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First Listen Fridays – New Music to Know – 25th July 2025
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#IMMusicMondays: 10 Questions with… Aya Bleu
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#IMBHM: 5 Black Artists Who Made Music Against Oppression
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SOPHIE: Remembering the Pioneering LGBTQIA+ Star
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The Kings and Queens of music can often be found in the Black community in
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A Successful Beginning: Summer Walker’s ‘Over It’ (5 Year Anniversary)
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#IMMusicMondays: Discovering Music In A Digital Age: The Playlist Problem
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Born This Way: The Rise of Chappell Roan
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#IMMusicMondays: Five LGBTQIA+ Artists You Don’t Know but Should
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AI In The Music Business: Friend or Foe?
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#IMMusicMondays: Jack Kane on Authenticity and the Emotional Core of his New EP (Interview)
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#IMMusicMondays: 5 Things We Learnt from the Sensational BIM
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Sonic Liberation: The Impact of Black LGBTQIA+ Musicians
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#IMMusicMondays: Janelle Monáe – Trailblazing in the Black and LGBTQIA+ Communities
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Shaé Universe Shares 10 Gems on New Album ‘Love’s Letter’ (Review)
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#IMMusicMondays: Faith Richards: A Fresh and Creatively Confident Songstress (Interview)
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Free Woman: Joni Mitchell’s ‘Court And Spark’ (50 Year Anniversary)
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#IMPicks: The Best of 2023!
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#IMMusicMondays: 5 Things We Learnt from the Genuine Singer Kima Otung
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Rebecca Winter and Cheryll on the Importance of Friendship
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To be Frank: Amy Winehouse’s ‘Frank’ (20 Year Anniversary)
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#IMBHM: The Black Women Who Will Star in the WSL
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#IMBHM: 10 Up-and-Coming Black Artists to Focus Your Attention On
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#IMBHM: The Black Women Who Made Waves in Hip-Hop
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5 Things We Learnt From the Important Music-led Mindfulness App, SPOKE
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‘Trapping’ Premiere: A Gritty New Look Into London’s Underworld (Review)
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#IMMusicMondays: The Rise of the Multi-talented Coco Jones
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#IMMusicMondays: Phaemous and DJames Decipher Their New Collaborative EP
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T.Fernandez’s Sound Advice on Authenticity and How R’n’B Can Reach It’s Full Potential
T.Fernandez is a new name in the R’n’B scene, but the potential and the talent
5 Things We Learnt From Honest and Successful Singer Sam Fischer
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10 Questions With… ENV
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5 Things We Learnt From Emerging Actor Amber Doig-Thorne
Amber Doig-Thorne is a woman of many talents and has already done so much in
#IMMusicMondays: Lee Collinson Breaks Down His Rise in the Music World
Flying across the world for an opportunity seems almost normal for musicians. Lee Collinson took
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#IMMusicMondays: Rebecca Winter on Opening Up in Her New Music
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#IMMusicMondays: Alexander Stewart on LA Life and the Personal Nature of His New Music
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#IMBHM: Your Favourite Artists and Their Hidden Gems
We all have our favourite albums by our favourite artists. But what if there was
#IMMusicMondays: Mary Middlefield on the Making of ‘Thank You Alexander’
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#IMBHM: 5 Black Composers You Need to Know About
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#IMMusicMondays: 10 Questions With… JERUB
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#IMMusicMondays: The Big Impact on Touring for Independent Artists (Opinion)
As music fans, there’s something special about seeing one of your favorite singers or bands
#IMMusicMondays: Inayah Reveals Her Desire to Make a Lasting Impact
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#IMMusicMondays: 10 Questions With… Zach Hood
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The Purple List 2023: The Artists To Watch Out For This Year
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#IMMusicMondays: 5 Things We Learnt From Emerging Star Bronagh
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SABRI Opens Up On the Meaning of Her New Music and Moving Into Your 30s
SABRI is a rising star in the world of R’n’B and Soul, who as highlighted
Ria Barkr Discusses Mental Health and Being an Alpha Woman
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The Impact and Legacy of Rihanna’s Unapologetic: 10 Years Later
Released a decade ago, on the 19th of November 2012, Unapologetic, became Rihanna’s seventh studio album via
renforshort Gives an Astonishing Showing at O2 Academy Islington
Toronto-based alt-pop singer renforshort took to London last night, as part of her UK/EU tour
#IMMusicMondays: KAMILLE Explains Her New Music and Her Pathway to Success
KAMILLE is a name you may not be familiar with, but someone you should definitely
#WMHD: Joe Hastings on the Importance of Music Minds Matter
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#IMBHM: Black Owned Businesses By British Musicians You Need To Know
It’s Black History Month, a time to look back on the achievements and the history
Hyperpop: The Rise of a Unique Pop Flavour (OPINION)
Off the bat, you might be thinking to yourself what’s hyperpop? You will have most
#IMMusicMondays: Sandflower on Divine Goddess Energy and the Creation of her Inspired Visual Diary
The curious and ever-evolving mind of Sandflower constructed and released a visual album of artistic
#IMMusicMondays: Angel X Star Bring Their Unique Vision to R&B
Angel X Star is a brother-sister duo, who are bringing their vision to the world
#IMMusicMondays: Babé Sila on ‘Fresh Pinks’ and How to Become Your Authentic Self.
Babé Sila is seen as the ‘Queen of R&B’ back home in Hungary, having drawn
#IMMusic Mondays: Malika Details Her Fresh, New Direction in Music
Malika is a singer/songwriter who many will know for one of the iconic songs from
‘Hold On Baby’ as King Princess Accelerates the Pace of Modern Queer Pop on their Latest Record
Brooklyn’s own pop sensation, King Princess, bares all on their second studio album Hold On Baby.
#IMMusicMondays: Ryan Castro on How His Music Represents Working People
Meet Ryan Castro. The musician responsible for fuelling Europe with modern Reggaeton music as he
#IMMusicMondays: Gardna Deciphers How To Make It As An MC
Gardna is an MC from Bristol, a city known for the Trip-Hop acts Massive Attack
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Spice Girls; Girls Aloud; Little Mix. These groups all have several things in common. Not
Isaac Stuart Returns With His Latest Coming of Age Single ‘We Don’t Wanna Go Home’
Oxfordshire-bred, London-based singer/songwriter, Isaac Stuart, shines bright on his dreamy secondary release of the year.
#IMMusicMonday: Xavier Omär On The Importance Of Impactful Music
Texan artist Xavier Omär is a known R&B artist for his soulful voice and excellent
Nurturing The Next Generation: The Mentor & Protégé Relationship
Mentoring is a relationship between an established artist in the industry and someone less experienced,
Francis Karel Encapsulates the Mediocrity of ‘Small Talk’ in His Latest Single
Los-Angeles based singer-songwriter, Francis Karel, released his newest single ‘Small Talk‘ today, divulging his recent
Mistine is Striking and Full of Vibrant Nostalgia on Debut EP ‘Fade’
The spotlight is officially on Mistine and everyone should be paying attention! The infinite talent
Preyé Introduces the Next Great Summer Love Song on ‘Malibu’
Nigerian Afro-fusion singer/songwriter, Preyé, releases the second single to her debut EP ‘Don’t Look Down‘
Introducing… Scandi Sister Duo, HAVET, and their Debut Song ‘Child’
The entirely self-written and produced single Child, released on the 3rd June is brought to
Is UK Rap Entering Its Second Pop Phase? [OPINION]
The UK Rap scene has never been so popular with artists like Dave and Stormzy
RICH – ‘All I’ll Do Is Love You More’ Track Review
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Shot Live From Addis Ababa, RIMON Releases Sunset Visuals To Latest Single, iClout
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#IMUSICMONDAYS: Taura Lamb Brings Us Into Her World
Taura Lamb is a Pop/R’n’B artist, who is making waves with her debut album ‘Revisions’
INTERVIEW: Coline Creuzot In The Midst Of Her Journey
Texas-born and Los Angeles-based, Coline Creuzot is a singer-songwriter with a fabulous voice whose take
Celebrating Women’s History Month With VAMP
VAMP is the UK’s leading Entertainment PR and Digital Talent Agency highlighting the Black British
REVIEW: Mae Krell Releases Imposter Syndrome
Mae Krell has one of the most accurate and imaginative bios I have ever had
Deja Recreates Mulan In Brand New Single
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Not all of us walk around with Marketing degrees under our belts, and especially for
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August and the summer are coming to an end, but the great music doesn’t stop.
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Troye Sivan Talks Femininity and the Pleasure Of Recognition On New Single
At first listen, ‘She’s the Best’ appears to be doing something simple. Troye Sivan has
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While you might be melting away in this heat, First Listen Fridays can hopefully soundtrack
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