Obscure Sound — To Whom It May Concern is a memorable new album from London-based artist Paul Claxton, succeeding across an array of jangly rockers, folk-ready introspection, and throwback stylishness. A longtime, accomplished artist that has supported acts ranging ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Bob Geldof (Live Aid, Boomtown Rats). Here’s to you. The post Happy Birthday Bob Geldof (Live Aid, Boomtown Rats) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — In July 1985, a vast array of mega-popular artists performed at Live Aid, a pair of massive benefit concerts held in London and Philadelphia and broadcast worldwide. Led Zeppelin reunited for the occasion, as did Black Sabbath. Teddy Pendergrass m... more info

Stereogum — Last month, Band Aid released the 40th anniversary megamix of the UK charity hit “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” despite criticism from Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG for the song’s problematic origin. Band Aid mastermind Bob Geldof defended the t... more info

New York Post — In 1984, Bob Geldof led a who’s who of British and Irish hitmakers — from Sting, Bono and George Michael to Phil Collins, Duran Duran and Boy George — in the supergroup Band Aid that would raise millions for Ethiopian famine relief. more info

Stereogum — In 1984, the Boomtown Rats’ Bob Geldof and Ultravox’s Midge Ure wrote a catchy, well-intentioned, deeply problematic Christmas song about the need to help other people during the holiday season. A massive group of primarily young British stars... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Bob Geldof (Live Aid, Boomtown Rats). Here’s to you. The post Happy Birthday Bob Geldof (Live Aid, Boomtown Rats) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Live Aid, the 1985 benefit concert organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, is being turned into a musical. As the BBC reports, the musical — called Just For One Day, after David Bowie’s “Heroes” — will feature songs by Queen, U2, Elton Jo... more info

Stereogum — Sting has announced a star-studded benefit concert for his Rainforest Foundation Fund charity, which is dedicated to preserving the world's rainforests and defending the human rights of the indigenous peoples living in them. All proceeds from the eve... more info

Totally Fuzzy — "Soundtrack 1978 - 2019 (Album Stream)" music video by Midge UreAdded: 07-10-2019Genre : Rock & Alternative, Album StreamsDescription :Midge Ure - Soundtrack 1978 - 2019 Out Now: https://ift.tt/2IutjYCJames "Midge" Ure OBE (born 10 October 1953) is a... more info