The radio show took to their Twitter to share the news. The post features a short clip from the interview which shows Sheeran discuss the new duet.

Grote primeur in het 10-voor-9 journaal! @edsheeran heeft een kerstsingle met @eltonjohn gemaakt. pic.twitter.com/sygJQNTvbS

— Jan-Willem Start Op! (@jwstartop) October 6, 2021

The singer confirmed the duo’s plans when the hosts questioned Sheeran regarding a possible Christmas release. Sheeran replied certifying that the two were working on music and described the new song as, “It’s f—ing great.“.

Sheeran proceeded to recount the events leading up to the pair’s decision. The “Shivers” singer stated how he talks to Sir John often and recounted the telephone conversation which led to their new duet. Sheeran recounted how Sir John rang him on Christmas day in 2020 to present the collaboration. “He rang me on Christmas Day and he said, ‘”Step Into Christmas” is No. 6 on the charts, and I’m 74, and I’m still having f—ing chart hits, this is great! I want to do another Christmas song, will you do it with me?‘

Sir John is no stranger to a holiday single, the singer released the festive track “Step into Christmas” in 1973. The single was released with the b-side: “Ho, Ho, Ho (Who’d Be a Turkey At Christmas)” and charted at number 24. In 2019 the single re-entered the charts and peaked at number 8. The track is often a chart favourite amid the Christmas season and often re-enters the chart as shown in Sheeran’s quote.

Within the interview, Sheeran discussed how he initially felt apprehensive to accept Sir John’s offer. However, Sheeran sadly lost a close friend, and the tragedy changed his mind. “I’ve never really wanted to do a Christmas song. It really just hit home how stuff can just change overnight, I was like, ‘Why the f–k am I not doing a Christmas song with Elton John? I might not be here tomorrow, this will be a f—ing great way to celebrate Christmas.’”

Sheeran has had a lot to celebrate this year, the 30-year-old singer has enjoyed a long run of number one singles. The singer’s newest single “Shivers” has been occupying the number one single spot for the past three weeks. Sheeran’s previous single “Bad Habits” also achieved great success within the charts. Both singles have been taken from the singer’s upcoming fourth studio album. Sheeran’s newest album entitled = is set to be released on 29th October 2021.

Sheeran’s legendary collaborator Sir John has also been releasing new material this year. The “Tiny Dancer” singer has released various collaborations, the most recent being the new duet with Stevie Wonder. All tracks have been taken from his upcoming album The Lockdown Sessions, released on 22nd October 2021. Also included within the famed pianist’s new album is his duet with Dua Lipa, “Cold Heart”. The single scored the duo a number one single and still remains in the charts.

Click here to listen to the full interview.

After heading Download Pilot this year, where they showed off the first single, “Knives”, off the new album. Coming back with their heavy sound, one single “Parasite”. Miles away from their radio-friendly album 2018’s Gravity. Now with a third new single, “Shatter”, Bullet For My Valentine, have headbanged their way into the build-up for the new album. BFMV said: “It’s one of our personal favorites and we’re pretty sure it’ll be one of yours,“.

Our devastating new single #Shatter is here.

Watch the video on @YouTube NOW. https://t.co/UxS1CeV410pic.twitter.com/w9XydHNma0

— BFMV (@bfmvofficial) September 10, 2021

BFMV’s self-titled record will be available on all platforms as of October 22nd. It is set to be their heaviest record since their first one. “It’s an absolute sledgehammer of a track with riffs for days! Let the headbanging commence!” Bullet For My Valentine had to say about the latest track “Shatter”. It bodes well for the rest of the album. They are set to tour their album starting in late October and into early November. Hitting up London, Machester, and Brighton, along the way.

Bullet For My Valentine UK Tour:

31/10/2021 Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham
01/11 Edinburgh Corn Exchange – Edinburgh
02/11 Bonus Arena – Hull
04/11 O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
05/11 Eventim Apollo – London
07/11 Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff
09/11 The Brighton Centre – Brighton

You can get your tickets here.
You can pre-order the album here.

The long-awaited return is finally upon us, after A.W.K’s last album You’re Not Alone (2018), there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Now, nearly 20 years after chart-topping I Get Wet, Andrew W.K. is ready to gift us his legendary return. His new album, and fifth full-length album, God is Partying, is out via Napalm Records this Friday (10th September). After singles “Babalon”, “I’m in Heaven”, and “Everybody Sins”, he has one more gift up his sleeve.

NEW ALBUM TOMORROW:

“GOD IS PARTYING”

HERE:https://t.co/YG6yIUy3zJ@NapalmRecords pic.twitter.com/akN210kimo

— ANDREW W.K. (@AndrewWK) September 9, 2021

Ahead of the release Andrew W.K. has dropped one last single. “Stay True to Your Heart” displays one of the best choruses of his career. “The song is meant to analyse me” Andrew described the song. Andrew W.K. continues: “Being true to yourself isn’t the same as staying true to your heart. They told me all about this when I started forming.”. If this song is anything to go off, the album will be unparalleled in its party ability. This is a standout track that is drenched in exactly what makes Andrew well, Andrew. Encompassing exactly what the title sets out to achieve.

“What does it mean for me to be not-human? What does it mean for a not-human to posses my party mindset? It’s not appropriate for me to analyze this song in that way”- Andrew Discusses on new track “Stay True To Your Heart”.

God Is Partying sees Andrew W.K. making his mark on the current music scene. Is set to release this Friday. Providing the perfect soundtrack to celebrate in the confusing haze of the world’s current state; while showing off individuality and talent. Performing all of the albums inurement’s himself, with help from co-producer, Grammy award-winning, and writing partner, Ted Young.

You can pre-order God Is Partying here.

God Is Partying Tracklist:

1) Everybody Sins
2) Babalon
3) No One To Know
4) Stay True To Your Heart
5) Goddess Partying
6) I’m In Heaven
7) Remember Your Oath
8) My Tower
9) And Then We Blew Apart

*Various formats will include additional bonus tracks “I Made It” and “Not Anymore”.

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The Years & Years singer and sole member, Olly Alexander, has taken to his Instagram page to post the news to fans.

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The ‘It’s a Sin’ singer has put his unique spin on the original release’s lead single, the singer has taken a different approach than the original which features a big stadium-esque feel. Alexander has infused the song with a dance influence, modernising the feel-good hit for a new generation, whilst keeping the heart thumping appeal which made the single a hymn for self love a decade ago. Alexander’s version is one of four covers in which Gaga has shared with her fans ahead of the album release. Fans will remember that this is not Alexander’s first cover, he famously won the nation’s hearts with his cover performed at this year’s Brit awards.

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Gaga’s single was originally released on 11th February 2011, the single quickly became an anthem of empowerment and freedom within the LGBTQIA+ community. The single was not only received with critical acclaim but also reached number three within the UK charts and went on to sell over 10.49 million units worldwide. The single was the lead release from the singer’s album, and now after a decade, the LP is being reconceived for new and old fans. The singer’s re-worked release will see the hit-makers second studio album not only reimagined but will also include the album’s original tracks.

Alexander will be one of many artists in which will be contributing covers to the anniversary edition. Six further artists will provide their own spin on several of the original album’s tracks. The artists will not only be proofing their musical prowess but will also be representing and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Artists which have already supplied their own renditions include Kylie Minogue’s cover of the album’s fifth single, ‘Marry The Night’ and country musician Orville Peck’s cover of the album’s title track ‘Born This Way’, repackaged as ‘Born This Way (The Country Road Version)‘.

American rapper, Big Freedia is also among the star-studded list, the artist has covered the album’s second single ‘Judas’, originally released on 15th April 2011. Two more tracks will also be covered on the reimagined album, ‘Highway Unicorn (Road to Love)‘ and the album’s fourth single ‘Yoü and I’, originally released on 23rd August 2011. The artists responsible for these covers are yet to be announced, as well as further details concerning the release.

Click here to download and stream the cover.

The singer and guitarist took to his Instagram page to share the good news with the world.

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The singer’s twelfth number one was released on 11th June 2021 and debuted at number one, clinching the top spot with over 28,000 chart sales. The chart-topping album found a great deal of success within its physical sales with 9,300 sales on physical formats, the release sold the most units on CD and Vinyl formats over the weekend beating out the rest of the top 5 candidates.

Included in the album’s Vinyl sales, was the limited-edition vinyl which was released especially for this year’s Record Store Day. The spike in physical sales has been accredited to Record Store Day which recently had its first event on 12th June 2021. The final day will take place on 17th July 2021 and fans can predict that physical sales of the album will again surge during the event. The singer also has a personal connection with Record Store Day, Noel Gallagher was recently announced as the ambassador of the event, a position in which the singer has taken to heart.

Gallagher has spoken with OfficalCharts.com concerning his win, thanking fans for another number one in a jovial tone.

“What? I’m Number 1? Again?! Thanks very much for this, I’m running out of Manc-lepiece space for these things, but it’s an absolute honour. Thank you very much.”

In the singer’s acceptance speech, the singer speaks on his win whilst celebrating his Manchester roots. He can be seen with a cardboard cut-out of Pep Guardiola, manager for Manchester City. Gallagher once interviewed the sport’s figure in 2016 after Guardiola had taken over as manager for the premier league football club Manchester City.

Gallagher’s recent number one album was released under the name of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and provides an audible musical history of the band, With a track list of 30 songs which span three discs, listeners can celebrate the band’s decade long career. The release features tracks from the band’s three number one albums, ‘Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’, ‘Chasing Yesterday’ and ‘Who Built The Moon’. The album not only marks a dozen number one albums overall for the musician but makes the new release his fourth number one with his newest band Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

The band can be seen celebrating their win with a bottle of champagne in a video posted on Officialcharts Instagram page.

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The band also spoke with Officalcharts.com regarding their recent hit, thanking their fans and those who listened to the album. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has been listening to Blue Weekend this week and thank you to everyone who helped make this record come to life. We feel so lucky and we are so happy. We will be in the pub till the England game. Lots of love”.

The group’s new album has boasted impressive sales, the album debuted with over 36,000 chart sales. The group’s third studio album has also become number one on the Official Vinyl Albums Charts with 14,7000 of its sales on Vinyl, making 41% of the sales on wax. The group’s release has even overtaken the sales of Royal Blood and has taken their title of the biggest opening week for a British group, so far for this year.

Before the group’s third studio album scored the top spot, their previous albums also achieved some chart success. Their debut album ‘My Love Is Cool’ and the follow-up album ‘Visions Of a Life’ both peaked at number two within the UK album charts. The band was formed in 2010 and consists of singer Ellie Roswell, guitarist Joff Oddie, from 2012 the group expanded with Theo Ellis on bass and Joel Amey on drums.

The band are no stranger to success, their second studio album ‘Visions of a Life’ won the group the coveted Mercury Prize in 2018. Up until their number one release, ‘Visions of a Life’ released 29th September 2017 was the group’s most successful release. The album featured seven singles; the album’s lead single ‘Yuk Foo’ was premiered on the Annie Mac show on BBC Radio 1 and was released 12^th June 2017.

Due to a performance from their US tour in support of their debut album, a recording of the track was uploaded onto YouTube and became subject to copyright law, eventually being taken down by the user. The following single ‘Don’t Delete the Kisses’ also sired some chart success for the band, released on 5th July 2017 the single became the band’s first entry into the Top UK 100.

The band will soon be embarking on their UK and Ireland tour, with extra dates added and various sold-out shows it is clear that Wolf Alice are in high demand.

Wolf Alice UK and Ireland tour

10/06/2021 – Picture House – London
22/07 – O2 Academy – Bournemouth
23/07 – Latitude Festival – Henham Park
27/08 – Leeds Festival – Leeds
29/08 – Reading Festival – Reading
30/09 – Pryzm Festival – Kingston (Sold Out)
05/01/2022 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow (Extra Date)
07/01 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow (Sold Out)
08/01 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow (Sold Out)
09/01 – O2 City Hall – Newcastle (Sold Out)
10/01 – UEA – Norwich (Sold Out)
12/01 – O2 Apollo – Manchester (Sold Out)
13/01 – O2 Apollo – Manchester (Extra Date)
14/01 – O2 Academy – Sheffield (Sold Out)
15/01 – Uni Mountford Hall – Liverpool (Sold Out)
18/01 – Eventim Apollo – London (Sold Out)
19/01 – Eventim Apollo – London (Extra Date)
22/01 – O2 Guildhall – Southampton (Sold Out)
23/01 – De La Warr Pavilion – Bexhill On Sea (Sold Out)
24/01 – Olympia Theatre – Dublin (Sold Out)
25/01 – Olympia Theatre – Dublin (Sold Out)
27/01 – O2 Academy – Birmingham (Sold Out)
28/01 – Plymouth Pavilions – Plymouth (Sold Out)
30/01 – O2 Academy – Bristol (Sold Out)
31/01 – O2 Academy – Bristol (Sold Out)

The band’s official Instagram page posted the news to fans.

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The new ‘Greatest Hits’ collection will be available in many exclusive formats, including as a collector’s edition which will come with an exclusive slipcase cover. The collection will also be available as a limited-edition cassette format set, buyers will also be able to purchase the limited-edition colour cassettes which will each represent the band members, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon. Fans can choose the colour of their cassettes based on their favourite band member. These special formats will also include prints the size of CD’s personally signed by members, Brian May and Roger Taylor. Fans will be able to get their hands on the very special edition formats from 2nd July 2021, but they will have to be quick as the special formats are limited to only 1000 copies.

The ‘Greatest Hits’ collection has proved to be a record-breaking album, the album has gone down in history with over 6 million units sold within the UK, at this point in time the collection has sold over 6.75 million copies. The album’s global sale record is even more impressive, with over 25 million units shifted. The impressive sales have made the album the only collection to have shifted over 6 million copies. The album has gone platinum over 22 times and has made chart history as the third longest-charting album in the UK. The collection has made further chart history by spending 946 weeks on the Official Albums Chart Top 100.

The collection is so popular that according to a press release, the album exists within one in four households within Britain and since the recent Queen biopic entitled ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ hit the silver screen, sales for the collection have skyrocketed even more. The collection is often seen within top curated lists for such institutions as Rolling Stone and has become an important part of the popular music canon.

The collection was originally released on 26th October 1981 and debuted on the charts at number two and made it to the number one spot the next week, it stayed at the top of the charts for four weeks.  The release featured many of the band’s most beloved tracks including their famous duet with David Bowie, ‘Under Pressure’. With two sides the album boasted other such celebrated hits as ‘Another One Bites The Dust’, ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ and of course their most famous song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.

Click here to pre-order the collection on various formats.

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For this release, Jones is not only celebrating gaining the number one spot, but the singer has also broken a record. The 80-year-old has become the oldest male to win the number one album on the Official Albums Chart. To make the victory even sweeter, Jones is also the oldest artist to win the award with new material. The previous holder of the record was the legendary folk singer, Bob Dylan with his release of ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’, released on 19th June 2020. Alongside these accomplishments, the release also makes Jones the first Welsh solo artist to gain such traction within the UK charts, the last Welsh chart-topper was the 2012 album ‘Electra Heart’ by Marina & The Diamonds.

Jones had this to say to OfficalCharts.com about his victory whilst thanking those who helped him make the album.

“I am thrilled beyond words with the reception for Surrounded By Time, and to now hold these UK chart records is tremendous, just unbelievable. I am so proud of everyone who helped me create this music, I had a ball working with them and to get this result is just incredible. It’s wonderful that the public has allowed me to be musically expressive at my time of life and have shown their support. I am forever grateful.”

‘Surrounded By Time’ was released on 23rd April 2021 and featured four singles. The lead single, ‘Talking Reality Television Blues’ was released on 15th January 2021 and much like the other tracks, is a cover song. The release marks Jones’ fourth number one album, the famous baritone’s last number one album was ‘Reloaded’, released 16th September 1999. Much like his new release, ‘Reloaded’ also featured mostly cover songs. The album saw Jones team up with various artists including Robbie Williams and Stereophonics and sired five singles. One of the most successful singles was ‘Sex Bomb’, which saw Jones join forces with DJ and producer Mouse T, the single was released in 2000 and soon became a hit for both artists.

The previous good news which was confirmed earlier in the year stated that Jones will be performing some live events this summer. Jones also confirmed that he would be performing an exclusive concert 27^th July 2021 in support of his number one album, ‘Surrounded By Time’.

Sir Tom Jones UK Tour

23/07/2021 – Newmarket Racecourse – Newmarket
25/07 – Britts Park – Carisle
27/07 – Tom Jones ‘Surrounded By Time’ – London
08/08 – Princes Street Gardens – Edinburgh
10/08 – Princes Street Gardens – Edinburgh
12/08 – Lakefest – Eastnor
15/08 – Earlham Park – Norwich
21/08 – Hampton Court Palace Festival – Molesey
23/08 – Hampton Court Palace – Surrey
24/08 – Hampton Court Palace – Surrey
27/08 – Wonderhall – Lytham
28/08 – Haydock Park Racecourse – Newton-le-Willows
29/08 – Darlington Arena – Darlington
01/09 – Rhyl Events Arena – Rhyl
03/09 – QE2 Arena – Telford
04/09 – Hull College Craven Park – Hull
15/09 – Indie Record Store Performance – Brighton
17/09 – Isle of Wright Festival 2021 – Newport
18/09 – Plymouth Central Park – Plymouth
19/09 – The Hop Farm – Paddock Wood

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The band’s new release came as a surprise for fans as the standard release schedule which traditionally incorporates live shows in which labels and bands follow in preparation for a new release, could not be followed due to COVID, so the band took creative actions and different avenues to promote the new release. The new album is a brand-new collection that features recordings of tracks made over the year through live streams. The recordings also include home studio and acoustic sessions which were released on YouTube as well as live performances from the festivals, Five 4 Five and 2000 Trees. The collection will also give fans two exclusive solo acoustic performances by instrumentalist and lead vocalist, Rou Reynolds and is accompanied by the Bulgarian orchestra and choir, Sofia Session Orchestra.

Included in the orchestral tracks is the reimagined version of ‘The Dreamer’s Hotel’, originally released on the band’s sixth studio album ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’. The band’s previous album was released nearly a year before the new collection on 17th April 2020. The track was initially released as the album’s lead single on 10th February 2020, after the release the band quickly announced their live tour but due to COVID, the shows have been postponed.

Reynolds had this to say about the band’s COVID experience as well as the decision to work with an orchestra on the new recording of ‘The Dreamer’s Hotel’.

“With no live shows, and no real contact with the rest of the band, it was nice to at least be able to do some remote sessions together. It was also interesting to develop acoustic and alternative versions of some of the new tracks. These performances went some way to filling the gaping hole in our lives!. After creating an acoustic version of ‘The Dreamer’s Hotel’ to play during lockdown livestreams, I began to think that this rather dulcet adaption could benefit from some orchestral parts. I love composing and it was a joy to work with the Sofia Session Orchestra, who, as you’ll hear, nailed it”.

Also announced today was the release date of Rou Reynolds’ new book, ‘A Treatise on Possibility: Perspectives on Humanity Hereafter’. The singer’s new book will be his fourth, his previous titles include, ‘Enter Shikari- Dear Future Historians: Lyrics and Essays’ released in 2017, ‘The Spark: Lyrics and Exegesis of Rou Reynolds for the Music of Enter Shikari’ released in 2018 and ‘Dear Future Historians 2006- 2019’ released in 2019. The new book, released 16th July 2021, is divided into two parts and will serve as a companion to the band’s new album, guiding listeners through the album’s lyrical themes and ideas as well as an interesting insight into modern life.

More exciting news has also been announced today, along with the new collection and book, the band will also release limited-edition versions in a physical format of the new album as well as a deluxe re-release of ‘Nothing Is True & Everything is Possible’, which will feature two discs and will include both albums. The special and limited editions will be released on 16th July 2021 and are sure to be a must have for any fan.

Click here to buy tour tickets, pre-order the book and limited edition releases.

Enter Shikari UK Tour Dates

04/12/2021 – Alexandra Palace – London
05/12 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
07/12 – The Engine Shed – Lincoln
08/12 – Asylum Hull University Union – Hull
09/12 – O2 Academy Bristol – Bristol
11/12 – Liverpool Guild of Students – Mountford Hall – Liverpool
12/12 – O2 Academy Leeds – Leeds
13/12 – Usher Hall – Edinburgh
15/12 – O2 Academy Birmingham – Birmingham
16/12 – Cardiff University Students Union – Cardiff
17/12 – O2 Guildhall Southampton – Southampton
19/12 – Middlesbrough Town Hall – Middlesbrough
20/12 – Rock City – Nottingham
21/12 – Rock City – Nottingham

Ben Howard recently took to his Instagram to share the video for ‘Finders Keepers’, taken from ‘Collections From The Whiteout’.

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The singer songwriter’s recent number one album, ‘Collections From The Whiteout’ has become vastly popular in independent record shops as the best-selling album. Howard’s recent release is also topping the Official Vinyl Albums Chart. The album’s lead single, ‘What a Day’ premiered on 26th January 2021 on Annie Mac’s show on BBC Radio 1. The album’s second single entitled ‘Crowhurst’s Meme’ was released on 2nd February 2021, third single ‘Far Out’ and fourth single ‘Follies Fixture’ were both released on 26th February 2021 with the fifth and final single, ‘Sorry Kid’ premiering on Annie Mac’s show on 22nd March 2021.

‘Collections From The Whiteout’ follows Howard’s previous album, ‘Noonday Dream’, which was released on 1st June 2018. Much like Howard’s singles from ‘Collections From The Whiteout’, ‘A Boat To An Island On The Wall’ taken from the singer’s third studio album, debuted on the BBC 1 radio show, Annie Mac. The show also featured the announcement of Howard’s 2018 UK tour dates. ‘Noonday Dream’ and Howard’s 2011 release ‘Every Kingdom’, both reached number four in the UK charts.

This is not the first success in Howard’s decade long career, in 2013 the singer won two BRIT awards, for British Breakthrough Act and British Solo Male Artist. He was also nominated for a Mercury prize in 2012, for his debut album ‘Every Kingdom’, released on 30th September 2011. The debut’s first single ‘The Wolves’ and album track ‘These Waters’, were both re-recordings of original tracks taken from Howard’s EP ‘These Waters’ released on 7th July 2009.

Howard will perform in a live-streamed event from Goonhilly Earth Station, ready to watch on 8th April 2021. Click here to buy tickets.

Ben Howard Tour Dates

08/04/2021 – Goonhilly Earth Station – Livesteam
07/09 – Boiler Shop – Newcastle
08/09 – The Queen’s Hall – Edinburgh
09/09 – Trinity – Bristol
13/09 – Brudenell Social Club – Leeds
15/09 – Pryzm – Kingston
18/09 – Royal Festival Hall – London
19/09 – Royal Festival Hall – London