Bastille announce series of special ‘Bad Blood X’ shows for 2023
2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of Bastille’s chart-conquering, twice No.1 debut album, 'Bad Blood’. In celebration of its release the band announce a series of very special one-off shows next summer, giving fans the opportunity to hear the album played live in its entirety alongside other fan favourites.
DMA’s UK headline tour and new album announcement
DMA’S have announced their fourth album How Many Dreams? for release on 31st March 2023 via I OH YOU. Shared alongside the album news is lead single ‘Everybody’s Saying Thursday’s The Weekend’ and its accompanying video directed by Joel Burrows.
Gretel Hänlyn shares new video for single ‘Drive’
Powerhouse performer Gretel Hänlyn shares the official video of her latest single ‘Drive’. Directed by Ben Brook, the gritty video sees a crazed Hänlyn on a drive through the London suburbs, frenetically edited with cutaway aerial shots. The track launched at the start of this month, instantly hitting the BBC 6Music New Music Fix Playlist, with additional support from Clara Amfo and Jack Saunders on BBC Radio 1.
Teleman return with their first album since 2018
A tree may lose its leaves but will continue to grow. For Teleman, the band’s fourth album Good Time / Hard Time is their first as a trio and sees them evolve as a force of nature as they navigate new beginnings despite a wealth of experience behind them. Music and lyrical stream of consciousness entwined, the album makes sense of a world in chaos and its words of wisdom are a vital reminder that even when things seem heavy, life is precious.
Post-punks Stone share new material
Liverpool four-piece STONE share their new single ‘Money’ Hope Ain’t Gone’ today, which premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Clara Amfo’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’. Freshly signed to Polydor Records, the band also announces their debut EP Punkadonk, which will include previous single ‘Waste’ and is set for release this November.
Richard Ashcroft – Brighton Centre
Last night I took a little trip down to Brighton to see one of the greatest songwriters of the last 30 years (in my opinion), Mr Richard Ashcroft. No matter how many times I have seen Ashcroft play live, every time is an absolute delight and tonight is no exception.
Hot Chip release claymation video for ‘Eleanor’
Off the back of a triumphant 4-night residency of London’s Brixton Academy, which saw Hot Chip play to nearly 20,000 people in their hometown (more tickets than they’ve ever sold before), the quintet are pleased to share the excellent new video for “Eleanor”. A soaring cut from the band’s recent acclaimed eighth album Freakout/Release, the claymation video for “Eleanor” is directed by Alice Kong and like the track’s lyrics, takes you on an unexpected journey.
Inhaler announce details of second album and new single
INHALER have announced details of their new album ‘Cuts & Bruises’ and share uplifting new single ‘Love Will Get You There’ alongside a VIDEO directed by James Arden. The Dublin band’s eagerly awaited sophomore album will be released on February 17th via Polydor Records.
PVA release new album ‘Blush’ via Ninja Tune
GRAMMY-nominated, South London trio PVA have released their critically-acclaimed debut album “BLUSH” via Ninja Tune. The album’s release follows closely on the heels of the band’s incendiary live performance alongside the likes of Burna Boy, Marcus Mumford, Loyle Carner, and The Big Moon on BBC’s Later… with Jools Holland last weekend - watch below.
50th Anniversary of Fela Kuti’s classic album ‘Afrodisiac’
This Winter marks the 50th Anniversary of Fela Kuti’s classic album ‘Afrodisiac’, with the record due to be re-released in a new special vinyl edition on 2nd December.