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Pom Poko have announced details of a new album titled ‘Champion’, and shared the intriguing new title track. Check it out below.Announced today (April 18), the new album will mark the Norwegian four-piece and NME 100 alumni’s third studio album, following on from their blistering debut ‘Birthday’ in 2019, and 2021’s critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Cheater’.Set for release on August 16 via Bella Union, the LP is set to see vocalist/lyricist Ragnhild Fangel Jamtveit, bassist Jonas Krøvel, guitarist Martin Miguel Almagro Tonne, and drummer Ola Djupvik reach new heights, as they learn from their time in the industry so far and push their sound in new directions.“It feels like we’re maturing and growing up together,” explained Jamtveit.

Girl In Red has opened up on the paintings that Taylor Swift gifted her sharing, describing it as “a very cute little thing”.While appearing as the latest guest as part of NME‘s In Conversation series, the Norwegian singer – real name Marie Ulven – discussed the gifts that the pop star gave her after the release of ‘If I Could Make It Go Quiet‘.“That was right after my first album came out and she reposted my album, and I was like, what the hell? That’s insane,” began Ulven. “I sent her my album as a thank you, and she emailed me being like, ‘oh my God, you sent me your album.

Spiritualized have announced a new reissue of their country-influenced 2008 studio album ‘Songs In A&E’, with striking new artwork.The record has been remastered for vinyl and features totally revamped packaging. It will be available via Fat Possum Records on June 21 and you can pre-order it here.Check out the new cover photo and videos for the album’s tracks ‘Soul On Fire’ and ‘You Lie You Cheat’ below:Frontman Jason Pierce was in the process of writing the material on ‘Songs In A&E’ when he was admitted to the Royal London Infirmary with double pneumonia.

MGMT have discussed the “awesome” possibility of taking on a Las Vegas residency for their debut album ‘Oracular Spectacular’.The duo performed their 2007 record in full at the Just Like Heaven Festival last year, and in a new interview, they have opened up about the “incredible” prospect of replicating that performance across a full residency.During their appearance on the Midnight Chats podcast, the band’s Ben Goldwasser reflected on the fun they had putting on the show at Just Like Heaven. “We worked with a friend [Tom Scharpling] who writes comedy,” he said. “So we wrote little skits in the middle.

Glastonbury 2024 line-up, including Caity Baser, Lulu, Frank Turner and Skindred.Last month, the iconic Worthy Farm festival shared its official 2024 line-up for Glastonbury – with Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA being confirmed as headlining the iconic Pyramid Stage this summer, while Shania Twain will perform in the legends slot on the Sunday instalment.Now, following the main announcement, the organisers have begun counting down the weeks to this year’s edition by gradually announcing the artists playing at other stages around the site.This kicked off last week with news of new artists set to headline the Acoustic Stage later this summer, and now Glastonbury has shared details of its Field Of Avalon line-up.Announced this morning on the festival’s official X/Twitter page, the full bill for the stage has been shared, with performances from Baby Queen, Skindred, Frank Turner and Lulu all being locked in.For Lulu, the announcement comes following speculation of an upcoming Glasto slot that emerged last week. According to an anonymous source at the time, the 75-year-old singer would be playing at the festival to close off her ongoing ‘Champagne For Lulu’ farewell tour.

Hozier has responded to a Homer Simpson ‘cover’ of ‘Take Me To Church’ and shared his opinion on use of AI in musicIn a new interview with Radio X’s Dan O’Connell, the Irish singer opened up about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and its use for “silly” and “harmless” things as well as bigger concerns it may have when it comes to original music.After being asked if he has heard his voice used by AI to cover other random tracks, he replied: “I haven’t heard my voice being used on other stuff. I think I’ve heard maybe ‘Take Me To Church’ as my voice as maybe Homer Simpson or something like that”.Hozier talks about AI technology on Radio X "I don't think I've heard me taking on Megan Thee Stallion" pic.twitter.com/uNl0MO3IFi— daily hozier pics & vids (@dailyhozierpics) April 10, 2024He continued: “I think that stuff is the more sort of silly, harmless stuff.

Beth Gibbons of Portishead has unveiled a new solo single, ‘Reaching Out’ – listen to the rhythm-driven track below.Last night (April 10), Gibbons shared the new track, taken off her upcoming solo album ‘Lives Outgrown’. ‘Reaching Out’ marks the second track to be shared from the new album, due for release on May 17 via Domino Record Co.

Billie Eilish has announced details of a new album titled ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ – check out the details below.The singer revealed the news of a new release earlier today (April 8), when she shared an update with fans on on her Instagram page. According to the post, the new album will be titled ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’, and is set to arrive on May 17.She also revealed the album artwork, which features her barefoot, underwater, and sinking below a white wooden door.“‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ MY THIRD ALBUMMMMMMMMMMMMM COMES OUT MAY 17THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH AHHHHHHHHHH,” she wrote in the caption.

Porno For Pyros have dropped their final ever song, ‘Fingernail’ – listen to it below.The new track comes on the heels of the US alt-rock’s band’s recently wrapped ‘Horns, Thorns En Halos’ farewell tour.‘Fingernail’ is a contemplative number with a nostalgic melody, which completes a trio of songs the band recorded last year, following ‘Little Me‘ and ‘Agua‘ – the latter being their first new track in 26 years.Each of the songs were written back in the ’90s but not recorded officially until recent months.“The moment the melody touched the words I knew it would be a special song,” said Perry Farrell of ‘Fingernail’ in a statement (per Consequence). “But I was too immature to understand the essence fully.”He continued: “There is no pain in the cutting of our hair, eyelashes or a fingernail, because they are dead, although the world at every instant is renewed.

JPEGMAFIA has taken accountability for his actions in recent months, citing that “acting irresponsibly” is “not what he is about”.The rapper – real name Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks – started the year by aligning himself with the controversial rapper Kanye West. While fans still awaited the highly-anticipated first instalment in Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures’ album trilogy, he posted a picture of himself and his “idol” West which received much backlash.In response, JPEGMAFIA defended his choice to team up with Ye despite his public anti-Semitic remarks, which feature on his latest album.

AURORA has shared details of a new album titled ‘What Happened To The Heart?’ and announced UK and European tour dates. Find all the details below.Announced today (March 28), the news of a fourth studio album comes after the Norwegian alt-pop singer teased fans last week by dropping the introspective new single ‘Some Type Of Skin’.Set for release on June 7 via Decca Records/Glassnote/Petroleum, ‘What Happened To The Heart’ marks her first full-length LP since her 2022 release, ‘The Gods We Can Touch’.In her latest project, the album is set to capture a journey from self-destruction to self-healing, and will see the singer explore the loss of spiritual connection in modern society, the healing power of vulnerability, and the call to ignite change through reuniting the heart with politics and personal growth.The idea for the album was inspired back in April 2022, when the singer read a letter co-written by indigenous activists, titled ‘We Are the Earth’, which changed her life.

Gossip’s Beth Ditto has revealed that she had never heard Rihanna’s hit song ‘Umbrella’ until Jessie Ware sang it to her at Glastonbury.The discussion arose as part of a new interview between the Gossip singer and the ‘Free Yourself’ artist as part of a new episode on the latter’s Table Manners podcast.In the discussion, Ditto recalled a time when she was at Glastonbury back in 2007 to perform with her bandmates, and was introduced to the song for the first time – despite it dominating charts around the world at that point.According to Ditto, she first heard the song when a then-unknown Jessie Ware was singing it in the audience as a rainstorm hit the festival, and had no idea the song was already a chart hit.“I did not realise that was you, and in my memory, the first time I’d ever heard the song ‘Umbrella’ was you and your friend. I remember the two of you, your haircut… everybody did it because you had an umbrella,” she told Jessie and her mum Lennie.“It’s such a core memory for me because I remember that day that these two girls walked up to me, I remember y’all singing ‘Umbrella, ella, ella‘ and I was thinking ‘These girls are singing a hit!’ I did not know it was a Rihanna song, I thought you made it up!”She continued, admitting that she had tried to tell the story countless times in the years since, particularly after Ware made it into the spotlight herself with her pop career.“I’d never even heard that song, it doesn’t sound that crazy when I tell you.

Young Fathers have announced they will curate and headline Stirling City Park’s new all-day festival this summer.The Edinburgh trio is set to participate in a new Scottish festival at Stirling City Park, which has a capacity of 15,000 concertgoers. It will be the biggest headline show Young Fathers have played in Scotland to date.Stirling City Park Festival will take place on June 29, with further guests still to be announced.

Courtney Love’s Women.The series will see the music legend share her “ultimate soundtrack to her life” as she reflects on the women in music who have “shaped her journey, her sound and her next chapter”.Across eight episodes that will air from April 8 to April 15, the Hole founder and singer will journey through the eras of her life and the music that made her alongside her friend and music podcaster and writer, Rob Harvilla.Love will recall the musical moments from throughout her formative years as part of the series, including when she discovered disco through the record collection at a childhood care home and recited Sylvia Plath poetry for a Mickey Mouse Club audition.She will also detail her love of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone and recall her time at an all-girl boarding school in New Zealand and in juvenile detention, before she reflects on couch-surfing across America and struggles with drug abuse.Other topics covered in the series will include her acting career, her attempts to creatively matchmake Stevie Nicks and Billy Corgan, hanging out with Debbie Harry at a Limp Bizkit album launch at the Playboy Mansion, Gwen Stefani – after years of public feuding between the pair – her relationship with Nirvana‘s Kurt Cobain, taking pandemic guitar lessons with The Big Moon’s Juliet Jackson and more.Samantha Moy, Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, said in a press statement: “Courtney Love is an icon and a trailblazer – her influence on music and culture over the decades is undeniable.

Hozier has dropped a surprise ‘Unheard EP’, comprised of previously unreleased songs. Check them out below.The Irish singer-songwriter first began hinting at the prospect of new material on social media earlier this month – teasing fans by sharing a video of a notebook.Now, a week after revealing that there was a new release on the way, Hozier has dropped the ‘Unheard EP’, which features four previously unreleased songs, all of which were recorded during the sessions for his latest album ‘Unreal Unearth’.These include ‘Too Sweet’, ‘Empire Now’, ‘Fare Well’, and a final track titled ‘Wildflower and Barley’, which features the Canadian Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and activist, Allison Russell.“It’s my pleasure to announce the release of more work from the album sessions which could not make the original release,” Hozier said of the new release.

AURORA has shared the introspective new single ‘Some Type Of Skin’. Check it out below.Shared today (March 21), the new single arrives shortly after it was given its live debut by the alt-pop icon during a recent show at London’s Lafayette, where she performed an intimate show during BRITs Week 2024 for War Child.It is co-produced by Chris Greatti (Yungblud, Grimes, Blink-182) and mixed by Mitch McCarthy (Olivia Rodrigo, Lady Gaga), as well as featuring an appearance by London’s experimental vocal ensemble Shards.“I’ve always been told that I should build some type of skin. I’ve always let myself merge too much with the world, not really knowing where the world ends and I begin,” AURORA explained of the inspiration behind the track.

Bat For Lashes has shared a heartfelt new single called ‘Letter To My Daughter’. Check it out below.Shared today (March 21), the new track sees the London-born musician Natasha Khan drop the latest teaser of her upcoming sixth studio album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’ – out May 31st via Mercury KX.“This title is pretty self-explanatory.

Shed Seven have announced a 30th anniversary UK tour, set to kick off later this year with The Sherlocks as a special guest.The band – comprised of Rick Witter, Paul Banks, Tom Gladwin, Tim Wills and Rob Maxfield – will start their 23-date-tour at the Sheffield Octagon on November 14. From there, they will make stops in Cardiff, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Margate, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds, Oxford, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bournemouth and Nottingham.

Twenty One Pilots have revealed that they are in the process of filming music videos for every song on their new album.The Columbus duo’s sixth LP, ‘Clancy’ – which is also the follow-up to 2021’s ‘Scaled and Icy’ – will drop on May 17 via Fueled By Ramen.They had been teasing their new era over recent weeks, with fans noticing that across their digital platforms, all of the artwork for previous albums now featured strips of red tape covering all the eyes on each cover.They went on to share details of the new LP by sharing the lead single ‘Overcompensate‘, and now it looks like there is a lot more to come from the duo.Comprised of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, Twenty One Pilots have confirmed that they will be releasing accompanying music videos for every song on the album.Joseph shared the news on social media, revealing that the two have already finished work on eight of the music videos, and have seven more in the pipeline.i don’t like visualizers or official audios.so we are shooting a music video for every song on clancy–some of them lower budget diy types.we have 8 done right now, 6 to go (13 tracks but one has two versions, so 14 total)actually, 1 i don’t like so we’re reshootingso 7 more— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) March 15, 2024i asked josh if he wanted to write and direct one.he told me he wanted a little time to think of an idea before committing to it.i’ll keep you posted on what he says.— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) March 15, 2024While the album is only set to feature 13 tracks, the musician confirmed that the two extra videos come from them re-shooting one that was already finished, and that one of the songs will have “two versions”.That being said, not all of the videos are set to be as cinematic as that

Big Special have shared the politically aware new single ‘Butcher’s Bin’ – check it out below.Announced today (March 13), the new single is the latest to be taken from the duo’s upcoming debut album ‘Postindustrial Hometown Blues’, which is set for release on May 10 via SO Recordings.Following on from the lead single ‘Dust Off / Start Again’, the new track sees Big Special hone in on a synth-dominated sound, and shed light on the attitudes shown towards the working classes in today’s Britain.“‘Butcher’s Bin’ is about class awareness and the realisation that the working classes are used as nothing but a commodity and set against each other at every turn, their existence trivialised and struggles denied; the off cuts tossed to feed the rabid hounds of neoliberalism,” said lead singer Joe Hicklin of the inspiration behind the track.“The song is about all of this from the perspective of declining mental health whilst trying to make a living as an artist and to break through in a time and place where a life In art is seen as a luxury granted to those of a higher social class or a fruitless pursuit for idealistic fools.”Check out the single below.The alternative duo first announced details of their debut album last month, when they revealed the details around the LP and dropped the first teaser ‘Dust Off / Start Again’.According to the band, both tracks capture the essence of the forthcoming album, and look to unite them with listeners through their “common struggles”.“‘Postindustrial Hometown Blues’ is an album about depression.

Wallows have announced their 2024 ‘Model’ world tour with dates in the UK, Europe and North America.The trio – comprised of Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters and Cole Preston – are set to kick off their biggest tour to date at the Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds in Portland, Oregon on August 6. From there, the band will make their way across the US with stops in major cities such as Seattle, Las Vegas, Austin, Atlanta, New York, Boston and San Fransisco.

Nick Cave has shared more insight into what fans can expect from his new album, saying that the project is “full of secrets”.The Bad Seeds frontman announced details of his new album ‘Wild God’ last week (March 6) – dropping the full tracklist and artwork to the LP, as well as the intriguing title track.Set for release on August 30, the album is co-produced by longtime collaborator Warren Ellis, and was described by Cave as both “a complicated record” as well as “deeply and joyously infectious”.Now, the songwriter has taken to his blog (The Red Hand Files) to answer fan questions about what they can expect from the full album.“I don’t want to say much about the album itself until it is released in August and you get to hear all the songs, but I can tell you that it is a record full of secrets,” he began. “It is made up of a series of complex and interlinking narratives, the title song ‘Wild God’ being the primary point of propulsion, with the songs all feeding off each other – not so much to tell a story, but to rally round an acutely vulnerable and mysterious ‘event’ that resides at the heart of the album’s central song, ‘Conversion’.“I’m excited for everyone to hear the whole thing,” he added.“Then I can tell you a few things that you really must know – like what exactly Anita is talking about, why Kris Kristofferson walks in and out of the truly epic ‘Frogs’, what the real life event in ‘Conversion’ is, why this record is so joyful when almost everyone in the songs is dead, why my wife finally awakens after years of sleep, what is the actual name of the narrator in ‘Long Dark Night’, who are the dozen white vampires in ‘Cinnamon Horses’, and why there is so much damn water.

CMAT was joined on stage by John Grant in Manchester last night (March 8) for a version of their collaborative song ‘Where Are Your Kids Tonight?’ – check it out below. The performance came as part of BBC’s 6 Music Festival, which is currently taking place across Greater Manchester this weekend. CMAT was playing the O2 Victoria Warehouse, in the slot immediately before headliner Gossip.

Sløtface, who also used the post to promote their new single ‘Final Gørl’ which is about “badass women”.A post shared by SLØTFACE (@slotfaceofficial)“Happy International Women’s Day everybody! As Allies, we need to show solidarity for our trans friends today,” wrote Lambrini Girls, who also took aim at Harry Potter author JK Rowling in their update, following her transphobic past comments. “IWD is for all women.

NME about the launch of their new ReBalance initiativ eand his commitment to supporting emerging women and non-binary artists..The festival boss, who is behind Reading & Leeds, Download and more, spoke to NME around the relaunch ReBalance – a year-long development programme that provides opportunities to women and gender-expansive artists throughout the UK.Initially, the programme was launched in 2017 and ran for three years, before ultimately being shelved due to COVID. Now, six up-and-coming acts have been announced as participating in the revamped 2024 programme, and are set to receive expert mentorship in the studio, as well as a guaranteed slot at a Festival Republic event in 2025.“I launched it in 2017 because it was apparent — and continues to be apparent — that there is an insufficient number of women and non-binary people getting into recording studios and getting their albums made to the standard where they can get airplay,” Benn told NME, explaining how the initiative looks to offer more than just the opportunity to perform on a festival stage.“It’s the easiest thing in the world to just put more women and non-binary people on a stage at a festival, but if the audience don’t know them, they won’t receive them well and that won’t do their career any good,” he continued.

Iron & Wine have shared the emotive single ‘All In Good Time’ featuring a rare appearance from Fiona Apple, and announced tour dates for the UK and Europe.Check out the single and find ticket details below.Shared today (March 7), the new single comes as the latest teaser for the band’s upcoming seventh album ‘Light Verse’.

Nick Cave has shared details of a new album with the Bad Seeds called ‘Wild God’. Check out the tracklist and title track below.Set for release on August 30, the album will comprise 10 songs and see the band move between themes of convention and experimentation – introducing left-turns that heighten the rich imagery and emotive narratives created by the frontman.“I hope the album has the effect on listeners that it’s had on me. It bursts out of the speaker, and I get swept up with it.

Kim Gordon has shared the intense new single ‘Psychedelic Orgasm’ and announced tour dates across the UK, Europe and North America. Listen to the track and find ticket details below.The single is the latest to be shared from the former Sonic Youth guitarist, taken from her upcoming solo album ‘The Collective’.

FKA Twigs deemed “overtly sexual” has been partially revised.Earlier this year a poster featuring the singer was banned after a ruling claimed it was “likely to cause serious offence” by objectifying women.The Spring 2023 poster featured the artist posing with a denim shirt draping over one shoulder, leaving the unclothed side profile of her body exposed. It came with the tagline “Calvins or nothing”.However, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) went on to receive two complaints about the campaign image, each arguing that the portrayal of Twigs was “overly sexualised” and caused offence by objectifying women.

Reneé Rapp has covered The Cranberries‘ hit song ‘Linger’ at one of her recent UK tour stops this past weekend. Check out the footage below.While performing at The Roundhouse in London on Saturday (March 2) as part of her ‘Snow Hard Feelings Tour’, the ‘Tummy Hurts’ singer covered the 1993 track from the iconic Irish band’s debut album ‘Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?’.Rapp welcomed Towa Bird, the musician who is serving as her tour opener, on stage for a blissful rendition of ‘Linger’.