Music
Industry leaders join forces to produce fitness-focused playlist featuring top artists
This week Runtastic - an innovative suite of apps, products and services that track and manage health and fitness data to motivate individuals to get in shape, stay healthy and improve overall fitness - announced a new partnership with Universal Music Group.
Ragley to host another spectacular Battle Proms concert
Ragley is to host its fourth spectacular Battle Proms open air concert on Saturday 16 August. Guests can enjoy an unrivalled blend of musical talent, expert displays, spectacular pyrotechnics and a celebratory atmosphere which makes this event a truly memorable occasion.
Stream online music and stored CD quality music directly on your headset with STREAMZ
STREAMZ, the breakthrough smart headphones that eliminate the hassle of a separate music player by utilizing a built-in WiFi and Bluetooth Android Music Player, has launched its Kickstarter campaign.
The Filter announce Responsive Radio for music streaming service providers
The Filter, a leading personalisation and relevance technology provider has announced the launch of Responsive Radio, a white label, personalised playlist generator for music streaming service providers.
New talent Molly unveiled as UK representative at Eurovision 2014
The BBC has announced singer-songwriter Molly Smitten-Downes as the 2014 entrant for The Eurovision Song Contest, performing her own song ‘Children Of The Universe’.
Beyonce shatters iTunes store records with 828,773 albums sold in three days
Apple has announced that Beyonce has become the fastest selling album ever on the iTunes Store worldwide with an unprecedented 828,773 albums sold in just its first three days. Beyonce also broke the US first week album sales record with 617,213 sold and proved to be a global success going to number one in 104 countries.
BBC introduces Playlister
The BBC has announced BBC Playlister, a new digital music product that will transform people’s relationship with music from the Corporation.
Deezer unleashes 500 years of classical music
Deutsche Grammophon (DG), Decca, Accord and Deezer have teamed up to create an exclusive app which makes it possible for fans of classical to not only discover and enjoy the music they know, but explore different interpretations of those pieces – creating the digital experience that has been missing for classical fans in the past.
Wii Karaoke U by JoySound
Enjoy a complete karaoke experience in the privacy of your own home with Wii Karaoke U by JoySound, now available as a free download from Nintendo eShop on Wii U! With 1,500 songs available for selection at launch – and more coming with regular updates – you can find your favourites and sing your heart out!
Luciano Pavarotti honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
The BPI, the UK’s recorded music association, has announced that Luciano Pavarotti will be honoured with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at The Classic BRIT Awards 2013 with MasterCard.
Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson confirmed as coach on The Voice UK
Ricky Wilson, lead singer of award-winning British band Kaiser Chiefs, is to fill the fourth and final red chair as a coach on BBC One’s The Voice when it returns in January 2014, completing the show’s exciting new line-up.
Kylie Minogue to join The Voice UK
Kylie Minogue, will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones have been confirmed as coaches on series three of The Voice UK.
Rory Gallagher ‘Kickback City’
On 28 October 2013, Sony Music will release ‘Kickback City’ a unique immersive album inspired by the crime noir passion and music of Rory Gallagher.
Cliff Richard releases his 100th album
Cliff Richard, the UK hit-maker, releases his 100th album ‘The Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll Songbook’ on 11 November 2013.
One Direction take up permanent residence at Madame Tussauds London
The wax figures of pop sensation, One Direction, proved such a big hit on the London leg of their Madame Tussauds world tour that five new figures created by the talented sculptors have taken up permanent residence at the world famous attraction.