Olly Alexander has opened up on taking the reins in Years & Years, after the synth-pop trio became his own solo project. The band announced last month that they will become an Olly solo project moving forwards, with the frontman’s former bandmates, Emre Türkmen and Mikey Goldsworthy, remaining close to the band. Appearing on Capital FM …
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Watch Olly Alexander and Jools Holland play ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’ on ‘Later’
Last night’s (March 26) episode of Later… with Jools Holland saw the host joined by Years & Years‘ Olly Alexander for a special performance – watch below. As part of the show the pair ran through a rendition of the classic Stevie Wonder track ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’. For the new 57th series of the long-running BBC …
‘Starstruck’ will be Years & Years’ first single under Olly Alexander solo project
Years & Years have announced new single ‘Starstruck’, which will be the first release since the band revealed it will now function as a solo project under Olly Alexander. The song arrives on April 8 and heralds a new era for the act, which confirmed last week that frontman Alexander now will head things up …
Luke Alexander & Simon Blaze Touch Up The Classic “Try Again” In Perfect Fashion [What You Need]
Originally made famous by the late, great, Aalyiah, “Try Again” was included on her 2000 album Romeo Must Die. Bringing a newfound energy to the classic 2000s anthem, Luke Alexander, along with Simon Blaze, deliver a stunning interpretation with a fresh touch. Hailing from NYC, Luke Alexander has been leaving his mark on the club …
Years & Years’ Olly Alexander confirms arrival of new music later this year
Years & Years‘ Olly Alexander has seemingly confirmed that new music from the synth-pop band is set to arrive later this year. READ MORE: Olly Alexander on ‘It’s A Sin’: “There’s not been a British Aids drama on this scale ever” The frontman of the London group has won widespread praise for his role in Russell …
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Luke Alexander gives Aaliyah’s ‘Try Again’ a contemporary club rinse – Dancing Astronaut Luke Alexander gives Aaliyah’s ‘Try Again’ a contemporary club rinse
by: Rachel Narozniak Feb 19, 2021 At the top of 2000’s throwback playlists is Aaliyah‘s “Try Again.” A time-honored classic that has aged well, to say the least, the original graced the tracklist of the late artist’s Romeo Must Die LP. Now, it’s serving as the sonic muse for a contemporary dance-pop cover that comes …
Luke Alexander & Simon Blaze Team Up On Energizing Rendition of Aaliyah’s “Try Again” via Deep Root Records
Multi-talented DJ and producer, Luke Alexander has been making quite a name for himself within the electronic dance music community, with his first major release titled, “Try Again”, a collaboration with Simon Blaze via What You Need, a division of Deep Root Records. Originally made famous by the late, great, Aalyiah, “Try Again” was included on …
Years & Years’ Olly Alexander promotes HIV awareness during national testing week
Years & Years singer and It’s A Sin actor Olly Alexander has promoted STI testing in light of National HIV Testing Week commencing yesterday (February 1). Drawing on comparisons and differences between the ’80s setting of It’s A Sin and today, Alexander pointed out that major scientific advances have been made in preventing the spread …
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