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Preview: Slam Dunk Festival 2024
Slam Dunk Festival is back with another cracking line-up of the best pop-punk, emo, metal, ska, and alternative music. From old school favourites to new, rising stars, fans won’t be disappointed (except for those classic festival moments when your much-loved bands clash!). Here are our must-see bands on the line-up for this year’s Slam Dunk Festival. Who are you excited to see?
The Libertines announce UK Autumn Tour
The last gang in town The Libertines, who release their hotly anticipated new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on 5th April, have announced a UK & Irish tour commencing in Dublin on 23rd September and taking in two shows at The Roundhouse in London and culminating at Bournemouth O2 Academy on the 21st November.
Victorious Festival announce second wave of acts for 2024
Victorious Festival has today announced a fresh round of acts to this year’s already monumental line-up, including afternoon special guests and its dance stage ‘Beats and Swing’ headliners.
Hampshire’s finest and all round hero Frank Turner announces new album + single
Frank Turner is set to release his tenth album ‘Undefeated’ on 3rd May, which he launches with the new single “Do One”. ‘Undefeated’ follows his first UK #1 album, 2022’s ‘FTHC’, and is the result of his decision to step away from the major label world to re-embrace the liberation of working as an independent artist, Frank says, “my first back home with a global independent label setup (still with Xtra Mile of course).”
JOHN release brand new Audiotree Session
During their recent debut North American tour, cryptically-named duo JOHN - comprised of John Newton (drums, lead vocals) and Johnny Healey (guitar, backing vocals) - stopped by Audiotree Studios in Chicago, IL, to lay down a furious session and to chat about their recently released fourth album, A Life Diagrammatic, which is out now via Brace Yourself and Pets Care Records.
Liam Gallagher and John Squire debut album and tour dates
The news that Manchester icons Liam Gallagher and John Squire were collaborating on a new project ignited a wave of anticipation – uniting the personality and attitude of the Oasis frontman’s vocals with the remarkable guitar talents of The Stone Roses’ creative force would surely be something special. And their debut track, ‘Just Another Rainbow’, lived up to the hype as it hit #16 on the UK singles chart while also shooting direct to #1 on the sales, downloads, vinyl and physical singles charts – in the process achieving Liam’s highest singles chart entry in fifteen years.
Noel Gallagher to headline Kendal Calling 2024 along with Paolo Nutini, The Streets and Paul Heaton
Hailed as ‘the mini-Glastonbury of the North’,Kendal Calling is back in the fields this summer and today shares an enormous first drop of acts for 2024. This includes FIVE huge headliners, plus over 120 world-class acts set to entertain and delight in August. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Paolo Nutini, The Streets, Paul Heaton with guest singer Rianne Downey,and Keane top the line-up, headlining Kendal Calling. Plus, droves of unmissable acts, fun for all ages and unrivalled entertainment for another unforgettable summer in the fields of Lowther Deer Park. Set in the beautiful Lake District, Kendal Calling will take place from 1 - 4 August 2024.
Justice return with new album ‘Hyperdrama’ and two new singles
JUSTICE have announced their brand new album ‘Hyperdrama’ will be released on 26th April 2024 via Ed Banger Records / Because Music. Two singles are released today, taken from the forthcoming album: “One Night/All Night” (starring Tame Impala) and “Generator”.
Shambolics release Trainspotting inspired video
Scotland’s next wave indie-rock stars Shambolics have released a fun new Trainspotting video 'Choose Shambolics' ahead of their debut album which has been shared by Robert Carlyle (Begbie) from the original film this weekend.
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes – New album, single and In/Out Stores
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have unveiled the third single from their forthcoming album Dark Rainbow, which arrives this Friday 26th January. 'Self Love' received its radio premiere last night on BBC Radio 1's Future Sounds with Clara Amfo.