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The Umbrella Academy, the comic-book series created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, is coming back with a new story this summer. READ MORE: Why is The Umbrella Academy ending? As reported in Variety, the new story will be titled The Umbrella Academy: Plan B and will focus on The Sparrows – a group of seven children born on the same day who are counterparts to those in the Umbrella […]

Parkway Drive have shared details of a one-off show at Sydney’s Opera House, where concertgoers will be required to adhere to a black-tie dress code. READ MORE: Why it’s never been a better time to be a UK metalhead: “There’s a sense of togetherness” The Australian band will take to the stage at the city’s iconic music venue on June 9, and deliver what is set to be one of […]

Ekkstacy has announced his third studio album, ‘Forever’ – listen to new single ‘Keep My Head Down’ below. The Vancouver artist and former NME Cover star is due to release the record on May 16 via UnitedMasters (pre-order/pre-save here). It’ll follow on from his self-titled second LP, which arrived early last year. READ MORE: NME – The Cover: Ekkstacy survived dark times to become an indie star He had already […]

A Day To Remember frontman Jeremy McKinnon has spoken to NME about their surprise new album, titled ‘Big Ole Album Vol. 1’. Check out our exclusive interview below. Announcing details of the follow-up to 2021’s ‘You’re Welcome’ today (February 18), the rock veterans have told fans can that if they pre-order physical copies of ‘Big Ole Album Vol. 1’ now they can receive the album as early as Friday (February […]

Serena Williams has hit back at those targeting her cameo during the Super Bowl Halftime performance, saying it had nothing to do with being petty. READ MORE: Ranking the 10 best Super Bowl halftime shows in history Last week (February 9), Kendrick Lamar made history by becoming the first solo rapper to headline the coveted Halftime Show. Shortly after, it was reported that Lamar’s slot went on to pull 133.5million live […]

Billy Idol has announced a huge show in London, marking his only UK headline performance of 2025. Find all the details below. The singer-songwriter will take to the stage at the OVO Wembley Arena on Tuesday June 24, following an appearance at the Forever Now Festival at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes two days prior (22). “Every time we play Wembley we have an absolute blast and this summer […]

The Murder Capital have shared an emotional new single called ‘A Distant Life’. Check it out below. READ MORE: The Murder Capital share ‘Words Lost Meaning’ and talk new album ‘Blindness’: “It’s powerful to be aware of how much you can’t see” Released today (February 18), the track marks the final preview of the band’s upcoming third album ‘Blindness’. It follows on from the previously released songs ‘Can’t Pretend To […]

Aphex Twin has teamed up with Supreme for a new t-shirt, inspired by the ‘Windowlicker’ artwork. READ MORE: Aphex Twin at Printworks, London: still one of the greatest electronic shows on earth The partnership between the two comes as part of the streetwear brand’s new Spring/Summer 2025 collection, and includes an exclusively-made t-shirt. With the new design, Supreme and Aphex Twin – real name Richard David James – have rolled […]

Steven Wilson has spoken to NME about how he’s attempted to reinvent guitar solos as part of his new space-themed album ‘The Overview’, which marks the Porcupine Tree musician’s return to prog-rock after more than a decade. Announced last month and set for March release, ‘The Overview’ is named after The Overview Effect – the unsettling phenomenon experienced by astronauts when they view Earth from outer space for the first […]

Blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus is set to auction off Banksy‘s iconic ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ artwork, with an estimated price tag of £3-5million. Find all the details below. The rare, entirely hand-painted piece will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction in London on Tuesday March 4. READ MORE: Blink-182 – ‘One More Time’ review: a surprisingly touching reunion Blink bassist/vocalist Hoppus and his wife, Skye, acquired the […]