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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Michael Kiwanuka axes all planned shows
Michael Kiwanuka has cancelled all his forthcoming shows due to 'continued illness'. The 38-year-old singer had a string of festival appearances planned for next month, including We Out Here and Victorious in the UK, All Together Now in Ireland, Hungary's Sziget Festival and Pukkelpop in Belgium, but he has announced he will no longer be appearing at the events, or supporting Mumford and Sons across North America in October due to unspecificed health issues. A statement shared to his Instagram Story read: 'We are so sorry to announce that due to continued illness, and on the advice of doctors, Michael will sadly be unable to perform at the rest of his scheduled festival performances throughout the rest of the summer and the shows in North America in October (including the support tour with Mumford + Sons). 'We know this is disappointing news to hear, and nobody is more disappointed and saddened than Michael to no longer be taking to the stage as planned. 'Love and thanks to everyone for their understanding.' While many of the events have revealed they are seeking replacement acts, Victorious festival in Portsmouth have already announced that Kaiser Chiefs will be stepping into Michael's slot. They wrote on their Facebook page: "Unfortunately, due to ongoing illness and on the advice of doctors, Michael Kiwanuka will no longer be able to perform at any of his scheduled festival appearances this summer, including his set at Victorious. "We're sending Michael our very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery, and we hope to see him back on stage soon. "In the meantime, we're thrilled to announce that the incredible Kaiser Chiefs will be stepping in to perform in his place. Known for their high-energy performances, you won't want to miss them ahead of Queens of the Stone Age on the main stage!" Meanwhile, the Cold Little Heart hitmaker recently told how winning the Mercury Prize in 2019 for his Kiwanuka album helped him feel more free because he stopped "desperately" seeking validation. He told the BBC: "It sort of woke me up. "I'd been desperately looking for approval from my peers and certain [media] outlets - and the Mercury freed me from that desperation. "It allowed me to feel that, actually, I just want to make the records that come naturally."
Forbes
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Radiohead Earns Its Second Career Global Hit Song With A Decades-Old Tune
Radiohead's 'Let Down' debuts at No. 190 on the Billboard Global 200, decades after release, earning ... More the group its second career win on the worldwide tally. Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Pukkelpop Festival, Hasselt, Belgium, 26th August 1995. (Photo by) Radiohead has been on the rise lately — not with brand new music, but thanks to a decades-old track that is finally receiving what many fans might call long-overdue attention. The group's song 'Let Down' began going viral several weeks ago, and its momentum hasn't slowed. Not only has it transformed into a Billboard chart hit in the United States, but it's also become a worldwide sensation for the first time, at least in one measurable way. Radiohead Charts a new Global Hit 'Let Down' debuts on the Billboard Global 200, the ranking of the most consumed songs on the planet. This week, the track barely manages to break onto the list, starting its journey at No. 190. 'Let Down' Joins 'Creep' Radiohead earns just its second-ever placement on the Billboard Global 200 with the arrival of 'Let Down.' In May 2023, 'Creep' debuted on the same roster. That tune, which had also been around for decades before it blasted onto the roster, climbed to an all-time peak of No. 51 just last frame — perhaps buoyed by the excitement surrounding 'Let Down.' This week, 'Creep' slips just two spaces to No. 53, while slightly declining on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. — which is compiled the same way but with American streams and sales removed. 'Let Down' begins its global journey just as 'Creep' marks its ninety-fifth week on both worldwide rosters. Radiohead Scores Another American Hit As 'Let Down' opens on the Billboard Global 200, it has yet to land on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., though it could appear soon. The track climbs to new highs on two of the three U.S.-based tallies it appears on at the same time. Radiohead's tune jumps to No. 15 on the Hot Alternative Songs chart and No. 18 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ranking, after debuting just a few positions lower last week. The same cut also appears on the Hot Rock Songs list, where it slips slightly from its launch position of No. 14 to No. 15.
