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Festival season is just around the corner, and kicking it all off is Bulmer's Forbidden Fruit Festival on the June Bank Holiday weekend.

The festival already boasts five stages of music, comedy and spoken word, but now the festival has announced a brand new addition to the line-up.

Bulmers have added a sixth stage to this year’s Forbidden Fruit Festival to support  the diverse range of immensely talented, emerging Irish artists.

The new One Hundred Percent Irish Artists Live Stage is set to become an annual feature at Forbidden Fruit, and will play host to 19 artists over the three days.

Rusangano Family, Talos, Tara Lee, Ryan Vail, Soule,   Le Boom,  Bad Bones, LAOISE, Ships, The Innocent Bystander,  Wastefellow, Barq, Ocho,  Super Silly, Mango, Aik J, Heroes in Hiding, Handsome Paddy and Tara Stewart will all be playing live at the new venue.

'We’ve been involved with Forbidden Fruit from the very start and each year we try to bring something new to the festival that is inherently Bulmers in nature.  For Bulmers, being Irish is a badge of honour, so we really wanted to do something that would support and showcase up-coming Irish talent with a bit of edge,' said Bulmers' Belinda Kelly. 

Many of these artists will be already well known on the music scene but will not have had an opportunity to perform at a festival the size of Forbidden Fruit.  We’re just giving them a new platform and a means to reach new audiences, and we are really excited at the prospect of enjoying 19 new festival acts over the Bank Holiday weekend.”

Three-day passes for rhe festival are still available, and cost €145.50 from Ticketmaster.

 

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Aside from being the absolute whopper of a tune that we used to dance around our teenaged bedrooms to, Samantha Mumba's Gotta Tell You has just received a huge honour. 

The song, released in the year 2000, has just been named one of the top 100 greatest choruses of the 21st century by Billboard.

Ranking at number 74, the hit was the Dubliner's official catapult into superstardom, as it reached no.4 in the international charts. 

'When the strings crescendo into the hook of the Dublin pop sensation’s 2000 hit, Mumba’s chorus flows in like a waterfall,' reads the praise for the chorus. 

'The urgency of the message ('Don’t wanna tell you this now, but it wouldn’t be right/ If I didn’t tell you this tonight') inspired turn-of-the-century teens to pump the brakes and listen to their conscience before jumping in the sheets.'

Excuse us, but we have some roll-on body glitter and layered vest tops to apply before we bask in the nostalgia of this song. 

 

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If recent reports are to be believed, it looks like Ed Sheeran could be looking to quit music for a few years… or indeed, forever.

The singer is currently ruling the charts at the the moment with his recent tracks from his latest album, Divide.

However, a source close to the star said that when he settles down with a family, that could be the end of his music career.

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“Ed has pretty much achieved everything there is to achieve in music,” an insider told the Daily Star on Sunday.

“He absolutely loves what he does and is riding the wave of his success at the moment, but at the same time he wants a more normal life,” the source continued.

“When or if he gets married he wants to put his wife and kids first and not his career. If that means going AWOL for years then so be it."

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Ed has been in a relationship with Cherry Seaborn for the past two years, with numerous insiders claiming she is The One.

“The big test is if the relationship survives this album and the tour,” the source continued.

We kinda want Ed to be in the charts forever…

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It's been a long time coming, but it looks like Haim are finally set to release their much anticipated new album.

The sister trio have been busy recording the follow up to their Grammy-nominated debut album Days Are Gone, and it looks like they're finally ready to share it with the world. 

A short clip posted on the band's official twitter shows drummer, Danielle Haim doing her thing before the message 'Haim April 27th' flashes on screen. 

Although no details were given, we're thinking this means we'll be hearing new music from the girls very soon.

The news went down well with fans on Twitter. 

The announcement will be music to ears of any Irish fans after many were left disappointed last year when Haim were forced to cancel their slot at Electric Picnic.

Earlier this month, billboards of the girls began to appear in several cities across the world, fuelling speculation that the band were finally ready to release their new album.

We can't wait for this! 

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Calling all 90s fans!

TLC have dropped a new single Way Back, and the nostalgia is nearly too much. 

The song is from their upcoming album, which has yet to be named. This album is reported to be their last.

iHeartRadio premiered the track on yesterday, and the smooth, 90s vibes are strong. 

"It's been a long, long time coming," are the opening lyrics to the track, which seems pretty apt. 

The girl band turned to a Kickstarter campaign to fund the new album, raising over €405,041.00 for the project. 

"The album date is firm, June 30th is the release of the new TLC album that you made happen," reads a statement on the Kickstarter page. 

The band are also taking to social media, to ask fans what the album should be called. 

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Harry Styles recently revealed that he will be dropping some brand new, solo tunes on April 7.

The One Direction star released a promo video for the new sounds, which gave away the date at the end.

Now, Saturday Night Live has tweeted that the star will be joining them in studio on April 15, so we can expect to hear all about Harry's new music then. 

Musical guests usually perform two songs, suggesting that Harry is likely to unveil two tracks from his upcoming album.

 

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The star also posted a series of cryptic white boxes to his Instagram, and added link in his bio to his mysterious website. 

We can't wait to hear what Harry's new music is like, with NME reporting that the new album takes inspiration from the likes of Queen and David Bowie.

Quite different from his 1D sound, then. 

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The Electric Picnic line-up divided the nation after it was announced at noon yesterday.

The XX will be headlining alongside A Tribe Called Quest and Duran Duran, but some people were left scratching their heads as to who these acts are. 

In addition to these acts, Chaka Khan, Run The Jewels, Interpol, Father John Misty, and London Grammar will perform to thousands of music fans at Stradbally this September.

People were raging over the line-up with many complaining that they hadn't a clue who any of the acts were.

Others were indignant that the line-up was receiving such harsh criticism, and felt that the line-up was quite excellent.  

Be confused no more, as here is your field guide to the main acts at this year's EP festival:

The XX

 

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The XX are an unreal, award-winning band who have just released their third album, I See You.

The triad have an indie-pop, electronic-rock vibe which is difficult to describe.

Try listening to Intro and On Hold to get a feel for their sound. 

A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip-hop group that has been going since 1985, so they are like the OGs of hip hop. 

Many Twitter users claimed not to know who the lads are, but they are responsible for classic anthems like Can I Kick It and We The People. 

With a career spanning four decades, they are headliners for a reason. 

They are also the subject of a critically acclaimed 2011 documentary film titled Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, so if you need any more information, you can find it there. 

Duran Duran

 

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Anyone whop was alive in the 80s or early 90s will know Duran Duran's sound from a mile away. 

Responsible for amazing songs like Ordinary World, the new wave, synth pop band were formed in 1978 and have gone from strength to strength. 

While they may have appeared to be the quintessential 80s boy band, the lads have always penned theoir own songs and their sound is still enjoyable today, as is all truly good music. 

Chaka Kahn

 

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The legendary Chaka Kahn will be gracing the stage at Stradbally this September.

The Queen of Funk has a career that has spanned five decades, and her soulful songs are totally iconic.

People may not recognise the name, but with songs like I'm Every Woman and Ain't Nobody in her repertoire, people will certainly recognise her sound. 

Pete Tong

 

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Pete Tong is bringing his Ibiza house classics to Electric Picnic, and it's going to be lit.

The DJ's history dates back to the popularity of acid house and one of the first waves of electronic music. 

He's one pof the world's most coveted and recognised DJs, so his set is going to be class without a doubt. 

Interpol

 

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Famous indie rock band Interpol are legendary.

Rocking since 1997, the American band have an innovative indie sound that is beloved by fans of the post-punk revival. 

Try Evil and Everything is Wrong for a taste of what they have to offer. 

Run The Jewels

 

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RTJ (as they are known by the cool kids) is an American hip hop group formed in 2013. 

The band are responsible for epic tunes like Legend Has It and Talk To Me, and the group are renowned for their tireless charity work. 

London Grammar

London Grammar are a British trio renowned for their innovative sound.

The band are difficult to categorise thanks to their somewhat ethereal sound, but rest assured they are amazing. 

We think the line-up for Electric Picnic is pretty decent, but what do you think?

Feature image: Ruth Medjber

 

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There are plenty of conflicts going on in the world at the moment, and one singer-songwriter is using her talent to address these issues.

Singer Olivia Burke, who first came to attention at the tender age of 12 after writing a song about missing child Madeline McCann, has scripted a touching hymn about the hardships of the world. 

The unsigned singer's new track Beautiful Dream is an amazing example of Irish talent in action, and her message combats violence and discrimination.

Olivia uses the melodic tune and sweet vocals to convey her dismay at the lack of peace in the world. 

As the title suggests, the concept of a totally peaceful society is a beautiful dream rather than a reality. 

In 2013 her song Stronger Than Words, written about bullying and self harm, was used in schools all over Ireland as part of their Anti Bullying campaigns.

The Offaly teenager has also been nominated in the Best Female category of the Pure M Music Awards. 

This girl is seriously talented, and Beautiful Dream literally gave us goosebumps. 

Have a little listen for yourself.

 

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We're already extremely excited for festival season, and one of Ireland's best music and arts festivals has just added a load of new acts to their line up.

Indiependence, which takes place in Mitchelstown, Co Cork from August 4-6, will play host to Tom Odell, All Tvvins, The Riptide Movement and Frank Turner.

Hermitage Green, Brian Deady, We Cut Corners, The Minutes Raglans, and Overhead the Albatross will also be playing.

Back in December, Welsh band Manic Street Preachers along with Sigma and The Cornonas were announced as some of the main acts at the three-day festival.

Tickets are still available, but probably not for long after the announcement of all of these amazing acts.

The festival has also added to the excitement by putting together a seriously cool video showcasing all of their new acts.

Weekend tickets are priced at €119.00, and VIP tickets are also available.

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Since New Years (or even before that), the question has been on everyone's lips – are Drake and J Lo a thing?

They seemed mighty cosy over the festive period, dancing and heading out for dinner together.

But, now Jennifer has confirmed that she's making music with Drake, which makes us think… was the dancing and flirtation all for show?

 

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Because let's be honest – it looked pretty hot and heavy.

The pair have collaborated on an upcoming song together, but Jen has hinted that there could be more, telling Entertainment Tonight: "He just asked me to do a song with him and that’s what we’ve been doing. We’ll see if it’s on his next album.”

 

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So far, it's unclear if the collab will pop up on Drake's upcoming tour, or if it'll be featured on a different project.

Either way, we'll be keeping our eyes on these two.

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Shocking and all as it is to some of us of a certain vintage, 1997 was twenty whole years ago.

That's right ladies; you're old.

And while there are certain things we're more than happy to leave in the past (rip-off Adidas tracksuit bottoms, platform trainers and butterfly clips to name but three), there's no denying that the charts at the time were hopping with absolute stompers.

If you were an absolute pop addict, 1997 was the year for you. From All Saints and Oasis to Aqua and Boyzone, 1997 was the year that just kept on giving.

And if you still need a little convincing, look no further than this absolute gem of a compilation.

Racking up 42,000 likes and 64,000 shares, POPline's tribute to 1997 has us longing for the days our bedrooms were adorned with Spice Girls posters and our angsty older siblings blared Oasis, and insisted the world was against them.

1997, we salute you. 

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The One Direction boys have all gone their separate ways this year, and with Niall's first solo track booming, Zayn receiving a New Artist of the Year award, Louis becoming a dad and Harry becoming a movie star, many are saying it's time for Liam to get his act together.

Mr Payne's infamous relationship with Cheryl Cole/Fernandez-Versini kinda took hold of his life for the majority of the year, but now he's hitting the studio.

And his most recent studio time is being spent with former Big Brother contestant Samuel Preston of Ordinary Boys fame.

 

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Now, it's been a while since Preston was in the mainstream (we're still not over his break-up with Chantelle, btw) but he's actually a songwriter for many artists in the UK at the moment.

The former BB star shared a snap on Instagram today of him, Liam and another man who is tagged as @sylvestermusic.

 

Music! with @sylvestermusic and @liampayne 

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Whether Preston is going to sing on Liam's track, or has just written it, is still unknown, but either way, we're looking forward to it.

Now, can Liam just confirm he's going to be a daddy? Then we'll all be satisfied.

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