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Today (11 April) BMG release a newly recorded live version of Simple Minds’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ – the title track from the band’s 1985 multi-platinum, seventh studio album – which appears on the forthcoming […]
Pulp announces their new album, “More,” their first in almost twenty-four years. It will be released via Rough Trade Records on June 6th, 2025. The album was recorded and mixed at Orbb Studio in Walthamstow […]
DOVES have opened the secret vault of the studio sessions that bore the fruits of their recent UK Official Album Chart Top 5 album, Constellations For The Lonely, to reveal the driving atmospherics of “Lean […]
Depeche Mode has announced an expressive and dynamic cinematic film titled Depeche Mode: M, featuring interstitials and archival footage from the band’s Mexico City shows on the 2023-2024 Memento Mori Tour. The feature-length film, conceptualized and directed by […]
Garbage have today revealed the single There’s No Future In Optimism – accompanied by a gorgeous cinematic video, shot and directed by Benjy Kirkman. This is the first single from the band’s forthcoming new album […]
Today Impressed Recordings release the single ‘Take A Chance’, the first track to be taken from Cam Muncey’s forthcoming debut solo album, Delusions of Grandeur. After years serving as an artistic sparring partner in Jet, […]
Van Morrison has announced that he will perform a celebratory concert in Belfast on the day of his 80th birthday. Morrison’s talented singer-songwriter daughter, Shana, will also perform. This unique, once-in-a-lifetime event will take place […]
A lot has happened to Neil Hannon since the last The Divine Comedy studio album, the top-five Office Politics, in 2019. Their entire back catalogue was lovingly remastered and rereleased in 2020, while a sensational […]
Original DIY success story, indie/dance crossover icons and enduring figures across multiple realms of British popular culture, The Farm return with their first new music of 2025, “Moment In Time.” Instantly recognisable by sound for […]
On April 9th, Peter Doherty releases new song ‘The Day The Baron Died’ the third song, along with ‘Felt Better Alive’ and ‘Calvados’, to be lifted from Peter’s extraordinary new album, Felt Better Alive, which […]
Pink Elephant is the seventh studio album by Arcade Fire (Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, Jeremy Gara, Tim Kingsbury and Richard Reed Parry) and will be released on 9th May 2025 via Columbia Records. Pink Elephant’s […]
After over 40 years together, Aslan suffered the sad loss of their front man, Christy. Joe, Alan and Billy decided to continue their journey to keep their band, songs and music alive. At the end […]
The Farmer’s Bash is pleased to announce its official charity partner for the 2025 event is Rural Support, the Northern Ireland based charity is crucial in supporting farming families through various challenges by providing high quality programmes […]
Beoga thrive on approaching Irish traditional music differently, whether that’s on production or by mixing genres. Beoga was formed in County Kerry in 2002 at the All-Ireland Fleadh and the line-up features Damian McKee on […]
Drowning Pool, a name etched in the score of modern rock history, roars back into the spotlight with thunderous energy and uncompromising power. The band’s unmistakable sound, synonymous with raw energy and unapologetic attitude, returns […]
The news that The Maccabees are reforming to headline London’s All Points East festival this summer inspired a wave of excitement amongst fans and media alike. Strong ticket sales and widespread news and editorial coverage […]
Multi-Platinum-selling, arena filling and festival headlining giants Catfish and the Bottlemen are pleased to announce a headline show Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Sunday 15th June 2025. Catfish and the Bottlemen’s arena-filling sonic outlook has […]
On 10th April Kula Shaker’s irrepressible return continues apace as the original line-up announce the release of a brand new single ‘Charge of The Light Brigade’ on Strangefolk Records. Packed with allusions to spiritual vampires […]
UK Hip-Hop/Electronic dance pioneers Stereo MC’s will return in 2025 for a brand new run of UK and Ireland shows. Demand for Stereo MCs remains high. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performing […]
British four-piece Hard-Fi mark the 20th anniversary of their era-defining debut album, Stars Of CCTV, with a limited edition yellow gatefold 2-LP vinyl and 2-CD release—out 4th July. This collection celebrates the record that transformed four working-class […]