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News: Reception: The Wedding Present Musical Premieres in Leeds This Summer
A brand-new musical featuring the songs of David Gedge, The Wedding Present, and Cinerama will premiere at The Warehouse in Holbeck, Leeds, from August 22 to September 6, 2025. Written and directed by Matt Aston, Reception: The Wedding Present Musical tells a story of love, loss, and friendships spanning five years, set against key life …
News: Peter Hook & The Light Announce “Get Ready” UK Tour and Festival Dates for 2025
Peter Hook & The Light are set to embark on a special UK tour this April, performing New Order’s 2001 album Get Ready in full for the first time. The tour will also feature a selection of classic tracks from Joy Division and New Order’s extensive back catalogue. In addition to the headline shows, the …
News: John Grant Announces UK & Ireland Tour, Set to Star in Ballet Adaptation of A Single Man
Following the success of The Art of The Lie, John Grant is set for a packed 2025. Currently touring Australia, with a US tour in April, Grant will also be writing songs for—and performing in—A Single Man, a new ballet adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s novel. The production, staged by The Royal Ballet and Factory International, …
News: Mên An Tol To Release Debut EP ‘The Country’
Mên An Tol release their debut EP ‘The Country’, out on 14th March via ADA. The EP comes after two sensational early tracks, ‘NW1’ and ‘Set In Stone’. The four-track EP represents the perfect snapshot of where this London-based five-piece are at, capturing the essence of this thrilling new band – urgent and stirring tracks …
Track: M(h)aol Announce New Album ‘Something Soft’ Out 16th May Via Merge Records Listen To New SIngle ‘DM:AM’ Here
M(h)aol announce their new album ‘Something Soft’ out 16th May via Merge Records, as well as sharing new single ‘DM:AM’ which premiered via BBC 6 Music’s Huw Stephens. Based in Dublin, Belfast, and London, Constance Keane (She/Her), Jamie Hyland (She/Her), and Sean Nolan (He/Him), have built a reputation for thrilling live performances, fostering an atmosphere that encourages community and catharsis regardless of where …
News: Richard Hawley Announces 20th Anniversary Edition of Coles Corner and Special Live Shows
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Richard Hawley is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album Coles Corner with a series of special reissues and live performances. The newly remastered editions, available from 4th July via Parlophone/Rhino, include a half-speed mastered black vinyl, a deluxe 2CD set featuring B-sides and unreleased acoustic tracks, and limited edition …
News: The Smashing Pumpkins Announce Major UK Headline Shows for August 2025
Legendary alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins are set to bring their Aghori Tour to the UK this summer, performing at four iconic venues in August. With special guests Skunk Anansie and White Lies joining on select dates, this series of headline shows promises to be an unmissable experience for fans of era-defining alternative music. …
News: Baby Said Release New Single ‘Dead To Me’ And Announce Debut Album ‘BS’ Out 7th March
Hailing from the Portsmouth area, Baby Said are made up of Italian/Punjabi sisters Veronica (20) and Jess (18) Pal whose musical journey began at a very young age. Ahead of releasing debut album ‘BS’ out 7th March, the duo share new single ‘Dead To Me’. Veronica first picked up the acoustic guitar at the age of 6, inspired by a band of guitarists …
News: Doves Announce A Full ‘Constellation For The Lonely’ UK Tour
Doves will return to the road for a full UK Tour following the release of their upcoming, sixth studio album, ‘Constellations For The Lonely’ in February next year. The Manchester band will return to their home city to perform for the first time in 15 years, announcing a night at the modernist Aviva Studios in …
News: Doves Announce New Album ‘Constellations For The Lonely’; Listen To New Single ‘Renegade’
Doves return with their first new music in over four years and announce a new album for release in early 2025, reclaiming territory all their own with the stormy euphoria of ‘Renegade’. Jimi Goodwin, Andy and Jez Williams’ winding path to a sixth album reaches that milestone next year, as the 10-Track ‘Constellations For The Lonely’ is confirmed for release on Fri 14 …