It’s hard to believe that Pet Shop Boys have only had one UK Number 1 album, 1993’s “Very”. They are after their second chart-topper this week with their fifteenth studio album, “Nonetheless”. It is undoubtedly the duo’s strongest album in years but it looks like they may be blocked from the top spot by Taylor […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Kim Gordon, The Vaccines, The K’s and Lambrini Girls added to Glastonbury line-up
Glastonbury Festival returns on 26th June and they are now announcing line-ups for the various different stages and areas. Typically, each of the main stages and areas is given the opportunity to show off their line-up with an individual announcement separate from the main poster. Today, the Woodsies area drops its poster which includes the […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Griff finally announces debut album plus tour dates
Singer/songwriter Griff won the BRIT Award for Rising Star back in 2021. Since then, she’s released several singles and a mixtape and toured extensively but there’s been no sign of an album. Later winners of the award, Holly Humberstone and The Last Dinner Party, have released their debut records to critical acclaim and commercial success […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Katy J Pearson announces two special album preview shows
We’re big fans of Katy J Pearson and excited for her upcoming third album. Katy has just announced a pair of special shows next month to preview the new material. The two dates will feature “a one-off band of musicians who also worked on the new album”. The LP will follow one of our 2022 […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Lauran Hibberd confirms UK tour dates for September
We’ve been enjoying Lauran Hibberd‘s second album, “girlfriend material”, since it was released earlier this year. It’s a mature and fun guitar-pop record that significantly steps up from the debut. If you enjoy early Avril Lavigne, then you’ll want to check this out. Lauran is going to be taking the record on a UK and […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Jalen Ngonda announces rescheduled UK tour following illness
Rising soul star, Jalen Ngonda, was recently forced to postpone his biggest UK tour to date at the last minute due to a sore throat. The run of sold out shows was due to begin in Brighton on 15th April when early arrivals in the queue outside were informed that the show would not be […]
Continue ReadingThe Wombats’ Matthew’s side project, Love Fame Tragedy, announces UK Tour
Love Fame Tragedy is the side project of The Wombats‘ frontman, Matthew Murphy. His second album under the name, “Life Is A Killer”, was released last month and he’s just announced some UK tour dates for next month. Love Fame Tragedy play: May13 – Gorilla, Manchester14 – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham15 – Electric Ballroom, London16 […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Circa Waves to play intimate Gloucester gig this weekend
Circa Waves are about to support The Black Keys on their UK Arena Tour starting in Manchester at the Co-Op Live Arena on 27th April. Between dates, they are squeezing in their own headline show at the 450 capacity Gloucester Guildhall on Sunday 28th April. It’s a great chance to enjoy these indie bangers in […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Art Brut announce retrospective box set and UK Tour
Indie punk band, Art Brut, have today announced retrospective CD and vinyl box sets spanning their early discography, demo takes, alternative mixes and live recordings. “And Yes, This Is My Singing Voice! New Cross and Beyond” also features their first two albums (essentials for any 00’s indie fan), unreleased material and a 24 page zine. […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Seasick Steve shares new single ‘Internet Cowboys’ ahead of album release
Seasick Steve is preparing to release his 13th studio album, “A Trip A Stumble A Fall Down On Your Knees” on 7th June 2024; a record he describes as being his favourite to date. Ahead of its release, Steve’s just shared a new single from it and you can watch the video below. The blues […]
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