Author: Tom Skinner

Courteeners has announced a warm-up show before their scheduled performances at various UK festivals this summer. Courteeners plans to headline Lytham Festival in Lancashire on July 5 followed by an appearance at TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow on July 13. In preparation for this summer event, the band is set to play a “special warm-up show”… Continue reading Courteeners announce intimate warm-up show ahead of UK festival dates

Roger Daltrey has spoken about the possibility of a virtual tour or show from legendary rock band The Who. Earlier this year, guitarist Pete Townshend mentioned the idea during an interview with the New York Times, saying he wanted the band to “play every territory in the world” before retiring. However, Townshend also made it… Continue reading Could The Who ever do an avatar show? Roger Daltrey responds

Yungblud has revealed the support acts for the second stage at BludFest. The festival, scheduled for Sunday, August 11, sees the Doncaster artist play the largest show thus far at the Milton Keynes Bowl. Recent collaborator Lil Yachty is among the host of support acts promised, which also include Soft Play, Nessa Barrett, The Damned,… Continue reading Yungblud announces second stage line-up for BludFest

Tool’s bassist, Justin Chancellor, has expressed difficulty in meeting fans’ expectations concerning the release of new music. The band’s fifth album, “Fear Inoculum”, which was released in 2019, was their first full project since “10,000 Days” was released in 2006. Despite that, Chancellor said earlier this year that there were no plans to take 13… Continue reading Tool on fan pressure to release new music: “They’ve got to understand that it’s not the easiest thing to do”

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs Of Staff (JCS) have accused North Korean leader Kim Jong Un of sending balloons filled with rubbish and manure across the border in a protest against K-pop. According to a JCS official, more than 260 balloons were flown across the border since Tuesday, and they contained “various pieces of trash, such… Continue reading Kim Jong Un accused of sending balloons full of poo into South Korea in protest of K-pop

North American fans of Nicki Minaj can look forward to a continuation of her Pink Friday 2 tour in Philadelphia, PA this September. Following Philly, Minaj will perform in several other US cities, including Pittsburgh, New York, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami. The tour will finish up in Queens, New York, on… Continue reading Nicki Minaj adds new North American dates to ‘Pink Friday 2’ tour

The Conservative Party has proposed a mandatory national service plan that requires 18-year-olds to participate in military or civilian service if they win the UK general election on July 4. The plan aims to develop young people’s skills and create a culture of service that fosters social cohesion, strengthening the country’s security and resilience in… Continue reading James Blunt says Rishi Sunak’s national service plan is “not a bad idea”

Musician Romy has released a new single, “Always Forever”, produced and co-written by Fred Again.. The single was also co-produced by Joy Anonymous and features a sample of Donna Lewis’ 1996 hit “I Love You Always Forever”. Romy expressed her gratitude to Lewis for giving permission to use her song, saying that the reimagined version… Continue reading Listen to Romy’s shimmering new single ‘Always Forever’

After teasing the release of his first track from upcoming album ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)’, Eminem has announced the title of the new single during a video call with magician David Blaine. The rapper called Blaine and asked him for his help with a stunt, to which the illusionist replied “We… Continue reading Eminem announces new single ‘Houdini’, coming this week

Becky Hill has joined forces with Self Esteem for the release of her powerful new single, ‘True Colours.’ The track will be the opening song on Hill’s upcoming ‘Believe Me Now?’ album, which is set for release on May 31. Hill approached Self Esteem to work on ‘True Colours’ due to shared beliefs and agendas.… Continue reading Becky Hill and Self Esteem tackle sexual assault on powerful new single ‘True Colours’