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Noah Kahan has announced his biggest Irish show to date. Find further details below. READ MORE: Noah Kahan in London: rising folk-pop superstar graduates to arenas Last week, the folk-pop star was revealed to be a headliner for BST Hyde Park 2025 – marking his biggest-ever UK show. Now, he’s expanded his list of summer shows with a huge gig in Ireland next year. He’ll be performing at Dublin’s Marlay Park on […]

Morrissey has said that he is being prevented from releasing new music due to a war on “free speech”. READ MORE: The Smiths: every song ranked in order of greatness The soloist and former Smiths frontman made the comments in New Jersey, as he took to the stage for a solo performance at the Performing Arts Center last Wednesday (November 13). During the set, the artist reportedly began addressing the […]

ØYA Festival has revealed the first few names on their 2025 line-up, including Chappell Roan, Khruangbin, Wet Leg and MJ Lenderman. Find out further details below. READ MORE: Øya 2024 review: Pulp, Jack White, RAYE, IDLES and local talent shine at exemplary festival The 26th edition of the event is due to take place at Tøyenparken in Oslo, Norway between August 5 and 9. Week-long tickets are on sale now, […]

Cher and Mary Bono are once again locked in a dispute over the royalties to hit songs including ‘I Got You Babe’ and ‘The Beat Goes On’. READ MORE: Cher – ‘Dancing Queen’ review The dispute first arose several years ago when Sonny Bono’s copyright grants became eligible for termination in 2018. Upon hearing the news, his widow, Mary, intervened and sought to invoke the right. She was then sued […]

Fatboy Slim has weighed in on the ticket fiasco around the Oasis 2025 reunion tour, and labelled the use of dynamic pricing as “sick”. READ MORE: Stand by me: all the players who could be in the Oasis line-up in 2025 Liam and Noel Gallagher announced the reformation of the iconic Britpop band earlier this year, and confirmed that they will be playing their first live shows together since 2009 next […]

Zoe Ball has announced that she will be stepping down as presenter of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The broadcaster shared the news earlier this morning (November 19) while on air, telling listeners that “after six incredible years” hosting the show, “it’s time for me to step away from the very early mornings and focus on family”. “It’s been a privilege. I think the world of you listeners and […]

Tributes have been paid following the passing of J Saul Kane, who has died aged 55. Born in 1969, the English DJ and musician has recorded music since the late ‘80s, and worked under titles including The Octagon Man and Depth Charge. Often credited as a pioneer for both thrip-hop and big beat, Kane made a name for himself for his experimental and groundbreaking use of samples in his work. […]

Geese’s Cameron Winter has spoken to NME about his new eccentric debut solo album ‘Heavy Metal’, opening up about his fearless Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen-inspired approach. Check it out below along with new single ‘$0’. READ MORE: On the cover: With Geese at the wheel, NYC rock is entering a bright new era The frontman of the former NME Cover artist has announced today (November 19) the release of his […]

Sabrina Carpenter has revealed the list of guests joining her for her upcoming Netflix holiday special ‘A Nonsense Christmas’. READ MORE: Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Short n’ Sweet’ review: a new pop princess ascends The show will see Carpenter perform songs from her 2023 Christmas EP ‘Fruitcake’, which includes a festive version of her 2022 hit ‘Nonsense’, and will be available to stream on Netflix on Friday, December 6 at 6pm EST […]