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Pete Doherty has announced that he will publish a memoir, titled ‘A Likely Lad’, this summer. It promises to tell “Doherty’s version of the story” and be “a rock memoir like no other”. So you can start pretending you don’t want to read that now.

Pete Doherty has announced that he’ll publish a memoir called A Likely Lad this summer – get all the details below.The Libertines frontman worked with Simon Spence on the book, which is set to come out on June 16 via Little Brown.A synopsis of the book promises “Doherty’s version of the story – the genuine man behind the fame and infamy. This is a rock memoir like no other.”It adds: “In A Likely Lad, Doherty explores his darkest moments.

Arcade Fire are set to headline the reopening night of London’s KOKO venue later this month.KOKO, which is located on 1A Camden High Street in north London, will reopen this month as a 50,000 square foot “state-of-the-art live music venue and broadcasting house” following a three-year, £70million restoration and redevelopment.The venue will open its doors once again on April 29, with the night featuring a special headline show from Arcade Fire – marking their first UK live performance since April 2018.The band will play in support of their forthcoming new album ‘We’, which is set for release on May 6 and has already been previewed by ‘The Lightning I, II’.A post shared by Arcade Fire (@arcadefire)Tickets for Arcade Fire’s KOKO show will go on sale at 12pm on Thursday (April 21) from here, while pre-sale access to tickets is available with pre-orders of ‘We’ on any format from the official Arcade Fire UK store.Fans around the world will also be able to tune in to the Amazon Music UK channel on Twitch on Friday to watch the KOKO gig from home, while they can also enjoy Arcade Fire on their [RE]DISCOVER playlist.KOKO’s reopening weekend will also feature the inaugural KOKO Electronic club night, which will see an extended set from deep house / techno DJ Luciano. Central Cee will then play two sets at the venue on May 1 at 4pm and 8pm.The likes of Lianne La Havas, Chase & Status and Pete Doherty are all set to perform at KOKO next month.

Pete Doherty has revealed in a new interview that he “nearly lost my feet” while he was battling drug addiction.The Libertines musician has now been clean for over two years, and has spoken about that period, as well as his years battling addiction, in an interview with The Mirror.“I was really pushing the limits,” Doherty recalled about his addiction. “There were a few close calls really. I nearly lost my feet and horrible things like that.“It was very close, just because of the injecting.

Omar Apollo has shared a new track produced by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo – check out ‘Tamagotchi’ below.Released today (March 24), trio recorded the track in Miami last year and it serves as the latest single to arrive from Apollo’s upcoming album, ‘Ivory’.The 16-track album is slated to release on April 8 via Warner Records and will include previously released singles ‘Go Away’ and ‘Bad Life’ featuring Kali Uchis.The album will also include recently released single ‘Invincible’ featuring fellow singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar.Listen to the new track here:Apollo first released ‘Go Away’ in July 2021, followed by ‘Bad Life’ with Kali Uchis in November. The latter track marked the second time that Uchis and Apollo have collaborated together, following ‘Hey Boy’ from Apollo’s 2020 project, ‘Apolonio’.‘Apolonio’ garnered a four-star rating from NME, who commented that the record “aches with unrequited feelings but, musically, sets the young star up as the new master of steamy bedroom jams”.Besides the album announcement and music video for ‘Invincible’, Omar Apollo has also announced the Desvelado tour, which kicks off in the United States in April.

The Libertines have announced a one-off London arena show for this summer.Pete Doherty, Carl Barât and co. will headline the OVO Arena in Wembley, London on July 23 to mark the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut studio album, ‘Up The Bracket’ (2002).The special gig will see The Libertines perform the aforementioned record in its entirety, alongside other “classic” tracks. They’ll be joined at the show by some “very special guests” who are yet to be confirmed.Tickets go on sale this Friday (March 11) at 9am GMT – you can purchase yours from here.

Pete Doherty and Frédéric Lo have shared another collaborative single, ’The Epidemiologist’ – check out the official video below.The Libertines and Babyshambles frontman teamed up with the French musician for a new joint album, ‘The Fantasy Life Of Poetry & Crime’, which comes out next Friday (March 18) via Doherty’s own Strap Originals label.Having previously released the record’s title track and the song ‘You Can’t Keep It From Me Forever’, Doherty and Lo have today (March 7) further previewed their debut LP with ’The Epidemiologist’.“When Frédéric and I were sat at the kitchen table writing with guitars, we wanted the feel of ‘The Last Of The International Playboys’ or ‘Everyday Is Like Sunday’ [Morrissey],” Doherty explained of the duo’s latest offering.“There are a number of references in the lyrics to films, writers and books. It’s about hope when things are a mess.”Lo said: “It was one of the first songs I played to Peter but it was the last one we finished.

initially shut in 2019 for a planned one-year refurbishment, though those plans were scuppered after a fire broke out at the venue in January 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic and “colossal water damage” then further held up progress.KOKO’s restoration and redevelopment has now been completed, and it intends to relaunch next month as a “50,000-square foot state-of-the-art live music venue and broadcasting house”.New additions to KOKO include its 200-capacity Fly Tower ‘venue within a venue’, a new shop/DJ space (which will feature “exclusive merch drops and artist collaborations”) and a morning to late-night pizzeria and tap bar, with Café KOKO also set to host intimate live performances.After Lianne La Havas recently announced a trio of shows at KOKO in May, the venue has this morning (March 1) confirmed a host of names who will perform as part of its relaunch.The likes of Pete Doherty, Jorja Smith, Kim Gordon, Tems, Portico Quartet, Omar Apollo, Remi Wolf and more have all confirmed gigs at KOKO in the coming months. You can find the venue’s calendar of events here.A new club night, KOKO Electronic, will also take place on Friday and Saturday nights until 6am, with the likes of Todd Terje, Jayda G and 2ManyDJs booked to perform so far.“It’s been a seven-year journey to bring this project to life and now, on the cusp of opening, I’m so happy to be paying homage to the cultural legacy of the building with a diverse mix of artists and contributing to arts and culture at a time when British live music needs it most,” Olly Bengough, CEO/Founder of KOKO, said in a statement.

The Libertines have updated fans on the status of Pete Doherty‘s health, and have confirmed that tonight’s (February 25) show at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town will go ahead.The band were forced to pull out of their Bristol date yesterday, after the co-frontman “developed a high fever and shortness of breath”.A doctor was called to his aide, and although he tested negative for COVID-19, he was diagnosed with an unspecified “respiratory infection which [required] immediate treatment”. He was advised not to take part in last night’s show “under any circumstances”, leading to its cancellation.Though The Libertines are yet to advise Bristol fans on when (or if) their gig will be rescheduled, they posted on Instagram earlier today that Doherty’s treatment has thus far been successful, and that he “has been allowed to travel to London today and tonight’s show will therefore go ahead”.A post shared by The Libertines (@thelibertines)“Our sincere apologies go to everyone who had tickets for Bristol, especially after all the disruption already caused by the pandemic,” they wrote. “We want to thank our fans for being so understanding and all the good wishes Peter has received.”The Libertines are currently wrapping up their rescheduled ‘Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’, with London slated as the last stop.

Pete Doherty has undergone "immediate treatment" after developing a high fever and shortness of breath.The Libertines, who married Katia de Vidas in a secret wedding ceremony in September last year, was forced to cancel a string of his UK shows after his health worsened on Thursday night. In a post shared to his Instagram account, it was revealed that the doctor was quickly called in, and the 42 year old was diagnosed with a respiratory infection.

Pete Doherty was advised to pull out of a Libertines gig in Bristol tonight (February 24) after it was discovered that he has a “respiratory infection”.The band, who are in the middle of their rescheduled ‘Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’, took to social media this evening to share the news.“A doctor has been called to assess Peter’s condition tonight after he developed a high fever and shortness of breath,” the post began. “Thankfully, he has tested negative for COVID-19, but has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection which requires immediate treatment.“Unfortunately, he has been advised not to perform tonight under any circumstances, which was not a decision taken lightly, and he remains under close observation with the doctor.”The band said they were unclear as to whether Doherty will be able to perform at their two London shows this weekend at O2 Forum Kentish Town.

Pete Doherty has revealed that he’s planning to sign a prisoner he met at a Glasgow jail to his record label.The Libertines frontman met the prisoner while involved in a project that saw him playing to prisoners as part of a life-drawing class. Doherty would play guitar while the prisoners at Barlinnie Prison drew him.Speaking to Craig Charles on 6 Music, Doherty opened up about the experience saying: “It was nice, actually, to keep my clothes on. Because when they first said, ‘you’re going to do a still life at Barlinnie Prison for the still life class’, obviously the first thing you think of is a nude model.“So I went there with a bit of trepidation, thinking, ‘well, I’m not going to be able to say no because I’ll just look like I’m bricking it’.

Scots singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini and Sam Fender have been announced as headliners for the Victorious Festival in Hampshire.

Pete Doherty has released a new single with Frédéric Lo – listen to ‘The Fantasy Life Of Poetry & Crime’ below.Arriving today (November 19). Doherty’s collaboration with the French composer/producer was written during the coronavirus lockdown and recorded in Étretat and Paris.

Carl Barât has revealed that he is currently working on new music with Jamie T.Barât took to Instagram yesterday (October 25) to share an image of himself with Jamie and The Prodigy‘s Olly Burden, who is reportedly producing The Libertines‘ upcoming fourth album (via Music-News).Burden and Barât previously teamed up to write two tracks for Black Honey‘s second record, ‘Written & Directed’, which came out in March.“Da boys in the band… Been cookin’ up some dope lit sick shiz innit,” Barât

Andrew Cushin has signed to Pete Doherty’s record label, Strap Originals.The 21-year-old musician from Newcastle, who is tipped to be the next Sam Fender, was announced as a new signing to the label yesterday (October 16) and is now currently recording his new EP at the Albion Rooms in Margate.Speaking about the signing, Cushin said: “I am delighted to be at a label that I know believes in my music and that is willing to support me in this project.“Both Jai and Peter have been immensely

Pete Doherty married Katia de Vidas in a secret wedding ceremony last week and now a first look into the couple's special day has been revealed. The loved-up couple tied the knot just two days after confirming their engagement and The Libertines singer, 42, couldn't stop beaming as he gazed into his new wife's eyes during their beautiful nuptials.

Pete Doherty has married Katia de Vidas in France, just two days after the pair’s engagement was confirmed.Last Tuesday (September 28), Doherty’s publicist confirmed that Doherty and de Vidas, who is the keyboardist in Doherty’s band the Puta Madres, were planning to tie the knot.The couple live together in Normandy in northern France, with pictures of the pair that emerged in March showing them walking in the seaside town of Étretat.Just two days after the confirmation of the engagement

Pete Doherty tied the knot with his fiancee Katia de Vidas on Thursday. The British rocker exchanged vows with de Vidas, who plays piano and keyboard in his band, the Puta Madres, in a small private ceremony at Domaine Saint Clair hotel in the French city of Etretat, where the couple has lived for three years.

Pete Doherty has got married. The Libertines rocker confirmed his engagement to Katia de Vidas earlier this week and now it's emerged they have tied the knot in a private ceremony in France.

Tim Burgess’ Vinyl Adventures have announced more details about a huge record fair which is happening in Manchester later this year.They are now teaming up with the Independent Label Market for the event, which will take place on December 5 as part of Burgess’ Vinyl Adventures Record Fair.The Independent Label Market will be situated at The Royal Exchange in St Ann’s Square from 12pm-6pm, and will see independent record labels gather for the event.The event will also see gigs and live podcasts

He’s swapped the rock and roll lifestyle for a quieter way of living in France, but Pete Doherty had reason to celebrate this week as he surprised fans by getting married.

Pete Doherty has got engaged to his girlfriend Katia de Vidas, his publicist has confirmed.de Vidas is the keyboardist in Doherty’s band the Puta Madres, who released their self-titled debut album in April 2019.The couple live together in Normandy in northern France, with pictures of the pair that emerged in March showing them walking in the seaside town of Étretat.News of Doherty and de Vidas’ engagement was confirmed by Doherty’s publicist to the Daily Mail yesterday (September 28) after de

Pete Doherty is engaged to marry his longtime girlfriend and bandmate Katia de Vidas. The film editor, who plays piano and keyboard in Doherty's band, the Puta Madres, sparked speculation that she was engaged to The Libertines star when she was spotted wearing a ring on her engagement finger in a recent Instagram post, and on Tuesday, a representative for the rocker confirmed to MailOnline that they were engaged.

Congratulations are in order for Pete Doherty who is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Katia de Vidas. A representative for the former rock and roll bad boy confirmed the news to MailOnline after film editor Katia was seen sporting a dazzling new ring in a recent Instagram post.The engagement ring was visible in an image shared by the Welsh band Trampolene, in which their frontman Jack Jones enjoys the company of Pete and Katia, who is lovingly playing with his dog.

Manic Street Preachers bassist Nicky Wire has revealed how a teenage Pete Doherty wrote into NME to voice his support for them following the disappearance of Richey Edwards.Edwards, the band’s rhythm guitarist, went missing from the Embassy Hotel in central London on February 1, 1995. His car was found near the Severn Bridge shortly after.

Terry Hall of longstanding ska veterans The Specials has curated a four day music festival, set to begin at the end of next month.Home Sessions will take place across Hall’s native Coventry from July 29 to August 1, and is being produced in partnership with Coventry UK City Of Culture.The music, film and spoken word event will take place across three venues: Coventry Cathedral Ruins, Coventry Cathedral, and HMV Empire CoventryThe Libertines, and an additional Pete Doherty solo set, are among the