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Gene have announced some more UK and Ireland tour dates for 2026, following the rapid sell-out of their upcoming reunion shows. Find all the details below. Back in March, the Britpop band confirmed that they’d be returning to the stage together for the first time in over 20 years. Speaking to NME at the time, frontman Martin Rossiter promised an “epic show” with no “half measures”. Their first scheduled gig will take place at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds on September 29, ahead of performances at Sheffield’s Network (October 2) and London’s Eventim Apollo (3). This initial trio of…
Oliver Sim has shared a playful new single titled ‘Obsession’ – check it out below. The brand new single marks the first from the artist in three years, following on from his debut solo album ‘Hideous Bastard’, which arrived back in 2022. Where that album took a deep dive into themes of shame, fear, and masculinity, the latest single takes an alternate approach; harnessing more chic, irreverent, and playful qualities. It was produced by Bullion and Taylor Skye, and recorded by Sim – who is one third of The xx – between London and Los Angeles. It was given a…
Sasha & the Bear, the project of singers, songwriters, producers Sasha Daniel and Dov Igel, share their brand new single Humanly Small, a dreamy indie-electronic song born out of the tension between regret and release. I am loving the song’s warmth and hypnotic vibes that instantly got me in a relaxed mood and excited to want to share this feeling with you guys. The first single from Sasha & the Bear’s 4th EP, written and recorded in Portugal, Humanly Small is a vow of renewal, with the line of “Never doing that again” being repeated like a mantra, this song confronts…
The Imaginaries, an Oklahoma-based Americana husband and wife duo consisting of Shane Henry (guitar, vocals) and Maggie McClure (keys, piano, vocals), are back with their brand new single Fever, a gritty, high-octane anthem blending blues-rock fire with pop-Americana shine. The title track of their sophomore album, which is out now, Fever is a passionate song about love and freedom, feelings effortlessly conveyed through Shane and Maggie’s powerful vocals and harmonies. What I like the most about this song is its infectious energy and how it just gave me that boost I needed to carry on with my day. Accompanying their passionate…
Taron Egerton reunites with Black Bird creator Dennis Lehane for new Apple TV+ series Smoke. Inspired by true events, the miniseries follows arson investigator Dave Gudsen (Egerton) and detective Michelle Calderon (Jurnee Smollett) as they work together to track down two serial arsonists. Other cast members in the series include Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Greg Kinnear and John Leguizamo. The series first two episodes debuted on June 27, with the remaining seven episodes set to be released weekly until August 15, 2025. What is the theme song in Smoke? The opening theme is ‘Dialing In’…
German DJ and producer Tobi Lima shares his brand new single Love it or Stop it, an uplifting dance-pop track. I am really enjoying the energy of the song, but my favourite element is definitely those rich, soulful vocals which glide confidently over the upbeat melodies. Love it or Stop it is a captivating, feel-good duet about chasing what you love, pairing passionate, soulful vocals with groovy rhythms, lush synths, infectious percussive elements, catchy pop hooks and rich electronic textures that come together to create an uplifting, feel-good atmosphere!
Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift two weeks ago, according to the NFL star’s father. READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to an end: a look at its massive global impact The couple, who have been in a relationship since 2023, announced their engagement yesterday (August 26). They shared a series of photographs showing the singer and the Kansas City tight end embracing in a garden. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” Swift captioned the post, which also included a close-up shot of her engagement ring. The news came shortly after Swift announced her 12th album,…
Press release – Spanish rock band Strangers are pleased to announce the release of their fourth studio album, entitled “Boundless”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, the band unveil the new single and official video “My Dream”, available now. Talking about the new single, the band said: “My Dream” is out! Turn up the volume and run free with us. An anthem for everyone chasing their own dream”. Strangers. – Photo by Javier Ender Revan Describing the new album, they added: “Boundless” represents a powerful new chapter for us: louder, bolder, and more intense than ever. The album marks a clear…
White Mantis. – Contributed photo Press release – Six years after “Sacrifice Your Future”, Bavarian thrash metal force White Mantis return with their second album “Arrows at the Sun”. Many things happened in the years after their critically acclaimed debut full-length, not least significant changes within the group’s line-up. After having parted with guitarist Andre Krimbacher on friendly terms, Matthias Mizera stepped into the fold and was eventually replaced by Enrico Pertoso, “a killer lead guitarist who already played on the ‘The Iron Curse’ EP in 2022” according to bass player Jan Strobl. Putting more complex material into focus, “Arrows…
Gracie Abrams, like the majority of the pop universe, was super-pumped to hear the news about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement on Tuesday (Aug. 26). The singer who toured the world with Swift as an opening act on the singer’s record-breaking Eras Tour took a few minutes out of her show at the Pepsi Center WTC in Mexico City just hours after the big reveal to give a hearty congratulations to Taylor and Travis. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “I feel like we should be saying a big congratulations to Taylor, who’s not here, but everybody, just…