Author: Amanda Collins

Daniel Avery has announced his new album ‘Tremor’ and released the lead single ‘Rapture In Blue’, featuring Cecile Believe – listen below. The Bournemouth producer will release his sixth studio record and the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Ultra Truth’ on October 31 via Domino and you can pre-order/pre-save it here. The first taste of the new project is the swirlingly atmospheric and densely packed ‘Rapture In Blue’, which is lifted by the dreamy vocals of Canadian art-pop singer Cecile Believe and the guitars of Ride founder and current Oasis member Andy Bell. Check out the ‘Rapture In Blue’ video here: ‘Tremor’…

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Drake has cancelled an upcoming show at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena due to “travel logistics”. The rapper was due to play at the venue on Monday night (July 28), having already played two shows in the arena on Friday and Saturday. As confirmed on the Co-op Live website, however, the Monday show has had to be postponed. “”Due to unforeseen ferry schedule and travel logistics, tomorrow’s performance in Manchester on July 28th has been rescheduled,” they said. “The good news is that Drake will now perform in Manchester on Tuesday, August 5th, and it’s set to be an unforgettable night.”…

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Mexican American artist the theys and the thems has just shared his brand new single Try Again, a bright, synth-infused alt-pop gem!  Out now via Club Sanguich Records, Try Again is one of those songs that instantly get me in a good, relaxed mood and longing for those chill weekends at home or out enjoying the sun. I am really enjoying the smooth vocals which glide effortlessly over the bright alt-pop production, instantly infusing it with a memorable dose of soul and emotion. I am also very fond of the killer bass and guitar plucks that are nicely intertwined with catchy…

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New England singer-songwriter Dan Pallotta shares his brand new single Trash Man, a poignant and meditative folk ballad.  Out now via CThings, Trash Man is a warm and intimate song inspired by an unassuming moment: a morning walk past a man lifting a trash barrel into a truck. This song finds the talented artist elevating a seemingly ordinary figure into a deeply human symbol of dignity, obsolescence, and change. You can feel the raw, honest emotion pouring from Pallotta’s deep vocals which are beautifully accompanied by delicate guitar and banjo plucks and sparse piano keys. The song’s simplicity makes the poignant…

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Dubstep disruptor Hairitage links up with cosmic soundbender Space Wizard for a high-voltage collaboration titled “Brainwaves,” a synapse-frying sonic experience set to melt minds this festival season. With both artists riding the momentum of massive live shows and loyal fanbases, “Brainwaves” promises to be a must-play weapon in DJ sets throughout the second half of 2025. Expect walls to shake, necks to break, and brainwaves to be corrupted. “Me and my best buddy wrote this song and it will corrupt your brainwaves.” – Hairitage Opening with a sleek guitar riff that swells into a rhythmic yet orchestral buildup, “Brainwaves” wastes…

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Can life be any better with Tomorrowland Belgium in full swing and ALOK playing this years mainstage? In an unexpected move we now see Tomorrowland and ALOK raise the stakes even higher with the release of his brand-new three-track project ALOK x Tomorrowland 2025 EP. The three track EP features high-profile collaborations with Agents Of Time, B Jones, and SOLANCE. With this EP ALOK showcases a cross-section of cutting-edge talent from across the global electronic music scene. The ALOK x Tomorrowland 2025 EP captures the energy, scale, and sonic evolution of one of the world’s most in-demand DJs and producers.…

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Music venues that are subject to noise complaints by nearby residential developments will be offered “greater protection” under new government plans. READ MORE: UK grassroots venues suffering from “the complete collapse of touring” – here’s how you can help The new measures, which are set to be introduced under the national licensing policy framework, mean that developers would have to take responsibility for soundproofing flats and apartments near existing pubs or music venues. These changes are being implemented to prevent complaints to pubs and venues from people who live or work within earshot. It follows a series of high-profile cases in…

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Wembley Stadium broke into The Poznan at Oasis‘ show last night, with Dua Lipa and Jarvis Cocker among the enthusiastic crowd. READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff review: a supersonic reunion for a new generation Last night (July 26), the Britpop giants played the second of seven Live ’25 dates at London’s Wembley Stadium, following two gigs in Cardiff and a five-night homecoming residency at Manchester’s Heaton Park. Saturday evening saw them break out a staple of their live sets in The Poznan. The celebration – borrowed from their beloved Man City – involves fans facing away from the stage, linking arms with fellow gig-goers…

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Bob Geldof has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “liar” and accused Israeli forces of “lying” about the starvation crisis in Gaza. READ MORE: Bob Geldof on the ‘Live Aid’ musical and why “the ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Age’ is over” Earlier this week, David Mencer – the Spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office – claimed that Hamas “starves its own people” during an appearance on The News Hour, and denied that Israel was responsible for mass hunger in Gaza. Appearing on Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Geldof was among those insisting that Mencer’s claims are false. Speaking to the…

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Hackney Council have denied a record shop permission to host a silent disco because of potential noise complaints from neighbours. READ MORE: UK grassroots venues suffering from “the complete collapse of touring” – here’s how you can help Per The Standard, Dalston record store Recycle Vinyl was told by councillors last week (July 15) that it would not be able to host an event after a “misunderstanding” of licensing rules led to the Town Hall receiving several noise complaints. Two parties were held there recently at the venue’s so-called ‘Rave Yard’, where crowds gathered in a backyard space formerly used by Kingsland…

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