Simple Plan’s new album is Harder Than It Looks
Here at Music Closeup HQ, we vividly remember when I’m Just A Kid by Simple Plan was released, so we’re disconcerted to find out that was 20 years ago. Simple…
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Cold Years: Goodbye To Misery, hello Jane
Acclaimed Aberdeen punks Cold Years are back with a new album. Goodbye To Misery is more than the album’s title; it’s the guiding principle. They wanted a more positive future…
Mavis Staples and Levon Helm: album from the archives
Hot on the heels of our release roundup feature on archive footage videos, we’re pleased to see that Mavis Staples has delved into her archives to find a gem. It’s…
Joshua Radin – UK tour this April
We’ve got Joshua Radin UK tour news for you – the U.S. singer-songwriter is on his way here to celebrate the release of his new album. The seven-date tour, kicking…
New Kat Von D and Dave Grohl mixes!
Two of Kat Von D's album tracks were originally recorded with Dave Grohl and these gems from the vault are now available!
Celebrities join forces for A Bowie Celebration
January 8, 2022, would have been David Bowie’s 75th birthday. To mark the milestone, celebrities are joining A Bowie Celebration livestream. The online event will feature Duran Duran, Def Leppard,…
Canadian music in 2021
Having just looked back at Arkells latest album, we’re continuing our year-in-review series by recapping a selection of Canadian music in 2021. Suzie Ungerleider – Ships Said The Whale –…
Songs for New Year
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look at new songs for new year – both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Born Without Bones –…
Music Books in 2021
If you like reading just as much as you like music, you’re in luck. That’s because there have been plenty of fantastic music books in 2021. If reading sounds like…
Christmas Songs in 2021
It’s Christmas time, there’s no need to be afraid. If you need some extra festive cheer, we’ve got your back. Here’s a list of newly released Christmas songs in 2021.…
New Zealand music in 2021
We’re continuing our year in review series by recapping a selection of releases by New Zealand musicians in 2021.
Speakeasy Volume 1 lineup
Indie music fanzine Speakeasy will be taking over Bucks Students’ Union in High Wycombe on 11 and 12 December, 2021. Their Speakeasy Volume 1 weekender event will feature Space, My…
Alyssa Bonagura marks Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
U.S. singer-songwriter Alyssa Bonagura earned her degree at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). This meant she received her diploma from Sir Paul McCartney! Bonagura had a head start…
CMA Songwriters Series 2022 line-up revealed!
Country music fans rejoice; the Country Music Association (CMA) have spoken! The CMA Songwriters Series will return to indigo at The O2 on March 10, 2022.
Santana and Rob Thomas are back with a fiery new song!
"When Rob and I work together, we have a sound that’s splendiferous!"