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The latest issue of the Full Pelt Magazine is here, and you can download your copy for free below!

Volume 18 is a special edition in which we preview 2024 including highly anticipated albums, the most exciting tours, the hottest festivals and our ones to watch list!

Our News Report is still here also covering the latest fromĀ Liam Gallagher & John Squire, Mouth Culture, Nicko McBrain, Frank Turner, PET NEEDS, YONAKA, Normandie, Troy Redfern, The Lemon Twigs, Bring Me The Horizon, Cast, Green Day, Casey, Any Given Day, VENUES, Smash Into Pieces and Alkaline Trio!

Finally, we round up the latest additions to ourĀ ā€˜Discoverā€™ New Music PlaylistĀ withĀ Chloe Star,Ā Where Oceans BurnĀ andĀ Grieving!

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The 2023 Full Pelt Awards are here and you can have your say from our shortlists below!

Votes here will be tallied with those on Social Media, plus weighted votes from our Full Pelt staff with the winners all revealed in a special Magazine on New Year’s Day!

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Our 2023 Album of the Year will be revealed on our Social Media on Christmas Day! Let us know your favourite album of the year in the comments and be sure to follow us across social media to be the first to see who wins our award!

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Our weekly music News Report has evolved into theĀ Full Pelt Magazine, and you can download the seventh issue now for free!

Volume seven includes an update from cover starsĀ The Xcerts, reviews ofĀ Blink 182 and Funeral For A FriendĀ live, album reviews for Creeper, REWS, Beartooth and The Dollyrots and a load more!

We have our News Report rounding up new releases fromĀ Bring Me The Horizon, Feeder, Blossoms, The Sleeping Souls, Thornhill, MOSKITO, Waterparks, Delilah Bon, South of Salem, Powerwolf, Gama Bomb, Employed To Serve, PLAIINS, Scott Stapp, END and Lord of the Lost!

Plus new live announcements fromĀ Bryan Adams, YONAKA, Stonedead Festival, Casey and Haunt the Woods.

Finally, we round up the latest additions to ourĀ ā€˜Discoverā€™ New Music PlaylistĀ withĀ Spyres,Ā Future StaticĀ andĀ Crushed by Waves!

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Welcome To My House

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YONAKA follow up their stunning 2021 Mixtape with new EP, ā€˜Welcome To My Houseā€™ continuing to see them spread their wings and reach for the stars!

The band have set a very high standard with their previous releases and remarkably there appears to be no end in sight with this new collection maintaining their majesty and power.

Lyrically this is a personal record as singer Theresa Jarvis literally seeks to welcome us into her house, sharing analytic insights in to a range of her feelings.

Across the seven tracks, YONAKA again sonically push their boundaries as their unique blend of heavy rock, electronic and pop music synchronises into an energetic identity which sets them apart from the pack.

Each of the tracks on this EP bring something different to the party and over the course of just north of twenty minutes the group once again showcase their immense talent. ā€˜Welcome To My Houseā€™ continues a journey that will surely see the band taking over the world!

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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

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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.

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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, ā€œTouring has always been what weā€™ve done best, we just needed some time to refuel. Canā€™t wait to get back to it!ā€ 

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.

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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

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PJ Harvey debuts ‘A Child’s Question, August’

PJ Harvey – ‘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: ā€œI think the album is about searching, looking – the intensity of first love, and seeking meaning,ā€ says Harvey. ā€œNot that there has to be a message, but the feeling I get from the record is one of love ā€“ itā€™s tinged with sadness and loss, but itā€™s loving. I think that’s what makes it feel so welcoming: so open.ā€

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Grian Chatten shares debut single ‘The Score’

Grian Chatten – ‘The Score’

Grian Chatten, vocalist of Dublinā€™s critically acclaimed band Fontaines D.C., has shared his debut solo single, ā€˜The Scoreā€™, which you can check out above.

Commenting on the track, Chatten explains, ā€œā€˜The Scoreā€™ 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.ā€

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Read our review of ‘Skinty Fia’ from Fontaines D.C.

The Gaslight Anthem debut ‘Positive Charge’

The Gaslight Anthem – ‘Positive Charge’

This week saw the return of The Gaslight Anthem with their new single, ‘Positive Charge’, which you can check out above.

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Listen to ‘Positive Charge’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist!

Lord of the Lost share ‘Destruction Manuel’ video

Lord of the Lost – ‘Destruction Manuel’

Very first German rock/metal Eurovision Song Contest representatives,Ā Lord of the Lost, have released an official music video forĀ ‘Destruction Manual’, which you can check out above.

The band on the new video: ā€œA video where the whole band is represented by women. That is something I’ve wanted to do for half of my life. But it wasnā€™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!”

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Listen to ‘Destruction Manuel’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist!

K.Flay releases ‘Raw Raw’

K.Flay – ‘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,Ā ā€œā€˜Raw Rawā€™ 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.

ā€œWith ā€˜Raw Rawā€™ I wanted to capture what vulnerability really feels like. Outwardly it might seem tender, but on the inside itā€™s messy and bloody and somewhat terrifying. Itā€™s a chainsaw buzzing at your throat.ā€

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Loose Articles share video for ‘Sinead Loves Bitcoin

Loose Articles – ‘Sinead Loves Bitcoin’

Manchester indie punksĀ Loose Articles this week shared new single ‘Sinead Loves Bitcoin’, which you can check out above.

ā€œThe song is about our pal and local legend Sinead Ferguson, who’s a band photographer,ā€Ā say the band of the story behind the track.Ā ā€œShe had her instagram account hijacked by Bitcoin hackers who were posing as her and trying to sell everyone Bitcoin for Ā£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.ā€

The band have launched aĀ spoof NFT schemeĀ to accompany the track, alongsideĀ Sineadā€™s Bitcoin Fund, which will offer fans the ability to donate money to the band to unlock perks.

Tiers range from Ā£0ā€“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’

CARSICK – ‘Anaconda Frank’

Salisbury punk rockersĀ CARSICK have shared their latest single, ‘Anaconda Frank’, which you can check out above.

The band are also set to drop their forthcomingĀ debut EPĀ ‘Drunk Hymns’Ā onĀ 30th June.

Anaconda Frank is our biggest rager yet,ā€Ā the band said of the song.Ā ā€œWe 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.”

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Listen to ‘Anaconda Frank’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist

Saint Agnes share ‘Animal’

Saint Agnes – ‘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.

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Listen to ‘Animal’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist

Salvation Jayne debut ‘So Dull, So Quiet’

Salvation Jayne – ‘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.

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Listen to ‘So Dull, So Quiet’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist!

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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, ā€œā€˜Last Callā€™ is an exercise in vulnerability and using our music to help us better understand ourselves and our coping mechanisms. Too many times weā€™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 youā€™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.ā€
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Featured artist Troi Irons brought a different perspective to the track, sharing, ā€œIā€™ve long been a fan of the Oxymorrons and what they do so I was thrilled to hop on this song. I donā€™t really drink but itā€™s more a metaphor for how humans tend to reach for the closest thing to help us feel less alone. Itā€™s not always healthy. Hopefully people reach for the music to feel less alone with this one.ā€

DETHRXNER – ‘STAY COLD’

Copenhagen’s DETHRXNER share their new single, ‘STAY COLD’ featuring Aaron Matts of ten56..

“ā€˜Stay Coldā€™Ā  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 – itā€™s ultimately a declaration of staying strong, staying true to oneself, and staying focused on success, no matter how tough the journey may beā€Ā  – Vocalist Neema RadĀ 

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Tribe of Ghosts – ‘Sunburner (Deny the Rot)’

Tribe Of Ghosts share their brand new single ‘Sunburner (Deny the Rot)’.

ā€œWhen 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 didnā€™t want to accept that I was mentally unwell.ā€ – Guitarist Adam Sedgwick.

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Greta Van Fleet unveil ‘Meeting the Master’

Greta Van Fleet – ‘Meeting the Master’

Welcome everyone to another edition of our weekly music News Report!

We start this week with the return of Greta Van Fleet, who have shared new single ‘Meeting the Master’, which you can check out above.

The track will feature on their newly announced upcoming album, ‘Starcatcher’, which will be released July 21st.

On the single, the band notes, ā€œā€˜Meeting The Masterā€™ peers into an esoteric world heeded by the word of a wise teacher. Sung in the voice of a devout believer, and eventual group exclamation, the song details the love these fervent followers have for their teacher and their firm belief in his vision. Itā€™s an exotic spiritual journey. A dark comedy that inevitably ends in chaos.ā€

With regards to the album, ā€œWe didnā€™t really have to force or be intense about writing, because everything that happened was very instinctual,ā€ Jake says. ā€œIf anything, the record is our perspective, and sums up where we are as a group and individually as musicians.ā€

Throughout the ten-song collection the band explores the duality of fantasy versus reality and the contrast between light and darkness. ā€œWe had this idea that we wanted to tell these stories to build a universe,ā€ says Wagner. ā€œWe wanted to introduce characters and motifs and these ideas that would come about here and there throughout our careers through this world.ā€

The band took multiple concepts from critically acclaimed second album The Battle at Gardenā€™s Gate and brought them into Starcatcher, although Samā€™s take on the new recordā€™s big ideas hint instead at new beginnings. ā€œWhen I imagine the world of Starcatcher, I think of the cosmos,ā€ he says. ā€œIt makes me ask a lot of questions, like ā€˜Where did we come from?ā€™ or ā€˜What are we doing here?ā€™ But itā€™s also questions like, ā€˜What is this consciousness that we have, and where did it come from?ā€™ā€

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Listen to ‘Meeting the Master’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist

Peter Gabriel reveals new single ‘i/o’

Peter Gabriel – ‘i/o’

This week also saw Peter Gabriel share the latest taste of new album, ‘i/o’, with the release of the title-track.

Speaking about the new track, Gabriel says:

ā€œThis month the song is “i/o” and “i/o” means input / output. You see it on the back of a lot of electrical equipment and it just triggered some ideas about the stuff we put in and pull out of ourselves, in physical and non-physical ways. That was the starting point of this idea and then trying to talk about the interconnectedness of everything. The older I get, I probably don’t get any smarter, but I have learned a few things and it makes a lot of sense to me that we are not these independent islands that we like to think we are, that we are part of a whole. If we can see ourselves as better connected, still messed up individuals, but as part of a whole, then maybe there’s something to learn?”

‘i/o’ as a potential album title has long-been known within fan circles, and is now the name of the current project, the album and the forthcoming tour, but as Gabriel says, ā€œIt’s been around for a long time as a title for this project. I always knew I was going to write a song called “i/o”, but the title came first.ā€

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Therapy? share ‘Poundland of Hope and Glory’

Therapy? – ‘Poundland of Hope and Glory’

Therapy? continue to build to the release of new album, ‘Hard Cold Fire’ on May 5th. This week saw the band share new single, ‘Poundland of Hope and Glory’, which you can check out above.

The band say, ā€œThis track started out as a hard take on how people lose themselves in narratives to the point that the myth takes on greater importance than the fact. Just like the old adage about the liar repeating the lie so much that they eventually believe it themselves, the culture around us is bursting with fairy stories we tell ourselves.ā€

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Listen to ‘Poundland of Hope and Glory’ on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist!

Holding Absence debut ‘A Crooked Melody’

Holding Absence – ‘A Crooked Melody’

There was also new music to savour this week from Holding Absence as they debuted their latest single, ‘A Crooked Melody’, which you can check out above.

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Like Moths To Flames debut ‘Predestination Paradox’

Like Moths To Flames – ‘Predestination Paradox’

Like Moths To Flames have released their first new music in two years with return single ‘Predestination Paradox’, which you can check out above.

“I think there are a lot of things that we all commit to, where we know how it will end,” says LMTF’s Chris Roetter. “This song is meant to portray the experience of learning that almost everything has an inevitable expiration date. We never know how much time we are offered or how much time is left, yet we still immerse ourselves in these deep relationships.”

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2000trees announce Soft Play as their final headliner!

We move our News Report on now to the best festival announcements from the past week and up first is 2000trees.

This week saw a wave of additions to the line-up including headliners Soft Play making their live return. Also added to the line-up were Dinosaur Pile-Up, Hell Is For Heroes, Gaffa Tape Sandy, Haggard Cat and more.

They join the likes of Bullet For My Valentine, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, Bob Vylan, Holding Absence, Deaf Havana, Hundred Reasons, Skindred and many more.

Tickets are here.

Read our review of Bullet For My Valentine live in Cambridge

Arctangent reveals Devin Townsend as final headliner

The final headliner was also revealed this week for Arctangent Festival with Devin Townsend set to close the event this year.

Townsend joins a line-up including Converge, Empire State Bastard, Pigs x7, Sikth, Loathe, Rolo Tomassi and loads more.

Tickets are here.

Read our review of Hundred Reasons live in London

Y Not Festival reveals second line-up wave

The second wave of acts for Y Not Festival were revealed this week including Sea Girls, The Pigeon Detectives, Yonaka, Cassyette, Gengahr, Feet, Peaness, The Hara, DEADLETTER, Daisy Brain and more.

They join a bill featuring the likes of Royal Blood, Kasabian, Paul Weller, The Wombats, James, DMA’s, The Charlatans, KT Tunstall, The Murder Capital, Kid Kapichi, Beans On Toast and many more.

Tickets are here.

Read our review of Beans On Toast live in Norwich

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Royal Blood announce intimate warm-up shows

Our News Report looks now at the best live announcements of the past week and we kick off with Royal Blood who have revealed two intimate warm-up shows in amongst their packed summer.

Tickets are here.

Read our review of Royal Blood live in London

Waterparks announce UK Tour

Waterparks are on their way back to the UK later this year for a UK Tour with support from Stand Atlantic.

Tickets are here.

Read our review of Fall Out Boy live in London

Wheatus announce lengthy UK Tour

Wheatus have announced an extensive trek around the UK for September/October this year.

Tickets are here.

Read our review of ‘A Fistful of Peaches’ from Black Honey

Vintage Trouble reveal UK Tour dates

Our final piece of live news comes from Vintage Trouble who will be touring the UK and EU this summer.

Tickets are here.

Read our review of YUNGBLUD live in London

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LUCKY THIEF – ‘Silencer’

Bristol-based rock multi-instrumentalist Lucky Thief shares his new single, ‘Silencer’.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the single, Lucky Thief explains, ā€œSilencer is about being unable to control how we speak. So many people have opinions that are narrow minded, selfish and ill-considered; This song airs my frustration with them. It also looks at how hard it is for me to stay quiet, if I feel something deserves to be said, I will not be silenced.ā€

Harker – ‘Wasting Time’

Brighton, UK punk rock powerhouse Harker have released a new single titled ‘Wasting Time’.

The band comment, “‘Wasting Time’ is about the breakdown of communication in modern life – it’s easy to misunderstand and mislead when you only talk through a digital screen. Talk to your loved ones in person, debate face to face, and know when to set your boundaries if it’s not working. ‘Wasting Time’ is a back to basics, 4 chord postpunk pop ruckus track – heavy hooks and fuzzed out guitar walls, just how we like it.”

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Cape Crush – ‘Sandwich Wars’

Cape Crush, hailing from Massachusetts, have unveiled their new single, ‘Sandwich Wars’.

Vocalist Ali Lipman, says “‘Sandwich Wars” is an emo pop anthem I wrote about not apologizing for yourself. I wrote it from the point of view of giving advice to a younger version of yourself. It was inspired by the advice of my former roommate Chelsea who left earth too soon about not being so quick to blame yourself. Our house was called Club Sammich, which is where the Sandwich Wars title comes from. It’s got some personal imagery in, but hopefully it conveys that your mistakes don’t define the person you become. I think Sandwich Wars is the band’s favorite song on the EP. This came together as a full band song with James really driving home the riffs and all those little musical moments that keep you listening (like the car crash), Jake’s bass and backing vocals in the last chorus, and Cody’s energetic beats. We love playing this one and we hope people enjoy listening!”

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Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds reveal Arena Tour

Welcome everyone to another edition of our weekly music News Report!

We start this week with the iconic Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds who will be on the road again later this year.

The seven new arena shows will be in support of new album, ‘Council Skies’, which is out June 2nd.

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Skindred reveal autumn tour

Up next are Skindred who also have a new album, ‘Smile’, on the way August 4th.

This week saw the group reveal a new autumn tour which will see the band joined by Blackgold.

Regarding the tour drummer Arya Goggin says, ā€œThere is a lot to Smile about when it comes to this TOUR! We are taking out an amazing new band called BlackGold too. They are bringing ā€œNu Metalā€ back and I think ā€˜Dred fans will love them. Go check ā€˜em out!ā€

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Listen to new single ‘Set Fazers’ on our Spotify Hot List!

The Cult set for summer UK shows

The Cult have announced three special summer shows in Cardiff, Halifax and Scarborough alongside a full EU Tour.

Accompanying the tour announcement is the release of The Cultā€™s fiery, expressionistic new video for ā€˜Vendetta Xā€™, the third single from ‘Under The Midnight Sun’.

The Cult – ‘Vendetta X’

AsĀ The CultĀ return to the stage to launch the next chapter ofĀ ‘Under The Midnight Sun’,Ā Ian AstburyĀ hopes that the albumā€™s new dimensions provoke reactions both primal and sublime in listenersā€™ consciousness – echoing what he himself experienced during its creation.

ā€œAt the core of it all, music contains the vibrational frequency of how we once communicated before we could even speak,ā€ Astbury says. ā€œBird songs, animal calls, string theory, quantum physics, psychedelicsā€¦ The record ultimately becomes about discovering and celebrating anew the beauty from those strangely natural moments that surround and inspire us.ā€

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Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart announce new tour dates

Jah Wobble & the Invaders of the Heart have announced their touring plans for the year and the odds are that they are coming near to you!

ā€œMy best ever line up, playing my best ever shows ā€¦ā€ Jah Wobble

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The Winery Dogs add new live dates

The final tour announcement in our News Report this week comes from The Winery Dogs who have added October dates to their already announced June shows.

Tickets are here.

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Foolhardy Folk Festival line-up revealed

We move our News Report on now to the best festival announcements of the past week and up first is the Beans On Toast curated Foolhardy Folk Festival in Nottingham.

Joining Beans this year will be acts including Skinny Lister, Ferris & Sylvester, Truckstop Honeymoon, Tensheds and more!

Tickets are here.

Read our review of Beans On Toast live in Norwich

110 Above presents OTHR Festival add new acts

Our other festival announcement comes from 110 Above presents OTHR Festival!

The slightly scaled back version of 110 Above will feature Circa Waves, Jack Garratt, Twin Atlantic, Black Honey, Lauran Hibberd, Fatherson, King No-One, Coach Party, Courting, Chappaqua Wrestling and many more.

Tickets are here.

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When Rivers Meet debut ‘Play My Game’

When Rivers Meet – ‘Play My Game’

We move on now to the best new releases from the past week and up first are When Rivers Meet you have shared their brand new single, ‘Play My Game’.

You can listen to the track above, which will feature on upcoming new album, ‘Aces Are High’, which arrives late summer.

Regarding the forthcoming album the duo say,Ā ā€œAs our music is progressing, weā€™re finding our sound even more.Ā  When we went in the studio this time, weā€™ve never been so sure on what we wanted to createā€”we had a really clear vision and have stuck to it.Ā Ā 
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ā€œBefore we held back on being too rocky, but this time we allowed ourselves to create what we wanted to hear, without restricting ourselves. We also allowed ourselves to express the different colours to our music with tracks like ā€˜Goldenā€™ and ā€˜By Your Sideā€™, so this album has more extremes.Ā  We still call upon our influences from all the years but remain true to ourselves to create music we love.ā€

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Yonaka share new single ‘Welcome To My House’

Yonaka – ‘Welcome To My House’

This week also saw new music arrive from Yonaka who shared their latest single, ‘Welcome To My House’, which you can listen to above.

More here.

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Hot Milk debut ‘ HORROR SHOW’

Hot Milk – ‘HORROW SHOW’

Hot Milk have announced that their debut album, ‘A Call To The Void’, will arrive on August 25th.

Alongside that news came their latest single, ‘HORROR SHOW’, which you can check out above.

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Lottery Winners debut ‘Let Me Down

Lottery Winners – ‘Let Me Down’ feat. Boy George

Next up are Lottery Winners who this week debuted their new single, ‘Let Me Down’, featuring Boy George, and you can watch the video above!

The band commented “George was an absolute dream to work with, and we had so much fun making this.”.

The track comes from upcoming new album, ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’, which is out April 28th.

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Sean McGowan debuts ‘Casanova’

Sean McGowan – ‘Casanova’

Our News Report continues with Sean McGowan as he prepares to release his new album, ‘Who On Earth’, on April 14th.

You can listen to his latest single, ‘Casanova’, above.

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BERRIES unveil new track ‘Control’

BERRIES – ‘Control’

There was also new music this week from BERRIES, who have unveiled their latest single, ‘Control’, which you can check out above.

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Black Orchid Empire debut ‘The Raven’

Black Orchid Empire – ‘The Raven’

The new releases’ continue at pace in our News Report and next up is ‘The Raven’, the latest track from Black Orchid Empire, which you can listen to above.

The track comes from their upcoming album, ‘Tempus Veritas’, which will arrive on April 14th.

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How We End arrive with ‘My Fighting Heart’

How We End – ‘My Fighting Heart’

A new project next as our News Report brings you How We End. Featuring Jen Majura (Ex-Evanescence) on guitar and Diva Satanica (Ex-Nervosa) on vocals, How We End promises to be an exciting new chapter.

Rounding out the group are Jake E (Cyhra, Ex-Amaranthe) on vocals, Tom Naumann (Primal Fear) on guitar, Mitch Kunz (bass) and Adde Larsson (drums).

This week saw the group arrive with their single, ‘My Fighting Heart’, which you can check out above.

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Dead Man’s Whiskey return with ‘Masquerade’

Dead Man’s Whiskey – ‘Masquerade’

Dead Man’s Whiskey have this week shared their latest single, ‘Masquerade’, which you can check out above!

The single is the first track to be taken from a forthcoming new studio album, ‘In The Storm’, due out September 29th.

Vocalist Nico Rogers says,Ā ā€œ’This song has been a bit of a journey for us. In its earliest form we’ve had this song for a couple of years, although it’s grown a lot.

It’s brimming with a kind of dissatisfied energy we all had while we wrote it, in a way I think a lot of people will feel too. It’s a rallying cry against what’s happened to music right now, the three ringed circus of algorithmically generated hits that keep turning up. We know how far we are from those perfect cookie cutter artists and this song is about that dichotomy. We don’t want to conform, we make the music we love.
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I think that shows in the sound too, not just on this track, but on the album as a whole. It’s heavier, darker. Like we got a little older, found a new gear, and now we’re going full throttle in it.ā€

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The Beths share new single ‘Watching The Credits’

The Beths – ‘Watching The Credits’

Lastly in this section of our News Report, we bring you ‘Watching The Credits’ from The Beths, which you can of course check out above!

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Fixation – ‘Ignore the Disarray’

Norwegian metalcore act Fixation are now gearing up for their debut album with the release of a brand new single ‘Ignore the Disarray’.

About the new track the band states:Ā ā€œThis song is about those with a desire to control other people. It’s not about religion itself, but about those who use religion or their perception of reality to justify oppression, hate and control.ā€Ā 

DEADLETTER – ‘The Snitching Hour’

DEADLETTERĀ share new single ā€˜The Snitching Hourā€™.

Lead singer Zac Lawrence comments: “Are we slowly but surely being tacitly tempted into a culture of casual betrayal? The messages we are fed, on the outside, might be read as being solely in the interest of public safety – but take a closer look, and perhaps thereā€™s a more insidious undertone to it allā€¦”

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The Throwaway Scene – ‘Fake Death’

Sheffield emo rock outfit, The Throwaway Scene have released their brand new single ā€˜Fake Deathā€™.

ā€œThis track is a slight departure from my previous lyrical stylings/choices with a view of exploring narrative that was less self-centered. I think vocally it just ā€œfeelsā€ different too ā€˜cos the delivery of the lines is a lot more direct than before. Due to lifeā€™s unfortunate timing we were recording vocals on the day we found out a family member had passed so Fake Death will always be quite a personal song.ā€ – Vocalist, Oliver.

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Avenged Sevenfold debut ‘Nobody’

Avenged Sevenfold – ‘Nobody’

Welcome everyone to another edition of our weekly music News Report!

This week we begin with the best new releases from the past week and up first are the returning metal icons Avenged Sevenfold.

In a big news week, the group revealed that their new studio album, ‘Life Is But A Dream’, will be released on June 2nd. That release is preceded by their lead single, ‘Nobody’, which you can check out above.

The band stated, “Weā€™re thrilled to announce our new album, Life Is But A Dreamā€¦ available June 2, 2023. Written and recorded over the span of four years, the album was inspired by the writing and philosophy of Albert Camus. Our good friend and brilliant artist, Wes Lang, encapsulated our theme of existentialism through visual art for the album packaging.”

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Bury Tomorrow share ‘Begin Again’

Bury Tomorrow – ‘Begin Again’

British metallers Bury Tomorrow have shared the latest taste of their upcoming album, ‘The Seventh Sun’. You can listen to new single, ‘Begin Again’, above now ahead of the album release date of March 31st.

Speaking on ‘Begin Again’, guitarist Kristan Dawson says the track is ā€œrepresentative of the change we have all faced in the past few years. It represents an element of renewal and appreciation of where we have been as a band and where we are yet to go. Musically, it serves as a contrast to the heaviness we have presented in the first three singles, but packs a punch in a more positive way.ā€

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Trophy Eyes return with ‘Blue Eyed Boy’

Trophy Eyes – ‘Blue Eyed Boy’

Australian punk rockers Trophy Eyes are back with new single, ā€˜Blue Eyed Boyā€™, a track particularly close to home.

Trophy Eyesā€™ John Floreani says the song ā€œwas written about a trip I took back to my hometown. One friend in particular, maybe my best friend, had recently moved back and regressed into their old ways. Iā€™d mourned the death of this friend long ago, as did the rest of us in our small social circle. To see him again brought me great childhood joy yet simultaneously an overwhelming sense of dread.

I was reminded of something my mother told me as a young boy when my grandmother died; ā€œif you see her now, like this, itā€™s the only way youā€™ll remember her. Best hold on to the good times, youā€™ll always have those.ā€

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Far From Saints share ‘Take It Through The Night’

Far From Saints – ‘Take It Through The Night’

Far From Saints, the new project featuring Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones, have shared their latest single, ‘Take It Through The Night’, which you can listen to above.

The group also this week revealed the news that their self-titled debut album will be released on June 16th.

The members had the following to say:

“It took nine days to record and four years to get it to you! Your record collection will love it!” – Kelly

ā€œItā€™s a labor of love to make a record these days, because you never know whatā€™s going to happen with it frankly, and the outpouring of good vibes and comments, so far, has been really cool to watch.ā€ – Dwight

ā€œThis is kind of the first time Iā€™m anticipating not feeling somewhat sad around an album release. Iā€™m comfortable with who I am now as a person, as an artist, and I hang my hat not on the praise I receive, but on the work itself. Iā€™m proud of this record, and its part in the greater cycle of creativity and inspiration. Iā€™m grateful to be part of that.ā€ – Patty 

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From Ashes To New share ‘Hate Me Too’

From Ashes To New – ‘Hate Me Too’

‘Blackout’, the new album from From Ashes To New, is out on July 28th. This week though saw the band share the latest single from the album, ‘Hate Me Too’, which you can check out above.

ā€œSo many of us fall victim to the classic toxic relationship,ā€ says vocalist Matt Brandyberry. ā€œFeeling like you canā€™t live without someone but knowing youā€™d be better off if you could. Oftentimes these feelings are mutual, but neither of you can see it. Sometimes we just need an anthem to remind us that being stuck isnā€™t always the only option and violence never.”

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Ayron Jones debuts ‘Blood In The Water’

Ayron Jones – ‘Blood In The Water’

Next in our News Report is ‘Blood In The Water’, the latest single from Ayron Jones, which you can check out above.

Jones announced this week that his second album, ‘Chronicles of the Kid’, will be released on June 23rd.

“As a child, I vividly remember sitting in church and hearing the preacher speak about generational curses,” Jones explains. “For me, the concept of the weight of trauma traveling through time and space, affecting many generations until treated is an idea I take seriously. ‘Blood in the Water’ is my way of actively choosing to heal and transform this trauma by creating new stories and identities for not only myself, but also my familyā€™s future generations. I understand that energy can never be destroyed nor created anew; it can only be shifted. Therefore, while I cannot choose the life I have been given, I can strive forward and choose to take control of the futureā€“ to break these curses now and forevermore.”

“It was the height of the pandemic and like everyone else, I was stuck inside watching the world pass by while having no idea what the future held,” Jones remembers. “Then it happened, the phone rang and I got the call telling me my song went No. 1. Just like that, I’d become one of the biggest names in rock and roll, but I couldn’t leave my couch. I had no idea how much my life had changed until August of ’21, when I went on tour for the first time since signing my first major record deal. That’s when it all hit me. ‘Chronicles of The Kid’ is the story of the truth – my truth. With my voice as my pen and my guitar as the page, the album is an audio journal of self-discovery told through tales of, temptations, triumphs, failures, sacrifice and the price of fame.”

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Bingley Weekender reveals line-up

We move our News Report on now to the biggest and best festival announcements from the past week and we get started with Bingley Weekender!

The event revealed their first wave of acts this week including headliners Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Ian Brown and Travis.

They’ll be joined over the weekend by the likes of Jake Bugg, Razorlight, James Bay, The Zutons, Kate Nash, Little Man Tate, Jealous Nostril, King No-One, New Model Army, Lottery Winners and BERRIES.

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Maid of Stone reveal full line-up

The inaugural Maid of Stone Festival takes place this July and this week the event confirmed Glenn Hughes as headlining the event alongside Airbourne.

Orange Goblin have also joined the likes of Skindred, The Hunna, Kris Barras Band, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, Elles Bailey and Florence Black on the linup.

Plus The Treatment and The Hot Damn! will be playing a special opening party on the Friday of the event.

Tickets are here.

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No Play Festival line-up revealed

Liverpool get ready for No Play Festival this August!

The stunning line-up revealed this week includes Yonaka, VUKOVI, Higher Power, Conjurer, Graphic Nature, Lizzy Farrall, Gen & The Degenerates and more!

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Ocean Colour Scene set for UK Tour

Our News Report now turns its attention to the best tour announcements from the past week and up first is the above run of dates from Ocean Colour Scene.

Alongside their August dates, the group will now also be out on the road this December including a date at the Eventim Apollo in London.

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Interpol announce new UK dates

Also revealing a new set of UK tour dates this past week were Interpol. You can catch the band the summer in select venues.

Tickets are here.

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MAN WITH A MISSION announce UK return

MAN WITH A MISSION are next up in our News Report as the group reveal a brand new tour including three stops in the UK this June.

Regarding the tour MAN WITH A MISSIONā€™s Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar / vocals / rap) says, ā€œWe are so excited to announce our WOLVES ON PARADE TOUR is coming to the UK, Europe and North America in May & June! Itā€™s been years since we last toured internationally and weā€™ve missed playing for you all so much! Canā€™t wait to catch up with you all!ā€

Tickets are here.

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New Black Spiders Tour

The final tour announcement in our News Report comes from Black Spiders who will be hitting the road later this year.

Support will also come from The Hot Damn!

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fakeyourdeath – ‘consume’

Brighton based Electronic Post-Hardcore duo fakeyourdeath have dropped their sophomore single ā€˜consumeā€™.

“consume explores the idea of materialistic greed and how, as a society, we are fed this idea that without things we cannot be happy. but ultimately thatā€™s a lie. itā€™s a narrative spun by the powers that be and consume was written to see the truth and challenge that way of thinking. consume depicts our disgust at a materialistic culture we all hate and yet want to be a part of.ā€ – Vocalist, Candi Underwood

Northern Captives – ‘Anxiety Dreams’

UK Alternative Rock outfit Northern Captives release their brand-new single titled ā€˜Anxiety Dreamsā€™.

ā€œItā€™s written as an internal monologue battling anxiety by accepting its existence and not allowing it to direct your decisions or impact what you do day to day. We often speak to ourselves in ways weā€™d never dream of talking to anyone else. It’s important to check in with yourself and make sure your internal dialogue is positive.ā€ – Vocalist, Sam Cook.

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JACKALS – ‘DIG IN’

Northern noise hounds JACKALS have unveiled their new single ‘DIG IN’.

ā€œDig in is based on the idea of drug addiction but narrated by the drug itself, the song personifies the drug and its direct effects on a person. When you let drugs into your life they can sort of take on a whole persona unto themselves and we wanted to shine a light on that and show how destructive these can be. Like that one toxic friend you’ve had that keeps trying to worm their way back into your life.ā€ JACKALS

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Glastonbury Festivals reveals line-up

Welcome everyone to another edition of our weekly music News Report!

Where else could we start this week other than with Glastonbury Festival and their initial 2023 line-up! We now know that Elton John will be joined in headlining the Pyramid Stage by Arctic Monkeys and Guns N Roses!

Also playing over the weekend will be Alt-J, Blondie, Manic Street Preachers, Nova Twins, Royal Blood, slowthai, Texas and Legends Slot filling Yusuf (Cat Stevens).

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Reading & Leeds reveal latest additions

Another major festival dropping line-up additions this week were the August stalwart Reading & Leeds Festivals.

The likes of The Amazons, Frank Turner, Easy Life, Palaye Royale, Sleep Token, Sea Girls, Vistas, The Murder Capital, Normandie, Knocked Loose, Yonaka, Yard Act and Don Broco join the line-up.

They join the likes Sam Fender, Foals, The Killers, Billie Eilish, Imagine Dragons, Wet Leg, You Me At Six, Nothing But Thieves, The Snuts and Hot Milk.

Tickets are here.

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2000trees line-up grows

It was a good week for festival fans this week as our News Report continues with this stunning line-up from 2000trees Festival!

The absolutely stacked line-up now features added American Football, Eagles of Death Metal, Electric Six, Employed To Serve, Joy Formidable, Tigercub and Black Honey.

The full line-up also hosts the likes of Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, Hundred Reasons, Skindred, Deaf Havana, Rival Schools, Bob Vylan, Empire State Bastard, Holding Absence, Kid Kapichi, Cancer Bats, Dream State, LostAlone, Witch Fever, Blackgold, Guise, Mimi Barks, Pet Needs, Press To Meco and many more!

ā€œFor us, seeing fans just as excited about the bands lower down the line up as they are about the bigger artists is what 2000trees is all about, and this announcement is no different. Heriot and Kneecap were big personal highlights from 2000trees 2022, so to be able to have Heriot return to smash the Main Stage and Kneecap bringing the carnage to the Forest Stage is going to be something special! And thereā€™s still two headliners to come sooner than you might thinkā€¦ā€ – Festival booker James

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Standon Calling line-up expands

Also unveiling more of their line-up this week were Standon Calling. The event is due to be headlined by Years & Years, Self Esteem, Bloc Party & The Human League.

Playing across the weekend will be the likes of Rick Astley, Squid, We Are Scientists, Bob Vylan, The Murder Capital, The Big Moon, Lottery Winners, KT Tunstall and The Sherlocks.

Sharing in the excitement of todayā€™s news, Rick Astley said: ā€œI canā€™t wait to head back to Hertfordshire for Standon Calling this July, hope to see you all there!ā€

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The Long Road announce first names for 2023

Leicester’s The Long Road festival returns in 2023 with a line-up including Jon Pardi, Blackberry Smoke and many more.

Commenting on todayā€™s announcement, TLRā€™s Tennessee-born Creative Director Baylen Leonard said: ā€œWe’re delighted to announce the first wave of artists for The Long Road 2023. Our festival is about offering a unique, inclusive experience for our visitors, with amazing music, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Our line-up reflects the very best in Country and Americana music today, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors to Stanford Hall for what is going to be a truly unforgettable bank holiday weekend.”

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Kings of Leon announce Wrexham shows

We move our News Report on now to the best tour announcements from the past week and we begin in Wales as Kings of Leon reveal two special dates at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham this May.

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Ashnikko announces UK shows

Also this week, pop disruptor Ashnikko announced her hotly anticipated world tour and debut album ‘WEEDKILLER’, which is out June 2nd.

Speaking on the announcement Ashnikko states “My bioluminescent heart is glowing. My post-apocalyptic fae world is here for you to journey into. My wings have been ripped out, but Iā€™ve built them anew using WEEDKILLER machine parts. I am the one sent here to eliminate you, WEEDKILLER.”

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British Lion announce summer tour

British Lion next in our News Report as this week they announced a new UK and European summer tour including dates in Manchester and Nottingham.

Steve Harris comments, ā€œWe just had a brilliant time on the January UK tour and itā€™s great to be heading out again in 2023. Iā€™m really looking forward to BOTH Summer tours this year!ā€

Tickets are here.

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The Almighty announce special reunion shows

The rumours are true and the original line-up of The Almighty are reuniting for three special shows later this year in Glasgow, Manchester and London.

Support comes from Balaam and the Angel.

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The Hu announce additional tour dates

Alongside their summer festival appearances, The Hu have revealed a string of headline shows across the UK and Europe.

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Theory of a Deadman unveil UK Tour

Canadians Theory of a Deadman are headed to the UK in September for the ‘Dinosaur’ tour with guests Amongst Liars.

Their new album, ‘Dinosaur’, is out March 17th.

Tickets and pre-orders are here.

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grandson reveals new tour

To launch his second album, ‘I LOVE YOU, I’M TRYING’, grandson has revealed a huge world tour including a number of stops in the UK in September.

Tickets are here.

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Empire State Bastard reveal debut headline shows

Hype continues to build for the new project from Biffy Clyro duo Simon Neil and Mike Vennart – Empire State Bastard.

This week saw the duo confirm their first headline shows and confirm that the iconic Dave Lombardo will join them on drums!

Tickets sold out in a flash, but you can find more info here.

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Vistas set for new tour

The final tour announcement in our News Report this week comes from Vistas who will be back out on the road this May.

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Metallica debut ‘If Darkness Had a Son’

Metallica – ‘If Darkness Had a Son’

Our News Report looks now at the best new releases from the past week and we begin this week with Metallica!

The legendary band are readying their latest album, ’72 Seasons’, which is out April 14th. This week that meant the debut of new single, ‘If Darkness Had a Son’, which you can listen to above.

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Underoath share new single ‘Let Go’

Underoath – ‘Let Go’

This week saw Underoath return with their brand new single, ‘Let Go’, which you can check out above.

In discussing the song, the band said, ā€œThis is actually the first song we completed after recording (last yearā€™s) Voyeurist. It took a few different forms but we got it to a place where we knew this is what it should be. Itā€™s about letting go of whatever trauma or demons that might be holding you back. As hard as it is to make those decisions sometimes, I feel like we can never grow without stepping out of those toxic environments.ā€

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DMA’S share ‘Something We Are Overcoming’

DMA’S – ‘Something We Are Overcoming’

DMA’S have this week shared their latest single, ‘Something We Are Overcoming’, which you can listen to above.

The track comes ahead of new album, ‘How Many Dreams?’, which is out March 31st.

“‘Something We Are Overcomingā€™ started as a moving ballad about perseverance but quickly morphed into a trancey anthem of a side quest that is slightly but steadily DMAā€™S. We hope you like it.ā€ ā€“ DMAā€™S

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snake eyes debut ‘no one is truly cool’

snake eyes ‘no one is truly cool’

Brighton’s snake eyes have shared new single, ‘no one is truly cool’, and you can check out the video above.

Commenting on the new single, vocalist Jim Heffy says: “I met a bloke in a band I like at a festival after separately having a really lovely chat with one of their bandmates. he was stand-offish and, to be honest, a bit of a prick, giving proper ā€˜too cool for schoolā€™ vibes. the whole exchange left a bad taste in my mouth.ā€

ā€œthe fake cool guy thing can only go so far. no need for a fake personality. just be real, be yaself. even Keith Richards puts down the whiskey and cigs sometimes and watches ā€˜the last of usā€™ in his pants with a bowl of nik naks like everyone else.ā€

The official video for the track was created by the bandā€™s drummer and visual director Thomas Coe-Brooker, who explains of the concept: “in keeping with the song, we thought it’d be fun to make a really cool looking video in the least cool of spaces – a family garage. kinda like when you’re having band practice as a teenager and you’re all really sending it like total bad asses…but ultimately, your mum’s seconds from bursting in to tell you it’s too loud and that your dinner’s ready. that, but with satisfying, nicely framed angles and dreamy in-camera long exposure, 90s style.”

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Hell’s Ditch – ‘Ghosts’

Hell’s Ditch have shared new single, ‘Ghosts’, ahead of their debut EP, ‘Take Cover’, out March 23rd.

Vocalist Nick Davis explains: “Ghosts is about the hanging weight of the past, the present and the future. Capitalism puts a premium on individual success, which leads people to feel like their failing if they don’t achieve certain goals or milestones. It’s all too easy to plant trees, grow them, and then cut them down inside the confines of your own head. I wrote most of the lyrics while watching my cats seemingly stare at nothing on the ceiling”.

paradise fell. – ‘VICES.’

Alternative artist paradise fell has shared their debut offering ā€˜VICES.ā€™.

ā€œVICES. is a frantic confrontation of the irony; that something which kills us slowly, sets us free in the moment. It makes us feel alive. The bad habits we have are the only things that can save us from the drudgery of daily life. The very things that are killing us, become a cornerstone of our identity. They become familiar. They become part of who we are. A comfort in a chaotic world.ā€ – paradise fell.

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Hunch Power – ‘Eye for an Eye’

Hunch Power hits back with their new pacifist anthem, ‘Eye for an Eye’.

“I’d been wanting to write a pacifist song about revenge for ages. I was sure about borrowing Ghandi’s famous words for the title and chorus but I couldn’t find the right music to go with it. One day I remembered an old idea I never demoed and realised the music matched perfectly so I wrote new lyrics and the band loved it” – Singer Harvey Springfield

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The Hunna announce UK Tour

Welcome everyone to another edition of our weekly music News Report, where we roundup the best news from the past week. We start this week with the latest tour announcements, including the above from The Hunna!

Having just revealed the details of their upcoming new self-titled album, the band have now scheduled in a lengthy UK Tour for later this year. Support comes from Kid Kapichi and Lucy Deakin.

‘Trash’, the lead single from the new album kicks things off by giving the music industry both barrels, taking pot-shots at the execs who told them ā€œTikTok, TikTok or else you get droppedā€.

ā€œWeā€™re not calling anyone specific out,ā€œ explains Ryan. ā€œitā€™s just overall industry suckiness. It highlights things weā€™ve experienced in the industry over the years and things we see going on and hear about now. Thereā€™s a lot of bad shit that still goes on in the industry and a lot of it gets swept under the rug. But weā€™re in the position where weā€™re on our fourth album, we feel refreshed and confident and this is what weā€™re going to say. You either like it or you donā€™t, itā€™s cool either way. We are who we are.ā€

Tickets and album pre-orders are here.

Read our review of The Hunna at Y Not Festival

Blossoms reveal UK Tour dates

Speaking of lengthy tours, Blossoms will truly be putting the work in at the end of this year with the above trek around the UK. With shows already starting to sell out, these aren’t ones to sit on.

Tickets are here.

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Nile Rodgers & Chic announces End of Summer Parties

The legendary Nile Rodgers and Chic have announced two massive concert appearances at the iconic London venue O2 Academy Brixton, on Monday 19th September 2022 as well as a second show at O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester on the 21st of September.

Nile Rodgers said, ā€œAfter the blues of Covid weā€™ve had an incredible summer in the UK getting up front and close with all of our incredible fans. What better way to celebrate the last day of summer and the first day of autumn than with our final UK shows of the year at Brixton and Manchester. We want to invite all the Lionesses whoā€™ve made the whole country so proud to get up on stage for what will truly be Good Times!ā€

Tickets are here.

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Black Honey announce special London show

Black Honey this week announced a special one-off show at OMEARA in London. The band has teased the show as the beginning of their new era. Tickets have already sold out, for more info check here.

Read our review of Black Honey live in Norwich

The Wonder Years reveal UK Tour

Another band with new tour dates to reveal as we continue our News Report is none other than The Wonder Years, who will hit the UK this November!

Speaking of the tour, frontman Dan ‘Soupy’ Campbell, says “Fun Fact: Weā€™ve been touring the UK longer than anywhere in the world, including the US. This year marks 15 years since our first UK tour and the memories weā€™ve madeā€”from playing literal basements up to Alexandria Palaceā€”have been and continue to be some of our most treasured. So itā€™s with an immeasurable joy that we get to tell you today that, for the first time since 2019, weā€™re doing a headlining UK tour this November. We canā€™t wait to play everything for youā€”new stuff from THGOF, old favourites, the whole damn thing.”

Tickets are here.

Read our review of ‘In The Wild’ from The Interrupters

Pulled Apart By Horses set for huge UK Tour

It’s that word lengthy again now as Pulled Apart By Horses have revealed that they will be hitting the road hard this Autumn!

Tickets are here.

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Palaye Royale announce UK/EU Tour

Our News Report continues with the news that Palaye Royale will be touring the UK and Europe early next year. Support for the tour comes from Yonaka.

Tickets are here.

Read our review of ‘Seize the Power’ from Yonaka

In Flames announced EU/UK Tour

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In Flames have also announced an EU/UK Tour which will take place later this year. The tour includes a stop at London’s Brixton Academy in November.

Tickets are here.

Read our review of Rammstein live in Coventry

Joanne Shaw Taylor sets UK Tour dates

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Our final tour announcement in this weeks News Report comes from Joanne Shaw Taylor, who this week revealed dates for later this year.

Tickets are here.

Read our review of Rival Sons live in Norwich

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Neighbourhood Festival reveals new acts

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A single piece of festival news in our News Report this week and it comes from Manchester event Neighbourhood Festival.

The festival has revealed a second wave of acts including Pastel, Himalayas, Michael Gallagher, Planet, Rats, Rosellas, and Youth Sector.

They join the already announced The Snuts, Everything Everything, Sundara Karma, Baby Queen, Lauran Hibberd, Louis Dunford, Stone, Ten Tonnes, The Goa Express, The Royston Club, The Skinner Brothers and Courting!

Tickets are here.

Read our review of The Snuts live in Colchester

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Slipknot debut ‘Yen’

Slipknot – ‘Yen’

We move our News Report onwards now to the best new releases from the past week and we begin with Slipknot.

The band continue to prepare for their upcoming album, ‘The End, So Far’, which is out September 30th. This week the band debuted new track, ‘Yen’, which you can listen to above.

Pre-order your copy here.

Listen to ‘The Dying Song (Time To Sing)’ from Slipknot on our ‘Hard & Heavy’ Playlist

Alter Bridge share new track ‘Silver Tongue’

Alter Bridge – ‘Silver Tongue’

Another massive rock act with new music this past week is Alter Bridge. The band shared their latest track, ‘Silver Tongue’, which you can listen to above.

The song will feature on upcoming album, ‘Pawns & Kings’, which is out October 14th.

Pre-order your copy here.

Read our review of ‘Marching In Time’ from Tremonti

IDLES debut video for ‘Stockholm Syndrome’

IDLES – ‘Stockholm Syndrome’

This week also saw IDLES debut the video for their track, ‘Stockholm Syndrome’.

Speaking on the video, directors Charlotte Gosch and the bandā€™s own Lee Kiernan explain, ā€œThe process of making the video was very fulfilling for the both of us as we were able to physically create what we were imagining. Both the masks and shapes were handmade and painted by ourselves and friends. 

Working with our DOP Rob French we were also able to realise the long shots of each verse and the opening scene of the dancers. We both love the exhaustive and immediate feeling that a long shot can convey, like in Gus Van Santā€™s Gerry, which we referenced quite literally.

The initial idea of the video was to try and visualise the monotony hell of having to work to survive and how the ā€˜machineā€™ eventually engulfs you and strips you of your freedoms. But we wanted to achieve this in a metaphorical way that kept the meaning as open as possible. So it becomes rather a visual representation that can be read in many different ways.”

More here.

Read our review of IDLES live in London

LIFE share new single ‘Duck Egg Blue’

LIFE – ‘Duck Egg Blue’

There was also new music from LIFE this week as they debuted new single, ‘Duck Egg Blue’, which you can check out above.

The track will feature on new album, ‘North East Coastal Town’, which is out on August 19th.

Speaking on the new release vocalist Mez says: ā€œā€˜Duck Egg Blueā€™ is a realist’s love song. The journey of trying to navigate through each otherā€™s feelings and emotions, the strains of close quarters trapped in a tiny flat, the minutiae of everyday life. The overarching sentiment is that no matter what happens, after all that is said and done, we love each other, and we are there for each other.ā€

Pre-order your copy here.

Read our review of LIFE live at British Summer Time

Yungblud debuts ‘The Emperor’

Yungblud – ‘The Emperor’

Yungblud debuted new track, ‘The Emperor’, this week and you can check it out above.

Yungblud’s new album is out September 2nd, pre-order your copy here.

Read our review of ‘weird!’ from Yungblud

Holding Absence debut ‘Coffin’

Holding Absence – ‘Coffin’

Another busy new release week for our News Report, and next up are Holding Absence!

The band this week debuted their new single, ‘Coffin’, which you can listen to above.

A new EP, ‘The Lost & The Longing’, arrives August 15th.

Pre-save here.

Read our review of ‘The Greatest Mistake of My Life’ from Holding Absence

Pet Needs debut new single ‘Fear for the Whole Damn World’

Pet Needs – ‘Fear for the Whole Damn World’

‘Discover’ New Music Playlist alumni now, and Pet Needs have shared their brand new single, ‘Fear for the Whole Damn World’, which you can listen to above.

The track comes ahead of new album, ‘Primetime Entertainment’, which is out September 9th.

Pre-order your copy here.

Watch our ‘Discover’ New Music Podcast with guests Pet Needs!

‘Discover’ New Music Podcast – Episode 15 – Pet Needs

Read our review of Pet Needs live in Norwich

Oakman share ‘All The Way Up’

Oakman – ‘All The Way Up’

Fellow previous ‘Discover New Music Playlist members Oakman have also released new music this week. You can listen to new single, ‘All The Way Up’, above.

About the song, the band says, ā€œā€˜All The Way Upā€™ represents this long journey in a life between fear, hesitation and the desire to never stop going further. Since we were born, we all have dreams that we never stop fighting for. For which we will always be regarded as an alien by others because we are often misunderstood and not supported. And when everything else gets in the way, it’s often psychologically hard to continue to find strength.Ā  But every day is a new day and every day brings a new strength to keep going all the way up.ā€

More here.

Watch our ‘Discover’ New Music Podcast with guests Oakman

‘Discover’ New Music Podcast – Episode 22 – Oakman

Read our review of Kasabian live in Norwich

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As always we conclude our News Report with the latest additions to our ‘Discover’ New Music Playlist!

The Lounge Society – ‘Upheavel’

The Lounge Society have shared new track, ‘Upheaval’, the latest track to be taken from their upcoming debut album ‘Tired of Liberty’, out August 26th.

The band comments, “Upheaval has a calmer atmosphere than anything weā€™ve done before and looking back on the album as a whole, it may in fact be one of the most important tracks on there. In the studio Dan [Carey, producer] really helped us bring a certain vintage feel to life – with deep textured acoustic guitars, heavily impacted by the ambient room mixing we focused on in the closing stages of the album. This song, more than anything else weā€™ve ever done, feels like us together as four mates playing a song that we love.ā€

Grave Goods – ‘Source’

Grave Goods have shared their new single, ā€˜Sourceā€™, taken from debut album ‘TUESDAY. NOTHING EXISTS.’, which is out 9th September.

On the track, drummer Sarah Grimes said, ā€œThis was the second song we wrote. It was written on drums and guitar first, we wanted it to be really minimal in the verse with drums and vocals and contrasted with louder choruses with the guitar and drums working together with bass added later. When we were structuring the song we took the guitar line from the chorus and used it as the intro to hook people in.

When we wrote the song initially, I had a mic set up beside me and I whispered ā€œha haā€ at the end of each bar during the verses. Those were dropped as we started to play the song live but while we were recording we decided to add it back in – me whispering ā€œHa Haā€ on my tiptoes trying to reach Loisā€™ mic.ā€

ENOLA – ‘Strange Comfort’

Melbourne-based singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist ENOLA, shares new single ā€˜Strange Comfortā€™.

ENOLA says of the track, ā€œThere is a comfort in knowing that suffering can be a universal experience. We are alone, yet together in our aloneness.ā€

On the accompanying video they say, ā€œIn the film I am not playing a role or character & Iā€™m not playing myself as I am today. I am looking back at a past self and a time & place gone. A time of fearlessness, hopelessness & rebellion.ā€

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