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• 5 Seconds of Summer: Sounds Good Feels Good review – full-throttle enthusiasm meets ruthless business

  22-10-2015 23:45
  
  (Capitol)There’s no shortage of full-throttle enthusiasm on 5SOS’s latest album – all walloping drums and boisterous pop-punk – and yet the noise of the machine can still be heard. After two albums in as many years, and a quick world tour in between, the alt-pop band (who share management with One Direction) sound programmed to ooze adolescence until the last drop of Lynx Africa runs dry. There are signs of maturity, however, inspired by the pristine punk of Fall Out Boy
  
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• Seinabo Sey: Pretend review – a grab-bag of pop influences

  22-10-2015 23:30
  
  (Virgin EMI)
  Seinabo Sey, with her motley take on pop, surely puts up with a lot of hyphenated descriptors. The singer-songwriter is Swedish-Gambian for starters, daughter of late musician Maudo Sey and his partner Madeleine Sundqvist. Then, there’s the issue of categorising her sound. As is the case with so many musicians of her age, the 25-year-old rummages around in a grab-bag of influences to make this tightly performed, if not slightly over-polished, debut. There’s the pop-soul
  
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• Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott: Wisdom, Laughter and Lines review – glorious hymns to life's simple pleasures

  22-10-2015 23:15
  
  (Virgin EMI)Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott’s vocal sparring fired the Beautiful South’s most successful period, and since reuniting they have picked up where they left off. Their second album together sees rich, acerbic lyrics set against exuberant music informed by Heaton’s encyclopedic love of pop and soul. However, there are musical departures in the reggae/bubblegum pop-referencing The Austerity of Love and guitar-rocker The Horse and Groom. The pair’s bittersweet voic
  
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• Blackalicious: Imani Vol 1 review – hip-hop veterans return with nostalgia and gratitude

  22-10-2015 23:00
  
  (Caroline International)In 2012, Gift of Gab, the MC half of this veteran hip-hop duo, suffered kidney failure during the recording of the group’s comeback record. His convalescence was lengthy and necessitated daily dialysis. Three years later, the record arrives, and it’s suffused with a sense of gratitude. Inspired By describes a journey from youthful aspiration to a career “guiding spirits to the truth”. Escape contrasts a life of rhyme with a life of project-dwelling
  
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• Little May: For the Company review – samey indie rock with minor flourishes

  22-10-2015 22:45
  
  If loud-quiet-loud was the white rock sound of the early 1990s, this is the era of next to no dynamic range at all and Sydney trio Little May fit in perfectlyThere’s an old joke, well-known among music fans, about what happens when you play a country song backwards. There are a few variations, but generally, you get your wife back, your dog back and you quit drinking. Less well-known is the joke about what you get when you play New Age music backwards: you get New Age music. I am reminded
  
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• Google Refuses to Block the Pirate Bay on ‘Free Speech Principles’

  22-10-2015 22:26
  
  In a recent, open letter submitted by Google to Daniel H. Marti, United States Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator.It has been suggested that Internet platforms should remove entire sites from search results, rather than relying on copyright owners to identify specific infringing pages for removal. Unfortunately, whole-site removal is ineffective and can easily result in censorship of lawful material.
  Blogging sites contain millions of pages from hundreds of thousands of use
  
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• Ed Sheeran credits his dad with keeping him grounded during epic success

  22-10-2015 22:01
  
  The Thinking Out Loud singer spoke out at the World Premier of his tour documentary Jumpers For Goalposts.
  
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• My dad helps keep my feet on the ground, says Ed Sheeran

  22-10-2015 21:35
  
  Brit-winning singer Ed Sheeran credited his father for keeping him grounded at the world premiere of his tour documentary, Jumpers For Goalposts.
  
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• Music Review: Retro rock at its best from the Dead Weather

  22-10-2015 20:49
  
  The Dead Weather, "Dodge and Burn" (Third Man Records)
  
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• James Storm 'Not Done With NXT Yet'

  22-10-2015 19:17
  
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• Ed Sheeran likes to perform when he's feeling hung over

  22-10-2015 19:11
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran says he's realized something about himself: He performs best when he's hung over.
  
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• Bray Wyatt On Randy Orton Injury: 'Bad Things Happen To Bad People'

  22-10-2015 19:00
  
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• Lana Del Rey Gets Anxiety, Is Scared Of Death And Sharks

  22-10-2015 18:39
  
  A little something to cheer you up...
  
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• STORMZY DROPS NOT ONE, BUT TWO WORLD EXCLUSIVES TONIGHT ON BEATS 1

  22-10-2015 18:23
  
  GRIME
  
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• The Weeknd admits Bella Hadid romance could not have happened when model was 16

  22-10-2015 18:22
  
  The Weeknd and Bella Hadid may be happy now but the r'n'b singer admits their relationship would most likely not have happened two years ago. In May, reports emerged that The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, and the US model were dating after they were spotted together at Coachella music festival. Hadid turned 19 on 9 October and was 18 when she started dating the 25-year-old singer.
  
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• BONKAZ DROPS NEW HEAT WITH “YOU DON’T KNOW (BONKAZ)”

  22-10-2015 18:16
  
  GRIME
  
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• On October 28th, a Federal Court Will Determine Aurous’ Fate

  22-10-2015 18:03
  
  ‘The Popcorn Time for Music’ may soon be popped for good.
  Aurous is now feeling the full, massive weight of litigation from major labels Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment, not to mention the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and two top-tier law firms.  Now, the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida has set October 28th as a deadline to determine whether Aurous should continue, in any capacity.
  Earlier this w
  
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• 9 Other Tours We'd Love Kylie Jenner To Give Of Her House

  22-10-2015 17:58
  
  Because her shoe closet isn't enough for us.
  
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• Jay Z Prevails In “Big Pimpin'” Copyright Lawsuit

  22-10-2015 17:40
  
  Jay Z has now been cleared of copyright infringement over the track “Big Pimpin’,” the end to a somewhat interesting test of international copyright process.  The late-90s rap classic, which also involved mega-producer Timbaland and UGK, revolved around a central instrumental based on the song “Khosara Khosara,” penned by Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdi.“Fahmy lacked standing to pursue his claim.”
  Anyone familiar with the track understands how
  
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• Kurt Angle 'Open To Hearing From UK Promotions'

  22-10-2015 17:18
  
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• Adele Confirms Album Release Date, Tracklist, Artwork, New Single AND She's On Instagram!

  22-10-2015 17:17
  
  Plus her new single will be available to buy TOMORROW!
  
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• Kano unveils visuals to Garage Skank

  22-10-2015 16:57
  
  GRIME
  
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• Breaking News: Kylie Jenner Might Just Be Over Having Big Lips

  22-10-2015 16:27
  
  Grass is always greener and all that.
  
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• Amber Rose Thinks It's 'F*cking Awesome' That Kim Kardashian Made A Sex Tape

  22-10-2015 16:11
  
  Okay then.
  
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• Sam Smith is ready to be a 'spokesman' for gay men - and change minds through music

  22-10-2015 15:28
  
  The singer hopes that people in non-LGBTQ friendly countries will embrace his music and re-think their attitudes.
  
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• Mercston brings in Chip for his latest track 'All Now'

  22-10-2015 15:26
  
  Grime
  
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• Novelist takes us to the 'ENDZ' on his latest track

  22-10-2015 15:11
  
  GRIME
  
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• Spy: Jason Statham's Amazing Monologue - ANIMATED

  22-10-2015 15:08
  This year's funniest comedy ramble - now animated in amazing style for your viewing LOL-pleasure...
  
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• WWE: First Episode Of Breaking Ground To Air On Facebook And YouTube

  22-10-2015 14:57
  
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• Lethal Bizzle and Stormzy collaborate on 'Dude'

  22-10-2015 14:57
  
  DUDE
  
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• X Factor 2015: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini gets protective over Nick Grimshaw

  22-10-2015 14:26
  
  The BBC Radio 1 DJ said the Girls Aloud singer always has an eye – and ear – out for him.
  
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• Meek Mill blasts Wale for commenting on Drake feud: 'You're out of Maybach Music Group'

  22-10-2015 13:57
  
  In an interview with radio station Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, Wale declared Mill, 28, the loser in his highly publicised feud with Drake, prompting his fellow Maybach Music Group rapper to hit out on Instagram. Speaking to hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Angela Yee, Wale, 31, addressed Mill and Drake's bitter row, which started in July and resulted in three diss tracks. Belittling Mill's attempts at accusing Drake of using a ghostwriter, the Lotus Flower Bomb rapper continued: "[Mi
  
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• One Direction, Little Mix & More To Perform At 2015 BBC Music Awards

  22-10-2015 13:43
  
  Mumford & Sons, Jess Glynne and Ellie Goulding will also be performing…
  
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• Louis Tomlinson Calls BBC Reporter A ‘Little Sh*t’ For Not Listening To Perfect, Which Is Fair Enough Really

  22-10-2015 13:25
  
  What an honour.
  
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• Everything You Need To Know About Geordie Shore In Greece Episode 1 In 60 Seconds!

  22-10-2015 13:24
  
  No time to catch up on the whole thing?
  
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• MTV Meets Jamie Lawson: "I Find It Difficult To Associate Myself With The Fact I'm Number One"

  22-10-2015 13:07
  
  We caught up with the singer songwriter to chat One Direction and his "big musical duvet" debut album...
  
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• 17 Times Liam Payne Clearly Wasn't Coping Well With The Pressures Of Fame

  22-10-2015 12:52
  
  Except that time he was.
  
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• C4 Teams Up with JME in Garage Rewind, ‘Go Back’

  22-10-2015 12:12
  C4RAGE
  
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• Khloe Kardashian And Lamar Odom ‘Giving Marriage Another Try’ As She Calls Off Divorce

  22-10-2015 11:55
  
  We didn’t see that one coming.
  
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• Kanye West Throws Kim Kardashian Surprise Birthday Party, Insists Everyone Wears Fake Baby Bump

  22-10-2015 11:30
  
  Is this a cute gesture or just really weird? We can't decide.
  
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• Chip vs. The Grime Scene Continues…

  22-10-2015 11:26
  
  GRIME
  
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• 17 Critical Facts About YouTube Red and YouTube Music

  22-10-2015 06:52
  
  On Wednesday, YouTube finally announced the details around ‘YouTube Red,’ its first big stab into a premium, ad-free tier.  Here’s everything we know so far, from both a creator and consumer standpoint.
  1. Forget the name ‘YouTube Music Key’
  It’s now just called ‘YouTube Music,’ and it’s part of ‘YouTube Red‘.  In terms of timetable, YouTube would only say that Music was coming “soon” and “later t
  
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• Cory Wells, Three Dog Night singer, dies in New York at 74

  22-10-2015 00:30
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (AP) — Cory Wells, a founding member of the popular 1970s band Three Dog Night and lead singer on such hits as "Never Been to Spain" and "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)," has died at age 74.
  
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