Author: Emma Wilkes

Co-Op Live, Manchester’s new arena, cancelled a performance by rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at the last minute due to a “venue-related technical issue”. The venue announced that the show would no longer go ahead just ten minutes after doors had opened due to technical problems. Following the announcement, ticket holders were advised to… Continue reading Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena pulls A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show last minute due to “venue-related technical issue”

An unofficial version of the infamous Willy Wonka event in Glasgow was recreated in Los Angeles, attracting attention for its “meth Oompa Loompa” from the viral event in the UK. The event was advertised as an immersive experience based on the recent Timothée Chalamet movie, Wonka, and went viral after attendees were disappointed with the… Continue reading Someone recreated the Willy Wonka Glasgow event in Los Angeles – and Meth Lab Oompa Loompa was there

Cradle Of Filth has detailed their ‘By Order Of The Dragon’ 11-date tour across the UK and Ireland later this year, coinciding with Halloween. The tour features stops in Bristol, Bournemouth, Birmingham, London, Swansea, Manchester, Nottingham, Belfast, Dublin, Glasgow, and Newcastle, and includes a performance at the Manchester Damnation Festival. Butcher Babies and High Parasite… Continue reading Cradle Of Filth announce autumn 2024 UK and Ireland tour

MC Conrad, the celebrated drum ‘n’ bass artist, has died at the age of 52. His agency Clinic Talent confirmed the news, paying tribute to “one of the most recognisable and best-loved voices in D&B”. Conrad, who was born Conrad Thompson, began his career as a hip-hop MC, but gained significant recognition for his role… Continue reading Tributes paid after death of drum’n’bass pioneer, MC Conrad

Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys has recently spoken about the worst moment of his life, which occurred during the duo’s performance at Glastonbury festival in 2022. Technical difficulties forced Tennant to perform six songs solo, while his bandmate Chris Lowe scrambled to set up a replacement keyboard. The screen the band uses in its… Continue reading Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant reveals the “worst moment” of his life at Glastonbury

Slipknot took the stage in Las Vegas at the Sick New World Festival on April 27 for a co-headling set that featured a career-spanning setlist. The band wore their classic red boiler suits and original masks, which was fitting for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of their self-titled 1999 debut album. They primarily played… Continue reading Watch Slipknot play career-spanning setlist in old-school costumes at Sick New World 2024

Ringo Starr has released his EP ‘Crooked Boy’ on streaming after its initial release on vinyl for Record Store Day. The former Beatles drummer worked with The Strokes’ guitarist Nick Valensi and songwriter Linda Perry to create the four-track EP, with Perry having worked on some of Starr’s previous tracks. Starr said in a statement… Continue reading Listen to Ringo Starr’s EP with The Strokes’ Nick Valensi, ‘Crooked Boy’

R. Kelly’s conviction and 20-year prison sentence for possession of child pornography and child enticement has been upheld by a federal appellate court in Chicago. The verdict was delivered in September, where Kelly was found guilty of six out of 13 counts of owning and producing child pornography and enticing a minor. The singer was… Continue reading R. Kelly loses appeal over conviction for child sex crimes in Chicago

Sea Girls have announced a string of live dates across the UK and Ireland which will be held later this year in support of their upcoming album ‘Midnight Butterflies’. The run of venues also includes a big show at Brixton Academy. The showcased band will be stopping at Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow, Nottingham, London, Cardiff,… Continue reading Sea Girls announce autumn 2024 UK and Ireland tour

New Jersey hardcore band Gel has announced their return with a new single titled ‘Mirage’ and revealed that their upcoming EP ‘Persona’ will follow soon. The five-track EP will be the band’s first release with their new label Blue Grape, which is also home to bands like Code Orange and Spiritual Cramp. Gel unveiled their… Continue reading Gel announce new EP ‘Persona’, share aggressive new single ‘Mirage’