Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Storybook: Nuno Viegas @ Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles
In Storybook at Thinkspace Projects, Nuno Viegas reflects on the intersection of past and future, rebellion and responsibility, anonymity and legacy. Nuno explores his journey from a teenage graffiti writer to becoming a father, contemplating the values, experiences, and lessons passed from one generation to the next.
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Sound City has signed up Ellur, Everyone Says Hi, Monks and more for 2025’s lineup
Sound City have announced a fresh wave of artists for their 2025 festival, set to take place across Liverpool City Centre from 3rd-4th May. Everyone Says Hi, Monks, Girl Group, Ellur, Rosellas, and Daytime TV are among the latest additions to join the lineup. They will perform alongside previously announced acts including The Royston Club,…
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Laufey has returned with new single ‘Silver Lining’ and a surreal masquerade video
Laufey has returned with new single ‘Silver Lining’, marking her first original release since her GRAMMY-winning album ‘Bewitched’ and its expanded version ‘Bewitched: The Goddess Edition’. The Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist’s new track arrives alongside a video directed by Jason Lester, who previously worked with Laufey on the visuals for ‘From The Start’…
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Big Special are going to play a Dot To Dot warm-up show in London
Big Special are set to perform a warm-up show for Dot To Dot Festival at Oslo, Hackney. The punk duo will headline the London show on 5th May, ahead of the metropolitan festival’s 20th edition taking place in Bristol and Nottingham later that month. The event marks the first collaboration between Dot To Dot Festival…
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Modest Mouse have announced a four-day cruise festival with Portugal. The Man, Kurt Vile, Mannequin Pussy, FIDLAR and more
Modest Mouse have announced their first-ever cruise festival, ‘Ice Cream Floats’, setting sail from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic in March 2026. The four-night musical voyage aboard Norwegian Pearl will feature performances from Modest Mouse alongside Portugal. The Man, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Built to Spill, Mannequin Pussy, FIDLAR, Tropical Fuck Storm, Ugly…
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“I’ve seen people younger than him in wheelchairs on stage, he probably doesn’t want people to see him that way.” Ritchie Blackmore’s wife Candice Night says the guitarist had a heart attack 18 months ago, won’t be onstage in Europe any time soon
Blackmore appears on Candice Night’s forthcoming solo album, Sea Glass (LouderSound)
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2024 Booooooom Photo Awards Winners
With great excitement, we present the winners of the 2024 Booooooom Photo Awards, supported by Format! This year’s call for submissions drew an extraordinary response, making the selection process as challenging as it was immensely satisfying. A big thank you to everyone who submitted work—your talent and creativity continue to inspire us all. It is…
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“I’ve played this music to myself and often close friends for years now.” Bruce Springsteen is almost ready to share Tracks II: The Lost Albums, featuring seven records and 82 previously unreleased songs, 74 never-before-heard
Bruce Springsteen: “I often read about myself in the 1990s as having some ‘lost period’. Not really. I was working the whole time.” (LouderSound)
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“Our manager gave us each $1000 and put us on the plane, economy class. We later found out we had received $250,000 for the show: he kept it all.” The true story behind Black Sabbath’s biggest show ever
On April 6, 1974, Black Sabbath performed for 250,000 rock fans at the first California Jam festival. It was a gig that would live long in the memory for all involved, for reasons both good and bad (LouderSound)
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WU LYF are back with their first new song in 12 years, ‘A New Life is Coming’
WU LYF have announced their return with new single ‘A New Life is Coming’, marking their first new material in twelve years. The Manchester band have recorded the track at Low Four Studios, with production from Tom McClung and the band themselves, alongside additional production and mixing from Brendan Williams. In a statement announcing their…
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Bruce Soord details 10th anniversary edition of debut solo album
The Pineapple Thief leader Bruce Soord’s self-titled solo album will be reissued in vinyl to mark its 10th anniversary in May (LouderSound)
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Rachel Chinouriri – Little House EP
Label: Parlophone Records / Atlas ArtistsReleased: 4th April 2025 Remember those perfect indie-pop moments from the late 2000s that made you feel like the main character in your own coming-of-age film? Rachel Chinouriri’s ‘Little House’ EP captures that same magic. Opening track ‘Can We Talk About Isaac?’ could slip seamlessly onto the Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging…
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Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels?
Label: Island EMIReleased: 4th April 2025 Two musical forces collide with the grace of celestial bodies on ‘Who Believes In Angels?’, a collaboration that reads like a love letter to possibility itself. Where some duets can feel like contractual obligations set to music, Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s sparkles with creative electricity and love for both…
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Y – Y EP
Label: Hideous Mink Records / SO RecordingsReleased: 4th April 2025 Y’s self-titled debut EP is delightfully unhinged; it shouldn’t work but absolutely does. Like a fever dream scored by a jazz band having an existential crisis, ‘Y’ careens through four tracks of gloriously weird experimentation that gradually reveals method within its madness. Opening track ‘Why’ initially feels like…
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Momma – Welcome to My Blue Sky
Label: Lucky NumberReleased: 4th April 2025 Brooklyn quartet Momma’s ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’ doesn’t just nod to the golden age of alternative rock; it gives it a thoroughly modern makeover – like if The Breeders discovered TikTok but somehow made it work. Opening with the warm analogue embrace of ‘Sincerely’, the album sets off like…
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Djo – The Crux
Label: AWALReleased: 4th April 2025 Having already established himself as a psych-rock auteur and alt-pop shapeshifter, Djo’s viral moment arrived with impeccable timing. With a sincerely formidable back catalogue, he offered new listeners plenty to explore but was already deep enough into his next project that any attempt to cater to this newfound attention would be…
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Scowl – Are We All Angels
Label: Dead OceansReleased: 4th April 2025 Scowl aren’t particularly interested in your hardcore rulebook. The Santa Cruz outfit blindsided everyone in 2021 with ‘How Flowers Grow’, a 15-minute blast of frenetic punk that established them as scene heroes. Now on their second album ‘Are We All Angels’ – and with the backing of indie powerhouse Dead…
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Brian D’Addario – Till the Morning
Label: Headstack RecordsReleased: 20th March 2025 The term ‘country baroque’ might sound like a contradiction, but on ‘Till the Morning’, Brian D’Addario makes it feel as natural as breathing. The elder Lemon Twigs brother has crafted a debut solo album that walks the tightrope between ornate chamber pop arrangements and earthy American folk with remarkable poise.…
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Black Country, New Road – Forever Howlong
Label: Ninja TuneReleased: 4th April 2025 Britain’s most intrepid experimentalists resurface with a third album that doesn’t just fill the void left by their departed frontman – it opens up glorious new dimensions entirely. The departure of Isaac Wood in 2022 could have been a full stop for Black Country, New Road. Swimming in critical praise…
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Check out the first rehearsal photos from the new Radiohead-featuring theatrical adaption of Hamlet, ‘Hamlet Hail To The Thief’
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke has joined forces with directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones for a new theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, featuring music from the band’s album ‘Hail to the Thief’. ‘Hamlet Hail to the Thief’ will premiere at Factory International, Manchester on 27th April, before transferring to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon on…
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Static Dress have shared emotional punk single ‘face.’ ahead of their US headline tour
Static Dress have released their new single ‘face.’, following up their 2024 track ‘crying.’. The Leeds quartet explore relationship trauma through the metaphor of a car crash, with the track accompanied by a video that merges surrealist and hyperrealist elements. The release comes ahead of Static Dress’s first US headline tour, which begins on 17th…
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Hard-Fi have confirmed a 20th anniversary reissue of their debut album, ‘Stars of CCTV’
Hard-Fi are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Stars Of CCTV’ with a special edition release featuring previously unheard material. The British four-piece will release a limited edition yellow gatefold 2-LP vinyl and 2-CD package on 4th July, marking two decades since the record that launched their career. The collection includes…
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Obongjayar has announced a new album, ‘Paradise Now’, with early single ‘Sweet Danger’
Obongjayar is set to release his new album ‘Paradise Now’ on 30th May via September Recordings, alongside announcing a UK and European tour for November 2025. The 15-track album features collaborations with producers Kwes Darko, Yeti Beats, and Beach Noise, and includes a guest appearance from Little Simz on ‘Talk Olympics’. The record follows his…
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The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is going to be broadcast live in UK cinemas
The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is set to be broadcast live in cinemas across the UK on 17th May. Over 100 venues nationwide will screen the event live from Basel, Switzerland, where the contest is being held following Nemo’s victory with ‘The Code’ at last year’s competition. This marks Switzerland’s third time hosting the…
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Djo has released his acoustic-led single ‘Potion’ ahead of new album ‘The Crux’
Djo has shared new single ‘Potion’ ahead of his forthcoming album ‘The Crux’, set for release on 4th April via AWAL. The track showcases a different direction from his recent BBC Radio 1 playlisted single ‘Basic Being Basic’ and Hottest Record In The World ‘Delete Ya’. “‘Potion’ is like your favorite pair of blue jeans,”…
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“Many names are familiar; a lot of material isn’t. An evening in with the lava lamp beckons”: Middle Earth: The Soundtrack Of London’s Legendary Psychedelic Club 1967–1969
Middle Earth: The Soundtrack Of London’s Legendary Psychedelic Club features David Bowie, Family Brian Auger, Denny Laine, Yardbirds, Deviants, The Who and more (LouderSound)
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5 Seconds of Summer’s Michael Clifford has released his debut solo single ‘cool’
Michael Clifford of 5 Seconds of Summer has released his debut solo single ‘cool’ via Hopeless Records, alongside announcing his forthcoming solo album ‘SIDEQUEST’. The track, co-produced by Clifford alongside JT Daly and Andrew Goldstein, features co-writing contributions from his 5 Seconds of Summer bandmate Calum Hood. The song explores themes of self-doubt and navigating…
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AJ Tracey has announced some fan-voted intimate UK shows ahead of his new album
AJ Tracey has announced a series of intimate UK shows titled ‘Not Even A Tour’, ahead of his third studio album ‘Don’t Die Before You’re Dead’. The London rapper’s upcoming performances were determined through fan votes, with cities selected based on supporter submissions through a dedicated sign-up page. The shows will take place in grassroots…
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Hot Milk and Twin Atlantic are among several new additions to 2000trees Festival 2025
2000trees Festival have announced over 35 new additions to their 2025 line-up, including Hot Milk, Twin Atlantic, Press Club, and Frank Turner. Hot Milk are set to return as Wednesday night headliners following their performance last year. “Last year we headlined and it went off, it felt so special. We wanted to come back and…
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Little Simz has booked two UK arena shows ahead of her new album ‘Lotus’
Little Simz has announced her biggest live shows to date, with two UK arena performances scheduled for October. The Mercury Prize-winning artist will perform at Manchester’s Co-op Live and London’s The O2 in support of her upcoming sixth studio album ‘Lotus’, set for release on 6th June via AWAL Recordings. The new album features recently…
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Timothy Lai’s Magical, Enigmatic Self Emerges in “Still. Yet. Still.”
“In terms of concealment, I was curious about how we would read these figures under such terms. When we are not privy to their thoughts and actions. I thought it would be exciting to open up the potential to multiple readings and ultimately have no finite answer. Admittedly, from a painterly perspective, it also allowed…
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Natalie Burns on leading with empathy, challenging stereotypes, and building inclusive creative cultures
In this edition, part of our Leadership theme, we speak with Natalie Burns, strategy partner at UnitedUs, about the evolution of her leadership style, navigating power dynamics, and making space for vulnerability at work. For Natalie Burns, leadership isn’t about status — it’s about trust, transparency and championing others. From her early experience running TEDxBrighton…
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Going “Outside/Inside” with Larissa Bates
Monya Rowe Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of new paintings by Larissa Bates titled Outside/Inside. Bates’ paintings envision imagined interiors and landscapes stemming from her own childhood and the lives of extended family members. The exhibition explores how our homes and cultures shape us as well as how spaces are created to…
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Going “Outside/Inside” with Larissa Bates
Monya Rowe Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of new paintings by Larissa Bates titled Outside/Inside. Bates’ paintings envision imagined interiors and landscapes stemming from her own childhood and the lives of extended family members. The exhibition explores how our homes and cultures shape us as well as how spaces are created to…
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Cindy Ji Hye Kim’s “Animal Triste”
François Ghebaly is proud to present Animal Triste, Cindy Ji Hye Kim’s third exhibition at the gallery. In the centuries before the widespread adoption of the Gregorian calendar, agrarian societies in Western Europe represented time as infused with the cycles of nature. Not unlike the modern Farmer’s Almanac or other global calendars based on solar…
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“Quitting alcohol cost me friends, but quitting nicotine was much harder”: Bob Mould on addiction, reconnecting with his audience and social media confusion
The former Hüsker Dü/Sugar man with many hats on is getting back to basics on his new album (LouderSound)
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Quirky, exaggerated, theatrical – the human form is a playground for illustrator Zosia Bońkowska
The Greek goddess Hera. Ranging from wildly funny to distorted and grotesque, Zosia Bońkowska’s artwork explores how we express ourselves, how we behave and the situations we find ourselves in. She shows that there’s a whole lot more to someone than how they look. Originally from Poznań in Poland, Zosia Bońkowska – AKA Zov__ska –…
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Harvesting Heritage: BNA reimagines Polish food brand Dawtona as a slavic goddess
After three decades on Polish shelves, Dawtona has undergone a striking transformation defined by bold packaging, mythological storytelling, and a modern, ownable aesthetic. In a category awash with rustic imagery and clichéd claims of farm freshness, Dawtona’s recent rebrand is trying to dig a little deeper. For 30 years, the Polish brand has been a…
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“I thought, ‘This is boring. I play these songs all the time! Where’s the audience to cheer me up?’” Richard Thompson’s battle against barking dogs, overhead planes and leaf blowers to make Acoustic Classics
Richard Thompson thought 2014 solo album Acoustic Classics would just be a nice product for his merch stall – until he’d got over his reluctance to make it (LouderSound)
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12 and Base Design unveil a new era of Matcha at Bond Street flagship
Melding ritual with reinvention, 12 sets a new standard for premium matcha through a multi-sensory brand universe designed by Base Design, launching in New York’s NoHo. A new chapter for matcha has arrived with the launch of 12, a contemporary matcha brand with global ambition and deep cultural roots. Its flagship location is 54 Bond…
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This is the Metallica song that makes Kirk Hammett cry – and it’s really not the one you’d expect
Turns out it’s not Fade To Black, One or Mama Said that gets Metallica’s guitarist misty-eyed… (LouderSound)
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Behind bars and beyond walls: Dropcity Launches with a provocative exhibition on incarceration and design
The new Milan-based architecture and design hub opens its doors with Prison Times—Spatial Dynamics of Penal Environments, a powerful exhibition that unpacks the hidden spatial, social, and economic dynamics of prison life. When it comes to architecture, some of the most rigid and regulated spaces are also the least seen. Prisons, with their harsh geometries…
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“Lots of my records melted in the blaze”: John Lydon lost part of his vinyl collection after his kitchen was accidentally set on fire – right after his insurance was cancelled
The former Sex Pistol hates shortbread, but loves toffees and biscuit tins (LouderSound)
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“Do remember they can’t cancel the Spring”: David Hockney’s Massive 400-Work Exhibition @ Fondation Louis Vuitton
In what will be the most talked about and visited shows of the year if not the decade, a collection of 400 works of one of the world’s most famed artist, David Hockney, is about to open in Paris at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. David Hockney 25 will bring together works from 1955 to 2025, from his…
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Daniel Gibson: Devil’s Wind Opens at Marquez Art Projects in Miami
A few weeks back we sat down with Daniel Gibson ahead of Devil’s Wind for the Radio Juxtapoz podcast (you can listen to that below). The show in question has now opened at Marquez Art Projects in Miami and we wanted to make sure you, dear reader, were aware of such activity and news. The exhibition takes…
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Tobias Forge says most Ghost songs aren’t about the Devil: “They’ve always been about mankind’s relationship with the concept of life and death”
Despite having written such songs as Satanized and Devil Church, Tobias Forge insists his band aren’t actually obsessed with Old Scratch (LouderSound)
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“I am the Pistols, and they’re not.” John Lydon is getting ever more salty about the success and acclaim currently being enjoyed by his revitalised former Sex Pistols bandmates
For a man who supposedly moved on from the Sex Pistols decades ago, John Lydon isn’t half spending a lot of time talking about the Sex Pistols (LouderSound)
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The Hives announce new Josh Homme/Mike D-assisted album The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, and share punchy new single Enough Is Enough, plus UK and European tour dates
“Every single song a single, every single single a hit, every hit a direct hit in the face of the man.” (LouderSound)
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The Beaches have announced their third album ‘No Hard Feelings’
The Beaches have announced their third studio album ‘No Hard Feelings’, set for release on 29th August via AWAL, alongside sharing new single ‘Last Girls at the Party’. The Canadian alt-rock group’s new album spans eleven tracks, including previously released singles and new offerings such as ‘Touch Myself’, ‘Lesbian of the Year’, and ‘Did I…
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Greywind are back with their new single ‘Acid Rain’, ahead of this spring’s Slam Dunk
Irish duo Greywind have released their new single ‘Acid Rain’, marking their first release through FLG. The brother-sister pair, consisting of Steph and Paul O’Sullivan, have crafted what they describe as a cinematic emo anthem. “This song is about being in a toxic situation and feeling like everything is crashing down around you, which we…
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This WWE icon once invited a fake Sammy Hagar backstage and watched him snort so much cocaine his nose bled
“There’s people trying to get in the locker room, but we’re like ‘Go, go, go!’ and he’s snorting this big line of cocaine” (LouderSound)
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The Wombats are going to headline outdoor show at Englefield House with Doves, Hard-Fi
The Wombats are set to headline a special outdoor show at Englefield House, Berkshire, joined by Doves, Hard-Fi, and Alfie Templeman on 17th July. The event, part of Heritage Live Festival‘s 2025 summer programme, brings together a collection of names from British indie; The Wombats arrive following the release of their sixth studio album ‘Oh!…
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Squid and For Those I Love have signed up for End of the Road 2025
End Of The Road Festival have announced their third wave of acts for 2025, with Squid, For Those I Love, and Rob Auton & JFAbraham among the new additions to the lineup. The latest names join previously announced headliners Caribou, Father John Misty, Self Esteem, and Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory at Larmer…
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175 new artists have joined The Great Escape 2025 lineup, including Courting, Nia Smith and more
The Great Escape have announced more than 175 additional artists for their 2025 festival line-up. The festival, taking place in Brighton from 14th – 17th May, will now feature over 450 acts performing across 35 venues. British rock band Skunk Anansie are set to headline The Independent Stage at The Old Market on 16th May,…
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girlpuppy has confirmed a bunch of May UK tour dates, including The Great Escape
girlpuppy has announced a series of UK tour dates this May, including shows at The Lower Third in London and The Great Escape in Brighton. The Atlanta-based musician, also known as Becca Harvey, released her second full-length album ‘Sweetness’ on 28th March via Captured Tracks. The album explores themes of grief, transformation, and growth following…
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More than a shredbot: The Joe Satriani albums you should definitely listen to
Joe Satriani’s spectacular albums have dazzled and inspired for the best part of four decades, and these are the best of the bunch (LouderSound)
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Dominique Fung: Beneath the Golden Canopy in Hong Kong
MASSIMODECARLO is pleased to present Beneath the Golden Canopy, Dominique Fung’s first Hong Kong solo show. With her distinctive blend of historical reference and symbolism, Fung paints a world of contradictions, where grandeur is laced with disquiet, authority is performative, and the artifacts of the past refuse to stay still.
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“I’m not a dictator. I’m a good king”: Tobias Sammet on the democracy of Avantasia, the late Tony Clarkin, and whispering Bruce Dickinson
With some big names in the studio and on the tour bus, Here Be Dragons continues Avantasia’s all-star journey (LouderSound)
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A new trailer for “the Citizen Kane of British pop movies” has been released
A fully restored version of Slade’s classic 1975 musical film Slade In Flame is coming to cinemas next month (LouderSound)
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Machine Head toured America six days after 9/11: “Everybody in the front row was like, ‘Why am I here? Tell me it’s gonna be OK’”
Robb Flynn looks back on Machine Head playing across the US less than a week after the September 11 terrorist attacks (LouderSound)
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How Falmouth University’s online MAs are helping creatives find their true voice
Work by Max Bloom Looking to level up your creativity without putting your career on hold? Falmouth’s online MAs offer a world-class creative education that can fit around your existing career and commitments. We chat with staff and alumni to find out how it all works in practice. Let’s face it, the creative industry is…
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Crown Creative crafts a relaxed yet refined identity for a boutique hotel in Oregon’s wine country
From bold type and juicy colourways to signage made from offcuts, Crown Creative’s branding for Piquette celebrates imperfection with polish. It captures the charm of Oregon’s natural wine scene and the spirit of slow, soulful hospitality. Set among the vine-covered hills of McMinnville, Oregon, Piquette is no ordinary boutique hotel. Named after a humble French…
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Fold7Design develops sun-kissed identity for St.Tropez
The luxury self-tanning brand’s refreshed identity is defined by an elevated, Riviera-inspired look. Luxury self-tanning brand St Tropez has revealed a refreshed brand identity in collaboration with Fold7Design, reaffirming its position as the go-to name for radiant, sun-kissed skin. As competition in the self-tanning space grows, this rebrand modernises the St.Tropez aesthetic while staying true…
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“I didn’t just walk away from Nightwish. I walked away from everything, so I could figure out what the problem was”: Marko Hietala had to adjust to a new normal, and the result is Roses From The Deep
Marko Hietala explains why he had to leave Nightwish, and believes there’s no hate involved in the split, as he focuses on second solo album Roses From The Deep (LouderSound)
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“All these men were like, ‘Lose your brother, lose the band, lose your buddies – you should be in pop’”: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale reveals industry pressure to start a solo career
Halestorm’s singer/guitarist says that a number of businessmen tried to pull her away from being in a heavy metal band during her teens (LouderSound)
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How a collective of independent creatives built the HarmBlock brand
To help protect children in the digital world, SafeToNet needed a brand with emotional power and technical credibility. The result? A bold, human-centred identity for HarmBlock—created not by a big-name agency but by a tight-knit team of independent creatives working under their own names, united by purpose. In a world where children are increasingly vulnerable…
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Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox promised fans a new version of a King Crimson classic but gave them bunny rabbits
The wild internet genius of Frippcox strikes again (LouderSound)
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“How anyone can be ‘deeply disturbed and hurt’ by this is beyond me”: REO Speedwagon charity show bickering continues as Bruce Hall fires back at Kevin Cronin
Why can’t we all just get along? (LouderSound)
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“If I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor” Neil Young thinks Donald Trump is the worst president in US history, but fears that saying so could have consequences
“One country, indivisible, with Liberty and Freedom, for all. Remember that?” (LouderSound)
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“Contains love songs of every stripe: stressed-out, gooey-eyed, gratuitously horny, blissed out, obsessive and mysterious.” Wet Leg announce second album Moisturizer, share new single Catch These Fists
Wet Leg are back, with a “fun and freaky and fabulous” follow-up to their 2022 debut album (LouderSound)
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Wet Leg have announced their second album ‘moisturizer’ with 10/10 new single ‘catch these fists’
Wet Leg have announced their second album ‘moisturizer’, set for release on 11th July, alongside sharing new single ‘catch these fists’. The Isle of Wight five-piece, founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers and completed by Ellis Durand, Henry Holmes, and Joshua Mobaraki, recorded the album with producer Dan Carey. The new record marks the…
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Skrillex has released his 34-track new album, ‘F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!!
Skrillex has released a new 34-track album titled ‘F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3’ via OWSLA/Atlantic Records. The album marks Skrillex’s final release with the label after a 15-year partnership that saw him establish himself as a prominent figure in electronic music. The release follows his return performance at…
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Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan lines up shows to celebrate the anniversaries of three classic Smashing Pumpkins albums, but he’ll be performing with his new solo band, not Smashing Pumpkins
What better way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness than seeing it performed by a band that’s not Smashing Pumpkins? (LouderSound)
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The new issue of Metal Hammer features Ghost on the cover – and comes with three exclusive gifts!
Get your hands on a new Grucifix patch, a purple logo patch, and a special art print (LouderSound)
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Sum 41 have released a final music video, for ‘Radio Silence’, after their Canadian Hall of Fame induction
Sum 41 have released their final music video for ‘Radio Silence’ via Rise Records, marking the end of their 29-year career. The release follows the band’s recent induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and their final performance at the 54th Annual JUNO Awards in Vancouver. During the awards ceremony, they delivered a medley…
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Gracie Abrams has dropped a live version of ‘Death Wish’ from her O2 Arena show
Gracie Abrams has released a new live version of ‘Death Wish’, recorded during her recent performance at London’s O2 Arena. The GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter captured the previously unreleased track during the European leg of The Secret of Us Tour earlier this month. The release arrives alongside an official lyric video. Abrams is currently in the midst…
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“Touring Australia with the Sex Pistols was horrendous. Seeing the audience doing Nazi salutes really wore me down, and Johnny Rotten didn’t say anything.” Skunk Anansie’s Skin recalls “violent” 1996 tour with the Sex Pistols
For Britrock stars Skunk Anansie, joining the Sex Pistols Filthy Lucre reunion tour was one of the worst experiences of their lives (LouderSound)
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“It’s getting ridiculous now, isn’t it? We’re the last men standing, unless some new wave of rock comes in and kicks the door down, which it doesn’t look like doing”: The rise, fall and resurrection of The Darkness, the band on a mission to save rock
As their new album Dreams On Toast proves, The Darkness are everything rock’n’roll should be in 2025 (LouderSound)
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Installation Views of “Neon Dust” @ GR Gallery, NYC
A few weeks ago, we shared and attending the opening of Neon Dust, a group show featuring new works from Chino Amobi, Jebila Okongwu, Juan Cuéllar Costa and Lim Kaye at GR Gallery on Bowery in New York. Today, we have full installation views of the works, an international grouping “that explicitly connect with themes…
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce unique UK and European tour, split between ‘rave sets’ and orchestral shows
Melbourne’s psych-prog stars King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard unveil a tour like no other (LouderSound)
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4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear this month
Meet Knocked Loose spin-off spinkickers Church Tongue, Siberian black metallers Grima, Texan metalcore mob Catch Your Breath and Melbourne deathcore brutes Mélancolia (LouderSound)
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Mixing Sepultura groove with Gojira stomp, Alien Weaponry step up into the metal A-league with Te Rā
New Zealand’s Alien Weaponry step up to the big leagues on stunning third album (LouderSound)
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Blossoms have released their new single ‘The Honeymoon’ ahead of a ‘Gary’ deluxe edition
Blossoms have shared new single ‘The Honeymoon’, taken from the forthcoming deluxe edition of their latest album ‘Gary’. The track arrives ahead of ‘Gary Deluxe’, which will be released digitally on 9th May. The expanded version of their fifth studio album will include the original record alongside recent single ‘Mariah Carey Through Death Valley’, with…
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Charli xcx has joined the Roskilde Festival 2025 lineup alongside Tyla and Africa Express
Roskilde Festival have announced 20 new additions to their 2025 lineup, including Charli xcx, Tyla, and Africa Express. The Danish festival’s latest announcement sees Charli set to perform on the iconic Orange Stage, returning after her appearance on the festival’s second-largest stage last year. “Charli XCX is one of the most vital voices in pop…
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Alien Chicks have released new single ‘Mr Muscle’ ahead of their EP in May
London post-punk group Alien Chicks have shared their new single ‘Mr Muscle’, taken from their upcoming EP ‘Forbidden Fruit’. The track serves as the third single to be lifted from the EP, following previous releases ‘Donkeyhead’ and ‘Babe’. The new EP is set to arrive on 9th May via Hideous Mink Records and SO Recordings.…
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Y have dropped the third track from their new EP, ‘Ladies Who’
Y have shared new single ‘Ladies Who’, the third track to be revealed from their upcoming self-titled debut EP ‘Y’. The London-based group, which features members associated with Fat White Family, Meatraffle and Pregoblin, was founded by Adam Brennan and Sophie Coppin. The pair developed their distinctive sound by combining their shared musical interests with…
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No Windows have shared their new single ‘Easter Island’, and announced 2025 tour dates
Edinburgh duo No Windows have unveiled their latest single ‘Easter Island’, taken from their upcoming EP ‘The Great Traitor’, set for release via Fat Possum Records on 9th May. The track marks the first time the band have written a duet to be sung from start to finish, featuring acoustic arrangements with piano, vibraphone and…
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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have announced some European orchestra and rave shows
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced a series of European and UK shows combining both orchestral performances and rave sets across October and November. The Australian band are set to bring their 2025 Phantom Island Orchestral Tour to several prestigious venues, including London’s Royal Albert Hall where they will perform with The Covent…
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Sam Mendes is going to direct a four-part Beatles biopic starring Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn
The Beatles’ story is set to be told across four separate films, with Sam Mendes directing the ambitious project slated for release in 2028. Sony Pictures have announced the cast for the upcoming series, with Harris Dickinson taking on the role of John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan portraying Ringo Starr, and…
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TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s first ever performance in the UK is an expectedly elaborate affair
TOMORROW X TOGETHER often refer to themselves as the rock stars of K-pop. Tonight at The O2, they spend nearly three hours trying to prove it. It’s the group’s first ever performance in the UK – which considering how many K-pop groups have made it over here in recent years, and that TXT are signed…
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“So much happened during those 12 months that it’s hard to pack the impact into mere words”: The greatest year in heavy metal history, revisited
A look back at 12 memorable months for loud music (LouderSound)
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“If it wasn’t for those four guys, we might still be wandering around in the dark”: While Kirk Hammett hails Black Sabbath as metal’s founders, Ghost’s Tobias Forge names the “neglected” aspect of their sound
As the build-up to Black Sabbath’s farewell show continues, Metallica’s guitarist and Ghost’s mastermind explain why the Birmingham four-piece are so special (LouderSound)
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Kent O’Connor: Flame of Vapor
Matthew Brown is pleased to announce Flame of Vapor, a solo exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Los Angeles-based artist Kent O’Connor at the gallery’s New York location. Working across the traditional painting genres of portraiture, landscape, and still life, O’Connor prioritizes deep observation and engagement, emphasizing the essential presence of artist and subject while…
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Kent O’Connor: Flame of Vapor
Matthew Brown is pleased to announce Flame of Vapor, a solo exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Los Angeles-based artist Kent O’Connor at the gallery’s New York location. Working across the traditional painting genres of portraiture, landscape, and still life, O’Connor prioritizes deep observation and engagement, emphasizing the essential presence of artist and subject while…
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Dustin Emory: Mourning Sun @ Fredericks & Freiser, NYC
Fredericks & Freiser and Margot Samel are pleased to present Mourning Sun, a solo exhibition by Dustin Emory (b.1999, Atlanta, Georgia), spanning both gallery spaces in New York. This marks Emory’s first solo exhibition with each gallery, and his debut in New York.
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A beginner’s guide to Sweet in 10 brilliant songs, from chart hits to deep cuts
The Sweet are best known for their pop hits, but their back catalogue is a varied treasure trove of glam and hard rock. Here are their 10 finest moments (LouderSound)
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From side hustle to sun-soaked success: How Studio Linear found its voice (and its vibe)
What began as a creative outlet for one overworked designer has grown into a globally distributed design studio with a cult following in the cannabis and CPG worlds. We catch up with Studio Linear founder Andrea Beaulieu to talk laidback leadership, Seth Rogen-shaped turning points, and designing from sailboats. When Andrea Beaulieu launched Studio Linear…
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Why print still matters: The power of brand books in a digital-first world
In an era dominated by digital brand hubs and cloud-based toolkits, Hybrid Design makes the case for the enduring relevance of printed brand books. We explore how these tactile artefacts offer more than guidance – they inspire, commemorate, and connect. There’s something uniquely satisfying about cracking open a beautifully crafted brand book. The texture of…
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UK town introduces ‘creative tax’ to curb rise of freelancers in local cafés
Creative Tax – Image licensed via Adobe Stock As the rise of remote work continues to blur the line between café and co-working spaces, one UK town is taking drastic action — by taxing creativity itself. A small coastal town has made a controversial move to reclaim its cafés from the grip of the creative…
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“With deference to everybody in Beat, my function is to amuse myself and hopefully you. I can’t do music from 45 years ago”: Why Bill Bruford demoted himself from the King Crimson, Yes and Genesis league
Bill Bruford retired in 2009 and later sold most of his equipment to Tool’s Danny Carey. Then he found he wasn’t finished on stage – and he’s come back re-energised (LouderSound)
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Jamhot bakes purpose into a bold new identity for Freedom Bakery
To mark a decade of social impact, the Glasgow-based studio reimagines the brand of a bakery that’s changing lives, one loaf at a time. As far as design briefs go, this one had all the right ingredients. A social enterprise built around real impact, a founder with a crystal-clear purpose, and some of the finest…
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“The thing about rock, if it’s real, is that it will always be relevant”: Kula Shaker’s Crispian Mills on mass psychosis and the best way to solve writer’s block
Kula Shaker’s current tour ends in May, and you might hear some brand-new songs from the next album (LouderSound)
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“There’s not a doubt in my mind that when I’m gone that song will live on forever”: Dee Snider on the Twisted Sister song that transcended its era
We’re Not Gonna Take It had a long and difficult birth, but the song Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider predicted would become a “monster” is reportedly now the most licensed song in heavy metal history (LouderSound)
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“We have a very, very simple goal, to make this the greatest day in the history of heavy metal.” Tom Morello reveals what we can expect from Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning mega-gig, teases added surprise from “huge superstars”
As if we weren’t already excited enough for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s final show (LouderSound)
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Public Image Ltd, Dry Cleaning and The Moonlandingz are going to play Rockaway Beach festival at Butlin’s in 2026
Public Image Ltd have been announced as the first headliner for Rockaway Beach 2026, set to take place at Butlin’s Bognor Regis from 2nd to 4th January. The festival’s first wave of acts also includes Dry Cleaning (pictured) and The Moonlandingz, alongside Baggio, Bruise Control, Ellur, The Members, Spielmann, TV Smith, We Hate You Please…
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Fat Dog and BDRMM have signed up for Wide Awake festival in London
Wide Awake have announced Fat Dog and BDRMM among the latest additions to their 2025 lineup, set to take place on 23rd May. Also joining are LA electronic duo deBasement, Irish hip-hop artist Curtisy, experimental electronic artist 3L3D3P and London’s RIP Magic. The new names will perform alongside previously announced headliners Kneecap, CMAT and English…
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Babymetal announce new album Metal Forth, featuring collaborations with Poppy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Polyphia, and more
The Fox God has big plans for Babymetal’s 15th anniversary year (LouderSound)
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Babymetal have announced their ‘Metal Forth’ album featuring Poppy, Spiritbox and Tom Morello
BABYMETAL have announced their new album ‘METAL FORTH’, set for release on 13th June via Capitol Records. The Japanese metal band’s latest work features collaborations with several artists, including Poppy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia, and Slaughter to Prevail. The album will also include their streaming hit ‘RATATATA’ with Electric Callboy. Their next single, ‘from…
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Momma have shared their new single ‘Rodeo’ ahead of album ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’
Momma have shared new single ‘Rodeo’ ahead of their album ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’, set for release via Lucky Number and Polyvinyl this Friday, 4th April. The track arrives with a video directed by Richard Phillip Smith, featuring the band on an ice rink. “This song is written from the perspective of two people…
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“The Hunter” by Photographer Patricia Voulgaris
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The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
Featuring Joe Bonamassa, Mark Morton & Charlie Starr, The Darkness and five other tattooed beat messiahs (LouderSound)
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“Discover the lasting influence of a band that changed the face of rock music.” Kurt Cobain Unplugged exhibition to open in London
Nirvana exhibition to open in London this summer (LouderSound)
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“I got Bowie’s microphone with his lipstick on it!” Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones on stealing David Bowie’s musical equipment from a London stage on the night before the final Ziggy Stardust performance
Before he became the guitarist for the Sex Pistols, Steve Jones was an accomplished thief, as David Bowie was to discover to his cost (LouderSound)
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Refused have announced their final European and UK tour dates before disbanding
Refused have announced their final European and UK tour dates, marking the end of their career with a series of farewell shows across multiple countries. The Swedish hardcore punk band, who formed in 1991, will embark on their last run of headline performances throughout Germany, France, Switzerland, the UK, and Ireland. The tour follows their…
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Heist or Hit have partnered with Music Evermore to provide free music education in Manchester
Heist or Hit have announced a new charity partnership with Manchester-based educational organisation Music Evermore, focusing on providing free and subsidised music tuition across the city. Music Evermore works throughout Manchester offering children and young people access to free and subsidised music education, including workshops, one-to-one instrument tuition, school music classes, and holiday clubs. The…
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Kali Uchis has shared the first single of her ‘new era’, ‘Sunshine & Rain’
Kali Uchis has shared a new single titled ‘Sunshine & Rain’, the first track to be taken from her upcoming fifth studio album ‘Sincerely’. The GRAMMY-winning artist has also released an accompanying video for the track, which arrives following her recent collaborations with JENNIE and Childish Gambino on ‘Damn Right’, and d4vd on ‘Crashing’. Speaking…
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Chloe Moriondo has booked six UK shows in support of her ‘Oyster’ album
Chloe Moriondo has announced a run of UK shows as part of their European tour in support of their latest album ‘oyster’. The six-date run includes performances at venues across the country, following the release of their new record via Public Consumption/Atlantic Records. “Bringing oyster to life live is going to be the most exciting…
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Sum 41 play final show at Juno Awards, enter Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Sum 41 have performed their final live show, taking to the stage at Vancouver’s Juno Awards on 30th March. The band delivered a medley of songs spanning their career, including ‘Landmines’ from their latest double album ‘Heaven :x: Hell’, alongside classics ‘Fat Lip’, ‘Still Waiting’, and ‘In Too Deep’. During the ceremony, Sum 41 were…
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“Refused are f**king dead, and this time they really mean it.” Swedish hardcore legends Refused announce last ever UK and European tour
“We want to come and sweat and dance with you one last time” says Dennis Lyxzen, as Refused share final tour details (LouderSound)
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“Musicians can get upset with each other, but you’re family. Chris Squire and I were like brothers – he was Darth Vader and I was Obi-Wan Kenobi!” Jon Anderson’s time-travelling solo album 1000 Hands
In 2019 he reincarnated 30-year-old demos with former Yes bandmates and a stellar supporting cast, offering positive and long-held opinions to a rapidly-changing world (LouderSound)
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Bleed From Within’s new album Zenith doesn’t just raise their own bar, but dares everyone else in the modern metal scene to match it
Bleed From Within’s seventh studio album confirms their status as one of the UK’s most vital and consistent metal bands (LouderSound)
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“I had Nails, Oathbreaker, Power Trip, Billie Eilish and Labrinth on my writing playlist.” From being chummy with members of Slipknot to the worst show ever, here’s what we learned in five minutes with Heriot’s Debbie Gough
We have a quick catch up with the frontwoman of one of UK metal’s most exciting bands (LouderSound)
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Radio Juxtapoz, ep 159: Noelia Towers on an Account of Preceding Events
Barcelona-born Noelia Towers has been painting a form deconstructing power structures for years now, but it seems like over the last few years her subject matter has received a heightened attention. And importance. Not like a typical activist painter, Noelia is placing herself right in the center of both a personal biography and a universal…
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How SomeOne branded the Co-op’s revolutionary new food delivery brand
We chatted with London agency SomeOne about how they branded Peckish, a brand new app that champions independent retailers and connects communities with their favourite stores. In the last five years since the pandemic, the way we get our goods has been changing hugely. You may have noticed, for instance, that local takeaways are far…
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Hip Pop gets real with a punchy rebrand by Robot Food
Robot Food has reinvented the fizzy favourite with bold visuals, a no-nonsense attitude, and a flavour-first brand world fit for mainstream success. Leeds-based studio Robot Foo has collaborated with soft drinks brand Hip Pop, rolling out a vibrant new identity that reframes kombucha and alternative sodas as unfiltered lifestyle drinks, not functional health fixes. Designed…
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Lighting the Way: How No Fixed Address designed a groundbreaking identity for women’s health clinic LUME
Lighting the Way: How No Fixed Address designed a groundbreaking identity for women’s health clinic LUME With a visual identity rooted in elegance, empathy, and quiet strength, Toronto’s new midlife clinic, LUME, is redefining how design can transform healthcare for women. Midlife health has long lingered in the shadows of both medicine and marketing. Tucked…
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“John Paul Jones’ production rounds the edges a little but that’s not necessarily a good thing”: The Datsuns back themselves into a musical cul-de-sac on Outta Sight / Outta Mind
“John Paul Jones’ production rounds the edges a little but that’s not necessarily a good thing”: The Datsuns back themselves into a musical cul-de-sac on Outta Sight / Outta Mind (LouderSound)
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McVitie’s gets the premium treatment in TBWALondon’s decadent new campaign
Blending theatrical flair with a classic British wink, the campaign introduces McVitie’s Signature range — a multi-layered biscuit with a multi-layered story to match. TBWALondon has unveiled a playful yet indulgent new campaign to launch McVitie’s Signature, the heritage brand’s first foray into the premium biscuit category. Rooted in rich storytelling and delivered with McVitie’s…
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“She was looking at her pill bottles. I knew she was going to die so I was like, ‘Put it down. Live right now’”: Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher wrote songs for Emperor Of Sand at his mum’s deathbed
A cancer tragedy and other real-life dramas inspired Mastodon’s seventh album Emperor Of Sand, which they believe was 17 years in the making (LouderSound)
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Listen to Sum 41’s ferocious cover of Rage Against The Machine hit Sleep Now In The Fire
Canadian punk heroes Sum 41 bid farewell with Rage Against The Machine cover for Spotify Singles series (LouderSound)
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A rare studio recording of Yes playing a wild version of The Beatles’ Eleanor Rigby has surfaced online
The recording was made two months before Yes signed their deal with Atlantic Records (LouderSound)
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Toyah and Robert Fripp return to action with spirited cover of Tina Turner’s evergreen sporting anthem The Best
Better than all the rest, etc (LouderSound)
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“I am deeply disturbed and hurt by all of this”: Kevin Cronin slams REO Speedwagon concert organisers after being “knowingly excluded” from hometown show
The charity show in Champaign, Illinois, will pay tribute to late REO Speedwagon members Gary Richrath and Gregg Philbin (LouderSound)
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“This song is our tribute to Winnipeg”: Bachman-Turner Overdrive team up with Neil Young for first new song in 40 years
60 Years Ago arrives as Bachman-Turner Overdrive embark on their Back In Overdrive tour (LouderSound)
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“She was literally getting onto the plane. I felt awkward about it, but I’ve got a bad enough reputation and so has she”: The classic Megadeth song that was originally supposed to feature Lisa Marie Presley
This Megadeth anthem could have sounded very different (LouderSound)
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“I was living a couch, with no food and no money, just hoping the band would come through this”: The epic story of Meshuggah’s rise from thrash metal wannabes to tech metal giants
How Meshuggah inspired a generation of tech metal bands (LouderSound)
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“I thanked Corey Taylor for existing!” From collabing with Babymetal to hanging out with Bollywood stars, Bloodywood are breaking down barriers
Bloodywood weren’t India’s first metal band, but they’ve become the country’s loudest champions (LouderSound)
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“It got to the point where I didn’t want to go in. It was painful”: the story of the lost Supergrass album that led to their split
In 2009, the Britpop icons went into the studio to make their seventh record and by the time they left, they were no more. (LouderSound)
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“Justin Hawkins has got a crazy brain. He kept giving me all of these great lines”: How The Darkness persuaded a Hollywood A-lister to appear on their new album
When The Darkness call, Hollywood picks up the phone (LouderSound)
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“Our manager said Mick Jagger and Jeff Beck were in the crowd. I had to put it out of my mind and play”: The epic story of Living Colour, the band that revolutionised 80s hard rock
Living Colour are the black rock band who blazed a trail through the 80s and 90s music scene (LouderSound)
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“We were a bit drunk, and I slurred to Ronnie, ‘Do you fancy doing an album?’ It was as simple as that”: How Heaven & Hell resurrected Black Sabbath’s other classic line-up with The Devil You Know
Heaven & Hell’s The Devil You Know was a Dio-era Sabbath record under any other name (LouderSound)
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“Lemmy was the real deal, right to the end.” Metallica’s Kirk Hammett on his love for Motorhead
It’s no secret the members of Metallica love Motorhead. But Kirk Hammett shares just what the rock’n’roll legends mean to him (LouderSound)
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“We don’t write love songs, we write hate songs”: how Skunk Anansie gave 90s British rock a shock to the system
As their debut single turns 30, we head back to the beginnings of a scintillating quartet who’ve always done things their own way (LouderSound)
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“Kenneth Anger laid a terrible curse on me. It was written out in blood. I burnt it at a crossroads”: Marianne Faithfull’s wild tales of Keith Richards, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and more
Singing with Page and Metallica, flirting with Hendrix, getting high with Clapton – the late Marianne Faithfull did it all (LouderSound)
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“You’ve no idea how cold it was – totally freezing. I know we’re a doom band, but this was suffering way beyond the call of duty”: How Candlemass changed metal forever with doom landmark Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Doom metal never sounded so huge as it did on Candlemass’ game-changing 1986 debut album Epicus Doomicus Metallicus (LouderSound)
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“Everybody needs this band right now. America is screaming out for a band like the Sex Pistols.” Sex Pistols, with Frank Carter, announce first North American tour in over two decades, starting at a venue where they had pig hooves thrown at them in 1978
America, prepare yourselves for the return of the world’s greatest punk band (LouderSound)
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“I consulted with high-end industry pros, undertaking a meticulous dismemberment process to ensure this is built to last.” Ice Nine Kills’ singer Spencer Charnas launches Pretty Evil cosmetics range, “for those who live for the limelight or the moonlight”
“Would I be caught dead in Pretty Evil? Absolutely. And so should you.” (LouderSound)
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“It came very close to where I wasn’t going to do the album; I didn’t feel that what we’d agreed was fair”: How Pink Floyd made The Division Bell
Pink Floyd explored the theme of communication on 1994 album The Division Bell – despite their infamous communication issues (LouderSound)
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The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now
From big-hitters Evanescence and Linkin Park to underground heroes Imha Tarikat, Employed To Serve and Esprit D’Air, these are the best new metal songs you need to hear this week (LouderSound)
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Ministry announce summer headline shows in the UK and Europe
If you had hoped to see Ministry outside of a festival next summer, you’re in luck (LouderSound)
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Deafheaven transcended black metal and the elitists hated them for it – now they’ve embraced it again with their heaviest album yet
After straying from their black metal roots in recent years, Deafheaven come shreeching back on Lonely People With Power (LouderSound)
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Deafheaven: “We do what we want because our whole ethos is honesty”
Deafheaven’s George Clarke pulls no punches. He knows 2021’s ‘Infinite Granite’, which saw the blackgaze trailblazers abandon their black metal forest to swim solely in a pool of shoegaze, split opinion. Roaming around his Los Angeles home, he admits, “the one feeling not present was ‘surprise’.” “I didn’t blame people for being upset with the…
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VLURE are back with nostalgic rave anthem ‘Better Days’
Glasgow’s VLURE have returned with their first new music since 2023’s ‘Heaven Sent’ EP, sharing new single ‘Better Days’. The track, which arrives alongside a video filmed on New Year’s Eve by Emma Ross, explores themes of friendship, community and coming of age in their hometown. The band say: “It’s an ode to friends and…
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“This is a song that I always always go back to, it’s one of my favourites ever.” Watch pop superstar Dua Lipa cover a classic INXS anthem, live in Sydney
Dua Lipa maintains her pledge to cover a local hero’s song on every stop on her world tour (LouderSound)
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Noah Kahan has confirmed the full lineup for his BST Hyde Park show in July, including Gracie Abrams and FINNEAS
Noah Kahan has announced the full supporting line-up for his headline show at American Express presents BST Hyde Park this summer. The Grammy-nominated Vermont singer-songwriter will be joined by Gracie Abrams, FINNEAS, Gigi Perez, Paris Paloma, Hazlett, Jo Hill, Sebastian Schub, Sydney Rose, Kevin Atwater, and Lily Fitts at the London event on 4th July.…
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Breaking her own rules: Camila Cabello is learning to trust her instincts
“The most exciting art happens when people do new things,” says Camila Cabello. It’s a belief she’s lived by since going solo. Many expected her to follow up the polished, R&B-infused pop of Fifth Harmony with something equally radio-friendly, especially with chart-bothering collabs with Shawn Mendes (‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’) and Machine…
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“We wanted something raw.” The Young Gods announce imminent arrival of their 14th studio album, Appear Disappear, share its hard-hitting title track, and reveal UK/Europe tour dates
Switzerland’s premier post-punk/industrial heroes are back (LouderSound)
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Sam Akpro’s ‘Evenfall’: Where post-punk meets electronic dreamscapes
FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY For South London’s Sam Akpro, his journey from listener to creator unfolded with the same patience that now defines his debut album ‘Evenfall’ – a collection that stands as a testament to the power of letting creativity bloom at its own pace. The initial path led through Kingston University’s biomedical science…
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The Darkness: How Britain’s glam rock rebels learnt to stop chasing helicopters
FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY By now, we’re all familiar with The Darkness. The East Anglian cat-suit-clad glam-rockers have been a part of British music since they broke out with their 2003 debut album ‘Permission To Land’ and its Taylor Swift-doing-karaoke staple, ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’. While most of this time has been…
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Orchards: “We wanted to experience what life is, heal, then make something meaningful”
DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Until they released their shimmering comeback single, the bittersweet ‘I Feel Terrible’ last year, it had been a minute since we’d heard from Brighton trio Orchards. “We just wanted to be people for a bit!” exclaims vocalist Lucy Evers. “Between Orchards and previous bands we’d played…
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St Vincent has released her new song ‘DOA’ from the Death Of A Unicorn soundtrack
St. Vincent has released new track ‘DOA’, written and recorded for upcoming A24 film ‘Death of a Unicorn’. The new song, mixed by Cian Riordan, has been created exclusively for the feature film, which stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. The track arrives following a successful start to 2025 for St. Vincent, who recently opened…
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Are You Listening? Festival has confirmed a second wave of acts for 2025’s event
Reading’s Are You Listening? Festival has announced the second batch of artists for this year’s event. Joining Sprints, BIG SPECIAL, Benefits, Coach Party, Honeyglaze, Man/Woman/Chainsaw and Alien Chicks will be Master Peace (pictured) and more. The lineup now reads: FridaySPRINTS / MANDRAKE HANDSHAKE / YAANG / TRACKS & GROOVES (DJ) SaturdayBIG SPECIAL / MASTER PEACE / ANNA ERHARD / BENEFITS…
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Prog and Metal Hammer partner with this year’s post-rock and prog metal two-day event Pelagic Fest
Prog and Metal Hammer partner with post-rock and prog metal event Pelagic Fest which takes place in Maastricht in August (LouderSound)
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Artist Spotlight: Marcelo Lavin
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Dua Lipa has released a ‘Physical’ remix featuring Troye Sivan for the ‘Future Nostalgia’ anniversary
Dua Lipa has released a new remix of her double platinum single ‘Physical’ featuring Troye Sivan, celebrating the fifth anniversary of her album ‘Future Nostalgia’. The collaboration emerged after Lipa brought Sivan on stage during one of her Melbourne Rod Laver Arena shows for her Radical Optimism World Tour, where they performed Sivan’s track ‘Rush’.…
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Watch Bruce Springsteen unleash his inner guitar hero, and jam with Flea, Johnny Depp and R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, in powerful tribute to Patti Smith at New York’s iconic Carnegie Hall
“If I had sung this song, it would not have been a hit” Springsteen says, before passionate performance of Because The Night at Patti Smith tribute gig in NYC (LouderSound)
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Ariana Grande has released a deluxe version of ‘Eternal Sunshine’ with new songs
Ariana Grande has released ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’, marking the one-year anniversary of her seventh studio album ‘eternal sunshine’. The release arrives alongside a short film titled ‘brighter days ahead’, which Grande co-wrote and co-directed with Christian Breslauer. The deluxe edition features six additional tracks: ‘twilight zone’, ‘warm’, ‘dandelion’, ‘past life’, and ‘Hampstead’.…
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Mahalia has teamed up with Masicka on her new single ‘Different Type of Love’
Mahalia has released her new single ‘Different Type Of Love’, featuring dancehall artist Masicka. The track marks another release in her “Luvergirl” era, following recent singles ‘Pressure Points’ featuring Lila Iké and ‘Pick Up The Pace’ featuring Bayka. The new song follows the release of her second album ‘IRL’. “I’ve been waiting for Different Type…
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Little Simz has released ‘Free’ ahead of her new album ‘Lotus’
Little Simz have shared new single ‘Free’, the second track to be taken from their upcoming sixth album ‘Lotus’. The new track, which was initially written as a poem, explores themes of love and fear, featuring production from Miles Clinton James. “Love will never judge you because of your pain,” Simz raps over the instrumental.…
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Wallows have released their new seven-track EP ‘More’
Wallows have released their new EP ‘More’, featuring seven tracks produced by John Congleton. The EP arrives alongside a music video for ‘Hide It Away’, directed by Jason Lester, marking their fourth collaboration. A limited-edition evergreen and white vinyl pressing, as well as a CD version, will be available at independent record stores for Record…
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“This is less a concert than a hard rock workout”: Bloodywood’s energetic Indian folk/nu metal fusion makes for one of the sweatiest London gigs in recent memory
New Delhi’s viral superstars keep a sold-out O2 Forum Kentish Town singing and screaming for their entire 60-minute set (LouderSound)
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The Driver Era have dropped their obsessive new single ‘I’d Rather Die’
The Driver Era have released new single ‘I’d Rather Die’, the final track to arrive ahead of their fourth studio album ‘Obsession’. The alt-pop duo, consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, have crafted a minimalist offering featuring layered vocals backed by drums and piano. The track opens with a jazz-influenced harmonic introduction before moving…
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Her Grammy-slaying supergroup boygenius may be on hiatus, but the much-anticipated Forever Is A Feeling finds Lucy Dacus looking to the future with optimism instead of dwelling on the past
Lucy Dacus shares first solo album since boygenius announced their indefinite hiatus (LouderSound)
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor has returned with her disco-pop single ‘Relentless Love’
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared her first new music of 2025 with new single ‘Relentless Love’, released via Decca. The disco-infused funk-pop track was written and produced by Karma Kid and Baz Kaye, with additional writing from Ellis-Bextor and JinJin. The track was mixed by David Wrench. “Relentless love came from my love of fun fairs…
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As It Is have shared a new version of ‘Cheap Shots & Setbacks’ with Mallory Knox and ROAM
As It Is have shared ‘Cheap Shots & Setbacks X’, a new version of their track featuring guest appearances from Mikey Chapman of Mallory Knox and Alex Costello and Alex Adam of ROAM. The release comes ahead of ‘Never Happy, Ever After X’, a complete re-recording of their debut album featuring guest appearances across all…
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Black Honey are back with their new single ‘Psycho’ and some intimate UK shows
Black Honey have returned with new single ‘Psycho’, alongside announcing a series of intimate UK shows for April. The track marks the band’s first new material since taking a year-long break following their 2023 album ‘A Fistful of Peaches’. The single arrives accompanied by a Clockwork Orange-inspired video directed by Harv Frost, which sees frontwoman…
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The Horrors are going to headline A Stone’s Throw Festival opening party in North Shields
The Horrors have been announced as headliners for A Stone’s Throw Festival 2025’s opening party, set to perform at The Exchange 1856, North Shields on 23rd May. The festival, now in its third year, will take place across multiple venues in North Shields, featuring a three-day programme including a free preview showcase on 24th May…
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Gentle Giant share brand new live video for Free Hand
Gentle Giant will release the reimagined, remastered and remixed Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience in May (LouderSound)
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Linkin Park have released new single ‘Up From The Bottom’ ahead of their upcoming deluxe album
Linkin Park have released new single ‘Up From The Bottom’, taken from the upcoming deluxe edition of their album ‘From Zero’. The track, recorded during breaks in their ongoing world tour, features piano, distorted guitars, and turntable scratches alongside vocals from Emily Armstrong and Mike Shinoda. The deluxe edition of ‘From Zero’ will arrive on…
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My Bloody Valentine announce first UK headline tour in over a decade
Dublin shoegaze legends My Bloody Valentine will play UK arena shows this coming winter (LouderSound)
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Lucy Dacus has released ‘Forever Is A Feeling’, and shared a video for her Hozier collaboration
Lucy Dacus has released her fourth solo album ‘Forever Is A Feeling’ via Geffen Records / Polydor Label Group, alongside a performance video for new single ‘Bullseye’ featuring Hozier. The collaboration with Hozier, filmed for Other Voices at the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin, follows their first meeting when he joined boygenius onstage in…
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Perfume Genius has confirmed some UK tour dates for later this year
Perfume Genius has released new album ‘Glory’ via Matador Records, alongside announcing a run of UK tour dates for November. The new record sees Mike Hadreas collaborate once again with long-time producer Blake Mills and keyboardist and co-writer Alan Wyffels. The album features contributions from guitarists Meg Duffy and Greg Uhlmann, drummers Tim Carr and…
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my bloody valentine have announced three UK headline shows for November 2025
my bloody valentine are set to perform their first UK headline shows in over a decade, announcing three dates across the country this November. The announcement follows the immediate sell-out of their previously announced Dublin 3Arena concert, with the band now confirming performances in Manchester, London, and Glasgow. The trio of shows will begin at…
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“The haters won’t stop us from doing what we do”: Geoff Downes on Asia’s new lineup and the band’s future plans
The Geoff Downes-led new lineup of Asia play the band’s first three albums, one per night, in April (LouderSound)
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“It’s the father and mother of The Dark Side Of The Moon!”: The full inside story of Pink Floyd’s Live At Pompeii – only in the new issue of Classic Rock
Also in this issue: Bon Jovi, Steven Wilson, The Darkness, Gary Moore, Smith/Kotzen, Bush, Envy Of None, The Pretenders, Goo Goo Dolls, The Damn Truth, Simon McBride and more (LouderSound)
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“The soundtrack to the greatest rock’n’roll soap opera ever”: The mightiest Fleetwood Mac line-up albums in one handy box
Pulchritudinous platinum perfection (LouderSound)
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“This collection embodies both the best and worst of Townshend the artist and arch conceptualist”: An overview of the solo career of Pete Townshend, the man who never meant to have a solo career
The Who lynchpin’s deeply uneven solo odyssey receives the box-set treatment (LouderSound)
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“It’s not about that guy from Rush any more,” says Alex Lifeson. But with four and a half solos, it’s great to have him using those colours again on Envy Of None’s Stygian Wavz
Envy of None’s second album Stygian Wavz proves Alex Lifeson was right to work with other artists – might it make Geddy Lee consider doing the same? (LouderSound)
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Foreigner will complete their Historic Farewell Tour with four different singers – and one of them has recorded Spanish versions of their hits
It’s complicated (LouderSound)
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Linkin Park launch “the best song we’ve ever made” Up From The Bottom
Up From the Bottom will appear on a deluxe edition of last year’s From Zero album (LouderSound)
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JADE and Myles Smith have joined TRNSMT festival’s 2025 lineup in Glasgow
TRNSMT have added five new names to their 2025 lineup, including BRIT Award winner JADE and Rising Star recipient Myles Smith. The additions to the Glasgow Green festival, which takes place from 11th-13th July, will see JADE bring her solo material to Sunday’s billing alongside Snow Patrol and Gracie Abrams. She’ll be joined by Myles…
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Watch Ed Sheeran cover Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club on the New York subway while disguised as an emo busker
Disguised music superstar + New York subway busking = the work of Jimmy Fallon, once again (LouderSound)
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The Conjuring star Vera Farmiga announces debut album with her heavy metal band The Yagas
The Oscar-nominated actor and her band will release Midnight Minuet next month (LouderSound)
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I’ve never seen the Marshall Major IV headphones this cheap before – get them for half price in Amazon’s big spring sale
Amazon’s Spring Deal Days is in full swing – and there’s a huge saving on Marshall products, including the Marshall Major IV headphones with 52% off (LouderSound)
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Evanescence release new song Afterlife from Devil May Cry TV series soundtrack, have their next album in the works
It’s an exciting time to be a fan of Amy Lee and co. (LouderSound)
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Evanescence have released their new song ‘Afterlife’ for Netflix’s Devil May Cry series
Evanescence have released new track ‘Afterlife’, which will feature in Netflix’s upcoming Devil May Cry animated series. The song, co-written by Amy Lee alongside Mako’s Alex Seaver, sees the band collaborate with producers Nick Raskulinecz and Seaver. An alternate version of the track will appear throughout the animated adaptation of Capcom’s game series. The Netflix…
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“You only have to hear the opening sweep to reach for your lighter and wave it in the air”: Tony Banks’ greatest Genesis moments
Just some of the co-founding keyboardist’s iconic contributions to an award-winning catalogue of groundbreaking muisic (LouderSound)
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FKA twigs has released a new video for ‘Childlike Things’ featuring North West
FKA twigs has shared a new music video for their track ‘Childlike Things’, featuring North West. The Jordan Hemingway-directed visual marks the fourth release from their latest album ‘EUSEXUA’. The track holds particular significance, as twigs revealed they originally wrote the lyrics at age 13. It follows previous videos for ‘Striptease’, ‘Drums of Death’, and…
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“This deluxe edition contains actual soil from the grave of William Blake”: Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson is releasing a comic book compilation with dirt from the resting place of one of England’s most famous poets
Ever wanted to own a comic printed using the dirt that surrounds William Blake’s dead body? Bruce Dickinson’s got you covered! (LouderSound)
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Ghouls Aloud: The Horrors come back from the dead with “a dazzling nocturnal spectacle of sombre reflections and oozing catharsis”
The Horrors promote new album Night Life by painting Manchester’s Night & Day Cafe several shades of black (LouderSound)
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“No guitar solos! No belly dancing music!” Metallica’s Kirk Hammett looks back on working with Lou Reed on their controversial, much-mocked and largely-misunderstood collaboration Lulu
“Lulu means so much to me for a number of reasons.”, Kirk Hammett states (LouderSound)
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“I’ve been touring around indie record stores, and I’ve yet to meet anyone who’s even heard of Playboi Carti”: Steven Wilson comments on chart battle with superstar rapper
Wilson and Carti’s new albums were engaged in a two-horse race for UK chart supremacy last week (LouderSound)
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Mark Ronson is going to release a memoir about his early days as a New York DJ
Mark Ronson is set to release his memoir ‘Night People’ via Century, exploring his formative years as a DJ in 1990s New York. The book documents Ronson’s journey from feeling like an outsider after moving from London to New York as a young child, to finding his place in the city’s vibrant club and hip-hop…
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Elton John and Brandi Carlile previewed their new album at a special London Palladium show
Elton John and Brandi Carlile have celebrated their forthcoming collaborative album ‘Who Believes In Angels?’ with a special performance at The London Palladium. The event, hosted by Dan Levy, saw the pair perform tracks from their new album alongside selections from their respective catalogues. The show featured the live debuts of ‘Swing For The Fences’,…
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JAWNY has returned with his addictive new single ‘Control’
JAWNY has returned with new single ‘Control’, taken from a forthcoming release due later this year. The track marks his first new material since his debut album ‘It’s Never Fair, Always True’, and follows a series of singles including ‘Boy Scout’, ‘Running’ and ‘MAGIC’ released across 2023-2024. ‘Control’ emerged after he took time away from…
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Watch Paramore’s Hayley Williams join Deftones to sing Minerva in Nashville
Williams previously joined the nu metal-era idols for a performance of Passenger in 2010 (LouderSound)
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Maribou State, Doechii and Overmono to headline Glastonbury’s West Holts stage
Glastonbury Festival have announced the full line-up for their West Holts stage at this year’s festival, with Maribou State, Doechii and Overmono set to headline. The stage, known for showcasing artists across hip-hop, soul, dance, reggae, afro, psyche and jazz, will welcome a diverse range of acts across the weekend. Maribou State are confirmed to…
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Amie Blu is back with her introspective new single inspired by self-sabotage, ‘swimming in pity’
Amie Blu has released her new single ‘swimming in pity’ via 0207 Def Jam / Polydor Label Group. The South London singer-songwriter’s latest track follows her 2024 mixtape ‘how we lose’, which featured ‘everything about her’ and was celebrated with a sold-out show at London’s Omeara. The new single combines intimate acoustics and yacht-rock elements,…
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aespa have released an English version of ‘Whiplash’ and a Steve Aoki remix
aespa have released an English version of their single ‘Whiplash’, alongside a Steve Aoki remix and sped-up version via SM Entertainment / Virgin Records. The K-pop group’s original version of ‘Whiplash’ has accumulated nearly 150 million YouTube views and charted on Billboard’s World Albums and Global 200 charts. The house track features a bass-driven beat…
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Girls Aloud have announced The Girls Aloud Show concert film and deluxe box set
Girls Aloud are set to release ‘The Girls Aloud Show’, a concert film capturing their 2024 arena tour, on Blu-ray and as a special deluxe box set on 13th June. The release, documenting their performance at London’s O2 Arena last June, will be available in multiple formats via Mercury Studios. The deluxe edition comprises a…
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Latitude Festival has added Arthur Hill, Somebody’s Child and more to 2025’s lineup
Latitude Festival have announced a new wave of acts across multiple stages, including The Alcove, The Listening Post, and more for their 2025 edition. The festival, taking place from 24th to 27th July at Henham Park in Suffolk, welcomes additions including Somebody’s Child, Silver Gore, and Olive Jones to the Sunrise Arena. The Piano winner…
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“It’s a thin line between child and genius.” Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell reveals how a drum machine confused the hell out of Bob Dylan when he tried to write a hit single in the mid ’80s
After seeing how Mike Campbell’s input revitalised Don Henley, Bob Dylan fancied a slice of the action, but was thwarted by a uncooperative drum machine (LouderSound)
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Employed To Serve have shared their new single ‘Breaks Me Down’
Employed To Serve are teasing their new album ‘Fallen Star’, set for release on 25th April via Spinefarm, with latest single ‘Breaks Me Down’. Speaking about the new track, vocalist Justine Jones explains: “‘Breaks Me Down’ deals with the uncertainty of death and what it means for us left here on earth when someone you…
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Daevid Allen’s final album with Gong to be reissued
2014’s I See You, Daevid Allen’s swansong with Gong has been remixed and will be released in May (LouderSound)
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Hayley Williams joins Deftones to perform ‘Minerva’ at Nashville concert
Deftones welcomed Paramore’s Hayley Williams for a live performance of ‘Minerva’ during their show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last night. The collaboration took place during the encore of Deftones’ 20-song set on 26th March, where they are currently touring North America with The Mars Volta. Williams joined the band for their performance of ‘Minerva’, taken…
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Fans spot Megan Thee Stallion hint in possible Grand Theft Auto 6 tease
Rumours have emerged suggesting Megan Thee Stallion could be set to appear in ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’, following speculation around a recent social media post. The rapper shared behind-the-scenes footage from a photoshoot featuring palm tree artwork similar to that used in promotional material for the upcoming game. Adding to the speculation, Rockstar Games currently…
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PinkPantheress teases something new for May
PinkPantheress has announced her return with new music looking set to arrive on 9th May. The Bath-born artist shared the news via social media, posting an image of herself against a white background alongside the date. The announcement marks her first solo material since her return to social media in January, where she wrote: “oh…
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The greatest gig I’ve ever seen: 24 writers pick the most memorable live shows of their lives
24 life-changing live shows from 60 years of gigs (LouderSound)
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Helen Holden on unlearning hustle culture and making space for creativity, parenting and purpose
Image licensed via Adobe Stock In Her Own Words is an ongoing Q&A series spotlighting honest conversations with women working across the creative industries. In this edition, part of our Work-Life Balance & Boundaries theme, we speak with Helen Holden, founder of creative practice MakeCreate. When Helen Holden launched her creative practice MakeCreate nearly a…
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TBWALondon evolves Cheddar Town in new Mini Cheddars campaign
With an animated cheese-rolling extravaganza, Mini Cheddars leans deeper into British humour, national cheese obsession, and digital playfulness in the latest iteration of its Cheddar Town platform. Mini Cheddars is back with another delightfully daft campaign, and this time, it’s careening down a hill. Building on the success of its Cheddar Town platform, the baked…
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Supple Studio and Studio Spilsbury craft a hands-on identity for Somer Valley Brewing
A farm-first approach, real-world textures, and playful illustrations bring an authentic, handcrafted charm to the Bath-based brewery’s new look. Somer Valley Brewing isn’t your typical craft brewery. Nestled in the Somerset countryside, it’s part of Somer Valley Farms, an ambitious, sustainability-led venture that brings traditional farming methods to the forefront. Here, beer isn’t just brewed;…
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Lloyds Bank puts the ‘Fun’ in ‘Funding’ with new recruitment campaign by EveryFriday
With dry corporate clichés left at the door, the banking giant’s latest work champions cinematic storytelling, relatable humour and a very familiar voiceover to attract talent beyond finance. If you’ve ever woken up on a Monday morning questioning your life choices, you’re not alone. In fact, Lloyds Bank is betting on that shared dread in…
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From debauched prog revivalists to pioneers of the internet age: The Marillion albums you should definitely listen to
Since picking up the progressive rock baton from Genesis in the 80s, Marillion have recorded one of prog’s most impressive catalogues, and these are their best albums (LouderSound)
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“Rick Wakeman’s solo albums were just brilliant… when I heard he was doing Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace, I bought 12 tickets”: Prog is the reason Rick Astley became a singer
Pop star made his life-changing decision at a Camel concert, before discovering the work of keyboard genius Wakeman via Yes (LouderSound)
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What Alice Cooper has in common with Hannibal Lecter: Shock rock’s foremost practising Christian on snakes, guns, alcohol and Bible study
After decades in the business of rock’n’roll, this is the Gospel according to Alice Cooper (LouderSound)
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Spanish rapper bb trickz has released her bedroom-shot video for ‘Not a Pretty Girl’
bb trickz has shared a new single titled ‘Not a Pretty Girl’, alongside a self-recorded music video. The Spanish rapper’s latest track features Spanglish lyrics over a bedroom pop-influenced beat, marking her first release of 2025. The video was filmed using her laptop camera in a deliberately DIY style. The release follows a breakthrough period…
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The Horrors have confirmed some UK and Ireland tour dates for November
The Horrors have announced a UK and Ireland tour for November, following the release of their sixth studio album ‘Night Life’ via Fiction Records. The dates mark a new era for the band, who now perform as a revised line-up centred around vocalist Faris Badwan and bassist Rhys Webb, joined by Amelia Kidd on keys…
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“Freddie’s ideas were off the wall and cheeky and different, and we tended to encourage them, but sometimes they were not brilliant.” Queen’s Brian May reveals one of Freddie Mercury’s grand ideas that got vetoed by the rest of the band
“We all looked at each other and said, Well, maybe we should think about it, Freddie.” (LouderSound)
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Black Country, New Road have dropped their new single ‘For the Cold Country’
Black Country, New Road have shared new single ‘For the Cold Country’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Forever Howlong’, set for release on 4th April via Ninja Tune. The track, which features May Kershaw on lead vocals, marks the third single from the album, following previous releases ‘Besties’ and ‘Happy Birthday’. ‘Forever Howlong’ is the…
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Julien Baker & TORRES have shared new single ‘Dirt’ ahead of their upcoming collaborative album
Julien Baker & TORRES have released new single ‘Dirt’ from their forthcoming collaborative album ‘Send A Prayer My Way’. The track is the latest preview of their debut joint album, which sees the pair exploring their shared appreciation of country music. The release follows previous singles ‘Sylvia’, ‘Tuesday’, and ‘Sugar in the Tank’ – the…
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“The concept of cool and uncool is completely gone, which is good and bad… people are unashamedly listening to Rick Astley. You’ve got to draw a line somewhere!” Mogwai and the making of prog-curious album The Bad Fire
Stuart Braithwaite found himself unexpectedly inspired by King Crimson on his band’s 11th record – and the influence of Pink Floyd could appear on their next (LouderSound)
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Scissor Sisters have booked two intimate UK shows ahead of their 20th anniversary arena tour
Scissor Sisters have announced two intimate warm-up shows ahead of their upcoming arena tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. The band will perform at Brighton Concorde 2 on 7th May and Bristol SWX on 8th May 2025, marking their first live shows in over 12 years. Tickets for these shows will…
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How buying albums by The Cure, U2, Chvrches and more on Record Store Day can help children living in war zones worldwide
Buy a vinyl record on Record Store Day, help a good cause: win-win (LouderSound)
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Adrian Smith names his favourite Iron Maiden song, even though it’s “awkward” to play
“That riff is kind of awkward. But I like the song.” (LouderSound)
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Lady Gaga has confirmed her Mayhem Ball arena tour across North America and Europe
Lady Gaga has announced ‘The MAYHEM Ball’ tour, featuring dates across North America, Europe, and the UK in support of her latest album ‘MAYHEM’. Following their 2025 headlining appearances at Coachella, stadium residencies in Mexico City and Singapore, and a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Gaga will begin the tour on…
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Artist Spotlight: Josh Stover
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PUNCHBAG: Defiant pop for the irony epidemic
FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY PUNCHBAG arrive like a intimidatingly sharp switchblade wrapped in ribbons and tissue paper – dangerous, unexpected, and utterly unconcerned with fitting in with anyone’s preconceptions. The sibling duo of Clara and Anders Bach slice through the thick fog of modern irony while maintaining the playful spirit of those who know precisely…
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“The quality is unreal. How is this even possible to have?” Record shop owner finds 1962 Beatles’ audition tape that a British label famously decided wasn’t good enough to earn Lennon and McCartney’s band a record deal
Listen to The Beatles, with Pete Best on drums, play Money on a newly discovered 1962 audition tape (LouderSound)
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House of Protection have shared new single ‘Fire’ ahead of their second EP
House of Protection have shared a new video for their latest single ‘Fire’, taken from their upcoming EP ‘Outrun You All’. The track marks the second release from the EP, which is set to arrive via Red Bull Records on 23rd May. The seven-track EP also includes previously announced songs ‘524å§ł€€|°’, ‘Afterlife’, ‘Godspeed’, ‘I Need…
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Winter Gardens have released their new EP ‘Uncomfortable/Unlovable’
Winter Gardens have released their new EP ‘Uncomfortable/Unlovable’, out today (Wednesday, 26th March) via Austerity Records. The Brighton quartet’s latest offering was engineered and mixed by Luke Marsden, with mastering from Andy Miles at Star Delta. Their recent live appearances include performances at Rockaway Beach Festival alongside OMD, Self Esteem and Peter Hook & The…
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Cradle Of Filth’s singer claims Ed Sheeran tried to turn a Toys R Us into a live music venue
The plan was unfortunately shot down by Ipswich City Council (LouderSound)
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English Teacher have announced a second London Roundhouse show after selling out the first date
English Teacher have added a second London Roundhouse show on 25th November following the sell-out of their initial 26th November date. The Leeds band are embarking on their biggest UK headline tour to date this November, which includes performances across major cities including Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle and Nottingham. The quartet’s debut album ‘This Could…
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HAIM have joined Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 lineup in Liverpool
HAIM have joined the line-up for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 in Liverpool, set to perform at Sefton Park on 25th May. The trio will appear alongside previously announced acts including Sam Fender, Tate McRae, Mumford & Sons, JADE, Tom Grennan, Confidence Man, Lola Young and AJ Tracey across the three-day event, which runs from…
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girlpuppy – Sweetness
Label: Captured TracksReleased: 28th March 2025 On her second album ‘Sweetness’, girlpuppy (aka Becca Harvey) transforms relationship wreckage into glittering indie-pop that reshapes past heartaches. The Atlanta-based artist has evolved significantly since her folk-tinged debut. Where ‘When I’m Alone’ often found Harvey working in others’ shadows, ‘Sweetness’ sees her fully claiming centre stage. The transformation is…
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Perfume Genius – Glory
Label: MatadorReleased: 28th March 2025 There’s no doubting Perfume Genius’, aka Michael Hadreas, ability to portray emotion. His tentative vocal on the edge of cracking throughout the album, his falsetto on title-track ‘Glory’ speaks to a performer exorcising demons in a softly cathartic manner, turning from heartbreaking introspection to a bright future free of personal trauma…
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Chloe Moriondo – oyster
Label: AtlanticReleased: 28th March 2025 After the bonkers hyperpop-inflected excess of Chloe Moriondo’s second album ‘Sucker Punch’ comes the reflective and lucid songwriting brilliance of ‘Oyster’. ‘Oyster’ captures all the sonic impulses and flights of fancy that make Chloe such a great pop figure; this time, though, it’s more refined and focused. Less of the kitchen…
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Somebody’s Child – When Youth Fades Away
Label: FrenchkissReleased: 28th March 2025 The well-worn path between confessional songwriter and indie stalwart is littered with good intentions, but Somebody’s Child have managed to find their own comfortable corner on ‘When Youth Fades Away’ – even if they’re not quite ready to redraw the map. Frontman Cian Godfrey’s voice carries these eleven tracks with a…
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Sam Akpro – Evenfall
Label: ANTI-Released: 28th March 2025 South London’s Sam Akpro prowls through musical territories with calculated precision. ‘Evenfall’ is a debut that dances within its meticulous construction, shoegaze’s dreamy wash colliding with post-hardcore’s serrated edge. ‘Death By Entertainment’ epitomises this collision course, its guitar architecture stacking skyward until the whole thing threatens to topple – but never…
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The Darkness – Dreams On Toast
Label: Cooking VinylReleased: 28th March 2025 Twenty years after strutting onto the scene in spandex and falsetto, The Darkness remain steadfastly committed to hell-for-leather maximalism. ‘Dreams On Toast’ arrives as their eighth studio album, and while the musical landscape has shifted dramatically since their breakthrough, the band’s dedication to theatrical, tongue-in-cheek rock remains admirably unwavering. Opening…
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“He and I have that kanaka thing, we’re bros!” Kirk Hammett on his friendship with Jason Momoa
What do a heavy metal and Hollywood star have to bond over? A lot, it turns out. (LouderSound)
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Productivity hacks that we can learn from our favourite fictional characters
Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis and Brett Goldstein in “Ted Lasso,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Looking for ways to work smarter, not harder? It turns out that some of the best productivity hacks aren’t found in business books but in the best novels, TV shows, and movies. If you’ve worked in the creative industries for…
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PUMA goes wild with new global campaign
Rooted in self-expression and fuelled by the “runner’s high”, PUMA’s Go Wild campaign combines emotional storytelling, everyday athletes, and Gen Z insight. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the sportswear industry is obsessed with perfection and peak performance, but with its latest campaign, PUMA is offering something refreshingly different: joy. With Go Wild,…
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Mavens unveils a powerful new identity designed to drive gender equality in the creative industries
The gender equality movement has rebranded in collaboration with MEK studio with a bold and unapologetic identity, shifting from commentary to action. Mavens, a gender equality movement dedicated to reshaping the creative industries, has revealed a striking new identity designed by Melbourne-based MEK Studio. What began as an online commentary and print publication has now…
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This metalcore band want their new song to be John Cena’s theme now he’s a bad guy
Appropriately enough, it’s called Villain Arc (LouderSound)
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Lucky Dip rebrands Relesys with a winning identity that puts people first
Its sports-inspired brand system features a dynamic podium motif, a custom-cut wordmark, and playful hand-drawn illustrations, repositioning Relesys as a true motivator in the space. Employee engagement has never been more critical. With staff turnover at an all-time high, businesses are increasingly recognising that happy, engaged frontline workers make all the difference in delivering a…
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“When the storm clouds clear, the band’s innate pop sensibilities shine as brightly as ever”: In a world of bread-and-butter rock bands, The Darkness remain the toast of the town
Grain expectations: Lowestoft legends The Darkness mix it up on eighth studio album Dreams On Toast (LouderSound)
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“What happens next, you give everyone a hard-on and then go around the room with a bat like Al Capone?!” Ginger Wildheart’s wild tales of Lemmy, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Cheap Trick and more
Meet Ginger Wildheart, the multi-tasking musical superhero who’s shared stages with Cheap Trick and Motörhead and drinks with Axl Rose, Tony Iommi and Liza Minnelli (LouderSound)
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“My totalitarian rule might not be cool, but at least we’ve made interesting records. At least we polarise people”: It took The Mars Volta three years and several arguments to make Noctourniquet
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez challenged himself to stop aiming for perfection, and challenged old friend Cedric Bixler-Zavala to write direct lyrics. It wasn’t easy for either of them (LouderSound)
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“This is my baby, my passion – because Rosetta deserves”: Lizzo to play rock’n’roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in upcoming biopic
Rosetta, a film about the life of one of rock’n’roll’s founding mothers, is the culmination of several years’ work for Lizzo (LouderSound)
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Wet Leg announce new single ‘Catch These Fists’ coming next week
Wet Leg are set to release their new single ‘Catch These Fists’, marking their first new material in three years. The Isle of Wight duo have already performed the track at intimate shows in Brighton and London, alongside six other new songs. The band have shared snippets of the upcoming release on social media, confirming…
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“Don’t worry, it’s not the worst. It’s not what you think”: Nancy Wilson reassures fans concerned about Ann Wilson’s onstage wheelchair
As Heart resume their Royal Flush tour, Ann Wilson reveals she’s been writing songs and is pushing for the band to record a new album (LouderSound)
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Miley Cyrus trails visual film companion to new album ‘Something Beautiful’
Miley Cyrus has announced details of a visual film to accompany her ninth studio album ‘Something Beautiful’. The new record, which features 13 original tracks, has been executive produced by Cyrus alongside Shawn Everett, known for his work with Kacey Musgraves and Alabama Shakes. The accompanying visual film, directed by Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman and Brendan…
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Ticketmaster may have misled fans during Oasis ticket sales, says UK watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have warned Ticketmaster that they may have breached consumer protection law during last summer’s Oasis ticket sale. The CMA’s investigation has highlighted two key concerns regarding the company’s practices. The authority state that Ticketmaster labelled certain seated tickets as ‘platinum’ and sold them for approximately 2.5 times the price…
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Suki Waterhouse announces UK and European summer tour dates
Suki Waterhouse has announced a series of UK and European tour dates for summer 2025. The singer-songwriter’s run of shows begins at Austria’s Frequency Festival on 13th August, including appearances at Reading & Leeds Festivals, before concluding with dates at London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum and Belfast’s Ulster Hall. Waterhouse’s most recent release is her…
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Tyler, the Creator, Hozier and Doja Cat to headline Outside Lands 2025
Outside Lands have announced their 2025 lineup, with Tyler, the Creator, Hozier, and Doja Cat set to headline the festival at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The three-day event will welcome a diverse array of acts including Vampire Weekend, Jamie xx, Doechii, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Bleachers, Gracie Abrams, John Summit, Glass Animals,…
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PUP and Jeff Rosenstock release new song ‘Get Dumber’ ahead of joint tour
PUP have announced their new album ‘Who Will Look After the Dogs?’ and shared new single ‘Get Dumber’, featuring Jeff Rosenstock. The track arrives with a music video written, directed, and edited by band members Nestor Chumak and Zack Mykula. The new album will include previously released singles ‘Paranoid’ and ‘Hallways’, with ‘Who Will Look…
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Perfume Genius releases final preview ‘Clean Heart’ ahead of new album ‘Glory’
Perfume Genius has unveiled new single ‘Clean Heart’, the third and final preview of forthcoming album ‘Glory’. The track follows previous singles ‘It’s a Mirror’ and ‘No Front Teeth’, the latter featuring a collaboration with Aldous Harding. ‘Glory’ marks Mike Hadreas’ first full-length release since 2022’s ‘Ugly Season’. The new album ‘Glory’ arrives via Matador…
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Samia has shared two new songs, ‘Hole in a Frame’ and ‘Pants’
Samia has shared two new tracks, ‘Hole in a Frame’ and ‘Pants’, which arrive alongside visualizers directed by Sarah Ritter. The new releases follow previous singles ‘Bovine Excision’ and ‘Lizard’. The visualizer for ‘Pants’ features actor Fred Hechinger, known for his roles in ‘White Lotus’, ‘Nickel Boys’, and the upcoming ‘Gladiator II’. ‘Hole in a…
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CMAT has announced her third album and shared new single ‘Running/Planning’, a critique of societal pressure on women
CMAT has announced her third album ‘EURO-COUNTRY’, set for release on 29th August via AWAL Recordings. Alongside the announcement, she has shared new single ‘Running/Planning’ and revealed an extensive UK and European tour. The album, recorded in New York and co-produced by Oli Deakin and CMAT, follows 2023’s ‘Crazymad, For Me’. The record explores themes…
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Mastodon add headline shows to their summer tour in the UK and Europe, but there’s still no news on who’s replacing Brent Hinds
Good news for European metal fans (LouderSound)
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“Open the dance floor, you’ll never get to do it again.” Forget John Lydon’s bitter and boring “karaoke” jibes, with Frank Carter up front, the Sex Pistols sound like the world’s greatest punk band once more
The rejuvenated Sex Pistols – or Frank Carter, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock and Paul Cook if we must legally refrain from using that name – deliver a joyous start to this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall gig week (LouderSound)
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I felt a great disturbance in the Force – Amazon’s Spring Deal Days sees galactic-sized savings on Lego Star Wars kits
Amazon’s week of Spring sales has begun – here are 7 of my favourite Lego Star Wars sets you can get for less right now (LouderSound)
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Nature TV have dropped their new single ‘Meds’: “I suppose it’s about drugs”
Nature TV are teasing their debut album ‘Unlucky for Some’, set for release on 9th May via Heist or Hit, with new single ‘Meds’. “I suppose it’s about drugs. The healing kind and the social ones, mainly the social ones,” the band explain about ‘Meds’. “Because obviously you should take medicine that helps you, but…
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South London band Ain’t have shared their new single ‘Pirouette’, inspired by change
South London band Ain’t have shared their new single ‘Pirouette’ via Fear Of Missing Out Records. The track arrives as the quintet continue their UK tour supporting THUS LOVE, and coincides with the announcement of their first headline show at London’s Waiting Room on 12th June. ‘Pirouette’ follows the band’s previous singles ‘Oar’ and ‘Teething’,…
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Laura Jane Grace has announced her ‘Adventure Club’ album with a new protest single
Laura Jane Grace In The Trauma Tropes have announced their new album ‘Adventure Club’, set for release on 18th July via Polyvinyl Record Co. The 12-track collection was created during Grace’s month-long songwriting retreat in Greece, made possible through a Fellowship grant from the Onassis Foundation. The album features collaborations with Grace’s wife Paris Campbell…
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Confidence Man, Will Young and Ashnikko have signed up for Brighton Pride 2025
Brighton & Hove Pride have announced a new wave of artists joining headliners Mariah Carey and Sugababes for this year’s Pride on the Park event, set to take place on 2nd and 3rd August. Confidence Man, Will Young, Natalie Imbruglia, Ashnikko, Loreen, Slayyter, Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge, Andy Bell, Sonique and Ultra Naté are…
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Kneecap are going to play first their Cornwall show at Eden Sessions with Mike Skinner
Kneecap have announced their first-ever Cornish performance at this year’s Eden Sessions, with Mike Skinner set to join them for a DJ set. The Irish hip-hop trio, comprising Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, and DJ Próvaí, will perform at the Eden Project on 4th July. The group’s debut album ‘Fine Art’, produced by Toddla T, features…
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Sugababes have confirmed an outdoor Liverpool show at Salt and Tar this August
Sugababes have announced a headline show at Salt and Tar on Bootle Canalside, Liverpool, joining the venue’s Music Weekender lineup alongside Billy Ocean, The K’s and Ocean Colour Scene. The trio – Siobhan Donaghy, Mutya Buena, and Keisha Buchanan – recently released their first single since reuniting in 2019, ‘Jungle’, which arrived earlier this month…
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Model/Actriz have shared their new single ‘Doves’ ahead of second album ‘Pirouette’
Model/Actriz have shared new single ‘Doves’, taken from their upcoming full-length ‘Pirouette’. The Brooklyn four-piece’s latest track explores themes of comfort and liberation. The new album is set for release on 2nd May via True Panther in the Americas and Dirty Hit for the rest of the world. “Doves was the first song on Pirouette…
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“I was crying reading the text.” Adolescence star Stephen Graham reveals the “beautiful” text message he received from “working class hero” Bruce Springsteen
‘The Boss’ was touched by Stephen Graham’s performance in forthcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere (LouderSound)
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SEVENTEEN announce new album for 10th anniversary in May
SEVENTEEN have announced their fourth studio album, set to arrive in celebration of their 10th anniversary this May. The K-pop group’s upcoming record will mark their first full-length release since 2022’s ‘Face the Sun’, which featured the title track ‘Hot’. Their label, Pledis Entertainment, have confirmed that all 13 members of SEVENTEEN participated in the…
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NewJeans file legal objection against ADOR’s court-ordered activity ban
NewJeans/NJZ have filed a legal objection against ADOR’s recently granted injunction that prevents the K-pop group from pursuing independent activities. The objection was submitted to the Seoul Central District Court on 21st March, the same day the court ruled in favour of ADOR and granted the company an injunction against the group’s independent activities. The…
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Rachel Chinouriri, The Big Moon, Orla Gartland, Paris Paloma and more join the Glastonbury 2025 Field of Avalon line-up
The Field of Avalon line-up for Glastonbury 2025 has been revealed. The announcement follows the confirmation of this year’s Pyramid Stage headliners, which will see The 1975 perform on Friday, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts on Saturday, and Olivia Rodrigo closing the festival on Sunday night. The Field of Avalon additions join previously announced…
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How to watch Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet
James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic is set to land on streaming services this week – here’s everything you need to know (LouderSound)
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Self Esteem has dropped a new single “about hope, perseverance and patience”, ‘If Not Now, It’s Soon’
Self Esteem has released new single ‘If Not Now, It’s Soon’, alongside announcing her biggest UK tour to date. The new track, which debuted as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record, draws inspiration from Rebecca Lucy Taylor’s pre-fame experiences. The song features actress Julie Hesmondalgh, who delivers a spoken word segment. “Personally, you have to wait…
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“London, are you ready to howl with us?” German werewolf power metallers Powerwolf announce biggest-ever UK show at 12,500-cap. Wembley Arena
Everybody’s favourite German metal werewolf sex cult will reach a new apex in March 2026 (LouderSound)
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Hear Jack Black and Dave Grohl team up with Ozzy Osbourne’s producer on joyously heavy new song I Feel Alive
The star-studded collaboration is part of the soundtrack for Black’s new film A Minecraft Movie (LouderSound)
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Ghost’s Tobias Forge says he’s “technically a solo artist”: “My job is a group effort”
To be fair, where’s the lie? (LouderSound)
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Psychic tests! Pet wolves! Chicken coops! Guns N’ Roses and the wild ride towards Chinese Democracy
Ever wondered why Chinese Democracy took so long to make? This is the truly unbelievable story of a year in the life of Axl Rose (LouderSound)
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Successful creatives share the ‘advice that changed it all’
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to be a success as a creative? Then, unfortunately, there are no easy shortcuts. Unless you’re incredibly lucky, you’re going to have to put a lot of work in over a number of years, if not decades, before you even start to approach your ultimate goals. Sometimes, though, the…
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KFC’s Believe campaign returns with a gravy-soaked spectacle by Mother
The fast food chain’s latest ad plunges a chicken believer into the ‘sacred lake’ of gravy in a surreal tribute to fried chicken devotion. KFC’s Believe campaign is back, and this time, it’s diving headfirst—quite literally—into the brand’s cult-like love for its iconic gravy. Following the success of last year’s launch, this latest instalment from…
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The Studio: early reflections and member feedback on Creative Boom’s new private community
This year, we got fed up with social media and launched our own network for creatives, The Studio. So, how’s it been going so far? We asked members to share their views. Fed up with big social media? But still want to connect with creatives? Then we’ve made a social network, especially for you. The…
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Baxter & Bailey designs an identity ‘meant to move’ for London Soundtrack Festival
The festival’s debut brand identity brings motion, music, and cinematic storytelling to life. A brand-new festival dedicated to the art of film and TV music is making its debut in London this year, and with it comes a striking new identity crafted by Baxter & Bailey. The London Soundtrack Festival—founded by composer and broadcaster Tommy…
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“We spent seven months on David Gilmour’s boat and almost bankrupted ourselves. But Bob encouraged us to dream big”: How Bob Ezrin brought out the prog in Kula Shaker
Crispian Mills hails the “complete maniac” Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel and Alice Cooper producer for his work on 1999 album Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts (LouderSound)
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Foreigner’s farewell tour will visit Canada with a singer and actor from Nova Scotia as frontman
“He is not only a consummate vocalist, but a verified Broadway actor to boot” – Mick Jones (LouderSound)
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Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham are working together again
Photos posted on social media show Lindsey Buckingham in the studio with Mick Fleetwood for the first time since being fired by Fleetwood Mac seven years ago (LouderSound)
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Breaking the festival formula: 2025’s lineups are defying musical boundaries
FOLLOW THE AGENDA ON SPOTIFY It wasn’t all that long ago that music festivals had a clearly defined personality. You went to a rock festival to see rock bands, a jazz festival for jazz, and so on – everyone staying neatly in their genre lanes. In 2025, that idea feels almost quaint: the strict genre…
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In these troubled times, what we really need is a honky tonk single from The Darkness tackling the issue of male flatulence during lovemaking
Hot On My Tail comes from Dreams On Toast, the new album from The Darkness (LouderSound)
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“Exul ended up being recorded at 10 different studios over two and a half years.” Ne Obliviscaris and the heroic story of their fourth album
Australian prog metallers Ne Obliviscaris tell how without their Patreon-funding they might not have got to make album number four, Exul (LouderSound)
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“We embrace the spirit of early 70s prog as being the way that you should always approach music.” Mastodon and their prog epic Crack The Skye
In 2009 US prog metallers Mastodon released their conceptual opus Crack The Skye. It proved to be the step up to the big time the band deserved… (LouderSound)
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Picture Parlour kickstart their new chapter at The 100 Club, London for Dork’s Night out
When Dork’s Night Out rolls into The 100 Club, there’s a palpable sense of history unfolding before your eyes. From the scattered images of past greats lining the walls to the atmosphere of Oxford Street’s premier music hall, every element speaks of landmark moments. It’s the perfect setting for Picture Parlour’s next chapter. Since bursting…
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“It’s embarrassing to be American now.” Heart’s Nancy Wilson hits out at America’s “salacious billionaire culture” and says it’s embarrassing to be an American in 2025
“There’ll be another renaissance in the arts to push back against the oppression of the cranky old rich white guys” (LouderSound)
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Miley Cyrus has announced her ‘Something Beautiful’ visual album, set to drop this May
Miley Cyrus has announced her new album ‘Something Beautiful’, set for release via Columbia Records on 30th May. The album, which follows 2023’s ‘Endless Summer Vacation’, features 13 tracks and was co-produced by Cyrus alongside Shawn Everett, known for his engineering work on Kacey Musgraves’ ‘Golden Hour’. The album will include a visual component, with…
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The Wombats have announced six new UK and Ireland tour dates for December
The Wombats have announced six additional UK and Ireland tour dates for December 2025, following the release of their sixth studio album ‘Oh! The Ocean’ via AWAL Recordings. The Liverpool trio are currently completing their largest UK arena tour to date, having performed at venues including London’s O2 Arena. They are set to begin their…
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“I’m not as humourless as my music!” Steven Wilson announces comedians as support acts for upcoming London Palladium shows
Stewart Lee, Al Murray, Clinton Baptiste and Frank Skinner will all support Steven Wilson on different nights (LouderSound)
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Slung have a female lothario out on the prowl with their new single ‘Thinking About It’
Slung have shared new single ‘Thinking About It’, taken from their upcoming debut album ‘In Ways’, set for release on 2nd May via Fat Dracula. The Brighton quartet’s latest offering showcases vocalist Katie Oldham exploring character-driven narratives. “‘Thinking About It’ started with the working title ‘Tasty Girl’, because every time I tried to improvise on…
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Chloe Moriondo is the special guest on tonight’s edition of Down With Boring
Down With Boring’s latest episode airs tonight (24th March) on Dork Radio, with a legitimate long-term Friend of the Magazine in tow. Chloe Moriondo is our special guest. With brand new album ‘oyster’ set to drop this coming Friday (28th May), the two time Dork cover star is checking in. Meanwhile, we’re going over Welly‘s…
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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is open to making another Load-style blues album: “We might just say, ‘OK, let’s go back to the ’90s again.’ It’s not a bad idea.”
As controversial as Metallica’s 90s rock tangent was, Kirk Hammett says re-exploring that side of their sound isn’t off the table (LouderSound)
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“Instrumental albums are often made by musicians for musicians, so we wanted to keep things tuneful and hold the listener’s attention” How Animals As Leaders broke the mould with The Joy Of Motion
The story of the Washington instrumental trio’s third album, 2014’s The Joy Of Motion (LouderSound)
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Watch Living Colour’s Corey Glover deliver a killer performance of the band’s signature anthem Cult Of Personality on The Kelly Clarkson Show
A Living Colour classic on daytime TV in America? More of this please (LouderSound)
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The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
Featuring Buckcherry, Luke Spiller, Battlesnake and five other speed kings and highway stars (LouderSound)
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Wet Leg debut new songs at intimate susprise Brighton comeback show
Wet Leg performed seven new songs during an intimate comeback show at Brighton’s Green Door Store last night (23rd March). The Isle of Wight duo initially announced the performance under the pseudonym Uma Thurman, later confirming their involvement via social media. During the show, the band wore black wigs reminiscent of Thurman’s character in Pulp…
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Chloe Qisha announces UK and European tour dates and new EP ‘Modern Romance’
Chloe Qisha has announced details of her new EP ‘Modern Romance’, set for release on 1st May, alongside plans for a UK and European headline tour this autumn. The EP follows January’s ’21st Century Cool Girl’ and recent single ‘Sex, Drugs & Existential Dread’, with the five-track collection serving as the follow-up to her self-titled…
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Stills Photography in Design report: 9 trends reshaping visual comms in 2025
A Woman In A Dark Swimsuit Is Standing In The Water With Arms Raised, Splashing Water Around by Steven Schultz Discover how Stills’ exclusive 2025 trend report is empowering designers to create authentic, impactful work in an era of visual saturation. In an era where visual content is increasingly paramount, staying ahead of photography trends…
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Shakira has released a video for ‘Última’, debuted during her sold-out Mexico City shows
Shakira has unveiled the official video for ‘Última’ during her Mexico City stadium run, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of her album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’. The video, directed by Jaume de Laiguana, shows Shakira exploring the winter streets of New York. The track features on her twelfth studio album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No…
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Ethel Cain has announced a new album and world tour for 2025
Ethel Cain has announced her second album ‘Willoughby Tucker, I Will Always Love You’, set for release in August 2025, alongside details of her largest tour to date. The new record serves as a prequel to Cain’s 2022 debut album ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ and follows her recent experimental project ‘Perverts’, which was released earlier this year.…
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Artist Spotlight: Raya Simpao
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“It was wonderful, ecstatic, thrilling, boring, horrible, oppressive, heartbreaking.” The Pogues’ Jem Finer on life in a band with the “maddening” Shane MacGowan
The Pogues, minus Shane MacGowan, are touring in May to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Rum, Sodomy & The Lash. Jem Finer recalls life in the original line-up (LouderSound)
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Hozier, LCD Soundsystem and Blink-182 to headline Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2025
Sea.Hear.Now festival have announced their 2025 line-up, with Hozier, LCD Soundsystem, Blink-182 and Lenny Kravitz set to headline the Asbury Park event. The New Jersey festival will welcome an extensive roster of acts across the weekend, including Alabama Shakes, ZZ Top, Remi Wolf, Royel Otis, De La Soul, UB40, Sublime, Public Enemy, TV On The…
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NewJeans / NJZ preview new song ‘Pitstop’ at ComplexCon, then announce temporary hiatus
NewJeans have announced they are pausing all activities following a recent court ruling, making the announcement during their ComplexCon performance in Hong Kong. The K-pop group, who recently rebranded as NJZ, performed at the festival on 23rd March, marking their first show since their independent rebrand in February. During their set, the group debuted an…
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Self Esteem has announced a UK and Ireland tour in support of new album ‘A Complicated Woman’
Self Esteem has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour in support of their third album ‘A Complicated Woman’. Rebecca Lucy Taylor will embark on the extensive run of shows beginning at Birmingham’s O2 Academy on 15th September, visiting venues across the UK and Ireland throughout September and October. The tour includes two nights at…
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“This new album is as powerful as any of my work to date.” Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy announces Silver Shade, his first solo album in 11 years, featuring collaborations with Trent Reznor, Tool’s Justin Chancellor and Boy George
Listen to new Peter Murphy single The Artroom Wonder, featuring Justin Chancellor from Tool (LouderSound)
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The Darkness have shared their country-tinged new single ‘Hot On My Tail’, which was apparently inspired by farting?
The Darkness have shared new single ‘Hot On My Tail’ ahead of their forthcoming album ‘Dreams On Toast’, set for release via Cooking Vinyl. The new track showcases the band’s diverse sound, featuring country-influenced honky-tonk elements. It arrives as the band continue their sold-out UK headline tour, which includes a performance at London’s OVO Arena…
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Little Simz has confirmed the first artists for Meltdown festival at Southbank Centre
Little Simz has announced the first wave of artists set to perform at this year’s Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre, running from 12th to 22nd June. The Streets, led by Mike Skinner, will open the festival at the Royal Festival Hall on 12th June. The venue will also host performances from BRIT Award nominee…
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The National’s Matt Berninger has booked a trio of intimate UK shows ahead of his new album
Matt Berninger has announced a series of intimate UK performances and Q+A events this April, ahead of his second solo album ‘Get Sunk’. The National frontman will perform three stripped-back shows, accompanied by producer Sean O’Brien and Julia Laws (Ronboy), both of whom feature on the upcoming record. The performances mark the first opportunity for…
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Yard Act have confirmed a Blackpool Tower warm-up show ahead of their summer festivals
Yard Act have announced a one-off intimate warm-up show at Blackpool Tower this May, ahead of their summer festival schedule. The Leeds band will perform at the historic venue before embarking on a series of festival appearances, including Live At Leeds, Isle of Wight Festival, and Green Man. They are also set to headline Queens…
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NCT’s TEN has released a second solo EP, ‘Stunner’, featuring an Omar Rudberg collaboration
NCT’s TEN has unveiled his second solo EP ‘STUNNER’ via SM Entertainment, featuring seven new tracks including English and Korean versions of the title-track. The Korean version explores developing feelings for an irresistible person, while the English version positions TEN as the titular ‘Stunner’. Swedish producers Jacob Werner and Elias Edman, known for their work…
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“It’s absolutely insane to us that we are booked in these huge, historic and legendary venues!” Malevolence announce Where Only The Truth Is Spoken UK and European tour, featuring their biggest ever headline shows
Yorkshire metalcore troupe Malevolence announce “the biggest and baddest Malev show of all time” (LouderSound)
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Arch Enemy promised they’d throw out the rule book for Blood Dynasty. They didn’t go quite that far, but this is the boldest album of the Alissa White-Gluz era – and it kicks ass
Mixing some bold experimentation with the kind of full-throttle heavy metal thunder you’d expect, Blood Dynasty continues Arch Enemy’s hot streak (LouderSound)
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Previously unseen Led Zeppelin artwork discovered by same man who found slice of George Harrison’s leftover toast
What are the chances? (LouderSound)
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Top 10 illustrators to watch: A must-see list for art enthusiasts
© Merjin Hos Get a burst of visual inspiration from our selection of top illustration talent drawn from global representation agency Agent Pekka. One of the great things about illustration is that there’s always a ton of raw talent coming up, with new and imaginative styles by which to be inspired. At the same time,…
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The Curation Paradox: new Stocksy report challenges algorithmic sameness
In an era of overwhelming visual content, a new report from the artist-owned cooperative Stocksy offers a roadmap to authentic curation and meaningful differentiation. Recently, are you getting the feeling that everything is starting to look quite samey? Us too… and it seems we’re not alone. The creative landscape has never been more saturated—or more…
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“Not just one of the best British rock albums of all time, but one of the best debut albums ever made”: That time The Darkness added a riot of colour to a grey musical landscape
Two decades on and people still can’t decide whether Permission To Land is parody, pastiche or perfection (LouderSound)
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Why motion is the future of brand identity, and how to do it right
Andrew Vucko, founder and ECD of Vucko, explains how motion can transform static identities into living ones fit for the 21st century. A few years ago, the question was: should your brand identity include motion? In 2025, though, that’s losing its relevance; the idea that static identities aren’t enough is widely accepted. So nowadays, the…
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What TV can teach creatives
Rokas – stock.adobe.com Looking for something decent to watch (or rewatch)? Well, these shows aren’t just fantastic; they also hold useful lessons for your creative career. It feels like your Netflix addiction is getting out of hand. You just watched seven episodes in one sitting and don’t know where the day went. That’s a huge…
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SUN designs a high-impact brand for new Challenge for Change initiative
Studio Up North brings inclusive yet impactful branding to a global initiative empowering everyday athletes to “go the distance” for a meaningful cause. A global collective of marketers, creatives, and volunteers has unveiled the launch identity for Challenge for Change, a new fundraising initiative that’s turning everyday movement into powerful impact. The campaign aims to…
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Is LinkedIn still a useful platform for creatives?
Image licensed via Adobe Stock As creatives abandon X, Facebook and Instagram, LinkedIn seems to be standing strong. But is it really the right platform for creative networking? We take the temperature of the community. At a time when platforms are rising and falling with alarming regularity, LinkedIn stands as something of an anomaly: a…
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“Every record was a battle… I was listening, like, ‘This is amazing!’ but Robert Fripp was reliving the pain and trying to find his way through that”: What Steven Wilson learned from remixing King Crimson
Admitting that arrogance played a role in accepting the challenge, Wilson was left with an even greater appreciation of Fripp’s achievements (LouderSound)
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Eddie Vedder releases anguished version of Neil Young classic The Needle And The Damage Done
The Pearl Jam singer’s version of Neil Young’s song about heroin addiction comes from an upcoming Bridge School benefit compilation (LouderSound)
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The Black Keys release extremely groovy single Babygirl
Babygirl comes from the upcoming Black Keys album No Rain, No Flowers (LouderSound)
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“We were all basket cases! But we created this thing called Metallica that’s been our refuge.” Kirk Hammett on 40 years in one of the biggest bands in the world
Toxic masculinity, matriarchal societies, fights with bandmates, Metallica’s future – Kirk Hammett tells all (LouderSound)
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Wet Leg look set to play two surprise tiny UK shows under the pseudonym Uma Thurman, and the first one is tonight!
Wet Leg have seemingly announced a pair of intimate shows under a pseudonym, with the first one taking place tonight. The Isle of Wight band are set to perform at Brighton’s Green Door Store (23rd March) and London’s Moth Club (24th March) under the name ‘Uma Thurman’. Though initially announced without revealing the band’s identity,…
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“The live recording sees the piece come to life… amid the sepulchral gloom there are moments of real beauty”: Roger Water’s Super Deluxe Box Set of his Dark Side Of The Moon Redux
The former Pink Floyd leader’s take on their 1973 signature album includes superior version of his moody reimagining. (LouderSound)
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“I was so sick. I had tunnel vision and couldn’t walk. I was crawling to the toilet and I thought I was going to die”: The unbelievable rise of Opeth, the band who went from death metal no-hopers to prog royalty
Inside one of the most remarkable success stories in modern metal (LouderSound)
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“It felt like there were dark times hanging over this album”: How hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot restarted the party on their second album, III
Chickenfoot’s second album, III, picked up where their debut left off (LouderSound)
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Ed Sheeran leads a call for £250m long-term music education funding in the UK
Ed Sheeran has penned an open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and UK government officials, calling for immediate long-term funding for music education in the UK. The letter, which has garnered over 500 signatures from across the music industry including Harry Styles, Central Cee, Coldplay, Stormzy, and Elton John, appeals for £250 million…
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“I feel like we’re more than a pile of bones and flesh. I don’t believe in the end of the spirit or soul”: How Gojira emerged from darkness and turned tragedy into strength with Magma
A life-changing loss shaped Gojira’s classic 2016 album Magma (LouderSound)
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Mia Wray’s debut album charts a course through identity, sexuality and artistic liberation
Meeting Mia Wray is like stumbling upon a journal you weren’t meant to read — except she’s left it open on purpose, dog-eared pages and all. The Melbourne-based artist’s debut album ‘hi, it’s nice to meet me’ arrives as both confession and celebration, a chronicle of self-discovery. Wray’s approach to unveiling her truth feels refreshingly…
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Dua Lipa brings out Troye Sivan to duet on ‘Rush’ at her Melbourne show
Dua Lipa has brought out Troye Sivan for a surprise performance of ‘Rush’ during her Melbourne show at Rod Laver Arena. The performance took place during Lipa’s fourth show of a five-night run at the venue, where she has been incorporating covers of Australian artists into her setlist. Before introducing ‘Rush’, Lipa addressed the crowd…
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“We have a lot of cool songs in Blink, it’s weird to me that’s the one!”: Blink-182 on the making of the “pretty little ballad” that became their biggest ever hit
The trio needed one more song to complete their third album, so Tom DeLonge went home and summoned up a classic… (LouderSound)
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10 brilliant new Irish artists you should listen to before next St. Patrick’s Day rolls into view
The Irish music scene continues to go from strength to strength, and here’s further proof (LouderSound)
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“It did sound like the nightmare Tony McPhee was trying to describe. Prog usually has softness and intricacy, but this wasn’t a record you disappeared into”: New Order’s Peter Hook hails Groundhogs’ Split
Long before he started playing bass, but after discovering Wishbone Ash and Curved Air, he was introduced to the pioneering power trio’s 1971 album by a future bandmate (LouderSound)
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Gene Simmons cancels 17 solo shows as Kiss announce unmasked reunion gig to mark fan club’s 50th anniversary
After announcing high-priced roadie experience for solo shows, Gene Simmons has cancelled more than half of upcoming tour (LouderSound)
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“Thank God that genre went away.” Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has no love for nu metal
Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine pulls no punches when it comes to nu metal bands (LouderSound)
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“People are intimidated, or say I give off some bad vibe. But if you want to get a reaction out of a crowd, you better have an ego”: How Disturbed’s David Draiman became the metal star the press loved to hate
In the 2000s, sections of the UK press hated Disturbed – and singer David Draiman was trying to work out why (LouderSound)
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“The conservatism of what’s called progressive rock these days appals me”: The life and times of Steve Hillage, the maverick guitarist who helped shape the sound of prog
Steve Hillage was one of the architects of 70s prog (LouderSound)
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“The music’s pretty progressive, but it’s not Rush is it? It’s not exactly Dream Theater.” TesseracT’s journey to debut album One
How young UK prog metal quintet TesseracT introduced themselves to the world back in 2010… (LouderSound)
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Glastonbury Festival announces Ani DiFranco, Billie Marten, Gabrielle Aplin and more for 2025 Acoustic Stage
Glastonbury have announced the line-up for their Acoustic Stage, adding new names to the 2025 festival bill. The stage, which serves as the festival’s home of blues, folk, contemporary and country music, will see Ani DiFranco headline on Friday 27th June, with The Searchers performing their final show. The day’s line-up also includes performances from…
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Damiano David, Japanese Breakfast and Sparks join Bilbao BBK Live 2025 line-up
Bilbao BBK Live have announced new additions to their 2025 line-up, including Måneskin frontman Damiano David, Japanese Breakfast and Sparks. The Spanish festival, which takes place between 10th-12th July in Kobetamendi, Bilbao, previously confirmed headliners Pulp, Kylie Minogue and RAYE in their first wave announcement. The initial line-up also featured Michael Kiwanuka, Nathy Peluso, Bad…
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Yungblud debuts three new songs at surprise London Scala show
Yungblud has unveiled three new songs during a surprise intimate show at London’s Scala. The Doncaster artist performed a four-song set at the King’s Cross venue, which included his latest single ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’ alongside three previously unheard tracks. The new material marks Yungblud’s first new music since 2024’s ‘Breakdown’. “It’s fucking good to be…
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SZA reveals Taylor Swift was open to songwriting collaboration
SZA has revealed discussions with Taylor Swift about a potential songwriting collaboration. During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the ‘Snooze’ singer spoke about her interactions with Swift at the Grammy Awards. “Every time she walks up to me or approaches me, I’m just like, ‘All right, this is happening, because that’s fully Taylor…
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Megan Thee Stallion wants to collaborate with Doechii on upcoming album
Megan Thee Stallion has expressed interest in collaborating with Doechii for her upcoming album ‘Megan: Act III’. During a recent TikTok live stream, the Houston rapper discussed her plans for potential features on the new record, which is currently in production. “Act III is being made,” Megan told viewers. “I’m really just trying to figure…
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Olivia Rodrigo covers No Doubt’s ‘Don’t Speak’ during Lollapalooza Chile set
Olivia Rodrigo has performed a cover of No Doubt’s ‘Don’t Speak’ during her headline set at Lollapalooza Chile. The performance took place at Parque Bicentenario de Cerrillos in Santiago on 21st March, where Rodrigo told the crowd: “I came here first because I wanted to see you guys so badly.” The No Doubt cover appeared…
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Evanescence tease Netflix collaboration with cryptic social media post
Evanescence have teased new content with a cryptic social media post, with Netflix potentially involved in the project. The band shared a clip featuring frontwoman Amy Lee counting numbers with her fingers, displaying three and two before making a horn gesture. The sequence has led to speculation about an announcement on 24th March. View this…
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“I’m not a role-playing games guy. I’m not about drinking beer and singing folk songs. I’m all about sex, blood and rock’n’roll”: How Finnish glam-goth metal icons The 69 Eyes blazed a trail for HIM
Before Ville Valo and HIM, there was Jyrki 69 and The 69 Eyes (LouderSound)
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“If you don’t like Bringing It All Back Home, you don’t like music. You should hand your ears back.” Bob Dylan’s game-changing album is 60 today and still astonishing
Yeah, I said it. (LouderSound)
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“I agreed to join the band when I was drunk. I’ve not much recollection of what went on!”: The chaotic story of Black Sabbath’s Born Again and the tour that inspired Spinal Tap
Black Sabbath’s Born Again: flawed classic or total disaster? Ian Gillan has opinions (LouderSound)
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“He came up three times gasping for help. The others thought he was goofing around. He wasn’t”: How doomed Beach Boy Dennis Wilson made his solo masterpiece Pacific Ocean Blue
Beach Boys drummer and singer Dennis Wilson made a cult classic with 1977’s Pacific Ocean Blue – a few years later he was dead (LouderSound)
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“That song was a sad, minor key drone…”: the 2000 single that is one of Pearl Jam’s oddest releases ever
The Seattle giants were determined to show they had moved on from being the band that had made Ten and Vs., and this strange lead single was their Exhibit A (LouderSound)
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“There was chicken-wire around the stage. Al Jourgensen was climbing around like a caged beast. I knew this was a guy for me”: Billy Gibbons’ wild tales of Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Muddy Waters and Ministry
Meet the only man to have played with Hendrix, the Stones and Chad Kroeger from Nickelback (LouderSound)
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“It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be here with these legends tonight.” Frank Carter leads the Sex Pistols for ‘secret’ celebratory return to London’s iconic 100 Club
Billed as ‘The SPOTS’, punk legends thrill fans old and new at legendary London club that helped birth punk (LouderSound)
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Lucy Dacus says new friendship with Chappell Roan helped during a difficult time
Lucy Dacus has opened up about her growing friendship with Chappell Roan, revealing how their mutual support has helped her navigate challenging moments in her career. In a new interview with People Magazine, the Boygenius member shared that she and her bandmates initially connected with Roan after the latter spoke out about fan behaviour. “When…
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The Black Keys share new single ‘Babygirl’ from upcoming album ‘No Rain, No Flowers’
The Black Keys have released their new single ‘Babygirl’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘No Rain, No Flowers’. The track, which features a piano-driven groove, was co-written with Grammy Award-winning songwriter Daniel Tashian and Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Scott Storch. It follows their previous single ‘The Night Before’ and marks the second preview of their…
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FKA Twigs reveals why she chose North West for collaboration on ‘Childlike Things’
FKA twigs has shared insights into her collaboration with North West on the track ‘Childlike Things’, which appears on her third studio album ‘EUSEXUA’. The track features West, the 11-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, delivering a verse in Japanese. Speaking in a new video posted to Instagram, twigs explained how the collaboration…
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The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now
Lord Of The Lost, Malevolence and The Haunted lead this week’s best new metal songs (LouderSound)
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“Friends of mine were saying, Give up on the dream, it’s not happening.” Tobias Forge recalls how forming Ghost helped him deal with a dawning realisation that his dream of becoming a successful musician wasn’t ever going to become a reality
And the moral of Tobias Forge’s story is: Don’t give up on your dreams (LouderSound)
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“Lars Ulrich came barging in. He’s like, ‘Hey, I’m Lars!’ F*** yeah you are!” Bullet For My Valentine’s Matt Tuck recalls meeting his heroes for the first time (and regrets falling out with Rob Zombie)
From touring with Iron Maiden and Guns N’ Roses to meeting Metallica, Killswitch Engage and Zakk Wylde, 2005 – 2007 was a massive time for Bullet For My Valentine (LouderSound)
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easyclear is teasing his debut EP ‘Green’ with new single ‘Teammate’
easyclear has announced their debut EP ‘Green’, due 25th April, alongside new single ‘Teammate’. The solo project of London-based artist Luke Deacon, the upcoming EP was produced by Alex O’Donovan at Strongroom Studios, drawing influence from artists including Arthur Russell, Bert Jansch, and Elliott Smith. “Teammate is a song about companionship in its many forms.…
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Canned Pineapple have dropped their new Tom Rees-produced EP, ‘Big Break’
Brighton’s Canned Pineapple have released their new EP ‘Big Break’ today (Friday, 21st March), featuring six new tracks. The EP, produced by Tom Rees (Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard/The Bug Club/Panic Shack), showcases the band’s energetic post-punk infused indie-rock sound. “‘Big Break’ is our tongue in cheek exploration of the idea that a band can ‘make it’…
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Miso Extra has dropped a new single, ‘POP’
Miso Extra has shared her new single ‘POP’, the latest track to be taken from her forthcoming debut album ‘Earcandy’. The Japanese-British singer and producer’s new track features production from members of indie-pop collective MICHELLE, blending K-Pop and UK Garage influences with lyrics in both English and Japanese. The single was recorded at Damon Albarn’s…
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Polly Money releases new EP ‘T-Shirt Nothing Else’ and behind-the-scenes video
Polly Money has released her new EP ‘T-Shirt Nothing Else’, alongside a behind-the-scenes video for the track ’30 Minutes’. The five-track EP includes opening number ‘Milk & Honey’, which explores themes of queer romance, followed by ‘I’m not proud’. The collection also features ’30 Minutes’, title track ‘T-Shirt’, and closing number ‘Anything’, which reflects on…
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Fontaines D.C. blend Bring Me The Horizon and Nirvana for Triple J cover
Fontaines D.C. have released a cover version of Bring Me The Horizon’s ‘Can You Feel My Heart’, which incorporates elements of Nirvana’s ‘Heart-Shaped Box’. The performance, recorded for Triple J’s ‘Like A Version’ series, sees the Irish band reimagining the track from Bring Me The Horizon’s 2013 album ‘Sempiternal’, blending it with Nirvana’s song from…
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Green Day to film movie scene at free LA Palladium concert next week
Green Day are set to play a free show at LA’s The Palladium next week, which will be featured in their upcoming movie ‘New Years Rev’. The performance, taking place on 25th March, will be filmed as a New Year’s Eve concert scene. The band will perform several songs multiple times during the shoot, which…
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Drake’s lawyers claim millions took Kendrick Lamar’s pedophile accusations as fact
Drake’s legal team have claimed that “millions of people” interpreted Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics as literal accusations of pedophilia, as part of an ongoing legal dispute with Universal Music Group. The Toronto rapper’s Frozen Moments LLC filed a dispute against UMG in New York last November, alleging the publisher had “artificially inflated” streams for Lamar’s track…
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Yungblud reveals Lewis Capaldi is working on new music
Yungblud has revealed that Lewis Capaldi is working on new material, describing the Scottish singer-songwriter’s upcoming music as “great”. Speaking to The Sun whilst promoting his latest single ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’, Yungblud offered an update on his close friend’s progress. “I have heard his new music, and it sounds great. He is getting his mental…
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From rage to release: Phoebe Green unpacks her most vulnerable EP to date, ‘The Container’
There’s something beautifully defiant about retreating to your childhood bedroom to make pop music. Manchester’s Phoebe Green did exactly that, splitting time between her flat and her parents’ house in Lytham St Annes to craft her new EP ‘The Container’. Written and produced primarily by Green herself, it’s a collection that trades big-budget polish for…
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Static Dress have dropped a new one-minute track ‘death to the overground’
Static Dress have released new track ‘death to the overground’, a 78-second burst of intense energy that marks a heavier direction for the band. The track, which has been a staple of their live performances, arrives as a fully realised studio version. Static Dress have developed the song to showcase a more extreme iteration of…
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Mogwai and Lankum to play South Facing Festival 2025 at Crystal Palace Park
Mogwai and Lankum have announced a joint outdoor performance at London’s Crystal Palace Park as part of the 2025 South Facing festival. The show, scheduled for 7th August, marks Mogwai’s only UK summer appearance of the year and Lankum’s sole London performance of 2025. The announcement follows Mogwai’s recent release of their eleventh studio album…
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Ashnikko returns with new single ‘Itty Bitty’
Ashnikko have returned with their new single ‘Itty Bitty’, released via Warner Records. The track, co-written by Ashnikko alongside Skyler Stonestreet and Slinger, with Slinger also handling production duties, features a heavy bassline and marks their first new material since 2023’s ‘WEEDKILLER’ album. “There’s nothing more effective for healing a broken heart than an itty…
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MARINA has shared a brand new single, ‘Cupid’s Girl’
Marina has shared new single ‘Cupid’s Girl’, following the release of ‘Butterfly’ last month. The new track features a psychedelic chorus and sees the Welsh artist delivering lines including “Cupid, you’re so stupid / trying to resist my kiss” and “But you know I never miss / Baby you just need to relax / Don’t…
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Cool new prog you must hear from Matt Berry, Swallow The Sun, Alex Henry Foster and more in our all-new Tracks Of The Week
Ace new proggy sounds from AVAWAVES, Transcendence, TÖRZS, Constellations Of Atlas and more… (LouderSound)
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Pet Shop Boys are going to play a greatest hits show at Sandringham Estate, with support from Scissor Sisters
Pet Shop Boys are set to bring their ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ show to The Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with special guests Scissor Sisters joining them for the performance on 14th August. The concert marks one of four large-scale outdoor music events taking place at the estate from 14th to 17th August, with…
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Artist Spotlight: William Darkdrac
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Dot To Dot Festival has added 130 local acts to this year’s Bristol and Nottingham events
Dot To Dot Festival has announced more than 130 local acts for their 20th anniversary edition, taking place across Bristol and Nottingham during the May Bank Holiday weekend. The festival’s third wave of artists sees My First Time, Grandmas House (pictured), Mother Vulture, The New Cut, Clemencie and Sober Sundays joining the Bristol line-up on…
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Raw honesty and indie-pop hooks: Kayla Grace is finding her voice
DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY Kayla Grace has an energy about her that seems to buzz with anticipation – fitting for an artist on the cusp of releasing music she describes as the most personal work she’s ever made. At 22, she’s spent the past year crafting a follow-up to her…
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The Pill have returned with chaotic new single ‘Problem’ ahead of their dates with HotWax and Panic Shack
The Pill have shared their new single ‘Problem’ via AWAL. The Isle of Wight duo have already established themselves live, having supported Big Special, played Isle of Wight Festival, and sold out London’s Old Blue Last. The band are set to join HotWax and Panic Shack for upcoming tour dates, alongside appearances at The Great…
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Witch Post have shared new single ‘The Wolf’ ahead of their debut EP
Witch Post have shared new single ‘The Wolf’, taken from their forthcoming debut EP ‘Beast’, set for release on 16th April. The duo, comprising Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser, formed after a chance meeting between the two artists, who discovered they originated from namesake towns in Scotland and Montana, respectively. “Last night I left a…
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Keo have released debut single ‘I Lied, Amber’ following their sold-out London show
Keo have shared their debut single ‘I Lied, Amber’ via AWAL, following a sold-out performance at London’s Oslo. The track showcases the band’s blend of layered shoegaze guitars and rhythmic elements, drawing influence from artists like Jeff Buckley and Radiohead. “It’s about pretending to trust somebody and lying to yourself that you do. Letting your…
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Good Neighbours have released a star struck new single, ‘Starry Eyed’
Good Neighbours have released their new single ‘Starry Eyed’, written during their time in Los Angeles this January. The track, which the duo road-tested during their recent North American tour with Foster The People, arrives ahead of their upcoming UK Adolescence Tour in April. “We wrote Starry Eyed very off the cuff while we were…
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“Twiddly Iron Maiden harmonies, 80s German thrash riffs, horror soundtrack bombast and sexy goth allure: it’s peak Cradle.” The Screaming Of The Valkyries continues Cradle Of Filth’s glorious second golden age
Fourteen albums in, Cradle Of Filth reconnect with their roots to produce an expansive, era-encompassing epic (LouderSound)
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Sam Ryder is back with his new single ‘White Lies’ after a Nashville reinvention
Sam Ryder has returned with new single ‘White Lies’. The track, co-written by Ryder and Nick Lobel (Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles), arrives via independent label Artist Theory following a period of reflection for the BRIT-nominated artist. During this time, Ryder spent time in Nashville developing new material and redefining his sound. “I’ve been taking…
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Flyte have shared their new single ‘Emily and Me’, a postcard from LA
Flyte have shared their new single ‘Emily and Me’, marking their second release of 2025 following last month’s ‘I’m Not There’. The British duo, comprising Will Taylor and Nick Hill, recorded the track during an intensive two-month writing period in the West Country with BRIT Award-winning producer Ethan Johns, known for his work with Paul…
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FLO have teamed up with Chy Cartier for a ‘Get It Till I’m Gone’ remix
FLO have released a remix of ‘Get It Till I’m Gone’ featuring British rapper Chy Cartier, taken from their debut album ‘Access All Areas’, which arrived via Island Records last year. The collaboration follows a surprise joint performance earlier this month. The new version features Cartier’s verses alongside FLO’s original vocals and harmonies. “We’re so…
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“It’s a moody, beautiful song.” Watch Fontaines D.C. blend Nirvana and Bring Me The Horizon classics into one beautifully atmospheric, synth-led cover
Fontaines D.C. create musical mash-up magic for Australian radio station triple j’s popular Like A Version series (LouderSound)
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“Fans can fulminate over the tracklisting – ‘Where the hell is The Fountain Of Lamenth?!’ – but it hits all the right beats”: Rush’s R50 is a luxurious celebration with an emotional punch at the end
Multi-format box set cherrypicks at least one track from every studio and live album of the Canadian giants’ career (LouderSound)
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MØ tackles her endless to-do list with fun new single ‘Keep Møving’
MØ is teasing her fourth studio album ‘Plæygirl’, due 16th May, with new single ‘Keep Møving’. The Danish artist’s latest track examines the pressures of unrealistic expectations, and features production from Nick Sylvester, with contributions from Elliott Kozel and The Dare. “‘Keep Møving’ is an ironic take on my endless to-do list,” MØ explains. “It’s…
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BTS’ j-hope has released his new hip-hop single ‘Mona Lisa’, celebrating unique beauty
BTS’ j-hope has released a new solo single ‘MONA LISA’, accompanied by a music video. The hip-hop/R&B track, which follows his recent single ‘Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)’ released earlier this month, celebrates individuality and unique beauty. The song’s title draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting. j-hope contributed to the track’s production, working alongside…
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Floating Points and CASISDEAD are going to headline Rally Festival in London
RALLY Festival has announced the lineup for its third edition, set to take place in London’s Southwark Park on 23rd August. The one-day music and arts festival, co-curated by NTS, GALA and Bird On The Wire, will feature a headline live performance from Floating Points, who will perform material from their album ‘Cascade’ alongside selections…
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Mae Muller has returned with her new dance-pop single ‘Breakaway’ after a 15-month break
Mae Muller has returned with new single ‘Breakaway’, marking her first release as an independent artist following a 15-month hiatus. The track, produced by Herik Michelsen, sees Muller exploring new territory, blending electronic elements with pop sensibilities. The accompanying video, directed by Ben Cole, is out later today (Friday, 21st March). “I wrote Breakaway in…
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Calum Bowie has dropped his debut EP ‘Through The Window’ featuring new single ‘Your Anthem’
Calum Bowie has released his debut EP ‘Through The Window’, featuring new single ‘Your Anthem’ via Capitol/Polydor Label Group. The Scottish singer-songwriter’s five-track collection includes previously released singles ‘Dream Of My Own’ and ‘Wherever She Goes’, arriving as he concludes his sold-out UK tour. The EP’s latest single, ‘Your Anthem’, was written when Bowie was…
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Bastille have confirmed a 15-year anniversary UK arena tour for November 2025
Bastille have announced a UK arena tour for November 2025, celebrating their first fifteen years as a band. The nine-date run, titled ‘From All Sides – Songs From The First Fifteen Years’, will mark the group’s first UK arena shows in over three years. The tour opens at Plymouth Pavilions on 6th November before concluding…
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Code, chaos and car boot sales: Erin LeCount’s unconventional path to electronic enlightenment
FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY In an unassuming garden shed, Erin LeCount is crafting renaissance orchestras from plastic keyboards and computers. It’s a duality captured at the heart of her new EP ‘I Am Digital, I Am Divine’ – a collection that explores what it means to feel simultaneously mechanical and transcendent. The juxtaposition of synthetic…
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“I don’t know how we did it. Well, I do actually. We snorted a lot of cocaine”: Elkie Brooks looks back on wild times with Vinegar Joe and six decades of rock’n’roll
Catch British singer Elkie Brooks on her farewell tour after more than half a century at the microphone (LouderSound)
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“The KKK were phoning my house and threatening me”: Propagandhi have been infuriating fascists for 40 years – and they still have plenty to say
Canada’s premiere punks talk about their new album At Peace, searching for comfort in the chaos and antagonising the KKK (LouderSound)
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The Brian Fallon and Gaslight Anthem albums you should definitely listen to
With The Gaslight Anthem and solo Brian Fallon has made some marvellous records, but industry pressures extracted a heavy toll (LouderSound)
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“It’s not like anything else I’ve written… I sank into it, and before I knew there was nothing of me there. That’s when magic happens”: How Roger Hodgson created Supertramp’s most ambitious song, and why he won’t say what it means
Inspired by the Beatles, a famous piece of classical music and the post-war era, Fool’s Overture isn’t the band’s longest song – but it’s by far their most complex and intense (LouderSound)
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Fifty reasons why three Canadian oddballs became a treasured part of rock history
Rush’s career-spanning box set R50 is a chronological 50-track anthology that documents the trio’s five-decade arc (LouderSound)
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“I think it could happen… I could have the beginnings of a Queen song right there in front of me now”: Brian May speaks about the possibility of new Queen music
Just get on with it, lads (LouderSound)
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Damon Albarn previews new electro-opera sequel to Mozart’s The Magic Flute
Damon Albarn has unveiled details of his new electro-opera ‘The Magic Flute II: La Malédiction’, which premieres at the Théâtre du Lido in Paris on 27th March. The opera is based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s 1807 work ‘The Magic Flute Part II’, a sequel to Mozart’s original 1791 opera that was never set to…
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Tim Burgess announces free Manchester Merch Market for bands to sell merchandise commission-free
Tim Burgess has announced a new free event called Merch Market, taking place across multiple Manchester venues, where bands and artists can sell their merchandise without commission. The Charlatans frontman will host his own stall at the event, offering merchandise and rarities from his personal collection, including five exclusive Charlatans ‘Sproston Green’ sports bags ahead…
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Björk’s Cornucopia concert film is getting a global theatrical release
Björk has announced a limited theatrical release of her concert film ‘Cornucopia’, set to arrive in cinemas globally on 7th May. The film, created in collaboration with Mercury Studios, captures footage from the Cornucopia concert tour, which ran from May 2019 to December 2023. The tour, which comprised 45 shows across North America, Europe, Oceania…
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Guns N’ Roses announce the arrival of their seventh drummer
The news arrives 24 hours after the departure of long-serving sticksman Frank Ferrer was announced (LouderSound)
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WU LYF have announced their first live shows in 13 years
WU LYF have announced their return with a series of live shows, marking their first performances in 13 years. The Manchester band, who released their sole album ‘Go Tell Fire to the Mountain’ in 2011, are set to play three hometown shows alongside festival appearances in France and Belgium. The announcement follows frontperson Ellery James…
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Kneecap criticise Irish PM Micheál Martin over Trump meeting and Palestine stance: “He’s a scumbag of the highest order”
Kneecap have criticised Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin following his recent White House meeting with US President Donald Trump. The Belfast rap group took issue with Martin’s comments during the Oval Office meeting, where he praised Trump’s approach to peace initiatives in Gaza. This came despite other Irish political parties, including Sinn Fein, choosing to…
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Beyoncé adds second Las Vegas show to her Cowboy Carter tour
Beyoncé has added a second Las Vegas date to her upcoming ‘Cowboy Carter’ world tour. The additional show at Allegiant Stadium will take place on 26th July, following the previously announced date at the same venue on 25th July. The dates come as part of her extensive world tour in support of her latest album…
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L’objectif set out in pursuit of fame and self-discovery with their new single ‘Burbank’
L’objectif have shared their new single ‘Burbank’, released via Dance To The Radio. The Leeds alt-rock quartet’s latest track follows January’s ‘Goth Kids’ and arrives ahead of their upcoming UK headline tour this April. The band are also set to appear at Live At Leeds In The Park and Kendal Calling festivals this summer. “‘Burbank’…
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St Vincent has a new song, ‘DOA’, on the Death of a Unicorn film soundtrack
St. Vincent is set to release new track ‘DOA’ as part of the soundtrack for A24’s Death of a Unicorn. The track, written, produced and performed by Annie Clark, has been mixed by Cian Riordan and is set for release on 28th March. The film’s score has been composed by Dan Romer and Giosuè Greco.…
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Actual space scientists and Prog Magazine discuss prog, space and the new Steven Wilson album
Alexander Milas and Mark McCaughrean from Space Rocks, Prog Editor Jerry Ewing and solar scientist Miho Janvier discuss prog, space and The Overview. (LouderSound)
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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett announces new book with help from Jason Momoa: “I hope all of you enjoy this journey as much as I did!”
The Collection: Kirk Hammett, announced in a video narrated by Aquaman star Jason Momoa, offers a look at the Metallica player’s famously massive guitar stash (LouderSound)
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Every Lacuna Coil album ranked from worst to best
We’ve ranked every studio album to bear the Lacuna Coil logo, from In A Reverie to Sleepless Empire (LouderSound)
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Ever wondered what it’s like putting on a metal festival? Music podcast Two Promoters One Pod reveals all
Created by Damnation organiser Gavin McInally and 2000 Trees/ArcTanGent boss James Scarlett, Two Promoters One Pod shares behind the scenes stories of the music world (LouderSound)
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With her second album, Jensen McRae embraces narrator syndrome to turn observation into art
FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Jensen McRae’s extraordinary memory doesn’t just serve as a songwriting tool: it’s her superpower, with the Los Angeles-based artist possessing an almost supernatural ability to transform fleeting moments into more. “I think I notice things other people don’t always notice,” she says. “Sometimes I startle people with how much I remember…
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Picture Parlour’s great adventure: Time away has helped shape their bold new direction, and now they’re back and raring to go
Sometimes, stepping back helps everything come into focus. Over the past year, Picture Parlour have quietly honed their identity, focussing their lineup on the core duo of Katherine Parlour (vocals and guitar) and Ella Risi (guitar), and finding fresh energy in the possibilities of a more streamlined setup. Now, on the cusp of their headline…
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Conan Gray has released a 5th anniversary edition of ‘Kid Krow’, with unreleased track
Conan Gray has released a special anniversary edition of debut album ‘Kid Krow’ to mark five years since its original release. The new digital version, titled ‘Kid Krow, Decomposed (5 Year Anniversary)’, features one previously unreleased track, ‘Bed Rest’, alongside two new live recordings of ‘The Cut That Always Bleeds’ and ‘Heather (Lost Verse Version)’,…
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green star have announced their debut EP ‘Bleeding Swirls’ with noisy new single ‘four-o-five’
green star have announced their debut EP ‘bleeding swirls’, set for release on 2nd May via GSR Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared new single ‘four-o-five’. “Four-o-five is flooded with energy revelatory imagery and raucous guitars, and there is a noisy power struggle between facing your wrongdoings and celebrating your emergent freedom,” green…
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MOULD are haunted by the ghost of a killer bird on their new single ‘FRANCES’
Bristol’s MOULD have shared new single ‘FRANCES’, the third preview of their upcoming EP ‘Almost Feels Like Purpose’. The track arrives ahead of the EP’s release via 5dB Records, which was recorded at Bristol’s Humm Studios during summer 2024. The new collection follows previous singles ‘CHUNKS’ and ‘SNAILS’. Speaking about the new single, vocalist Joe…
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James Marriott visits a dodgy dentist in his new video for ‘Toothache’
James Marriott has shared new single ‘Toothache’, the latest preview of his upcoming second album ‘Don’t Tell The Dog’. The Brighton artist’s new track follows previous single ‘I Don’t Want To Live Like This’, which topped the Official Singles Downloads Chart, and his recent Dork cover too. “‘Toothache’ is probably the most damning song I’ve…
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Wardruna just led a Nordic ritual in London’s most beautiful venue, and I’ve never seen anything like it before
Supported by cellist extraordinaire Jo Quail, the shaman dazzle with their powerful voices and mystical production (LouderSound)
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Witch Fever have booked a London headline show at Blondies Brewery
Witch Fever have announced a one-off London headline show at Blondies Brewery on 10th May. The Manchester four-piece will be joined by Birmingham hardcore punk band FLESH CREEP and London’s queercore trio Shooting Daggers for the performance. Tickets go on sale on 21st March. The announcement follows the release of their new single ‘Dead To…
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Japanese Breakfast has debuted her new song ‘Magic Mountain’ and covered Donna Lewis with SASAMI in session for the BBC
Japanese Breakfast has debuted a live version of new track ‘Magic Mountain’ during a BBC Radio session, alongside a cover of Donna Lewis’ ‘I Love You Always Forever’. Michelle Zauner performed the unreleased song, taken from her forthcoming album ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’, due 21st March, as part of a three-song session. The…
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“We took it badly – ‘No one wants us any more!’ We’d never been through the school of hard knocks. We didn’t know what it meant to work hard”: When ELP collapsed, Carl Palmer’s career-long lucky streak ended. But he didn’t give up
Born into a musical family and a pro by his teenage years with a real-life education in backstage realities, the passionate drummer has seen dreams come true with Arthur Brown, Atomic Rooster, Asia, Mike Oldfield and others (LouderSound)
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Are You Listening? Festival has confirmed the Friday warmup for 2025’s event
Reading’s Are You Listening? Festival has announced the warm-up show for this year’s event. Performing on Friday 9th May, the day before the festival, will be Sprints (pictured), Mandrake Handshake, and YAANG. The main event meanwhile will host Sprints, BIG SPECIAL, Benefits, Coach Party, Honeyglaze, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Alien Chicks and loads more. Last year, the festival…
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Glasgow punk band Soapbox have announced their ‘Lock In’ EP, and shared a new single
Glasgow punk band SOAPBOX are set to release their new EP ‘LOCK IN’ on 25th April, alongside sharing new single ‘Do As Ur Told’. The band draw influence from acts including The Damned, Soft Play, Amyl and the Sniffers and Viagra Boys. Speaking about their music, they say “we all have a severe praise kink…
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Yungblud has announced a surprise London show at Scala this Friday
YUNGBLUD has announced his first UK show of the year, with a surprise intimate performance at London’s Scala set for 21st March. The Doncaster artist will take to the stage following the release of their new single ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’, which premiered as Jack Saunders’ Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1. The nine-minute track marks…
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Rocío Egio on embracing dyslexia, mediterranean roots, and finding freedom in illustration
Credit: Estudio Gagarin Whether she’s working with The New York Times, teaching workshops on creative voice, or crafting guides for cinnamon farmers, Rocío Egío’s career is a celebration of curiosity, culture, and the endless power of images to connect us all. Rocío Egío’s work is instantly recognisable — vibrant colours, charming compositions and a warmth…
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How creative agencies can collaborate to deliver extraordinary results
By combining strategic brand-building with ambitious creative execution, SIDE ST and A LINE are showcasing how agencies with distinct expertise can work together to create compelling and strategically sound identities. In the world of branding and design, collaboration is often the key to unlocking transformative creative work. But what happens when two agencies, each with…
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14 illustrated T-shirts that creatives will love this Spring
I Like Pints Tee by Proper Good As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with creative and unique T-shirts that showcase your personality and style. Here’s a curated selection of standout T-shirts we’ve spotted recently, all bursting with colour and beautifully illustrated. T-shirts shouldn’t just keep you warm. At…
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Chicago Fire FC kicks off MLS Season with a brand refresh
With a new coach, a fresh campaign, and a new creative direction led by Someoddpilot, Chicago Fire FC is ready to reignite the city’s passion for soccer. Chicago Fire FC is kicking off the 2025 MLS season with a major reset, both on and off the pitch. Alongside hiring former USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter and…
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“About ten years later I just needed to get rid of the leg, it was just too much pain”: Six things you need to know about Shaman’s Harvest
Shaman’s Harvest’s Nate Hunt on surviving workplace falls, deadly tornados and Chad Kroeger parties (LouderSound)
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“There will never be another to occupy her throne”: Last year Iron Maiden’s iconic Ed Force One 747 was scrapped – but now you can wear it
Parts of Iron Maiden’s famous flying tour bus have been upcycled (LouderSound)
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“The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence”: Guns N’ Roses announce departure of long-serving drummer Frank Ferrer
Frank Farrer has been behind the Guns N’ Roses kit for 19 years (LouderSound)
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Aitch has released a new independent single, ‘Bounce’
Aitch has released his new single ‘Bounce’ via NQ Records, marking his first independent release. The Manchester rapper’s latest track follows his recent surprise release ‘Straight Rhymez 2’, a reimagining of his 2018 breakout single, and ‘Raving In The Studio’, a collaboration with Mancunian producer Bou. Beyond his musical endeavours, Aitch has recently completed a…
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Charli XCX begins filming her A24 mockumentary The Moment in London
Charli XCX has begun filming her upcoming A24 film ‘The Moment’ in London, with four new cast members joining the production. Rish Shah, Isaac Cole Powell, Kate Berlant, and Jamie Demetriou have been added to the project, joining previously announced cast members Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, and Trew Mullen. The film, based on Charli XCX’s…
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Billie Marten has announced a new album, ‘Dog Eared’
Billie Marten has announced her fifth album ‘Dog Eared’, set for release on 18th July via Fiction Records. The folk artist recorded the new LP at Sugar Mountain studio in New York with producer Phil Weinrobe. The album features collaborations with various musicians, including Sam Evian and Dirty Projectors’ Maia Friedman. The record follows Marten’s…
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Låpsley releases new single ‘Hurricane’ and announces UK tour dates
Låpsley has shared her new single ‘Hurricane’, alongside announcing a run of UK tour dates for October. The track marks her first release as a fully independent artist, following her previous works including debut album ‘Long Way Home’, 2020’s ‘Through Water’, 2023’s ‘Cautionary Tales Of Youth’, and last year’s EP ‘A Guilty Heart Can Never…
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Lola Young: “People are saying I’m a nepo baby because my great aunt wrote The Gruffalo. I mean what kind of rubbish is that?”
Lola Young has addressed speculation about her background and industry connections in a new interview with Capital Buzz. The singer-songwriter has responded to claims regarding her relation to ‘The Gruffalo’ author Julia Donaldson, who is her great aunt. “People are saying I’m a nepo baby because my great aunt wrote The Gruffalo. I mean what…
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Shamir has announced “final album”, ‘Ten’
Shamir has announced ‘Ten’, stated as his final album, set for release this spring via Kill Rock Stars. The record is set to feature a collection of songs written by close collaborators, unused demos, and previously discarded tracks that have been reimagined. The album’s first single, ‘Neverwannago’, written by Portland musician Andrew Harmon, arrives alongside…
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Wet Leg announce intimate shows in New York and Los Angeles
Wet Leg are set to play two intimate shows in New York and Los Angeles, marking their first performances of 2025. The Isle of Wight duo have announced the special dates following the release of a 30-second teaser of their first new music in three years. “Hey there neighbor been a while hasn’t it? why…
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Nova Twins have shared a video for new single ‘Soprano’ ahead of their third album
Nova Twins are teasing their third album ‘Parasites & Butterflies’, set for release on 29th August via Marshall Records, with a new video for their latest single ‘Soprano’. The duo have worked with producer Rich Costey (Foo Fighters, Muse, Deftones, Sam Fender) on the album, which was recorded in Vermont, USA. Speaking about the record,…
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Noah Cyrus has teamed up with Fleet Foxes for her new single ‘Don’t Put It All On Me’
Noah Cyrus has returned with new single ‘Don’t Put It All On Me’, featuring Fleet Foxes. The track, released via RECORDS/Columbia Records, marks the first collaboration between the two artists and was written by Noah’s brother, Braison. “I have always been the observer in our family, and Braison wrote about how I tend to carry…
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Welly – Big in the Suburbs
Label: VertexReleased: 21st March 2025 Coming of age in Britain’s endless sprawl of semis and roundabouts isn’t exactly the stuff of rock mythology. Unless, that is, you’re Welly – the five-piece who’ve spent the last year building a reputation on witty indie-pop singles and rowdy live shows that make the everyday feel worthy of examination. ‘Big…
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Polly Money – T-Shirt Nothing Else EP
Label: CoolOnlineReleased: 20th March 2025 Polly Money’s debut EP begins with a confession. Not the whispered-in-a-dimly-lit-room kind, but the sort that sparkles and shimmers across five tracks of pristine indie-pop. Fresh from arena tours with The 1975, Money could have easily gone big and bombastic. Instead, ‘T-Shirt Nothing Else’ turns inward, creating something that feels like…
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Phoebe Green – The Container EP
Label:Released: 21st March 2025 Phoebe Green continues to chronicle life’s messiest moments with disarming frankness on ‘The Container’ EP. The Manchester artist’s latest offering builds on the promise of her debut ‘Lucky Me’, trading some of its polished edges for raw bedroom-pop vulnerability that hits even closer to home. ‘Rage Of A Kid’ opens with gauzy…
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The Horrors – Night Life
Label: FictionReleased: 21st March 2025 The Horrors are one of those bands who are always reliably brilliant. They never let you down and are always inventive and mystifying, dark and alluring. Most importantly, they are still here, which few people would have predicted when they emerged with the unhinged scrappy punk chaos of their debut ‘Strange…
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Japanese Breakfast – For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)
Label: Dead OceansReleased: 21st March 2025 Melancholy can come in waves, or it can be a pervasive all-encompassing presence that inflects everything. For Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, melancholy and channelling that sense of sadness into creative magic is the spirit that informs her stunning fourth album ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad Women)’. Befitting the first…
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“It’s fun to hang out in a room and write something that you think is heavy as f**k.” A cast member from award-winning TV show The Bear has started a new hardcore punk band with Alexisonfire guitarist Wade MacNeil
Is the world ready for Neil Fak the punk rocker? All will be revealed when Pig Pen play their debut gig next month (LouderSound)
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Stormzy is going to receive an honorary doctorate in law from Cambridge University
Stormzy is set to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge, marking his second such accolade to date. The grime artist will be awarded a Doctorate in Law at a special ceremony in the Senate-House on 25th June, recognising his philanthropic work across education, music, sport and literature. The ceremony will be presided…
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Billie Marten has announced her fifth album ‘Dog Eared’ with new single ‘Feeling’
Billie Marten has announced her fifth album ‘Dog Eared’, set for release on 18th July via Fiction Records. The British folk artist recorded the album in New York during summer 2024 with producer Phil Weinrobe at Sugar Mountain studio. The record features contributions from an array of musicians, including Núria Graham, Josh Crumbly, Mike Haldeman,…
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Clairo’s night at London’s Eventim Apollo is a masterclass in how to make a sit-down show not boring
The conversation pit, an interior design feature for spacious living rooms, features sofas arranged in a U shape facing one another rather than facing technology, for the sole purpose of relaxing and chatting. They haven’t been popular since the 1970s. Tonight, Clairo turns London’s Eventim Apollo stage into one. Her third album, 2024’s ‘Charm’, pulls…
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DE’WAYNE explores deep connections with his new single ‘biological’
DE’WAYNE has released his new single ‘biological’, available now via Fearless Records. The new track follows last month’s ‘highway robbery’, and explores themes of instinctive love and human connection. “I wrote ‘biological’ because I wanted to capture that feeling of love that’s so deep, it doesn’t feel like a choice—it just is,” DE’WAYNE explains. “I’ve…
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“Those sultry licks get weirder and weirder, until they resemble the sound of a UFO taking off.” Masked metal weirdos Imperial Triumphant go straight on new album Goldstar
Imperial Triumphant’s Goldstar is their most accessible record yet – but still weirder than a box of frogs (LouderSound)
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“It was a middle finger to everyone who’d told us we wouldn’t do anything.” A track-by-track guide to Bullet For My Valentine’s The Poison
Frontman Matt Tuck shares the stories behind the songs on Bullet’s groundbreaking debut (LouderSound)
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Sleigh Bells share a summer-themed new single ahead of their seventh album
Sleigh Bells have shared ‘This Summer’, the third track to be released from their upcoming seventh album ‘Bunky Becky Birthday Boy’. The noise-pop duo, comprising producer/guitarist Derek Miller and vocalist Alexis Krauss, have crafted the new album as a follow-up to 2021’s ‘Texis’. “We joked around about writing our version of a summer song, but…
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Illustrator Spotlight: Minji Seo
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Gilla Band’s Alan Duggan-Borges has shared a new The Null Club single with E L U C I D, ‘Frameshift’
The Null Club, the new project from Gilla Band’s Alan Duggan-Borges, have shared new single ‘Frameshift’, featuring Brooklyn-based rapper E L U C I D. The track follows their debut single ‘Slip Angle’, which featured Mandy, Indiana’s Valentine Caulfield. The new offering will appear on their self-titled debut EP, set for release on 4th April,…
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Irish post-punk band Basht. have released their new single ‘Vain’
Basht. have released their new single ‘Vain’, out now via Lab Records. The Irish post-punk outfit, who operate as a studio duo but perform as a four-piece live, have recently supported acts including Wunderhorse, Been Stellar and bdrmm. The single marks the first preview of their upcoming EP ‘Bitter & Twisted’, produced by Richard McNamara…
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Robert Smith is going to curate a week of Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at Royal Albert Hall in 2026
Teenage Cancer Trust have announced the addition of a special Erased Tapes showcase to their Royal Albert Hall concert series, alongside news that The Cure’s Robert Smith will curate the 2026 edition of the event. The Erased Tapes show, taking place on 29th March, will feature performances from Penguin Cafe, Daniel Brandt, Douglas Dare, and…
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Ava Max has dropped a new music video for ‘Lost Your Faith’ featuring Finn Wittrock
Ava Max has released a new music video for her latest single ‘Lost Your Faith’, directed by Claire Arnold and starring Finn Wittrock alongside Max. The release marks Max’s first single of 2025, with the artist hinting at a larger body of work in development. “Lost Your Faith is a message of love and hope,”…
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Savages drummer Fay Milton has announced a new album, ‘Goddess’, featuring Elena Tonra and more
Goddess, a new collaborative project curated and produced by Fay Milton of Savages, have announced their self-titled debut album ‘Goddess’, set for release on 30th May via Bella Union. The project has shared their first single ‘Shadows’, featuring vocals from Elena Tonra (Ex:Re / Daughter), alongside Hinako Omori on piano and Ayse Hassan (Savages) on…
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“Katatonia should have been laid to rest!” Anders Nyström hits back after Katatonia split
Katatonia announced they’d split with founding member and guitarist Anders Nyström earlier this week (LouderSound)
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Kae Tempest has released a new single, ‘Statue In The Square’ – their first since 2022
Kae Tempest has released their new single ‘Statue In The Square’ via Island Records. The track, produced by Fraser T Smith, marks Tempest’s first release since 2022’s ‘I Saw Light’, which featured Grian Chatten and appeared on their album ‘The Line Is A Curve’. “There is power in showing up for yourself and showing up…
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Artemas has shared two new singles ahead of his upcoming festival performances
Artemas has shared two new singles, ‘southbound’ and ‘test drive’, marking one year since the release of his breakthrough track ‘i like the way you kiss me’. The UK-based, BRIT Award-nominated singer, songwriter and producer’s latest releases also follow his ‘yustyna’ mixtape, and two sold-out headline tours in 2024. His upcoming dates in full read:…
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Marika Hackman has released a new version of ‘Skin’ featuring Laura Marling
Marika Hackman has shared a new version of ‘Skin’ featuring Laura Marling, recorded as part of Abbey Road’s annual collaboration with Pitchfork London. The track, which originally appeared on Hackman’s debut album ‘We Slept At Last’, has been reimagined to mark the record’s 10th anniversary. The new version was recorded between The Gatehouse, Abbey Road…
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Lip Filler embrace an “angsty-emotional rock vibe” for their new single ‘Laugh Track’
Lip Filler have released their new single ‘Laugh Track’ ahead of their upcoming UK tour. The London-based band recorded the track directly to tape with St Francis Hotel, known for their work with Little Simz and Greentea Peng. It explores themes of helplessness when watching someone’s self-destructive behaviour. “It’s taken us a while but we’re…
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NCT’s Mark teams up with Haechan for new single ‘+82 Pressin”
NCT’s Mark has shared new single ‘+82 Pressin”, featuring fellow NCT member Haechan, via SM Entertainment. The track serves as the latest preview of Mark’s debut solo album ‘The Firstfruit’, which will contain 13 tracks split into four sections, each dedicated to cities that have shaped his journey: Toronto, New York City, Vancouver, and Seoul.…
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Race cars and recording studios: James Marriott’s unconventional path to pop stardom
“I was being humble, I bet,” says James Marriott. We’re asking about the first time Dork met him. It was almost two years ago, tucked away in the back of a Brighton café so as not to be seen by the hundreds of fans already queuing up in Jubilee Square for his debut at The…
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Build better client relationships with these expert tips
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Success in the creative industry isn’t just about talent—it’s about connection. To mark Client’s Day, here are some great ideas for improving client relationships. In the increasingly competitive landscape of 2025, building and maintaining strong client relationships can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Because while stunning portfolios…
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Lizzo: “I think seeing and hearing a Black woman make real music with radical joy triggers miserable people”
Lizzo has responded to critics of her music and addressed the broader treatment of Black women in pop music across social media platform X/Twitter. The ‘Truth Hurts’ singer, who recently announced her new album ‘Love In Real Life’ and released singles including the title track and ‘Still Bad’, returned to the platform to address various…
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The Dare comes a cropper during a failed crowdsurf attempt
The Dare suffered a fall during a recent crowdsurfing attempt at Bristol’s Marble Factory. During his performance on 16th March, Harrison Patrick Smith attempted to dive into the crowd without warning while performing ‘Girls’. The audience were unprepared for the impromptu arrival, resulting in Smith being dropped. He quickly recovered, continuing his performance from the…
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Fresh ideas for creative minds: 5 books to inspire you this spring
Image licensed via Adobe Stock These transformative reads will help you breathe new life into your work and thinking. Spring is a season of renewal—a perfect time to refresh your mindset and ignite fresh ideas. So why not make the most of it? As the natural world awakens from winter dormancy, so can our personal,…
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&Walsh designs a cinematic identity for BATCH’s revolutionary post-production tech
Merging the artistry of analog filmmaking with the efficiency of cutting-edge technology, BATCH’s new brand identity positions the company as the future of post-production. New York-based creative agency &Walsh has unveiled a dynamic new brand identity for BATCH, a groundbreaking technology company set to disrupt the film industry. BATCH’s proprietary software dramatically accelerates the post-production…
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La Cité Oasis: an enchanting photographic journey through France’s most innovative city
Le Fidji – Quartier du port de La Grande Motte – 2020. © Charly Broyez and Laurent Kronental. Architect: Jean Balladur Photographers Laurent Kronental and Charly Broyez spent four years documenting Jean Balladur’s architectural marvel, La Grande Motte. We chatted with them about the project’s background and how they went about it. For four years,…
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BITE Collective launches its own print campaign
This witty, no-nonsense campaign asks one simple question: why would you trust your food shoots to anyone but the best? When it comes to selling food, the visuals have to be mouthwatering. That’s the philosophy behind BITE Collective’s latest campaign, which takes a refreshingly direct approach to marketing its expertise in food, drink, and lifestyle…
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“It’s not about selling 12 million copies … the songs still touch me when I sing them or talk about them to this day”: Jethro Tull’s struggle to make Aqualung, in their own words
Their fourth album, a prophetic masterpiece and best-selling work, made them stars – but its creation wasn’t easy (LouderSound)
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Wet Leg are teasing their brand new single, ‘FYI’ – listen now
Wet Leg’s return has stepped up another gear, as the band share a snippet of what seems to be their comeback single. The 30 second clip, which sees Rhian Teasdale lip-syncing to the new song, features the lyrics: “Can you catch a medicine ball / can you catch yourself when you fall / you should…
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“It’s a journey of self-reclamation, a goodbye to the past and how you may have known or perceived me before.” Yungblud shares nine minute single Hello Heaven, Hello as the first taste of his forthcoming “magical” third album
Yungblud is back, sounding more ambitious than ever on an epic new single nodding towards classic British rock artists (LouderSound)
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Babymetal announce 24-date North American tour, with Jinjer and Bloodywood among supporting cast
Babymetal line up summer shows across North America (LouderSound)
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Yungblud returns with nine-minute epic ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’
Yungblud has returned with new nine-minute single ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’, marking his first release in a year. The Doncaster artist’s latest track arrives alongside a music video directed by Charlie Sarsfield, which premiered across MTV’s channels and the Paramount Times Square billboards. “Hello Heaven, Hello is the opening statement to my new album,” Yungblud explains.…
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Radiohead’s management seemingly confirms the band will play shows later this year… via an auction listing?
Radiohead are set to return to live performance, with their management confirming upcoming tour dates for 2025. As Resident Advisor reports, the band’s management company have seemingly donated four tickets to a “Radiohead concert of your choice” as part of a Los Angeles fire relief auction at Palisades High School. The auction listing indicated that…
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Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Doechii and more are all set for Lollapalooza 2025
Lollapalooza have announced their 2025 lineup, with Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, Doechii, A$AP Rocky, Gracie Abrams, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Korn, TWICE, and Luke Combs set to play. The four-day festival, now in its 34th year, will return to Chicago’s Grant Park from 31st July to 3rd August. The extensive lineup features Clairo,…
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