BBC News - UK — The singer songwriter Yusuf, formerly known as Cat Stevens, says the harrowing story of the death of refugee toddler Aylan Kurdi inspired his new song. more info

Uncut — "He Was Alone" was inspired by lone child refugees he met at camps on the Turkish / Syrian border Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) has released a single to raise funds and awareness for lone child refugees. “He Was …Continue reading » Th... more info

Consequence of Sound — A poignant piece about the children entangled in the refugee crisis. more info

Stereogum — Yusuf Islam, the singer-songwriter formerly known as Cat Stevens, recently visited the camps for Syrian refugees in southern Turkey. And then he wrote “He Was Alone,” a song about the plight of one kid trying to find a new life for himself and dy... more info

NME — Singer formerly known as Cat Stevens announces refugee charity gig for ‘He Was Alone’ single. more info

The Mirror — The singer-turned-humanitarian campaigner has written a new song for his charity Small Kindness, which teaches Syrian refugee children in Turkey more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Ben Shepherd returned to his garage rock roots and assembled a group of musicians that became HATER, in Seattle, playing guitar alongside SOUNDGARDEN bandmate, drummer Matt Cameron, as well as ex-MONSTER MAGNET guitarist John McBain, DEVILHEAD vocali... more info

Core News — “Gilles is back for another Saturday mix up selection and this week, he speaks to singer Linda Lewis about her life in music; from jamming on stage at the first Glastonbury to working with Cat Stevens, Rod Stewart and Roger Waters. There’s also a... more info

The Telegraph — BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2015 awards for Kerr and Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker and honours for Cat Stevens and Ewan MacColl more info

The Telegraph — Radio 2 Folk Awards will honour Dirty Old Town songwriter Ewan MacColl and feature performances from Cat Stevens and Kate Rusby more info