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Check out the full stage times for Reading & Leeds 2022
The full stage and set times have been revealed for Reading & Leeds 2022. Check them out below. The twin site festival returns this weekend (August 26-28) with headliners including Arctic Monkeys, The 1975, Halsey, Dave, Megan Thee Stallion, Bring Me The Horizon and more across two main stages. In recent weeks, The 1975 were announced as last-minute headliners for Reading & Leeds 2022 after Rage Against The Machine were forced to pull out. Advertisement Last week (August 11) saw RATM cancel their upcoming UK and European headline tour due to frontman Zack de la Rocha’s ongoing leg injury. He’s been given “medical guidance” not...
Listen to Jamie xx’s new remix of Oliver Sim’s ‘GMT’
Jamie xx has shared his new remix of Oliver Sim‘s ‘GMT’ – you can listen to the new version below. The two artists, who are bandmates in The xx, have further extended their creative partnership with the remix of the track, which has arrived this afternoon (August 22). READ MORE: Jamie xx on his debut solo album ‘In Colour’, his bright, bold homage to London nightlife The original ‘GMT’ – which was released last month – is set to feature on Sim’s forthcoming debut solo album ‘Hideous Bastard’, which has been produced by Jamie xx and is set for...
Listen to The National and Bon Iver’s emotive new song, ‘Weird Goodbyes’
The National have today (August 22) released their emotive new single ‘Weird Goodbyes’, which features Bon Iver – you can listen to the song below. The track has been teased for some time, with the two artists finally confirming their collaboration last week. READ MORE: The National on new music: “It’s the whole history of the band, but with a new exploration” Speaking in a statement about ‘Weird Goodbyes’, The National’s Matt Berninger said: “It’s about letting go of the past and moving on, then later being overwhelmed by second thoughts.” Advertisement On the process of making the single,...
Coldplay bring out Stormzy for ‘Blinded By Your Grace Pt. 1’ performance at final Wembley show
Coldplay finished their six-night residency at Wembley Stadium last night (August 21) by bringing out Stormzy to perform ‘Blinded By Your Grace Pt. 1’ – see footage below. READ MORE: Coldplay live in London: a fantastical, feel-good bonanza that delivers on a bold promise Across the band’s gigs at the London venue this month, they have been joined by a host of special guests, including Natalie Imbruglia, Craig David, Steve Coogan in character as Alan Partridge and many more. All the performances have taken place on the venue’s ‘C-stage’ at the back of the arena, and the Sunday night gig...
Sparta announce self-titled album, share ‘Mind Over Matter’ and ‘Spiders’
Sparta have announced details of their self-titled new album and shared two songs from it – listen to ‘Mind Over Matter’ and ‘Spiders’ below. The Texas duo, led by former At The Drive-In guitarist Jim Ward, will follow up 2020’s ‘Trust The River’ LP on October 14 via Dine Alone. The new record is being previewed by its first two singles, which both feature a special guest vocalist. Advertisement ‘Mind Over Matter’ features Kayleigh Goldsworthy, while Angelica Garcia appears on ‘Spiders’. Listen to both tracks below. Discussing the new record, Ward said in a statement: “This new record is...
Drake has been named as Shazam’s most-searched artist
Drake has been named by Shazam as their most-searched artist. The music-searching app is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having initially launched in August 2002 as a UK-based text messaging service. READ MORE: Drake – ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ review: rapper’s house makeover provides long-overdue career boost To mark the milestone, Shazam has now shared a list of its most-searched artists and songs over the course of the past two decades. Advertisement Drake has come out on top of their most-searched artist chart, picking up over 350million Shazams across songs that the Canadian artist has led or featured on. The...
Camila Cabello and Hans Zimmer announce new song ‘Take Me Back Home’ for ‘Frozen Planet II’
Camila Cabello and Hans Zimmer have announced ‘Take Me Back Home’, a new collaborative song that will soundtrack a trailer for the BBC’s Sir David Attenborough-narrated series Frozen Planet II. Frozen Planet II has been described by the BBC as “a spellbinding six-episode journey through earth’s magical icy lands including the north and south poles”. READ MORE: Camila Cabello – ‘Familia’ review: pin-sharp satire and “emo” anguish galore A new extended trailer for the series will premiere at 12pm on Friday (August 26), with ‘Take Me Back Home’ set to receive its first play on BBC Radio 1 “with a...
Washington state police believe they stopped a mass shooting at EDM festival
Police in Washington state have shared a statement which says they believe they prevented a mass shooting at an EDM festival over the weekend. The Bass Canyon music festival has been held at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, Washington over the past few days (August 19-21). In a statement shared on Facebook, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office revealed that witnesses reportedly spotted a 31-year-old called Jonathan R. Moody loading two 9mm pistols in his car outside the festival on Friday night (August 19). Advertisement The witnesses told police that Moody then approached attendees outside the festival asking what...
Coldplay add new 2023 UK and European gigs to ‘Music Of The Spheres’ world tour
Following their six sold-out Wembley gigs this month, Coldplay have added new UK and European gigs in 2023 to their ‘Music Of The Spheres’ world tour. The band have been on tour across the planet since the spring, and have now extended the tour behind their 2021 album to next year. READ MORE: Coldplay live in London: a fantastical, feel-good bonanza that delivers on a bold promise Across May, June and July next year, the band will play Portugal, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and more, with two new UK dates also added in Manchester and Cardiff. Advertisement The new...Recent Posts
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