Karl Arnerdal

Music industry theme

 

Which Kanye West fan will be the first to ask if the sound of the Stalin organs on Europe's Eastern Front can be dampened by all the artists who are willing to play covers of Wagner?

 

 

At least 25 injured after attacks on Ukraine. A total of 25 people were injured in last night's Russian attacks on Ukraine. According to Ukraine's air force, two ballistic missiles and 143 drones were fired at the country during the night. 22 of them hit 17 different locations.

One of the worst attacks was directed at the city of Sumy, where at least 15 people were injured, including three children. Both residential buildings and a healthcare facility were shelled. On several occasions, emergency services had to suspend their work and take cover from ongoing attacks.

Sumy, with 250,000 inhabitants, is regularly attacked by Russia. See the segment on SVT News.

 

Artists in mass protest against Eurovision. Over 1,100 artists are demanding a boycott of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. In an open letter from the campaign group, artists and fans are urged to boycott the competition unless Israel is excluded.

The letter is signed by over 1,100 artists, including Icelandic Sigur Rós, Mogwai, and the British icons Peter Gabriel and Robert Wyatt. Danish Emmelie de Forest, who won the competition in 2013, and Northern Irish Kneecap have also signed. See the segment on SVT News.