The Margate day festival has unveiled more acts for their upcoming debut edition. Clairo and Crack Magazine’s January cover star Mitski have been confirmed to play at Leisure – which will mark their only UK festival appearances other than Glastonbury. Other acts announced include Nilüfer Yanya, L’Rain, Sorry, CMAT and Soccer Mommy – whose performance[…]
The former Klaxons frontman has shared his latest single – and it features a guest appearance from a member of ABBA. Empty Rooms is the second single from James Righton’s upcoming solo album Jim, I’m Still Here. The track features Benny Andersson from ABBA playing keys and marks Andersson’s first guest feature performance on a[…]
The multi-use studio company is offering support to Ukrainian artists in the UK and Germany. Open to Ukrainian creatives who have been displaced by the ongoing war in their home country, successful applicants based in the UK, Berlin and Hamburg will be able to access Pirate’s 24/7 rehearsal, recording and DJ studios for free. “Among[…]
Glastonbury has shared the line-up for their electronic and dance music-focused area. As one of the festival’s main dance areas, this year Silver Hayes will feature two new stages: The Lonely Hearts Club and Firmly Rooted. The Silver Hayes programme features Anz, Parris, India Jordan, Avalon Emerson and Nia Archives – who will go back-to-back[…]
The Belfast festival has shared the details of its upcoming programme. for their upcoming edition. Having previously confirmed the likes of Bicep, LSDXOXO, Jon Hopkins and Sherelle for the 2022 line-up, AVA Festival has now revealed the day splits, plus information on the opening event and afterparties happening across the weekend. AVA Festival will kick[…]
TW: Sexual misconduct, harassment, abuse In a joint investigation from the BBC and Guardian, seven detailed accounts of unwanted sexual behaviour from the DJ Tim Westwood has emerged. The accounts detail incidents dating back from 1992 to 2017. Westwood has denied the allegations. Those who’ve shared their experiences with the BBC are all Black women whose real[…]
Woo is a new media business aimed at redefining wellness for Gen Z. To mark their launch, Woo has shared the new comedy series Nature’s Calling. Featuring TikTok star Mary Steven, aka Oatmilk Leader, and YouTuber and musician Niko B, the episodes explore nature’s capacity to act as an antidote to mental health struggles. The[…]
In her first interview in ten years, the musician, poet and artist speaks on her new book Orlam – and confirms she’s working on new music. In February, PJ Harvey shared a photo of herself in a studio, sparking rumours that she’s working on new music. In a new interview with The Observer, she reveals she’s[…]
The Manchester venue’s opening concert will take place over the August bank holiday weekend. Kicking off the season of events later in the year, The Warehouse Project has confirmed a double-headliner of Bonobo and Caribou on 26 August. The night will see Bonobo play a full live set and Caribou is set to return to[…]
The music organisation, which collects royalties for songwriters, has shared its latest financial report. In spite of live music returning in 2021, PRS for Music’s findings highlight that the sector in the UK continues to be adversely affected as a result of the pandemic. Revenue from live shows was eight million last year, almost a[…]
Pusha T launched his new live radio series last Friday (22 April) to coincide with the release of his new album It’s Almost Dry. Aired on Amp, the first episode of It’s Almost Dry Radio saw the rapper share details on a Madlib collaboration. Previously, via an AMA on Discord in March 2020, the GOOD[…]
The event will take place at Patterns as part of The Great Escape’s late night programme. We’re excited to be teaming up with the Brighton festival to host a Daytimers takeover on 13 May. The line-up features Yung Singh, DJ Priya and Gracie T – a resident at Sheffield’s Hope Works and also co-founder of[…]
The new single from PinkPantheress samples Paramore’s Never Let This Go. Last week, the to hell with it artist announced that her next release would be a collaboration with Willow Smith. Released today (22 April) Where are you features PinkPantheress and Willow sharing vocal duties, with production from Mura Masa and Skrillex. Also listed in[…]
The launch of the Face the Music Now Foundation has been announced today. Author and former A&R executive Dorothy Carvello has launched a new foundation, called Face the Music Now, to help support survivors of sexual harassment and abuse in the music industry. The foundation will focus on uncovering experiences of abuse in the industry,[…]
The Ibiza clubbing mainstay will take over Amnesia for 16 weeks this summer and autumn. This year, Planet Paradise is set to celebrate the chosen theme of The Age of Love. The Blessed Madonna and Skream have been confirmed for the programme, and a residency will be hosted by Jamie Jones each Wednesday from 22[…]
The new project features Warren Ellis and is set for release on 17 June. Today (21 April) Nick Cave has announced his new project Seven Psalms. Written during lockdown, the record is comprised of seven spoken word pieces, and musical compositions made in collaboration with Warren Ellis. It also includes a 12-minute instrumental piece which[…]
The Smile have confirmed the details of their first full-length album. Formed last year, The Smile is a new group with Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner from Sons of Kemet. After releasing a string of singles, the trio have announced their debut album, entitled A Light for Attracting Attention. It’s slated for release[…]
The rock and metal festival has announced the final wave of artists joining the bill this summer. From 6-9 July, 2000trees Festival will take over Upcote Farm near Cheltenham. Newly-confirmed acts include You Me at Six, Nova Twins, KennyHoopla, Boston Manor and Mannequine Pussy. Bristol-based bands Heavy Lungs and Grandmas House also are set to[…]
The London-based producers have announced a new collaborative EP, set for release on 13 May via AD93. Entitled 053, the EP was produced during the UK’s third lockdown when James and TSVI shared a studio space in east London. The five-track release was recorded across two weeks using the limited resources available to them in isolation, which[…]
The historic Camden venue is set to reopen on 29 April. Following an extensive £70 million restoration and redevelopment, KOKO will celebrate its relaunch with a headline set from Arcade Fire. This will be the Canadian band’s first live show in the UK since 2018, and kick off KOKO’s reopening weekend. Tickets for the event[…]
The dance label continues its 10th anniversary celebrations with upcoming compilation Do What You Want Forever. Due for release on 10 May, Do What You Want Forever features tracks from the imprint’s releases over the past decade, with contributions from the likes of 96 Back, India Jordan, UNIIQU3 and Marty Bootyspoon. Also included on the[…]
