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Perth Now
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lola Young to release new album I'm Only F****** Myself in September
Lola Young will release her third studio album, I'm Only F****** Myself, on September 19. The Messy hitmaker has announced her next studio effort alongside the new single, Not Like That Anymore, "a fist-in-the-air anthem built for shouting back at the world", set for release on Friday (20.06.25). A press release notes that: "Lola's upcoming third album encapsulates emotional and musical growth. It's a bright, touching body of work that often dives into the dark and raw but is counterbalanced by Lola's uncompromising attitude, unafraid to get candid with exactly how she feels." It continued: "I'm Only F****** Myself explores themes of self-sabotage, using vices like sex and drugs as a form of escapism, which can quickly turn into nihilism." Fans have already heard the infectious earworm, One Thing. I'm Only F****** Myself follows 2024's Top 20 LP This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway. The 24-year-old star has been racking up awards and was honoured with the ASCAP Vanguard Award in recognition of her growing list of achievements on June 17. The ASCAP accolade followed Lola receiving the Rising Star Award at this year's Ivor Novellos. Meanwhile, Lola recently suffered a technical glitch when her earpiece malfunctioned during her performance of Messy at Capital's Summertime Ball. The star was praised by fellow pop star RAYE, who commented on a TikTok of the viral moment: "Sound travel[s] slowly, especially across a venue this big. "Like a 3 second difference from it coming out of speakers to reaching the other side of the stadium, without in ears or a floor monitor, it is almost impossible to sing in time or pitch yourself !! "Lola you're doing amazing! So proud of you. (sic)"
Perth Now
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Simply Red's Mick Hucknall and Lola Young to be honoured at ASCAP London Music Awards 2025
Mick Hucknall will receive the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award to mark Simply Red's 40th anniversary. The If You Don't Know Me By Now hitmaker, 65, will follow in the footsteps of music legends such as Sir Elton John, Blondie, and Lionel Richie in being bestowed with the songwriting prize. ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams said: "Mick Hucknall has made an indelible mark on a generation with his impassioned vocals and classic songwriting. "His singular mix of soul, funk and pop sounds made him a master of blue-eyed soul. We are thrilled to present him with the ASCAP Golden Note Award." Simply Red have amassed more than 60 million albums worldwide, five UK No.1 albums, and two billion streams worldwide. Meanwhile, Messy hitmaker Lola Young, 24, will be honoured with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. Williams added: "Lola Young has captured fans around the globe with her honest, humorous and provocative music. "It is exciting to see the world recognise her talent and we know she will reach even greater heights with her career. We look forward to presenting her with the ASCAP Vanguard Award in recognition of her growing list of achievements." The Londoner recently took home the Rising Star Award at the Ivors 2025. ASCAP will celebrate its winning UK songwriters and composers for their work across music, TV and film at a private event on June 17, with Mick Hucknall and Lola Young in attendance. The night will also celebrate the UK writers of the 2025 Song of the Year, Top Streaming Song, Top Hot Dance / Electronic Song, Top Box Office Film of the Year and many more.
