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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 …
News: The Silverlites Featuring Members Of R.E.M., Black Crowes And Screaming Trees Release Debut Single ‘Don’t Go, Don’t Stay’
On November 15th The Silverlites proudly release their self-titled debut album on Sunyata Records distributed by Sony Music. This 12 song debut references the great rock bands and songwriters of the classic era, while still sounding fresh and new for modern times. The Silverlites are a veritable supergroup made up of 4 renowned songwriters with 4 distinct backgrounds. The quartet …
News: The Last Dinner Party Release Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics And Covers
The Last Dinner Party are pleased to share Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers – a deluxe edition of their Mercury Prize-shortlisted debut which includes reimagined versions of the band’s own songs alongside unique covers of their favourite tracks from other artists. Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers arrives with an on the road video for ‘Portrait of …
News: Kele Okereke Announces New Solo Album ‘The Singing Winds Pt. 3’; Hear New Single ‘It Wasn’t Meant To Be’
Kele (Kele Okereke) has revealed the details of his new solo album ‘The Singing Winds Pt. 3’, due for release on 17th January 2025 via KOLA Records / !K7. Lead single ‘It Wasn’t Meant To Be’ is available to stream now. ‘The Singing Winds Pt. 3’ is the third in Kele’s series of solo albums ‘The Elements’, which originated during lockdown. Each …
News: The Last Dinner Party Announce The Release Of Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers – A Deluxe Edition Of Their Mercury Prize-Shortlisted Debut
The Last Dinner Party are pleased to announce the 11th October arrival of Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers – a deluxe edition of their Mercury Prize-shortlisted debut which includes reimagined versions of the band’s own songs alongside unique covers of their favourite tracks from other artists. The Last Dinner Party’s cover of Sparks’ 1974 single ‘This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us’ arrives alongside a tour …
News: The Lafontaines Embark On Headline UK Tour
Fifteen years since their inception in Motherwell Scotland, Kerr Okan (vocals), Jamie Keenan (drums, vocals) and Darren McCaughey (guitars, production) have long held a unique space within the UK music scene with The LaFontaines sound as instantly recognisable as singer Kerr’s vocals. Of their latest album, ‘Business As Usual’, frontman Kerr Okan says “To be a band at …