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After months of build-up, this announcement marks the first official unpolished preview since the release of the title track ‘Everybody Scream’ earlier this summer, on August 20, 2025. The resounding impression left by this initial glimpse at the new album was one of theatrical intensity and haunting emotional depth, channeling a type of tension caught between a performance persona and internal vulnerability. This marks her dramatic return to the music scene following a life-threatening emergency in 2023; a return that is marked by captivating directness yet unshakeably underpinned by chaos.

In contrast to this poignant and polished first album release single, the footage shared on the band’s social media channels proves to be a glimpse of something more visceral and immediate.

Earlier this year, Florence Welch shared an aesthetic and auditory mood board, marking her intent with the production of the upcoming album. Alongside the help of featured collaborators, like Mark Bowen (of ‘Idles’) , the overwhelming creative vision was one of “witchcraft, folk horror, mysticism, magic, poetry [and] insanity“. Although the creative details of ‘One of the Greats’ remain limited so far, the looser, stripped-back production in this smaller clip suggests the album’s later releases seek to tilt further into this thematically sinister idea.

The audio teasers also accompany an aesthetic anticipation of the album’s release, with the band’s social media channels again curating a type of mysticism, poetic narrative – posting surreal photography, with clips of Welch screaming in a field and marked in imagery seeped in folklore or witchcraft-esque ideas.

 

 

 

 

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As October approaches, bringing with it the last month countdown to Florence + The Machine’s new album, the energy and marked return to Welch’s music career bring with it an increasing anticipation for the album as a whole. Fans have been left in chilling suspense as they await the twelve-track album to be released on Halloween, including a deluxe edition with additional chamber-versions of four songs. With Halloween fast approaching, ‘One of the Greats’ offers a tantalising hint of the tone Florence + The Machine are preparing to unveil.

‘Never Felt Better’ is the latest of singles to preview from ‘Temporary’, following the previous releases, such as ‘Porcupine Tattoo’ (feat. Noah Cyrus and Bill Callahan), ‘Losing You’ (feat. Sampha, Laura Groves, Jah Wobble and Yazz Ahmed) and ‘Swamp Dream #3’ (feat. Clari Freeman-Taylor). 

Accompanied by an official music video, the new single features a visual performance from actress Mela Murder, executing an exuberant choreographed piece under the direction of Kristian Mercado. Vocals from the Florence + The Machine frontwoman and London-based musician Sampha decorate the “transcendent, hymnal piece of music.”s 

Everything Is Recorded will commemorate the upcoming album’s release through two sold-out ‘Temporary:Space’ live shows February 27 & 28, at Anotherland, London. 

In conversation with Zane Lowe on his Apple Music radio show, Russell opened up about the inspiration behind ‘Temporary’, sharing that the album explores the “paradox” between the temporariness and permanency of life. The British producer delved into the legacy of David Bowie as an example, stating that although the artist’s physicality came to end upon his death, the spirit of “what he has done” continues to thrive. 

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Producer first, artist second, Everything Is Recorded is collaborative by nature, working with the likes of UK and US-based rappers respectively, Aitch and Ghostface KIllah, on the last LP ‘Friday Forever’ (2020). The project’s Mercury Prize-nominated debut album ‘Everything Is Recorded By Richard Russell’ was released in 2018, featuring vocals from artists such as Peter Gabriel, Giggs and many more. In the upcoming LP, listeners can expect to hear Russell’s experimentalist approach to genres, incorporating folk, soul and soft indie rock into his digital-age sounding music. 

See below for the tracklist for Everything Is Recorded’s ‘Temporary’: 

1. ‘October’
2. ‘My And Me’ (feat. Sampha, Laura Groves, Ricky Washington and Alabaster DePlume)
3. ‘Porcupine Tattoo’ (feat. Noah Cyrus and Bill Callahan)
4. ‘Never Felt Better’ (feat. Sampha and Florence Welsh)
5. ‘Ether’ (feat. Maddy Prior)
6. ‘Losing You’ (feat. Sampha, Laura Groves, Jah Wobble and Yazz Ahmed)
7. ‘Firelight’ (feat. Florence Welch, Berwyn and Alabster DePlume)
8. ‘The Summons’
9. ‘No More Rehearsals’ (feat. Roses Gabor, Jah Woblble, Jack Peñate and Yazz Ahmed)
10. ‘You Were Smiling’ (feat. Samantha Morton)
11. ‘Norm’ (feat. Bill Callahan)
12. ‘Swamp Dream #3’ (feat. Clari Freeman-Taylor)
13. ‘The Meadows’ (feat. Roses Gabor, Kamasi Washington and Rickey Washington)
14. ‘Goodbye (Hell Of A Ride)’ (feat. Nourished By Time)

‘Never Felt Better’ is available for digital purchase and streaming now. Pre-order the upcoming album ‘Temporary’ here. 

Welch stated, “I’m so sorry to say that after an X ray it seems I was dancing on a broken foot last night. It is not in my nature to postpone a show, and certainly not a UK tour, but I’m in pain and as dancers know, dancing on an injury is not a good idea. And have been told not to perform to avoid further damage.”

Her remaining shows were postponed to fans’ disappointment, but on Saturday she kicked (well… not quite) off the tour again at the same venue the injury occurred. She will continue the UK/Ireland tour in Nottingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Bournemouth and finish in Dublin, after which she will tour Australia and New Zealand. She returns to the UK in August for Boardmasters Festival.

Dance Fever is a vulnerable and fantastical album reminiscent of Welch’s earlier work. She took inspiration for the name and concept from the idea of ‘choreomania’, a social phenomenon that involved groups gathering to dance manically, thought to bring relief from shared stress and trauma – something that seems to strike a chord in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. She began to collaborate with producer mogul Jack Antonoff (known to mingle with other high-flyers in pop, namely Lorde, Lana Del Rey, and Taylor Swift) in February 2020, just before the pandemic broke out.

Joining her on the tour is Willie J Healey, a singer-songwriter from Oxford. He is set to release his third studio album, Bunny, in March of this year. In his own words, it is going to be a departure from his previous work, and will take inspiration from “funk, Philadelphia soul and R&B”. The lead single, “Dreams”, was released at the end of last year, and last week Healey dropped ‘Thank You’ featuring indie legend Jamie T.

Although tickets officially sold out for all dates, there are fan-to-fan resale tickets still available for the last dates of the UK tour available here.

Remaining UK Tour Dates:

31/1/23 – Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham
01/02 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow
03/02 – AO Arena – Manchester
04/02 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
06/02 – International Centre – Bournemouth
08/02 – 3Arena – Dublin

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Speaking to OfficialCharts.com on their recent win, front-woman Florence Welch has given the following statement, “I’m so grateful and moved to be Number 1 in the UK. There were so many moments when I nearly gave up on this record. When it seemed impossible that it would ever get done. So to have it out in the world and be so embraced is an incredible feeling. Sending so much love and thanks to everyone.”

The group’s new album marks their fifth studio album and was released via Polydor Records on 13th May 2022. Along with its positive commercial reception, Dance Fever has also sired great critical acclaim upon its release. The recording and production of the album was originally scheduled to take place in New York during 2020 but due to Covid-19 the work was delayed. The city that never sleeps can be heard throughout the record; many musical elements associated with New York are incorporated within Dance Fever, the album also sees the band experiment with many different influences including genres such as disco, dance, classic pop and baroque music.

The promotion for the album began earlier this spring when Welch posted the release’s cover art on social media, and information concerning the album’s presale was also included within the post. The first track to be taken from the album was released on 23rd February 2022, “King” was the lead single and was co-written and produced by Welch and American multi-instrumentalist Jack Antonoff. The album’s second and third singles were released the following month and the fourth single “Free” recently dropped on 20th April 2022.  The melodic rock group took to Instagram today to announce the release of “Restraint“, a new track taken from Dance Fever.

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Elsewhere within the UK album charts, Kendrick Lamar’s fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, has placed at number two. The new release has been named this week’s most streamed album and is also the artist’s fourth album to place within the top 10 within the UK album charts. Lamar first gained a high chart placement with his third studio album To Pimp a Butterfly, which was released in 2015 the album placed at number one and was a huge critical success. The 34-year-old rapper next placed at number seven with his 2016 compilation album Untitled Unmastered, and again in 2017 with DAMN. which positioned at number two.

In support of their new album, Florence And The Machine will embark on their Dance Fever tour; the huge tour will include dates in North America, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The worldwide concert series is set to begin after the group’s collection of European festival appearances, the band’s festival season includes sets at Orange Warsaw Festival 2022 and Madrid’s famed Mad Cool Festival. The group’s new tour will come to the UK this winter and is scheduled to include two London dates on 18th and 19th November 2022 at The O2.

Florence And The Machine UK tour dates

16/11/2022 – Motorpoint Arena Cardiff – Cardiff
18/11 – The O2 – London
19/11 – The O2 – London
21/11 – Bournemouth International Centre – Bournemouth
22/11 – AO Arena – Manchester
24/11 – Utilita Arena Birmingham – Birmingham
25/11 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
27/11 – Ovo Hydro – Glasgow
28/11 – Motorpoint Arena Nottingham – Nottingham
30/11 – 3Arena – Dublin

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The show has been dubbed “The Great Gatsby, A New Musical.” Hannah Giannoulis and James Orange are to serve as executive producers. The production will be co-produced by Access Entertainment. It will be directed by Rebecca Frecknall. An original cast recording will be released by Warner Music. The show is set to open on Broadway in New York. Further details of previews and timings are yet to be released.

In a statement, Welch said: “This book has haunted me for a large part of my life. It contains some of my favourite lines in literature. Musicals were my first love, and I feel a deep connection to Fitzgerald’s broken romanticism. It is an honour to have been offered the chance to recreate this book in song.”

Alongside Welch, the show will feature music from Thomas Bartlett, who records music as Doveman. Bartlett notably collaborated with Sufjan Stevens for the track ‘Mystery of Love’ on the soundtrack to the film Call Me By Your Name. The song was nominated for an Oscar and a Grammy. Previously Welch has been involved in a Gatsby project. Florence + the Machine performed the song ‘Over the Love’ for Baz Luhrmann’s 2013 film adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

The Great Gatsby entered the public domain this year which likely sparked this project. Prior to this year unauthorised reproduction, distribution, display, and creation of derivative works would not have been allowed under copyright law.

Other acts included Cliff Richard, The Who’s Roger Daltrey, OneRepublic, Kaiser Chiefs, Simple Minds and Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield and was hosted by Nile Rogers. The virtual carol service showcased readings, performances and festive messages that were broadcasted from the homes of the stars taking part and even some performances that were streamed from St. Lukes Church and Abbey Road Studios in London.

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Speaking about the event, host Nile Rogers said; “I’m very happy to have been able to do this for Nordoff Robbins and that Merck and I were able to bring so many of our artist friends along in support of Nordoff Robbins’ important work.” 

“Thank you to those who gave generously and I hope this continues to bring joy to everyone throughout this holiday season. It’s crucial that we raise as much as possible for Nordoff Robbins to continue to provide music therapy to every who needs it. It truly makes such a difference.”

Nordoff Robins is the UK’s largest independent music therapy charity. They use music to enrich the lives of people with life-limiting illnesses, disabilities and feelings of isolation. Unfortunately, the charity expects to lose 50% of its income in 2020 due to the coronavirus.

Speaking about the impact on their Instagram page, the charity said; “Nordoff Robbins has been severely impacted by #COVID-19. Most of our fundraising activities have been cancelled, meaning we are expecting to lose over 50% of our income in 2020, putting music therapy at risk of stopping for the people who need it most. Our #SingForNordoffRobbins online Christmas concert will help raise vital funds for our music therapy.”

You can re-watch the virtual carol service here. You can also check out Florence’s cover of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas down below.

Board masters 2019 attended by a huge 50,000 party-goers, will run from Wednesday 7th to Sunday 11th of August. Tickets are available via the website. The music and surfing festival is held across Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, within walking distance of the popular tourist town of Newquay.

Other acts confirmed for the sun, sea, surf and music festival include; Brit and NME award winning Glaswegian indie rock legends Franz Ferdinand – British Grime super stars Dizzee Rascal and Giggs, UK Garage Legend DJ EZ, as well as  2018’s Brits’ Critics Choice award, Mercury Prize nomination and critically acclaimed debut album ‘Lost and Found’ artist; Jorja Smith. Joining them are – IDLES – Michael Franti & Spearhead – Lewis Capaldi – Lady Leshurr – Self Esteem – Boy Azooga – Pete Murray, and many more.

All music and camping activities will be held at the Watergate Bay site, whilst any surfing, skate, BMX and shopping will be at the Fistral Beach site near the town centre. Saturday nights headline act has been confirmed, with Florence + The Machine taking the main stage. Fresh from their critically acclaimed fourth album release ‘High As Hope’, alongside some of the worlds most eclectic and diverse acts. 

Florence and The Machine is fronted by vocalist Florence Welch and keyboardist Isabella Summers. They are usually joined by a varied array of other musicians, that form ‘The Machine’. The band have achieved huge success since 2007 with hits such as ‘Kiss with a fist’, ‘Rabbit Heart’ and a cover version of Candi Staton’s 1986 hit ‘You’ve got the love’.

The musical powerhouse is currently on tour with their ‘High As Hope’ album tour. After a brilliantly successful 2018, including the release of their second album, ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’, which was also named as BBC 6 Music’s album of the year, the fantastic IDLES will also be joining Florence + The Machine to play at Boardmasters 2019.

Last year’s event was popularised by headline performances by The Chemical Brothers, George Ezra, Rag ’N’ Bone Man, Years & Years as well as Catfish and the Bottlemen. Boardmasters organisers said they will continue their work to keep the festival environmentally conscious, organising a working partnership by teaming up with the Surfers against Sewage charity, with beach cleans throughout the year, as well as during the festival.

This year’s successful reusable cup scheme, as well as incentivising festival-goers to clean up after themselves. Beyond the music, Boardmasters returns with its surf competition, which is part of the World Surf League Qualifying Series, with the biggest names on the International surf scene battling it out for supremacy on the water.

The song in question is the band’s famous cover of Candi Stanton’s ‘You’ve Got the Love’, which was played during proceedings at Manchester’s Central convention centre.

Prime Minister Theresa May came onstage during the conference, played on specifically by Calvin Harris and Rihanna’s track ‘This is What You Came For’. The Line of Best Fit confirms that Florence’s song was also played during the convention too.

Florence Welch herself took to Twitter to address any criticism that may have come the bands way for allowing the somewhat unpopular party to use their music.

If the Conservative party could refrain from using our music in future. x

— florence welch (@florencemachine) October 4, 2017

Welch made it perfectly clear that the band weren’t even asked about the use of their music, and that if they had been consulted, they wouldn’t have allowed it. Welch was also clear in asking that the party never use their music again, lest they be associated with Theresa May and her pals.

Elsewhere during the conference, May was interrupted by comedian Simon Brodkin- best know as his alter-ego Lee Nelson- who interjected during the Prime Minsiter’s speech to give her a P45 form, claiming ‘Boris asked me to give this to you.”

"Boris asked me to give this to you" says man passing a 'P45' to PM during her conference speech #cpc17 pic.twitter.com/JUP4HqhSAT

— BBC Daily Politics and Sunday Politics (@daily_politics) October 4, 2017

Usually handed out to employees as they are dismissed from a job, Brodkin’s prank is a reference to foreign secretary Boris Johnson, and his rumoured push to take her spot as head of the Conservative party.

The song was created by Irish DJ Greg McQuaid, who is currently based in LA working for KFOG Radio. The song will be released in a few short days on the 1st October.

The song was written by eight year old Archer Nelson, unfortunately whose mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and her father worked with McQuaid at KFOG thus this song has come to fruition.

McQuaid has certainly done well in attracting a wide range of vocalists and musicians to contribute to the single; with Florence Welch, Noel Gallagher, Hozier, the Grateful Dead and Vance Joy amongst others all contributing a part. McQuaid had this to say on them managing to get Hozier:

“Getting Hozier was really huge. When you have one of the biggest artists on the planet involved, convincing others to contribute becomes a lot easier,” McQuaid told the Herald.

“We recorded his part back in April. He didn’t have time to come by the radio station so we recorded him at the Masonic where he was playing three sold-out shows.

“It was cute because his tour manager and road crew were all walking around backstage singing the chorus as we were trying to record it.”

All the money from the song will be going to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, further detail can be found here.

The song has been streamed on youtube, watch it here:

Visit kfog.com/boobproject on the 1st October to purchase the song and donate to charity.