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The Ryedale Festival continues to affirm North Yorkshire’s reputation as a leading destination for live classical music, offering audiences a festival experience shaped by vision, innovation and artistic excellence.
This year’s summer festival takes place between Friday 11th – Sunday 27th July and features 57 performances in 33 spectacular locations right across the county, from the seaside charm of Scarborough to the historic market town of Skipton.
Howling is the nostalgic pop-rock anthem from Sheffield (UK) duo Skyracer, released on 16th May 2025.
The hook-laden single tells the story of long-lost love and instances that live forever in memory.
Inspired by travels through Southeast Asia and childhood moments racing the sun, the track blends shining synths and driving guitars, channelling the emotion of Boys Like Girls and the neon glow and nostalgia of The Midnight. Howling is the debut release from an exciting new project deeply rooted in friendship, ritual and capturing the magic and pain of growing up in the 90’s.
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Known for her emotive storytelling and raw vocal delivery, Sarah Louise continues to solidify her place as one of the most authentic voices in contemporary country and singer-songwriter music. With multiple iTunes #1 singles across the UK and Europe, and performances at iconic venues like The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and The Cavern Club in Liverpool, Sarah’s music resonates deeply with audiences around the world.
Now, the international chart-topping singer-songwriter Sarah Louise announces the release of her brand-new single, Never All In, a deeply personal exploration of trust, vulnerability, and discovering the truth.
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The next installment in my popular Get to Know series is with Canadian singer-songwriter Taylor Jensen. Taylor made her debut last year with her fantastic single End of the Road. I recently had a lovely catch up with her as she reflected on how things have progressed since her debut single. Read on to find out more about Taylor.
Hi Taylor! Welcome back to Jem Girl at the Piano. It’s getting close to a year since you released your debut single End of the Road. How has the journey been so far?
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A pair of signed gold boots worn by Depeche Mode’s lead singer Dave Gahan have been generously donated to the British Heart Foundation.
The boots, donated by Dave himself, have been listed on the charity’s eBay site for fans and collectors to bid on.
Signed twice along the soles and inside the boots, these iconic shoes were worn by Dave for the Gold Spirit CD Tour announcement. Spirit was the fourteenth studio album by Depeche Mode, released in 2017 by Columbia and Mute Records.
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