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Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Idles' new album is 'more driven'
Idles have "recorded a bunch of songs" for their new album and it's going to be "more driven" than their previous work. The band's fifth record Tangk was released in 2024 and frontman Joe Talbot has now revealed they've been hard at work on number six and have already got about 10 songs laid down, but they will be taking a break from the studio and coming back to finish it off in late 2025. Joe told NME: "I'm working on lots of music. It's album time, and lots of other things ... We've recorded a bunch of songs. We've got like 10 songs and we're going to go back and do a bunch more. "We're doing some other projects in between, but we're going to come back to the album later in the year and get it finished. We're recording with Kenny [Beats] and Nigel [Godrich] again. It's really magic, I can't wait." He added of the new record: "This album is more driven. That's all I can say, really. There's more a drive to it.' The band is currently focusing on their upcoming gigs in Bristol's Queen Square next month. The Idles Block Party will feature two performances from the band on August 1 and 2 as well as sets by Soft Play, Lambrini Girls, Sicaria, The Voidz and Hinds across the two days. Joe added of the shows: "Bristol is our first outing. It's our homecoming show, and the only UK show we're doing this year. It's something we've been building towards for a very long time ... "These shows are a celebration of everything we've got to so far. We want to do it with music we love and people we love in the city we love." Joe also revealed Idles will be playing two different sets at the gigs to keep fans entertained. Idles won critical acclaim for Tangk and landed five nominations at the Grammy Awards earlier this year, but Joe insisted they don't rely on industry prizes for "validation". He told Variety: "You shouldn't ask another person for validation, you should be able to just believe in yourself. But we have entered into a conversation of validation by making something and putting it out into the world - which is the Grammy conversation. "It's not something you root for or beg for - you work for it. So I understand how lucky I am and I'm very grateful to be here, and to be part of that conversation is beautiful. But to need validation from the award itself would be toxic."
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Sophie Ellis-Bextor says AI cannot copy human connection in music
Sophie Ellis-Bextor says AI cannot copy human connection in music The Murder On The Dancefloor singer, 46, said she is "sure AI will have a place" in her industry, but that it will be "very hard" for it to mimic imperfections. (Image: PA ) Sophie Ellis-Bextor has said she thinks there is "something about human connection in music" that is "impossible" for AI to mimic, as she was named best female at the O2 Silver Clef Awards. The Murder On The Dancefloor singer, 46, said she is "sure AI will have a place" in her industry, but that it will be "very hard" for it to mimic imperfections. Ellis-Bextor was presented with her award on Wednesday by Nordoff and Robbins, the UK's largest music therapy charity. She told the PA news agency: "I think there's something about the human connection in music that is impossible to mimic. "I think the nuances and complexity of a human heart are something that only we have the hold the key to, really. "So I'm sure AI will have its place actually. But I think when it comes to imperfections that we hold, it's very hard for something to mimic imperfections. Article continues below "We're very good at doing that, so I think, I think we've got that safe actually." The singer was awarded alongside Rick Astley, who received the outstanding achievement in music award; Noah Kahan, who was handed the best male award; and band Idles, who were named best live act. Amarillo singer Tony Christie, who received the icon award, was diagnosed with dementia four years ago but has previously said he will not let the illness stop him. He told PA at the London ceremony that he discovered he had dementia after struggling with crossword puzzles. "All my life I've been good at crosswords and things like that," the 82-year-old said. "Suddenly, I was struggling with crosswords." The singer said that after his diagnosis, his doctor told him it is beneficial that he is in music, as listening to songs could help slow his deterioration. "It makes people listen," Christie said. "Instead of sitting there quiet and worrying about it, they listen to music." The O2 Silver Clef awards celebrate artists who touch the lives of people through their music and the event helps to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins to provide music therapy for vulnerable people across the UK. Mika, who was given the global impact award, told of what Nordoff and Robbins means to him. "I had loads of issues growing up," the Grace Kelly singer told PA. "I was kicked out of school. I was super dyslexic and bullied and so I hid in my own world. "The only thing that pulled me out of that was music. "So it kind of was a therapy, without even me realising it was happening and that changed my whole life. Article continues below "After being kicked out of school, I started working, I started doing music, I felt like a person again, and from then, I never left."
RTÉ News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Sophie Ellis-Bextor says AI cannot copy human connection in music
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has said she thinks there is "something about human connection in music" that is "impossible" for AI to mimic, as she was named best female at the O2 Silver Clef Awards. The Mu rder On The Dancefloor singer, 46, said she is "sure AI will have a place" in her industry, but that it will be "very hard" for it to mimic imperfections. She told the PA news agency: "I think there's something about the human connection in music that is impossible to mimic. "I think the nuances and complexity of a human heart are something that only we have the hold the key to, really. "So I'm sure AI will have its place actually. But I think when it comes to imperfections that we hold, it's very hard for something to mimic imperfections. "We're very good at doing that, so I think, I think we've got that safe actually." The singer was awarded alongside Rick Astley, who received the outstanding achievement in music award; Noah Kahan, who was handed the best male award; and band Idles, who were named best live act. Amarillo singer Tony Christie, who received the icon award, was diagnosed with dementia four years ago but has previously said he will not let the illness stop him. He told PA at the London ceremony that he discovered he had dementia after struggling with crossword puzzles. "All my life I've been good at crosswords and things like that," the 82-year-old said. "Suddenly, I was struggling with crosswords." The singer said that after his diagnosis, his doctor told him it is beneficial that he is in music, as listening to songs could help slow his deterioration. "It makes people listen," Christie said. "Instead of sitting there quiet and worrying about it, they listen to music." The O2 Silver Clef awards celebrate artists who touch the lives of people through their music and the event helps to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins to provide music therapy for vulnerable people across the UK. Mika, who was given the global impact award, told of what Nordoff and Robbins means to him. "I had loads of issues growing up," the Grace Kelly singer told PA. "I was kicked out of school. I was super dyslexic and bullied and so I hid in my own world. "The only thing that pulled me out of that was music. "So it kind of was a therapy, without even me realising it was happening and that changed my whole life. "After being kicked out of school, I started working, I started doing music, I felt like a person again, and from then, I never left."
Leader Live
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Sophie Ellis-Bextor says AI cannot copy human connection in music
The Murder On The Dancefloor singer, 46, said she is 'sure AI will have a place' in her industry, but that it will be 'very hard' for it to mimic imperfections. Ellis-Bextor was presented with her award on Wednesday by Nordoff and Robbins, the UK's largest music therapy charity. She told the PA news agency: 'I think there's something about the human connection in music that is impossible to mimic. 'I think the nuances and complexity of a human heart are something that only we have the hold the key to, really. 'So I'm sure AI will have its place actually. But I think when it comes to imperfections that we hold, it's very hard for something to mimic imperfections. 'We're very good at doing that, so I think, I think we've got that safe actually.' The singer was awarded alongside Rick Astley, who received the outstanding achievement in music award; Noah Kahan, who was handed the best male award; and band Idles, who were named best live act. Amarillo singer Tony Christie, who received the icon award, was diagnosed with dementia four years ago but has previously said he will not let the illness stop him. He told PA at the London ceremony that he discovered he had dementia after struggling with crossword puzzles. 'All my life I've been good at crosswords and things like that,' the 82-year-old said. 'Suddenly, I was struggling with crosswords.' The singer said that after his diagnosis, his doctor told him it is beneficial that he is in music, as listening to songs could help slow his deterioration. 'It makes people listen,' Christie said. 'Instead of sitting there quiet and worrying about it, they listen to music.' The O2 Silver Clef awards celebrate artists who touch the lives of people through their music and the event helps to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins to provide music therapy for vulnerable people across the UK. Mika, who was given the global impact award, told of what Nordoff and Robbins means to him. 'I had loads of issues growing up,' the Grace Kelly singer told PA. 'I was kicked out of school. I was super dyslexic and bullied and so I hid in my own world. 'The only thing that pulled me out of that was music. 'So it kind of was a therapy, without even me realising it was happening and that changed my whole life. 'After being kicked out of school, I started working, I started doing music, I felt like a person again, and from then, I never left.'
South Wales Guardian
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Sophie Ellis-Bextor says AI cannot copy human connection in music
The Murder On The Dancefloor singer, 46, said she is 'sure AI will have a place' in her industry, but that it will be 'very hard' for it to mimic imperfections. Ellis-Bextor was presented with her award on Wednesday by Nordoff and Robbins, the UK's largest music therapy charity. She told the PA news agency: 'I think there's something about the human connection in music that is impossible to mimic. 'I think the nuances and complexity of a human heart are something that only we have the hold the key to, really. 'So I'm sure AI will have its place actually. But I think when it comes to imperfections that we hold, it's very hard for something to mimic imperfections. 'We're very good at doing that, so I think, I think we've got that safe actually.' The singer was awarded alongside Rick Astley, who received the outstanding achievement in music award; Noah Kahan, who was handed the best male award; and band Idles, who were named best live act. Amarillo singer Tony Christie, who received the icon award, was diagnosed with dementia four years ago but has previously said he will not let the illness stop him. He told PA at the London ceremony that he discovered he had dementia after struggling with crossword puzzles. 'All my life I've been good at crosswords and things like that,' the 82-year-old said. 'Suddenly, I was struggling with crosswords.' The singer said that after his diagnosis, his doctor told him it is beneficial that he is in music, as listening to songs could help slow his deterioration. 'It makes people listen,' Christie said. 'Instead of sitting there quiet and worrying about it, they listen to music.' The O2 Silver Clef awards celebrate artists who touch the lives of people through their music and the event helps to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins to provide music therapy for vulnerable people across the UK. Mika, who was given the global impact award, told of what Nordoff and Robbins means to him. 'I had loads of issues growing up,' the Grace Kelly singer told PA. 'I was kicked out of school. I was super dyslexic and bullied and so I hid in my own world. 'The only thing that pulled me out of that was music. 'So it kind of was a therapy, without even me realising it was happening and that changed my whole life. 'After being kicked out of school, I started working, I started doing music, I felt like a person again, and from then, I never left.'
