Music News Archives: 04/2021

Annie Mac announces BBC Radio 1 departure after 17 years

She leaves in July.

Apr 21, 2021

Ezra Furman comes out as transgender

They have released a heartfelt statement.

Apr 21, 2021

Jim Steinman, the acclaimed songwriter for Meat Loaf, has died aged 73

A heartfelt legend.

Apr 20, 2021

Paul Weller labels Spotify “disgraceful”

He’s not held back.

Apr 20, 2021

'Morrissey doesn't even live in the UK so he shouldn't be commenting on its politics,' says Damon Albarn

Morrissey gets angry at The Simpsons for portraying him as an ‘overweight racist’

“They are unapologetically hurtful and racist”

Apr 19, 2021

Apple Music now pays artists twice as much as Spotify per stream

They have wrote to artists.

Apr 19, 2021

Blossoms to headline the first non-socially distanced show in Britain

Live music is back.

Apr 19, 2021

Dave Grohl pens special tribute to Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham

He was a hero of Grohl’s

Apr 19, 2021

Angel Olsen comes out as gay and introduces the world to her partner

Congratulations!

Apr 18, 2021

David Bowie’s 1970s recordings to appear on new compilation

Bring it on.

Apr 16, 2021

Poco co-founder and Pedal Steel Player, Rusty Young, dead at 75

Bereavement news.

Apr 16, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo details debut album ‘Sour’

The ‘Driver’s License’ singer announces debut LP.

Apr 15, 2021