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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Are Midnight ‘Til Morning Still Together After Building the Band? Here's What They've Been Up to Since the Show Ended
Midnight 'Til Morning was one of the promising groups to emerge from Building the Band. The group, consisting of Conor, Shane, Mason, and Zach, ended up in fourth place in the Netflix competition show, but they're ready to show the world what they're doing. Though they had a very strong connection at first, Conor and Sweet Seduction's Alison's relationship put a strain on the relationship between the boys. Their performance of 'Iris' by the Goo Goo Dolls was not up to the standards of the group, and they were at risk of elimination. Mason blamed Conor and asked him not to hang out with Alison. Shane said about the moment, 'I feel betrayed by someone I thought was my brother.' More from StyleCaster SZN4 Found an 'Incredibly Special' Bond on Building the Band-But, Are They Still Together? Are Iconyx Still Together After Building the Band? Here's What Happened After Soulidified Changed Their Name Conor later threatened to leave the band. 'I get where you're coming from of course. But from the get-go, it was one of those situations that was so deep and I have no regrets with how I acted.' He added, 'With all that's happened, me continuing this, there's always going to be tension. I don't think I can continue on.'The boys were eliminated shortly after, but where are they now, and are they still close? Are Midnight 'Til Sunrise Still Together After Building the Band? Yes, Midnight 'Til Sunrise are still together after Building the Band and they have a lot of plans ahead for their future. They forged a bond that makes them 'a band that wants to stick together and make music for the long run,' Shane said. The group has plans to release music after the group reunited in Australia. 'I think it was literally two weeks after we finished the competition, we flew the boys out. We were in Sydney for about a month in the studio together,' Mason told Tudum. 'Since the show finished, we've probably spent three months solid in the studio just day in, day out. We've got a whole album ready to go.' 'We all have our own stylistic flairs to us, and we decided we were just going to use that to our advantage,' Zach recalled. 'We kept a little bit of what each of us has, and ended up getting this cool pop rock country sound that nobody else has right now.' 'We want to write music that makes people feel seen,' says Conor. 'We want songs that people are going to use at their weddings and their birthdays and their funerals. We want to create something that's immortal.' The group took to their Instagram and made tributes to Liam Payne and Ozzy Osbourne. They're one of the first groups out of the show to announce new music. Their first single, 'Bye' will be released on August 6. Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary '70s Rockers Announce New Album
Legendary '70s Rockers Announce New Album originally appeared on Parade. Original Roxy Music band members Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone) and Paul Thompson (drummer) have announced a new album due out September 19. "AM PM SOHO LIVE is due out on September 19th via Expression Records & BFD/The Orchard and features material from Phil Manzanera and Andy Mackay's recent album, AM PM, as well as notable tracks from Phil Manzanera's solo catalogue and several Roxy Music classics," reads the press release. It continues, "Much of the material on AM PM SOHO LIVE is sourced from the 2023 Phil Manzanera/Andy Mackay collaborative effort, the instrumental AM PM. Recorded during the lockdowns, the album was so well-received that it inspired Manzanera and Mackay to play the tracks live. Recorded at those three sold-out gigs at an intimate screening theatre in London's Soho in March 2024, AM PM SOHO LIVE is mixed in Dolby Atmos and also features British/Portuguese singer/songwriter Sonia Bernardo and another ex-Roxy Music alum, Anna Phoebe, on violin."'Listening back to the tracks from this album, especially in Dolby Atmos, and trying to make sense of what is AM PM SOHO LIVE has made me realize that the original ad that I answered to join Roxy, which said 'Guitarist wanted for Avant Rock group' was a thought and a mission statement staring me in the face and has informed quite naturally and organically the whole of the AM PM project," said Manzanera in a statement. Roxy Music was formed in 1971 with Thompson, Mackay, Manzanera plus Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno. They quickly became known as "elegant, art school rockers." They took a hiatus in the 1980s and 1990s, then returned in 2001 with a new tour. In 2019, Roxy Music was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and then in 2022, the band celebrated its 50th anniversary with a worldwide tour that culminated in a sold-out show in London. A live performance video of the first track off the album, "Out of the Blue," is available now. Pre-orders for the album can be made here. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Legendary '70s Rockers Announce New Album first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Gizmodo
SHOKZ OpenRun Pro Is Back at Its Prime Day Price, 4.5-Star Bone Conduction Headphones on Amazon
Outdoor exercise gets a boost when music and situational awareness share the same space. The SHOKZ OpenRun Pro bone‑conduction headphones make that possible by resting on your cheekbones rather than sealing off your ear canals. Slip them on for a sunrise run, a neighborhood dog walk, or a bike commute, and you will hear your playlist, passing traffic, and trail chatter in one clear mix. Head over to Amazon to get the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro for just $125, down from its usual price of $180. That's a discount of $55 and 31% off. See at Amazon The headband uses flexible titanium wrapped in soft silicone, creating a fit that feels more like a light pair of sports glasses than a traditional headset. Set the pads against the bones just in front of your ears, give the back band a nudge, and the frame settles into place without any in‑ear pressure. Because nothing blocks the canal, airflow prevents that stuffy sensation typical earbuds can cause, and sweat dries quickly even on humid afternoons. Audio quality rises above older bone‑conduction attempts. Dual bass enhancers add punch to beats, while mids stay crisp enough for dialogue‑heavy podcasts. Large physical buttons are easy to find by touch, so changing tracks with gloves on is no problem. A single multi‑use button handles play, pause, skip, and call management, keeping phones tucked securely in belts or pockets. Battery performance covers long listening sessions. Expect around ten hours on a full charge, with a quick five‑minute top‑up providing roughly ninety minutes of extra playtime when you realize the gauge is low just before heading out. The magnetic cable clicks into place even in low light, and voice prompts announce remaining percentage to avoid surprises. The headphones are also water resistant, which means sweat, light rain, and dusty paths pose little threat to your listening pleasure. Multipoint Bluetooth pairing lets the headset connect to two devices simultaneously. Stream an audiobook from a tablet, then answer a call from your phone without diving into menus. The optional Shokz smartphone app offers a vocal‑enhancement EQ and detailed battery readout, though all key functions work straight out of the box if you prefer fewer apps. Runners who like open trails, commuters weaving through city streets, and parents keeping an ear on kids at the playground will all appreciate hearing the world without forgoing music. The SHOKZ OpenRun Pro is still available for $125 at Amazon, a solid savings compared with the regular $180 price. See at Amazon
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
New Edinburgh music venues land share of £14m cash pot
The Wolfson Foundation has agreed to support the creation of a new National Centre for Music and concert hall at the former Royal High School, one of the city's most prominent landmarks, on Calton Hill. It will also be funding Edinburgh's first purpose-built concert hall for a century, which is earmarked for a site behind a Royal Bank of Scotland building in the New Town. Read more: The two projects, which have both been in the planning for more than decade, will get a share of £14m worth of grants announced by a UK-wide charity. And it is hoped they will be able to secure further support as the projects progress in the next few years. The Dunard Centre will be Edinburgh's first purpose-built concert hall for more than a century. (Image: David Chipperfield Architects) Both projects are being largely bankrolled by Scotland's biggest arts philanthropist, Carol Colburn Grigor. Her Dunard Fund has committed at least £45m to the £69m National Centre for [[Music]] project. It recently secured a pledge of up to £5m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and £2.85m from a separate charitable trust set up by the late British philanthropist Julia Rausing. A new National Centre for Music will be created on Edinburgh's Calton Hill under plans to transform the former Royal High School building. (Image: Supplied) The Dunard Centre, which is expected to cost more than £115m to build, has secured £80m of private support, including £35m from Ms Grigor's charity, as well as £25m from the Scottish and UK governments, and the city council. The Wolfson Foundation plans to spend more than £200m across the UK over the next five years, across arts, science, health and heritage projects. The Dunard Centre concert hall will be created in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. (Image: Supplied) The National Centre for Music project, which has been awarded an initial £500,000 from the foundation, will see three indoor performance spaces created inside the A-listed building. The grounds of the complex, which is due to open in 2027, will become home to the first public gardens in the city since the creation of Princes Street Gardens more than 200 years ago. The Dunard Centre project, which has been allocated an initial £100,000 by the foundation, will see a 1000-capacity concert hall built off St Andrew Square, next to the new St James Quarter complex, by 2029. The new venue, which is expected to showcase all forms of music, will become a new home for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and will be used by the Edinburgh International Festival each August. A spokesperson for the National Centre for Music said: 'This grant will help protect and save the heritage of one of the most remarkable A listed buildings in Edinburgh. 'Our project will create a home for the National Centre for Music which will offer a range of ways for people who live, work and visit the city to come together to engage with the built and social heritage, and Scottish music heritage. 'The National Centre for Music is a newly created charity which will nurture and celebrate the richness of Scotland's music making – across all genres and all levels. It will become an iconic destination – where artists come to deepen their practice, make new work and connect with others, and where audiences come to expand their passions and have uplifting experiences. 'The former Royal High School will provide an inspiring setting in which to learn, make and share music. With a flexible main hall, a suite of practice rooms and a recording studio, it will provide significant new facilities for Scotland's musicians – from top professionals to those just starting their musical learning. 'The National Centre for Music will be a city centre venue for diverse musical communities, participants and audiences. A public engagement programme is being developed that will include creative learning, heritage interpretation, and community-led activity shaped by ongoing consultation. 'Particular attention is being given to reaching groups who are often underrepresented in culture and heritage, including young people, people living in local communities of socioeconomic deprivation, and people with additional support needs." A spokesperson for the Dunard Centre said: 'This generous funding will be instrumental in supporting our ambitious vision to create a new, world-class concert hall in the heart of Edinburgh, catering for 21st century audiences and artists. 'With a mission to create an inclusive, accessible hub, the venue will be 'a hall for all', offering opportunities for people of all ages and stages to learn, participate, create and engage with the arts, as well as opening up a new, free-to-access public space. 'This inaugural grant marks the first step in our relationship with the Wolfson Foundation. 'With a shared commitment to promoting and supporting excellence, we look forward to developing our relationship as plans for Edinburgh's first concert hall in 100 years progress.' Other projects being funded in Scotland include the Angus arts centre Hospitalfield, which has secured £150,000 for a restoration of its building and a new collections study centre. Earlier this year, Wolfson Foundation chief executive Paul Ramsbottom said the charity was aware of a 'crucial need' for capital infrastructure funding for projects across the UK. He said: 'There are few other similar sources of funding and yet organisations need to keep investing in their physical infrastructure. 'A majority of our funding in the next five years will therefore be allocated for infrastructure: refurbishment, equipment and new build.'
BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
CMAT: Radio 1 did not edit Irish out of new song, BBC says
BBC Radio 1 did did not edit out the Irish language section of CMAT's new single Euro-Country during its debut on the station, the corporation has first 45 seconds of the song feature lyrics in Irish, but these did not feature in the song's first broadcast on 22 July. BBC Radio 1 said it played a copy of the song which was provided by the record label, AWAL. Posting on Instagram on Tuesday, the Irish singer, whose full name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, said it was "not her decision" to have the Irish language section edited out. In the post on her Instagram story, she continued: "However, they [the BBC] have just gotten in contact and said that they are going to play the Irish language intro – the full version of make up for it."I don't know who edited it out – that was crazy of them."The 29-year-old singer also highlighted in her post that another line was edited out, which says: "I was 12 when the dads started killing themselves all around me".She said that was "more understandable". The BBC said it had already played the full version which includes the Irish language intro on Rickie Melvin and Charlie, and it would be played again on Going Home, and Radio 1's New Music Show with Jack single and album title track Euro-Country is CMAT's third studio album and set for release on 29 August. Record label AWAL has been contacted for a response.
