Modest Mouse say “the option’s available” for Johnny Marr to return
Modest Mouse have said that “the option’s available” for Johnny Marr to return to the band one day. The former Smiths guitarist was part of the Modest Mouse set-up between 2006 and 2008, playing on the band’s ‘We Were Dead Before The Ship Even...
Slowthai recalls support from Skepta following NME Awards controversy: “He’s always looked out for me”
Slowthai has recalled the support he received from Skepta following his controversial behaviour at the NME Awards 2020. The Northampton rapper apologised for his actions towards Awards co-host Katherine Ryan following the February 2020 event, which he left early following a separate altercation with...
Frank Turner handed Music Venue Trust’s Outstanding Achievement Award on top of The O2
Frank Turner has been handed the Music Venue Trust’s Outstanding Achievement for Grassroots Music Venues Award 2020 during a wind-swept ceremony on top of The O2 in London. The artist and independent music venue champion was handed the award during yesterday’s ‘Team MVT Up...
Rina Sawayama’s ‘Chosen Family’ Is The Budding Queer Anthem Uniting Global Fans
By Hugh McIntyre “Where do I belong?” This question opens Rina Sawayama’s touching and heartfelt “Chosen Family,” and it is one that far too many LGBTQ+ people have had to ask themselves as they navigate existing authentically in a world that still largely sees...
Biffy Clyro reschedule their upcoming European tour dates to 2022
Biffy Clyro have rescheduled their upcoming European tour to 2022 due to the uncertainty over travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. The three-piece’s latest amendment to their live plans follows on from the rescheduling of the UK dates on their ‘Fingers Crossed’ tour to...
Sugababes share Blood Orange remix of ‘Same Old Story’ and talk fighting for independence
Sugababes have shared the new Blood Orange remix of their classic ‘Same Old Story’ from the upcoming 20th anniversary reissue of their debut album ‘One Touch’. Check it out below along with part two of our exclusive interview Siobhán Donaghy and Keisha Buchanan. Last...
Paul Stanley says KISS could continue without him and Gene Simmons: “It’s bigger than any member”
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has said that the band could continue in the future without any of the original line-up. The flamboyant rock icons launched their farewell ‘End Of The Road’ tour in 2019, which is now expected to finish up in late 2022....
Still Woozy announces debut album ‘If This Isn’t Nice, I Don’t Know What Is’
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Over 670 independent US music venues and promoters have now received government relief
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