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Aloe Blacc has paid tribute to Avicii by singing ‘Wake Me Up’ in several different languages on the fourth anniversary of Avicii’s death.Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, died by suicide in 2018. Wednesday (April 20) marked four years since his passing.Blacc, who was a frequent collaborator with Avicii, recorded his vocals on the track in Mandarin and Spanish and shared the ‘Universal Language Mix’ to YouTube.When sharing the video, he wrote: “Avicii’s music touched the world.

last May at the age of 25. Paying tribute to the singer at the time, the remaining members said: “Søren was the sweetest, funniest, most beautiful human being who always looked out for everyone around him. We are devastated.”The band have since remained silent but they have now decided to release the debut album they completed with Holm before his death.In a lengthy statement on Instagram, the band said: “Last spring, before Søren passed away, we had just finished a record which was ready for release.

Easy Life have dropped a surprise new single and video entitled ‘BEESWAX’.The clip, which you can view below, sees the Leicester band hopping on motorbikes before donning beekeeper outfits. At one point frontman Murray Matravers gets attacked by a swarm of bees.“BEESWAX’ is essentially about people being nosy,” Matravers said of the track.

Billy Nomates aka Tor Maries has today (April 12) shared an emotive new single – listen to ‘Blue Bones’ below.The track comes accompanied by a new video that is directed by Tia Salisbury and features comedian Spencer Jones. It’s described as “a humorous yet emotional video about coming to the end of a relationship.”Speaking about the new track, Maries said it’s related to her experience of suffering from depression.Maries explained: “Like everything I write, after I’ve written it I spend the following months unravelling what it’s about.“I think ‘Blue Bones’ is a candid conversation with my own depression.

Camila Cabello has said that the process of making new album ‘Familia’ “saved my life”.Taking to TikTok to celebrate the release of her third record on Friday (April 8), Cabello started by exclaiming “Wowzer! ‘Familia’ is finally out,” before admitting that “this album means so much to me.““The journey to making it completely changed (me) and, not to be dramatic, saved my life,” she added. “Y’know, I started this album at a really shitty mental health point and the process of making it, and being vulnerable and being honest about my experiences and leaning on other people changed my life.”She finished by saying: “I’m so proud of it and I’m so happy you guys get to hear it now.”thank you.

suicide and discrimination at the Oscars 2022 tonight (March 27).The actor won the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her part in The Eyes Of Tammy Faye.While accepting the award, Chastain made reference to the difficulties of the last two years and the injustices being faced by many around the world.“Right now, we are coming out of a lot of difficult times that have been filled with a lot of trauma and isolation,” she said. “And so many people out there feel hopelessness and they feel alone.

Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has revealed he has admitted himself to a rehabilitation centre following a driving accident.According to a police statement cited by The Sydney Morning Herald, Johns, 42, was charged with high-range drink-driving after a collision with a vehicle in the Australian New South Wales Hunter region.The report says that Johns had been driving an SUV northbound on the Pacific Highway when his car allegedly collided with another vehicle travelling southbound. A roadside breath test conducted by attending paramedics allegedly returned a positive result.

Greentea Peng has released her first new track since sharing debut album ‘MAN MADE’ last June – check out the swaggering ‘Your Mind’ below.Announcing the track on Instagram, Greentea Peng wrote: “It’s been a while Pengheadz. I’m not on this rushing ting. This one is dedicated to all those who struggle with a loud, negative mind.

Rebecca Ferguson and Lily Allen have spoken out about the harassment they have experienced and what needs to be done to support musicians experiencing such difficulties.At present, there is no similar initiative in place in the UK but Help Musicians hope to bridge this gap with the helpline by ensuring that those working in the music industry have a place to turn for advice and practical help.James Ainscough, Chief Executive of Help Musicians, said, “Bullying and harassment requires a collaborative response across the music industry. The creation of the helpline is a vital next step and Help Musicians is well placed to provide this service, as an independent charity.”Today we announce a new Bullying & Harassment helpline, open to anyone working in the music industry.If you work in music and are concerned about a bullying or harassment situation, you can call us confidentially for free on 0800 088 2045.

Sunmi has opened up about her struggle with mental health, and how her recent single ‘Oh Sorry Ya’ reflects it.The K-pop idol had touched on her personal battle with mental illness on the latest episode of the Spotify: Mic Check podcast, in light of the release of her new track. Sunmi was previously revealed to have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in 2020, as archived by Soompi.On the latest episode of “Spotify: Mic Check,” @miyaohyeah takes us on a journey of her life—from when she left her home at 13 to when she joined (and left) Wonder Girls to when she eventually became a solo artist.

The Prodigy have today (March 7) announced details of a live tour for 2022 – check out the dates below.The group will return with a run of live dates in England across July this year to coincide with the 25th anniversary of their iconic album, ‘The Fat Of The Land’.Writing on social media, the group said: “We can’t wait to get back onstage to play our tunes for the people again.

The Prodigy have paid fresh tribute to their late frontman Keith Flint to mark the third anniversary of his death.Flint passed away on March 4, 2019 after taking his own life at the age of 49.After they previously paid tribute to Flint in March 2021, The Prodigy have once again marked the anniversary of the singer’s passing with a social media post in his honour.Sharing a trio of images, including one of Flint on stage, The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett and Maxim wrote: “Its been three years … We miss u every single day brother, but we feel u always with and around us.Its been 3 years …We miss u every single day brother ,But we feel u always with and around us ,Your Fire will never go out ,Stay Punk brotherWe live forever !LH & MAXIM x#theprodigy#weliveforever#raisetheroofPhoto by @mikevancleven pic.twitter.com/95TSdj9Eed— The Prodigy (@the_prodigy) March 4, 2022“Your Fire will never go out. Stay Punk brother.

Freelance Whales, has died at the age of 36.His brother, Glee actor Darren Criss, yesterday (March 2) shared news of his passing, revealing that Chuck had taken his own life after years of “severe depression”.“I loved my brother so much. And I know he loved me.

Quentin Tarantino films Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, was arrested on Wednesday night (February 23) shortly after 9pm.Police were called to Madsen’s Malibu home, which he’s renting, by the property owner who had detained the actor in a citizen’s arrest.According to Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department records (via Entertainment Tonight), Madsen was transported to West Hills Hospital before he was taken to Lost Hills Station. He was given a $500 citation for a misdemeanour and released shortly before 7am on Thursday (February 24).It’s unclear why the property owner called the police to press charges against Madsen.The actor’s arrest comes one month after the death of his 26-year-old son, Hudson, who died in a suspected suicide on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.Speaking about his son’s death to the LA Times, Madsen said: “I am in shock as my son, whom I just spoke with a few days ago, said he was happy – my last text from him was ‘I love you dad’.“I didn’t see any signs of depression.

The Subways frontman Billy Lunn has shared a statement apologising for “shitty decisions” and revealing a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis.Taking to Twitter yesterday (February 20), Lunn shared a message to “fully disclose these last few years to you, now that I feel I’m finally on the right track”.He wrote: “You may have seen that I have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, and that I’m now awaiting treatment and medication. This came about following a suicide attempt last summer (2021), after I was confronted with the fact that I was cheating on my wife whilst claiming we were separated.“This wasn’t an isolated incident,” he added.

Charli XCX has said that the criticism she’s received on social media lately has taken a toll on her mental health.The singer-songwriter, who releases her fifth album ‘Crash’ on March 18, issued a statement on Twitter yesterday (February 10) to explain that she’s temporarily stepping back from the platform due to the “negativity” surrounding her current campaign.“I’ve always had a pretty open dialogue with you guys and so I just wanna mention a few things that have been on my mind recently,” Charli began.“I have been feeling like I can’t do anything right at the moment.

Sharon Van Etten has shared her new single ‘Porta’ and announced a set of UK tour dates – you can check out both below.The track is Van Etten’s first new music release of 2022, and it follows on from her May 2021 team-up with Angel Olsen on ‘Like I Used To’.Produced by Van Etten (vocals, synths, drum machines) and Daniel Knowles (synths), and backed by her live band of Jorge Balbi (drums), Charley Damski (guitars) and Devin Hoff (bass), ‘Porta’ was written in 2020, Van Etten says, “at one of my lowest lows”.“For most of my adult life I have struggled with bouts of depression and anxiety and coping mechanisms, and I sometimes let those dark moments get the best of me,” she explained in a statement. “During this time I felt very dissociated.

Mike Posner has opened up about the meaning behind his 2016 hit ‘I Took A Pill In Ibiza’.In a new interview on the Impaulsive podcast Posner revealed the darker story behind the track.While his breakout song ‘Cooler Than Me’ was a success in 2010, the work released after this wasn’t getting the attention he expected. The only person who helped him during this period he said, was late artist Avicii (real name Tim Bergling) who died in 2018 from suicide.“When I was sitting at home with an empty calendar, he asked me to work on his album,” Posner revealed.He went out to Ibiza to watch Avicii but described the experience as “the saddest thing ever.” While he was “looking at all these people having fun,” he says he never felt more “alone”.Posner explained: “Avicii came and played his show.

Alfie Templeman has announced details of his debut album ‘Mellow Moon’ and shared lead single ‘Broken’. Check it out below, alongside an interview with Templeman.Following on from 2021’s mini-album ‘Forever Isn’t Long Enough’ which blended rowdy festival anthems with funk and disco, debut album proper ‘Mellow Moon’ is a mix of “R&B, pop, folk and rock”, according to the 19-year-old, along with “crazy guitar solos but also little bits of jazz”“Everything I’ve been working towards for the past few years has led to this record but I think it’s great,” he told NME.

after she was found dead in November.Price’s death was initially reported as homicide, with her boyfriend arrested – though TMZ declined to confirm whether it was in connection with her death. Price’s mother Deanna Daughtry later clarified that those rumours were “false” in a lengthy Instagram post.According to a statement by the Daughtry family released yesterday (January 19) 25-year-old Price died by suicide while under the influence of narcotics.According to People, the family said that Price had struggled with mental illness “from a young age”, and “was in and out of therapy and treatment centres” over the years.A post shared by Chris Daughtry (@chrisdaughtry)“As Hannah got older, she struggled to find her footing and began using drugs and often found herself in abusive relationships.

Sia has said that she was “suicidal” following the backlash to her 2021 film Music.The Australian singer-songwriter made her directorial debut with the movie, which stars Maddie Ziegler as a nonverbal autistic teenager called Music.Sia courted controversy over her decision to cast Ziegler, who is not on the autism spectrum. An online petition was launched, aiming to cancel the premiere due to the film’s “inaccurate and hurtful betrayal of the [autistic] community” and the inclusion of scenes in which the titular character is restrained.Addressing the widespread criticism, Sia apologised to the community and said that a disclaimer would appear before future screenings of Music.

Logic‘s anti-suicide song ‘1800-273-8255’ saved hundreds of lives following its release in 2017.The track, which features Alessia Cara and Khalid, takes its name from the number of the US National Suicide Prevention Hotline.A new report from the BMJ says that high-profile performances of the song tied in with decreased suicide rates among young people.One specific example used is when Logic performed the song at the MTV Video Music Awards in August of 2017, when calls to the Suicide Prevention

Avicii’s father Tim Klas has opened up about the death of his son, and called for more mental health support for new artists – saying fame and fortune are “a very dangerous combination”Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, took his own life in 2018.

Machine Gun Kelly has opened up about his mental health, saying: “I haven’t given myself the time to just accept that it’s OK to not be OK.”Speaking on The Drew Barrymore Show, Machine Gun Kelly (real name Colson Baker) started the interview by saying: “I don’t want to come off like I’m cold or shy but I’m just a little insular and I’m just having an odd day.”“You’re in a really safe space.

Kanye West has shared a lengthy Thanksgiving prayer.The post, which features his Sunday Service choir, addresses his separation from Kim Kardashian, his mental health and bid to become president.“Hello, my name is Ye and this is my super super super super super long Thanksgiving prayer,” the rapper, now legally known as Ye, said.“On this Thanksgiving, I’m so thankful for family, my blood family, my fans, and our haters – we love you too, on Thanksgiving and Christmas morning, not the night

Netflix’s hit documentary series Tiger King, has died aged 58.The former reptile dealer died after taking his own life in front of his wife in September, Oklaholma police told TMZ.An incident report obtained by the publication states Johnson was arguing with his wife in their garage when he attempted to commit suicide.According to the report, his wife called 911 and Johnson had a pulse when paramedics arrived.

Coldplay have donated a one-off signed vinyl to the Tiny Changes charity.The charity was set up in memory of late Frightened Rabbit frontman, Scott Hutchison, who died by suicide in 2018.Formed by Scott’s family, the charity aims to improve mental health in children and young people in Scotland and takes its name from a lyric from the Frightened Rabbit song ‘Head Rolls Off’ (“While I’m alive, I’ll make tiny changes to Earth”).The charity is now set to auction the unique, one-off signed 7″ vinyl

Drink Champs podcast, Kanye West addressed his ongoing battles with his mental health, touching on his frustrations towards the popular narrative that he’s “crazy”.“We all are on the spectrum somewhere,” he told the show’s hosts, referencing his diagnosis for bipolar disorder; “just only of us went to the hospital or have been diagnosed [with a disorder, or prescribed] medication”.The rapper – who is now legally known as Ye – then referenced a run-in he had with the paparazzi while he was

Juice WRLD, is set to be released next month.The announcement of ‘Fighting Demons’, out on December 10, came via a trailer posted to YouTube, showing archival footage of the late rapper – real name Jarad Higgins – on tour, and a voiceover of him speaking about mental health issues.The trailer is also soundtracked by a new cut titled ‘Already Dead’, which arrived today (November 12).

Will Smith has revealed that there was once a time in his life when he considered suicide.The actor and rapper, who launches Will Smith: The Best Shape Of My Life on YouTube next month, said in a trailer for the new docuseries that he struggled so much with his mental health in the past that he once contemplated ending his own life.In the clip promoting the series that will follow Smith as he tries to lose 20lbs in 20 weeks, the actor and musician is seen discussing the sensitive topic with his