Author: Amanda Collins
The Maccabees were joined by Jamie T during their All Points East headline show. Check out the footage below. The indie band topped the bill at Victoria Park last night (August 24), after first announcing the gig in October 2024 and ending their eight-year hiatus. The huge gig also coincided with the 10th anniversary of their fourth and final album, ‘Marks To Prove It’, which was released back in 2015. To celebrate, they brought out Jamie T for a surprise performance of the LP’s title track – marking the first time they’ve played it with him since their 2017 “final”…
Magdalena Bay have announced that they’re working on a film for their latest album ‘Imaginal Disk’. To celebrate the first anniversary of their acclaimed record ‘Imaginal Disk’, the duo of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, took to social media to share that they’d “like to formally announce and acknowledge the existence of a full album movie.” While details surrounding the project are scarce, the duo did share that it’s their “most ambitious undertaking thus far” and the film “will be done at some point… soon”. Check out the post below. Magdalena Bay’s ‘Imaginal Disk’ scored a glowing five-star review, in which…
Clipse and Kendrick Lamar have performed ‘Chains & Whips’ together for the first time – check it out below. On Saturday (August 23), Clipse – the duo of Pusha T and Malice – performed at the Novo in Los Angeles, where they opened their set with a surprise appearance from Kendrick Lamar. Pusha T was the first person onstage, performing the opening verse to ‘Chains & Whips’. Later, Malice joined him for the song’s second verse. Soon after, the audience erupted as Kendrick Lamar appeared onstage to perform his verse, marking the first time that he’s played the track live…
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced their long-awaited Australian tour dates, which will bring them back for a homecoming run of open-air shows across January and February 2026. The shows are part of the band’s Wild God world tour, which began last year in support of their 18th studio album of the same name. The full list of tour dates and ticketing info can be found below. The announcement of the band’s Australian tour was pre-empted by Cave himself, who leaked the news last week in an edition of his letter-writing series The Red Hand Files. Responding to…
The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has announced his autobiography, The Drums. READ MORE: Mike Joyce tells us about ending his feud with Johnny Marr, The Smiths’ reunion row and a mural for Andy Rourke Joyce took to social media this past weekend to announce the book, which is due for release in the UK on November 6. It’s available for pre-order now, with HMV offering a limited hardback edition – limited to one copy per customer – signed by Mike Joyce himself. Details surrounding the book’s global release have yet to be announced. Per HMV’s description of The Drums, it’ll…
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are coming home in early 2026. The alternative rock legend and his formidable band will embark on a tour of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand next January and February, their first dates in these parts since 2017. Produced by Supersonic, the 10-show trek will visit a string of outdoor cultural spots, kicking off Jan. 17 at Fremantle Park, WA. Along the way, Cave’s Wild God Tour will visit Adelaide Entertainment Centre, The Domain Sydney, Brisbane’s Victoria Park, Melbourne’s Alexandra Gardens, and head east for two shows at TSB Arena in Wellington, the New Zealand…
Protestors attempted to disrupt Kneecap‘s Rock en Seine performance this weekend – see what happened below. READ MORE: Kneecap on the cover – giving peace, protest and partying a chance Yesterday (August 24), the Irish rap trio took to the Rock en Seine stage following weeks of tension due to their controversial remarks aimed at Israel. Following the group’s explosive set at Coachella earlier this year – where they hit out at Israel and several governments for their support of Israel in the Israel-Palestine conflict – calls were made to remove the group from several festival bills across the UK and…
Swiss DJs and Producers Romvion and DR3WI join forces once again to deliver their brand new single Far Away, an infectious Deep/Afro-House cut carried by a warm, soulful voice. I am loving the song’s warmth and summery vibes which makes it perfect for those moments alone enjoying the sun. Far Away finds the talented artists teaming up with Nigerian-born producer and songwriter Green Baker and tell a story that recalls that one person who is far away and out of reach, while the sound itself radiates sunshine, warmth, and a touch of melancholy. All this is flawlessly conveyed through rich, soulful…
Netflix appears to have its first No. 1 box-office title in the streaming company’s 18-year history thanks to the sensation of KPop Demon Hunters. Rival studios on Sunday (Aug. 24) estimated KPop Demon Hunters led all films over the weekend with $16-18 million in ticket sales. Distribution executives from three studios shared their estimates for the Netflix phenomenon on condition of anonymity because the streaming company has a policy of not reporting ticket sales. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Following a dominating few weeks as one of the most popular Netflix releases ever, the streamer put the film into 1,750 theaters for…
The Wire‘s David Simon says he can no longer get a show made, but also reveals details of new projects he would be keen to work on. He said he “can’t get anything made” at the moment, explaining that he has been struggling to land a show at HBO. Speaking to The Observer, the screenwriter and producer opened up about the struggle to find a home for shows and projects he would like to make. “I’ll never write anything that’s going to be a franchise,” Simon told the publication. “I was having lunch with the boss there and I said:…