Bayanni talks musical origins in Nigeria, the inspiration behind his new EP ‘Love & Hustle’, creative process, and more [Interview] – EARMILK

Bayanni talks musical origins in Nigeria, the inspiration behind his new EP ‘Love & Hustle’, creative process, and more [Interview] – EARMILK

Nigeria’s Bayanni was born Oladokun Abimbola Elijah in Alagbado- a bustling settlement between the borders of Lagos and Ogun state. He is the third of five children, and the son of a university bursar and a schoolteacher. He and his siblings were first introduced to music in church as a way to keep them from…

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Kiss’ Ace Frehley Dies at 74

Kiss’ Ace Frehley Dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the founding lead guitarist of Kiss, has died. A representative told Rolling Stone that Frehley sustained injuries following a recent fall at his home. He had since cancelled the remainder of his scheduled 2025 performances. “In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful…

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Sam Fender Wins 2025 Mercury Prize for People Watching

Sam Fender Wins 2025 Mercury Prize for People Watching

Sam Fender has won the 2025 Mercury Prize, awarded by a music-industry panel to the best British album of the year. The North Shields singer-songwriter’s album People Watching fended off competition from FKA twigs (Eusexua), PinkPantheress (Fancy That), Fontaines D.C. (Romance), Pulp (More), Pa Salieu (Afrikan Alien), Wolf Alice (The Clearing), CMAT (Euro-Country), and more….

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