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The New Pornographers‘ A.C. Newman has spoken out about discovering ex-drummer Joseph Seiders’ child porn arrest, comparing it to a “horror movie”. Seiders, who joined the Canadian indie band in 2014, was charged with possession of child pornography, annoying/molesting a child, invasion of privacy, and attempted invasion of privacy in April. In a statement at the time, the group wrote: “Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated […]

Police have concluded that the fan who fell to his death at one of Oasis’ ‘Live ‘25’ shows in London died in a “tragic accident” Lee Claydon, aged 45, fell from an upper tier at London’s Wembley Stadium on August 2, at the end of one of the Britpop band’s seven shows there. An inquest was opened at Barnet Coroner’s Court in September, and it was confirmed that Claydon was […]

A school in the UK has banned pupils from singing songs from KPop Demon Hunters, citing concerns that they go against its “Christian ethos”. According to BBC News, teachers at the Lilliput Church of England Infant School in Poole, Dorset, sent a message to parents to say that some people were “deeply uncomfortable” with references to demons. It is reported that this was because they “associate them with spiritual forces […]

Converge have shared details of a new album called ‘Love Is Not Enough’, and shared the blistering new title track. After dropping various teasers online earlier this week, the band are back with details of their 11th studio album. Set for release on February 13, the record comes 35 years into their time as a band, and is set to mark the climax of their decades-long journey through the world […]

Fans have reached out to show support after Cameron Heacock, the former frontman of American Head Charge, revealed that he is homeless and struggling with a fentanyl addiction. Fans of the band were caught off-guard to see the nu metal singer appear on an episode of the Soft White Underbelly series recently. Created by Mark Laita, the YouTube series posts harrowing, unfiltered interviews with people who have had their lives […]

A new music venue called Electric Studios is set to open in Sheffield next year following the battle to keep the iconic Leadmill open. READ MORE: Richard Hawley on the loss of Sheffield’s Leadmill: “I’m appealing for the lawmakers of this country to stop this happening again” The historic live music space closed its doors in June after 45 years in the city centre. After a long battle to keep […]

A virtual version of Nick Cave‘s ‘Stranger Than Kindness’ exhibition has launched online. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Jim Sclavunos on new ‘Live God’ concert album: “A spirit of hope is an essential thing” The critically acclaimed ‘Stranger Than Kindness: The Nick Cave Exhibition’ first opened at Copenhagen’s The Black Diamond in 2020, presented by the Royal Danish Library. Two years later, […]

Amyl & The Sniffers have dominated the 2025 ARIA Awards, and quipped that the trophies mean that they “probably won’t have to work at IGA ever again”. Check out the full list of winners on the night below. READ MORE: How Amyl and the Sniffers found their voice: “The world’s filled with junk. I don’t wanna be contributing to that” This year’s instalment of the Australian awards ceremony was held […]

A paid for ad feature for viagogo FLO will headline Limitless Live at London’s Roundhouse next year – the fifth time the event has been held. READ MORE: FLO on making their own lane as a UK R&B group: “It’s a constant battle, but we know how to get the best out of a situation” Limitless Live is the UK’s largest free live music show with social purpose at its […]