APPOINTMENTS
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The Scottish Music Industry Association has announced that its Creative Director Robert Kilpatrick will take on the additional role of Interim CEO following the departure of Ronnie Gurr from the top job. The associationâs Interim Chair, Nick Stewart, says: âRobert understands the SMIAâs importance better than anyone else. Hard-working and driven, he has been instrumental in achieving the organisationâs aimsâ.
RELEASES
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Nicki Minaj has released new single âLast Time That I Saw Youâ.
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Timbaland has released new single âKeep Going Upâ, featuring Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado.
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Kylie Minogue has released new single âTensionâ. Her new album of the same name is out on 22 Sep.
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Chvrchesâ Lauren Mayberry has released her debut solo single, âAre You Awake?â âFor a long time, I couldnât imagine doing anything outside of Chvrches but I think some things that I needed to write had to be done from purely my own point of viewâ, she says. âI never really thought Iâd write a piano ballad, or a solo album full stop, so life really is full of surprisesâ.
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Bastille have teamed up with Han Zimmer to record a new version of their song âPompeiiâ. âHaving the opportunity to work with the living legend that is Hans Zimmer, and his brilliant team, has been an absolute dreamâ, says frontman Dan SMith. âWorking with them on this new version of âPompeiiâ has been incredible and has put the biggest smiles on our faces throughout the whole wonderfully surreal experienceâ.
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Griff is back with new single âVertigoâ. âExperiencing love and growing up, it always feels like the world and my emotions are spinning faster than I can keep up withâ, she says. ââVertigoâ is the beginning of a new creative chapter for me and Iâm excited for us all to go on this journey togetherâ.
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Soft Play â the duo formerly known as Slaves â have released new single âPunkâs Deadâ.
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No Guidnce have released new single âYeah Yeahâ.
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VV Brown has released new single âNo Fearâ, featuring Liam Bailey, taken from her upcoming new album âAm I British Yet?â
GIGS & TOURS
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The 1975 have announced UK tour dates in February next year, which will include two nights at the O2 Arena in London. Tickets go on general sale on 8 Sep.
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Loyle Carner will headline the Royal Albert Hall on 6 Oct, performing his latest album âHugoâ in full. Tickets go on general sale on 7 Sep.
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Venbee is set to head out on a UK tour this autumn, including a show at Heaven in London on 1 Nov. Tickets go on general sale on 8 Sep.