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Formed in 2022, L.S. Dunes comprises an all-star lineup of Anthony Green of Circa Survive on vocals, Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance and Travis Stever of Coheed and Cambria on guitars, Tim Payne of Thursday on bass, and Tucker Rule, also of Thursday, on drums. Together, they create a post-hardcore sound using high-energy instrumentation to perfect it. 

The announcement not only coincides with their supporting role but also with their latest single, ‘Paper Tigers’. The track is an exploration of self-doubt and teases an electrifying preview of Violet. Green offers emotional lyrics capturing the tension between being fragile and strong, highlighted in the line, “I was running in circles trying to keep up, at last I was given the signal.” The song showcases the band’s signature mix of punk energy and melodic intensity, which has built up anticipation for the album’s release. With these beautifully vulnerable lyrics and the thunderous rhythm section, the single represents the band’s sound. It pushes musical boundaries but still remains true to their post-hardcore roots. 

While the band is supporting Rise Against at larger venues across the UK and Europe, the Leeds and Cardiff headliners promise fans a chance to see L.S. Dunes at their most unfiltered. These performances will no doubt feature tracks from their 2022 album Past Lives, alongside material from Violet. 

Past Lives introduced L.S. Dunes’ explosive sound, with notable tracks like ‘Permanent Rebellion’ that resonate as anthems representing defiance and resilience. The album also established the band as a major force in the genre’s revival movement, blending completely heartfelt lyricism with raw instrumentation. 

The upcoming headline shows also reflect the band’s commitment to creating a meaningful connection with audiences across the pond, not only hitting the UK but featuring a show in Germany as well. Although the band has performed in the UK before in 2023, these intimate gigs give fans a unique opportunity to see how their music has developed. 

As 2025 approaches, the excitement surrounding Violet and the announcement of these headlining dates continues to grow. Whether supporting Rise Against or standing alone as headliners, the band is no doubt making a mark in the alternative music genre. The upcoming release of Violet and future tours promise to be a defining moment for L.S. Dunes, solidifying their place as one of the most compelling bands in post-hardcore today. With single ‘Paper Tigers’ already making waves, fans are eagerly awaiting what’s next. 

Ticket information can be found here. 

We are super excited to announce the addition of some amazing bands who will be joining us on our UK & Ireland tour next Month including @lakemalice , @GRAPHICNATURE__ , @codyfrostmusic @WeareSaintAgnes . Last tickets for Newcastle & Belfast.https://t.co/va5VaPRvXi pic.twitter.com/4TMuiMM11C

— Skindred (@Skindredmusic) September 15, 2023

The ‘Smile’ tour will support the release of the group’s latest studio album, Smile, that was released earlier last month of August 4th via Earache Records. The band’s eighth LP smashed all expectations and slotted straight in at number 2 of the UK Albums Chart, a career high for the ragga metal outfit.

The tour is set to begin at the Roadmender in Northampton on October 6th and will conclude in Dublin at the Academy on November 18th. Skindred will then play their biggest headline show to date next year at the Wembley OVO Arena in London on March 15th, where alternative metal band As Everything Unfolds will open as a support act. Two accompanying shows will also take place in Manchester and Birmingham on either side of the main London show, on the 14th and 16th of March respectively.

In a recent press release, Skindred drummer Arya Goggin spoke about the support acts, saying, “Skindred is always about supporting the next wave of exciting new artists coming through and on this tour we wanted to try and help shine a light on a few amazing new bands that we are excited about and that we think our fans will love too. We want to encourage people to come to our shows early and to get into the party atmosphere and to enjoy the likes of Lake Malice, Cody Frost , Graphic Nature, Saint Agnes, Archives and Idle Discourse. With of course main support Blackgold too.”

Watch the music video for “Gimme That Boom“, a single from their latest LP Smile, below:

See below for Skindred’s headline tour dates:

06/10/2023 – Roadmender – Northampton
07/10 – O2 Academy – Leeds
13/10 – Junction – Cambridge
14/10 – Epic – Norwich
19/10 – Rock City – Nottingham
20/10 – NX – Newcastle
21/10 – The Garage – Glasgow
26/10 – Dreamland – Margate
27/10 – Chalk – Brighton
28/10 – O2 Academy – Bristol
03/11 – Leadmill – Sheffield
04/11 – The Engine Shed – Lincoln
10/11 – The Great Hall – Cardiff
11/11 – O2 Guildhall – Southhampton
17/11 – Limelight 1 – Belfast
18/11 – Academy, Dublin
14/03/2024 – Academy, Manchester
15/03 – OVO Wembley Arena
16/03 – O2 Academy – Birmingham

You can purchase tickets for the London headline show along with other tour dates here.

You can purchase Smile here.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre are supporting Primal Scream at On The Mount At Wasing on 30th June 2023https://t.co/fi4bZclyBU pic.twitter.com/uKaoekq2EO

— anton newcombe (@antonnewcombe) April 5, 2023

The show is the third date of the music series event On The Mount At Wasing, which is comprised of five dates through late June and early July, and it is the latest addition to the Scottish alternative rock band’s busy summer festival schedule. The band have made a habit of performing at summer festivals the past few years since the release of their last album in 2016 and this year is no different, as they will be performing live in Cornwall, Edinburgh, Dublin, Madrid among other cities.

Formed by lead singer and only ever-present member Bobby Gillespie and Jim Beattie in Glasgow in 1982, Primal Scream are the epitome of an ever-changing and experimental rock outfit. Starting out with indie pop, they soon moved on to develop a psychedelic rock sound in the late 80s before, in 1991, adding an alternative dance element with the release of their most renowned album to date, Screamadelica. Their latest album, Chaosmosis, was released in 2016 and their current line up, after the sad news of the death of Martin Duffy last December, consists of Gillespie (lead vocals), Andrew Innes (guitar, keyboards), Darrin Mooney (drums, percussion), and Simone Butler (bass guitar, keyboards, percussion).

Joining them at the music series event to create a legendary double bill is the American psychedelic rock band and music project The Brian Jonestown Massacre, fronted by Anton Newcombe. The band, much like Primal scream, has undergone several transformations in terms of the music it has produced in its history and continues to be a vehicle of experimental rock music to this day. Formed in San Francisco in 1990, The Brian Jonestown Massacre initially developed a shoegaze sound, drawing on influences from similarly ethereal groups Spacemen 3 and My Bloody Valentine, before incorporating blues, folk and psychedelic sounds into their music, drawing heavily on a 60s aesthetic. The band recently released their 20th album, The Future Is Your Past, on 10th February 2023.

Tickets for the show are available now here.

See below for Primal Scream summer tour dates:

26/05/2023 – Lews Castle – Stornoway
28/05 – Catton Hall – Derbyshire
03/06 – Scorrier House – Cornwall
30/06 – Wasing Estate – Wasing
08/07 – Espacio Mad Cool – Madrid
04/08 – Crystal Palace Park – London
05/08 – Dreamland – Margate
19/08 – Escot Park – Devon
20/08 – Weston Park – Shropshire
25/08 – Royal Highland Showgrounds – Edinburgh
26/08 – Wythenshawe Park – Manchester
27/08 – Royal Hospital Kilmainham – Dublin
01/09 – Lindisfarne – Northumberland

Speaking on his recent win, Jamie T told OfficialCharts.com, “Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for the support on the album. Thank you for the Number 1!“. The “Calm Down Dearest” singer took to social media to announce his award; within the post, the singer also confirmed the date for an upcoming show. The concert will see Jamie T headline a homecoming show at London’s Finsbury Park; the singer will perform to an audience of 45,000, marking his biggest show to date. The singer-songwriter will be joined by a roster full of special guests, further details concerning the event will be announced in due course.

My first ever number one album And to celebrate we’re gonna be playing Finsbury Park next summer. Tickets on sale next Friday at 9am pic.twitter.com/c4WHMfIvLt

— Jamie T (@jamietmusic) July 29, 2022

Otherwise known as Jamie Alexander Treays, the singer’s number one album was released on 22nd July 2022 via Polydor Records. The Theory Of Whatever was proceeded by three singles, “The Old Style Raiders“, “St. George Wharf Tower“, and “Between The Rocks“. Before its release, Treays began to tease and promote the album’s release; on 27th April 2022 the singer confirmed The Theory Of Whatever’s release. The Theory of Whatever is the first release of new material since Jamie T’s break; the singer’s previous album Trick dropped in 2016.

Although The Theory Of Whatever is Jamie T’s first number one album, the singer has cracked the album charts top 5 four times before. The songwriter’s debut album Panic Prevention was released in 2007 and reached number 4 within the charts; the release was praised for its use of themes concerning youth culture and lyrical content. The singer’s second album Kings & Queens dropped two years later and charted at number 2; the album’s lead single “Sticks’ n’ Stones” also sired chart success and position within the singles charts top 20. Jamie T scored a hat trick in 2014 when Carry On Grudge reached number 4 within the album charts; Trick also charted well and placed at number 3.

Congratulations to @VivaBananarama on their highest-charting album in 34 years https://t.co/wRMJxMyIcx pic.twitter.com/s0oJWO5DBm

— Official Charts (@officialcharts) July 29, 2022

Elsewhere within this week’s album charts, pop icons Bananarama have scored their highest position within the UK Official Album charts in 34 years. The duo’s twelfth studio album Masquerade has charted at number 22; the album marks their first top 20 release since The Greatest Hits Collection. The compilation album was the band’s first Greatest Hits LP and was released via London Records in 1988; via its original release, the album placed at number 3 on the UK Albums charts.

Earlier this month, Jamie T confirmed that he had added further dates to his upcoming The Theory Of Whatever Tour. Due to start this November, the headlining tour originally consisted of 10 dates and was initially meant to start on 10th November 2022 with a set in Newcastle. Due to popular demand, the singer added two more stops and will now kick off the tour on 8th November 2022. The second new date has been scheduled to close the series of live shows on 23rd November 2022 at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse.

Doing some acoustic shows to celebrate the album release. Album and ticket bundles on sale tomorrow at 10am https://t.co/poEeGoV2p8 pic.twitter.com/LiciXdIe6I

— Jamie T (@jamietmusic) July 14, 2022

Prior to setting out on his UK tour, Jamie T will perform a series of album release shows in celebration of The Theory Of Whatever. The string of intimate live shows are set to start today with a set at Southampton’s Engine Rooms in partnership with Vinilo Records, the seventh and last show will take place on 8th August at Bristol’s Thekla with Rough Trade Records.

Jamie T UK Tour Dates

Acoustic Record Store Tour

30/07/2022 – Engine Rooms/Vinilo Records – Southampton
01/08 – Chalk/Resident Records – Brighton
02/08 – Empire/HMV – Coventry
04/08 – Brudenell Social Club/ Crash Records – Liverpool
05/08 – Liquid Room/Assai Records – Edinburgh
07/08 – Hanger 34/Jacdranda Records – Liverpool
08/08 – Thekla/Rough Trade Records – Bristol

The Theory Of Whatever UK Tour

08/11/2022 – O2 Academy – Glasgow
10/11 – O2 City Hall – Newcastle
11/11 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
12/11 – O2 Academy – Leeds
14/11 – O2 Academy – Glasgow
15/11 – O2 Academy – Sheffield
17/11 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
18/11 – Alexandra Palace – London
21/11 – University Great Hall – Cardiff
22/11 – Guildhall – Portsmouth
23/11 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester

Click here to purchase tickets.

The tour will commence at Edinburgh’s La Belle Angele, and will entail stops in London Cardiff, Sheffield, Liverpool and Leeds, to name just a few locations.

The tour announcement comes just a couple of months after the release of Templeman’s most recent album Mellow Moon, which was received warmly by both fans and critics alike. In a four-star review of the record, NME said that the 19-year-old songwriter’s newest album boasted “a huge, colourful pop sound while navigating anxiety through these joyously unpredictable songs.” They went on to say: “The album carefully twists and turns through Templeman’s headspace as he searches for answers to an escape from the doldrums of modern life, flickering between loss (‘Do It’) and reassurance (the buoyant, mood-lifting ‘Colour Me Blue’).”

The young star embarked on his very first headlining tour of the UK earlier this year, and he also made the journey to Australia for a run of headline shows in June.

Having been deeply interested in music from an early age, Templeman released his debut single “Orange Juice” in 2018 at the age of fifteen, and released his debut E.P. Like An Animal in October of that year through Chess Club Records. He went on to release two more E.Ps in 2019 entitled Sunday Morning Cereal and Don’t Go Wasting Time. Templeman released a “mini-album” in May of 2021 entitled Forever Isn’t Long Enough, and just this year released his debut full-length project Mellow Moon. You can listen to Templeman’s musical catalogue on all available streaming services.

The Bedfordshire-born songwriter also recently covered Harry Styles’ “As It Was” for the popular BBC Radio 1 show “Live Lounge”. You can watch/listen to the rendition down below.

See below for Alfie Templeman’s UK headline tour dates:

17/10/2022- La Belle Angele- Edinburgh
18/10- O2 Academy- Liverpool
20/10- Leeds Beckett University
21/10- Newcastle University- Newcastle
23/10- The Waterfront, Norwich
24/10- Cambridge Junction- Cambridge
26/10- SWX- Bristol
27/10- The Tramshed- Cardiff UK
28/10- Engine Rooms- Southampton UK
30/10- Halloween Town Festival- Bedford UK
31/10- HERE at Outernet- London UK

The band will perform shows in Cardiff, Newcastle, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and other cities throughout November 2021. Their first London headline date will take place at O2 Academy Islington on November 25.

Wargasm were only formed in late 2019 and stated of the tour “We played two small tours and ever since then we have had to exist almost purely online. As the world reopens we are looking forward to the inevitable chaos of our own headline shows and bringing you War On The Road.”

Tickets for Wargasm’s debut UK headline tour go on sale tomorrow (Wednesday, August 4) at 10am BST  and you can purchase yours here.

Wargasm will be embarking on their debut U.K headline tour this November. pic.twitter.com/jATkWKXMbw

— (@thisiswargasmuk) August 2, 2021

This announcement comes as the band gear up for a set of support slots on Yungblud’s ‘Occupy The UK’ tour, which will then be followed up by appearances at Reading & Leeds. Yungblud said of the band “I love the songs, they make me want to rage. I believe it. They’re telling the truth.”

Back in June, the duo also performed at the Download Festival pilot event. They’ll head out on the road with Creeper in December

‘War On The Road’ Tour Dates:

17/08/2021 Clwb Ifor Bach – Cardiff 
18/08 Mama Roux’s – Birmingham 
20/08 Red’s Bar, Northumbria University – Newcastle
21/08 Cathouse – Glascow 
23/08 The Key Club – Leeds
24/08 Bodega Social – Nottingham 
25/08 O2 Academy Islington – London
27/08 Joiners – Southampton
29/08 The Shed – Leicester 
30/08 Rebellion Club – Manchester