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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Liquid star Eamon Downes has died: Tributes pour in as rave pioneer behind club anthem Sweet Harmony loses five year cancer battle
Rave pioneer Eamon Downes has died following a five year battle with cancer, his family confirmed on Tuesday. The talented producer, who was also known as Ame, enjoyed enormous success as one half of pioneering dance act Liquid in the early 1990s. Signed to XL Recordings - the label responsible for launching The Prodigy - Downes and band-mate Shane Heneghan, best known as DJ Model, scored one of the biggest hits of the era with Sweet Harmony. Originally released independently in 1991, the iconic track sampled heavily from the CeCe Rogers' 1987 single Someday - notably its euphoric piano motif. Confirming his death on social media, fellow DJ Billy Daniel Bunter wrote: 'It's with heartbreaking sadness that I'm letting the world know we've lost Eamon Downes, devoted husband to Stella, proud dad to Bea, and one of my closest friends one really hurts. 'I still remember him playing me 'Sweet Harmony' down the phone before it got cut. When XL signed it, he was buzzing. Sending dubplates by bike to Pete Tong and then straight to me at Labrynth, he loved that side of things.' MORE TO FOLLOW
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eamon Downes dead: Liquid co-founder passes away following five-year cancer battle as tributes pour in
HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in after Liquid co-founder Eamon Downes passed away from brain cancer. The iconic UK producer, also known as Ame, died after bravely battling the disease for five years. Advertisement Alongside Shane Heneghan, best known as DJ Model, Downes formed Liquid in the early 90s. The duo who would help to amplify the early sounds of rave and breakbeat in the UK. Fellow DJ and producer Billy Daniel Bunter shared the news earlier today, writing: 'It's with heartbreaking sadness that I'm letting the world know we've lost Eamon Downes, devoted husband to Stella, proud dad to Bea, and one of my closest friends ever. "This one really hurts.' Advertisement Bunter added: 'I still remember him playing me 'Sweet Harmony' down the phone before it got cut. "When XL signed it, he was buzzing. 'Sending dubplates by bike to Pete Tong and then straight to me at Labrynth, he loved that side of things.' Downes and Heneghan found success with their debut self-titled record in 1991, of which the track 'Sweet Harmony' stands as an all-timer anthem. Advertisement Most read in Music Initially released in 1991 on the self-pressed white label Liquid EP of 500 copies, it was re-released to a wider audience on XL Recordings. It's success would also emboldened XL Recordings, which has become one of the planet's most important labels. The single was followed by The Future Music EP which included "Liquid Is Liquid". After their first few releases, Downes and Heneghan parted ways as a duo. Advertisement But Downes continued to share music under the alias for more than 30 years as a solo act. 1 Eamon Downes has passed away Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Eamon Downes dead: Liquid co-founder passes away following five-year cancer battle as tributes pour in
STAR GONE Eamon Downes dead: Liquid co-founder passes away following five-year cancer battle as tributes pour in Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in after Liquid co-founder Eamon Downes passed away from brain cancer. The iconic UK producer, also known as Ame, died after bravely battling the disease for five years. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up Alongside Shane Heneghan, best known as DJ Model, Downes formed Liquid in the early 90s. The duo who would help to amplify the early sounds of rave and breakbeat in the UK. Fellow DJ and producer Billy Daniel Bunter shared the news earlier today, writing: 'It's with heartbreaking sadness that I'm letting the world know we've lost Eamon Downes, devoted husband to Stella, proud dad to Bea, and one of my closest friends ever. "This one really hurts.' Bunter added: 'I still remember him playing me 'Sweet Harmony' down the phone before it got cut. "When XL signed it, he was buzzing. 'Sending dubplates by bike to Pete Tong and then straight to me at Labrynth, he loved that side of things.' Downes and Heneghan found success with their debut self-titled record in 1991, of which the track 'Sweet Harmony' stands as an all-timer anthem. Initially released in 1991 on the self-pressed white label Liquid EP of 500 copies, it was re-released to a wider audience on XL Recordings. It's success would also emboldened XL Recordings, which has become one of the planet's most important labels. The single was followed by The Future Music EP which included "Liquid Is Liquid". After their first few releases, Downes and Heneghan parted ways as a duo. But Downes continued to share music under the alias for more than 30 years as a solo act.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Azealia Banks? Viral rapper making headlines with Conor McGregor in 2025
Azealia Banks is once again trending online, and it's not just because of her music. Renowned for her controversial opinions and sudden scandals, the American rapper is under investigation following a serious charge against a former UFC champion. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though many know her name, not many are totally familiar with her life narrative, career path, and the causes she often finds herself at the heart of social media storms. Azealia Banks began her music journey after growing up in Harlem Born on May 31, 1991, in Harlem, New York City, Azealia Banks was reared with two sisters. Her mother reared her following her father's death from cancer when she was still rather young. Her early years were tough; she left home at just fourteen to live with her sister. Initially considering herself as an actress, she took part in theater performances. But her love of music ultimately prevailed. Under the name Miss Banks, Azealia Banks released her first song , "Gimme a Chance," on Myspace in 2008. XL Recordings signed with her that year. Her breakthrough came in 2011 when her song "212" went viral all around. Also Read: Her mixtapes showcasing her unique combination of rap, house, and electronic music came after her debut album, Broke with Expensive Taste. A major player in the music business, Azealia Amanda Banks has repeatedly garnered praise throughout the years for her unique voice and strong words. Azealia Banks accuses Conor McGregor of sending explicit images Azealia Amanda Banks caused controversy on July 14, 2025 by leveling harsh allegations against Conor McGregor, a retired Irish MMA warrior. She reported that Conor McGregor threatened her later on social media and sent her unasked nude images. Both supporters and opponents of Azealia Banks's openly shared pictures reacted differently. Her most recent argument has put her at the front and centre once more and sparked discussions on cyber safety, celebrity behaviour, and bullying. Azealia Banks has never shied to express her opinions and has always been open about her issues even when she was well-known. In both music and social media, she remains a forceful, unashamed figure in the entertainment business.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Danny L Harle Teams Up With PinkPantheress for New Song 'Starlight': Listen
Danny L Harle and PinkPantheress, photo courtesy of XL Recordings Danny L Harle has tapped PinkPantheress for a new song. 'Starlight' is the British producer's first new music as lead artist since releasing his debut solo album, Harlecore, in 2021—and his first single for new home label, XL Recordings. Listen to it below. Harle said in a press release, ''Starlight' reaches for a kind of euphoric melancholy—a guiding light in all of my music. It's shaped by my love of the melancholic songwriting traditions of Europe from composers like Monteverdi and John Dowland, all the way to '90s Eurodance and the uplifting trance of the 2000s—artists like Gigi D'Agostino and Alice Deejay. PinkPantheress is the dream collaborator for this song, her love for ornamental melodies and hypnotic lyricism fit perfectly into my sound world.' In May, PinkPantheress shared the mixtape Fancy That. She'll take her An Evening With PinkPantheress Tour to North America this autumn. As a producer, Harle has most recently worked on Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism and Oklou's Choke Enough. He's spent the last two weeks teasing 'Starlight' on social media under the alias '__.ccccccccc.__.' Read about PinkPantheress' 'Pain' at No. 90 in 'The 100 Best Songs of the 2020s So Far.' Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
