Nottingham’s Splendour festival cancelled, leaving organisers “frustrated”

Nottingham’s Splendour festival cancelled, leaving organisers “frustrated”

The annual Splendour festival in Nottingham has been cancelled this year due to a delay in the tendering process. Organisers of the music festival, DHP Family, were informed in May by Nottingham City Council that they would have to bid to continue running the event at Wollaton Park. Delivering such a high-profile event requires more… Continue reading Nottingham’s Splendour festival cancelled, leaving organisers “frustrated”

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes share reflective new single ‘Self Love’

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes share reflective new single ‘Self Love’

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes have unveiled their latest single ‘Self Love’ from their much-awaited album, ‘Dark Rainbow,’ set for release on January 26 under the International Death Cult label. It follows the success of the previously-released tracks, ‘Bramble’ and ‘Man of the Hour.’ The single demonstrates the ability of the band, offering a more… Continue reading Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes share reflective new single ‘Self Love’

Chris Martin sang song about Manila’s “insane” traffic after President took helicopter to Coldplay gig

Chris Martin sang song about Manila’s “insane” traffic after President took helicopter to Coldplay gig

During Coldplay’s recent concerts in the Philippines, frontman Chris Martin addressed the country’s traffic issue, which he deemed “number one in the world”. Martin even came up with a song on the band’s second night in which he referred to Manila’s traffic as “completely insane”. The lyrics included warnings that a two-mile drive could take… Continue reading Chris Martin sang song about Manila’s “insane” traffic after President took helicopter to Coldplay gig

Johnny Marr reacts to Smiths’ track being used at Trump rallies

Johnny Marr reacts to Smiths’ track being used at Trump rallies

Johnny Marr, the former guitarist for The Smiths and composer of ‘Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want’, has expressed unhappiness after a video showed the band’s song being played at a rally for Donald Trump. The video has been circulated on X/Twitter and shows the famous Smiths track being played at the… Continue reading Johnny Marr reacts to Smiths’ track being used at Trump rallies

The Black Keys share energetic new video for ‘Beautiful People (Stay High)’

The Black Keys share energetic new video for ‘Beautiful People (Stay High)’

The Black Keys have released the music video for their new single ‘Beautiful People (Stay High)’ from their upcoming album ‘Ohio Players.’ The album will include collaborations with Noel Gallagher and Beck. The music video showcases beautiful people from around the world, featuring high-energy dancing that pairs perfectly with the track’s feel-good sentiment. Directed by… Continue reading The Black Keys share energetic new video for ‘Beautiful People (Stay High)’

Anthrax and Kreator announce 2024 UK and Europe co-headline tour: “So much fucking metal!”

Anthrax and Kreator announce 2024 UK and Europe co-headline tour: “So much fucking metal!”

Anthrax and Kreator have announced their plans to co-headline a tour across the UK and Europe in 2024. The tour will begin at the O2 Apollo in Manchester on November 11 and wrap up on December 15 at Mainstage in Den Bosch. Testament will be performing as opening support for all of the dates. Tickets… Continue reading Anthrax and Kreator announce 2024 UK and Europe co-headline tour: “So much fucking metal!”

The Postal Service, Death Cab For Cutie, Phoenix and more for huge Just Like Heaven 2024 line-up

The Postal Service, Death Cab For Cutie, Phoenix and more for huge Just Like Heaven 2024 line-up

Just Like Heaven festival, which was established by Coachella and Day N Vegas organizers Goldenvoice, has announced its lineup, featuring renowned indie-rock and pop trailblazers from the 2000s. Among the acts performing at Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 18, are The Postal Service, Death Cab For Cutie, Phoenix, The… Continue reading The Postal Service, Death Cab For Cutie, Phoenix and more for huge Just Like Heaven 2024 line-up

Kula Shaker announce Spring 2024 UK tour

Kula Shaker announce Spring 2024 UK tour

Legendary British band Kula Shaker are set to embark on a UK tour in spring 2024 to promote their upcoming album “Natural Magick”. Keyboardist Jay Darlington, who had been working with Liam and Noel Gallagher for the previous decade, is returning to the band. This brings back their original lineup for the first time since… Continue reading Kula Shaker announce Spring 2024 UK tour

Pixies and Modest Mouse announce joint 2024 US tour with Cat Power

Pixies and Modest Mouse announce joint 2024 US tour with Cat Power

A joint tour featuring Pixies, Modest Mouse, and Cat Power has been announced for 2024 in the US. The tour will begin on Friday, May 31 at the Firefly Distillery in Charleston, South Carolina, with Power acting as the opening support. The tour is set to visit various major US cities including Nashville, Atlanta, Pittsburg,… Continue reading Pixies and Modest Mouse announce joint 2024 US tour with Cat Power

Madonna producer William Orbit praises leaked unreleased songs and shares “dream” of working with her again

Madonna producer William Orbit praises leaked unreleased songs and shares “dream” of working with her again

Producer William Orbit has heaped praise on a leaked album of Madonna’s unreleased songs. Orbit worked with Madonna in the past producing her seventh album, ‘Ray of Light.’ He described the way the album was released as “Cripes, where did this individual find all this? They know their stuff. Am really enjoying. Suppose all involved… Continue reading Madonna producer William Orbit praises leaked unreleased songs and shares “dream” of working with her again