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As far as I can tell, Machine Gun Kelly has no formal affiliation with Motown Records. But he is from Cleveland, which is fairly close to Detroit. I guess that was enough qualification for NBC to invite him to perform on their A Motown Christmas s... more info
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This week, Wham!’s holiday staple “Last Christmas” turned 40. Blackpink’s Rosé recently celebrated the anniversary with her own rendition, and now main pop girlies Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter joined forces to cover the classic. more info
Antimusic Rock — Atlanta rockers Pistols At Dawn have released their gorgeous, lilting, and sonically layered cover of WHAM's holiday classic 'Last Christmas more info
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The deluge of Christmas songs continues: Backwash are sharing a cover of Wham!’s 1984 song “Last Christmas,” which turns 40 next month. more info
Magnet Magazine — Happy 45th birthday Eddie Argos (Art Brut). Wham! Bang! Pow! Let’s rock out! Read our classic Art Brut feature:
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Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Wham! released Make It Big. Made it big. Read Mike Scott (Waterboys) in MAGNET on avoiding Wham!’s “Last Christmas”:
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Last month, The Regrettes announced their breakup, making it onto our In Memoriam tribute. They played three farewell shows in their hometown of Los Angeles at the Fonda on Dec. 19, 20, and 21. more info