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‘So many people say things about my appearance – it’s not normal’: Jorja Smith on burnout, body-shaming and finding freedom

Being recognised by the Brits, Grammys and Drake made the singer one of British music’s most famous names – and also left her exhausted. Now, after decompressing in her home town she returns with a record made for raving

The Guardian - UK

Jorja Smith to headline London's O2 for first time as part of venue's 20th birthday celebrations

The singer recently announced her new album, What Are The Odds

Evening Standard

Jorja Smith found fame to be 'overstimulating'

Music star Jorja Smith has reflected on her struggles with fame.

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I was finding this whole 'being Jorja Smith' thing a bit difficult

It’s been quite the journey for the Walsall singer, but right now she’s on a huge high and back in London to celebrate the release of her new album with a massive outdoor party

Evening Standard

Fcukers' ‘breakthrough’ year lands band an Independent Music Awards nomination

The Association of Independent Music has unveiled the first wave of nominees for its 2026 awards, with artists spanning electronic, indie, soul, hip-hop and alternative music recognised ahead of September's ceremony.

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Nia Archives: Emotional Junglist review – breakbeats and heartbreak combined by a brilliant British one-off

On the Bradford-born producer’s self-assured second album, drum’n’bass rhythms power up angsty odes with shades of Arctic Monkeys, Kate Nash and myriad genres

The Guardian - UK

Add to playlist: Rian Brazil’s Björk-beloved sounds of Brighton youth and the week’s best new tracks

The earworm wizard blends sample-heavy electronic beats with sugary vocal highs and bassy lows, giving authentic voice to England’s fringes

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Riz Ahmed on Bait, Bond fever, and the comedy of breakdowns

He ditched the ‘next Bond’ tag to become an Oscar-winning indie darling — now Riz Ahmed has turned the experience into a hit satirical show. So what did 007 fever teach him?

Evening Standard

From Chappell Roan to Bob Dylan: 11 of the best songs inspired by Brigitte Bardot

The 1960s French sex symbol died on Sunday

The Independent UK

When AI recreates the female voice, it also rewrites who gets heard

Voice cloning technology platforms like ElevenLabs allow anyone to replicate a voice using just a few seconds of audio, for a small fee. These technologies are reshaping cultural and artistic expression.

The Conversation

Grief inspired so much of the year’s best music – and that’s something AI won’t ever feel

As AI generated ever more pop slop, reflective songwriting by artists from Clipse to CMAT drew its power from its very humanity

The Guardian - UK

‘We are truly doomed’: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard despair at AI clone appearing on Spotify

Australian psych-rockers, who removed their music from Spotify in protest against the streaming service, lament the appearance of AI band King Lizard Wizard

The Guardian - UK

The Brits Critics' Choice shortlist: who are the three artists selected?

The prestigious nominees for this breakthrough award are here ahead of next year’s awards

Evening Standard

"This isn't just about Jorja. It's bigger than one artist or one song”: Jorja Smith’s label claims royalties on AI track, allegedly trained on her voice

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Jorja Smith’s label requests share of royalties from ‘AI-cloned’ TikTok viral song

Uncredited vocals on song I Run by British dance act Haven alleged to infringe copyright as impersonation of Smith

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Forwards Festival 2025 review: Orbital and Barry Can’t Swim bring the beats, while Olivia Dean and Jorja Smith do their best to make make fans forget that there’s no Doechii

Nia Archives was drafted in after the US star’s late withdrawal

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Bristol's Forwards Festival Replaces Doechii with Nia Archives: Fans Divided Over Last-Minute Swap

Doechii's exit from Forwards Festival 2025 (23-24 Aug) led to Nia Archives' last-minute headline slot, sparking fan debate

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Junior Andre reveals dream collaborations with Jorja Smith and Joyner Lucas

Junior Andre - the son of Peter Andre and Katie Price - says Jorja Smith and Joyner Lucas are his two dream future collaborators.

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Met officer who reposted meme comparing The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey to a slave resigns

PC Jonah Dusauzay also used anonymous Twitter account to body-shame singer Jorja Smith

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11 Glastonbury 2025 artists and tracks you need to hear ahead of this week's festival

Key tracks to indulge in before Worthy Farm awakens

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2025: Full lineup and stage times today including Rod Stewart and Olivia Rodrigo

Fans can now work out any clashes between sets, and which stages their favourite artists are playing

The Guardian - UK

Jorja Smith review – mega-watt charisma powers ambitious new songs

Touring for the first time since 2018, Smith’s sonic palette has expanded and tonight she shows a talent that could take her almost anywhere

The Guardian - UK

Add to playlist: Gelli Haha’s playful dance-pop and the week’s best new tracks

A delightfully deranged party girl whose bleepy vintage synths, sleazy chug and tireless disco keeps things weird in the right way – plus new music from Jorja Smith and more

The Guardian - UK

‘Reopen these youth clubs’: Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso on nurturing young artistic talent

Drummer and band leader used Brits awards stage to spotlight clubs that help musicians like himself to thrive

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury 2025: the 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo to headline

Charli xcx, the Prodigy and Loyle Carner will headline the Other stage, with first-time sets from Alanis Morissette, Doechii and En Vogue

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