Music news

Oasis fans who secured tickets to the band’s homecoming reunion shows in Manchester must “opt-in” if they want to access the front standing section. Read More: You gotta roll with it: the rocky road to Oasis’ supersonic return The Britpop band are set to play their first gigs together in 16 years this summer, kicking off with a run of UK and Ireland dates with Richard Ashcroft and Cast, including seven […]

Lola Young has spoken to NME about the impact of and inspiration behind her viral hit ‘Messy’, as well as sharing advice for aspiring singer-songwriters. Watch our video interview above. Young was speaking from the red carpet of the Ivors in London yesterday (Thursday May 22) where she was nominated for Best Album and Best Song Musically And Lyrically, but went home with the coveted Rising Star Award. “It holds important […]

Kneecap have released a politically-charged new single, ‘The Recap’, featuring Mozey. Listen below. READ MORE: Kneecap on the cover – giving peace, protest and partying a chance The Belfast hip-hop trio shared the “bootleg version” of the track via their WhatsApp group, where they directed fans to Soundcloud. “This one’s for Kemi Badenoch,” wrote the band’s Moglai Bap on Instagram Stories. Badenoch, the current leader of the Conservative Party, recently shared […]

Self Esteem has spoken to NME about the challenges and doubts that female songwriters face, as well as bringing her ambitious new album ‘A Complicated Woman’ to life. Watch our video interview above. READ MORE: Self Esteem on the cover: “I want to use the palatable nature of pop to Trojan horse in my agenda” Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, was in London yesterday (Thursday May 22) where she […]

Young Fathers have announced that they have scored 28 Years Later. Read More: Everything we know about 28 Years Later and its proposed sequels The post-apocalyptic horror film, written and directed by Danny Boyle, is due for release in cinemas on June 20. Following on from 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), the forthcoming sequel stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes. Taking to social media this […]

The original Bloc Party bassist Gordon Moakes and drummer Matt Tong reunited at last night’s Ivor Novello awards (May 22). READ MORE: THE NONE talk tackling “growing up skint” on new single ‘At Hope’ and life after Bloc Party Moakes, who announced his departure from Bloc Party in 2015, and Tong, who left in 2013, were honoured with the Outstanding Song Collection gong at the Ivors 2025, alongside former bandmates Kele Okereke […]

Saint Etienne have announced details of their 13th and final album ‘International’, with the high-octane single ‘Glad’. Check it out below. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Saint Etienne Co-produced with Tim Powell (formerly of Xenomania), the record will be released via Heavenly Recordings on September 5 (pre-order/pre-save here). The uplifting, pop-imbued ‘Glad’, which was co-written and produced with Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers, was released today […]

Bloc Party have revealed that they’re working with the legendary Trevor Horn on a new album of “disco heartbreak”, as well as speaking to NME about finally being “at peace” with their seminal debut ‘Silent Alarm’. Watch our video interview with the band above. The UK indie icons were in London to accept the Outstanding Song Collection Award at the Ivors 2025, where the likes of U2, Brandon Flowers, Robbie […]

Robbie Williams has spoken to NME about working with Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi, his new album ‘BRITPOP’, his bromance with Soft Play, and the chances of making an appearance at Glastonbury. Watch our video interview with Williams above. Fresh from announcing his new record ‘BRITPOP’ with the huge single ‘Rocket’ featuring metal legend Iommi, Williams was in London yesterday (Thursday May 22) where he received the Icon Award at the […]