Music

St Vincent

St Vincent: 'Work and luck are keys to success'

St Vincent says "work and luck" are the keys to success. The 38-year-old singer/songwriter acknowledged that many talented people don't succeed in the music industry and says all successes come with ...

Duran Duran

Duran Duran to perform with Graham Coxon at Billboard Music Awards

Duran Duran are set to perform with Blur's Graham Coxon at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Simon Le Bon and co will be joined by the Britpop legend when they debut ...

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Goo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls announce career-spanning Rarities LP

Goo Goo Dolls have announced the career-spanning LP 'Rarities'. Fans of the 'Iris' group - who formed in 1985 - can expect 20 songs released between 1995 to 2007, plus unreleased ...

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Olivia Rodrigo wants to duet with Taylor Swift on a Speak Now song

Olivia Rodrigo would love to feature on Taylor Swift's re-recording of 'Speak Now'. The 'Driver's License' hitmaker has revealed the US megastar's 2010 record is her "favourite" of her back catalogue. And ...

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Motley Crue

Motley Crue's stadium tour postponed to 2022

Motley Crue's stadium tour with Poison, Joan Jett and Def Leppard has been postponed to 2022. The four legendary acts were originally due to kick off a run of stadium shows ...

Olly Alexander

Olly Alexander is 'free' after going solo

Olly Alexander feels free after going solo. Years & Years is now just Olly on his own after founding members Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Turkmen departed the electropop group this year, ...

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher: Oasis' legacy set in stone

Noel Gallagher doesn't need to reform Oasis because the legacy of the band is "set in stone". The 'Don't Look Back in Anger' hitmaker and his brother Liam are always being ...

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Bono, Martin Garrix and The Edge

Martin Garrix and U2's Bono and The Edge drop UEFA Euro 2020 song

Martin Garrix and U2's Bono and The Edge have released their official UEFA Euro 2020 song, 'We Are The People'. The EDM star and the Irish rockers teamed up on the ...

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Katy Perry

Katy Perry releases Pokemon song Electric

Katy Perry has released her new single 'Electric' to mark 25 years of Pokémon. The 36-year-old pop superstar has also shared an uplifting Pokémon-inspired music video to accompany the release. 'Electric' is ...

St Vincent

St Vincent: 'Work and luck are keys to success'

St Vincent says "work and luck" are the keys to success. The 38-year-old singer/songwriter acknowledged that many talented people don't succeed in the music industry and says all successes come with ...

Duran Duran

Duran Duran to perform with Graham Coxon at Billboard Music Awards

Duran Duran are set to perform with Blur's Graham Coxon at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Simon Le Bon and co will be joined by the Britpop legend when they debut ...

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Robert Gaylard writes for Female First

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

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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! ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Fastest Videos to Reach 1 Billion Views on YouTube

There are many achievements that a video can reach on YouTube. You can count its total number of views, its likes, and dislikes, and its views it got in the ...

Mikey Votano

24 September 2020

Exclusive: Mikey Votano talks about living with ADHD and premieres his new music video

Fifteen years after I stopped taking my first dose of ADHD medication I began my second. To celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10th and the release of my Crazy music video, ...

Layke writes an exclusive piece for Female First

22 September 2020

Layke guest feature: Sexuality, LGBTQI and discovering who you are

As I sit here and write this I’m thinking about how far I’ve come, and how even being in a position to be asked to write this for other people ...

Shaima

4 September 2020

Exclusive: Unintentional versus meaningful bias being an ethnic minority in the music industry

Writing this article for me is definitely not an easy task. I’ve started it a few times and not been able to follow through. Initially, I didn’t think being an ethnic ...

Smile drops August 28th, 2020

Review: Katy Perry's new album Smile

Following the exciting news that Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom had welcomed their first child into the world will come the release of Perry's fifth studio album, Smile. Awesome timing to make ...

ELA writes an exclusive piece for Female First

Exclusive: Welsh artist ELA on the journey of "breaking into the industry"

“Breaking into the industry” is an interesting phrase, I think my personal journey has been more like climbing a steep creative mountain which has many peaks and troughs along the ...

Miley Cyrus returns with the self-directed music video for new single Midnight Sky

The evolution of Miley Cyrus: One of the greatest creative visionaries of our generation

Miley Cyrus returned to the music scene this week with the release of her brand new single, Midnight Sky. Not only that, but she unveiled a self-directed, colour-infused music video that's sure ...

Mikey Votano chats with Female First

Exclusive: Mikey Votano reveals what he's been up to during lockdown!

Mikey Votano is one of those musicians you instantly want to know more about. The Aussie performer saw success with the release of his debut UK single Shut Up & Dance ...

Audra Santa chats with Female First

Exclusive: Audra Santa reveals her favourite lockdown pastimes to celebrate new music video release

Following the release of her brilliant new single Naked, and the premiere of the accompanying music video, we caught up with Canadian musician Audra Santa. Speaking about the track, she ...

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Lady Gaga Katy Perry and Schitt’s Creek cast join virtual graduation ceremony

Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and the cast of Schitt’s Creek are among the stars who have offered messages of hope to young people graduating from schools and universities ...

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Singer Alice L

Singer Alice L - Releases Debut Single 'Still Thinking Of Me'

Meet Alice L an exciting new talent A new talent that has spent the past couple of years working with many writers and producers to prepare for this year. ‘STOM?’ is ...

Top artists and Labels join Blackout protest

Top Artists Join call for business to halt following the death of George Floyd.

Major labels have joined other music industry groups and artists in pledging a “blackout” to protest against the death of George Floyd. Organisers for The Show Must Be Paused project ...

Sir Mick Jagger

Happy Birthday 73rd - Ronnie! Says Sir Mick Jagger

Sir Mick Jagger has shared a sweet photograph to wish his Rolling Stones bandmate, Ronnie Wood, a happy birthday. Ronnie Woods turns 73 with wishes from band mate Sir Mick ...

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YouTuber and rapper KSI ‘crushed’ by parents’ reaction to school grades

Social media star KSI has said he was “crushed” by his parents’ reaction to his A-level grades. The YouTuber and rapper, who released his debut solo album Dissimulation this month, ...

Michael Jackson is still making money after his passing

Music streaming is a key way to make money, but it's radio bringing in money for the King of Pop

Michael Jackson currently sits on top of Forbes’ list of 2019’s most paid dead celebrities list, even after he is long gone. This is the seventh year he has remained ...

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St Patrick's Day on Female First

10 Irish artists and some of their best tunes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day from everybody here at Female First! To celebrate, we've decided to take a look at 10 tunes from some of the best Irish artists - let ...

Ray Quinn returns with new album Undeniable on May 29th, 2020

Exclusive: Ray Quinn discusses his upcoming album, recent engagement and life in the public eye

A little earlier this year, Ray Quinn announced he would be returning to the music industry with a brand new collection of music, marking his first album release in 13 ...

Katy Perry returns with new single Never Worn White

Watch: Katy Perry shares love letter to Orlando Bloom with new single and video for Never Worn White

Katy Perry today (March 5th, 2020) shared the gorgeous music video for her brand new single Never Worn White, which is a beautiful love letter to her fiancé Orlando Bloom. Not ...

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Music on Female First

10 songs with bad grammar that sound better for their crimes against English

- "Now that I've become who I really are" and "I only wanna die alive" don't really make sense in Ariana Grande's 'Break Free', but somehow Max Martin fought Grande ...

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Lady Gaga delivers her new single Stupid Love

28 February 2020

Lady Gaga is back to save pop music with Stupid Love

Whilst most of us here in the UK were still sleeping, Lady Gaga released her highly-anticipated first solo single Stupid Love from her upcoming sixth studio album, and it’s an ...

23 February 2020

Review: The Script at Manchester Arena

The year was 2008. I was 16-years-old, and finally getting ready to go to my first-ever live concert at Manchester Academy. Who would I be seeing? The Script. A band ...

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The Netherlands' Duncan Laurence wins Eurovision Song Contest 2019!

The 25-year-old singer triumphed with anthemic number 'Arcade' - which many have compared to Coldplay - raking in an impressive 492 points from the viewer vote and the jury vote ...

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Madonna

Madonna leaves Eurovision fans speechless with epic performance!

The 60-year-old Queen of Pop kicked off her headline set in Tel Aviv, Israel, by turning the stage into a makeshift chapel with a hooded choir and religious imagery as ...

Ariana and the Rose discusses her career to-date, challenges and more [EXCLUSIVE]

Ahead of the release of her new single, we caught up with one of our all-time favourite artists, Ariana and the Rose! Here, she lets us in on what she's ...

LUENA - Boyzone tour diary - Wembley [EXCLUSIVE]

Having supported Boyzone across their UK tour a little earlier this year, and celebrating the recent release of her breakout single Worth It, singer-songwriter LUENA has already proven just what ...

Behind-the-scenes with Giulia, on the set of her new music video

Italian Enigma Giulia spent 2018 writing and recording her brand new album. With her fresh new sound, and refreshingly honest lyricism the album is set to make 2019 a very ...

29 January 2019

Shakin' Stevens on where it all started, his new tour and being more determined than ever before

Throughout history, the human race has always had an affinity with an underdog story. David and Goliath. Rocky and Carl Weathers. Leicester City football club in 2016. And in the ...