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Working Men’s Club to open for LCD Soundsystem at four London dates

Working Men’s Club have revealed they will be opening for LCD Soundsystem at two of their upcoming London shows – see all the info below. READ MORE: Working Men’s Club – ‘Fear Fear’ review: Yorkshire gang shape lockdown dread into gripping synth-pop It is the first sign of activity from the Yorkshire band since 2023, when they wrapped up the tour supporting their second studio album ‘Fear Fear’, including a […]

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Kneecap release statement following Coachella controversy: “We have faced a coordinated smear campaign”

Kneecap have released a new statement following their performance at Coachella 2025, which has generated controversy over the past week. READ MORE: Kneecap on the cover – giving peace, protest and partying a chance The trio made headlines on Coachella’s weekend one, after the live stream of their set was cut when they voiced their support for a free Palestine, and also led the crowd in a provocative anti-Margaret Thatcher […]

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The Who’s Pete Townshend: “I don’t love performing – it doesn’t fill my soul”

The Who’s Pete Townshend has revealed that he does not love performing live on stage, saying it “does not fill my soul”. The rock legend was speaking to Spanish outlet RockFM, explaining that there are “two things” that are common in many of his fellow musicians that “I don’t really do or don’t enjoy doing”. In the interview, the video of which you can watch below, he said: “One is […]

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Listen to Sleep Token’s vulnerable new single ‘Damocles’

Sleep Token have shared the latest taste of upcoming album ‘Even In Arcadia’ – check out ‘Damocles’ below. READ MORE: Sleep Token’s new single Emergence proves metal’s new kings remain fearless as ever The masked metal band’s fourth studio album is coming out on May 9 via RCA – you can pre-order/pre-save it now here – and they have already previewed the LP with the singles ‘Caramel’ and ‘Emergence’. Now, they have the […]

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Katy Perry goes viral over ‘Lifetimes’ tour choreography

Katy Perry has kicked off her ‘Lifetimes’ tour, although it seems some fans are not too impressed with the level of choreography. READ MORE: Katy Perry – ‘143’ review: a pop star struggles to relocate her old sense of fun The live shows kicked off in Mexico City on Wednesday night (April 23) – one week after the pop star divided fans with her 11minute venture into space. Taking place […]

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Former Bloc Party bassist Gordon Moakes on his exit: “I thought drummer Matt Tong was the heartbeat of the band”

Former Bloc Party bassist Gordon Moakes has spoken about his exit from the group, citing the earlier departure of drummer Matt Tong, who he called the “heartbeat of the band”. READ MORE: Bloc Party on ‘Alpha Games’: “We’re not the same band now. The chemistry is different” Moakes joined the group in 2002 when they were still called The Angel Range after responding to an ad placed in NME by frontman Kele […]

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Liam and Noel Gallagher spotted working together, reveal Oasis rehearsals start “in three weeks”

Noel and Liam Gallagher have been spotted working together, with Noel revealing that Oasis’ rehearsals will start “in three weeks”. READ MORE: You gotta roll with it: the rocky road to Oasis’ supersonic return With the giant comeback tour Oasis Live ‘25 set to kick off in Cardiff on July 4, preparations are now underway, with the two brothers having been seen back together for one of the first times since […]

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Yungblud “working a shift” at his favourite London pub tonight: “Come let me pour you a pint” 

Yungblud has confirmed that he will be pulling pints for fans tonight at his favourite London pub. Check out the details below. READ MORE: Yungblud tells us about BLUDFEST 2 and “fucking bonkers” new double album: “This is the master plan” The announcement comes in celebration of the singer – real name Dominic Harrison – sharing a new single this morning (April 25). Titled ‘Lovesick Lullaby’, the track marks the […]

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The Pigeon Detectives announce 2025 ‘best of’ UK tour

The Pigeon Detectives have announced a ‘best of’ UK headline tour for 2025. Find all the details below. The Leeds indie band, who are now 20 years into their career, will hit the road this autumn for a run of celebratory shows. Kicking off in Glasgow on October 2, the forthcoming trek also includes stops at Nottingham’s Rock City (3), Leeds’ O2 Academy (4), Birmingham’s O2 Institute (10), London’s Electric […]

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Tom Odell releases dreamy new single ‘Don’t Let Me Go’ while on the road with Billie Eilish

Tom Odell has shared an ethereal new single titled ‘Don’t Let Me Go’. Check it out below. READ MORE: Tom Odell – ‘Monsters’ album review: a clumsy curveball Shared today (April 25), the track marks the first new music from the singer-songwriter to be shared in 2025, and arrives as he is currently on tour with Billie Eilish across Europe. In the track, Odell takes a romantic yet melancholic feel, […]

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