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Iconic Los Angeles recording studio the Record Plant to close its doors after more than 50 years of rich rock and metal history
Record Plant in LA has hosted Guns N’ Roses, Black Sabbath, Nine Inch Nails, Fleetwood Mac and many others (LouderSound)
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“It’s nice to be here in Vienna. You’ve even got some good groupies!”: Previously unseen Led Zeppelin footage finds Robert Plant in a playful mood
The rare footage comes from Led Zeppelin’s show at the Stadhalle in Vienna, Austria, during their 1973 European tour (LouderSound)
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“Playing live to 100 million people. It gets to you at times”: The chaotic story of the day Pink Floyd hired an oil rig to play Venice and the mayor lost his job
It was supposed to be just another Pink Floyd extravaganza. Nobody expected blackmail and a scandal that forced a city’s mayor to resign (LouderSound)
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“Nu metal? No guitar solos! Everyone played with their pants down round their ankles… It was a bleak period, but we came through it”: how Megadeth kicked off the 00s with the blazing Th1rt3en album
In 2011, Dave Mustaine invited Metal Hammer into his inner sanctum (LouderSound)
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“This will possibly be the last band that I’m in”: legendary ex-Deep Purple man Glenn Hughes says his current group could be his last
Black Country Communion’s Glenn Hughes admits that his days of playing in bands could be coming to an end (LouderSound)
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“There was a crunching noise, as the plane hit the tarmac, and the propellers and engines flew off, along with the odd bit of wing”: the epic life and mad musical journey of Rick Wakeman, keyboard wizard and Knight Templar
The epic life and mad musical journey of Rick Wakeman, keyboard wizard and Knight Templar (LouderSound)
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“In a world of dunces, everything bad is blamed on the devil. Yet it’s the Church who promote a lot of things that are genuinely bad for mankind”: how Ghost kicked things to the next level with Infestissumam
In this classic 2013 interview, Ghost mainman Tobias Forge talks ambition, success and Satan (LouderSound)
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“We’re basically like two guys running in a three-legged race, we’re tied together and that’s just how it is”: The Cult’s Billy Duffy on his relationship with frontman Ian Astbury
Rock’s odd couple embark on a UK tour later this year… (LouderSound)
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David Lee Roth launches animated unplugged version of Van Halen’s Mean Street on the day Sammy Hagar’s tour starts
Coincidence? Who knows? (LouderSound)
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England’s 2024 Euros squad: the boyband we never knew we needed
England isn’t good at many things, but boybands? Football? Well, you can make a case. Words: Abigail Firth. England isn’t good at many things, but boybands? Football? Well, you can make a case. With Southgate’s 2024 England squad potentially bringing it home, the excitement is palpable as they prepare to face [and, let’s be honest,…
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Sammy Hagar kicks off his Best of All Worlds tour with a set stuffed with Van Halen classics – videos now online
Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds Tour – with Joe Satriani playing the Eddie Van Halen role – is now underway (LouderSound)
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“I couldn’t be arsed and James said, ‘Why don’t we ask Duff McKagan?’”: Nicky Wire on the time the Guns N’ Roses legend played bass on a Manics song
Duff appeared on the band’s 2010 track A Billion Balconies Facing The Sun (LouderSound)
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“My organs began to shut down. I was travelling in the astral world. It was magic”: Masters Of Reality’s Chris Goss on the dark side of Rick Rubin, the bright side of Ginger Baker, and surviving the music industry
Chris Goss lit the fuse on the 90s stoner revolution, but his band Masters Of Reality remain a cult act despite their enormous influence (LouderSound)
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Slayer’s Kerry King wishes he’d cut a better deal for his solo on Beastie Boys’ No Sleep Till Brooklyn: “I would be a rich man.”
While Slayer’s Kerry King can’t be short of a few quid, he thinks he’d be significantly better off if he’d shared profits (LouderSound)
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KAETO has announced her debut mixtape ‘Intro’ and shared new single ‘U R Mine’
KAETO has unveiled her new single ‘U R MINE’ and announced details of her debut mixtape ‘INTRO’, set for release on 20th September via Polydor Records. ‘U R MINE’ is one of eight tracks that will feature on ‘INTRO’, alongside her recent single ‘HERO’. The mixtape, produced by KAETO and Mathias Wang (aka Junkmail), will…
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Native James has shared a new single, ‘Power’
Native James has released a new single, titled ‘Power’. Speaking about the theme of the track, James stated, “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. We are here to empower the people.” The release follows Native’s previous single ‘Hammer’, which has since accumulated over 107,000 streams…
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tendai has shared new single ‘My World’ from upcoming project ‘the rain’
tendai has unveiled his latest single ‘My World’, the fourth release from his upcoming project ‘the rain’, set to drop in August. The new track follows the recent release of ‘Twin Flame’ and is accompanied by a black and white visual. Recorded in tendai’s warehouse studio, The Raido Room, tendai explains: “My world came together…
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d4vd has released an acoustic love ballad, ‘There Goes My Baby’, amid his sold-out tour
d4vd has released a new single titled ‘There Goes My Baby’. The 19-year-old singer-songwriter is currently on his sold-out ‘My House Is Not A Home’ international headline tour, performing across Europe. Discussing the new track, d4vd said: “This is a song I wrote about letting go of someone you love and letting them become their…
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The Gaslight Anthem have released an expanded edition of ‘History Books’ with complete remix
The Gaslight Anthem have released an expanded digital edition of their 2023 comeback album ‘History Books’, featuring a complete remix of the record. The new version includes a fresh guest appearance from Bully on the track ‘Little Fires’, as well as the addition of their recent ‘History Books – Short Stories’ EP. The band explained…
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Lexa Gates has shared new single ‘I just can’t be alone’
Emerging rapper and singer Lexa Gates has released her new track ‘I Just Can’t Be Alone’. The song, produced by Billy Lemos (Omar Apollo, Still Woozy), delves into themes of love, self-identity, and the fear of loneliness, with Lexa employing a stream-of-consciousness approach in her lyrics. The track includes contradictory yet relatable lines such as…
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Yungblud joined Placebo on stage for surprise ‘Nancy Boy’ performance at Musilac Music Festival
Yungblud made a surprise appearance with Placebo at France’s Musilac Music Festival on Thursday (11th July), joining the band on stage for a performance of their hit single ‘Nancy Boy’. The collaboration took place towards the end of Placebo’s set at the festival in Aix-Les-Bains. Following the performance, Yungblud took to social media to express…
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Coldplay debuted their new track ‘Good Feelings’ in Rome ahead of ‘Moon Music”s release
Coldplay have unveiled a new song titled ‘Good Feelings’ during their recent concert in Rome, Italy. The track is expected to feature on their forthcoming album ‘Moon Music’, set for release on 4th October. ‘Good Feelings’ has been known to fans for some time, having originally been considered for inclusion on Coldplay’s 2021 album ‘Music…
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Father John Misty has shared a surprise new single via… text message?
Father John Misty has surprised fans with a new single, ‘I Guess Time Just Makes Fools Of Us All’, released via text message to subscribers of his updates. The track, which Tillman has been performing live since 2019, was accompanied by a personal message from the artist. In the text, he revealed: “It’s on the…
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2000trees Festival in photos – part 1: Cassyette, The Gaslight Anthem, Manchester Orchestra, Los Campesinos!, Static Dress & loads more
This weekend, 2000trees Festival is doing its usual brilliant job of bringing the best and brightest of loud, proud, and alternative music to Upcote Farm. As you’d expect, we’ve got our top snapper Sarah Louise Bennett on the ground to grab a slice of all the action and deliver it to you, our Dear Reader.…
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Wireless Festival has announced an early Sunday closure for Euro 2024 final amid lineup changes
Wireless Festival has announced an early closure on Sunday to accommodate the Euro 2024 final, following a series of last-minute changes to the lineup. The Finsbury Park festival, which is happening across this weekend, took to social media to inform attendees of the revised schedule. The event will now conclude at 7pm on Sunday, with…
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Måneskin offer a fearsome reminder of just how giddy and unifying rock & roll extravagance can be at Mad Cool 2024
This swaggering festival run is the latest in a long line of successes for Måneskin, but the band show absolutely no signs of hitting a ceiling just yet. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Måneskin have always believed a great live show can make anything possible. Sure, winning Eurovision certainly helped their trajectory, but it’s been…
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John Summit has unveiled his debut album ‘Comfort in Chaos’
John Summit has released his debut album ‘Comfort in Chaos’ via Darkroom/Experts Only. The 12-track project marks a significant milestone for the Chicago-based producer. ‘Comfort in Chaos’ pays homage to Summit’s Chicago house roots while exploring UK-influenced genres such as garage and drum & bass. Summit’s recent achievements include a sold-out headline performance at Madison…
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Fred Again.. has popped up for a surprise pub gig with The Japanese House
Fred Again.. has surprised fans with an intimate secret set at Rising Sun Pensford, a pub in Brixton, Somerset, performing alongside The Japanese House. The performance took place on July 12th. The Rising Sun Pensford shared on their Instagram Stories that they were “closed for a private event” on Friday. The following day, Fred Again..…
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BTS’ Jungkook is teasing a mysterious cinema project, ‘I Am Still’
BTS singer Jungkook has teased a new project titled ‘I Am Still’, set to release in cinemas soon. The K-pop star shared a cryptic image on BTS’ socials on 12th July, featuring the text “I Am Still” along with the caption “coming soon to cinemas”. While the exact format of the project remains unspecified by…
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Ice Spice and Central Cee have teamed up for a new single, ‘Did It First’
Ice Spice and Central Cee have joined forces for a new collaborative single titled ‘Did It First’, released on 12th July. The track serves as the fourth preview of Ice Spice’s upcoming debut album ‘Y2K’, set to drop on 26th July. ‘Did It First’ features both rappers delivering verses that warn against the perils of…
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Fousheé announces third album ‘Pointy Heights’ for August release
Fousheé has announced her upcoming third studio album, ‘Pointy Heights’, set to release in August. The R&B artist revealed the news through an Instagram post, sharing the album cover and a brief caption: “presenting ‘pointy heights’ the album coming aug…” While a specific release date has not been disclosed, fans can expect the new project…
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Clairo praises Charli xcx and Lorde collaboration as “unreal”
Clairo has shared her thoughts on the recent collaboration between Charli xcx and Lorde, describing it as “unreal” and praising both artists as “geniuses”. The collaboration in question is a new version of Charli xcx’s ‘Girl, so confusing’, featuring Lorde, which was released last month. The track, inspired by Lorde, includes new lyrics from the…
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Big Thief have announced the departure of bassist Max Oleartchik
Big Thief have announced the departure of their original bassist Max Oleartchik after nearly a decade of playing together. The band, consisting of founding members Adrianne Lenker and Buck Meek, along with longtime drummer James Krivchenia, will continue as a trio. The group issued a joint statement addressing the change: “After many beautiful years together,…
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The Smile cancel European tour dates after Jonny Greenwood’s health scare
The Smile have announced the cancellation of their upcoming European tour dates in August due to guitarist Jonny Greenwood’s recent health scare. The band, consisting of Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood alongside Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner, shared the news via their official social. The statement provided details on Greenwood’s condition and…
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The Beaches explore love’s complexity in new single ‘Takes One to Know One’
Canadians The Beaches have unveiled their latest single, ‘Takes One to Know One’. The new track comes as The Beaches prepare for a busy autumn, with a North American tour on the horizon and a supporting slot for The Rolling Stones. Lead vocalist Jordan Miller shared the personal inspiration behind the song, stating: “Recently I’ve…
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Stevie Nicks and Harry Styles perform surprise duets at BST Hyde Park
Stevie Nicks surprised fans at her BST Hyde Park show by bringing out Harry Styles for a special guest appearance during her encore. The collaboration marked Styles’ first public performance since concluding his ‘Love On Tour’ last year. The pair performed two duets, beginning with ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’, which they had previously sung…
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The Snuts have announced their biggest headline show yet at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro
Scottish indie rock band The Snuts have announced their largest headline show to date, set to take place at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 6th December. The 14,300-capacity venue will serve as the final stop on the band’s upcoming UK tour, which follows the release of their 2024 album ‘Millennials’ and their recent performance at this…
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“I thought, if I can disguise seeing bands as work then that’ll be handy”: Stewart Lee on curating a stage at Brighton’s Psych Fest and his forthcoming new show
The comedian has hand-picked some of his favourite psych groups to play at Brighton’s Komedia (LouderSound)
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“I was very pretentious. On the early albums I was writing things I thought I should write. But all I ever wanted to do was write pop songs”: how ELO conquered the planet with mini-symphonies and giant spaceships
UFOs, violins and killer songs – this the epic story of Electric Light Orchestra (LouderSound)
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“Americans tried to write songs and harmonies. We didn’t care about that. We just wanted to be filthy!”: the snarling, savage story of German thrash
Metallica and Slayer grabbed the headlines, but they couldn’t match Germany’s Kreator, Sodom or Destruction for filthy viciousness (LouderSound)
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“I tried to persuade Steven Wilson we should give that one a miss on the remix series!” Ian Anderson still detests the mindless sax of Jethro Tull’s A Passion Play
Horrified by sessions in a French chateau, they went home, dumped the work they’d done on their Thick As A Brick follow-up and started again. The result was a Marmite production that inspired split rumours (LouderSound)
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Watch ex-One Direction star Harry Styles join Stevie Nicks onstage in London to sing two classic songs by the Fleetwood Mac legend
Stevie Nicks shares the spotlight with her friend Harry Styles at BST Hyde Park (LouderSound)
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In Photos: Soft Play’s Dork shoot
As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Soft Play, taken from our August 2024 issue, shot by Sarah Louise Bennett. All we ask is that you…
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In Photos: Sports Team’s Dork shoot
As a thanks to our beloved dearest Dork+ members, we’re making an effort to share more of the original imagery we create when making the magazine. That’s what we’re doing with these photos from our shoot with Sports Team, taken from our August 2024 issue, shot by Patrick Gunning. All we ask is that you don’t…
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“There I was standing right in front, stoned in amazement.” Ex-Fear Factory frontman Burton C. Bell explains why his face is on the sleeve of Nirvana’s final Sub Pop single
If you study the sleeve artwork for Nirvana’s 1990 single Sliver closely, you’ll spot a young Burton C. Bell (LouderSound)
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Watch Phish, US TV talk show host Jimmy Fallon and hip-hop stars The Roots cover Aerosmith’s Love In An Elevator, in an elevator
Phish In An Elevator. That’s it, that’s the story (LouderSound)
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4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear this month
From Justin Chancellor’s alt-metal side project MTVoid to Ukrainian black metallers They Came From Visions, German folk metal heroes Tvinna and hardcore mob Going Off, these are the bands you need to hear in July 2024 (LouderSound)
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“It’s a myth that Sting and I fought all the time. I broke his rib once, but we were play-fighting.” Stewart Copeland on The Police’s chemistry and conflicts
Rumours that The Police hated one another were exaggerated (a bit) (LouderSound)
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Cool new proggy sounds from Lizzard, Ebony Buckle, Exist Immortal and more in Prog’s Tracks Of The Week
Great new prog you must hear from Sometime In February, Forever In Transit, Echoverse, Death By Gong and more… (LouderSound)
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“Splicing together the old and new in a way that is heavy, honest, infectious and just the right mix of chaotic and creepy.” Graphic Nature turn Korn, Deftones and Slipknot influences into something fresh on Who Are You When No One Is Watching?
Graphic Nature kicked doors down with their nu metalcore debut in 2022. Now they’re ready to take on the mainstream (LouderSound)
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The Smile cancel European tour due to serious Jonny Greenwood illness
The Radiohead side-project have scrapped all dates to give the guitarist time to recover (LouderSound)
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The 13 best new metal songs you need to hear right now
Suicidal Tendencies, Mushroomhead and Ice Nine Kills are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)
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“There are curious, arty diversions tucked amongst those soaring stadium anthems.” Every Coldplay album ranked from worst to best
With over 100 million albums sold, Coldplay are one of the biggest bands in the world. Here’s their stellar back catalogue ranked (LouderSound)
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Introducing the red-hot August issue of Dork, featuring Glass Animals, Soft Play, Sports Team and more
Brace yourselves, Dear Reader! The red-hot August edition of Dork is here, and it’s packed with enough musical brilliance to melt your headphones. We’re turning up the heat with a lineup that’ll have you dancing through the dog days of summer and beyond. Leading our pack of cover stars are the inimitable Glass Animals, whose…
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“The security guard opens it up, and of course in there is a sword.” European folk superstars Heilung reveal some of the unique challenges that come when your live show features bones, weapons and animal bits
Heiling have had to navigate some tricky situations to bring their legendary live show around the world (LouderSound)
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86TVs’ new video for ‘Komorebi’ stars tennis player John McEnroe
86TVs – the new project from The Maccabees’ Hugo and Felix White – have released a new single. Komorebi follows the single ‘Someone Else’s Dream’ from their upcoming self-titled debut album. The full-length follows on from their debut EP ‘You Don’t Have To Be Yourself Right Now’, and is set for release on 2nd August.…
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Pale Waves have dropped new ‘Smitten’ breakup single ‘Glasgow’
Pale Waves have released a new single, ‘Glasgow’. Fresh after making their not-so-secret comeback at Dork’s Night Out earlier this year, it follows on from ‘Perfume’, with both taken from their upcoming full-length ‘Smitten’, which will follow on 20th September via Dirty Hit. Speaking about the new track, Heather Baron-Gracie explains: “Glasgow is my favourite…
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Artist Spotlight: Robert Campbell MacKenzie
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Sarah Kinsley celebrates the fleeting magic of love with her new video for ‘Starling’
Sarah Kinsley has unveiled ‘Starling’, the latest single from her upcoming debut album. ‘Escaper’ is set for release on 6th September via Verve Forecast/Decca. The US musician directed and co-produced the music video for ‘Starling’ with a close group of friends. She explains: “The ‘Starling’ music video was made for and by close friends in…
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STONE have released their debut album, ‘Fear Life For A Lifetime’
Liverpool quartet STONE have released their debut album, ‘Fear Life For A Lifetime’. The album, produced by Rich Costey, known for his work with Sam Fender, HAIM, and Biffy Clyro, is a collection of songs that explore the tumultuous experiences of young adulthood. It follows the release of two ‘punkadonk’ EPs. Vocalist Fin Power describes…
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Katy Perry has released a new single, ‘Woman’s World’
Katy Perry has released her new single ‘Woman’s World’ along with an accompanying music video. The track, which Perry has been teasing for several weeks, was unveiled today (12th July), and is taken from her new full-length ‘143’. “I set out to create a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album with the symbolic 143 numerical expression…
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Northern Soul revived: Elaine Constantine’s photographic journey into a British subculture
The Ritz, Manchester, 1990s © Elaine Constantine In a new exhibition and book, the photographer presents her fascinating document of the northern soul scene of the 1990s, revealing its extreme aerobics and unstoppable energy. If it weren’t for Northern Soul, my husband would never have been born. I have a lot to thank for this…
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Mothica has unveiled her “yeehaw-thica” new single, ‘Mirage’
Mothica has unveiled her latest track ‘Mirage’, a preview of her upcoming visual album ‘KISSING DEATH’. Set for release on 23rd August through her own imprint Heavy Heart Records in partnership with Rise Records, with each of its 12 tracks accompanied by interconnected music videos. Discussing the track, she says: “At one point, this record…
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Lorde has shared a one-second clip of new music – here’s everything we think we know about L4
Lorde has teased fans with a brief – and we mean brief – snippet of new music on social media, hinting at the imminent arrival of… something? The New Zealand singer-songwriter shared a one-second clip of what appears to be a new track on her Instagram Story. The tantalisingly short audio snippet suggests, erm, not…
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Orville Peck’s new video for ‘Death Valley High (Feat. Beck)’ features both Gigi Goode and Sharon Stone
Country music star Orville Peck has unveiled his latest single, ‘Death Valley High (Feat. Beck)’. The track is the newest offering from his forthcoming duets album ‘Stampede Vol. 2’, following Peck’s recent collaboration ‘Midnight Ride’, which featured pop icon Kylie Minogue and producer Diplo. ‘Stampede Vol. 2’ is set for release on 2nd August, serving…
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Wargasm have teamed up with Corey Taylor for their new “world gone mad” single ‘70% DEAD’
Wargasm have released their first single of 2024, ‘70% DEAD’. A collaboration with Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, it came about when the two acts were on the road together. Speaking about the collaboration, the duo explain: “We were on the road in the USA with Corey – Sam ended up jumping on a mic with him…
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McDonald’s celebrates 50 years by remembering its treasured birthday parties
Leo Burnett’s nostalgic campaign harks back to a time when the fast food chain’s birthday parties were in high demand. We learn more about the inspiration behind the 1980s-inspired spot, filmed in the UK’s first McDonald’s restaurant. If you’re a kid of the 1970s or ’80s, you’ll remember a glorious time when the epitome of…
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Griff has released her new album ‘Vertigo’, and a visualiser for ‘Tears For Fun’
Griff has released a ‘visualiser’ for her track ‘Tears For Fun’. It’s a cut from her debut album ‘Vertigo’. The full-length is out today (12th July – formerly 19th July), accompanied by a world tour that includes a night at London’s Ally Pally, as well as a further support slot with Sabrina Carpenter. Griff also…
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From Sunderland with love: The Futureheads’ self-titled debut turns 20
The album’s legacy lies not just in its songs but in its spirit. In the summer of 2004, as British guitar music was experiencing somewhat of a renaissance. In a scene already packing the mayhem of The Libertines and the tight riffs of Franz Ferdinand, four lads from Sunderland unleashed a sonic whirlwind that would…
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Dua Lipa has announced a second huge show at Wembley Stadium, London
Dua Lipa has announced a second huge new show at Wembley Stadium. The news comes hot on the heels of her headline set at Glastonbury, and is in support of her not-long-released third album ‘Radical Optimism’. She says: “There couldn’t be a better time to share this with you all! I am still flying high…
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Liv Dawson is turning the page with her new EP
With her upcoming EP ‘Turn The Page’, LIV DAWSON transforms heartbreak into gold to create a fearless musical manifesto for the ‘feel it all’ generation. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Stephen Ackroyd. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY In the heart of a sweltering British summer, Liv…
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Crawlers at Mad Cool is a heartfelt flex from a band who’ve never looked more brilliant
The band might not be those scrappy hopefuls any longer, but Crawlers are still determined to make everyone at their gigs feel part of something bigger. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. Crawlers made a name for themselves as plucky emo underdogs. Thanks to their cathartic viral hit Come Over (Again), the band quickly found themselves…
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Remi Wolf has shared a new video for ‘Soup’ as she releases her second album, ‘Big Ideas’
Remi Wolf has released her highly-anticipated second album ‘Big Ideas’ alongside a brand new video for ‘Soup’. The album represents a step forward for the longtime Dork favourite, showcasing a refined and ambitious approach to her craft. Discussing ‘Soup’, she explains, “Soup explores my relationship to commitment and follow through. If you ever really wanted…
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Cults have shared ‘Hung The Moon’ from their upcoming album, ‘To the Ghosts’
Cults have released a new single, ‘Hung The Moon’. It’s a cut from their fifth studio album, ‘To the Ghosts’, which will be released on 26th July accompanied by a tour that will feature stops in major cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. ‘To the Ghosts’ marks the duo’s first release in two…
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Chanel Loren is celebrating the release of her new EP with a video for ‘Bubble Wrap’
Chanel Loren has released a new single, ‘Bubble Wrap’. The track follows on from her recent drops ‘Ebony’, ‘Zone’ and, featuring Kota The Friend, ‘Carelessly Doomed’. Her first tracks of 2024, the now Sydney-based artist supported Kota for his headline Australian tour dates a year ago. It’s also a cut from her new ‘BETWEEN2WORLDS‘ EP,…
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HONNE have shared their therapy-inspired new single ‘Backseat Driver’ ahead of upcoming album ‘OUCH’
HONNE have released their new single ‘Backseat Driver’. It’s the latest preview of their upcoming album ‘OUCH’, set for release on 6th September via Smile More Recordings / AWAL Recordings. The London-based duo, comprised of Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher, have already shared ‘Imaginary’, ‘Songs In My Head’ and ‘Girl In the Orchestra’ from their…
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“The songs are not fossils. They’re alive and evolving”: Brian May says Adam Lambert is taking Queen’s songs to places Freddie Mercury never did
Queen’s Brian May talks to Sammy Hagar about Freddie Mercury, Adam Lambert, and curating Queen’s legacy (LouderSound)
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Zombies founder Rod Argent retires from touring after suffering stroke
The Zombies have cancelled their upcoming US tour in the wake of Rod Argent’s stroke (LouderSound)
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Fierce, playful and powerful, Janelle Monáe puts on one hell of a show at Mad Cool 2024
Despite the short, 50-minute set, Janelle Monáe doesn’t water down a moment of this gig. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. “To the lives we lead, the dreams we chase, and to the fucked up shit we can’t erase,” Janelle Monáe says at the end of a triumphant ‘Float’, toasting the crowd of Mad Cool. Moments…
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“It’s almost like we’re so preposterously uncool that somehow we became cool”: the turbulent story of Dream Theater’s Images And Words, the album that changed the face of prog metal
The turbulent story of Dream Theater’s Images And Words, the album that changed the face of prog metal (LouderSound)
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Dua Lipa’s headline set at Mad Cool is utterly glorious
It’s proof, if any more was needed, that she’s going to absolutely own Wembley Stadium next summer. Words: Ali Shutler.Photos: Frances Beach. “Are you ready for a party?” Dua Lipa asks the crowd of Mad Cool with a knowing grin. Her music has always flirted with the world of giddy dance but since the release…
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Pinkshift have dropped a new remix EP, ‘love me for the summer’, ahead of their US tour
Baltimore-based punk band Pinkshift have released a new EP. Titled ‘love me for the summer’, the release features remixes of tracks from their debut album ‘Love Me Forever’, including fan-favourites ‘I’m not crying you’re crying’ and ‘BURN THE WITCH’. Pinkshift comment: “this one is for the fans. you know, when you want to listen to…
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A. G. Cook has announced the BRITPOPMANIA tour in support of his latest album, ‘Britpop’
A. G. Cook has announced a new series of live shows. The dates are in support of his ambitious third album ‘Britpop’, which was released earlier this year and saw him feature on the cover of Dork (that’s us). The BRITPOPMANIA tour has Cook performing across the United States and Europe, including his first-ever headlining…
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Nick Ward reflects on his adolescence with upcoming debut album, ‘House With The Blue Door’
Nick Ward has announced his debut album, ‘House With The Blue Door’. The full-length is set for release on 4th October, ahead of his support tour with Troye Sivan. Alongside the announcement, Ward has shared the new single ‘All Your Life’, which explores themes of nostalgia, bittersweet endings, and grappling with depression. The album, completed…
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Fcukers have announced their debut EP ‘Baggy$$’ with addictive new single ‘Homie Don’t Shake’
Fcukers, the rising New York City trio, have announced their debut EP ‘Baggy$$’. Set for release on 6th September via Ninja Tune’s Technicolour imprint, the announcement comes alongside the release of their new single ‘Homie Don’t Shake’. The six-track EP follows the band’s previously self-released tracks ‘Mothers’ and ‘Devils Cut’, as well as their recent…
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Will Butler has released an “an open-hearted song about destroying the world” with his band Sister Squares – check out ‘Burn It Away’
Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire, has released a new single with his band Sister Squares. The track, titled ‘Burn It Away’, is an anthemic synth-pop offering that follows the release of their self-titled album last year. Butler explains: “I wanted to make an open-hearted song about destroying the world, about despair in the face…
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Michael Kiwanuka escapes an uncomfortable situation with his new single, ‘Floating Parade’
Michael Kiwanuka has unveiled his latest single, ‘Floating Parade’, marking his first new music since 2021. The track follows Kiwanuka’s recent return to live performances, including a notable set on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage last month where ‘Floating Parade’ made its debut. The song reunites Kiwanuka with producers Danger Mouse and Inflo, the team behind his…
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Sharon Van Etten is going to play an intimate London show at the 100 Club next week
Sharon Van Etten has announced further details of her upcoming one-off London show, set to take place at the iconic 100 Club on Oxford Street next week. The New Jersey singer-songwriter, who hasn’t performed live in over a year, will take to the stage on Wednesday, 17th July. The intimate 350-capacity venue will open its…
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Mayday Parade have shared a new single about moving on from bad things, ‘Pretty Good To Feel Something’
Mayday Parade have released a new single, ‘Pretty Good To Feel Something’. The track marks a return following their recent lo-fi EP, arriving as the band prepare to co-headline the 2024 Sad Summer Festival alongside The Maine. The single, produced by Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount, mixed by Vince Ratti, and mastered by Brad Blackwood,…
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Waxahatchee has shared a new video for album title-track ‘Tigers Blood’
Waxahatchee has released a new video for the title-track of her latest album ‘Tigers Blood’. The video offers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the recording process of the album at Sonic Ranch in Texas with producer Brad Cook. Opening with a voice memo from Katie Crutchfield, the visuals blend nostalgia and timelessness, mirroring the album’s…
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Introducing Monobloc, a band who encapsulate everything brilliant about NYC’s thirst for the next new music hit
“It’s a great feeling to be in a city where that zest of finding new music or a new moment hasn’t ever let up,” New York’s latest hot new band Monobloc admit. They’re not wrong too. With their brilliant new single ‘Where Is My Garden’, they’re proving nobody does it better than the Big Apple.…
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Lizzard will release fifth studio album Mesh in September
French prog rock trio LIzzard (LouderSound)
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Danny Elfman sued for defamation by fellow composer after denying sexual harassment accusations
Composer Danny Elfman has been hit with a defamation lawsuit over defensive statements he made to Rolling Stone about sexual harassment accusations made against him (LouderSound)
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“I thought he was very unique. He really had something crazy, something great.” How meeting infamous cult leader Charles Manson inspired Neil Young to write a song so dark that his own bandmates refused to play it live for almost 30 years
The story behind Neil Young’s controversial 1974 album track Revolution Blues (LouderSound)
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Nevermind Prime Day, there’s 23% off the 9-disc super deluxe version of Nirvana classic’s album right now
The 30th anniversary edition of Nirvana’s groundbreaking 1991 album Nevermind is one sale ahead of Prime Day in the UK (LouderSound)
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“It’s about an underlying optimism or faith in humanity. The quotes have a positive message, even if they’re said in a fairly ridiculous way”: Public Service Broadcasting’s first small steps that led to giant leaps
J Willgoose, Esq outlined his approach to making labour-intensive music just after the launch of debut album Inform, Educate, Entertain (LouderSound)
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“It was great fun to let loose wearing pink wigs in ball pits and marshmallow pools”: See Charlotte Wessels (ex-Delain) and Simone Simons (Epica) team up in flamboyant Dopamine music video
The song is from Wessels’ upcoming solo album The Obsession, which comes out in September (LouderSound)
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“We need to make this happen again.” Cypress Hill make hip hop history with the London Symphony Orchestra (and a former member of Fear Factory) at the Royal Albert Hall
What started as a gag on The Simpsons becomes a part of music history as hip hop legends Cypress Hill celebrate their 1993 breakthrough Black Saunday with a full orchestra (LouderSound)
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Kelly Lee Owens has confirmed a new album via dh2, ‘Dreamstate’
Kelly Lee Owens has announced her fourth studio album, ‘Dreamstate’ The record is set for release on 18th October via dh2. The Welsh producer and singer-songwriter has also unveiled the lead single ‘Love You Got’, accompanied by a video directed by Samuel Bradley. Speaking about the new track, Owens says: “Love You Got was born…
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Liv Dawson has released a new EP teaser single about confusing breakups, ‘Does It Even’
Singer-songwriter Liv Dawson has released her new single ‘Does It Even’ The song explores the emotional confusion and acceptance that comes with the end of a relationship, serving as the lead single from her upcoming EP ‘Turn The Page’, set for release on 13th September. Discussing the track, Dawson says: “‘Does It Even’ was written…
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Wasia Project have unveiled a love song about feeling safe, ‘Takes Me Back Home’
Wasia Project have unveiled their latest single ‘Takes Me Back Home’. A tender ballad exploring themes of belonging and connection, the track coincides with the announcement of their upcoming ‘Isotope’ EP, out 29th August. This release follows their recent single ‘Is This What Love Is?’, which introduced the duo’s next chapter. They comment: “‘Takes Me…
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Abbie Ozard has shared a new single inspired by chaotic young relationships, ‘monsters’
Abbie Ozard has released her new single ‘monsters’. The track arrives ahead of her debut album ‘everything still worries me’, set to drop on 25th July via House Anxiety. She explains: “Me and Hugo wrote this after talking about our past relationships and how chaotic and crazy they can be when you’re younger, how you…
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Rose Gray ushers in her debut album era with euphoric new single ‘Free’
Rose Gray has unveiled her latest single ‘Free’. Her first solo release of 2024, the track offers a glimpse into the dance-pop artist’s forthcoming debut album, and follows recent collaborations with TSHA, Shygirl’s FabricLive compilation, and Clipz. Gray shares her thoughts on the new single, stating: “‘Free’ embodies the feeling of pure bliss. To me,…
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Personal Trainer have shared their new single ‘Cyan’, from upcoming album ‘Still Willing’
Personal Trainer have released a new single. ‘Cyan’ is the latest cut from the Dutch Collective’s new album ‘Still Willing’. Due 2nd August, the full-length follows the band’s 2022 debut ‘Big Love Blanket’ and marks their first release on Bella Union. Frontman Willem Smit comments on the new single: “I had been working on this one for…
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Cat Burns is going to release a short film inspired by her debut album ‘early twenties’
Cat Burns has announced a short film to accompany her debut album ‘early twenties’, set for release on 12th July. The film, sharing the album’s title, will be available from 17th July. Directed by Libby Burke Wilde, it follows a group of friends on a night out, exploring themes of acceptance, anxiety, friendship, and identity…
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Joe Jonas has announced a new solo single, ‘Work It Out’
Joe Jonas is gearing up to release a new solo single. ‘Work It Out’ is due on Friday 19th July, with the Jonas Brothers member announcing the news via Instagram, sharing the single artwork and a message to his fans. The track follows on from his work with DNCE, the pop band he formed in…
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Kylie has teamed up with Bebe Rexha and Tove Lo for her new single ‘My Oh My’
Kylie Minogue has released a new single, ‘My Oh My’. A collaboration with Bebe Rexha and Tove Lo, the track follows a successful 2023 for Kylie, which saw her achieve a Number 1 album with ‘Tension’ and score a global hit with ‘Padam Padam’. She’s also set to headline BST Hyde Park in London on…
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Luna Li has shared her new single ‘Golden Hour’, inspired by spending a rainy afternoon in a meadow
Luna Li has unveiled her latest single ‘Golden Hour’. It’s the newest offering from her forthcoming album ‘When a Thought Grows Wings’, set for release on 23rd August via In Real Life/AWAL. The track showcases Li’s introspective songwriting, blending dreamy piano melodies with her mesmerising vocals and exploring themes of nostalgia and vulnerability, capturing the…
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Bartees Strange hits the road in search of love with new single ‘Lie 95’
Bartees Strange has unveiled his latest single, ‘Lie 95’. The song marks a new chapter in the genre-defying artist’s career, and is accompanied by a video directed by Vincent Martell and Jordan Phelps of VAM STUDIO, known for their work with artists such as Jamila Woods, Chance the Rapper, and Esperanza Spalding. The single also features…
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Berwyn has dropped the title-track from his imminent debut album, ‘WHO AM I’
BERWYN has shared the title-track from his upcoming debut album. ‘WHO AM I’ is set to arrive later this week (12th July), with this new single serving as the final preview before the full record drops. Produced by frequent collaborator Fred again.., the track sees BERWYN reflecting deeply on his life’s cyclical nature, growing addictions,…
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Polly Money’s new single ‘Anything’ explores imposter syndrome after touring with The 1975
Polly Money, live guitarist and backing vocalist for The 1975, has released her new single ‘Anything’. It’s an autobiographical track exploring the imposter syndrome she experienced while performing on arena tours with the band. During this time, she performed at prestigious venues including London’s O2 Arena, Madison Square Garden in New York, and even an…
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Hockney goes immersive and Laurie Anderson gets apocalyptic in Manchester
David Hockney – Lightroom courtesy of the Artist A David Hockney art show based on digital projection and a Laurie Anderson premiere examining 21st-century America are among the highlights of the autumn/winter season at Factory International. You’ve probably already heard about the new trend for immersive art, as seen in the Van Gogh exhibitions of…
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Yuanhao Tang is an illustrator aiming to benefit his community through art
With a passion for storytelling and a distinctive graphic novel style deploying bold line work and flat colours, Yuanhao Tang thrives in the world of publishing. However, he has paused all his commercial work to create pieces for his community and gallery exhibitions. Sometimes, a busy illustrator just needs a break – time to focus…
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The Very Long String: New artist Jess Wojcicki’s first illustrated children’s book
Leicester-based designer Jess Wojcicki is recharging her creativity by entering the world of children’s illustration. She is launching her first book on Crowdfunder, with part of the print run going to children’s charities. For many artists, change is essential to keeping things fresh. After graduating from Nottingham Trent with a degree in Graphic Design, Jess…
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Glastonbury ’24: how a set made from seaweed pushed design boundaries
Jake Sumner, Director of “Seaweed Stories” presented by Lonely Whale. Credit: Waterbear This year, the famous festival Hayes Pavilion showcased seaweed bioplastic, proving biomaterials can create functional, sustainable structures for events and inspire eco-conscious design. You’ve probably seen and read a lot over the last ten years about how biomaterials hold the key to numerous…
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Nilüfer Yanya has shared a new single that encourages trusting your instincts, ‘Call It Love’
Nilüfer Yanya has unveiled ‘Call It Love’, the latest single from her upcoming third album. ‘My Method Actor’ is set for release on 13th September via Ninja Tune. The new track sees Yanya exploring introspective themes, inviting listeners to confront deep-seated truths and trust their instincts. Discussing the song’s inspiration, Yanya says: “It takes a…
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Orlando Weeks has booked a new UK tour in support of latest album ‘Loja’
Orlando Weeks has revealed plans for a UK headline tour this autumn. The former Maccabees frontman will embark on an eight-date tour across the UK, beginning on 24th September in Newcastle. The tour will visit cities including Manchester, Norwich, Leeds, Bristol, and Southampton, before concluding in Brighton on 4th October. A London show is also…
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BLACKPINK have shared a new trailer for their Born Pink concert film, in cinemas this summer
K-pop sensations BLACKPINK have unveiled the official trailer for their upcoming concert film, set to hit cinemas worldwide this summer. The film, which celebrates the group’s eighth anniversary, documents their record-breaking Born Pink tour. This tour has already made history as the highest-grossing tour from both an Asian act and a female group. The concert…
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Magdalena Bay have unveiled details of their second album, ‘Imaginal Disk’
Electro-pop duo Magdalena Bay have announced their second full-length album, ‘Imaginal Disk’. The full-length is set for release on 23rd August via Mom + Pop, and serves as the follow-up to their 2021 album ‘Mercurial World’. The forthcoming record includes ‘Death & Romance’ and the newly released single ‘Image’. The duo have also shared a…
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Ghost have confirmed the streaming release for their debut film, Rite Here Rite Now
Ghost are set to release their debut film, Rite Here Rite Now, for global online streaming later this month. The wide release follows a successful limited cinema run in June, grossing over $5 million during its four-day theatrical release. The film, which combines live concert footage from Ghost’s performances at The Forum in Inglewood, California,…
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Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, Jim White and Emmett Kelly are teasing a new supergroup
Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, Jim White, and Emmett Kelly appear to be forming a new indie rock supergroup, as teased through a series of cryptic Instagram posts. The musicians have been sharing intriguing snippets on their social media accounts, hinting at their collaboration. One post by Sweeney features an image of the four walking across…
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Toro y Moi has teamed up with Kevin Abstract and Lev for his new single ‘Heaven’
Toro y Moi has released a new single, ‘Heaven’. The track – a collaboration with Kevin Abstract and Lev – is set to appear on his upcoming album ‘Hole Erth’, scheduled for release on 6th September. ‘Heaven’ blends elements of bedroom pop with indie and electronic production styles. The song notably incorporates an interpolation of…
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Katy Perry has announced her new album, ‘143’
Katy Perry has announced her sixth studio album, ‘143’, set for release on 20th September via Capitol Records. The pop star’s new record follows 2020’s ‘Smile’ and will be preceded by lead single ‘Woman’s World’. The track was co-written with Chloe Angelides and producers Dr. Luke, Vaughn Oliver, Aaron Joseph, and Rocco Did It Again!.…
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Sam Akpro has shared a dreamy new single, ‘Chicago Town’
Sam Akpro has released a new single titled ‘Chicago Town’ via ANTI- Records. ‘Chicago Town’ follows Akpro’s second EP ‘Arrival’ and is co-produced with Shrink and Finn Billingham, featuring contributions from his band. Describing the new single, Akpro cryptically states, “You may find yourself on different sides of a mirror at one point or another.”…
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Brigitte Calls Me Baby unveil new single ‘Pink Palace’ ahead of debut album
Chicago-based quintet Brigitte Calls Me Baby have unveiled their new single ‘Pink Palace’, taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘The Future Is Our Way Out’. Set for release on 2nd August via ATO Records, the album follows the band’s previous single ‘Impressively Average’, which reached the Top 10 at Triple A radio in the US.…
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GRAACE releases new single ‘Honey’ ahead of upcoming EP ‘Afterimage’
GRAACE has released her new single ‘Honey’, taken from her forthcoming EP ‘Afterimage’, set to be released on 16th August. ‘Honey’ explores the aftermath of a breakup. GRAACE elaborated on the song’s theme, saying, “Honey embodies reckless abandon, exploring the exhilarating nature of temporary indulgence post-breakup. It serves as a distraction from emotional turmoil, offering…
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Field Music return with new album ‘Limits of Language’
Field Music have announced their first album of new music in nearly four years, ‘Limits of Language’, set for release on 11th October via Memphis Industries. The Sunderland brothers, Peter and David Brewis, have spent the intervening years since their last release in a period of reevaluation and reimagining. Following the conclusion of their ‘Flat…
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Nice Biscuit announce new album ‘SOS’ and share lead single ‘The Star’
Brisbane-based psychedelic band Nice Biscuit have announced their sophomore album ‘SOS’, set for release on 4th October via Bad Vibrations in the UK/Europe and Greenway Records/Reverberation Appreciation Society in the US. The band have also shared the lead single from the record, ‘The Star’. Nice Biscuit explain: “‘The Star’ (inspired by the tarot card of…
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Wallows have unveiled a new video for ‘Bad Dream’ ahead of their upcoming headline tour
Wallows have unveiled a video for their latest single ‘Bad Dream’. The clip, directed by Nina Ljeti, known for her work with Phoebe Bridgers and Crowded House, made its debut on various MTV channels and the Paramount Times Square billboards. ‘Bad Dream’ is one of the standout tracks from Wallows’ not-long-released third studio album ‘Model’.…
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Blossoms are taking on Radiohead, Lady Gaga and more for ‘Gary (Covers Edition)’
Blossoms have announced a special ‘Covers Edition’ of their upcoming fifth studio album ‘Gary’. Set for release on 20th September, ‘Gary’ is produced by James Skelly of The Coral and Josh-Lloyd Watson of Jungle. The album also includes collaborations with BRIT-nominated singer-songwriter CMAT, who co-wrote two tracks: ‘I Like Your Look’ and ‘Why Do I…
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niina has dropped a new single, ‘girls just wanna have fun’
London-based electronic artist niina has unveiled her new single, ‘girls just wanna have fun’. It marks the third preview of her forthcoming debut album ‘honestly, does this smell off to you?’. The album is set for release on 8th August via ADA, accompanied by a headline show at Rae’s on the same day. She says,…
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illuminati hotties have shared the title-track from upcoming new album ‘Power’
illuminati hotties, the project of Grammy-winning producer and engineer Sarah Tudzin, have released a new single. The title-track from upcoming album ‘Power’, set to drop on 23rd August via Hopeless Records, it marks a significant moment for Tudzin, who describes the song as “a reckoning with mortality.” She elaborates, “It was the song I avoided…
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The Get Up Kids’ classic ‘Something to Write Home About’ at 25: “People often ask me if I’m sick of these songs. And I’m not. I’m just sick of rehearsing them”
UPSET COVER STORY Calling albums legendary, era-defining or ‘seminal’ might be increasingly common faire, but when it comes to The Get Up Kids‘ ‘Something to Write Home About’, the reverence is deserved. As they announce a new 25th-anniversary deluxe reissue, Rob Mair catches up with the band’s Matt Pryor to chat about a modern classic.…
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Los Angeles collective julie have announced their debut album, ‘my anti-aircraft friend’
Los Angeles band and art collective julie have announced their debut album. ‘my anti-aircraft friend’ is set for release on 13th September via Atlantic Records. Alongside the announcement, the trio have shared a new single, ‘clairbourne practice’, accompanied by a shadowy music video directed by Lizzie Klien and julie themselves. The band describe the track…
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LICE take inspiration from Dante’s circles of hell, crop circles and flying saucer nests for their new single, ‘Mown In Circles’
Bristol-formed experimental rock group LICE have released their new single, ‘Mown In Circles’. It’s taken from their forthcoming album ‘Third Time At The Beach’. The album, set to be released on 20th September via AD 93, is described as a three-part epic exploring the struggle to better understand the world around us. The band describe…
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Sunday (1994) have shared a track from their upcoming deluxe EP – check out ‘TV Car Chase’
Sunday (1994) have released a new single, ‘TV Car Chase’. It marks the first additional track for an extended deluxe version of their self-titled EP, set to be released on 6th September. The band’s original EP was released in May. Commenting on the new single, they explain: “TV Car Chase is a snapshot into the…
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Artist Spotlight: Daniel Fleur
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Joalin has dropped a new fill-in-the-blanks single, ‘Without You’: “What can’t you live without?”
Finnish-Mexican singer Joalin has released her latest single ‘Without You’. The track, which premiered on BBC Radio 1 with Sian Eleri, is Joalin’s third single for Because London Records. It follows her previous releases ‘Bikini’ and ‘La Chica-cá’. Discussing the new single, Joalin said: “I like to write songs about specific experiences or things in…
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Laura Marling has confirmed a new album for October, ‘Patterns in Repeat’
Laura Marling has announced her eighth studio album, ‘Patterns in Repeat’. The full-length is set for release on 25th October through Chrysalis/Partisan Records. Alongside the announcement, Marling has also shared the album’s first single, ‘Patterns’. Written, recorded, and produced by Marling at her home studio in London, ‘Patterns in Repeat’ follows the birth of her…
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EFÉ has released a nostalgic, 00s-inspired new single and video, ‘2000SEVEN’
Irish artist EFÉ has released a new single, ‘2000SEVEN’. The Dublin-based artist, whose real name is Anita Ikharo, co-directed the accompanying video with Wiktoria Weintritt, embracing a nostalgic ’90s aesthetic with Japanese film-inspired colour palettes. The video showcases EFÉ and her band performing in various eclectic rooms, centred around a cosy bedroom setting. EFÉ explains…
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Black Country, New Road have joined Transgressive Records’ 20th anniversary celebrations with a tiny ‘work in progress’ show
Black Country, New Road have been added to the lineup for Transgressive Records‘ 20th anniversary celebrations this summer. The acclaimed ensemble will perform new material in an intimate ‘work in progress’ show at The Lexington in London. The performance, scheduled for 3rd September, holds special significance for both the band and the label: BC,NR played…
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Turkish Airlines collaborates with Refik Anadol to explore the transformative power of travel
In a groundbreaking fusion of art and technology, Turkish Airlines and artist Refik Anadol present ‘Inner Portrait’, a captivating project that highlights how travel can transform the human experience. If you needed to visualise the concept of “travel”, you might think of the places people visit. Sun-drenched beaches. Buildings and monuments steeped in history. Vast…
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Beer Chart is a refreshing tribute that raises a glass to football and UEFA Euro 2024
As many of us hope (and pray) for a good result this evening, Studio Blackburn and Nirvana CPH have merged their love of beer with their passion for the beautiful game, revealing a special wall chart for UEFA Euro 2024. Studio Blackburn has teamed up with Nirvana CPH once more to create a unique and…
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The Pentawards 2024 shortlist: our sustainable favourites
Projects with seaweed cutlery, woolly envelopes and edible packaging were shortlisted in this year’s competition, recognising global packaging design excellence. The Pentawards annual packaging design competition has announced its shortlist, featuring projects in the sustainability category that demonstrate exceptional material innovation. The announcement comes during Plastic Free July, a key initiative started by the Plastic…
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Robot Food turns up the tang with Sarson’s vinegar brand identity and campaign
The work aims to solidify Sarson’s place on the condiment shelf and coincides with the release of its Dip & Drizzle sauce, which was developed to reach a new generation of consumers. Robot Food has partnered with Sarson’s on a new omnichannel advertising campaign, brand world toolkit and packaging design coinciding with the vinegar brand’s…
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“I think that was his statement to me”: Sammy Hagar took Alex Van Halen’s recent sale of his musical equipment personally
Sammy Hagar has detailed his fruitless attempts to reach out to Alex Van Halen (LouderSound)
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“It felt like maybe you couldn’t breathe, and maybe you wouldn’t make it through the night”: Eddie Vedder opens up on alarming illness that led to the cancellation of three Pearl Jam shows
Eddie Vedder tells a Barcelona crowd that the illness “almost felt like a near-death experience” (LouderSound)
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Ariana Grande is considering “a mini, little sampling of shows”
Ariana Grande has revealed plans for a potential series of mini-tours to showcase her new music, marking a departure from the more usual large-scale world tours. The ‘Eternal Sunshine’ singer, who hasn’t toured in nearly five years, shared her thoughts on future live performances during an appearance on Evan Ross Katz’s podcast, ‘Shut Up Evan’.…
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Hot to go: the songs that show exactly why Chappell Roan is the buzziest star on the planet right now
Grab your eyeliner and crank up the volume! We’re diving headfirst into the kaleidoscopic world of Chappell Roan, the flame-haired firecracker who’s been setting the music scene ablaze. From infectious earworms to soul-stirring ballads, Roan’s discography is a glitter bomb of emotions, served with a hefty dose of sass and a cherry on top. Emerging…
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Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd’s The Moon And The Melodies to be reissued on vinyl in August
Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd’s collaboration The Moon And The Melodies to be reissued on vinyl for the very first time since 1986 (LouderSound)
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Damian Wilson to celebrate birthday with rare London solo show
Damian Wilson will perform at the Crypt at St Martin-in-the Fields church in Trafalgar Square in October (LouderSound)
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Mom’s calling Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha, and Tove Lo as they tease a potential collaboration with cryptic social media posts
Pop icons Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha, and Tove Lo have been teasing fans with hints of a potential collaboration on social media, sparking excitement among their followers. The speculation began when Minogue shared a photo of pink silk fabric on her socials, along with a link to pre-save a piece of music. The link featured…
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Sabrina Carpenter has shared the full tracklist for her new album ‘Short N’ Sweet’
Sabrina Carpenter has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album ‘Short N’ Sweet’, set for release next month. The announcement comes with a nostalgic VHS-style video featuring Carpenter dancing as the song titles scroll up on screen. The album includes her No. 1 singles ‘Espresso’ and ‘Please Please Please’. When the album was initially announced,…
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Wunderhorse share new single ‘Silver’, ahead of second album ‘Midas’
Wunderhorse have unveiled ‘Silver’, the third single from their upcoming second album ‘Midas’, set for release on 30th August via Communion. The track, which almost didn’t make it onto the album, found its final form during the band’s recording sessions at Pachyderm Studio in Minnesota. Frontman Jacob Slater explains the meaning behind ‘Silver’: “The song…
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Artemas is telling us a ‘dirty little secret’ with his latest single
UK-based singer, songwriter, and producer Artemas has released his new single ‘dirty little secret’. The track comes just two days before the release of his ‘yustyna’ mixtape. ‘dirty little secret’ follows Artemas’ breakout single ‘i like the way you kiss me’, which has achieved RIAA platinum certification. The track has amassed over 900 million global…
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“It’s not a sci-fi record, it’s about life and stuff.” King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard prepare next month’s Flight b741 album for lift-off with release of video for Le Risque
King Gizzard… offer first taste of their 26th studio album with a salute to life’s risk-takers (LouderSound)
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“Their first couple of albums, theywere a good band. After that… boring.” AC/DC’s late, no-nonsense leader Malcolm Young wasn’t impressed by Led Zeppelin
“Most people, when they progress, they progress up their own a**es.” Malcolm Young, AC/DC, 1984 (LouderSound)
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Good Neighbours have announced a world tour, including UK dates for October
Good Neighbours have announced a world tour, including UK dates starting this October following their summer festival appearances. The rising duo, who recently released their third single ‘Daisies’, will begin pre-sale for the tour on Wednesday 10th July at 10 am local time, with general on-sale following on Friday 12th July at 10 am local…
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Charly Bliss shave shared a new single, ‘Waiting For You’
Charly Bliss have unveiled ‘Waiting For You’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘FOREVER’, set for release on 16th August via Lucky Number. The track arrives alongside a music video directed by Henry Kaplan, a frequent collaborator of the band. Lead vocalist Eva Hendricks describes the song as “A love song for my bandmates. While I…
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10 songs we want Sepultura to play before they retire
Sepultura might be retiring after 40 years, but we hope these 10 deep cuts make their way back into regular rotation before they go (LouderSound)
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Christian Lee Hutson announces new album ‘Paradise Pop. 10’ and shares single ‘After Hours’
Christian Lee Hutson has announced his new album ‘Paradise Pop. 10’, set for release on 27th September via ANTI Records. It comes alongside the album’s first single, ‘After Hours’. ‘Paradise Pop. 10’ is co-produced by Hutson’s longtime collaborators: four-time Grammy winner Phoebe Bridgers, Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Marshall Vore, and Grammy-nominated engineer and multi-instrumentalist Joseph…
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Shout At The Devil ahead of Prime Day and score $126 off this 40th anniversary Motley Crue vinyl box set
There’s a Prime Day-beating bargain on Motley Crue’s massive Shout At The Devil box set right now at Amazon – save 54% right now (LouderSound)
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“High drama, hard-hitting heaviness and gentle, spine-tingling beauty.” Visions Of Atlantis have proven that ‘pirate metal’ is much more than a silly gimmick with the epic Pirates II – Armada
Epic symphonic metal meets swashbuckling adventurousness on Visions Of Atlantis’ latest album (LouderSound)
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Recollections from the Funeral City: Illustrator Ethan Sim’s comic ruminates on death and how we cope, individually and culturally
Originally from Singapore but now based in New York, Ethan Sim is a young illustrator whose artwork draws in Eastern and Western influences and often explores personal experiences that resonate – including the big themes of life and death. Grief is an emotion we will all experience, but the COVID-19 pandemic brought this into sharp…
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“This one’s for anyone who has ever been gaslit to the point of breaking.” Listen to new Du Blonde single Blame, as they launch “a new era”
“I can’t be in here anymore without a full lobotomy”. Du Blonde is back! (LouderSound)
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This easy listening version of Tool’s Sober is oddly excellent
Prog metal + a horn section = a winning combination, apparently (LouderSound)
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“Queens are gutted we aren’t able to play for you.” Queens Of The Stone Age cancel European tour as Josh Homme returns to the United States for “emergency surgery”
QOTSA share “frustration and disappointment” after being forced to cancel eight European shows (LouderSound)
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Floating Points announces new album ‘Cascade’, and shares lead single ‘Key103’
Floating Points, the electronic music project of Sam Shepherd, has announced a new album titled ‘Cascade’, set for release on 13 September via Ninja Tune. Alongside the announcement, Shepherd has unveiled the lead single ‘Key103’, accompanied by visuals created in collaboration with Tokyo-based artist Akiko Nakayama. ‘Cascade’ follows Shepherd’s critically acclaimed 2021 album ‘Promises’, which…
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce new album ‘Flight b741’ and European residency tour
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced their 26th studio album, ‘Flight b741’, set for release on 9th August 2024 via their newly established label, (p)doom records. The upcoming album marks a departure from the band’s recent conceptual works, instead focusing on a more intimate and collaborative approach. The first single from the album,…
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Make Friends have announced a new EP ‘Loaded Fun’, and shared new single ‘Groans’
Bristol-based indie band Make Friends have released their new single ‘Groans’ and announced their upcoming EP ‘Loaded Fun’, set to be released on 13th September via Ignition Records. The EP, produced by Bombay Bicycle Club’s Ed Nash, follows the release of title track ‘Loaded Fun’ in April, and comes on the heels of the band’s…
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Everyone Says Hi have announced their self-titled debut album
Nick Hodgson’s new band Everyone Says Hi have announced details of their self-titled debut album, set for release on 4th October via Chrysalis Records. The announcement comes alongside the release of a new single, ‘Only One’. It follows their debut single ‘Brain Freeze’, released earlier this spring, and ‘Somebody Somewhere’, shared last month. The band,…
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Confidence Man are dropping a new ‘fabric Presents’, featuring new IN2STELLAR collab ‘BREAK IT DOWN (ON THE BASSLINE)’
Confidence Man have been announced as the latest addition to the fabric mix series, with ‘fabric Presents Confidence Man’. Accompanying the mix, Confidence Man have shared a new track, ‘BREAK IT DOWN (ON THE BASSLINE)’, a collaboration with Australian DJ/Producer duo IN2STELLAR. The track is one of two original pieces of material included in the…
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Bristol’s MOULD announce debut EP and share new single ‘Glow’
Bristol risers MOULD have announced their self-titled debut EP, set for release on August 2nd via Nice Swan Records. Alongside the news, the band have shared their latest single ‘Glow’, which is out today. Discussing the track, the band explained: “‘Glow’ is taken from a short story about a writer who sits under an autumnal…
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Casino Hearts have announced their debut EP ‘Lose Your Halo’ with new single ‘In & Out of Time’
Los Angeles-based trio Casino Hearts have announced their debut EP ‘Lose Your Halo’, set for release on 2 August. The band have also shared the EP’s lead single ‘In & Out of Time’, along with its accompanying home video-style visuals. Discussing the lead single, vocalist Forest Holter shared: “”In & Out of Time’ is about…
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Warmduscher announce new album ‘Too Cold To Hold’ and share ‘Fashion Week’
Warmduscher have announced their fifth album, ‘Too Cold To Hold’, set for release on 15th November 2024 via Strap Originals. The band have also shared a visualiser for ‘Fashion Week’, the first track from the upcoming album. ‘Too Cold To Hold’ marks Warmduscher’s debut forthe label and features an impressive list of guest appearances, including…
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Saloon Dion have announced their EP ‘Where You’ll Find Me’ with new track ‘Carnival’
Saloon Dion have announced their new EP ‘Where You’ll Find Me’, set for release on 14th August. The Bristol band have also shared ‘Carnival’, the second single from the upcoming EP. Following their previous track ‘Struck’, ‘Carnival’ is was written at Brixton Hill studios and recorded in Newcastle with Thom Lewis (aka Bramwell Bronte). The…
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W.H. Lung have announce a new album, ‘Every inch of earth pulsates’, and a UK tour
W.H. Lung have announced their third album ‘Every Inch of Earth Pulsates’, set for release later this year. For this album, the band relocated to Sheffield to work with producer Ross Orton, known for his collaborations with MIA, Arctic Monkeys, and Working Men’s Club. Singer Joseph Evans praised Orton’s approach, saying, “Ross is the Sheffield…
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Tommy Lefroy have shared the video for their latest single, ‘Girlhood, Godhood’
Tommy Lefroy have unveiled the music video for their latest single ‘Girlhood, Godhood’, released via LAB Records. The track follows their recent return with ‘Garden’ last month. ‘Girlhood, Godhood’ begins with a delicate introduction before building to a crescendo, mirroring the song’s lyrical themes. The duo, comprising Wynter Bethel and Tessa Mouzourakis, write, record, and…
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Body Meat shares new single ‘Electrische’, taken from upcoming debut album ‘Starchris’
Body Meat, the musical project of Chris Taylor, has released a new single titled ‘Electrische’ from his upcoming debut album ‘Starchris’. The album is set to be released on 23rd August via Partisan Records. ‘Electrische’ follows previous singles ‘North Side’, ‘High Beams’, and ‘Focus’ from the forthcoming record. Taylor described the creation of ‘Electrische’, saying,…
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The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation has announced ‘More Life – Pass The Mic’ concert at The O2, featuring Mahalia, Ghetts, D Double E and more
The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation (SLDF) has announced a major musical event to celebrate what would have been Stephen Lawrence’s 50th birthday. ‘More Life – Pass The Mic’ will take place on 13th September at The O2 in London, featuring a line-up of influential UK artists. The event aims to celebrate Black culture, community, and…
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Girlband! have shared their new single, ‘Heartbreak Town’
Girlband! have released their new single ‘Heartbreak Town’, the final offering before their debut EP of the same name arrives on 30th July via Soul Kitchen/EMI North. The track follows previous singles ‘Not Like The Rest’ and ’21st Century Suffragette’, which will also feature on the upcoming EP. It comes on the heels of the…
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Public Service Broadcasting announce new album ‘The Last Flight’ and share single ‘Electra’
Public Service Broadcasting have announced their fifth studio album ‘The Last Flight’, set for release on 4 October 2024 via SO Recordings. The new album focuses on the final voyage of pioneering American aviator Amelia Earhart. Known for her numerous aviation records and being the first woman to fly solo across both the Atlantic and…
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Our Girl have announced thieir new album, ‘The Good Kind’, and shared latest single, ‘Something About Me Being a Woman’
Our Girl have announced their new album ‘The Good Kind’, set for release on 8th November via Bella Union. The announcement comes with the release of their new single ‘Something About Me Being a Woman’, following the previously released track ‘Relief’. ‘The Good Kind’ explores themes of sexuality, relationships, community, and illness, and was produced…
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Silverbacks return with new single ‘Selling Shovels’
Irish six-piece Silverbacks have unveiled their new single ‘Selling Shovels’, marking their first release since their 2022 sophomore album ‘Archive Material’. The track was produced by Gilla Band’s Daniel Fox, showcases the band’s signature blend of wonky guitar pop and art-rock. Vocalist Daniel O’Kelly’s elaborates on the song’s origins: “The idea for these lyrics came…
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MF Tomlinson covers Big Thief’s ‘Mary’ and announces special vinyl edition
MF Tomlinson has released a new cover of Big Thief’s 2017 track ‘Mary’, alongside announcing a special edition vinyl of his 2023 album ‘We Are Still Wild Horses’. The special edition vinyl of the 2023 album will be limited to 100 copies, each featuring hand-numbered unique lino cut prints by Alex Mackenzie. Tomlinson’s version of…
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Limited palettes and forms define Molly McCammon’s style, but there’s no limit to this new illustrator’s potential
A double-page spread created for Red Bull’s Carpe Diem magazine. Just two years into her career, Scottish illustrator Molly McCammon has established a calm, sophisticated style which is impressing clients from around the world. When you’re a young creative, stepping away from something you trained hard to do can be daunting. But it’s a leap…
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Provencal style with English edge: Folc wine’s new design
Created to rival wines made in Provence, Folc’s new bottle and brand design is a combination of “fitting in and standing out”. Historically, the UK has not been renowned for its winemaking, thanks to its colder climate creating less-than-ideal grape-growing conditions. But husband-and-wife duo Elisha and Tom Cannon didn’t let the weather get them down…
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“He’s in a good place, vibrationally. He has a message for Angus”: In 1997 AC/DC bore witness to a seance during which contact with Bon Scott was attempted
Someone thought this was a good idea (LouderSound)
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“It was alive and exciting and subversive.” Why Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones chose to work with Texan noise-punk weirdos Butthole Surfers, and what he found the two bands had in common
“I was expecting someone with mutton-chop sideburns and bellbottoms.” Butthole Surfers’ Paul Leary on Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones (LouderSound)
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“I remember looking at this battered Stratocaster and thinking, how does that come out of there?”: Rory Gallagher’s iconic 1961 Stratocaster is to be auctioned
One of music’s most recognisable guitars is going under the hammer (LouderSound)
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“I’ve learned to embrace the sides of me that I used to consider darker.” Maria Brink on the In This Moment album that let her explore her “eccentric” side
In This Moment frontwoman Maria Brink revealed that this album in particular helped her become more comfortable with herself (LouderSound)
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Pale Waves are the special guests on the latest edition of Down With Boring
This week’s edition of our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show-slash-thingy Down With Boring is back after a short hiatus, featuring special guests Pale Waves, when it broadcasts tonight (Monday 8th July). Back on the road to a new album, we caught up with the three-and-a-half times Dork cover stars when they launched their brand new era at Dork’s…
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“When he sees all his uncles backstage in the masks, he loves it, he’s not scared”: Kelly Osbourne’s 1-year-old son finds Sid Wilson’s Slipknot mask “so hilarious”
In the most adorable metal news you’ll hear today, Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson’s baby has no fear of Slipknot…but actually isn’t so keen on Father Christmas (LouderSound)
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One of our highest-rated Audio-Technica turntables just dropped in price ahead of Prime Day – get £80 off this ultra-stable, direct drive deck
Prime Day might not kick-off until next week, but if you’re quick, you can get your hands on the Audio-Technica LP5X turntable with 21% off at Amazon right now (LouderSound)
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Wishy have shared a new single ‘Sick Sweet’, announce headline show at London’s The Windmill
Wishy have unveiled their latest single ‘Sick Sweet’, taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘Triple Seven’, set for release on 16th August via Winspear. The new track follows previously released singles ‘Love On The Outside’ and the album’s title track ‘Triple Seven’. Kevin Krauter explains: “This song is about wanting something or someone despite doubts…
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Katy J Pearson unveils new single ‘Sky’ ahead of third album release
Katy J Pearson has unveiled ‘Sky’, the second single from her forthcoming third album ‘Someday, Now’. “It really feels like me saying to myself look how far I’ve come, I deserve to be here,” she explains. “I’ve always been shy of taking up space. Now I’m like hang on, this is my third record! I’m still doing this,…
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NOAHFINNCE has announced a UK headline tour for November
NOAHFINNCE has announced a headline tour across the UK this November. The tour will see Noah performing alongside support acts Taylor Acorn and South Arcade. The winter run kicks off on 5th November in Southampton, making stops in Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, and Leeds before concluding with a show at London’s Electric Ballroom on 13th…
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Artist Spotlight: Martina Grlić
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The Agenda: your weekly guide, featuring Clairo, Remi Wolf, Stray Kids and more
As July unfolds, the music world shifts into high gear. From livestreams with tanks (!!!) to sprawling European festivals, this week’s musical offerings span genres, continents, and, erm, retired war machines? The Guide is here to navigate you through the noise, highlighting the events and releases that demand your attention. In the coming days, we’ll…
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Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan believes Slipknot’s next album will be “widely accepted” by fans, has “a really, really spiritual feeling” about it
Slipknot percussionist Clown shares his excitement for the band’s upcoming releases (LouderSound)
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“You’re going to have to prioritize staying clean over everything else.” The vital advice Guns N’ Roses legend Slash gave Lamb Of God’s Mark Morton on kicking addiction
Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton reveals that the Guns N’ Roses icon was one of the people that helped him on his path to sobriety (LouderSound)
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“He was my hero.” HIM legend Ville Valo reveals the iconic goth film character that inspired him
This beloved 90s cult classic is a particular favourite of the HIM frontman (LouderSound)
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“When the time is right, put us in a coffin and fire up those avatars”: Nikki Sixx is up for Mötley Crüe continuing as avatars once the band are dead
Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx is keen to follow in the footsteps of Kiss and ABBA with an avatar-style show so that their music can “go forward for generations and generations” (LouderSound)
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Photographs of North Staffordshire’s unique oatcake shops that you won’t find anywhere else
Comfort food is often based on treats that remind us of home. Photographer David Fletcher has an ongoing love for the Staffordshire Oatcake, a local delicacy of Stoke-on-Trent that he wanted to pay homage to in a new photo series. No matter where we call home, we’ll never forget where we grew up. Those familiar…
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“The amount of sugar in the lyrics could kill a whole army”: Winger attempt to tweak the hard rock formula on their debut album with mixed results
A more serious proposition than many of the Sunset Strip generation, Winger’s debut combined melodic hooks with no small amount of technical skill (LouderSound)
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British Standard Type co-founder Matt Fenton on designing Yinka Ilori’s custom typeface
Although the two cuts of Yinka Sans differ in depth and form, they both embody Ilori’s vibrant and expressive style. British Standard Type has collaborated with British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori MBE to design a dynamic custom display typeface in two cuts: Yinka Sans Ultra and Yinka Sans Shadow. After using non-custom fonts for…
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Koto’s identity for Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC range hopes to set a new benchmark in computing
The global studio has unveiled a new brand for Microsoft’s latest generation of Windows laptops and PCs, all featuring built-in AI hardware. It marks a significant shift in the company’s offering. Koto is behind the branding for Microsoft Copilot+ PC, a new line of personal computers equipped with AI, the latest ‘Snapdragon X Series Processors’…
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“Nobody was more surprised than I was when we started doing it, and today it’s my main activity”: Perfect but unplanned timing sent the Alan Parsons Project touring galaxies far, far away with I Robot
When their second album arrived alongside Star Wars in 1977, the dream-come-true coincidence changed their career path (LouderSound)
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Glastonbury ’24: designing Olivia Dean’s Pyramid Stage set
Connectivity has been a key theme in Dean’s recent shows, which is visually reflected through mirrors and repeated camera feeds. After making her debut at the Coachella festival earlier this year, Olivia Dean took to the stage again at Glastonbury last week with a set designed by London-based creative studio Unlimited Dream Company (UDC). The…
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The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
Including The Virginmarys, Beth Hart, Keel and five other bearers of the good flag of rock’n’roll (LouderSound)
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Sault have returned with a new 32-minute composition, ‘Acts Of Faith’
SAULT have unveiled a new composition titled ‘Acts Of Faith’, a single 32-minute track released as a .wav file. The piece was produced by Inflo and made available through Forever Living Originals. This latest offering follows the group’s prolific output in 2022, which saw them release five albums: ‘(Untitled) God’, ’11’, ‘AIIR’, ‘Earth’, and ‘Today…
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“There are so many bands who’ve been influenced by us, even if they don’t f***ing know it”: why the world needed death metal sickos Carcass to reunite and make Surgical Steel
The story of Carcass’ 2013 comeback album Surgical Steel (LouderSound)
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“I believe we’ve made a huge leap forward this time. This is our Radiohead moment!”: how Iron Maiden made a 21st century masterpiece with A Matter Of Life And Death
In this classic Metal Hammer interview, Bruce Dickinson and Steve Harris reveal the story behind Iron Maiden’s 2006 album A Matter Of Life And Death (LouderSound)
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“The pictures show a man of great power and presence, as befits a giant riffmeister.” Queen’s Brian May pays tribute to his friend Tony Iommi, as Black Sabbath’s guitarist unveils career-spanning photo book
Tony Iommi and celebrated photographer Ross Halfin announce book collaboration (LouderSound)
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“We used to cover Problem Child in the early days. We did it two or three times in front of an audience”: we got Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott to pick his ultimate AC/DC setlist
From big hitters to deep cuts, this the perfect AC/DC setlist according to Def Leppard singer and AC/DC megafan Joe Elliott (LouderSound)
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“I wrote a few emails saying ‘I’d like to give my songs to the public’… he wasn’t interested”: Paul Heaton tried to nationalise his back catalogue, the Tories said no
The Beautiful South and Housemartins man tried to put the proceeds from his hits back into the state but was turned down (LouderSound)
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“I was so difficult to deal with, but I wasn’t the only one in the band doing something that they shouldn’t have been doing”: how Deftones rose above turmoil and tragedy with Diamond Eyes
Deftones are one of modern metal‘s most acclaimed bands – and its most turbulent (LouderSound)
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“The Jilted Generation is all the kids who’ve grown up on this supposedly corrupt dance music”: revisiting The Prodigy’s era-defining second record, 30 years on
Liam Howlett says Music For The Jilted Generation was a reaction to the government trying to stop kids having a good time (LouderSound)
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“We were on the right track at the start, but drugs and booze made us lose our way”: the explosive story of Wild Horses, the supergroup who had it all and threw it away
Featuring former members of Thin Lizzy and Rainbow, Wild Horses should have been huge – but chemicals, egos and bitterness got in the way (LouderSound)
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“A hint of the yodelling weirdness of Hocus Pocus might have pepped up the project… but they reckon it would be needy to try too hard, so don’t”: Focus’ Focus 12
55 years in, there’s a dependable charm to the way Thijs Van Leer keeps his quartet’s ambitions moderate (LouderSound)
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Master Peace has announced new UK and EU tour dates
Master Peace is set to embark on a comprehensive tour across the UK and EU, starting this October. The run will showcase material from his debut album ‘How To Make A Master Peace’. The tour will kick off in Manchester on 8th October, making its way through various UK cities including Glasgow, Dublin, Nottingham, Brighton,…
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“I haven’t got **** all to say to him.” Noel Gallagher isn’t speaking to Dave Grohl, says the ‘Nicest Man In Rock’ should “wind his neck in”
It’s hardly Drake versus Kendrick Lamar, but Noel Gallagher has ‘beef’ with Dave Grohl (LouderSound)
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Artists For Aid hosts star-studded concert at London’s Troxy for War Child UK featuring FKA Twigs, Clairo, Blood Orange and more
Artists For Aid held their second event at London’s Troxy last night, featuring performances from a star-studded lineup in support of War Child UK’s Gaza and Sudan fund. The charity concert, organised by Sudanese-Canadian singer Mustafa, brought together a diverse array of talent including Clairo – who performed an unreleased song from her upcoming album,…
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Enter Shikari have released their ‘Dancing On The Frontline’ companion album
Enter Shikari have unveiled ‘Dancing On The Frontline’, a companion album to their UK number one record ‘A Kiss for the Whole World’. Released today via SO Recordings, the new collection brings together remixes, non-album singles, and BBC session tracks, alongside a live Blu-ray. The album features collaborations with artists such as Wargasm, Cody Frost,…
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“It shocks them that a woman can achieve all that I’ve achieved right away.” Scene Queen finds the cynicism around ‘bimbocore’ kinda hilarious
Despite having labelled herself with the tongue-in-cheek term, Scene Queen still finds people assuming it was some strange industry tag forced on her (LouderSound)
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The 11 best new metal songs you need to hear right now
Swallow The Sun, Band-Maid and Orden Ogan are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)
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oreglo have dropped their debut EP ‘Not Real People’
London-based band oreglo have unveiled their debut EP ‘Not Real People’. The EP draws inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, reflecting the band’s eclectic upbringing in the British capital. oreglo have crafted a sound that incorporates elements from rock anthems to dance music, creating a unique sonic landscape that represents their experiences as…
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“You move at the speed of inspiration very quickly, and so things feel very possible.” Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme on the lasting impact of working with his friends Dave Grohl and Trent Reznor
QOTSA’s Josh Homme talks influences and inspirations (LouderSound)
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“My Sweet Elora” by Photographer Luuk van Raamsdonk
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Great new proggy sounds from Swallow The Sun, Kingcrow, delving and more in Prog’s Tracks Of The Week
Cool new prog you must hear from Keys, William D Drake, Enigmatic Sound Machines and more… (LouderSound)
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Theo Travis to release hour-long duduk meditation produced by Steven Wilson
Theo Travis will release Aelous on CD and Blu-ray in September (LouderSound)
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King Crimson 1982 France concert to be released on vinyl and CD in September
King Crison’s Sheltering Skies (Live in Fréjus, August 27th 1982) is the very first time a live album from the 1980s line-up has been released on vinyl (LouderSound)
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The Voidz have announced a new album, ‘Like All Before You’
The Voidz have announced their third studio album, ‘Like All Before You’, set for release in September 2024. The band’s first full-length record in six years, the announcement of ‘Like All Before You’ follows a series of single releases from The Voidz throughout 2023. These include the Halloween-timed ‘Flexorcist’, ‘Prophecy of the Dragon’, the ballad…
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Maina Doe has shared her debut EP, ‘ODIWAMS’
Maina Doe has released her debut EP ‘ODIWAMS’ (onedayitwillallmakesense), accompanied by a new single ‘Don’t Worry Bout Me’. ‘ODIWAMS’ is a six-track collection that showcases Maina Doe’s unique approach to R&B and soul, blending experimental and elegiac sounds. The EP, produced in collaboration with Finbar Stuart, 18YOMAN, LEN20 and UNO Stereo, explores themes of hedonism,…
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Koteri have shared their soulful second single, ‘Fortune Green’
London-based collective Koteri have unveiled their second single ‘Fortune Green’, featuring guest vocals from Jana, sister of founding member Abdallah Diab. ‘Fortune Green’ follows the group’s debut single ‘Karnaby, and showcases Koteri’s diverse influences, blending soul, funk, and electronic elements with a communal spirit that reflects their collaborative approach to music-making. Speaking about the single,…
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Cassyette has shared a new single, ‘Friends In Low Places’
Cassyette has released her new single ‘Friends In Low Places’, lifted from her highly anticipated debut album ‘This World Fucking Sucks’, due out August 23rd via 23 Recordings. The track follows Cassyette’s performance at this year’s Download Festival and her recent support slot on Bryan Adams’ nationwide UK tour. Speaking about the new single, Cassyette…
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Ed Sheeran has announced a massive 2025 European tour with 15 shows across 10 countries
Ed Sheeran has announced a major European tour for 2025, spanning 15 shows across 10 countries from May to September. The tour, a continuation of his record-breaking Mathematics Tour, will see Sheeran perform in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark. This announcement follows the singer-songwriter’s successful runs in North America,…
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Kendrick Lamar unveils star-studded music video for Drake diss track ‘Not Like Us’
Kendrick Lamar has unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his Drake diss track, ‘Not Like Us’, which has taken the hip-hop world by storm since its release in May. Co-directed by Lamar and Dave Free, the video dropped on July 4th and features a host of West Coast icons, including cameos from Tommy the…
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“It’s difficult to tell which one of the tracks on this album was improvised spontaneously”: Focus veer from grandiose to sombre on expansive 12th album
Old Dutch masters Focus return (LouderSound)
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Graham Gouldman’s I Have Notes: the 10cc songwriter-in-chief gets his pals in
I Have Notes is the sixth solo album from one of the UK’s foremost composers of seven-inchers (LouderSound)
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L.A. Edwards embrace heartland rock on Pie Town, but sometimes it’s just too slick
Country boys L.A. Edwards go Hollywood via New Jersey on fifth album Pie Town (LouderSound)
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“Memorable hooks abound and no opportunity for an anthemic chorus is ignored”: Kissin’ Dynamite light the fuse on Back With A Bang
Pucker up for an explosive eighth album from German 80s-friendly rockers Kissin’ Dynamite (LouderSound)
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A beginner’s guide to power pop in five essential albums
Power pop albums for the connoisseur (LouderSound)
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“Auerbach and Carney have an innate gift for absorbing the plurality of rock music and turning it into something nervy, fresh and euphoric”: The Black Keys albums you should definitely listen to
Taking the blues as their starting point and then giving it a twist, the Black Keys have created an energetic new strand of an old genre (LouderSound)
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“My knees hurt!” Metalcore legends Converge are in the studio making their next album
The Massachusetts wildmen haven’t released a standalone studio album since 2017 (LouderSound)
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The Crow 2024 director claims film is dark, violent, “scrappy indie movie”: “There’s nothing to do with Hollywood in this movie at all”
Rupert Sanders says the controversial, Bill Skarsgård-led retelling has the same dark heart as the original James O’Barr comic (LouderSound)
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“I couldn’t believe how enjoyable it was. They were really, really good.” West Belfast hip-hop group Kneecap’s wild late-night Glastonbury performance made Noel Gallagher a new convert to the cause
“We get there and the tent is absolutely smashed packed – you couldn’t get in!” Noel Gallagher on seeing Kneecap at Glastonbury festival (LouderSound)
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If Emily Eavis is looking for great young rock artists to play Glastonbury, look no further than the incredible modern metal scene
Metal has never been more exciting, boundary-pushing or diverse, and is packing plenty of great bands that could be appreciated at the world’s biggest festival (LouderSound)
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Why do we make THAT face when we hear a gnarly metal riff? Science has the answer
An academic has explained why metalheads scrunch their faces up when blasted with some particularly gruesome guitar (LouderSound)
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“I wouldn’t want to be a kid today”. 23 years since P.O.D. released anti-gun violence anthem Youth Of The Nation, the song is depressingly more relevant than ever
Inspired by gun violence in schools, P.O.D.’s 2001 top 40 hit Youth Of The Nation has only grown more relevant over time (LouderSound)
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Elder announce new BBC sessions album
US heavy prog quartet Elder will release Live at BBC Maida Vale Studios in August (LouderSound)
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Victrola Stream Carbon turntable review
A Sonos-compatible streaming turntable from the new king of affordable turntables (LouderSound)
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“We were going to be The Fabulous Stains for real.” How a cult movie featuring Diane Lane, Ray Winstone, and members of The Sex Pistols and The Clash inspired a new generation of women to play punk rock
The impact of Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains was felt long after the film died a death at the cinema, particularly among riot grrrl punks (LouderSound)
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“When there’s a crisis, it’s musicians, actors and comedians who step up and get things done – so put us in charge”: Rick Wakeman’s election manifesto on behalf of the Progressive Rock Party
Paul McCartney as arts minister, Keith Richards at health, Ozzy as foreign secretary… it doesn’t sound all that outlandish when you think about it (LouderSound)
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Foxette Moxy releases debut EP ‘Big Computer’
Foxette Moxy, the solo project of Temples’ Adam Smith, has released his debut EP ‘Big Computer’. The EP, which includes previously released singles ‘Zoom Out’ and ‘Flashman’, draws inspiration from diverse sources, including Picasso and Kurt Vonnegut. It explores themes of personal struggles and theories of consciousness, all wrapped in a soundscape of shimmering synths,…
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Good Neighbours have released a new feel-good anthem, ‘Daisies’
Good Neighbours have released their latest single ‘Daisies’. The track, which premiered as Jack Saunders’ Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1, follows the band’s viral hit ‘Home’ and the equally upbeat ‘Keep It Up’. ‘Daisies’ is the third single from the duo, who have been rapidly gaining attention since ‘Home’ became a streaming sensation, accumulating…
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Lana Del Rey and Quavo share new country trap collaboration ‘Tough’
Lana Del Rey and Quavo have unveiled their highly anticipated collaboration, a new single titled ‘Tough’. The duo had been teasing the track for several months, with Quavo first hinting at the collaboration in a photo posted in May. A month later, they shared a snippet of the song on Instagram Reels, which quickly amassed…
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New Genre designs identity, platform and website for new design standards tool
Follio was created to fill a gap in the market for architecture and interior design tools. Its no-nonsense identity allows the platform itself to shine. New Genre has created the website and identity for Follio, a new digital platform designed to help large enterprises organise, manage and deliver interior design standards while streamlining workflows and…
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From cult phenomenon to commercial juggernaut and back: The ZZ Top albums you should definitely listen to
The hirsute Texan rockers have an extensive track record – here we pick out the ZZ Top records essential for any collection (LouderSound)
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“It’s the worst album in the history of mankind”: This is the soundtrack of Al Jourgensen’s life
Ministry linchpin Al Jourgensen picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and reveals what happened when GG Allin threw up on him in an elevator in New York (LouderSound)
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“Rice Krispies for you and you and you!” That time the Rolling Stones were paid £400 to record a jingle for Kellogg’s Rice Krispies
Woke up this morning, got myself some tasty breakfast cereal (LouderSound)
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David Gilmour releases chilled rehearsal footage of Wish You Were Here: Even Wesley the dog seems to find it nice and relaxing
The footage comes ahead of Gilmour’s live dates in Italy, the UK and the US later this year (LouderSound)
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Watch Def Leppard play Pyromania classic Comin’ Under Fire live for the very first time – in close-up
Def Leppard played Comin’ Under Fire for a small crowd in Los Angeles ahead of their stadium tour with Journey (LouderSound)
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“We took his trousers off, gaffer-taped him to one of the girders and left him there to be photographed by Japanese tourists.” That time The Stranglers gaffer-taped a journalist to the Eiffel Tower, 400 feet off the ground
UK punks The Stranglers were not a band to be messed with (LouderSound)
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“This is a collection of stories about betrayal, murder, injustice, and corruption.” Irish punk hero Meryl Streek announces “vicious” second album Songs For The Deceased, shares single Paddy
Meryl Streek announces follow-up to 2022’s brilliant 796 album (LouderSound)
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Max Cavalera isn’t open to a classic Sepultura reunion anymore: “The more the time passes by, the more I feel that I don’t need to”
Despite claiming he was open to a Roots-era reunion just two weeks ago, Sepultura’s former frontman has now said he doesn’t feel the need (LouderSound)
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Human Interest have shared a new EP teaser single about fucking things up, ‘Better Press Repeat’
Human Interest have released a new single, ‘Better Press Repeat’. It’s a cut from their upcoming EP ‘Smile While You’re Losing (An Audio Guide To Wellness)’, which follows on from both ‘Empathy Lives In Outer Space’ and debut ‘Desire Paths’, and is set for release on 6th September via Nice Swan Records. They’ve also recently…
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Sad Night Dynamite have shared a new video for debut album cut ‘Sugabby’: “Never trust anything you see online”
Sad Night Dynamite have dropped a new single, ‘Sugabby’. It’s the latest cut from their upcoming debut album ‘Welcome The Night’, which will be released on 27th September accompanied by a headline tour for October and November. Directed by Geerten Harmens, the video tells a story of love, betrayal and social media. “We wanted to…
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Happy Accidents are back with a new album, and some super sneaky fan treats
London indie-punk duo Happy Accidents are back with a new album. ‘Edit Undo’ is set for release on 27th September via Alcopop! Records, teased by early single ‘Infinite Possibilities’. The band will also play their first live show in 5 years on 3rd September at Paper Dress Vintage, London. Guitarist/vocalist Rich Mandell says of the…
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Childish Gambino has announced his sixth studio album, ‘Bando Stone & The New World’ – check out early single ‘Lithonia’ now
Donald Glover has announced a new Childish Gambino album, ‘Bando Stone & The New World’. The full-length follows on from his recent drop ‘Atavista’ – described as a “finished” version of previous record ‘3.15.20’ – as well as Glover’s announcement earlier this year that he plans to release two albums under the Childish Gambino moniker…
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Boston Manor have released a video for their latest single, ‘Heat Me Up’
Boston Manor have shared a new video for their single ‘Heat Me Up’. It’s an early teaser from their recently-announced fifth album ‘Sundiver’, set for release on 6th September via SharpTone Records. Lead singer Henry Cox says of the track: “‘Heat Me Up’ ended up being the first track we finished on the album. We’d…
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“A comprehensive celebration of a band central to the rebirth of prog… impressively extensive”: Pallas’ Eyes In The Night – The Recordings 1981-1986
Must-have seven-disc set documents the Scottish neo-proggers’ struggle for survival and excellence (LouderSound)
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DEADLETTER try to escape an oddball with their new single ‘Relieved’, from their upcoming debut album
DEADLETTER have shared a new single, ‘Relieved’. It’s the latest cut from their debut album, ‘Hysterical Strength’. The full-length is set for release on 13th September via SO Recordings featuring earlier singles ‘Mother’ and ‘Mere Mortal’, and followed by a bunch of UK and EU headline tour dates. Lead singer Zac Lawrence says of the…
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Order your limited edition Kittie bundle – featuring an exclusive T-shirt
There are only 300 available, so get yours now! (LouderSound)
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Green Day are launching their own limited edition ready-to-drink Iced Matcha Latte
Green Day‘s coffee company Punk Bunny Coffee have teamed up with Grind to launch a limited edition ready-to-drink Iced Matcha Latte. The new drop is in celebration of Green Day’s 2024 Saviors tour – their latest album, ‘Saviors’, was released in January – and the anniversaries of ‘Dookie’ (30 years) and ‘American Idiot’ (20 years).…
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Alt-pop megastar Aurora wants to make a metal album: “My heart wouldn’t be complete without it”
The Norwegian singer/songwriter recently collaborated with Bring Me The Horizon on their Post Human: Nex Gen project (LouderSound)
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Sophie May feels overwhelmed by love on new single, ‘Just Want You’
Sophie May has released a new single, ‘Just Want You’. It’s a cut from her upcoming EP ‘Deep Sea Creatures’ – the follow-up to debut EP ‘You Do Not Have To Be Good’ and second EP ‘Worst Thoughts In The World’ – out 28th July. She says of the new track: “‘Just Want You’ was…
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Dog Race have released a very creepy horror-inspired video for their new single ‘The Leader’
Dog Race are back with a new single, ‘The Leader’. The Bedford band are following up their debut single ‘Terror’, which was produced by Jessica Winter, follow-up ‘There’s A Mouse In My House’, and ‘It’s The Squeeze’. Vocalist Katie Healy says of the track: “‘The Leader’ feels like the perfect continuation from ‘It’s The Squeeze’,…
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“I’ll give you names, details, receipts even”: Alessi Rose’s unapologetic approach to pop
With the release of her debut EP ‘rumination as ritual’, ALESSI ROSE discusses her journey from Derby bedroom pop to rising star, the cathartic nature of her songwriting process, and her excitement for a summer of festivals and headline shows. Check out our latest Hype playlist cover feature. Words: Stephen Ackroyd.Photos: Phoebe Lettice Thompson. FOLLOW…
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Chloe Qisha reflects on family relationships with her intimate debut single, ‘VCR Home Video’
Chloe Qisha has released her debut single, ‘VCR Home Video’. The Malaysian-born and UK-based singer, songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist is dipping her toes into pop with a song that sees her reflecting on family and growing up. Speaking about the track, she says: “‘VCR Home Video’ is probably one of the most intimate songs I’ve…
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Emily Burns’ new single is a love song for her girlfriend – check out ‘Give And Take’
Emily Burns has released a new single, ‘Give And Take’. It follows on from her recent drops ‘Cheating On Her’ and ‘Balcony Floor’, which arrived last year. Speaking about the track, Emily says: “Give & Take is about realising you’re with the person you want forever and knowing that things won’t always be perfect but that’s okay.…
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Jade has announced her “pop punch to the face” debut solo single, ‘Angel Of My Dreams’
Jade has announced her debut solo single, ‘Angel Of My Dreams’. The track – which you can pre-order/pre-save at jadeofficial.com – is set for release on Friday 19th July, and was co-written in LA alongside Steph Jones (Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso), Pablo Bowman (Calvin Harris’ Miracle) and producer Mike Sabbath (RAYE). “What I’m going for is…
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London Grammar have announced a trio of UK shows, including a night at London’s O2 Arena
London Grammar have announced a new headline tour. The three UK dates – in support of their upcoming album ‘The Greatest Love’, scheduled for release on 13th September – will follow both their run in Europe, and headline set at Latitude. The details are: OCTOBER31 Zenith Paris, France NOVEMBER1 Forest National Belgium, Brussels3 Ziggo Dome…
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Watch Machine Head prove their might as festival headliners in this pro-shot video of their full Hellfest set
Oakland’s groove metal heroes played a stack of anthems amid fire and smoke in France last weekend (LouderSound)
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Held By Trees team up with vocalist Martin Smith for new EP
Previously instrumental prog/post-rock outfit Held By Trees will release seven-track Held By Trees & Martin Smith EP in September (LouderSound)
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“Tipper Gore, as misguided as she may have been, her heart was kind of in the right place.” Inside Cover Your Ears, the thoughtful new documentary on music censorship starring Dee Snider, Chuck D, Jello Biafra and more
Cover Your Ears attempts to take a fair and balanced look at the phenomenon of music censorship (LouderSound)
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“We can’t wait to play these songs for the world!” Japanese metal sensations Bridear announce UK dates of first-ever world tour
The band have also released the music video for recent song Cult (LouderSound)
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“There’s corrupt leaders and warmongers all over the world, where do you draw the line?” Imagine Dragons respond to scathing Serj Tankian comments, defend Israel and Azerbaijan shows
System Of A Down’s singer called the pop-rock stars “not good human beings” for performing in Azerbaijan, which has been accused of preparing to commit genocide against Armenians (LouderSound)
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Rachel Chinouriri’s lunchtime Other Stage set is a rollercoaster of emotion at Glastonbury 2024
It’s clear she’s one of the most exciting and important voices in indie pop right now. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. For those rising early on Sunday, Rachel Chinouriri’s lunchtime Other Stage set is a rollercoaster of emotion. In a year that’s seen Rachel rise and rise, tracks from her long-awaited debut album ‘What a…
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Soft Play’s punk spirit remains at Glastonbury 2024
Oh SOFT PLAY, how this field has missed you. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Oh SOFT PLAY, how this field has missed you. Five years on since they last graced Worthy Farm as Slaves, the duo haven’t lost any of their chaotic energy in their rebrand. Kicking off proceedings with last year’s massive Robbie Williams…
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There’s only one Janelle Monae, and no one is doing it like her at Glastonbury 2024
There’s a reason Janelle is so decorated. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Following a mass exodus from the Pyramid Stage following Shania Twain’s legends slot, and clashing with Avril Lavigne, Nia Archives AND Romy, Janelle Monae is truly up against it as she takes to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday evening. But for those who…
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“Lars smiled: ‘What do you think?’ ‘You need more guitar solos, that’s for sure.’” How Metallica kickstarted thrash metal and changed the game forever with a “sloppy” little demo track called Hit The Lights
With Hit The Lights, Metallica found their first signature song and a track that’d have a profound effect on heavy metal’s evolution (LouderSound)
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Welly have a nosy over the garden fence for their new single, ‘Deere John’
Newcomers Welly have released a new single, ‘Deere John’ The drop follows on from their debut ‘Shopping’ and follow-up ‘Soak Up The Culture’, and arrives ahead of their sets at Latitude Festival, Dork’s Day Out (London, 3rd August ‘FYI’), Victorious Festival and more. Frontman Welly explains the track is “a story about a bloke who…
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“As far as I was concerned, we were done and never going to play again”: Kerry King was as shocked as the rest of us when Slayer reunited
The Slayer guitarist has expressed his surprise at the thrash icons getting back together in a new interview (LouderSound)
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“Britain is ALREADY WRECKED! How could things get any worse?” Queen’s Brian May urges the UK electorate to vote for “change” at Britain’s General Election on July 4
Queen guitarist Brian May wants to see an end to “arrogance, ineptitude and corruption” in the British government (LouderSound)
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MGMT embrace the domestic psychedelic with their new video for ‘People In The Streets’
MGMT have released a new video. ‘People In The Streets’ is the final video from their new album, ‘Loss Of Life’. The full-length came out in February via their new label home Mom+Pop, and also features the singles ‘Nothing To Declare’, ‘Mother Nature’, ‘Bubblegum Dog’ and ‘Dancing In Babylon (featuring Christine and the Queens)’. It…
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“All the new music felt like an ice dagger through a sleeping heart”: Doom metal mavens Swallow The Sun release evocative, melodic new track Innocence Was Long Forgotten
Listen to the bittersweet song and watch its powerful music video here (LouderSound)
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Elmwood reveals the brand story behind America’s first over-the-counter contraceptive pill
The global design consultancy shares how it created a visual identity for birth control medication, marking a landmark moment for women in American history. Despite some recent regression on women’s rights in the United States, for the first time ever, American women can walk into any pharmacy and pick up a birth control pill without…
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“It’s so nice having this youthful enthusiasm and energy. It isn’t just a bunch of grumpy old men – myself included!” How Derek Sherinian and Bumblefoot levelled up from Sons Of Apollo to Whom Gods Destroy
Collapse of their promising previous band left them with new songs but no one to play them… but younger musicians gave debut album Insanium an injection of new energy (LouderSound)
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“The world is on fire, and I can’t get my ass out of bed”: Deep Purple release chunky new single Lazy Sod
Lazy Sod comes from Deep Purple’s upcoming 23rd studio album =1 (LouderSound)
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Among Equals cooks up new identity for ready-to-eat meal brand Frive
Frive – formerly known as Lions Prep – was originally targeted at gym goers, while its new brand looks to open the menu to a variety of people needing speedy, nutritious meals. Among Equals has collaborated with ready-to-eat meal brand Frive on its new identity as it moves to improve how we eat in the…
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Robilant designs Italian elegance into the US wine category
Intricate illustrations evocative of the wine’s flavour and codes of traditional Italian gardens feature in Pinot Grigio Flora Lisa’s brand identity. It could be said that wine doesn’t have the same elegance in the U.S. as it does over the pond in Europe, a notion supported by the fact that almost half of all American…
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“No clue! Couldn’t say!” Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl shows up to court, refuses to be speculate on outcome
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club welcomed not one, but three, musical superstars to the Royal Box for the second day of Wimbledon (LouderSound)
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From chicken shed to opera house: Longborough Festival Opera launches eccentrically English campaign
Despite being around for 30 years and attracting global audiences, the festival struggled to connect with local people to whom their first awareness campaign is targeted. Cheltenham-based creative agency Ellipsis Studio has created Longborough Festival Opera’s first awareness campaign titled ‘Small Theatre. Big Drama’, amplifying its reputation in its Gloucestershire home. For two months each…
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Heart cancel remaining tour dates as Ann Wilson prepares to undergo preventive chemotherapy
Heart cancelled their European tour last month, and now their remaining US dates have been shelved (LouderSound)
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“Brian Jones picked me up and sat me on top of the fruit machine”: Why I love Brian Jones, by Killing Joke’s Jaz Coleman
Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman pays tribute to late Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones (LouderSound)
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The precise location of The Who’s mysterious concrete monolith from the cover of Who’s Next has finally been pinpointed
Mystery solved (LouderSound)
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In 1991 a student from Akron, Ohio, won Axl Rose’s apartment in Hollywood in an MTV competition: First, she had to evict him
“The bed’s never been slept in – I’m not saying it hasn’t been used” – Axl Rose (LouderSound)
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“How VIP do we gotta get? We need another hit guys!” That time Paul McCartney, Taylor Hawkins, Beck and Woody Harrelson got refused entry to a music industry party in Hollywood
Indie-rock star Beck recalls how his plan to go dancing with Paul McCartney and friends post-Grammy Awards failed miserably due to an over-zealous club bouncer (LouderSound)
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“Been working real hard on this one… thanks for flying.” King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard will release their 26th studio album Flight b741 next month
“Been working real hard on this one… thanks for flying.” King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard will release their 26th studio album Flight b741 next month (LouderSound)
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“I love this song so much!” Beabadoobee visits Japan for the video for Ever Seen, single three from her forthcoming This Is How Tomorrow Moves album
“I love this song so much!” Beabadoobee visits Japan for the video for Ever Seen, single three from her forthcoming This Is How Tomorrow Moves album (LouderSound)
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“I imagine there’s more unlistened to copies of Killtaker than any other Fugazi album.” Nirvana may have brought ‘alternative rock’ to the masses, but for Fugazi, America’s greatest punk band, the fall-out proved to be “a real nightmare”
Released on June 30, 1993, Fugazi’s In On The Killtaker may have been the Washington DC quartet’s best-selling record, but it emerged at a time when the alt. rock ‘revolution’ was proving to be a “headache” for Ian MacKaye and co. (LouderSound)
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Metal Hammer’s new Ghost issue is back in stock – get yours while you can!
We’ve had extra stock added for our latest issue, starring Ghost and celebrating the brilliant Rite Here Rite Now (LouderSound)
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11 acts that defined Glastonbury 2024
From a modern hip hop great to a pop punk princess, these epic Glasto performances shone brightest (LouderSound)
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“When The Spirit Of Radio came on she sang every word. I knew right then she was the one”: Crown Lands’ Kevin Comeau discovered Rush at 14, forging two marriages made in Heaven
Multi-instrumentalist, who caught Canadian giants twice on final tour, once played alongside Alex Lifeson – and he’s hoping for a second date (LouderSound)
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“At times you can barely hear Gallagher over the roar of the crowd.” Liam Gallagher’s Definitely Maybe tour comes home to Manchester, and it’s magical
Liam Gallagher swaggers back home for a trip back to 1994 (LouderSound)
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“Tobias Forge is a nerd.” Rite Here Rite Now director Alex Ross Perry opens up on helping to bring Ghost’s first movie to life
Alex Ross Perry on the unique challenges and creative shenanigans that went into the making of Rite Here Rite Now (LouderSound)
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“I felt like I’d been cleansed.” Comedian Frank Skinner says seeing this legendary metal guitarist was “like a fabulous meditative experience”
Birmingham comedian Frank Skinner shares how seeing a legendary guitarist helped him forget life’s problems – and the time he upset Eric Clapton (LouderSound)
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“I believe we have made history in the world of progressive rock.” Renaissance announce farewell US tour…
Annie Haslam prepare to bring the curtain down on symphonic proggers Renaissance after 54 years (LouderSound)
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“It’s his fault that we’re doing a record now.” Kittie reveal what led them to make their first album in 13 years
Returning metal heroes Kittie reveal that a very particular festival and a chance encounter steered them towards their triumphant comeback with Fire (LouderSound)
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Beabadoobee has shared another track from her upcoming album – check out ‘Ever Seen’ now
Beabadoobee has released a new single, ‘Ever Seen’. It’s the third cut from her third album, ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’. Produced by Rick Rubin and long-term collaborator and bandmate Jacob Bugden, the full-length is set for release on Friday 16th August via Dirty Hit. She’s also not long shared lead single ‘Take A Bite’,…
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Honeyglaze have released a new single about loneliness, ‘Cold Caller’
Honeyglaze have released a new single, ‘Cold Caller’. It’s the latest cut from their second album, ‘Real Deal’. The full-length will be released on 20th September, accompanied by a tour that includes a show at The Village Underground. The band share: “It’s funny, because it’s a complete dynamic reversal: the last person you’d usually want…
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“Good God!” Watch pro-shot footage of Metallica performing Ride The Lightning in Copenhagen
The M72 world tour thunders on but Metallica took Ride The Lightning back to where it began 40 years ago (LouderSound)
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Dua Lipa has announced a huge new show at Wembley Stadium
Dua Lipa has announced a huge new show at Wembley Stadium. The news comes hot on the heels of her headline set at Glastonbury, and is in support of her not-long-released third album ‘Radical Optimism’. She says: “There couldn’t be a better time to share this with you all! I am still flying high from…
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“An epic journey from light to darkness and back.” Wintersun finally confirm release date and details of Time II, the Chinese Democracy of extreme metal
The decade-long wait for the second part of 2012’s Time is finally over (LouderSound)
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Reneé Rapp gets candid about her transformative year and her upcoming second album
Former Dork cover star Reneé Rapp has opened up about the significant personal growth and challenges she faced during her 23rd year, which will serve as the central theme for her highly-anticipated second album. Following up on her debut album ‘Snow Angel’ and her role in the ‘Mean Girls’ movie musical, the now 24-year-old discussed…
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“A mix of heatstroke and cannabis led to a month of terror and confusion… Writing about it probably helped but I never touched drugs again”: The Groundhogs’ prog credentials
They might have lived on the periphery of the genre, but their 70s cross-fertilisation with the blues left us with stunning examples of left-field creativity (LouderSound)
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Keith Haring’s iconic art is brought to life in a new pop-up book
All Keith Haring artwork and quotes © The Keith Haring Foundation If you’re a fan of the 1980s New York legend, you might be interested in a new book that presents his work in a way you’ve never experienced before. We find out more about how it was made. Poposition Press is behind the official…
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Chloe Norman celebrates three generations of customers of The Crop Shop in a new mural
How do you highlight the importance of a hairdressers to its local community while attracting new customers? An art mural of its diverse clientele might just do the trick, as we find out. It’s been 34 years since The Crop Shop opened its doors in Slade Green, serving the local community as a hairdressers and…
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Billie Joe Armstrong calls Bad Nerves “the best new band in England right now” but they’re ready to take on the world – even if it means living at home with mum
Having put an end to booze-and-drug-fuelled days-after-the-night-before, Bad Nerves are heading for more than just big-name support slots (LouderSound)
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“On a night when I needed to feel young, he made me feel like I was hearing music for the very first time”: The story of the Bruce Springsteen show that saved his career and made him a star
On May 9, 1974, Bruce Springsteen played the famous gig that saw him proclaimed as “rock’n’roll future”. This is the story of what happened, by the people who were there (LouderSound)
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“We knew how good we were. That onour day we needn’t be afraid of anybody”: In 1970 Free had the world in the palm of their hands… and they let it blow away
How Free made their masterpiece, Fire And Water (LouderSound)
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Ticketmaster are notifying customers that their personal data may have been exposed after widely-reported hack
Customers who bought tickets for events in North America are being offered access to a free “12-month identity monitoring service” (LouderSound)
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“It’s a match made on the fairway to heaven”: Alice Cooper announces golf-themed radio show with pro golfer Rocco Mediate
The first episode of Rolling the Rock with Alice Cooper and Rocco Mediate airs this week (LouderSound)
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“My hope is that most fans of progressive music are fans of experimental stuff, so I leave it in their capable hands.” How Simon Godfrey returned with Shineback
Having led Tinyfish for nine years, Simon Godfrey has taken a sharp left turn with Rise Up Forgotten, Return Destroyed, his first album as Shineback. (LouderSound)
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“Peter Gabriel was forced to start slipping into this persona… If we’d not had two 12-strings to retune, would he ever have started telling all those stories?” Why so many musicians envy Anthony Phillips’ career after Genesis
Illness, heartbreak and stage fright may have led some to think of him as an also-ran – but under the radar he’s much, much more than the “ex-genius” people thought they read on a poster (LouderSound)
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Kings Of Leon at BST Hyde Park sees the revival of a band finally able to let loose
Any thoughts that Kings Of Leon might be riding into the sunset? Throw them firmly to the side. This is a rebirth: fun, guaranteed. Words: Jamie Muir.Photos: Dave Hogan, @elliekoepke. How do you adapt when things change and become bigger than you ever expected? For Kings Of Leon, their relationship with being one of the…
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“Where are my skater boys at? Where are my skater girls at?” Watch Avril Lavigne spark wild scenes at Glastonbury performing for one of the weekend’s biggest crowds
Pop-punk queen Avril Lavigne sparks hysteria at Glastonbury: watch pro-shot BBC footage of her performance (LouderSound)
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“The UK has always been special to us, so we wanted to celebrate with you all in a big way.” Papa Roach announce biggest ever headline show at London’s Wembley Arena
Nu metal survivors Papa Roach will play a historic show at the UK’s most famous arena early next year (LouderSound)
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Here are five acts you really need to see at 2000trees, courtesy of Liam from Dead Pony
Heading to cult favourite rock festival 2000trees later this month? Here are the acts Liam Adams from Glasgow up-and-comers Dead Pony recommends checking out. Gallus Gallus are one of the best live bands in Scotland currently. They’re our good mates, and we came up from the same scene in Glasgow, so it’s always an absolute…
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The National couldn’t have done more to close out another memorable Glastonbury in style
Rather than sad-sounding indie for 6 Music dads, they deliver a set that’s anything but melancholic. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Patrick Gunning. As the sun sets on Glastonbury’s final night, The National take to the Other Stage, proving just why they’ve become a festival staple. Rather than sad-sounding indie for 6 Music dads, they deliver a…
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The hardcore community donates over $200,000 in 48 hours to GoFundMe for Sick Of It All’s Lou Koller, following his diagnosis for adenocarcinoma cancer
Rancid, AFI, Dropkick Murphys among largest donors to GoFundMe campaign set up by SOIA guitarist Pete Koller (LouderSound)
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“If it’s energy you’re after, there’s only one place to be.” Justice close out Glastonbury’s West Holts stage with a thunderously heavy, effortlessly cool set for the ages
Justice show why it’s possible to go harder than many rock bands without so much as picking up as a guitar (LouderSound)
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“Pure Semblance” by Photographer Rosie Clements
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Fender team up with Teufel to launch trio of Rockster Bluetooth speakers
Guitar giant Fender join forces with German audio experts Teufel for the Rockster series of Bluetooth speakers (LouderSound)
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Serj Tankian on whether System Of A Down could ever continue with a new singer: “The option has always been there for the band to move on without me”
System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has claimed that it’s entirely possible that the band could continue without him, should they choose to do so (LouderSound)
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An Ode To Sport: BBC’s new spot gets hearts racing with passionate Olympics launch film
BBC Creative, the BBC’s in-house creative agency, has teamed up with Nexus Studios to create the launch film for its coverage of the upcoming Olympics. It takes inspiration from the world’s most romantic city and taps into our passion for sport. It’s almost time for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and Paris is the proud host…
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Watch Metallica’s James Hetfield and Judas Priest’s Rob Halford rocking out together while watching Turnstile at Norway’s Tons Of Rock Festival this past weekend
Two heavy metal icons enjoyed watching one of modern heavy music’s most exciting bands together! (LouderSound)
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“Syncopated lightweight pop, as if selected by algorithms for mass consumption”: Imagine Dragons resolutely fail to rock on Loom
On which US stadium monsters Imagine Dragons ditch alt.rock for reggaetron and formulaic pummelling (LouderSound)
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“Tony Iommi should have dropped the name and called the band something else”: Black Sabbath’s least-loved album re-examined, four decades on
What happened when Tony Iommi brought two familiar faces back on board for Forbidden, an album produced by an extremely unexpected choice (LouderSound)
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Securing a future for Malawi’s wildlife at the heart of brand and website refresh
Lilongwe Wildlife Trust partners with UK-based agency Sixredsquares to launch a refreshed identity to raise global awareness and support for wildlife conservation in Malawi. Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT), Malawi’s leading conservation organisation, has launched a new identity and redeveloped its website to raise awareness of pressing environmental threats and the urgent need to protect wildlife.…
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How one animation company is fighting AI by returning to the roots of motion pictures
We’ve all seen the new Toys R’ Us spot, and many of us are horrified by its implications and the increasing rise of AI. Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media, a UK-based animation studio, has…
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How one animation company is fighting AI by returning to the roots of motion pictures
We’ve all seen the new Toys R’ Us spot, and many of us are horrified by its implications and the increasing rise of AI. Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media, a UK-based animation studio, has…
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DixonBaxi designs tangram-inspired identity for Storey co-working spaces
Geometric shapes are seen across the fresh identity to house imagery and represent the diverse businesses that use Storey. DixonBaxi is behind the new identity for co-working space Storey, which uses overlapping tangrams to represent the diverse businesses that use it. The studio has had a long-standing relationship with the brand’s parent company, British Land,…
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“We didn’t like prog – there was a university pretentiousness about it. People asked what we did and I’d say, ‘10cc music’”: However you describe it, The Original Soundtrack is a progressive landmark
Their third album, complete with I’m Not In Love, moved away from three-minute singles and embraced opera and concept pop. Did it also inspire Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody? (LouderSound)
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The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
Including The Sweet, Fantastic Negrito, The Hot Damn! and five other wild things (LouderSound)
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“Everything here has a distinctly box-office feel”: The Warning sound bound for the big time on Keep Me Fed
Rising Mexican all-sister trio The Warning’s fouth album is taut and assured with ample shit-kicking swagger (LouderSound)
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Burna Boy gets his deserved big billing at Glastonbury 2024
Coaxing more energy out of a lagging Sunday crowd than you’d expect, Burna Boy’s pyro-fest of a set is a total party. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Back in 2019, Burna Boy expressed his disgust with Coachella for giving him such a small-fonted billing on that year’s lineup, stating he was an African giant and…
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Avril Lavigne proves her legend status on the Other Stage
There’s more than one Canadian legend at Glastonbury this year. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Anyone surprised by Glastonbury’s reaction to Avril Lavigne clearly hasn’t been paying attention. The Canadian pop-punk princess delivers a set that not only justified her place on the Other Stage but has the area bursting at the seams. From the…
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Peggy Gou becomes the first female DJ to headline the Park stage at Glastonbury
Despite finally dropping the album ‘I Hear You’ just a couple of weeks ago, much of it remains un-spinned. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. For the past five years, it feels like Peggy Gou has been the buzziest DJ in the world. A mainstay at festivals ever since ‘Starry Night’ blew up in 2019, it’s…
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Dua Lipa delivers the bangers as she gets her crowning moment on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury 2024
The thing about Dua’s sets is that she understands the need for a set of nothing but bangers, and that’s true of her headline set tonight too. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Anna Barclay. If you were to believe what the internet’s saying, you’d think Dua Lipa was in her flop era. If you watched her Friday…
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Little Simz’s status as a British legend is cemented on Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage
She’s at the top of her game, and with new music already teased in the performance, she’s only got higher to go. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. It’s hard to think of an artist more deserving of a Pyramid stage slot than Little Simz. A decade of tireless output and slow recognition as one of…
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The Streets turn Glastonbury’s Other Stage into a riotous carnival
On a Saturday night at Glastonbury, with The Streets as your soundtrack, the possibilities are endless. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Mike Skinner and The Streets were always more than capable of delivering a set that would go down in Glastonbury lore. From the moment Skinner saunters onto the stage, his casual demeanour belies the…
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Bloc Party roll it back at Glastonbury 2024
Bloc Party may be indie rock veterans, but they’re far from being relics. Words: Dan Harrison. Bloc Party feel like a band experiencing something of a renaissance. After a spell touring with Paramore, who cited them as a major influence on their latest album ‘This Is Why’, there’s a quiet confidence that comes from nearly…
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Cyndi Lauper reminds us why she’s a true icon at Glastonbury 2024
If this is what a farewell tour looks like, we’re not sure we’re ready to say goodbye. Words: Dan Harrison. Cyndi Lauper just reminded us why she’s a true icon. At 71, she’s owning her status with a delightful mix of seasoned professionalism and carefree attitude that only comes with decades in the spotlight. Dressed…
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Record-breaking Coldplay show their experience at headlining Glastonbury
Love them or can’t-quite-muster-the-hate them, Coldplay know how to headline this festival. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Anna Barclay, Matt Cardy As the countdown clock ticks away on Coldplay’s fifth headline Glastonbury set, anticipation is reaching fever pitch – and the band aren’t in any mood to disappoint. Launching straight into their iconic hit ‘Yellow’, it’s a…
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Rachel Chinouriri: “I’ve not compromised with anything”
With ‘What A Devastating Turn of Events’, Rachel Chinouriri cements her role as a shoulder to cry on and a guiding light through dark times, as she embarks on a new chapter of writing from a place of happiness and freedom. With her Glastonbury appearance set for later today (30th June), we caught up with…
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Camila Cabello is at Glastonbury 2024 to have fun
Dogs, BMXers and a whole bloody playground – Camila Cabello is here to play. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Who’d have thought the most bizarre set opener of the weekend would come from Camila Cabello? Stepping out to the polarising lead single from latest drop ‘C,XOXO’ in, erm, a tracksuit and a dog mask, with…
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Watch this world record attempt at creating the biggest ‘wall of death’ ever
Hellfest in France was the scene of what some are calling the biggest ‘wall of death’ ever (LouderSound)
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“Personality, charm, heart and passion in abundance.” High Vis prove that UK punk rock deserves a platform at Glastonbury
London’s High Vis bring grit and passion to Worthy Farm (LouderSound)
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Tems and Ayra Starr are proof that diversifying Glastonbury’s sound is always worth it
Hitting a sweet spot between chilled out early afternoon R&B and bouncy Afrobeats. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Making her Glastonbury debut on the Pyramid stage, Ayra Starr is perfection from the get go. Effortless but never lacklustre, her silky Afrobeats style combined with the full pop production of the show shake all the Saturday…
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“It reminds me of the days when I used to put on punk rock shows and I’d get my friends to come”: the story of Dave Grohl and Corey Taylor’s forgotten punk-metal supergroup Teenage Time Killers
Formed by members of Corrosion Of Conformity and My Ruin, Teenage Time Killers were the ultimate 2010s punk-metal supergroup (LouderSound)
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The Last Dinner Party bring pure theatre, classic rock n’ roll and pop camaraderie to Glastonbury 2024
A band made to be massive at a festival embracing their status. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. A rise both speedy and warranted, The Last Dinner Party take on a huge booking on Glastonbury’s second-largest stage just months after their debut album ‘Prelude to Ecstasy’ dropped, but as a band scouted on the basis of…
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“As rip-snorting a set of Priest, Maiden and Sabbath-inspired metal as you’ll get at Glastonbury.” Voice of Baceprot bring the steel to Somerset’s summer spectacular
Voice of Baceprot storm Glastonbury in thrilling fashion (LouderSound)
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“He got me in a headlock and started punching me. We just went at it”: the explosive story of Dokken, the hard rock band that tore itself apart
“He got me in a headlock and started punching me. We just went at it”: the explosive story of Dokken, the hard rock band that tore itself apart (LouderSound)
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“This feels like the beginning of something very special.” Kneecap’s lairy, explosive pre-noon set starts Glastonbury’s Saturday bill with a bang
Kneecap, Ireland’s most provocative rap group, kick off Saturday at Glastonbury in rude and raucous fashion (LouderSound)
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AURORA speaks up on the Park Stage at Glastonbury 2024
A stark reminder of the power of music to not just entertain, but to challenge and inspire change. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Ketil Mosnes. AURORA transforms the Park Stage into a realm of ethereal sounds and powerful messages – her barefoot performance a journey through her discography, each song carrying a weight of emotion and purpose…
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“One of the coolest bands to come out of the ’90s.” The Breeders delight fans old and new in London ahead of their Glastonbury festival appearance
One of Nirvana’s favourite bands, The Breeders continue to bowl fans over (LouderSound)
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LCD Soundsystem deliver a set that resonates across generations and never feels stale at Glastonbury 2024
There’s much to be learned from their reliance on the slow-build in the current era of immediacy Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. That ‘indie’ ‘sleaze’ eh? It just won’t go away. Almost 20 years after the release of their debut album, LCD Soundsytem are more relevant than ever, gracing the Pyramid and delivering a laser-fired…
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There’s nothing passive about IDLES’ headline set on the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2024
While yeah, they do lay it on thick, they also lay it on well. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Patrick Gunning. IDLES have never been shy of saying what’s on their mind. They’re not just being honest, they’re honestly just – or something less cloying and trite, if you’d prefer. As they take to the Other Stage…
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“A modern Norwegian echo of the great Kate Bush.” Aurora casts her wild, whimsical magic over Glastonbury with a faultless sunset performance
Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora’s Glastonbury festival set is a special, unforgettable experience (LouderSound)
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“Look at the scene in Los Angeles. How on earth can you call any of those bands heavy metal?”: how Manowar delivered death to false metal with Hail To England
Manowar’s Hail To England is a mid-80s heavy metal classic (LouderSound)
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Fontaines D.C. are staking their claim as the best of their generation at Glastonbury 2024
There aren’t really many other bands quite like Fontaines D.C. right now. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Jamie MacMillan. There aren’t really many other bands quite like Fontaines D.C. right now. From their big breakthrough debut album, they’ve weaved and evolved across two follow-ups that only strengthened their lustre, taking them from scrappy and smart punks to…
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Gentle Giant share brand new video for Betcha Thought We Couldn’t Do It
The new Steven Wilson remix of Gentle Giant’s 1977 album The Missing Piece was released earlier this year (LouderSound)
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Confidence Man are Greatest Live Act In The World (probably) at Glastonbury 2024
It’s a standout set that could easily be pegged as one of the greatest to ever go down on the Other Stage. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Reaffirming their status as Greatest Live Act In The World (probably), Confidence Man bring a 3am set to a 3:45pm set on the Other Stage. Relentless in their…
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“I said, “Oh my god, that was the most punk rock dude I’ve ever met in my life’”: Tom DeLonge on the time Liam Gallagher invaded Blink-182’s dressing room
The Britpop legends and pop-punk giants crossed paths at a radio show in Detroit and Tom DeLonge emerged from the experience a changed man (LouderSound)
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“People talk about Clapton, Beck and Page, but you can’t leave Ritchie Blackmore out of the list”: how Deep Purple changed Zakk Wylde’s life
Zakk Wylde may be Ozzy’s right hand man, but he’s a Deep Purple fan too (LouderSound)
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“We pulled ourselves back to the front of the line and proved, ‘This is what we’re capable of’.”: revisiting R.E.M.’s iconic Glastonbury set 25 years on
The Athens, Georgia trio’s post-Bill Berry era began in earnest with a triumphant headline slot at Worthy Farm (LouderSound)
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“The masses can be controlled so easily by the few who have cash, and we’ve been on the receiving end our whole lives”: how Parkway Drive raged against the machine with the furious Deep Blue album
In 2010, Parkway Drive were at the vanguard of metallic hardcore – and their third album, Deep Blue, was the sound of a band at their furious best (LouderSound)
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Anger from fans and bands over chaos at Capulet Fest in Connecticut, USA
Festival stuns fans after last-minute switch from Thompson, CT, to much smaller venue in Hartford –50 miles away (LouderSound)
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Chris Slade admits to feeling insulted when AC/DC asked him to stick around as Phil Rudd’s understudy
Slade had success as AC/DC drummer on The Razors Edge – but wasn’t happy when they brought back hellraiser Rudd (LouderSound)
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“Sorry to all our fans and friends but sometimes life blindsides you.” Sick Of It All forced to cancel European tour after doctors find a tumor in vocalist Lou Koller’s esophagus
Lou Koller reveals medical diagnosis which has forced Sick Of It All off the road (LouderSound)
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The 10 best artists to see at BST Hyde Park this summer, from Stevie Nicks and Gary Clark Jr. to AlienBlaze and Kylie
The annual British Summer Time festival returns to London’s largest Royal Park from this weekend. Here are our recommended picks of the 2024 line-up (LouderSound)
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Olivia Dean shows she should be the first thing anyone sees on a festival Friday at Glastonbury 2024
There’s no doubting Olivia Dean’s superstar status. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Olivia Dean should be the first thing anyone sees on any festival Friday. A total pro, it’s hard to believe this time last year she was playing Lonely Hearts Club; now, following the unstoppable rise of her debut album ‘Messy’, she takes the…
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Bombay Bicycle Club deliver indie bliss with a side of Blur at Glastonbury 2024
Legends recognise legends indeed. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Patrick Gunning. Bombay Bicycle Club prove why they’re indie royalty on the Other Stage, serving up a set of sun-soaked anthems that have the crowd in raptures. But just when we think we’ve hit peak Glastonbury, they go and raise the bar even higher. Enter Damon Albarn. The…
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SEVENTEEN show K-pop’s global prowess and Glastonbury’s ability to embrace it on the Pyramid Stage
It feels like the crowd are on their side. Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. There may have been more obvious choices for Glastonbury’s K-Pop debut. Maybe the now-household names, perhaps a Pyramid-topping set from Coachella headliners BLACKPINK or stadium smashers BTS, or a Saturday tea time slot from buzzy next-gen leaders NewJeans or aespa. But…
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“With a different hand at the controls, and an on-form Brian Johnson, it could have been a classic”: how AC/DC made an epic mis-step with Fly On The Wall
AC/DC‘s Fly On The Wall album was released on this day in 1985 (LouderSound)
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Cool new prog sounds from Alcest, Lesoir, Nick Magnus and more in Prog’s new Tracks Of The Week
The week’s best new prog music to check out from Kalandra, Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate, Nine Stones Close and more… (LouderSound)
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The 13 best new metal songs you need to hear this week
Tom Morello, Tribulation and Beast In Black are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)
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Dora Jar has shared a new single inspired by getting lost in life, ‘Timelapse’
Dora Jar has released a new single, ‘Timelapse‘. The drop follows on from her recent tracks ‘She Loves Me’ and ‘Puppet’, as well as her The 1975 support tour, which has not long seen her play Madison Square Garden in New York City. “Who am I?” is a recurring question I ask throughout my album,” Dora…
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Remi Wolf turns Woodsies into her personal pop playground at Glastonbury 2024
Remi Wolf isn’t just the future of pop – she’s the incandescent present. Words: Dan Harrison.Photos: Patrick Gunning. As Remi Wolf takes to Woodsies, any lingering doubts about the two time Dork cover star’s power to deliver on the festival stage – of which there are none here, obviously – are instantly vaporised. From the…
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VLURE and Lambrini Girls get the message right at Glastonbury 2024
It’s a representation of Glastonbury’s truest messaging of togetherness, tolerance and, erm, getting really fucked? Words: Abigail Firth.Photos: Patrick Gunning. As always, Shangri La is Thursday night’s hot spot, and this year sees two back to back sets from Glaswegian pill punks VLURE and the crucially political Lambrini Girls. Down at the Peace stage, it’s…
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Glastonbury ’24: why Shangri-La is the world’s most important art show right now
Photo by George Harrison Glastonbury isn’t just about Dua Lipa and Shania Twain. Half an hour’s walk from the main stage is an incendiary art show that’s both mirroring and questioning modern consumer society. Read on to discover why you should care. It’s Friday, the world’s biggest festival has just officially kicked off, and I’m…
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The rock musicians battling against AI: “If they can do it to Steve and they can do it to me, what’s next? How far will they go?”
Exclusive: Peter Frampton and Jerry Shirley on the attempts by the owners of the Steve Marriott estate to replicate the singer’s voice with AI – and why they’re determined to fight it (LouderSound)
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Motorpsycho announce Neigh!!, a collection of “songs that won’t fit on an album”
Norwegian psych/proggers Motorpsycho will release Neigh!!, a companion to last year’s Yay! album, in August (LouderSound)
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“After almost 50 years, Hans Lundin is to be applauded for continuing to produce such rewarding music”: Kaipa’s Sommargryningsljus
Sole remaining founding member provides “summer dawn light” featuring entrancing vocals and an awe-inspiring line-up (LouderSound)
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Iain Cook from CHVRCHES has reimagined The Cranberries’ 1993 hit ‘Linger’
Iain Cook from CHVRCHES has remixed The Cranberries’ 1993 hit ‘Linger’. “Iain did an outstanding job in remixing ‘Linger,’” says Cranberries drummer Fergal Lawler. “He reimagined the song completely, creating a fresh and upbeat version of this classic.” “When I got the stems, the first thing I did was listen to Dolores [O’Riordan’s] vocal tracks in…
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Artist Spotlight: Katie Hackett
Katie Hackett Katie…
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Scene Queen – Hot Singles In Your Area
Label: Hopeless RecordsReleased: 28th June 2024 With her debut album ‘Hot Singles In Your Area’, Scene Queen emerges as a molotov cocktail of candour and chaos. From the feral opening of ‘MILF’, we’re beckoned into uncharted territory where Hannah Rose Collins’ voice soars in rapturous defiance – her guttural growls and croons conjuring a feral punk…
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“We were sleeping on the floor, stealing food, stealing bikes”: Metallica turned to “thieving” to survive the early ’80s, says James Hetfield
While recording at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Metallica had to “borrow [things] forever” to make ends meet (LouderSound)
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Omar Apollo – God Said No
Label: Warner RecordsReleased: 28th June 2024 Omar Apollo has become quite a big deal indeed since his debut album ‘Ivory’ in 2022. The truth is he’s been a big deal all his life, a prodigious talent who can seemingly do it all; he’s now proving what a superstar he is as he moves beyond bedroom R&B…
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The Knocks and Dolores Forever have teamed up for a new single, ‘LOVER’
The Knocks and Dolores Forever (pictured) have teamed up for a new single, ‘LOVER’. It arrives ahead of the latter’s debut album ‘It’s Nothing’, which will arrive on 20th September featuring latest single ‘Go Fast Go Slow’, as well as recent drops ‘Someday Best’ and ‘Why Are You Not Scared Yet?’. Dolores Forever explain: “Lover…
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Hope Tala has released her second single of the year, ‘Bad Love God’, ahead of her SZA support slot
Hope Tala has released her second single of the year, ‘Bad Love God’. The track follows on from her recent drop ‘I Can’t Even Cry’, and arrives ahead of her support slot with SZA at BST Hyde Park. She’ll perform at the event on 29th June, alongside Sampha, Snoh Aalegra, Elmiene, No Guidnce, Sekou, Fabiana…
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Cat Burns has released a new debut album teaser single, ‘met someone’
Cat Burns has released a new single, ‘met someone’. It follows up on previous hits ‘end game’, ‘alone’, ‘live more & love more’, ‘people pleaser’ and ‘go’, plus her recent ArrDee collab ‘Home For My Heart’, and is taken from her debut album, ‘early twenties’, set to arrive on 12th July. She’s also not long…
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“Foo Fighters aren’t just putting on a show, they’re putting on the biggest rock’n’roll celebration on the planet.” With a three-hour, 27 song setlist plus a hometown Geezer Butler appearance, Foo Fighters end their UK tour on an almighty high
Dave Grohl and co. close out their Everything Or Nothing At All UK tour in the Home Of Metal – Birmingham (LouderSound)
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Glastonbury ’24: How to be an anti-capitalist artist
Photo by Jody Hartley Want to make impactful, subversive art? We speak to anti-capitalist artists at this year’s Glastonbury about their radical approach. For five days each June, a corner of rural Somerset transforms into a sprawling temporary city of music, art and counterculture. Glastonbury Festival has long been known for its radical spirit and…
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House of Protection have released a new single, and announced their first-ever UK show
House of Protection have released a new single, ‘Being One’. Aric Improta of Night Verses and Stephen Harrison from The Chariot unveiled their new collaborative project with debut single ‘It’s Supposed To Hurt’ earlier this year. Aric shares: “‘Being One’ was totally different for us. I’ve always loved playing drum & bass, so Jordan [Fish, producer]…
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Scene Queen reigns supreme: “It feels like I really can do whatever I want”
With ‘Hot Singles In Your Area’, SCENE QUEEN proves that staying true to yourself and embracing your sexuality is the ultimate form of empowerment, no matter what the haters say. Check out the latest cover story for our New Music Friday playlist edit, PLAY. Words: Ali Shutler. FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY “You can tell it’s…
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Glastonbury 2024 – Live!
Welcome to Dork’s Glastonbury 2024 Live Blog, your front-row seat to the most anticipated music event of the year. As 200,000 lucky revellers descend upon Worthy Farm, we’re here to bring you all the action, excitement, and inevitable mishaps from this five-day musical extravaganza. This year’s lineup is a veritable feast for the ears, with…
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Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard hails the “shamanistic” brilliance of IDLES
As Pearl Jam shorten sets for their own longevity, guitarist Stone Gossard recommends the frantic energy of IDLES (LouderSound)
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Dua Lipa headlining Glastonbury is proof that good pop always wins
As the sun sets on Worthy Farm this Friday, all eyes will be on Dua Lipa as she takes the Pyramid Stage, cementing her status as a true British pop icon. Her performance will be the crowning glory of a career-so-far that has defied odds, shattered glass ceilings, and in many ways redefined what it…
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The rise of the BRAT queen – how Charli xcx fulfilled her promise and became pop’s new main character
The neon green glow of ‘BRAT’ isn’t simply an album cover – it’s a beacon signaling the arrival of a long heralded icon. Charli xcx, had started to feel like she’d forever be the pop world’s best not-very-well-kept secret, skirting on the edges of the mainstream but never quite getting what her talent merited. But…
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“It just so happens that we’ve run across a very, very dear old friend of ours.” Watch Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello join Jane’s Addiction onstage in Germany
Tom Morello reunites with old pals from the “world of oddballs” which changed his life in the 1980s (LouderSound)
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“Shifty was a real-life tragedy. Too fast, too hard, too soon.” Crazy Town vocalist Shifty Shellshock died from an accidental drug overdose, representative reveals
“Seth has been struggling with substance abuse problems for quite sometime” (LouderSound)
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Lamb Of God’s Mark Morton opens up on writing about daughter’s death in new memoir: “It’s not something I forget. It’s not something I wanna commodify either.”
Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton’s autobiography, Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir, is a heavy read in places (LouderSound)
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EDM DJ Zardonic remixes Temic track Once More. Listen here…
Modern prog metal supergroup Temic released their debut album Terror Management Theory last year (LouderSound)
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Yours Truly have released a new single about trying to be present with loved ones, ‘California Sober’
Yours Truly have released a new single, ‘California Sober’. It’s a track from their new album ‘TOXIC’, set for release on 16th August via UNFD, which will be supported by a UK tour and sets at Reading & Leeds this summer. “California Sober was written during the same period as Sour,” the band share. “We’d…
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“We could release a hang-drum odyssey with seagull noises and somebody would still say it sounds like Tool!” Wheel have no time for outdated comparisons
James Lascelles explains why the Anglo-Finnish band’s third album, Charismatic Leaders, takes on big issues but doesn’t try to offer world-changing solutions (LouderSound)
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South London punks Honey Joy have released a new single inspired by the power of music, ‘Ready Now’
South London punks Honey Joy have released a new single, ‘Ready Now’. It’s a cut from the band’s upcoming new album ‘III’, which is set for release on 5th July via Everything Sucks Music and also features recent drops ‘Penelope’ and ‘Language’. Vocalist Megan Tinsley says the track is “about finally feeling something when you…
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Griff has launched a competition to give away her handmade ‘But Daddy I Love Him’ dress from the Taylor Swift tour
Griff has launched a competition to give away the dress she wore for her slot supporting Taylor Swift on tour. The up-and-comer has been performing on Taylor’s Eras Tour ahead of her debut album ‘Vertigo’. The full-length is set for release on 12th July (formerly 19th July), accompanied by a world tour that includes a…
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“If you listen to Scenes From A Memory through Black Clouds & Silver Linings, that’s the sound and style”: Mike Portnoy teases what to expect from new Dream Theater album
Dream Theater’s returning drummer has told fans what to expect from album number 16 (LouderSound)
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Steven Wilson remixes Ultravox’s 1984 album Lament
Ultravox will release eight-disc 40th anniversary deluxe box set of Lament in Septmber (LouderSound)
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Watch Metallica cover Diamond Head’s Am I Evil? with Diamond Head’s guitarist, Brian Tatler
Tatler joined the heavy metal superstars onstage at Oslo’s Tons Of Rock festival yesterday (LouderSound)
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Peggy Gou has released a new video for ‘Lobster Telephone’
Peggy Gou has released a new video for ‘Lobster Telephone’. It’s a cut from her just-released debut album ‘I Hear You’, out now via XL Recordings, which also features previous cuts ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’, Lenny Kravitz collaboration ‘I Believe in Love Again’ and ‘1+1=11’. A press release explains: “Starring Peggy herself and directed by…
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Glastonbury 2024: Your ultimate sofa-side festival guide
As 200,000 revellers descend on Worthy Farm for Glastonbury 2024, thousands more will be tuning in from the comfort of their homes. Thanks to the BBC’s comprehensive coverage [*cough* and ours on readdork.com – Ed], you won’t have to miss a beat of the iconic festival. This year’s lineup boasts Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA…
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Magnolia Park have dropped a new video for ‘Shallow’ ahead of their US summer tour
Magnolia Park have dropped a new video for their single ‘Shallow’. Out now via Epitaph Records, it’s billed as “an ethereal anthem about the ebb and flow of lust and love” and marks their first new music since second album ‘Halloween Mixtape II’. The band will be touring this summer, co-headlining the idobi Radio Summer…
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Ozzy Osbourne cancels convention appearance over health concerns
The Prince Of Darkness was booked to appear at Mad Monster Party in Phoenix, Arizona, next month (LouderSound)
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Loveless have announced their new album with teaser single ‘Heart-Shaped Soul’
Loveless have announced their new album, ‘Loveless II’. The duo’s full-length features their recent tracks ‘I Love It When It Rains’, ‘Addicted’, ‘Picasso’ and ‘Drag Me Down’, and is set for release on 13th September via Rise Records, further teased by single and music video ‘Heart-Shaped Soul’. “We put everything into this record, and I…
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Dirty Hit signee Pretty Sick has released a new six-track EP, ‘Streetwise’
New York bassist, vocalist/songwriter Pretty Sick has released a new EP. Her first new music in almost two years, ‘Streetwise’ is out now via Dirty Hit, arriving alongside a video for new single ‘Violet’. A press release explains: “Pairing dry-wit musings with experimental post-punk instrumentation, the six-track outing follows the release of singles ‘Streetwise’ and…
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“We practiced it and had it ready, and we walked to the edge of the stage, then I was like, Naaaaaah.” Trey Anastasio reveals the Taylor Swift song that Phish wanted to play at Madison Square Garden last year
The world is going to have to wait a little longer for that Phish/Taylor Swift crossover moment (LouderSound)
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Here are 10 things you probably shouldn’t miss at Glastonbury 2024
The air on Worthy Farm is thick with anticipation for Glastonbury 2024. This isn’t just another music festival; it’s a cultural phenomenon, a five-day extravaganza that’s about to set the agenda for the entire music industry. Glastonbury is a microcosm of the global music scene, where established icons rub shoulders with rising stars, and where…
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Georgia Gets By has shared a new single about meeting someone who will change you, ‘Madeline’
Georgia Gets By – aka New Zealand’s Georgia Nott from BROODS – has released a new single. ‘Madeline’ follows on from her recent drop ‘When All You Can Manage Is A Sigh’, as well as ‘Fish Bird Baby Boy’, her debut EP on Luminelle Recordings. She explains: “Madeline is about the moment you meet someone…
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Tim Bowness shares new video for the aptly titled When Summer Comes
Tim Bowness will release his latest album Powder Dry, his first for new label Kscope, in August (LouderSound)
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Olivia Dean has returned with a new single, ‘Time’, ahead of this weekend’s Glastonbury appearance
Olivia Dean has released her new single ‘Time’, nearly a year after her breakout debut album ‘Messy’. The track, which premiered at her triple-sold out London Hammersmith Apollo headline shows, was produced by Zac Nahome and co-written by Max Wolfgang, Bastian Langebaek, and Matt Hales. Speaking about ‘Time’, Olivia said: “Time was born out of…
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Thursday at Glastonbury has its fair share of standout moments – here are six of them
Glastonbury 2024 might be preparing for its big fully-throated kick off, but there’s plenty happening if you’re down on Worthy Farm. While the main stages light up from Friday, Thursday still offers a tantalising preview of the musical diversity and innovative spirit that the event is known for. Here’s your essential guide to the must-see…
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NOAHFINNCE covers Waterparks for Hopeless Records’ 30th anniversary compilation
NOAHFINNCE has shared a version of Waterparks’ 2019 track ‘I Miss Having Sex But At Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore’ as part of Hopeless Records’ 30th anniversary celebrations. The cover is set to feature on the upcoming compilation album ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You: 30th Anniversary’, which sees various artists paying tribute to the iconic…
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Penguin Books reveals the winners of its 2024 Cover Design Award
The winners of Penguin’s 2024 Cover Design Award Competition was once again fierce for this year’s prestigious awards by Penguin Books. We reveal the winners of its annual prize where creatives get a remarkable opportunity to showcase their talents. Today, Penguin Books has announced the winners of its popular Cover Design Award, which sees aspiring…
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How Chronica is helping EMIF battle disinformation with design
Brighton studio Cronica has partnered with the European Media and Information Fund to craft a dynamic visual identity, blending print and digital aesthetics to combat misinformation and promote media literacy. In a year where over half the planet is holding elections, it’s increasingly clear that truth matters. That’s precisely why, in 2021, a bunch of…
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Otherway’s refreshing summer campaign for Strongbow celebrates festival season
Glastonbury is here once again. And it’s looking like a dry one (those lucky bastards). If you’re one of the jammy sods to be there, you’ll likely have seen a new ad for Strongbow, marking it as the perfect festival refreshment. Otherway has crafted a new campaign for Strongbow to kick off its summer of…
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Glastonbury’s Planet Pop is going global as SEVENTEEN bring K-pop to the Pyramid Stage
This Friday, the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival will vibrate with a sound it’s never heard before. SEVENTEEN – the thirteen-member juggernaut that’s been casually obliterating records – are set to become the first K-pop act to grace the festival’s most iconic platform, marking a significant milestone in both Glastonbury’s history and K-pop’s global ascension.…
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De’Wayne is graduating with honours and spreading some love on his new EP, ‘I Want You More Than Anybody Wants You’
UPSET COVER STORY DE’WAYNE has already delivered show-stopping albums, so when he claims he’s finally “cracked the code’, it’s time to sit up and pay attention. Check out our latest Upset cover story. Words: Steven Loftin.Photos: Shai Lev. FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY Newly signed to Fearless Records, De’Wayne remains steadfast in being a free spirit.…
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Here are seven reasons you need to get yourself to Mad Cool 2024
The Spanish festival was established in 2016 and has quickly established itself as one of the best around. Words: Ali Shutler. There are a lot of brilliant festivals in the UK. It’s kinda our thing. But Europe does things differently. Rather than heading to some obscure field in the middle of nowhere for twelve hectic…
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“Anomaly” by Artist So Youn Lee
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King Isis embraces differences and celebrates wholeness with their new single ‘Dissonance’
King Isis has released a new grunge-inspired single, ‘Dissonance’, produced by longtime collaborator and childhood friend, Jaden Wiggins. The track delves into themes of catharsis and self-acceptance, exploring the experiences, thoughts, and processes that shape one’s identity. ‘Dissonance’ follows the release of King Isis’ breakout EP ‘shed’ in March. Speaking about the new single, King Isis…
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NOISY have shared Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke remix of ‘All Of U’
NOISY have released new version of ‘All Of U’, remixed by Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke. Speaking on the release, NOISY said: “Having Kele remix one of our tracks is a real bucket list moment for us, Bloc Party have been one of our favourite bands growing up and have really influenced the guitar elements…
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Laura Jane Grace has announced a new project and debut single
Laura Jane Grace has embarked on a new musical venture with the formation of Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals The quartet, consisting of Grace, Matt Patton of Drive-By Truckers on bass, Mikey Erg on drums, and Paris Campbell Grace providing vocals and percussion, have released their debut single, ‘All Fucked Out’. The song’s…
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Almighty’s branding for Joonbyrd redefines wellness with a nostalgic charm
Blending magical moments, science, storytelling and a hint of nostalgia, Almighty’s designs position Joonbyrd at the forefront of the beauty and wellness industry. Headquartered in London, Joonbyrd is a company focused on creating skincare, wellness, and lifestyle products that promote emotional wellbeing alongside physical benefits. Founded by dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite, it aims to create…
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Toast Design brings The Victorian Society into the future
The agency restored the charity’s 20-year-old website to make it a better resource for members and refined the brand identity to make it more “modern, integrated and coherent”. Banbury-based integrated agency Toast Design has developed a new identity and bespoke website for national charity The Victorian Society, which is looking to attract new and younger…
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New book from Counter-Print explores the power of icons in modern design
Icons and pictograms are so important to our society, yet even designers don’t discuss them all that much. A new book explores their evolution and impact in our increasingly visual digital world. In an increasingly visual world, icons and pictograms have become the universal language of design. A new book from independent British publisher Counter-Print…
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Bloc Party have unveiled a new single, ‘Flirting Again’, ahead of their Glastonbury and Crystal Palace Park shows
Bloc Party have unveiled a brand-new single, ‘Flirting Again’. Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Flirting Again’, Okereke explained, “It’s about being thrust back into the scene and trying to remember how it all works. It’s about trying to appear desirable, whilst at the same time hiding the hurt that defines you. We are all carrying…
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Courting are heading out on their debut North American tour___
Courting have announced their debut North American tour, opening for Vundabar across a string of dates this October and November. The news follows the release of their latest album ‘New Last Name’, produced in collaboration with The Cribs’ Gary and Ryan Jarman. ‘New Last Name’, which has been praised by critics (Hi – Ed), marked…
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Bright Eyes have announced a new album ‘Five Dice, All Threes’
Bright Eyes have announced their 10th studio album, ‘Five Dice, All Threes’, set for release on 20th September via Dead Oceans. The album features guest performances from long-time friends Cat Power, The National’s Matt Berninger, and The So So Glos’ Alex Orange Drink. Alongside the album announcement, Bright Eyes have released the first track, ‘Bells…
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Porches is teasing his upcoming new album with latest single ‘Itch’
Porches has released a new single and video, ‘Itch’. It’s a track from his upcoming new album ‘Shirt’, which follows on from ‘All Day Gentle Hold !’ and is set for release on 13th September. The record also features recent tracks ‘Joker’ and ‘Rag’. Ahead of his October tour of the UK and Europe in…
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David Duchovny is going to headline London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
David Duchovny has announced a one-night-only UK show. The gig will see the X-Files actor headline London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on 27th July, while he’s over for Latitude Festival. Latitude will take place at Henham Park from 25th-28th July, with further sets from the likes of Duran Duran, Keane, London Grammar, Khruangbin, Nile Rodgers…
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Stefflon Don’s new single ‘Dilemma’ sees her collaborate with late rapper Sidhu Moose Wala and producers Steel Banglez and Guiltybeatz
Stefflon Don has released a brand new single, ‘Dilemma (Feat. Sidhu Moose Wala, GuiltyBeatz & Steel Banglez)’. It’s the latest track from her debut album ‘Island 54’ – which also features ‘Move It’, a call back to Reel 2 Real’s 1993 classic ‘I Like To Move It’ – set for release on 28th June. “This…
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The WAEVE have announced their second album with new single ‘You Saw’
The WAEVE, the new project from Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, have announced a new album. ‘City Lights’ is coming on 20th September, featuring their recently-released single of the same name and new drop ‘You Saw’. They’ll perform at London’s Village Underground on 29th October in support of the release. Graham and Rose say of the new…
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Blusher, Say Now and more have joined Kylie’s day of BST Hyde Park 2024
The supports have been confirmed for Kylie‘s headline a day of BST Hyde Park 2024. She’ll perform at the event on Saturday 13th July, with support from Ella Henderson, Tom Rasmussen, ADMT, Fred Roberts, Blusher, Say Now (pictured) and Grace Gachot. They join previously announced special guests MARINA appearing for a UK exclusive performance, plus Anitta, and ALTÉGO. Kylie…
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Kim Gordon has shared her new song and video ‘ECRP’ to celebrate the start of her UK shows
Kim Gordon has released a new single, ‘ECRP’. The track follows on from her second solo album ‘The Collective’, which arrived back in March via Matador, and coincides with the start of her UK shows. Recorded in her native Los Angeles, ‘The Collective’ follows 2019 full-length debut ‘No Home Record’ and was once again a…
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Role Model has released a new single inspired by regret, ‘Look At That Woman’
Role Model has released a new single, ‘Look At That Woman’. The Maine-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter also recently released his singles ‘Oh, Gemini’ and ‘a little more time’, with new album, ‘Kansas Anymore’ coming on 19th July. “’Look At That Woman’ is a very nostalgic song that is looking back and regretting certain decisions,” explains Role…
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DORK x 2000TREES: Manchester Orchestra prepare to make their 2000trees debut: “We’re going to go out there swinging”
As they play “fabled spot” 2000trees for the very first time, Manchester Orchestra feel like the perfect band for the occasion. Dive in with our DORK x 2000TREES festival guide cover feature. Words: Alexander Bradley.Photos: Shervin Lainez. FOLLOW DORK X 2000TREES ON SPOTIFY Find yourself a band that can do both. Last October, Manchester Orchestra…
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MUNA are set to release live a album recorded at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles
MUNA have announced the release of a live album, ‘MUNA: Live at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles’, to celebrate the two-year anniversary of their third studio album. Set to drop this Friday, 28th June, the album was recorded during their performance at the iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, a venue the band had…
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Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity unveils its refreshed brand identity
Working in collaboration with Stuart Gough, Pentagram, JKR, and Impero, the charity launches its refreshed brand and positioning today. Its focus is on being “more accessible, inclusive, and digitally enabled.” Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH) has unveiled a new identity to build on its mission to transform the lives of seriously ill children and…
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How to become more confident as a creative
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Feeling like a fraud? We share the community’s best tips to help you embrace your unique voice, trust your process, and view challenges as opportunities. As a creative professional, your work is an extension of your very self. Your ideas, your vision and your unique perspective, are the tools of…
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Illustrator Sam Taylor on his psychedelic kids’ book inspired by the band Phish
All My Friends Reprise: Looking For Owls blends vibrant imagery with detailed band lore. London illustrator Sam Taylor explains what he learned from this unusual project. We’re big fans of London-based illustrator Sam Taylor, whom we last covered in 2023 when he was experimenting with hand-made techniques. Now he’s behind a new children’s book titled…
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Celebrating collaboration: Blackburn’s National Festival of Making
Four new commissions have come through the festival’s Art in Manufacturing programme, positioning Lancashire as a hub of creativity and craft. This year’s National Festival of Making in Blackburn, Lancashire, will host four new commissions for which artists have paired with industrial sector factories to reinforce Lancashire as a centre for making in the UK.…
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WVH designs exhibition that explores generosity and violence in architecture
Political tropes and materials such as leaflets, protest banners, and opinion stickers are heavily featured in the graphic identity of the exhibition. Munich-based studio WVH has designed the graphic concept and identity for an architecture exhibition at the Pinakothek der Modern in Germany, using political codes and aesthetics as well as recycled materials from previous…
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Sum 41 have announced the UK and European leg of their final run, the Tour Of The Setting Sum
Sum 41 have announced the UK and European leg of their final live run, the Tour Of The Setting Sum. The Canadian pop-punk band will be crossing the Atlantic later this year for one last set of shows in the UK and Europe. They will be joined by The Bronx for the UK dates, and…
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SOPHIE’s posthumous self-titled second album will be released this September
SOPHIE’s self-titled second album is set for release on September 27th 2024,, via Transgressive and Future Classic. The news is accompanied by a lead single, ‘Reason Why’, which features BC Kingdom and Kim Petras. This posthumous album was close to completion when Sophie tragically died and has been lovingly finalised by those closest to her.…
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The Mary Wallopers have announced their biggest UK tour to date for 2025
The Mary Wallopers have announced their biggest UK tour to date for early Spring 2025, alongside the release of their new three-track EP ‘Home Boys Home’. The band will kick off the extensive run of shows at Brighton Dome on March 6, before making stops in cities such as Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, and…
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“A Deal with God” by Photographer Megan Reilly
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Maren Morris enlists Julia Michaels for her new single, ‘cut!’
Maren Morris has released a new single ‘cut!’ featuring Julia Michaels, marking her first new music since her 2022 album ‘Humble Quest’. The track delves into the pressures of maintaining a perfect façade in daily life, and was co-written by Morris, Michaels, Caroline Allin, and Joel Little, with Little also handling production duties. It marks…
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Dayglow has announced a new self-titled album, shared new single ‘Cocoon’, and confirmed a North American tour
Dayglow has unveiled plans for a brand new self-titled album, set for release on September 13th via Polydor Records. Alongside the news, the’s also shared a new single, ‘Cocoon’, and confirmed an extensive North American tour. The 10-track debut, ‘DAYGLOW’, was entirely written, performed, recorded, produced, and mixed by Sloan Struble [for it is he,…
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Red Velvet celebrate their 10th anniversary with a new EP, ‘Cosmic’
Red Velvet are celebrating their 10th anniversary with the release of a new six-track EP titled ‘Cosmic’. The project, released via SM Entertainment / Virgin Music, is an expansion of Red Velvet’s vivid musical world, weaving together diverse stories and emotions about the values, relationships, and existence that make one shine. The EP’s title track,…
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Kate Nash has announced new UK and EU tour dates
Kate Nash has announced a run of UK and EU tour dates in support of her latest album, ‘9 Sad Symphonies’, which is out now via Kill Rock Stars. The newly announced shows include a stop at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town in 2025, in addition to her previously sold-out show at KOKO on 28…
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Talia Rae immerses herself in a surreal underwater world with her new ‘Rocket Woman’ video
Talia Rae dives into a surreal world of escapism in the official music video for her latest single, ‘Rocket Woman’, out now via Glassnote Records. The visual, shot in London and directed by Sarah Dattani Tucker, sees Talia dreaming of an underwater escape. Reflecting on the music video, she explains: “I wanted to create two…
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Lutalo announces debut album ‘The Academy’, shares new single ‘Ocean Swallows Him Whole’
Lutalo has announced their debut album ‘The Academy’, set for release on 20 September via Winspear. Named after the St. Paul, MN school they attended on a scholarship, the same institution that F. Scott Fitzgerald famously dissected throughout their work, ‘The Academy’ follows last year’s ‘AGAIN’ EP and their collaboration with bedroom pop artist Claud…
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Isaac Gracie releases new single ‘Lullaby’, his first music of 2024
Isaac Gracie has unveiled his latest single, ‘Lullaby’, marking his first new music of 2024. ‘Lullaby’ was written during a brief but fruitful session with Joel Little (Lorde) at his Hollywood Hills apartment in LA. The majority of the song was penned in a single day, with the finishing touches added back in London alongside…
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IDLES cover Hey Duggee’s ‘Stick Song!’ for new episode ‘The Carrot Badge’
IDLES have collaborated with popular children’s TV show Hey Duggee to cover the programme’s hit song ‘Stick Song!’ – and you can listen to it now. The band, who headline Glastonbury’s Other Stage this Friday (June 28th at 10:15pm BST), have given the song a guitar-based makeover to coincide with the release of a new…
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St. Vincent has announced new UK & European tour dates for October 2024
St. Vincent has announced a series of UK and European tour dates for October 2024. The new dates come on the heels of her album ‘All Born Screaming’, released in April of this year. Produced by St. Vincent herself and mixed by Cian Riordan, the album features collaborations with a roster of friends including Rachel…
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Native California flower informs UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden identity
Little Big Brands sought to respect the history of the garden’s namesake, Mildred Mathias while bringing it into the modern day with a new brand identity. The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden has launched its new identity, coinciding with the renaissance and modernisation of the garden itself, which includes enhanced entry points and common areas as…
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Part memoir, part manual: Matt Owens offers contemporary advice on running a creative business
A Visible Distance interrogates the last three decades of design and creativity, from the commercialisation of the internet to the advanced technologies and practices of today. The creative industries are not short on autobiographies, monographs, and more of the like written by established figures, many of whom started their careers in the 1970s and 80s.…
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He’s Coming Home: New campaign tackles domestic abuse amid football fever
There’s a darker side to the Beautiful Game that Women’s Aid wants you to know about. And that’s the hidden issue of domestic abuse exacerbated by the country’s fervour for football. Whilst many of us are enjoying the Euros this month, an award-winning campaign by Women’s Aid highlights a darker side to football: the spike…
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Small, light and packed with power: tech accessories for creatives on the move
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Unleash your creativity while you’re away from the studio! This essential tech will help you present work, win clients, and stay connected when travelling to conferences and client meetings or while enjoying a working holiday. In today’s fast-paced world, we creatives often find ourselves on the go. It’s a perk…
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A day in the life of… Nieve Ella
You know what’s easier than following around your fave pop stars, day in, day out, to see what they’re up to right that minute? Asking them. This month, we nab Nieve Ella. 7:30AM → My alarm goes off, and I lie in bed for another half an hour watching TikToks. I tend to watch Keelin…
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It looks like a mysterious new project linked to SOPHIE may be being teased for next week
Content: SOPHIE, the late DJ and producer known for pioneering hyperpop, is the subject of a mysterious new project teased by Transgressive Records for next week. The label released a cryptic video on Friday (21st June) hinting at a simultaneous global event set for Monday, 24th June. The video features synchronised timings for major cities…
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UPSAHL is starting a new era with ‘Summer so hot’
Content: UPSAHL has released her new single ‘Summer so hot’. The track is accompanied by a music video and marks the start of what is described as “a new era”. Speaking about the track, UPSAHL said: “I wrote ‘Summer so hot’ in the middle of winter in London. I was feeling nostalgic for that perfect…
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PVRIS will release a new mixtape of collabs, ‘F.I.L.T.H.’, this summer – check out ‘The Blob’, featuring Lights
Content: PVRIS have announced an upcoming mixtape, ‘F.I.L.T.H.’, set to arrive this summer. vrisThe project features collaborations with Lights, Tommy Genesis, Alice Longyu-Gao, and other female, non-binary, and queer artists, producers, and engineers. To kick off the new era, PVRIS have dropped a vibrant new track called ‘The Blob’, featuring Canadian artist Lights. The collaboration…
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Twenty One Pilots have shared a cinematic new video for ‘Paladin Strait’
Content: Twenty One Pilots have shared the official music video for ‘Paladin Strait’, the closing track from their new album ‘Clancy’. Directed by Jensen Noen, the cinematic video marks the thirteenth and final visual to be released from the album, bringing fans into the band’s immersive world one last time. Released just a month ago,…
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Gracie Abrams – The Secret Of Us
Content: Label: Interscope RecordsReleased: 21st June 2024 Gracie Abrams has always dealt in intimacies, from the very beginning of her career. Confessional lyrics and earnest deliveries are cornerstones of her sound, but on her second album, ‘The Secret Of Us’, she leans into that more than ever and finds a joyous new lease of life in…
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