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Rhianna of course did this year’s Super Bowl half time show
As per usual with the halftime show, it’s a whistle-stop tour of her hits which may or may not be satisfying to some.
This bureau is in the latter may not be satisfied group. The favourites are gone barely after they’ve started and there’s no time to let the songs breathe. Sure there’s a time limit, but a reduced setlist would have been far more satisfying.
The NME has been looking back at some highlights of the Brits music awards. This bureau’s personal highlight is this.
Winehouse was so great and taken far too soon.
The Triple J Hottest 100 has come and gone for another year with Flume’s Say Nothing (featuring MAY-A) coming out on top.
The real test though is how relevant your correspondent is, which involves taking a count of how many songs were already in the streaming library.
This year 26 made the grade – so not completely irrelevant.
This bureau is two years late on this.
But it’s ok to behind when it comes to drumming.
“Songs of Surrender” is an upcoming re-imagined album by the band U2. The album is closely tied to Bono’s autobiography, also called “Surrender”, which details the story behind 40 of the band’s songs.
The album will feature reworked versions of some of U2’s most popular and iconic tracks, as well as previously unreleased material. According to Bono, the album will offer a new perspective on the band’s music.
The album is expected to be a reflection on the band’s journey and the themes that have been present throughout their career, such as love, loss, and redemption. Bono has stated that the album will be a more introspective and personal take on their music, and will explore the themes of surrender and the idea of letting go.
“Songs of Surrender” is also expected to be a tribute to the band’s late manager, Paul McGuinness, who passed away in 2017. The album is expected to be a celebration of McGuinness’ legacy and the impact he had on the band’s career.
It is sure to be an eagerly anticipated album and fans can expect new and previously unreleased material. The album will also give fans a deeper understanding of the themes and stories behind the band’s music, and will provide a personal and introspective look at Bono’s life and career.
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