Tony Allen
MOJO's Top 75 Albums of 2020
As a magazine that still regularly puts ’60s icons on its cover, you might not be too surprised at their #1.
Uncut's Top 75 Albums of 2020
Best of 2020 season continues… what do you think of Uncut’s list?
A Certain Ratio discuss the influences on new album 'ACR Loco'
Manchester’s legendary A Certain Ratio tell us about the inspirations behind their first album in 12 years, from Eno to Marvin Gaye.
Gorillaz share Robert Smith collab, announce LP ft. St. Vincent, Elton John & more
‘Song Machine, Season One – Strange Timez’ also features Beck, ScHoolboy Q, JPEGMAFIA, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Fatoumata Diawara, and more.
Damon Albarn doing virtual Tony Allen tribute this week
It’s for the virtual AIM Awards ceremony, during which Allen will be honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, and it’ll also feature other members of Gorillaz, The Good The Bad & The Queen, and Ezra Collective…
Hugh Masekela & Tony Allen's "We've Landed" gets remixed by Matthew Herbert
Rejoice, the collaborative album by horn great Hugh Masekela and iconic afrobeat drummer Tony Allen, was released back in March.
Doves share "Carousels," first new single in 11 years; 5th album in the works
“Carousels” is an instantly recognizable Doves song: anthemic, soulful, just a little funky, spiralling out from a sample of the late great Tony Allen.
Gorillaz share new song ft. Tony Allen & Skepta
They recorded the song shortly before lockdown, and are now sharing it as a tribute to Afrobeat legend Tony Allen, who passed away this week.
Afrobeat legend Tony Allen has died
Very sad news. Afrobeat icon and powerhouse drummer Tony Allen died on Thursday in Paris. He was 79.
18 New Songs Out Today
Listen to new songs from Tindersticks, Tony Allen & Hugh Masekela, BC Camplight, Rosalía, Doja Cat, Ash, Cage the Elephant/Iggy Pop, and more.
