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Singer-songwriter Cat Clyde: ‘I moved around a lot – my parents were pretty chaotic people’

Singer-songwriter Cat Clyde: ‘I moved around a lot – my parents were pretty chaotic people’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Early on in my interview with musician Cat Clyde, one of the most distinctive voices to come out of Ontario since Alanis Morissette, I ask her a fairly innocuous question. Where is she based? “I’m not really based anywhere,” she answers. Perhaps I should have known: on her 2023 album Down Rounder, she delved into an existence that some might describe as rootless. She calls it freedom. Right now, at least, she’s in Seattle, Washington, rehearsing with her band, getting ready for a new tour in support of her latest work, Mud Blood Bone. Her fourth album is a raw, visceral record that melds folk, Americana, rock and country, with the 26-year-old clawing her way out of the ash and dirt to deliver some of the best songs of her career. Heavily inspired by the end of a long-term relationship with her former …

“Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” Singer-Songwriter Was 86

“Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” Singer-Songwriter Was 86

Published by Daniella Wilson

Neil Sedaka, the buoyant singer-songwriter and pianist who had No. 1 hits with “Laughter in the Rain,” “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Bad Blood” and, for Captain & Tennille, “Love Will Keep Us Together,” died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 86. “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather,” his family said in a statement. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.” First teaming with lyricist Howard Greenfield — a neighbor in his Brooklyn apartment building — while still in his teens, Sedaka scored his first hit as a songwriter in 1958 when Connie Francis recorded the duo’s “Stupid Cupid,” a peppy single that rose to No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. They wrote several other hits for Francis, including 1958’s “Fallin’” and “Where the Boys Are,” the theme to the popular 1960 MGM comedy; the latter …

Who won The Masked Singer 2026? Moth unveiled as singer-songwriter

Who won The Masked Singer 2026? Moth unveiled as singer-songwriter

Published by Daniella Wilson

After a eight weeks of jaw-dropping celebrity reveals and incredible performances, the winner of The Masked Singer 2026 has been revealed. As ever, panellists Maya Jama, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and special guest Samantha Barks watched on as the final three acts competed to be crowned the champion. After epic performances from Moth, Toastie and Conkers, it was Moth who left a lasting impression and was announced as this year’s winner. But it all came down to reveal who was behind the mask, and it was none other than Keisha Buchanan. In second place was Conkers who revealed themselves to be Ben Shephard, while Toastie finished in third and was unmasked as Mica Paris. Moth. ITV Asked how it felt to win, Keisha said: “I can’t believe I got through it. It was so grueling but beautiful. I did a song that I’ve never done, like Whitney [Houston], I’ve never sung a Whitney song! Aerosmith, that was the scariest one. “Whitney and Aerosmith were the hardest because I knew her, I never wanted to …

Singer-songwriter Shazza wins Mediacorp’s acting competition Berani Lakon!

Singer-songwriter Shazza wins Mediacorp’s acting competition Berani Lakon!

Published by Sam Flores

Singaporean musician Shazza has just added yet another role to her resume – acting. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter recently emerged as the winner of the reality competition show Berani Lakon!, which featured contestants with no acting background showcasing their acting chops.  As the show’s champion, she will appear in Mediacorp’s upcoming Hari Raya drama Mimpi Raya, which will be released during the festive season. The final episode, which aired on Suria on Tuesday (Feb 10), marked the culmination of nine weeks of acting challenges and performances that began with 30 contestants. Shazza edged out five other finalists: dance choreographer Alif Aircho, content creator Yusoff Rasid, rapper OmarKenobi, musician Nana Karia, and Mediacorp 987 personality Natasha Faisal. Hosted by Era Farida, Hafidz Rahman and Endang Rahayu, Berani Lakon! – which means “Dare to Act” in Malay – is a new Mediacorp programme from the creators of Berani Nyanyi (Dare to Sing), another reality competition show that featured non-singers singing.  During the finals, Shazza and fellow contestant Nana Karia were selected as the final two contestants to perform alongside …