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Idles: Block Party – Queen Square, Bristol
Queen Square was packed to its edges for the band’s biggest hometown show to date. This was more than just a gig; it felt like a communal release. A celebration of where the band came from, and how far they’ve pushed things without losing that original urgency.
Primavera Sound 2025 Preview: Female Firepower and a Beachside Blowout in Barcelona
Primavera Sound 2025 returns to Barcelona with a clear message: the future of music is female, fearless, and fiercely global. For the first time in its history, the festival’s three main headline slots will be held by women - Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter - marking a bold stance In an industry that continues to strive for better gender balance, this landmark moment represents significant progress.
Albums of the Year 2024
What a year it’s been for music! We’ve had everything, from an Oasis reunion to a ‘Brat’ summer,…
IDLES – Brighton Centre
Lennon and McCartney, Plant and Page, Sonny and Cher, Morrisey and Marr, Gallagher and Gallagher, and now Baker and Levy. Two minds melding and creating together to bring a joint account of the mighty IDLES at the Brighton Centre. Decide for yourself whether this is a bold, genre redefining moment in the history of gig reviews or just a string of poorly strung together ramblings of two tired men.
Victorious Festival 2024
The Hampshire coast has once again welcomed the return of Victorious Festival, which continues to cement itself as…
Truck Festival 2024
Oxfordshire has once again been graced by the return of Truck Festival, which has certainly made a name for itself over previous years.
The four-day event plays host to a dazzling lineup spanning the breadth of the indie rock, pop, and alternative rock music-spheres for crowds to get stuck into. This year's Truckers once again made their way to Hill Farm for an unforgettable weekend amidst the everchanging British weather.
Review: Idles – Tangk
For me, being asked if I want to listen to Tangk, the new Idles record, is like being asked in a pub if I want a Yorkshire pudding with my roast dinner. It’s an instant yes, no hesitation. A yes which brings with it a heightened sense of anticipation for the meal to come and a knowledge that the world has just got slightly better. But, what if that Yorkshire pudding comes and it’s just a bit rubbish? One of those slightly burnt, dried up like a husk, end of the day ones? Could Tangk, Idles fifth album, be one of those? Excitement can bring its own, looming sense of concern…
Idles release ‘Gift Horse’ plus intimate UK album release shows
A new year comes around and IDLES are already ramping up anticipation for the 16th February release of their new album ‘TANGK’, plus the major UK tour that will follow it. And today, the band have unveiled the new single “Gift Horse”, which has just received its first play courtesy of Steve Lamacq at 6 Music.
Idles share new song ‘Grace’
As they build towards the February release of their eagerly anticipated new album ‘TANGK’, the irrepressible IDLES share the new single “Grace”.
Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Jamie T and Biffy Clyro to headline Victorious 2024
Set on the stunning Southsea seafront, multi-award-winning Victorious Festival (23/24/25 August 2024) – the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival – has today announced four headliners plus an incredible collection of artists and comedians for next summer’s Bank Holiday extravaganza.