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This SACD from Marantz features an exceptional detail to the build quality, and thankfully that's equally as true of its sound.The difference is that Marantz decided to make it available on the world market. I have no knowledge of the reason for this change in the company’s approach, but I can’t help that it might have something to do with the death of Ken Ishiwata, who was instrumental in the establishment of Marantz’s Special Edition models, and whose name personally graced some of the ‘Signature’ versions.
Duran Duran found punk music “dull”.
© Bang Showbiz Simon LeBon The group - Simon LeBon, 63, Nick Rhodes, 59, Roger Taylor, 61 and John Taylor, 61 - said they once found the genre exciting but it became boring after a while.
Lead singer Simon told Vogue magazine: “Punk affected our musical style, our way of dressing; it affected me lyrically massively—the single biggest lyrical influence on me was Patti Smith. That album ‘Horses’ was a punk rock album. But then something happened between us and punk: It went into a slightly more austere kind of style where everybody wore black, and the album covers were monochrome. It all got a bit dull.”
NHS chiefs call for return to WFH and compulsory facemasks
Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, has urged the Government to implement the back-up strategy amid rising Covid-19 cases. The NHS Confederation is the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Mr Taylor said the NHS is preparing for what could be 'the most challenging winter on record', and if the Government 'fails to get a grip' on rising coronavirus cases, the nation's recovery from the pandemic could be 'put at risk'.
Drummer Roger added: “We also started looking back a little bit as well, to Bowie and Roxy Music. The whole glam thing became a part of the scene, and Kraftwerk became a big part of the scene as well—and all of that filtered through the new things that people were doing.”
And, Simon explained that the big turning point was hearing Diana Ross’s 1980 song ‘Upside Down’.
Gallery: Hello - Adele RETURNS! Everything you need to know about her new album and comeback (BANG Showbiz)
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Adele is back!
It’s been six long years since Adele released her last studio album '25'. Led by the phenomenal chart-topper 'Hello', Adele's LP conquered the charts all over the globe and made her the biggest music star in the world. Now, she's back! New single 'Easy On Me' drops on October 15 and excitement is mounting for the album. Here's everything we know so far...
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The Title: 30
You know it’s an Adele album when the title is a number. This is Adele’s way of showcasing a body of work dedicated to that time period in her life and expressing the emotions she was feeling at those ages. So far we’ve had '19', '21' and '25' all based on periods of her life and now it’s time for Adele to unleash '30'. Although the title is not yet confirmed it is widely accepted it will be the name, and Adele added to the speculation by talking about how 30 was an important age in her life in an interview with Vogue. Talking about her split from husband Simon Konecki, she said: "We got married when I was 30 … and then I left..."
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A global album campaign
In order to debut the title of her album Adele and her team concocted a bright little publicity stunt in order to capture the world’s attention. A number of landmarks across the globe had the number 30 projected onto them. Some locations where they were spotted include the Eiffel Tower in Paris, NYC’s Empire State Building, the Venice Grand Canal in the Philippines as well as the Tate Modern in London. The logo also managed to make it’s way to Poland, Brazil, Ireland, Canada, Malaysia, Manchester and South Korea.
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Heartbreak on the mind
During the writing and recording process of this new album, Adele separated from her husband, Simon Konecki. The charity entrepreneur and the music icon began their relationship in mid-2011 when Adele was at the height of her success with the '21' record. The pair welcomed a son, Angelo James, in October 2012 before she confirmed that the pair had tied the know at a show in Brisbane, Australia in March 2017. However the pair were not destined to be as it was confirmed in April 2019 that the pair had split before Adele later filed for divorce in September of that year. Not one to shy away from a heartbreak ballad, Adele could have us all in floods of tears if she lays her heart bare for the world to see on '30'. Speaking about the split to Britain's Vogue magazine, Adele said: "I’m not gonna go into that detail, remember I am embarrassed. This is very embarrassing. It wasn’t very long... “So, when I was 30, my entire life fell apart and I had no warning of it.”
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New love songs?
With her heartache behind her there is a chance we may get to see a new side to Adele if she sings about her dating life post-divorce. Adele is now in a relationship with sports agent Rich Paul and she is currently very content. Speaking to Vogue about their PDA at a recent basketball match, she said: "We're very happy. And I didn't get dragged along to the [basketball game the other night] because that's his line of work. I was like, 'We're going to the game.' "I didn't mean to go public with it. I just wanted to go to the game. I just love being around him. I just love it."
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An ode to her dad?
Could Adele sing about her relationship with her father on the LP? In an interview with Vogue, Adele revealed she had made "peace" with her father Mark Evans before he died from cancer. Adele, 33, said: "We actually got our peace, again contrary to reports. I played him my album just a week before he passed, over Zoom. "One thing that definitely happened in my divorce was that it humanised my parents for me. Big time. I went to hell and back! "And in that I found the peace to forgive him. He was ready to go and he lasted a long time with it."
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A plethora of performances
No stranger to an iconic award show performance, we expect to see Adele belting out her new hits up on stage very soon and it could be coming sooner than we think. New reports indicate that Adele’s team are shopping a TV special to coincide with the release of her new album with multiple networks around the world reportedly having been approached. Adele worked alongside the BBC and NBC on a similar project in 2015. Reports claim she has signed a deal with ITV in the UK to host the special and she has paired with the creative team who worked on her Carpool Karaoke sketch on 'The Late Late Show with James Corden'. We can’t wait to see what she has planned.
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Easy On Me
Whilst most of the record is still shrouded in some secrecy, one thing we know for sure is the lead single and when we can all get to hear it. Adele dropped a 20-second black and white teaser clip to confirm the release of ‘Easy On Me’. The video lit up social media and confirmed that it would be releasing on October 15. The teaser clip was very reminiscent of 2015’s 'Hello' video. The clip shows Adele playing the aforementioned song through her stereo whilst driving in a pick-up track down a quiet lane as her belongings begin to topple over losing some sheet music and papers along the way. What this means only time will tell but it’s sure to bring the world to a halt on October 15.
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Image overhaul
It’s safe to say that this album campaign Adele will be looking rather different. After undergoing a lifestyle change, Adele has been displaying her new svelte figure. During her 2020 Saturday Night Live appearance Adele joked: “I know I look really, really different since you last saw me, but actually, because of all the Covid restrictions, I had to travel light and I could only bring half of me. And this is the half I chose.” With that being said, Adele may be keep to put her stamp on the fashion world this time around as well as the music.
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Light up Las Vegas
Adele could further be taking a bold move when it comes to promoting her music. Reports indicate that she is considering a Vegas residency for 2022. She would be following in the footsteps of Celine Dion, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga if she were to take up this landmark career move. Sources have told Billboard she is considering either the Park Theatre at Park MGM Las Vegas or the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, both of which are owned and operated by Live Nation. This rumor would also align with the fact Adele’s team have not placed any holds on any major arenas or stadiums for a North American tour, something booking agents often do when carving out a tour calendar.
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When is 30 coming
Now this is something we still don’t technically know but one pop star might hold the key to this information. Taylor Swift rescheduled the rerelease of her updated 'Red' album by bringing it forward a week to November 12. This has left a big gap for November 19 where no major albums are currently scheduled to drop. Is this coincidence or is Taylor making way for Adele to reclaim her crown and glory at the top spot? What we do know for sure is that new Adele is coming and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.
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He said: “We listened to it, and it just seemed like: We can have that. We can have that as well as the punk sensibilities.”
trans musicals of Rennes. The festival announces twelve new names
© Jamie Wiedziekonski Amyl and the Sniffers, an indented singer for a punk rock quatuor Australian. Trans Music, Festival discovers new talents of current music, announces twelve new names. On the menu: many DJs, a touch of unclassifiable rock and UFOs whose festival has the secret. See you from Wednesday 1st to Sunday, December 5, 2021 to discover them. Jean-Louis Brossard The programmer remains faithful to the reputation of discoverer new talents from the Festival des Trans mussels.
Duran Duran are releasing their 15th studio album ‘Future Past’, which features a collaboration with Blur’s Graham Coxon and is co-produced by Mark Ronson.
Meanwhile, the band are also in discussions about a biopic of their careers
Roger previously said: “It’s something that is under discussion. It is being discussed and we’ve had different scripts and ideas put forward.
“We haven’t quite decided on the right one yet. But there are things in development so we will see where they go. We would love to do something like that and I think something will happen in the next few years. I would want a really good Hollywood actor to play me.
“It would have to be someone who’s on the cusp of their career, who’s got the right look, the right vibe and that’s going to take some time to find I think.”
House of Gucci called "dull" and "serious" in mixed first reviews .
Lady Gaga just about "rescues" the movie.Well, it's a little hard to say.
This SACD from Marantz features an exceptional detail to the build quality, and thankfully that's equally as true of its sound.The difference is that Marantz decided to make it available on the world market. I have no knowledge of the reason for this change in the company’s approach, but I can’t help that it might have something to do with the death of Ken Ishiwata, who was instrumental in the establishment of Marantz’s Special Edition models, and whose name personally graced some of the ‘Signature’ versions. 
Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, has urged the Government to implement the back-up strategy amid rising Covid-19 cases. The NHS Confederation is the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Mr Taylor said the NHS is preparing for what could be 'the most challenging winter on record', and if the Government 'fails to get a grip' on rising coronavirus cases, the nation's recovery from the pandemic could be 'put at risk'. 
© Jamie Wiedziekonski Amyl and the Sniffers, an indented singer for a punk rock quatuor Australian. Trans Music, Festival discovers new talents of current music, announces twelve new names. On the menu: many DJs, a touch of unclassifiable rock and UFOs whose festival has the secret. See you from Wednesday 1st to Sunday, December 5, 2021 to discover them. Jean-Louis Brossard The programmer remains faithful to the reputation of discoverer new talents from the Festival des Trans mussels. 
