New music roundup (no. 10) Four very good new bands/artists to introduce you to in this latest roundup of new music. Which one is your favourite? Hookworms – ‘Radio Tokyo’ Not the most pleasant name for a band, admittedly, but names soon become irrelevant when the music is good (case in point: Arctic Monkeys). Hookworms…
Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has suggested that there may yet be more to come from both the Britpop stalwarts and his chart topping cartoon band. As I previously reported, Damon seemed to suggest in an earlier interview that Blur and Gorillaz were finished – but when asked in today’s Metro if Blur were…
Last week new UK production duo Disclosure released yet another sassy and radio-friendly pop song in the shape of ‘You & Me’, this time featuring Eliza Doolittle on guest vocals (following in the footsteps of Aluna Francis and Sam Smith). Today Disclosure have put out the promo video for ‘You & Me’, which follows a loved-up couple…
The worst kept secret in music (after the Oasis reunion obviously) has been confirmed this morning, as The Libertines have been announced as the headline act for this year’s British Summer Time festival at Hyde Park, London on 5 July. Earlier this week it was revealed that Pete Doherty had strongly hinted about a reunion…
US electro-pop darlings Passion Pit have today announced they will release their second album in July. Called Gossamer, the album is the follow-up to their 2009 debut album Manners – which featured the awesome ‘Sleepyhead’, above. According to their official website, Passion Pit will release Gossamer on 24 July. The band are playing a full…
Fancy an epic slice of Icelandic dream-pop to brighten up your day? Then you’re in luck, as the ever reliable Sigur Ros have revealed ‘Ísjaki’ – the latest track from their upcoming new album Kveikur (that’s the album artwork above). Following on from ‘Brennistein’, ‘Ísjaki’ is a slightly more mellow affair which captures Sigur Ros…
With every passing release that’s taken from it, this Great Gatsby soundtrack is sounding better and better. The xx’s ‘Together’ is the latest track to get an online airing, following Lana Del Rey and Florence’s contributions, and it’s another sumptuously produced, atmospheric gem – although you wouldn’t expect anything else from The xx. The epic string section…
The resale process for Glastonbury 2014 tickets is underway – with coach package tickets going on sale at 7pm this evening. If you’re after coach tickets then click this link to get involved asap: glastonbury.seetickets.com If you’re not after coach tickets and want to know more about the full resale which begins this Sunday (27…
Now that the weather has finally caught up with the calendar, Coachella has been and gone and the line-up’s have all been announced it’s officially festival season! To celebrate, here’s who I think are the best/most interesting headliners at this years UK festivals – let me know your favourite headliners in the comments below. The…
Liam Gallagher seldom Tweets, but when he does it tends to mean something. This evening he has taken that to a new level – sparking fresh hopes of an Oasis reunion. Liam started about an hour ago with this: O — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) April 24, 2014 Followed by this: A — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher)…
