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A landmark birthday is the perfect time for reflection. And as Rick Astley celebrated his 60th birthday on Friday, he can look back on some enviable achievements - from his iconic global breakthrough with ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ to an unexpected career resurgence as he returned to #1 with ‘50’, and playing one of the major memorable sets in Glastonbury history. But it’s also a time to look ahead towards what comes next, and that starts with intent as Rick shares his new single ‘Waiting On You’ which has just received its premiere courtesy of Scott Mills on Radio 2. CONTINUE READING  French singer songwriter Marie Minet has released a new single titled Dis Papa. It’s written as a farewell from a father to his children, approaching death as a journey rather than a final destination. That powerful subject matter comes across in the emotions that the music itself portrays and Marie's vocal work projects.
CONTINUE READING  Cliff Burton Day 2026 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Damage Inc. tour in the beautiful Chabot Theater in Cliff’s home town of Castro Valley California.
CONTINUE READING  Hartlepool band Crescent have released Milogather (Parts I & II) as their first outing on Shy Bairn Records. It’s a double a side single, but you can feel that the two tracks are closely tied and definitely make more sense when taken in together.
CONTINUE READING  Maisie Peters has announced her much-anticipated third studio album, Florescence. Co-produced with 2x Grammy Award winner Ian Fitchuk (Kacey Musgraves, Beyoncé, Chris Stapleton) and featuring duets with Julia Michaels and Marcus Mumford, the album arrives two years after her chart-topping breakthrough The Good Witch. Florescence arrives on Friday 15 May and is available to pre-order now, alongside a trailer directed by Amelia Dimoldenberg.
CONTINUE READING  Photo credit: David Weddle @dweddlephotography February 5, 2026 — Legendary hard rock band Skid Row has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with USA company Sweetwater, the world’s leading online retailer of musical instruments and pro-audio equipment, to search worldwide for their next lead vocalist. The collaboration invites singers from around the world to audition for the opportunity to front one of rock’s most enduring and respected bands.
CONTINUE READING Long Distance Calling - Announce New Album "The Phantom Void" Out On 10th April 2026 via earMusic2/5/2026  LONG DISTANCE CALLING return with new music and open an entirely new chapter in their career. Today, the German instrumental rock pioneers release A Secret Place, the first single and video taken from their upcoming studio album The Phantom Void, set for release on April 10th, 2026.
CONTINUE READING Newcastle Date Added to Synth Pioneer Thomas Dolby's UK Tour (O2 City Hall Newcastle, 25th May)2/5/2026  Newcastle Date Added to Synth Pioneer Thomas Dolby's UK Tour
Synth pioneer and singer-songwriter Thomas Dolby has added a date in Newcastle to UK tour in May 2026 for his brand new show Iconic 80's Recollections. The tour will now play at O2 City Hall Newcastle on 25th May, in addition to the previously announced dates in Manchester (15th), Bournemouth (16th), Bristol (17th), Birmingham (20th) and London (21st), Leeds (24th) and Edinburgh (27th).  (Thursday 5 February, South London, UK) – Bastille and The Wombats have announced a one-off headline show at the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl on Thursday 13 August.
The festival date in South London will see headline sets from both Bastille and The Wombats, with additional supports to be announced. CONTINUE READING  (Photo Credit: Nabil Elderkin) Multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist ZAYN has announced his highly anticipated fifth studio album, KONNAKOL, will be released on 17th April 2026 via Mercury Records/Island Records UK and is available for pre-order now. Additionally, the lead single from the record will arrive this Friday 6th February titled ‘Die For Me’.
CONTINUE READING  London, UK, 08:45AM Wednesday 4 February 2026: Brand new major weekend camping festival State Fayre has today announced the second wave of talent set to appear at Hylands Park, Chelmsford from 26-28 June 2026. Joining the bill today are Stephen Wilson Jr., Jack Savoretti, Orville Peck, Razorlight, The Magic Numbers, Molly Tuttle, Anna Graves, Aubory Bugg, Ava Hall, barrett, Bebe Stockwell, Dave Lofts, Dermot Henry, Elles Bailey, Hayden Blount, Ike Dweck, Isak Benjamin, Jamie McIntyre, Joe Jordan, Juno James, Kezia Gill, Leah Blevins, McGrath, Nate Bergman, RYMAN, Sarah Julia, Sons of Habit and Tooth.
CONTINUE READING  Photo by Gabi Darblade and Freddie Nuttall From chart-topping success with The View to collaborating with Mark Ronson and writing the acclaimed ‘No Love Songs’ musical, Kyle Falconer has carved an enthralling and unpredictable career as one of the most distinctive voices in Scottish music. He underlines that reputation with his most singular solo album to date, the guest-filled ‘Lovely Night of Terror’, which will be released on March 27th via Modern Sky / Run On Records.
CONTINUE READING  Photo: Dave Parker Southampton Alt-rockers / Grunge band STRAYERS have just dropped their brand new single, 'Black &Blue'. It is their first release since 'Only Human' back in October 2025 and showcases the band's energy and ability to write something that can really move you.
CONTINUE READING  Photo: James Robinson Scottish alt rockers Vukovi returned to Newcastle last week as part of their latest UK headline tour, a run that sees the band stepping firmly into their own space after years of steadily building momentum on the live circuit.
CONTINUE READING From Ashes To New - Announce New Album "Reflections" Out On 17th April 2026 via Better Noise Music2/3/2026  Credit: Alex Bemis Left to right: Jimmy Bennett (guitar), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Danny Case (vocals), Maty Madiro (drums), Lance Dowdle (guitar) For years, FROM ASHES TO NEW (@FromAshesToNew) has captured the hearts and minds of music listeners worldwide, making impact with a distinctive amalgam of alt metal combined with songs that bracingly capture their generation’s anxieties. They’re a band that doesn’t run from the darkness but instead embrace it.
CONTINUE READING   Kula Shaker’s Crispian Mills and co-director Laurie Peters blew minds with the band’s game changing, ground-breaking ‘Good Money’ music video last year. So when the duo directed their creative sights at the expansive mantra-metal of Kula’s new cinematic showstopper ‘Wormslayer’, they aimed to raise the bar once more.
CONTINUE READING  Synth pioneer and singer-songwriter Thomas Dolby has announced UK tour dates for May 2026 for his brand new show Iconic 80's Recollections.
For this unique concert series, Thomas Dolby will bring his unusual journey to life, blending songs, stories and musical reminiscences from that extraordinary decade. Normally opting to appear solo, for his UK tour Thomas will be accompanied by distinguished musical guests including Jakko Jakzyk (King Crimson) on guitar, Mat Hector (Iggy Pop, Thom Yorke) on drums and Ukrainian internet phenomenon Ana Pshokina on bass. CONTINUE READING  London, UK, 10:00AM Monday 2 February 2026: Today, four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and all around multi-hyphenate icon, Lenny Kravitz has announced a huge open-air show, taking place at London’s Gunnersbury Park on Saturday 15 August 2026. Joined by special guests Leon Thomas, Joss Stone, Brooke Combe and De’Wayne, the new date is part of a powerhouse live run with his Lenny Kravitz Live 2026 tour, bringing Kravitz’s celebrated live show to fans around the world.
CONTINUE READING  Japanese sensation LiSA has announced her first-ever headline tour of the UK and Europe for September 2026. The tour comes in celebration of the 15th anniversary of her solo debut and LiSA will reach fans in Milan, Düsseldorf, Paris, and London with hits from across her catalogue for the very first time.
CONTINUE READING  Credit: Dan Mac Photography Australian alt-rockers Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town have just dropped their latest single 'Satisfy Your Mind'. The track is a sign of more good things to come from them as the band are set to release their debut EP later this year.
CONTINUE READING  Credit: Peter Spence Benny Fisher has released a new track “London Town,” a piece that moves away from the largely solo approach he has taken on previous home recordings. While many of his recent songs were made independently, this release was built as a more collaborative project, bringing in a wider group of musicians.
CONTINUE READING  Following the success of their self-titled debut and the introspective ambition of sophomore album The Big Sad, brothers Adam (vocals/guitar) and Jack Hope (drums) return louder, sharper, and more defiant than ever. This third full-length is their most expansive yet: a record that blends the anthemic punch of classic rock with the urgency and edge of modern alternative.
CONTINUE READING  PHOTO CREDIT: PIPER FERGUSON FRIDAY 30TH JAN 2026: Smith/Kotzen, the acclaimed pairing of guitar icons Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, have today released an expanded deluxe digital version of their highly praised second album Black Light / White Noise. It contains two new songs that were previously only available on the Japanese CD edition of the album and are released globally today for the first time.
CONTINUE READING  Mika - photo: LJ Hubbard Live Review: MIKA at Jacaranda Baltic – Liverpool (28 Jan 2026) – Music News Monthly
Read our in-depth live review of MIKA’s intimate stripped-back set at Jacaranda Baltic in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. Discover how the pop icon shared stories behind his Hyperlove tracks, connected deeply with fans, and delivered unforgettable moments in a cosy venue setting. Expert coverage, fan highlights & memorable performance insights. CONTINUE READING  Image: The Rolling People Future headline heroes are now lined-up to take to stages across Liverpool city centre as Sound City 2026 counts in exciting, emerging artists including Arctic Monkeys-collaborator, Tom Rowley, exciting Bristol upbeat pop outfit, Adult Leisure, and gritty, emotive Dublin quartet, Brooki for this May’s line-up. Having already announced other major names including Westside Cowboy, Jalen Ngonda, Keo and Brooke Combe, the latest 21 artist reveal finds the festival standing its ground as the UK festival where talent gets spotted first.
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