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The Overtones to Star in New Song and Dance Spectacular Jukebox Idols

3/31/2026

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Jukebox Idols - Nadiya Bychkova, Louis Smith and The Overtones (photo credit Ryan Howard for the TCB Group)
The UK’s leading platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones will tour the UK this coming June alongside Louis Smith and Nadiya Bychkova in the brand new song and dance spectacular JUKEBOX IDOLS.
 
With their distinctive style, The Overtones’ chart-topping quartet of Mark Franks, Darren Everest, Jay James and Mike Crawshaw will perform a non-stop whirlwind of the greatest hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s’ biggest music icons, celebrating era-defining music from the likes of Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Motown, amongst many other, that poured from jukeboxes around the globe to create the unforgettable soundtrack of a generation.
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Iron Maiden announce Blaze Bayley as Friday headliner at EDDFEST

3/31/2026

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IRON MAIDEN’S highly anticipated EDDFEST weekend this summer has just got even bigger with the announcement that Blaze Bayley, who fronted the band from 1994 to 1999, will be headlining the Friday night Maidenville stage. He is the latest name to be revealed, as part of the all-encompassing celebration of IRON MAIDEN’s 50th Anniversary that will be taking place on the iconic Knebworth site.
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HARD-FI, THE MOLOTOVS, PIT PONY AND THE GUEST LIST LEAD STOCKTON CALLING 2026 AS STAGE TIMES ARE REVEALED

3/31/2026

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STOCKTON CALLING has confirmed the full line-up for its hotly anticipated 15th edition, taking place on Easter Saturday, 4th April 2026 across seven venues in Stockton's town centre. One of the North’s leading multi-venue urban festivals, Stockton Calling once again delivers a bold and exciting snapshot of the UK’s live music landscape.
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LIVE REVIEW - GORILLAZ - LIVERPOOL

3/30/2026

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Gorillaz brought their latest live show to Liverpool with a night that mixed huge visuals, deep cuts, and crowd favourites in equal measure.

​Taking over the M&S Bank Arena as part of their 2026 tour supporting the new album The Mountain, the band delivered a full scale arena performance packed with energy, colour, and the kind of genre blending that has defined their live reputation for years. From classic tracks to new material, the Liverpool crowd was treated to a show that balanced spectacle with musicianship and atmosphere throughout the night.

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STEVE YOUNG & THE REAL TIME PLAYERS - Riffin' For A Livin'

3/30/2026

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Steve Young & The Real Time Players are back with a brand new album, Riffin' For A Livin', and it is a bundle of energy from top to toe. And speaking of toes, you will most likely find that you are unable to stop your own from tapping as you listen to this collection of 9 rifftastic tracks courtesy of Steve and co. 
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The Lilacs announce debut album ahead of UK Tour

3/30/2026

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The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers at every festival from the Isle of Wight to Truck, and play shows with the likes of Lottery Winners and The Lathums. Their rise so far has come in spite of immensely difficult times, with guitarist Sam Birchall recently getting the all-clear from cancer following a year of treatment - his story documented by both ITV and BBC.
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HEAVY HEALING - New Documentary Highlights the Healing/Recuperative Powers of Heavy, Aggressive Music

3/28/2026

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Fans of Heavy Metal, Hardcore Punk and the like have been told since forever, whether by their parents, teachers or religious leaders, that these genres are “not music,” but noise. Each has been labeled as disorderly, violent and detrimental to the physical and mental health of young people.
Be that as it may, many who have been affected by a wide variety of enervating conditions have come to rely on heavy artists to successfully assist them through the worst of times such as severe illness, weighty medical conditions and mental health challenges.
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UNDER EXILE Ephemera EP Out Now + Northwest Tour Starts June 6th

3/28/2026

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EPHEMERA is a focused release from Under Exile, a band emerging from Shiprock, New Mexico on the Navajo Nation. The EP centres on contrast and building atmosphere; blending dense, aggressive instrumentation with layered passages to create a sound that moves between pure aggression and dissonance without losing momentum.
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Berklee Artist Mia McIntosh Releases “Lets Me Down” Ahead of Vere Music Debut EP

3/28/2026

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​NEW YORK, NY – [March 23, 2026]: Rising singer-songwriter and producer Mia McIntosh continues her extraordinary ascent with the premiere of her uplifting new single, “Lets Me Down,” available now via her new partnership with Nashville’s groundbreaking Vere Music. The track heralds the upcoming release of McIntosh’s eagerly awaited new EP, arriving everywhere on Friday, April 24.
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READING AND LEEDS announces 60+ new names for 2026 edition & new dance stage, THE WAREHOUSE

3/27/2026

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Pepsi MAX presents Reading and Leeds Festival has today shared 60+ new names joining the bill for 2026’s edition. Joining previously announced headliners Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and RAYE in this bumper announcement are Gunna (Reading only), Loyle Carner (Reading only) Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, James Marriott, Men I Trust (Reading only), Viagra Boys (Reading only), Arthur Hill, The Lathums (Leeds only), Duke Dumont, Kingfishr, Slayyyter, The K’s (Leeds only), Julia Wolf, Holly Humberstone, Clara La San, Paris Paloma and many, many more. 
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This Feeling By The Sea confirms winning acts for final line-up

3/27/2026

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A rising tide lifts all boats, and that’s a phrase that sums up the This Feeling family as this year’s By The Sea festival on April 17th-18th approaches. This Feeling has helped guide every band on the bill from modest early gigs to now achieving much bigger things. That’s particularly true of headliners The Lilacs, who sold-out their recent 2600-capacity headline show at Manchester Academy, and The Clause, who powered in the Top 20 of the UK Official Album charts last year - and who are both still going from strength-to-strength.
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MARSHMELLO AND PORTUGAL. THE MAN DROP NEW SINGLE “PHOENIX” OUT NOW

3/27/2026

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LOS ANGELES – (MARCH 27, 2026) – GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist and producer Marshmello and indie-rock outfit Portugal. The Man team up on “Phoenix.” Their new single arrives Friday, March 27 via Joytime Collective / broke records.
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Westside Cowboy announce their biggest headline tour this autumn

3/27/2026

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Westside Cowboy announce their biggest headline tour to date this Autumn - including shows at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town and Manchester’s Albert Hall (full dates below).
 
This tour announcement follows acclaimed second EP So Much Country ‘Till We Get There - released in January via Island Records imprint Adventure Recordings.
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Aptøsrs - Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version)

3/27/2026

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Paul Terry makes a triumphant return with his post rock project Aptøsrs, releasing the latest track Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version). Having released over 600 tracks since starting his indie label SkyBabyRecords, you can be assured that you are in safe hands Paul takes you on a musical journey. A journey that started in the most unlikely of places having been inspired by the visuals of Takashi Yamazaki's film, Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color. 
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KIEFER SUTHERLAND ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘GREY’ - OUT MAY 29TH

3/26/2026

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Kiefer Sutherland is excited to release his new studio album ‘Grey’ on May 29th via Maple Creek Records. The first single, ‘Simpler Time’, is out now. A UK and European tour will follow, starting next month, including a show at London’s Union Chapel.
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The Darkness announce 2026 arena tour will celebrate the best of greatest hits and fan favourites

3/26/2026

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National treasures The Darkness have announced a celebration of the very best of their chart-topping, award-winning, platinum-selling catalogue on their forthcoming UK arena tour in December 2026.
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IN REVIEW - KYLE FALCONER - LOVELY NIGHT OF TERROR

3/26/2026

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Kyle Falconer returns with his brand new album Lovely Night Of Terror and he is joined by a few famous friends. 
Check out our full review.

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Rachel Bolan (of Skid Row) - Announces Solo Album "Gargoyle Of The Garden State" Out On 12th June via earMUSIC

3/25/2026

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After four decades as the driving force behind Skid Row, bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan steps forward with his first-ever solo album under the name BOLAN. “Gargoyle of the Garden State” is a bold, deeply personal debut rooted in the grit, attitude, and storytelling spirit of his New Jersey upbringing.
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The Rifles celebrate 20 years together

3/25/2026

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The Rifles celebrate 20 years together with big plans for the year ahead. First up is a new 20th Anniversary Edition of their cult classic debut album ‘No Love Lost’, which will be released on September 25th and will be released on vinyl for the very first time. And then the band will embark upon a very special anniversary tour in November, during which they will play the album in full alongside other fan favourites.
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FLORENTENES  ANNOUNCE ‘BREAKING NEWS’ EP FOR 13th MAY NEW SINGLE ‘UNDISCOVERED COLOURS’ OUT NOWSUPPORTING THE KAIROS ON UK TOUR

3/25/2026

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One of the UK’s most exciting rising guitar bands Florentenes continue their rapid ascent with the announcement of their third EP ‘Breaking News', set for release May 13th, alongside the release of their new single ‘Undiscovered Colours’ on March 25th.  
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GLORIA CAVALERA LAUNCHES NEW ENTERPRISE - MAXIMUM CAVALERA MUSIC PUBLISHING

3/25/2026

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Gloria Cavalera, a name synonymous with success within the world of heavy metal and rock and roll, has had a dream in mind for years. That dream was to harness all the Cavalera music into one heading, one publishing company, and eventually one record label. Part of her dream has now become reality, as she launches the one and only Maximum Cavalera Music Publishing
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Skindred announce major UK & Ireland headline tour (starts Oct 2026)

3/25/2026

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WEDS 25th March 2026: 
Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred, who are universally acclaimed as one of the best live bands on the planet, have today announced a full UK headline tour in support of their brand new album You Got This.

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Susan Style - Only a broken heart can hold the world

3/25/2026

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Only a Broken Heart Can Hold the World is the debut album by London based Taiwanese artist Susan Style. It is the perfect showcase Susan's sound and a great introduction to the world of electronic synth driven work that Susan Style has developed by fusing Electronic Art-Pop and Avant-Garde Soundscapes to create something rather special.
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In Review - Massive Wagons - Live At The Great Hall

3/23/2026

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Hometown shows are always a little bit special, and back in September 2025 that was certainly the case in Lancaster as Massive Wagons played two sold-out nights at a very special venue.

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Kodaline announce global 2026 Farewell Tour dates

3/23/2026

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23rd March 2026 - One of the biggest Irish bands of the modern era, Kodaline have announced global tour dates for their Farewell Tour live in 2026. New shows have been announced for the UK, Europe, Asia & Australia.
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