Author: Tom Skinner

Simon Raymonde has revealed that he is releasing a memoir titled In One Ear – Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me. The 352-page book is set to be released on September 12 through Nine Eight Books and is available for pre-order. Raymonde is known as a musician, producer, and co-founder of the record label Bella Union.… Continue reading Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde announces new memoir

Over the weekend, Ed Sheeran surprised fans at BottleRock Napa Valley 2024 by making an appearance during The Offspring’s set. Sheeran joined the band onstage for a performance of “Million Miles Away” from their 2000 album “Conspiracy of One.” It was the first time the song was performed live since 2016, according to Setlist.FM. Dexter… Continue reading Watch Ed Sheeran perform ‘Million Miles Away’ with The Offspring

Liam Gallagher has given more insight into how he will approach the setlist for his upcoming ‘Definitely Maybe’ tour. The former Oasis frontman will perform the Britpop band’s 1994 debut album in full across the UK and Ireland next month to mark its 30th anniversary. He’ll perform four gigs at both The O2 in London and… Continue reading Liam Gallagher on whether or not he’ll perform ‘Definitely Maybe’ in order on upcoming anniversary tour

British physicist Professor Brian Cox has created a new soundtrack for Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement after D:Ream’s 1993 single, “Things Can Only Get Better,” was played loudly as the UK Chancellor declared the poll would take place on 4 July. Cox played keyboard for the pop band in the 1990s and tweeted a clip… Continue reading Professor Brian Cox responds to D:Ream’s ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ drowning out Rishi Sunak’s election announcement

Disney+ is set to release a four-part documentary series titled “Camden” that will go behind the scenes with some of the world’s biggest artists, revealing how Camden in London shaped their lives and careers. Executive produced by Dua Lipa, the series will feature archive footage, interviews, and observational filming with the likes of Chris Martin,… Continue reading Watch the trailer for new ‘Camden’ docuseries, starring Noel Gallagher, Dua Lipa and more

A number of support acts have been announced to join LCD Soundsystem’s headline performance at All Points East festival later this year. The band are due to close out the festival at Victoria Park in London’s east end on Friday August 23rd, having already headlined the event previously in 2018. Late last year, it was… Continue reading Joy (Anonymous), The Kills and new NewDad lead new names for LCD Soundsystem All Points East 2024 line-up

Dua Lipa has discussed an unusual obstacle from her recent tour. The “Levitating” singer revealed that she was forced to change parts of her choreography due to sweat on the stage floor causing her to slip. Speaking during an interview on SiriusXM, Lipa said: “I fell over on my tour, I think once in Barcelona,… Continue reading Dua Lipa forced to change choreography after slipping on sweat

Brian May, the guitarist for Queen, has paid tribute to The Who’s Pete Townshend, calling him the inventor of rock guitar. May took to Instagram to share a past quote he had given about Townshend in which he called him the “master of mood change” and a “master of the suspended chord.” May’s Instagram post… Continue reading Queen’s Brian May says Pete Townshend “basically invented” rock guitar

After announcing a headline show in November at O2 Academy Brixton, Scottish DJ and producer Barry Can’t Swim, real name Joshua Mainnie, has revealed two more additional gigs at the venue on November 2 and 3. Tickets to all three shows will be available to purchase on May 17 at 10am BST, and fans who… Continue reading Barry Can’t Swim announces two extra shows at London’s Brixton Academy

The highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival is set to return next month and the organisers have recently announced the 2024 line-up for The Park, which includes two brand-new venues. Along with the various performances throughout the festival, The Park will feature headline sets from Fontaines D.C., Peggy Gou and London Grammar. Following the announcement of various… Continue reading Glastonbury 2024 announces full line-up for The Park – including two new venues