INNER MUSIC EST 2011

Kate Bush: Running Up That Hill reaches number one in UK  Editor Katie Watkin's  19 /6/22 Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush has grapped the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart 37 years after its release. Originally released in 1985, the song has enjoyed a new lease of life after featuring in the Netflix sci-fi show Stranger Things.   After reaching number two last week, it has now replaced Harry Styles' As It Was in the top slot.  Bush said she was "overwhelmed by the scale of affection" for her song.   "It's all happening really fast, as if it's being driven along by a kind of elemental force," the star said in a statement. "I have to admit I feel really moved by it all."  63-year-old Bush has become the oldest female artist to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart. The record was previously held by the legendary Cher who was 52 when her hit single Believe reached number one on the chart in 1998.  The singer broke the record for the...

Alec John Such death: Founding member of Bon Jovi dies aged 70 Editor Katie Watkin's 6-6-22 Founding member of Bon Jovi,  Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70.  The rock band announced the death on Sunday (5 June).  “He was an original,” Bon Jovi wrote in a post on social media.  “As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band.  “To be honest, we found our way to each other thru [sic] him,” the statement added.  “Alec was always wild and full of life. Today those special moments will bring a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.”  Such was a bassist for the rock band from 1983 to 1994.  Details of how he died haven’t been revealed. Bon Jovi credited Such for bringing the band together, revealing that he was a friend of drummer Tico Torres and brought him and songwriter Richie Sambora to see the band perform back in the day.   Such left Bon Jovi in 1994 when he was replaced by bassist Hugh McDonald....

 Luke Goss helps homeless man  Editor Katie Watkin's 26/05/22 Bros drummer Luke Goss has been classed as a hero when he came to the aid of a homeless man.  Luke Goss helped a homeless man named Chris, who had been hurt in an accident.  Luke came to the gentleman's aid and provided Chris with a new walker, blanket, pillows, clothing, and groceries, and also found him a safe place to sleep for the night.   Fans of the Bros drummer have to be taken to social media to thank luke for his kindness.   Luke Goss found fame as the drummer for 80's band Bros and also made a successful acting career has never been shy from helping those less fortunate.  The kind heart twin and brother of Matt Goss show that kindness to others in a way that is honest sincere and heartwarming.

Madonna to Release ‘Finally Enough Love,’ Two Career-Spanning Remix Collections Editor Katie Watkin's 65/22 The Queen of pop Madonna recently became the first artist to top Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart for the 50th time, making her the first and only recording artist to have 50 No. 1 hits on any single Billboard chart.   The ever changing and reinvention of her look and music have the queen of pop at the top her game and  is commemorating the event in characteristically outsized fashion with two new compilations:  “Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones,” is a new 50-track collection that includes her favorite remixes of her dance hits, and an abridged 16-track version, simply titled “Finally Enough Love.” The full tracklists appear below.   The collections mark the first album releases to be part of the newly announced partnership between Madonna and Warner Music Group, which will feature an extensive series of catalog releases across her career.  ...

   Blondie's Chris Stein pulls out of upcoming tour due to health condition Editor Steve Hart 21/4/22 70s rock band Blondie is set to go on tour across the UK in April and May this year, however, the band's longtime guitarist and co-founder Chris Stein has sadly announced that he won't be able to join them on tour due to a heart condition.   Chris took to social media to share the disappointing news and explained that he was suffering from a condition called Atrial Fibrillation which left him too fatigued to tour.   He also wrote: 'Yes, (murmur of the heart) this is indeed frustrating cause my brain is working great but my body's not up to the task of touring now.   The musician later posted on Instagram to say: 'I'm sorry I'm not gonna make the next round of Blondie shows. I hate to disappoint supporters and the band but there it is, I've got this stupid heart murmur thing which is tiring as   as hell. Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols will be...

  Elvis Presley's back catalogue acquired by Universal Music Publishing Editor Katie Watkin's 13/4/22 Elvis Presley’s music back catalogue  has been acquired by bosses at Universal. The agreement comes as part of a deal agreed between executives at Authentic Brands Group, the owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, and Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG).  Universal and Authentic now have exclusive rights to represent Elvis’s music globally, except in the U.K. “Elvis Presley has had an unprecedented and long lasting global impact on music and pop culture,” Marc Cimino, chief operating officer, said in a statement. Elvis Presley music has stood the test of time and is more popular now that he was back in the day. With millions devoting fans every years visiting Graceland. UMG and ABG have been working together since late 2020 to, and I quote, “acquire and actively manage artist brands” in order to “expand the legacies and cultural impact of artists worldwide across a wide ...

Manic Street Preachers:  Welsh rock band beat Steps (again) to top album charts   Editor Katie Watkin's Manic Street Preachers are celebrating their first number one album in 23 years A after another chart battle  pop group Steps. The Welsh rock group hit the number 1 spot by securing over 27,000 chart sales of their 14th studio album.  The Ultra Vivid Lament, according to the Official Charts Company. In midweek the gap between the two bands were less 300 copies with H from steps going to twitter begging their fans buy multiple copies and not let the Manic's win.  Steps in their futile attempt to obtain the number 1 spot , released  other several other deluxe version of there album "What the Future Holds Part 2" with digital downloads simple known as Afterparty Edition's.  Steps also released 5 different signed version of the band members to try increase sales.   By 12 midnight the cut of point for the official charts company to record sales ...

  STEREOPHONICS announce new album ‘Oochya!’ Editor Katie Warkin's 6-9-2021 Stereophonics are back with a new single ‘Hanging On Your Hinges’. This single is there first to be unveiled from there forthcoming album ‘Oochya!’, released on 4th March 2022. Kelly Jones was reported saying:  “‘Hanging On Your Hinges’ was influenced by his love of early ZZ Top and darker stuff like Masters of Reality (and maybe some Iggy Pop too). Oochya!’ follows Stereophonics’ previous album ‘Kind’, which went to Number One in the UK ofiicial album charts in 2019, outselling nearest competitor Kanye West by over 10,000 copies according to the official charts company. As the band celebrate their 25th year, ‘Hanging On Your Hinges’ is a gloriously unshackled palette cleanser for fans ahead of the multifaceted, ‘Oochya!’. With distorted question-and-answer vocals and scuzzed up guitars, it’s a song that harks back to some of the band’s loudest moments, drawing on Kelly Jones’ love of garage rock. Afte...

Spice Girls announce 25th-anniversary reissue of debut album 'Spice' with unheard tracks Editor Katie Watkins date 1st/9/2021 The  Spice Girls  are releasing a limited edition of their debut album  Spice  featuring unheard tracks to mark its 25th anniversary. Victoria Beckham ,  Mel B ,  Geri Horner ,  Mel C  and  Emma Bunton  are celebrating their individual Spice personas – Posh, Scary, Ginger, Sporty, Ginger and Baby – with individual vinyl and cassette versions of the album available for fans to choose from. The band announced on Twitter: "SURPRISE!!To mark the 25th Anniversary of our debut album ‘Spice’ we are releasing a limited edition collection of vinyl and cassettes PLUS a 2CD deluxe featuring some previously unreleased tracks and demos. The band also said  "Thank you to the best fans in the world for your continued support and for sticking with us 25 years on, we love you!!! #SPICE25"

 Erasure – The Neon Editor Katie Watkins - 29/8/20 Electronic Music’s duo Erasure are back with stunning new album NEON, Andy Bell and Vince Clarke  embark on their 18th Studio album release this week.  The Neon descends upon us at a time where the mood is upbeat for Erasure in a week where synth pioneer Vince Clarke won the Special Recognition Award at this weeks Association of Independent Music online Awards and was duly presented with this by his partner in crime the flamboyant Andy Bell.   The album was recorded in Brooklyn, New York, Atlanta Georgia and mixed in London, The Neon was as Bell states ‘about refreshing my love for music – hopefully, our love – of great pop’ If the lead single ‘Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)’ is anything to go by both Andy and Vince have taken the pop bull by the horns with its strong catchy bassline and instantly recognisable Vince Clarke riff and set the tone of this album in exciting fashion.  By no means the strongest ...