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More acts heading to Reading & Leeds
Welcome everyone to another edition of our weekly music News Report!
We get started this week with the latest from Reading and Leeds Festivals which as is tradition take place this August Bank Holiday weekend.
This week saw the likes of Lauran Hibberd, The Royston Club, Somebody’s Child and Bilk.
They will join names such as The Killers, Yard Act, The Amazons, You Me At Six, Frank Turner, Imagine Dragons, Don Broco, The Snuts, Hot Milk, The Murder Capital, Yonaka, Normandie and Sleep Token.
Tickets are here.
Read our review of ‘Truth Decay’ from You Me At Six
Blur announce intimate warm-up shows
Britpop icons Blur this week announced and then quickly sold out four very intimate warm-up shows ahead of their dates at Wembley Stadium this summer.
More here.
Read our review of ‘Who On Earth’ from Sean McGowan
Nothing But Thieves set UK Tour dates
Nothing But Thieves this week revealed a huge tour for this Autumn in support of their upcoming new album, ‘Dead Club City’, which is out on July 7th.
Tickets are here.
Read our review of ‘A Kiss for the Whole World’ from Enter Shikari
The View announce Autumn UK Tour
The View recently announce that their new album ‘Exorcism of Youth’ will be released on August 18th. Now the band have revealed a full Autumn UK Tour in support of the album.
Kyle Falconer commented, “Touring has always been what we’ve done best, we just needed some time to refuel. Can’t wait to get back to it!”
Tickets are here.
Read our review of Beans On Toast live in Norwich
The Pigeon Detectives reveal UK Tour
The Pigeon Detectives also had a new tour to announce this week with the band heading out on the road this November.
The tour is in support of their brand new album, ‘TV Show’, which is released July 7th.
Tickets are here.
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The Xcerts unveil UK Tour
Next up in our News Report is another band with a new album on the way! The Xcerts will release ‘Learning How to Live and Let Go’ on August 18th.
The band will also be hitting the road to celebrate the release this Autumn.
Tickets and pre-orders and here.
Read our review of The Xcerts live in Cambridge
Lindemann announces Wembley Arena date
Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann will be bringing his solo project to the UK in December with a special show at Wembley Arena in London.
Support comes from Aesthetic Perfection and Phantom Vision.
Tickets are here.
Read our review of Rammstein live in Coventry
Wolfmother heading to London
Wolfmother will also be heading to London for a one-off show at the O2 Islington Academy.
Tickets are here.
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons set up new tour dates
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons have announced that new album, ‘Kings of the Asylum’, will arrive later this summer.
In support of the release the band will be out and about this Autumn for the ‘Kings of the Asylum’ tour.
Tickets are here.
Read our review of ‘We’re the Bastards’ from Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons
The Answer reveal new UK Tour
The Answer will also be out on the road later this year with a small run of dates now confirmed for November.
Tickets are here.
Read our review of ’72 Seasons’ from Metallica
Finch set for special UK shows
Next up in our News Report are Finch who will be playing two special UK shows in November.
The band will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their album, ‘What It Is To Burn’ in Manchester and London.
Tickets are here.
Read our review of Fall Out Boy live in London
Hot Mulligan announce new UK Tour
Hot Mulligan have quickly announced their return to the UK later this year with support from Spanish Love Songs.
Tickets are here.
Read our review of Hundred Reasons live in London
Malevolence set for UK tour
The final tour announcement for our News Report this week comes from Malevolence who will be hitting the UK and Europe later this year.
Support comes from Sylosis, GUILTTRIP and Justice For The Damned.
Tickets are here.
Read our review of Download Pilot Festival
PJ Harvey debuts ‘A Child’s Question, August’
PJ Harvey has announced her new album, ‘I Inside the Old Year Dying’, will be out on July 7th.
Ahead of her first album since 2016, Harvey has also debuted brand new single, ‘A Child’s Question, August’, which you can check out above.
On the new single: “I think the album is about searching, looking – the intensity of first love, and seeking meaning,” says Harvey. “Not that there has to be a message, but the feeling I get from the record is one of love – it’s tinged with sadness and loss, but it’s loving. I think that’s what makes it feel so welcoming: so open.”
Pre-order your copy here.
Listen to ‘A Child’s Question, August’ on our Spotify Hot List!
Grian Chatten shares debut single ‘The Score’
Grian Chatten, vocalist of Dublin’s critically acclaimed band Fontaines D.C., has shared his debut solo single, ‘The Score’, which you can check out above.
Commenting on the track, Chatten explains, “‘The Score’ is a heavyweight bated breath of lust. I wrote it in Madrid between an electric fan and a dying plant and I intend to keep it there. It was inspired by sugar and sunset.”
More here.
Read our review of ‘Skinty Fia’ from Fontaines D.C.
The Gaslight Anthem debut ‘Positive Charge’
This week saw the return of The Gaslight Anthem with their new single, ‘Positive Charge’, which you can check out above.
More here.
Listen to ‘Positive Charge’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist!
Lord of the Lost share ‘Destruction Manuel’ video
Very first German rock/metal Eurovision Song Contest representatives, Lord of the Lost, have released an official music video for ‘Destruction Manual’, which you can check out above.
The band on the new video: “A video where the whole band is represented by women. That is something I’ve wanted to do for half of my life. But it wasn’t the right time until now: the moment has come! Next to Louisa, we have four outstanding female musicians from all over the world at our instruments, and we love the energy that all five of them radiate here. What can I say? We’ve never looked so stunning!”
More here.
Listen to ‘Destruction Manuel’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist!
K.Flay releases ‘Raw Raw’
Next in our News Report is K.Flay who this week released her latest single, ‘Raw Raw’, which you can check out above.
Regarding the single K.Flay says, “‘Raw Raw’ is the start of my next chapter. After losing half my hearing last fall, I was faced with a sudden and intense episode of fear and vulnerability. Like, could I even make music again? Once I got into my recovery and started writing and recording, I knew that I could. And what I wanted to create was music that felt properly rock but also properly future oriented. Uninhibited and different.
“With ‘Raw Raw’ I wanted to capture what vulnerability really feels like. Outwardly it might seem tender, but on the inside it’s messy and bloody and somewhat terrifying. It’s a chainsaw buzzing at your throat.”
More here.
Listen to ‘Raw Raw’ on our Spotify Hot List!
Loose Articles share video for ‘Sinead Loves Bitcoin
Manchester indie punks Loose Articles this week shared new single ‘Sinead Loves Bitcoin’, which you can check out above.
“The song is about our pal and local legend Sinead Ferguson, who’s a band photographer,” say the band of the story behind the track. “She had her instagram account hijacked by Bitcoin hackers who were posing as her and trying to sell everyone Bitcoin for £10,000. For a split second everyone thought Sinead was a Bitcoin dealer, so we turned it into a song where she was stealing your wifi and hacking your social media accounts to sell Bitcoin.”
The band have launched a spoof NFT scheme to accompany the track, alongside Sinead’s Bitcoin Fund, which will offer fans the ability to donate money to the band to unlock perks.
Tiers range from £0–20+ and include incentives like a specially recorded B-side short story, a cassette tape of the release, a DTG Ape Loose Articles shirt, and more special gifts TBC.
More here.
Listen to ‘Sinead Loves Bitcoin’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist
CARSICK share ‘Anaconda Frank’
Salisbury punk rockers CARSICK have shared their latest single, ‘Anaconda Frank’, which you can check out above.
The band are also set to drop their forthcoming debut EP ‘Drunk Hymns’ on 30th June.
Anaconda Frank is our biggest rager yet,” the band said of the song. “We wanted to capture the chaotic energy of our lives right now and so we’ve drawn on a bunch of real experiences we’ve had recently – covering everything from addiction to giant exotic snakes. It’s about being in a transitional stage of your life and figuring out what exactly it is you want to do and the kind of person you want to be.”
More here.
Listen to ‘Anaconda Frank’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist
Saint Agnes share ‘Animal’
Saint Agnes shared their latest single this week and you can check out ‘Animal’ above.
The track comes ahead of the release of new album, ‘Bloodsuckers’ on July 21st.
Pre-order your copy here.
Listen to ‘Animal’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist
Salvation Jayne debut ‘So Dull, So Quiet’
Lastly in our News Report this week is the return of Salvation Jayne with their new single, ‘So Dull, So Quiet’, which you can check out above.
More here.
Listen to ‘So Dull, So Quiet’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist!
As always we conclude our News Report with the latest additions to our ‘Discover’ New Music Playlist!
Oxymorrons – ‘Last Call’
New York-based punk band Oxymorrons continue their genre-bending revolution with their latest single, ‘Last Call’ featuring Troi Irons.
When asked what inspired them to write such an honest song and share themselves so openly, the band explained, “‘Last Call’ is an exercise in vulnerability and using our music to help us better understand ourselves and our coping mechanisms. Too many times we’ve all found ourselves drowning at the bottom of a bottle, using alcohol to help us feel something different or feel nothing at all. Whether you’ve struggled in the past or are struggling right now, we hope this song helps you feel seen and plays a role in helping you not struggle in the future.”
Featured artist Troi Irons brought a different perspective to the track, sharing, “I’ve long been a fan of the Oxymorrons and what they do so I was thrilled to hop on this song. I don’t really drink but it’s more a metaphor for how humans tend to reach for the closest thing to help us feel less alone. It’s not always healthy. Hopefully people reach for the music to feel less alone with this one.”
DETHRXNER – ‘STAY COLD’
Copenhagen’s DETHRXNER share their new single, ‘STAY COLD’ featuring Aaron Matts of ten56..
“‘Stay Cold’ is a track about resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges. The lyrics convey a determination to stick to one’s plan, despite past failures and missed opportunities – it’s ultimately a declaration of staying strong, staying true to oneself, and staying focused on success, no matter how tough the journey may be” – Vocalist Neema Rad
Tribe of Ghosts – ‘Sunburner (Deny the Rot)’
Tribe Of Ghosts share their brand new single ‘Sunburner (Deny the Rot)’.
“When my mental health began severely declining before my diagnosis, I always associated the Sun as some kind of aggressor or enemy as it would cause emotional and physical discomfort whenever I saw it… This discomfort would bring on these intense feelings of anxiety and intense physical pain that I would daily attempt to mask and ignore as I didn’t want to accept that I was mentally unwell.” – Guitarist Adam Sedgwick.
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