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Articles by Laura Mvula
Ivors 2022: Dave, Ed Sheeran, The Cure and Sam Fender among big winners
The PRS for Music Icon Award was presented to The Cure’s Robert Smith and Simon Gallup for their songwriting achievements spanning over 40 years. “It’s a strange one," Smith told Headliner. It felt weird leaving the other three at the table. For me it’s really imoirtant that Simon is up there with me. He's so overlooked it’s criminal. He’s been there pretty much the whole time.
Ivor Novello Awards: Adele, Ed Sheeran and Sam Fender land nominations for 2022 Ivors
Virgin Radio 7 Apr 2022, 00:00 The nominees for this year’s Ivor Novello Awards, or Ivors, have finally been revealed. The annual music event recognises outstanding songwriting and composing across nine categories, including Songwriter of the Year, Best Contemporary Song, Best Original Scores for Film, Television and Video Games, and the Rising Star Award with Apple Music.
Ed Sheeran, Inflo, Adele Among Nominees at U.K.s Ivor Novello Awards
This year’s nominees for the Ivor Novello Awards — which honor outstanding songwriting and composing — include Adele, who is in the running for two awards, and Ed Sheeran, who is nominated for three Ivors. Up for four awards, Dean “Inflo” Josiah Cover is this year’s most nominated songwriter. He is recognized for his work with fellow nominees Cleo Sol and Little Simz. Named after the late Welsh actor, dramatist, singer and composer, the Ivor Novello awards have been presented since 1956.
Show Me Love by Laura Mvula
Silence Is the Way (feat. Laura Mvula) Miles Davis & Robert Glasper
David Byrne, Laura Mvula: Apollo, Manchester
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne brings his American Utopia tour to the UK, Getintothis’ Sean Fearon gears up for the show of a lifetime. It must be difficult for music titan’s like David Byrne. You have such an expansive and loved back catalogue, but you’re also constantly trying to develop as an artist and try new things. Fine for an album, but try to push it live and you could have a lot of angry dads on your hands.
Once in a Lifetime
In true parliamentary style I must declare an interest, or in this case disinterest in David Byrne and Talking Heads. Well, that’s a bit strong I suppose, I’m just not a big fan, unlike my companion who offered me the ticket. The offer roused enough curiosity for me to abandon my usual Sunday afternoon date with Shefali and her regional news bulletin for a trip into town.
Strange Collective announce Constellations all-dayer
Strange Collective have announced an August all-dayer in the Baltic Triangle, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley looks forward to the event. Strange Collective have announced an all day event at Constellations which includes Portugese duo Sunflowers bringing their psych punk to Liverpool. Over two stages, the gig also sees Table Scraps, SPILT, Mincemeat and Lennie Dies on the bill on Saturday, August 11.
Pulled Apart By Horses Plot Winter Tour
Pulled Apart By Horses will tour the UK in November and December. The Leeds rockers, who put out 'The Haze' through Caroline International in March, will call in Milton Keynes, Southend, Newport on the Isle of Wight, Plymouth, Brighton, Swansea, Derby, Liverpool, Hebden Bridge, Stoke, Hull, Huddersfield, Coventry, and Leeds between November 29 and December 17. Tickets go on sale at 10am on October 6.
Laura Mvula Announces Summer Show With London Symphony Orchestra
Laura Mvula will perform with the London Symphony Orchestra next month. Composer, producer and conductor Troy Miller, who produced the singer's 2016 album 'The Dreaming Room', will conduct and arrange the show at the Barbican on July 21. Tickets are on sale now, with prices starting from £20.00 plus fees.
Laura Mvula, Pulled Apart By Horses among Boardmasters additions
A big bunch of new names have been added to this year’s Boardmasters in Cornwall, ready to join big guns alt-J, Two Door Cinema Club and Slaves. Laura Mvula, Pulled Apart By Horses and Dutch Uncles are included in the big list of names headed to Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach near Newquay between 9th and 13th August. Pulled Apart By Horses play on Friday, Laura and Dutch Uncles on Saturday, while Phil will spin some round things across the whole weekend. Tickets to Boardmasters are on sale now.
Laura Mvula And Pulled Apart By Horses Among New Names For Boardmasters Line Up
Laura Mvula, Pulled Apart By Horses and BBC Radio 1's Phil Taggart are among the new names announced for this year's Boardmasters. They will head to Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay in Cornwall between August 9 and 13, alongside headliners Two Door Cinema Club, Alt-J and Jamiroquai. Other acts confirmed for the bill include The Flaming Lips, The Vaccines, Stormzy, Gorgon City, Jake Bugg, Slaves, DJ Shadow, Giggs, Pete Tong, Wild Beasts and Frank Turner, among many others.
Skepta scoops Songwriter of the Year - M Magazine
Skepta, Gary Numan, Anne Dudley and Coldplay were among the PRS for Music members to win at the 62nd Ivor Novello Awards. Skepta (above) was named Songwriter of the Year and also won the award for Best Contemporary Song at the 62nd Ivor Novello Awards. Collecting his award he said: ‘I’ve really fallen in love with songwriting, it’s really helped me out throughout my life.
Review: Laura Mvula's vocals sublime on 'The Dreaming Room'
This CD cover image released by RCA shows, "The Dreaming Room," a release by Laura Mvula. (RCA via AP)The Associated Press+Read Caption This CD cover image released by RCA shows, "The Dreaming Room," a release by Laura Mvula.
Laura Mvula Celebrates All the Fly Black Girls in a Sonic Ode to Maya Angelou
Laura Mvula's new single "Phenomenal Woman" is a colorful ode to the fly Black girls (and women) of the world. Shot in the Bo-Kaap area of Capetown, South Africa, Mvula dances through the streets reminding the women she encounters of their undeniable dopeness.Mvula, who moves between genres with ease, delivered an up-beat rock/funk song that's filled with positive vibes.
Listen To This: Le Chic!
If you're looking for a more accessible fka Twigs, then look no further! Sonically and visually a cousin to the fellow Brit, Laura Mvula is a longtime Perezcious fave who makes really cool and slightly more "mainstream" art. The singer/songwriter has just partnered with legendary musician Nile Rodgers for her latest release, Overcome, which may be the best song she's over done.
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