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Yungblud shares thoughts on his upcoming album: “I have never felt more clear”

Yungblud has shared his thoughts on his upcoming Britpop-inspired album, saying he has “never felt more clear or been more proud to stand by anything” he has made. Read More: Yungblud tells us about BLUDFEST 2 and “fucking bonkers” new double album: “This is the master plan” On Friday (March 14), he will be releasing a nine-minute single titled ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’ next week. The Doncaster-born musician has been teasing a new era recently. His bio on the page now reads the same, and the only other thing listed is a link to his website, which gives fans the option to sign up for updates. Advertisement Now, Yungblud has shared his thoughts on his next album – saying he has never been more proud to stand by anything he has made before. “4 years in the making and it all begins Tuesday,” the post starts. “I’m happy, healthy, nervous, terrified all at the same time, but I have never felt more clear or been more proud to stand by anything I have ever made. we did exactly what we set out to do. this album is an adventure and I want you to close your eyes and get lost in all nine minutes and six… Read More →

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Comic Relief is teasing something Oasis-related for the 2025 Red Nose Day show

Comic Relief appears to be teasing something Oasis-related for its 2025 Red Nose Day show, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 21. Red Nose Day is back for another year, coming as Comic Relief is planning to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Today (March 15), Comic Relief posted a cryptic image on Instagram, depicting the date March 21, 2025, in the font and style of the Oasis logo. Advertisement The Red Nose Day TV show will take place on Friday, March 21 and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7pm. Fans have taken to Reddit to speculate what the Comic Relief Oasis link could be. “I imagine it’ll be a sketch with actors playing Liam and Noel,” one user wrote. “I could see Oasis popping up and playing a couple of tunes. Considering Liam does stuff for Dog charities and Noel has done Teenage Cancer Trust and Warchild stuff it’s not like they’re opposed to doing charity related stuff,” another posted. Others think it may be a mix of both. One user wrote: “I imagine this is just a Kevin and Perry sketch but just thinking about Noel and Liam walking on for a five second… Read More →

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All ‘Fragpunk’ codes for March 2025

Fragpunk has stumbled onto the scene and become one of the biggest shooter releases in recent memory, minus Marvel Rivals. The 5v5 competitive shooter has a number of codes that you can use to activate a wealth of bonuses and unlock currency to spend in game. Here is a breakdown of all the active codes right now in March 2025. ‘Fragpunk’ Codes – March 2025 Advertisement The active Fragpunk codes are: ennawei0307 – 1,500 Gold, 10x Original Pop Cans, 1x Basic Sticker Pack NIJIFRAGPUNK – 1,500 Gold, 10x Original Pop Cans, 1x Basic Sticker Pack CHOWH1FP2025 – 1,500 Gold, 10x Original Pop Cans, 1x Basic Sticker Pack FRAGPUNK2025 – 300 Gold, 168x Fragpunk Coins, 1x Wild Dawn Sticker Pack There are also a number of codes that have expired since going live: FRAGPUNKFPS – 1,500 Gold, 100x Lancer Skin Keys BTRAFP2025 – 1,500 Gold, 10x Original Pop Cans, 1x Basic Sticker Pack RECRENTFP2025 – 1,500 Gold, 10x Original Pop Cans, 1x Basic Sticker Pack SHROUDFP2025 – 1,500 Gold, 10x Original Pop Cans, 1x Basic Sticker Pack TENZFP2025 – 1,500 Gold, 10x Original Pop Cans, 1x Basic Sticker Pack We will keep this list updated with new codes and new limited time… Read More →

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Michael Fassbender praises Kneecap: “Everything about them is genuine”

Michael Fassbender has praised the band Kneecap, after appearing in their award-winning biopic. Released in 2024, Kneecap is the story of the rise of the Belfast rap group of the same name, whose Irish-language raps put a spotlight on the country’s identity. Advertisement The film’s writer-director, Rich Peppiatt, won the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at this year’s ceremony. During his acceptance speech, he dedicated his award to everyone who “should have their homeland respected”. Fassbender, best known for the X-Men films and Oscar-winning dramas like 12 Years A Slave, played Arlo Ó Cairealláin, the estranged father of one of the group and a former republican paramilitary who faked his own death to evade British authorities. Although born in Germany, Fassbender was raised in Ireland. Speaking to IndieWire ahead of his new film Black Bag, he talked about what drew him to the role, singling out the group’s authenticity as a reason for his involvement. [embedded content] Recommended “I loved what they were doing,” he said. “As soon as I saw their music videos and what they were all about, I thought, ‘These guys are the real deal, and everything about them is genuine”…. Read More →

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Out now! The Ultimate Music Guide: Pink Floyd, Definitive Edition

When Nick Mason speaks about his relationship with Pink Floyd these days, he does so in terms of circularity. As the latter-day custodian (some might say saviour of) the reputation of Pink Floyd, it is he that that has managed to remind the world that before the huge-selling albums, the heavy concepts, and the sales records, there was a band setting out without a destination in mind: simply setting the course for something new. Advertisement It needed saying. For a band regarded with so much affection by so many millions of people, it’s been sad to note that the relationship between its surviving principal members has been so fragile, and often so hostile. After a surprising rapprochement brokered by Bob Geldof for the Live 8 charity event in 2005, in which the classic 1970s line-up of the group reformed and played for a cordial half hour, the group has been (to risk a Roger Waters-style analogy) in danger of winning the war, but losing the peace. As you’ll read in this 172-page updated Definitive Edition, the group managed to hold it together to work on a massive, long-awaited box set of their breakthrough works with and post-Syd Barrett (The Early… Read More →

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Hear “Burning Moonlight”, from Marianne Faithfull’s posthumous EP

A four track EP of new music by Marianne Faithfull is to be released posthumously on April 12 for Record Store Day. Advertisement THE APRIL 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING LED ZEPPELIN, JASON ISBELL, BRYAN FERRY, MARIANNE FAITHFULL, THE WATERBOYS, DAVID BOWIE, MADDY PRIOR AND MORE, IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW Released initially as a limited-edition vinyl EP, Burning Moonlight will be available worldwide as a digital EP on June 6. You can hear the title track below. The four new recordings are inspired by, and have their creative roots in, Faithfull’s first two albums released simultaneously 60 years ago on April 15, 1965. The EP’s executive producer Andrew Batt explains; “It was so unusual to start your career this way, so we decided to bring the music full circle. One side of the EP would be inspired by her debut pop LP Marianne Faithfull while the flip would honour her folk roots on Come My Way.” Advertisement Side 1 is a tribute to Marianne’s pop past and opens with the poignant “Burning Moonlight”, which is released today. This moving ballad of resilience and acceptance was inspired by the opening line of her debut single “As Tears Go by’ (“It is the evening of the day”)… Read More →

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Motörhead, Turnstile, Kendrick Lamar and more announced for ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4’ soundtrack

The first wave of music making up the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 soundtrack has been revealed – check it out below. READ MORE: ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2’ review: a gnarly remaster bound to inspire a new generation of skaters Earlier this month, after weeks of teasing, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was officially revealed. Following on from 2020’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, this new game features remastered versions of 2001’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4, which were originally released in 2002. Advertisement Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 will be released July 11 and will be available on PC as well as PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch consoles. It will also be a Day One launch on Xbox Game Pass. ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4.’ CREDIT: Activision As is tradition with the original ’00s iteration of the video game franchise, its accompanying soundtracks are a major part of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series and a huge attraction for fans. Ahead of the game’s release, a portion of Pro Skater 3+4‘s soundtrack has been revealed, and is now available via a Spotify playlist. Among the first tracks revealed as part of the soundtrack are Motörhead‘s ‘Ace Of Spades’, Alice In Chains‘ ‘Them Bones’,… Read More →

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Barry Can’t Swim announces second album ‘Loner’ with disorienting new single ‘Different’

Barry Can’t Swim has announced his second album ‘Loner’ and has shared his disorienting new single ‘Different’. Check it out below. The new track features a swirl of skittering beats and electronics, with the word ‘Different’ signifying the song’s beat drop. The song serves as the third taster of the Scottish electronic producer and DJ’s forthcoming album ‘Loner’. Advertisement ‘Different’ follows the previously released ‘Still Riding’ and ‘The Person You’d Like To Be’. ‘Loner’ is set for release on July 11 via Ninja Tune and is available for pre-save / pre-order here. [embedded content] ‘Loner’ will follow the producer’s 2023 debut LP ‘When Will We Land?’. Speaking about his second album in a press release, the DJ shared: “If my first album was a collage of all the music I loved and was inspired by growing up, then this album is the most authentic expression I could offer of myself and my life over the past year.” A press release also shares that the LP will see the DJ “navigate and explore the world he’s found himself in, a highly personal album that asks profound questions of its creator and his audience.” An album trailer was also released today and… Read More →

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Giving you The Chills

When The Chills’ songwriter and sole constant Martin Phillipps died in July 2024, he left behind a last testament. His band’s eighth and final album, Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs, comprises fresh takes on demo tapes from the ’80s and ’90s. “These were things that he was supposed to record back in the day, but never got around to because he had so much material,” explains Todd Knudson, The Chills’ drummer since 1999. “He was not very well and struggling a bit, but I think he knew that with all the damage he’d done to himself, he only had a certain amount of time and he wanted to complete things. He was a bit of a completist anyway. And this album brings him full circle.” Advertisement THE APRIL 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING LED ZEPPELIN, JASON ISBELL, BRYAN FERRY, MARIANNE FAITHFULL, THE WATERBOYS, DAVID BOWIE, MADDY PRIOR AND MORE, IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW Formed in 1980 in Dunedin, New Zealand, The Chills led a local scene that helped define indie-rock. Phillipps refreshed ‘60s verities by mixing melancholy sensitivity with dark lyrical twists, punk idiosyncrasy and aggression, his compatriot Neil Finn noting (in 2019 documentary The Chills: The Triumph… Read More →

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The Tubs – Cotton Crown

In 2014, Owen Williams’ mother, the writer and musician Charlotte Greig, took her own life while suffering from cancer. At the wake, a stranger told Williams he should write a song for his mum. It took Williams more than a decade to find the right words. “Well, whoever the hell you are, I’m sorry, I guess this is it,” he sings on “Strange”, the bruising final song on The Tubs’ superb second album, Cotton Crown. Advertisement THE APRIL 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING LED ZEPPELIN, JASON ISBELL, BRYAN FERRY, MARIANNE FAITHFULL, THE WATERBOYS, DAVID BOWIE, MADDY PRIOR AND MORE, IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW “Strange” is one of those songs that could be a short story or poem but is given added potency when set to music. Everything that makes The Tubs interesting can be found in the song – the addictive jangle of the music, the sheen of darkness behind the melody and the lyrical concision of Williams, who writes a song about writing a song that is exorcism, confession and accusation all at once. It’s difficult to imagine having to confront such a personal subject in such a public manner, but that, after all, is what art is… Read More →

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Panda Bear – Sinister Grift

The claim that Animal Collective changed the shape of experimental indie pop, not just for however long a trend’s shelf-life was in the noughties, but permanently, is hard to deny: 17 years on from their Strawberry Jam crossover, their influence endures in myriad disparate forms from Mermaid Chunky to Sun Araw and UMO. You might imagine that membership of a band so significant and distinctive would involve at least some wrestling on the part of the four individuals who maintain parallel careers, but the parent band-solo artist dynamic seems to be a mutually supportive, multiway street. Advertisement THE APRIL 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING LED ZEPPELIN, JASON ISBELL, BRYAN FERRY, MARIANNE FAITHFULL, THE WATERBOYS, DAVID BOWIE, MADDY PRIOR AND MORE, IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW Noah Lennox’s latest as Panda Bear is clear evidence of these long-standing friendships with benefits. Recorded at his home studio in Lisbon and co-produced by Josh Dibb aka AnCo’s Deakin, Sinister Grift also features David Portner (Avery Tare, returning a guest favour from last year’s “Vampire Tongues”) and Brian Weitz (Geologist, credited with “sounds”), though it’s demonstrably a solo album – Lennox plays guitar, bass, drums/percussion, synth and piano. Sadness and reflection have always marked… Read More →

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NewJeans remake iconic ’80s Coca-Cola ad with ‘I Feel Coke’

NewJeans/NJZ have dropped a remake of the iconic ’80s Coca-Cola advertisement song, ‘I Feel Coke’, in partnership with the company. READ MORE: NewJeans vs HYBE: a comprehensive timeline of events The remake was released on March 13 alongside an accompanying music video filled with references and callbacks to the original iconic advertisement. ‘I Feel Coke’ first began airing in 1987 in Japan and featured a handful of famous Japanese singers. Advertisement The advertisement would later be widely considered a visual representation of Japan’s economic golden age in the 1980s, and won several advertising awards. The same song was later commissioned for a Korean version in support of the Seoul Olympics in 1988. “What always feels new is Coca-Cola / That always refreshing taste / I feel Coke,” they croon on the nostalgic song’s chorus. [embedded content] The 2025 ‘I Feel Coke’ remake by NJZ marks the quintet’s first music since they announced their rebrand earlier this year, which occurred after they terminated their contracts with ADOR and HYBE last November. It also comes shortly after the band releasing snippets of new upcoming music on their independent Instagram page, which also featured new logos for the band and each member. Recommended NJZ set… Read More →

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Haim preview rock-influenced new album with breezy comeback single, ‘Relationships’

Haim have marked their comeback with the breezy new single ‘Relationships’. Check it out below. Produced by Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend, Clairo) and Danielle Haim, the breezy pop track sees the sister trio – comprised of Danielle, Este and Alana – explore the question of “What’s all this talk about relationships?”. Advertisement It’s anthemic and danceable chorus sees Danielle sing: “I hear a voice in my head and it keeps asking why am I in this relationship / Baby how can I explain when an innocent mistake turns into 17 days / Fucking relationships.” The track also sees the band take a more vulnerable approach, asking: “Don’t they end up all the same / When there’s no one left to blame / I think I’m in love but I can’t stand fucking relationships”. Directed by Camille Summers-Valli, the song’s accompanying music video stars actor Drew Starkey as Danielle’s love interest in a dwindling relationship, while her sisters help her pack her things. [embedded content] The track premiered earlier today as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and serves as the first taster of Haim’s upcoming fourth LP. A press release says that ‘Relationships’ “offers a contrast to the forthcoming album’s Rock… Read More →

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BTS’ J-hope to release two more solo singles this year

BTS rapper J-hope has confirmed the release of two additional solo singles this year, on top of his recent collaboration on ‘Sweet Dreams’ with Miguel. READ MORE: J-hope live in Seoul: a performance master in complete control J-hope hosted a livestream on fan community app Weverse on March 11, where he broke the news to fans. The confirmation of new music from J-hope comes less than a week since he released ‘Sweet Dreams’, a single in collaboration with American singer-songwriter Miguel on March 7. Advertisement “Interestingly, all three songs will have different styles,” the K-pop star teased of his upcoming music, per Yonhap News Agency. “While working on a new album, I wondered what kind of music you would enjoy, and the answer was simply ‘good music’.” He also told fans that the songs he will release this year “are shaping the direction of his musical journey and will likely influence his next solo studio album”, per the outlet. ‘Sweet Dreams’ marks the K-pop idol’s second music release since he completed his military service in October 2024. He and Pharrell Williams were previously featured on a Don Toliver single titled ‘LV Bag’. The BTS rapper is set to bring his ‘Hope On The… Read More →

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‘An Evening With Mark Hoppus’: Blink-182 bassist announces “exclusive” London book event

Blink 182‘s Mark Hoppus has announced ‘An Evening With Mark Hoppus’, an “exclusive” event for his book release in London. Hoppus’ memoir Fahrenheit-182 – which was previously announced last September – will dive into his time with Blink-182 – including their formation and break-up – as well as his struggles with anxiety, suicide ideation, and his cancer diagnosis. Advertisement “This shit gets dark,” he said in a promotional video at the time, also adding in a separate interview that the project as “a combo of music memoir meets medical journey”. The book is set for release on April 8 and can be pre-ordered here. Now, the iconic bass player has announced an exclusive event at the Savoy Theatre in London on May 5 titled ‘An Evening With Mark Hoppus’. The event will be a moderated conversation between Hoppus and a special guest. Tickets for the event will include a copy of Fahrenheit-182 (£25 value provided by Sphere). General ticket sales will commence on Friday (March 14) at 10am GMT. Visit here to purchase. The new date follows his previously announced US book tour which will see him make stops in cities such as Brooklyn, Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago and more. You can find… Read More →

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Hear Matt Berninger’s new track, “Bonnet Of Pins”

Matt Berninger has announced details of a new solo album, Get Sunk. The National frontman’s second solo album, following 2020’s Serpentine Prison, it will be released by Book/Concord Records on May 30. You can pre-order the album here. Advertisement You can hear “Bonnet Of Pins” from Get Sunk below. THE APRIL 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING LED ZEPPELIN, JASON ISBELL, BRYAN FERRY, MARIANNE FAITHFULL, THE WATERBOYS, DAVID BOWIE, MADDY PRIOR AND MORE, IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW Beringer worked on the album with engineer and co-writer, Sean O’Brien, in Silverlake, California. Advertisement Guests on Get Sunk include Meg Duffy (Hand Habits), Julia Laws (Ronboy), Kyle Resnick (The National, Beirut), Garret Lang, Sterling Laws, Booker T Jones, Harrison Whitford, Mike Brewer and The Walkmen’s Walter Martin and Paul Maroon. [embedded content] Tracklisting for Get Sunk is: Inland OceanNo LoveBonnet of PinsFrozen OrangesBreaking Into Acting (feat. Hand Habits)Nowhere SpecialLittle by LittleJunkSilver Jeep (feat. Ronboy)Times of Difficulty Berninger will also tour the album, including End Of The Road festival. May 19 – Seattle, WA – The ShowboxMay 20 – San Francisco, CA – Bimbo’s 365 ClubMay 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Palace TheatreMay 23 – Minneapolis, MN – First AvenueMay 24 –… Read More →

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‘Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert’ North American tour has been extended

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert series has extended its run in North America – check out the new dates below. READ MORE: David Bowie at the movies: each of his 12 big screen roles rated and remembered Labyrinth: In Concert is a series in which the entire 1986 fantasy classic starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly among others is screened accompanied by music performances from a live band. Advertisement Created by director of the 1986 cult film and Muppets creator Jim Henson, Labyrinth: In Concert kicked off its US run back in September last year, with a handful of shows announced for this year. Now, Consequence has reported that over 30 new dates have been announced across the United States, including stops in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Austin, Springfield, Chicago, Washington, New York and more. Tickets are now on sale – purchase yours here. Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 2025 US tour dates are: MAR16 – Santa Barbara, CA @ The Granada Theatre17 – Cerritos, CA @ Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts18 – Mesa, AZ @ Ikeda Theatre – Mesa Arts Center19 – San Diego, CA @ Balboa Theatre20 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Smith Center21 – Los Angeles, CA @… Read More →

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Haim reveal release date for comeback single ‘Relationships’ with new teaser clip

Haim have shared the official release date for their comeback single ‘Relationships’ in a new teaser video. The sister trio – comprised of Este Haim, Alana Haim and Danielle Haim – have been hinting at their return to music this past month. They previously shared a snippet of their forthcoming single ‘Relationships’ with a TikTok of them singing along to the track in a bathroom and shared the single’s cover art on their Instagram. Advertisement Haim also previewed the song at their fan event in London last Friday (March 7). Now, the band have announced that ‘Relationships’ will be released this Wednesday (March 12). They shared a clip of what may be the song’s accompanying video. In the clip, the sisters are seen lounging on an orange velvet sofa while Danielle sings: “I hear a voice in my head and it keeps asking why am I in this relationship,” before cutting into various flashbacks of moments including Danielle in a car, dancing at a club, jumping into a man’s arms, waking up in a bed alone and the three sisters standing staring at the camera. A title card then appears reading: “Haim. Relationships. March 12 11:30am PT // 2:30pm ET.” The… Read More →

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Gillian Welch & David Rawlings announce UK and Ireland tour

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings have announced a UK and Ireland tour in support of their recent album Woodland, Uncut’s #2 album of 2024. THE APRIL 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING LED ZEPPELIN, JASON ISBELL, BRYAN FERRY, MARIANNE FAITHFULL, THE WATERBOYS, DAVID BOWIE, MADDY PRIOR AND MORE, IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW The duo will play the following six dates in October – their first UK headline tour since 2011 and their only European shows of 2025: Weds 22 Oct DUBLIN Vicar StreetThur 23 Oct DUBLIN Vicar StreetSat 25 Oct MANCHESTER O2 ApolloSun 26 Oct LONDON PalladiumMon 27 Oct LONDON PalladiumWeds 29 Oct GLASGOW Royal Concert Hall Tickets go on-sale Friday (March 14) at 10am from here.

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ will be the franchise’s longest film yet, James Cameron confirms

If you thought Avatar and its sequel The Way Of Water were long, get ready for Fire and Ash. READ MORE: ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ review: bold, beautiful and very, very blue According to franchise creator and director James Cameron, Fire and Ash will be the longest film in the Avatar trilogy to date, but there’s a good reason why. For context, the original 2009 Avatar film ran for two hours and 42 minutes, while 2022’s The Way Of Water ran for three hours and 12 minutes. Advertisement Speaking to Empire Magazine recently, Cameron shared that The Way Of Water had “too many great ideas” that were introduced that required being split into two films. ‘Avatar’ director James Cameron. Credit: Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images Cameron explained: “In a nutshell, we had too many great ideas packed into act one of [The Way Of Water]. The Way of Water, in retrospect, was moving like a bullet train, and we weren’t drilling down enough on character. So I said, ‘Guys, we’ve got to split it.’ [Fire and Ash] will actually be a little bit longer than [The Way Of Water].” Amanda Silver, a co-writer on both The Way of Water and… Read More →

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Watch The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone join Finneas for ‘Time Of The Season’ duet

Colin Blunstone, lead singer of The Zombies, has joined Finneas for a live version of the band’s 1968 classic ‘Time Of The Season’ – watch below. The song, taken from the classic psych-pop album ‘Odessey And Oracle’, was covered by Finneas during his ‘Like A Version’ session for Triple J in January, and he has been incorporating it into his live sets since. Advertisement On Wednesday, he played a show at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, and he welcomed the song’s original singer on stage with him for a duet of the track. Check out fan-captured footage of the performance, as well as a clip from The Zombies’ Instagram feed and Finneas’ Triple J version of the song here: [embedded content] [embedded content] Recommended “An unforgettable moment,” reads a message on The Zombies’ post. “Colin joined the incredibly talented @finneas on stage at the Hollywood Palladium for a special performance of ‘Time of the Season’ – a song that’s resonated for over 55 years. Huge thanks to Finneas for bringing this classic to life in a whole new way!” The Los Angeles show was the final US date in his ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ solo tour, in support of his second… Read More →