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U2‘s Bono has spoken out against Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli “far-right fundamentalists” at the 2025 Ivor Novello Awards – see what he had to say below. READ MORE: ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ review: U2 frontman’s stunning stage show becomes unmissable film Yesterday (May 22), U2 became the first Irish act to receive Fellowship Of The Ivors Academy, the highest honour that the organisation bestows. The ceremony took place at […]

Daniel Williams, founding drummer of The Devil Wears Prada and Dave Shapiro, a veteran music agent, have died in a fatal plane crash in San Diego. Williams was aged 39, and Shapiro was aged 42. The Devil Wears Prada have shared a brief tribute to Williams, who departed the band in 2016. Sharing pictures of Williams, as well as Shapiro (who represented The Devil Wears Prada), the band wrote: “No […]

Wunderhorse have taken to social media to confirm the exit of bassist Peter Woodin. Read More: Wunderhorse – ‘Midas’ review: a masterclass in the business of evolution The post announcing Woodin’s departure read: “It’s been a great 7 years, but unfortunately our long-standing friend and bass player Peter Woodin will no longer be working with us moving forward. We wish Peter all the best in his future endeavours.” Woodin reposted the […]

Charli XCX, Berwyn, Brandon Flowers, Lola Young, Robbie Williams, Self Esteem and more have all won at the 2025 Ivor Novello Awards – check out the full list below. This year’s Ivor Novello Awards marks its 70th year, and it saw 22 songwriters and composers collecting awards over 14 categories, with over 70% of winners being first-timers. At this year’s awards ceremony today (May 22), held at Grosvenor House in […]

Tim Burgess‘ forthcoming Manchester Merch Market event – where bands can sell their merchandise for free and keep 100 per cent of the income – is taking place this Sunday (May 25). READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Tim Burgess The event, which was announced by the The Charlatans frontman earlier this year, will start at 11am. Entry to the market is free and will see a number of artists run […]

Biffy Clyro have announced a new single called ‘A Little Love’ – check out the preview snippet below. READ MORE: Biffy Clyro: “We’re doing our version of ‘American Idiot’ – it’s called ‘Scottish knob!’ The Scottish trio, whose latest album ‘The Myth Of The Happily Ever After’ arrived in 2021, first signalled their return back in January. “Back at it,” they wrote on social media at the time. Last night (May […]

Geri Halliwell-Horner has suggested an update to the Spice Girls‘ famous “girl power” slogan, in a bid to make it more gender inclusive. The singer and author (aka Ginger Spice) recently spoke to a group of young people at a launch event for her latest children’s book, Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire, according to the Mail Online. READ MORE: Spice Girls’ ‘Wannabe’ at 25: what we’ve learned from the iconic […]

Kneecap have announced a last-minute intimate show in London tonight (May 22). Find all the details below. READ MORE: Kneecap on the cover – giving peace, protest and partying a chance The Belfast hip-hop trio will take to the stage at the 350-capacity 100 Club on Oxford Street a day after member Mo Chara’s terror offence charge – which the band have slammed as a “carnival of distraction”. “London. We’re back,” […]

Richard Ashcroft has warmed up for his support slot at the upcoming Oasis tour with a brand-new single, ‘Lover’. Listen below. READ MORE: Supersonic setlist: what Oasis need to play on their 2025 reunion tour After rumours that the Verve founder could be hitting the road with the Gallagher brothers on their impending reunion shows, Ashcroft was announced last October as Oasis’ special guest for the UK and Ireland leg […]

This year’s Eurovision winner JJ has called for Israel to be banned from the competition. READ MORE: Eurovision 2024 – fans and boycotters speak: “This is bigger than the contest” The Austrian-Filipino singer (real name Johannes Pietsch) made the comments to Spanish newspaper El País. His remarks follow calls for Israel to be banned from the competition over their involvement in the conflict in Gaza. The Spanish Prime Minister called for Israel […]