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Glastonbury 2017: Jeremy Corbyn confirmed to speak at LeftField

Following multiple rumours of various political appearances (from many of the major parties, Jeremy Corbyn has finally been confirmed for a talk at next week’s Glastonbury.

Revealed by Norwich Labour MP Clive Lewis moments ago, Corybn will appear at Leftfield on Saturday 24th June. Though an appearance time is yet to be announced, it’s likely the Labour leader will join Lewis at the migrant talk panel at midday.

More to follow:

Listen: Calvin Harris – ‘Feels’ (ft Pharrell, Katy Perry & Big Sean)

Calvin Harris connects with Big Sean, Pharrell and Katy Perry for Feels as he gears up for the release of his upcoming new project Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1 later this month.

Catch the video in full below:

Listen: Blonde – ‘Just For One Night’ (ft Astrid S)

It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything fresh from Blonde, but finally Jake and Adam return with their first piece of new music for 2017.

Released moments ago, Just For One Night hears the lads hook up with Norway’s Astrid S (you might recognise her name following last year’s support slot on Troye Sivan European tour btw); both acts whom cook up something pretty infectious in the pop/house spectrum.

Catch it below and as always, drop us a tweet to let us know your thoughts:

Listen: Jax Jones – ‘Instruction’ (ft Demi Lovato & Stefflon Don)

After the incredible success of last year’s You Don’t Know Me, Jax Jones returns with another collaboration, this time hooking up with Demi Lovato and Stefflon Don for the exciting Instruction.

Bump this one loud below:

Listen: Russ Chimes – ‘Wildflower’

Perhaps it’s because Turn Me Out provided much of our summer 2013 soundtrack, but for us, Russ Chimes seems completely synonymous with this time of year.

Over the course of his illustrious 7 (or so) years on the scene, the Londoner has delivered a hefty amount of self-penned bangers to go with his vast repertoire of remixes, and today he follows up his early-2017 Drift by announcing his all-new Clara EP, alongside the lead joint, the dazzling Wildflower.

This one’s simply flawless – an almost acid-house esque early-90s piano-ladden groove supported by some smartly-tuned vocal distortions. Effectively, if Turn Me Out smashed 2013, then Wildflower could well be the backdrop for this summer too.

Catch Wildflower below; Clara drops tomorrow on Russ’ Uno Mas Records imprint.

Jamiroquai reschedule O2 Arena shows

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Jamiroquai have been forced to postpone their two O2 Arena shows later this month due to Jay Kay recuperating from a recent procedure.

Initially set to perform on 23rd and 24th June at the iconic London venue, the shows have now been rescheduled to December 3rd and 6th respectively. All tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled dates, and refunds, if required, will be available from point of purchase. (Note tickets for the postponed O2 show on Friday 23rd June will only be valid for the rescheduled show on Sunday 3rd December. Tickets for the O2 show on Saturday 24th June will only be valid for Wednesday 6th December). There are no plans at this stage for any additional shows to be affected.

Of the reschedule, Jay Kay sent the following memo to fans:

Hi J here

It is with great regret that again I have to disappoint people due to the ongoing problem with my back. I have never felt so frustrated with a situation as I feel now, and I am desperate to get back to form. After two operations I am only marginally more active, and I know I could never give the 125% energy I need to give to you good people a super show. I am a proud man, and it breaks my heart to have to keep moving these performances and asking for people’s patience. I am distraught at this and am feeling very low.

2017 is turning out to be a tough year, with the loss of several close friends in quick succession and the inability to perform properly in the way I’ve been doing, and the only way I know how to, since I did my first gig at 17 years old.

I want to thank all of you for the messages of support you have sent me. I can’t quite believe how kind you all are. A thousand thanks.

I want to apologise to all of you who have no doubt made travel plans and taken time out to see us in Paris, Athens and London O2, but I give you my word – I promise you I will come back and give you the shows you deserve. Faster, harder and stronger.

Thank you all so much once again for your unerring love and patience, your posts have really picked me up.

From a very wounded Buffalo.

Lots of love,

Jx

More as we hear it – in the meantime check the flyer below:

Bestival 2017: ‘Slow Motion’ wellness area return announced

Whilst many eyes are fixated around next week’s Glastonbury, it’s often hard to forget that there’s still other awesome events in the festival calendar. Sure Bestival may close the whole season but every year it manages to do it in such a spectacular way that suddenly a countdown to the autumn can quickly get exciting.

Rob Da Bank and his crew have already announced this year’s Bestival line-up (headlined by The xx, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pet Shop Boys and Justice), but there’s still more goodies to come, and today, organisers have confirmed the return of their Slow Motion wellness area, located deep in Bestival’s colour-infused Dorset grounds.

This time in partnership with Balance Magazine, Slow Motion will see a dedicated programme of running, spin classes (whilst raving, obviously), euphoric yoga, meditation, body art, healthy food (good for the vegans among you!) and more.

Of the announcement, da Bank says “Josie and I, and a lot of the team bend, stretch, practice yoga, meditate, do weird things with turmeric and ginger, and occasionally levitate, so Slow Motion is very close to our hearts. We started Slow Motion because we saw people taking better care of themselves and it’s such a beautiful addition to our festival. Let’s get slow!”

Slow Motion Massage Therapies have also been confirmed too, covering a range of treatments including holistic massage, Reiki, reflexology, Ayurvedic treatments, Indian head massage and sound healing.

Tickets for Bestival are onsale now (be quick, mind – there’s not a huge amount remaining) – head over to Bestival.net for the full line-up and ticket info.

Glastonbury 2017: Emily Eavis discusses the safety and security of the festival

With one week to go until Glastonbury opens its gates for another year, Emily Eavis has opened up to 6Music’s Shaun Keaveny about the festival, including the safety, security and the charitable background of the event.

Following the recent terror attacks in London and Manchester, Eavis has spoken about how security will be stepped up for 2017, including extra security checks, more security provisions and the additional searches involved for attendees.

Emily has also spoken more about the further developments of the Variety Bazaar, mooted now for 2021. Listen to the full interview below:

Watch London Grammar cover Beyonce’s ‘All Night’ in the Live Lounge

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London Grammar have made their triumphant return to Radio 1’s Live Lounge, hot on the heels from last week’s release of their second album Truth Is A Beautiful Thing.

Performing their recent single Oh Woman, Oh Man, the trio also delivered a surprise haunting rendition of Beyonce’s All Night, lifted off last year’s stellar LEMONADE LP.

Catch both performances below:

Could a video for Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna’s ‘Loyalty’ be on its way?

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One could fail to argue that Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN wasn’t a masterpiece – pretty much every single track was as solid as the last, and now it seems that K.Dot’s Rihanna hook-up on Loyalty could be getting the video treatment as DAMN’s latest single.

Over the weekend, a behind-the-scenes clip of a supposed shoot of the track was shared via the Rihanna Now fan account. If indeed a visual is on its way, then it will follow in the footsteps of Humble and DNA as the third song from Kendrick’s stellar project.

Catch a glimpse below: