Music

Lianne La Havas at the Ivor Novello awards
22 September 2021

Harry Styles, Lianne La Havas among Ivor Novello winners

Harry Styles has won his first Ivor Novello award. The 27-year-old singer was recognised for 'Adore You' - which was co-written with Amy Allen, Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon - in ...

Liam Gallagher (c) Twitter
21 September 2021

Liam Gallagher cancels Belfast gig after helicopter fall

Liam Gallagher has cancelled his Belfast gig after he split his nose open falling out of a helicopter. The 49-year-old rocker was left battered and bruised after he accidentally took a ...

Ricky Wilson
21 September 2021

Ricky Wilson slams anti-vaxxers who booed him at Isle of Wight

Ricky Wilson has hit back at anti-vaxxers who booed him during the Kaiser Chiefs' Isle of Wight Festival performance. The 'I Predict A Riot' hitmaker caused a stir when he ...

Rick Astley
21 September 2021

'They're doing exactly the same': Rick Astley compares Blossoms to The Smiths

Rick Astley has dubbed Blossoms the new Smiths. The 80s pop icon has been performing covers of the iconic Manchester group's hits with Tom Ogden and co on stage, and the ...

Tony Hadley's orchestral gigs
21 September 2021

Tony Hadley announces 40th-anniversary Orchestra gigs

Tony Hadley has added four orchestral gigs to his 40th-anniversary tour. The 61-year-old pop icon is heading out on the road in 2022, four decades since Tony first released music with ...

Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher
21 September 2021

Noel Gallagher to record album of Oasis reworks?

Noel Gallagher is keen to rerecord Oasis classics to suit his voice for a new album. The legendary Britpop group's former guitarist and chief songwriter penned the majority of the 'Some ...

Slipknot
21 September 2021

Corey Taylor and Machine Gun Kelly are locked in a war of words

Corey Taylor and Machine Gun Kelly are locked in an ongoing feud. The 'Rap Devil' star took aim at the Slipknot frontman, 47, during a festival performance at the weekend, where ...

Patti LaBelle and Sarah Dash (c) Instagram
21 September 2021

Lady Marmalade singer Sarah Dash dies aged 76

Sarah Dash has died. The co-founding member of iconic R&B girl group Labelle, who are best known for their 1974 hit 'Lady Marmalade', has sadly passed away at the age of ...

Carly Rae Jepsen
21 September 2021

'It was like a lightning bolt to my life': Carly Rae Jepsen reflects on 10 years of Call Me Maybe

Carly Rae Jepsen has reflected on 10 years of her hit song 'Call Me Maybe' - admitting it was "like a lightning bolt" to her life. The 35-year-old singer shot ...

Becky Hill at the Royal Albert Hall
22 September 2021

Becky Hill: I like to give back with my music

Becky Hill likes to "give back" with her music. The 'Better Off Without You' singer says hearing relatable songs about heartbreak and falling in love has helped her through those times ...

Lil Nas X
22 September 2021

'It's definitely going to happen': Lil Nas X teases Lizzo collaboration

Lil Nas X has vowed to release a "banger bop" with Lizzo. The 'Industry Baby' star has promised that a collaboration between him and the 'Good As Hell' hitmaker, 33, is ...

Amazon Music
18 June 2021

Mimi Webb and Shaybo took to the stage at Amazon’s ‘Prime Day Live’ presented by Amazon Music

Last night, Amazon.co.uk hosted ‘Prime Day Live’ - a star-studded livestreamed event presented by Amazon Music featuring UK artists Tom Grennan, Mimi Webb and Shaybo ahead of Prime Day on 21st and 22nd June. Each artist took to the iconic ...
Why Did Daft Punk Split?
30 May 2021

Daft Punk: What's Behind Their Recent Split

After 28 years of being one of the leaders of the electronic music world, Daft Punk called time on their iconic career earlier this year. Many were surprised, others not ...
Pop trio .wavrunner write an exclusive piece for Female First
18 May 2021

Cheeky pop lads .wavrunner have the antidote for coming out of lockdown - unapologetic fun!

Has your year been sub-par? Possibly even the worst year of your life? Don’t fret, Jack Wesley, JJ, and Griff, have the antidote to your ailments. It’s called: groove, 808s, ...

Robert Gaylard writes for Female First
26 April 2021

Robert Gaylard: From the United Nations to fronting The Nomadic

A friend of mine recently commented along the lines of: “I wonder if you are the only United Nations worker AND musician, truly working full time on both areas and ...

Some great records have been released over the past 12 months
26 March 2021

One year in lockdown: The albums that have helped us get through the past 12 months

Forget the cringey celebrities singing Imagine in their gigantic gardens, telling us all to smile to get through the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the artists who have put their heart and ...

Benedict Sinister
19 February 2021

Benedict Sinister on the top five controversies around female musicians in the age of Covid

Looking back at the Corona disruption in years to come, many of us will associate it with scandals involving some of the most prominent women in music. As a connoisseur ...
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18 February 2021

Exclusive: HM Johnsen gives us a guided VIP tour of his studio and home!

To celebrate the recent release of his EP Serenity, out now across all download and streaming platforms, the brilliant HM Johnsen filmed us an exclusive video in lockdown, allowing us ...
Joe McElderry / Picture Credit: Catherine Hockley
11 February 2021

Exclusive: Joe McElderry on life after The X Factor, new music and more!

Since his X Factor win in 2009, Joe McElderry has not stopped creating! He has been singing and performing through the years since his success on the show. Now he tells us ...

The Prosaics
28 January 2021

The Prosaics Presents: A How-To Guide for the Insufferable Musician

So, you’re a musician? How do we know? Because it’s the line you opened with when walking on over here. You’re the better-looking vegan, the activist who gets action, the ...
The Guardians of the Galaxy / Picture Credit: Marvel Studios
15 January 2021

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Why the soundtracks are pure genius

The Guardians of the Galaxy (GOTG) flicks are vibrant, comedic, and wonderful additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movies are brilliant because of the actors, director, writers and ...

Andrea Corr by Kip Carr
18 December 2020

Andrea Corr releases video for ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’

Following the release of her beautiful Christmas Songs EP which was recorded following an inspiring visit to Dublin’s Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross, Andrea Corr has released the video ...
Which festive song is your favourite?
18 December 2020

10 Christmas songs to add to your festive playlist!

Everyone has heard the classic Christmas songs, and while this list includes those, there may also be a couple that you may not have thought of! An absolute Christmas classic. ...

Five incredible women are nominated
11 December 2020

The Female First Awards 2020: Album of the Year

Our final dip into the world of music takes place today as part of The Female First Awards 2020, as we celebrate five of our favourite album releases of the ...

Single of the Year 2020
10 December 2020

The Female First Awards 2020: Single of the Year

With The Female First Awards 2020 in full swing, this week we turned to the world of music after celebrating television, movies and video games. Today, we’re taking a look ...

An impressive group of women are nominated for Artist of the Year
9 December 2020

The Female First Awards 2020: Artist of the Year

We’ve celebrated the best of the business in television, movies and video games and today as part of The Female First Awards 2020, we’re turning to the world of music! ...

AJ Wander performs debut single Time Out
27 November 2020

Exclusive: AJ Wander performs debut single Time Out live for Female First audiences!

In this strange new world, we've never needed music more. For many throughout lockdown, it has provided a lifeline, as we find solace in the harmonies of others. When we ...
Andrea Corr Christmas Songs
25 November 2020

Andrea Corr releases five new Christmas songs

By @RealKevinPalmer  Irish star Andrea Corr is embracing the festive season with the surprise release of a selection of Christmas songs on an EP that has been released today (Nov 25). ...
Calvin Goldspink chats to Female First on the release of his new single The Cold
20 November 2020

Exclusive: Calvin Goldspink returns with new single and tells us all about his career to-date

Following a six-year hiatus, singer, actor and all-round entertainer, Calvin Goldspink has returned to the music scene, today (November 20th) dropping his second new single of 2020. To celebrate the ...

Nathalie Miranda writes a guest piece for Female First
14 November 2020

'Your voice is too different': How singer Nathalie Miranda proved the doubters wrong

It’s always been the same story for as long as I can remember! Throughout my career, I’ve been approached by A&R who have seen me sing at gigs, and they ...
LG
23 October 2020

LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 review: Are the earbuds worth the price point?

The earbuds market is one that’s packed full of different products, from the Apple AirPods to the knock-off lookalikes on Wish, and everything in-between. Recently making their way onto shelves ...

HM Johnsen writes an exclusive piece for Female First
15 October 2020

Exclusive: HM Johnsen on his musical journey and advice for aspiring musicians

In short, I found something I loved, I was enterprising and kept pushing forwards and asking for (and got!) support- and ultimately, I listened to my instincts and was unafraid ...
Image courtesy of Pixabay
12 October 2020

Let's do the Monster Mash! Your ultimate Halloween playlist

Halloween has finally arrived which means it's definitely time to party! Every Halloween get-together needs a music playlist of epic proportions, so let us help you out with a list ...