In a post on the singer’s Instagram page, he shared a video of him performing his song “Wake Me Up” from his 2011 album + in the living room of an overwhelmed and excited fan.

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Sheeran said in his post “So I did some surprise pop up gigs in fans houses, secretly recording a live version of Autumn Variations where each song is recorded in a different fans living room, but all of it was a total surprise.” The Instagram teaser also revealed that “The fan living room live Autumn Variations album coming soon, proper album out September 29th go preorder you legends x”.

The pop star’s upcoming seventh album is produced by Aaron Dessner of American band The National, who also worked with Sheeran on his album - (Subtract) which was released in May and marked the end of the singer’s so-called “mathematical era”. In a statement via Rolling Stone, Sheeran spoke on working with Dessner, stating “When I recorded ‘-’ (‘Subtract’) with Aaron Dessner, we clicked immediately. We wrote and recorded non-stop and this album was born out of that partnership. I feel he has captured the feeling of autumn so wonderfully in his sonics and I hope everyone loves it as much as I do.”.

It is said that Sheeran’s upcoming Autumn Variations is inspired by a piece of 19th century orchestral work by composer Edward Elgar, titled Enigma Variations.

Sheeran will be promoting his new album by performing Autumn Variations in full at London’s Royal Albert Hall this November. Tickets are available here.

Recording the live version of Autumn Variations is not the only surprise the “Eyes Closed” singer has given fans recently. Last week, the musician surprised two fans in Las Vegas by giving an unplanned performance at their wedding. For their special day, Sheeran performed the song “Magical” from his upcoming LP. The singer uploaded this moment to his Instagram, with the caption “Crashed a wedding, this is Magical x”

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You can preorder Autumn Variations here.

Tour dates:

18/11/2023 – Royal Albert Hall – London

19/11 – Royal Albert Hall – London

Minogue will perform a selection of her greatest hits as well as tracks from her upcoming album, Tension, coming out on 22nd September.

In a press statement, Minogue shared, “I’m so excited to announce that I am teaming up with ITV for An Audience with at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall! I’ll be performing some of my favourite tracks from throughout my career and no doubt answering some surprising questions from the audience. I can’t wait to share this moment with you all.”

The performance will take place on 1st December, with ITV confirming that the show will be aired later this year. The air date has not yet been specified.

ITV shared the news on Twitter, writing, “It’s been hard to keep this one a secret… Get ready for an unforgettable evening, hosted by global icon and pop superstar Kylie Minogue!“

It’s been hard to keep this one a secret… Get ready for an unforgettable evening, hosted by global icon and pop superstar, @kylieminogue!

An Audience With Kylie, coming later this year to ITV1 and @ITVX pic.twitter.com/OCOUZ4mNiz

— ITV (@ITV) August 29, 2023

Minogue shared her excitement via Twitter too, writing, “I am thrilled to announce, in partnership with ITV, ‘An Audience With’  <Me/Kylie/Moi/Yours Truly>.“  

I am thrilled to announce, in partnership with @ITV, ‘An Audience With’ <Me/Kylie/Moi/Yours Truly>, live from London’s iconic @RoyalAlbertHall. Pre order my new album Tension from the official store to get access to the exclusive fan pre sale on September 6th!… pic.twitter.com/D0OLlHFsu7 — Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) August 30, 2023

Priority booking for Friends & Patrons opens 10am BST on 6th September, whilst general sale goes live at 10am BST on 10th September. Tickets are available to purchase here.

Minogue released her titular single “Tension” from her newest album today.

This single follows the release of her track “Padam Padam” which became her first UK Top 10 track in 12 years.

Speaking on her upcoming album, Minogue shared, “I started this album with an open mind and a blank page. Unlike my last two albums there wasn’t a ‘theme,’ it was about finding the heart or the fun or the fantasy of that moment and always trying to service the song. I wanted to celebrate each song’s individuality and to dive into that freedom. I would say it’s a blend of personal reflection, club abandon and melancholic high.”

The band will make 3 stops across the UK, performing for their fans in Glasgow, London and Manchester.

Taking to social media, the band said “Can’t wait to spend time on tour with all you beautiful people.”

Presenting: The 5 Seconds of Summer Show World Tour 2023!

Can’t wait to spend time on tour with all you beautiful people. Presales start from Tuesday next week. General tickets on sale Friday April 14th 10am local time (US and EUROPE). South America dates will be updated very… pic.twitter.com/jukyjN1NIt

— 5 Seconds of Summer (@5SOS) April 6, 2023

This will be the band’s most ambitious tour yet, aiming to pack the best of their 5 albums into one show. Frontman Luke Hemmings said on Instagram, “My only regret is that I won’t be able to watch this show.”  

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In addition to their tour announcement, the band also revealed their plans to release a live album this month. The Feeling of Falling Upwards – Live from The Royal Albert Hall will be released digitally on 14th April 2023. Physical copies of the album will be made available for purchase on 14th July 2023. The live album was recorded during a one-night-only show in 2022 in which the band performed alongside a 12-piece string orchestra and a 12-member gospel choir.

The show at The Royal Albert Hall included a mix of their biggest hits spanning their 5 albums, as well as some deeper album tracks for their true fans, with this being a particularly special venue for the group. 5SOS shared that they busked outside the venue when they first moved to the UK to write their first album 10 years ago.

On stage, drummer Ashton Irwin said, “‘The Feeling of Falling Upwards’ is simply supposed to describe to you the feeling that we have experienced together, the feeling of taking a leap of faith on such a fickle thing like music and sharing this experience together year after year, season after season of our lives.”

The tracklist for The Feeling of Falling Upwards – Live from The Royal Albert Hall is below:

1. OVERTURE
2. COMPLETE MESS
3. CAROUSEL
4. Me, Myself & I
5. She Looks So Perfect
6. Amnesia
7. Lie To Me
8. Caramel
9. Outer Space
10. Youngblood
11. Red Desert
12. Jet Black Heart
13. Older (feat. Sierra Deaton)
14. Take My Hand
15. Teeth
16. Ghost of You
17. Bad Omens

Tickets for The 5 Seconds of Summer Show will be available from 12th April and can be purchased here.

3/10/2023 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow

4/10/2023 – AO Arena – Manchester

5/10/2023 – The O2 – London

With 9 albums now under their belt, Architects have proved that they are a force to be reconded with. With few superlatives left to describe how magnificent excursion of albums Holy Hell (2018), All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us (2016), Lost Forever // Lost Together (2014). However, previous albums such as Daybreaker (2012), The Here and Now (2011), Hollow Crown (2009), and Ruin (2007) still hold their ground in Architects’ extensive back catalogue; despite having less exposure on the stage as of late.

Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Limited edition pop up gatefold vinyl available via @BloodRecs now! https://t.co/hympBRiNTo

Plus the concert film streaming worldwide on all platforms now!https://t.co/FtKU5ADz7v pic.twitter.com/StL1LhAMQ7

— Architects (@Architectsuk) October 15, 2021

The performance from last November was just months before Architects’ first number one album: For Those That Wish To Exist. Despite this, they played single “Animals”, and premiered future singles “Discourse Is Dead” and “Dead Butterflies”.  Alongside this they did perform classic songs, such as “Gravedigger”, “Hereafter”, and fan-favourite “Gone With The Wind”.  Architects are set to release the recording of the gig via Blood Records on December 10th.

It was a triumphant accomplishment for Architects and is now set to be captured in polished white vinyl. On top of that, it is another beautiful vinyl from the team at Blood Records. They are outstanding craftsmen who have created some of the most stunning records. You can get your copy of the beautiful vinyl, with pop-up insides here, or you can watch it online here. Be quick, this product is limited to 5000 copies and this is sure to sell out quickly. 

Architect’s Royal Albert Hall tracklist is as follows:

1. Nihilist
2. Modern Misery
3. Discourse Is Dead
4. Broken Cross
5. Death Is Not Defeat
6. Royal Beggars
7. Gone With The Wind
8. Mortal After All
9. Gravedigger
10. Animals
11. Holy Hell
12. Dead Butterflies
13. Memento Mori
14. A Wasted Hymn
15. A Match Made In Heaven
16. Hereafter
17. Doomsday