After a legal battle with easyGroup, the band formerly known as Easy Life have returned under the new name of Hard Life with their new single, ‘Tears’. Frontman Murray Matravers has said he does not want people to read too much into the name, but his bandmates unanimously chose it, and it seemed fitting, as… Continue reading FKA Easy Life tell us about returning as Hard Life with new single ‘Tears’: “This is the energy I want to put out into the world”
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Bring Me The Horizon on ‘Nex Gen’, recovery and life after Jordan Fish: “You have to accept who you are”
Oli Sykes, the frontman of Bring Me The Horizon, has created a unique venue in Sheffield, known as Church or Temple of Fun. Located in an old warehouse in Kelham Island, the venue doubles as a bar, restaurant, gaming space, and houses Sykes’ fashion brand, Drop Dead. It also serves as a headquarters for the… Continue reading Bring Me The Horizon on ‘Nex Gen’, recovery and life after Jordan Fish: “You have to accept who you are”
The Black Keys break silence after cancelling whole North American tour
The Black Keys have announced that they have cancelled their entire North American tour schedule, much to the dismay of fans. This announcement had caused speculation that the cancellation was due to low ticket sales, but the band being a two-piece rock duo of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney have since revealed that they have… Continue reading The Black Keys break silence after cancelling whole North American tour
CMAT: “The Irish have always been brilliant – but there is a lot of trauma”
CMAT, the Irish musician, spoke to NME about her home country’s incredible cultural impact. Speaking at the Ivor Novellos in London, CMAT was nominated for Best Album for Crazymad, For Me, and while she was convinced she wouldn’t win, being nominated was a dream come true. During the event, CMAT also revealed that work is… Continue reading CMAT: “The Irish have always been brilliant – but there is a lot of trauma”
Bat For Lashes on ‘The Dream Of Delphi’: “A cosmic, raw, maternal look at love”
Bat For Lashes has discussed her forthcoming sixth album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’ and how it takes a “cosmic, raw, maternal look at love”. Natasha Khan – aka Bat For Lashes – was at the Ivor Novellos to present an award for Best Film Score which went to Jerskin Fendrix for Poor Things. “I love… Continue reading Bat For Lashes on ‘The Dream Of Delphi’: “A cosmic, raw, maternal look at love”
Master Peace is “going crazy” with indie sleaze on “wild” second album
Master Peace recently spoke to NME regarding his plans for the upcoming second album. He aims to delve deeper into the sound of indie sleaze and get wild. He also mentioned that he wants to go crazy and take the exploration of indie sleaze to the next level. In the winners’ room of the Ivor… Continue reading Master Peace is “going crazy” with indie sleaze on “wild” second album
Industry reacts as MPs recommend ticket levy on arenas and stadiums to save grassroots venues and artists
A committee of UK MPs has called for a levy on arena and stadium gigs to support struggling grassroots music venues and artists. Artists and music industry figures have added their voices to the discussion, with the Featured Artists Coalition stating that any “Premier League” model must allow for creators to profit. Earlier this year,… Continue reading Industry reacts as MPs recommend ticket levy on arenas and stadiums to save grassroots venues and artists
Yourcodenameis:milo look back on 20 years of Steve Albini-produced cult debut ‘All Roads To Fault’
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their cult classic debut mini album ‘All Roads To Fault,’ Yourcodenameis:milo recently spoke to NME about their journey and future plans. The album, which was released on May 10, 2004, is now recognized as one of the most influential rock releases of the decade and has inspired scores of… Continue reading Yourcodenameis:milo look back on 20 years of Steve Albini-produced cult debut ‘All Roads To Fault’
John Robb on discovering Nirvana, that Oasis fight, and the health of new music
John Robb, a writer, author, and member of Goldblade and The Membranes has given an interview to NME about his current spoken word tour, his famous interview with Nirvana, the Cable fight with Oasis, and his unwavering faith in new music. John Robb has written for several publications, including Melody Maker and The Guardian, and… Continue reading John Robb on discovering Nirvana, that Oasis fight, and the health of new music
Stamping out sexual assault at gigs: “Make your voice heard and show solidarity”
Sprints frontwoman Karla Chubb has spoken out about being sexually assaulted at one of the band’s shows, highlighting the need to stamp out groping at gigs. The Dublin band has been on the road throughout 2024 in support of their popular debut album ‘Letter To Self’. In a recent statement, Chubb described the “abhorrent” experience… Continue reading Stamping out sexual assault at gigs: “Make your voice heard and show solidarity”