that once you listen to it you are propelled into a higher echelon of class (above aristocracy) where you can look down on those lower level...
State Of Play release their ep Talking In Static
Energy, verve alternative rock, hip-hop with a lead female singer Melissa McAnulty welcome to State Of Play who I like rather like a hot chocolate, with cream and marsh mellows on a rather cold day. Live music is the way forward and this London trio have been bringing huge portions of live raucous energy in and around the capital. Here the...
Johnson Orchid brings-Dance It Off
I have known about Johnson Orchid for a bit of time and last year he put out some material that delved into that dance/rnb (ish) like sound with I’ll Be There. This year Johnson Orchid premiered his track Girl on SBTV-it actually reminded a little bit of Craig David’s Fill Me (2000) but nostalgia aside Johnson returns with his latest...
Dumblonde release the UK pre order for their self titled debut album!
Ex Danity Kane members Aubrey O'Day and Shannon Bex finally release the UK pre order for their self titled "Dumblonde" debut album, with five instant downloadable tracks!Dumblonde are the brand new electro pop duo formed by two ex Danity Kane members, Aubrey O'Day and Shannon Bex. The duo have previously described Dumblonde's sound as a completely different sound to...
KWM release World Keeps Spinning
In the music scene where genres are now seen as boundaries to creativity KWM are the personification of that new wave (so to speak) of artist/s breaking free of the shackles of genres and just melding, fusing sounds for a wonderful alchemy. Hailing from the Caribbean the duo of Nashi and Bless X first found acclaim for their 2014 release...
Photos: Tinie Tempah, Little Mix, Foxes, Kodaline crash Plymouth with MTV
Yesterday saw Day One of MTV Crashes Plymouth, with Tinie Tempah, Little Mix, Kodaline and Foxes all taking to the stage by the sea to perform to a 35,000 strong crowd!Kicking off proceedings, Little Mix burst on to the stage with Jesy, Perrie, Leigh-Anne and Jade delivering a set jam-packed with all their biggest hits including 'Salute', 'DNA', 'Wings' and their No.1 smash hit, 'Black...
Bebe Rexha, is the next big thing!
Hailing from NYC, Bebe Rexha is the next big thing and indeed the next big female artist. A triple threat artist being a; singer, songwriter and a dancer the Warner signed artist is someone you know without actually knowing -at least that is the case here in the UK. Having signed with Warner in 2013 Bebe has gone on to...
5 Seconds of Summer announce their new single ‘She’s Kinda Hot’
And the Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer do it again, premiering their brand new single today (July 17th) worldwide. “She’s Kinda Hot” is co-written by all four members: Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, Ashton Irwin and Luke Hemmings, as well as John Feldman and Good Charlotte's Madden brothers. After stringing their fans along for the past few months, knowing full well that...
Calvin Harris and Disciples bring How Deep Is Your Love
Calvin Harris and Disciples bring How Deep Is Your Love and it is a sure fire anthem right here. Calvin Harris drops something with a slightly more House vibe which comes in part through his collaboration with the trio Disciples. I actually interviewed Disciples a little while back so it’s great to see that they are fulfilling all that potential and...
Ciara brings the visuals for latest single-Dance Like We’re Making Love
So Ciara continues her promo juggernaut as she brings her sixth album Jackie (named after her mother) to a wider audience.Her performance at the Wireless Festival where she went ham has of course tremendously helped that juggernaut gain momentum trampling mere normal artist under its eighteen wheels of promo pain. So next bit of news, well Ciara brings the visuals...
Szjerdene drops the intense Find Me
After dropping the rather spectacular a Are You Here Szjerdene drops the intense Find Me which builds on all the scintillating promise of her past single. Produced by Quays this single is a continuation of Szjerdene's first solo outing which sees the character we were introduced to taking an introspective look at herself-tidy Verdict: excellent! https://soundcloud.com/szjerdene/find-me FIND ME RELEASED 24TH JULY SZJERDENE//TWITTER//FACEBOOK//INSTAGRAM CONTACT SEMPER
Annie Nightingale celebrates 50 years in the business.
With a life that is finely interwoven into the very fabric of the UK music history there can be no greater ambassador of music on our shores than Radio 1’s Annie Nightingale celebrating 50 years in broadcast music journalism.As a mark of huge respect to this legend, Ministry of Sound (another force in the UK music industry) got our Annie...
Rhea unleashes some soulful pop with her fresh cut Secret Lies
This young lady from London is the most recent winner of the Live and Unsigned Competition. On the 24th July, this fresh young artist, Rhea unleashes some soulful pop with her fresh cut Secret Lies complete with a nice video. The track in itself picks from genres and times so you get an 80’s pop sound (I think) without it being...
UK:ID drop their debut album Freedom Of Speech
What do you get if you bring a bit of drum n bass, rock, metal, punk together...confusion or at least that should be the case but UK:ID have somehow managed to make these seemingly very different genres work together in a musical harmony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdtXqc3Z5FQ The quintet met at Stafford University (uni such a great place for bands to form) and since...
Etta Bond’s 18 gets a fantastic remix from Chris Loco
Ok here’s a short post on the singer songwriter Etta Bond who continues to put out consistently great material. Here her latest release, 18 gets a remix from Chris Loco who has worked with Rita Ora and Emeli Sande to name but a few. This version takes the original produced by MNEK into a darker more surreal realm. I have to admit I am...
Music show Four To The Floor returns to our screens
So the music show Four To The Floor returns to our screens as the quality music show for Channel 4 and here at Flavour we say ‘bravo’. Music shows that open the doors to fresh, cutting edge talent should always be giving their due props. Indeed they are the perfect foil to those most irritating music shows like X Factor...
Josué drops killer soulful EP ‘Bad News’
Sydney’s Prince of Soul Josué has dropped his highly anticipated Soulful EP “Bad News.” “Bad News” is Josué’s very first EP, 6-tracks deep, and it intricately infuses soul with hip hop on top of seamless beats complimented with Josué’s smooth voice.With the support of his band The SoulBenders, ‘Bad News’ carries out Josué’s trademark get-up-on-your-feet tracks guaranteed to soothe the soul. It also features Annelise...
Prides talk festivals; blink 182 and their new single
I sat down with Stewart, Callum and Lewis who recently unveiled their latest EP entitled ‘Messiah’. The band who all have over ten years music experience gave me an insight on what to expect in 2015 and who has the worst habits. Prides who recently supported Blink 182 and played Glastonbury have an exciting year ahead. You’ve got a new...
Smash of the week: ‘Problems (remix)’- Young O *explicit*
We've got 99 problems but grime artist Young O ain't one, finding the solution as he collaborates for 'Problems (Remix)' with So Solid's Mega Man, Paigey Cakey and Dot Rotten. With the tracks masterful beat and the collaborators distinctively diverse flow, this remix has got the key in the ignition. You'll be sure to take on the world and its...
A$AP ROCKY interview
Ok here’s a short something A$AP ROCKY interview took place at Red Bull Music Academy and it gives some real interesting insights on the man before he became the global star that he is. The interview features all the tracks from his sophomore album At.Long.Last.A$AP (2015). CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW CONTACT SEMPER
Donae’O: New single Mami No Like a certified banger
It has been thirteen years since Donae’O released Bounce (2002) a taster to the talented productive creativity of Ian Greenidge from London. Thirteen years later and Donae’O reigns as one of the kings of the UK music 'urban' scene with a catalogue of certified bangers, think: Devil In A Blue Dress (2002), African Warrior (2008), Party Hard (2009) and I’m...
Mapei unleashes ‘A Million Ways To Live’ Music Video #RealityRoad
The Wait is finally over as Mapei has now unleashed the official music video for 'A Million Ways To Live' after her ‘Reality Road’ series comes to an end with Volvo Trucks. If you're wondering what ‘Reality Road’ is all about, you need to take a look at these links below as we have been following Mapei's progress from start to finish, and...
How could we forget Cherri V when she drops Athazagoraphobia?
So the name Cherri V comes back to our lips after her exploits as one half of the rather fantastic Dora Martin.Presently Cherri V steps out as a solo artist again and gives us, Athazagoraphobia which is like nectar to a ravenous humming bird. I hear you cry; ‘what does that title even mean?’-Athazagoraphobia is the fear of being forgotten,...