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Elton John to close out Singapore’s 2025 F1 Grand Prix, despite retiring from touring

Elton John is set to headline Singapore’s 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix, despite his recent retirement from touring. Find all the details below. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Elton John: “I’m not interested in the past – not even Elton John’s past” The legendary singer-songwriter and pianist will close out this year’s edition of the huge motor racing event, which is due to take place between October 3-5. […]

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Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus announces 2025 US tour for new memoir ‘Fahrenheit-182′

Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 has announced details of a US tour for his new memoir Fahrenheit-182. Find the details below. READ MORE: Blink-182 – ‘One More Time’ review: a surprisingly touching reunion It comes after he dropped news of the upcoming book back last September, and explained that it was set to explore his time with Blink-182 – including their formation and break-up – as well as his struggles with anxiety, suicide […]

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Perfume Genius shares raw and ethereal single ‘No Front Teeth’ with Aldous Harding

Perfume Genius has shared a new single featuring Aldous Harding – listen to ‘No Front Teeth’ below. The collaborative song serves as the second preview of the singer-songwriter’s seventh album ‘Glory’, which is due for release on March 28 via Matador (pre-order/pre-save here). READ MORE: Perfume Genius – ‘Ugly Season’ review: a bold statement that rewards the open-minded Following on from lead single ‘It’s A Mirror’, the latest track from Perfume […]

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Morrissey pays tribute to The Jam’s Rick Buckler: “I’ll be listening to you until my ears are cremated”

Morrissey has paid tribute to The Jam‘s Rick Buckler, who died at the age of 69 earlier this week following a short illness. READ MORE: Paul Weller: “I’m trying different things as much as I can – time is of the essence, man” The passing of the legendary musician was confirmed by his bandmates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton, who each shared separate statements on his death. The news of Buckler’s passing comes […]

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Empire Of The Sun announce huge London gig at iconic Old Royal Naval College

Empire Of The Sun have announced a huge London gig at the iconic Old Royal Naval College. READ MORE: Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele: “We tried to relive Mötley Crüe’s ‘The Dirt’ – it was complete debauchery!” The Australian pop duo released their comeback ‘Ask That God’ – their first studio album in eight years – last July. They have since returned to the touring circuit, with upcoming dates […]

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Charli XCX reacts as ‘Party 4 U’ goes viral again

Charli XCX has shared a reaction following her song ‘Party 4 U’ going viral. READ MORE: Charli XCX – ‘Brat And It’s Completely Different But Also Still Brat’ review: a masterpiece in the art of club music curatorship The track was officially released as part of the pop star’s 2020 record ‘How I’m Feeling Now’, although it had been around for much longer. It was originally written during the sessions for […]

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Kelly Lee Owens on the state of electronic music: “Without small venues, you wouldn’t have Depeche Mode – which is a world like not really worth living in!”

Kelly Lee Owens has shared her thoughts on the current state of electronic music in the UK in a new podcast interview. READ MORE: UK clubbing could be “extinct” by end of decade, with 10 nightclubs closing per month In the latest episode of BBC Sounds show Sidetracked with Annie and Nick, issued today (February 20), Owens joined as guest and co-host to discuss with Nick Grimshaw a recent report […]

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Gilla Band’s Alan Duggan Borges launches new project The Null Club with EP featuring members of The Horrors and Mandy, Indiana 

Alan Duggan Borges has shared details of a new project called The Null Club, announcing a debut EP that features collaborations with members of The Horrors and Mandy, Indiana. READ MORE: Girl Band – ‘The Talkies’ review: wild experimentation borne of self-imposed limitations The artist is best known as a producer and the guitarist of Gilla Band – he founded the new project after spending recent years writing and producing […]

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Anne-Marie shares new single ‘Don’t Panic’, reveals that she’s expecting second child with Slowthai

Anne-Marie has shared a new single called ‘Don’t Panic’, and revealed that she is expecting a second child with Slowthai. READ MORE: Anne-Marie – ‘Unhealthy’ review: reflective pop proves tricky to pull off The song serves as the opener of the singer-songwriter’s new two-track project ‘Act 1: ‘If You’re Looking For A New Best Friend’, which follows her 2023 third studio album ‘Unhealthy’. Per a press release, the EP “delves […]

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Grimes booked for World Pride in Washington DC: “MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN”

Grimes has been booked for dance music festival World Pride, responding with enthusiasm in a social media comment – despite public backlash to her inclusion in the line-up. The pop artist has been in the spotlight due to her past relationship with Elon Musk – the Tesla CEO leads DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), an initiative by the current administration led by President Donald Trump, who also signed executive orders […]

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