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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.

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 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’.

The Libertines have announced a special show in Newcastle this summer for the city’s Rock N Roll Circus festival.The band will headline the festival on Saturday June 11 as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of their debut album ‘Up The Bracket’. The album was released on October 14 2002, and is known for tracks like ‘Time For Heroes’, ‘The Boys In The Band’ and its title track.Rock N Roll Circus, set to take place in the Town Moor, mixes live music with elements of circus like aerialists, contortionists, stilt walkers, acrobats and more.

The Strokes‘ seminal debut ‘Is This It’, has announced details of a new book about his time with the band and his part in the ’00s indie scene.

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.

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

Carl Barât has announced plans to open his own cafe in Margate this summer.The Libertines guitarist will join restauranteur Gizzi Erskine, musician Edie Langley and industry insider Ronnie Traynor in creating LOVE café, which is set to open its doors for the first time later this month.The cafe is located a stone’s throw from The Libertines’ Albion Rooms HQ and hotel and situated in the upstairs area of Carl and Edie’s new live music venue, Justine’s, which opens in September.Describing the

The Libertines were joined by Terry Hall during their gig in Coventry last night (August 1) to perform The Specials’ ‘Gangsters’ – you can watch footage of their performance below.The outdoor show took place as part of the Hall-curated ‘Home Sessions’ to celebrate Coventry being awarded the title as the UK’s City of Culture from 2021 to 2025.Last night’s gig at Coventry Cathedral Ruins saw Hall join The Libertines on stage for a rendition of The Specials’ ‘Gangsters’, which came out in 1979,

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

The Libertines drummer Gary Powell has recalled the “awkward” 2006 incident where he ended up completely naked in front of Dave Grohl on a ferry.Powell remembered being “escorted backstage” after a few too many drinks following his band Dirty Pretty Things‘ set at the Isle of Wight Festival, where Foo Fighters were headlining.“There was an awkward moment at Isle of Wight in 2006,” Powell recalled in a piece on The Independent.

NME photographer and The Libertines‘ creative director Roger Sargent has announced details of a new virtual exhibition showcasing his photos of Pete, Carl and co.

The Libertines‘ Gary Powell has announced his first foray into the world of cryptocurrency with ‘The Invasion Of’, a new NFT (non fungible token) made by the drummer.This new virtual offering comes after Powell teamed up with the New York visual artist Josh Klaw and US TV writer Jim Martin to develop a graphic novel and animated film which serve as companion pieces to Powell’s debut solo album.Powell’s first crypto drop will comprise of a rare 1 of 1 living art collaboration, with animated

The Libertines‘ bassist John Hassall has formed new duo The Orchid Room with Danish singer Annekei.

Pete Doherty has announced an intimate headline show to take place in Camden next month.The Libertines frontman will return to his old stomping ground for a show at Powerhaus, formerly Dingwalls, on July 3.Tickets for the intimate, 500-capacity show go on sale tomorrow (June 2) at 10am.

The Libertines have announced a series of winter tour dates later this year.The ‘Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’ will see the group play 15 dates across the UK this November and December – including two dates at London’s O2 Forum, the location of some of the bands most celebrated shows in 2003.It will be the group’s first tour in two years and tickets for the shows will go on sale on April 16 at 9am here.A statement about these “up close and personal” shows, which were teased by the band earlier this

The Libertines have shared a new teaser clip on social media, promising an “incoming” announcement.The band posted the video on Twitter this evening (April 8), which includes various live footage of the band set to their classic 2003 single ‘Don’t Look Back Into The Sun’, with the caption “Giddy-up…” and an eyes emoji.The sixteen-second clip ends with the words “ANNOUNCEMENT INCOMING”, while Pete Doherty responded to the tweet with a love heart.

Pete Doherty has revealed that he’s developed a love of French cheese on toast after ditching his hellraiser days for a slower pace of life in Normandy.The hard-living Libertines frontman opened up on his relocation to France after recent photos showed him enjoying a leisurely walk in the seaside town of Étretat with girlfriend Katia De Vidas, who is also his bandmate in The Puta Madres.He told The Sun: “I like Comté, Comté on toast. My guilty pleasure is sleeping.