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Deafheaven announce new album & 2 UK shows

Grammy-nominated band Deafheaven are celebrating the upcoming release of their sixth studio album new album, Lonely People With Power, with a huge spring and summer tour. After 27 shows in…

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She Drew The Gun live in Lancaster review: “Shit like this is important.”

It was Independent Venue Week. The organisation has grown from partnering with just 17 venues in 2014 to working with over 200 venues eleven years later. Counting this year’s iteration,…

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Hot NZ indie band Daily J announce new album Scatterbrains

Discover the infectious sound of Daily J, New Zealand's hottest indie band who are making waves with their dreamy new single Cheap Tequila Sunrise. Check it out here.

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Emily Barker live in Dumfries: “We’re all complex and wonderful and difficult”

On January 22, 2025, Emily Barker delivered a captivating solo set at The Supper Club in Dumfries during the Big Burns Supper festival. The intimate venue showcased her tender music,…

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Danny & The Champions of the World live in London 2024 review: “Thanks for making all our dreams come true!”

Matured, evolved, and back with a bang!

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Roddy Woomble live in Dumfries: “We’ve always played about 7 to 15 miles away”

The talented trio showcased songs from Woomble's latest album, Sometime During The Night We Fell Off The Map, as well as favourites from Woomble's solo and Idlewild back catalogues.

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Crowded House at Glasgow Ovo Hydro 2024 review: “armadillos and fireflies”

On October 9, 2024, Crowded House performed at Glasgow Ovo Hydro. How could it compare to a cathartic, intimate affair in the shadow of the pandemic?

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Idlewild and Ash – Fringe By The Sea 2024 review: “legendary longtime pals”

Fans had waited over a quarter of a century to relive the magic of the Ash and Idlewild tour of October 1998.

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Alan Fletcher’s UK tour dates 2024: legendary Dr Karl Kennedy will see you now!

Any Neighbours fan lucky enough to have visited Australia back in the day will be familiar with Dr. Karl Kennedy actor/legend Alan Fletcher's live performance skill from the raucous Neighbours…

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Ready, Press, Go: How a Vinyl Record is Made

You collect records – you might even play on them – but do you know how they’re actually manufactured? We go behind the music to find out!

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Get Fired Up for Plain White T’s new album!

Who are Plain White T’s? Pop-rock band Plain White T’s formed in Chicago in 1997. If the name sounds familiar but you can’t quite put your finger on it, these…

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Ringo Starr talks about his new EP Rewind Forward & FaceTiming with Paul McCartney!

Peace and love, peace and love: Ringo Starr‘s fourth EP, Rewind Forward, is out now on CD, 10″ vinyl, digital, and streaming worldwide! The four new tracks on the EP…

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Mayday Parade UK tour dates for February 2024 & new single, Miracle

Mayday Parade went independent after their seventh album but they’re still going from strength to strength. They have played multiple festivals and made debut appearances at iconic venues like The…

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Don Broco Birthday Party: 3rd London tour date added!

It could go without saying that a gig with Don Broco, Trash Boat, and Ocean Grove will be one hell of a shindig, but there’s a surprising reason they need…

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20 shows in 12 countries: Against The Current tour dates and ‘silent stranger’ video

Check out the UK and Europe 2023 Against The Current tour dates plus the video for the trio's new single, Silent Stranger.

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Innerstanding Dhani Harrison through his new album (featuring Graham Coxon)

Innerstanding Dhani Harrison Innerstanding is a spiritual term for comprehending one’s innate knowledge. Innerstanding Dhani Harrison inevitably involves an intricate blend of spirituality and music. GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Harrison has…

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