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Florence Welch To Release Book Of Lyrics & Poetry

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The GRAMMY nominee will release a personal look inside her sketchbook in 2018
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Nov 30, 2017 - 11:05 am

Get ready to peek inside Florence Welch's sketchbook with her upcoming book, Useless Magic.

Slated to be released July 5, 2018, Useless Magic will encompass the GRAMMY nominee's lyrics, poetry and artwork. This is her first book of collected works.

She also tweeted a shot of assumedly the preface of the book: "Songs can be incredibly prophetic, like subconscious warnings or messages to myself, but I often don't know what I'm trying to say till years later," it reads. "Or a prediction comes true and I couldn't do anything to stop it, so it seems like a kind of useless magic."

We've got awhile to go before the book is released, but for the early birds, you can go ahead and preorder now.

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Florence + The Machine Album Reportedly Coming In 2018

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Word on the street is that a new album from the GRAMMY-nominated band is coming this year
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Feb 9, 2018 - 4:41 pm

Since the announcements that Florence + The Machine would be performing their first live shows in nearly two years at Orange Warsaw Festival in Poland and Melt! Festival in Germany, there's been rumblings that a new album from the GRAMMY-nominated band could be on the horizon. Some sources have been doing a little investigation, and word on the street is a 2018 album is almost guaranteed.

Consequence of Sound has done good looking out, and they note a couple factors pointing toward a 2018 Florence + The Machine release. First, Virgin Records CEO Ted Cockle revealed in a blog post on the label's website, "We are looking forward to great new music from Florence + The Machine, Blossoms, Chvrches, James Bay, and Shawn Mendes," in the coming year.

Additional evidence came from the biography page of band collaborator/orchestral arranger Sally Herbert. Not only did she contribute arrangements that livened up the sonic pallet of 2015's How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, for Florence + The Machine Herbert listed "string arrangements on forthcoming album" under the list of projects she has completed.

During the hiatus from making new music, frontwoman Florence Welch has certainly been busy. In October 2017, Welch hosted a BBC documentary on the late David Bowie. She's also been working on a book of lyrics, poetry and artwork called Useless Magic that's slated for release July 5.

As far as new music though, only time will tell when we get to hear what the Machine has cooked up for listeners next. But we shouldn't have to wait too much longer.

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Florence & The Machine Plot Return At 2018 Melt Festival In Germany

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GRAMMY-nominated band will make their way back to the big stage next year for Germany's annual music fest
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Nov 14, 2017 - 4:17 pm

With a sweeping sonic landscape, it only takes one listen to recognize the powerful sound of Florence & The Machine. Though things have been quiet for the GRAMMY-nominated band since 2016, it looks like there will be some activity in the new year.

Florence & The Machine have been announced as headliners for the Ferropolis, Germany-based Melt Festival taking place July 13–15, 2018, along with the xx. Other musicians slated to perform include Tyler, The Creator, Nina Kraviz, Mura Masa, and the Black Madonna.

Does this new performance announcement signal that Florence & The Machine will be releasing a new album soon? Only time will tell.

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2018 Latin GRAMMY Awards Set To Take Place Nov. 15 In Las Vegas

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The Latin Recording Academy also announced a new 10-year deal for The Biggest Night in Latin Music with long-time network Univision
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
May 22, 2018 - 12:31 pm

It's hard to believe we're nearing another stellar celebration of Latin music already, but the time is quickly approaching. Accordingly, The Latin Recording Academy announced on May 22 that the 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards will be held Nov. 15 and broadcast live on Univision from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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In addition to revealing this year's show date, the Latin Academy announced a fresh 10-year deal with longtime network Univision, which extends The Biggest Night in Latin Music's TV home through 2028. The partnership began in 2005. This new deal will also encompass the highly anticipated 20th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2019.

The annual Latin GRAMMYs recognize outstanding Latin music by honoring the achievements of international music creators in 49 categories for Spanish- or Portuguese-language recordings. The annual broadcast ranks as one of the highest-rated and most-watched specials each year around the globe in more than 80 countries.

"The Latin Recording Academy, the predominant organization that supports and celebrates the hard work, excellence, and talent of Latin music creators and artists, will continue to excel with Univision," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "We are elated to give our empowering mission a platform from which to thrive and grow. Music is more alive than ever, and Latin music has shown again and again its worldwide impact and tremendous exportability."

Mark your calendars and get ready for another spectacular celebration of the best in Latin music this fall.

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Brandy Clark, Lee Ann Womack Set For Americana At The Ryman Series

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Amanda Shires, Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale, and others also slated to perform during the six-part summer series
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
May 22, 2018 - 12:25 pm

As one of the hallowed halls of Americana music in Nashville, Tenn., it only seems appropriate that a new summer performance series, Americana at the Ryman, would take place at the iconic Ryman Auditorium.

The initial six-part series will kick off on July 15 with Buddy Miller, Lee Ann Womack, Tony Joe White, the McCrary Sisters, Elizabeth Cook, and Parker Millsap. It will run through Aug. 19 and pair additional country/Americana royalty Jim Lauderdale and William Fitzsimmons, Mark O'Connor and Brandy Clark, Amanda Shires and Caitlin Rose, and Justin Townes Earle and the Band Of Heathens. The lineup for the Aug. 5 date has yet to be announced.

Americana at he Ryman takes precedence from a similar series the Ryman has been hosting, its Bluegrass Nights series, which celebrates its 25th year in 2018. The venue has a long-standing tradition of celebrating Americana artists, and this latest series looks to deepen those connections and cement its title of Mother Church of Country.

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