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One Liners: Utopia, Michael Franti, The Weeknd
By Chris Cooke | Published on Wednesday 6 April 2022
APPOINTMENTS
Utopia Music has appointed Bastien Vidal to the role of Acting Chief Finance Officer and VP Operational Finance. The acquisitive company says it has further acquisitions planned and that, in his role, Vidal will be “responsible for supporting Utopia’s considerable growth trajectory”.
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RELEASES
Michael Franti & Spearhead have announced that their new album ‘Follow Your Heart’ will be released on 3 Jun. New track ‘Brighter Day’ accompanies said announcement.
The Weeknd has posted the video for ‘Out Of Time’ from his ‘Dawn FM’ album. It’s directed by Cliqua and features Jim Carrey and South Korean model/actress HoYeon Jung.
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GIGS & TOURS
Toro y Moi has announced his first headline tour of Europe in over five years which will take place in October, with UK dates including Chalk in Brighton on 11 Oct, St John at Hackney Church on 12 Oct and New Century Hall in Manchester on 13 Oct.
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AWARDS
Radio firm Global has announced the shortlists for its annual music and podcasting awards event, which goes by the name The Global Awards 2022. The actual winners will be announced on the company’s radio stations on 14 Apr. The nominations are listed here.
