The tour will kick off on May 28 at the Cheese & Grain in Frome, followed by stops in Liverpool at the Arts Club on May 30, Southampton at The Brook on May 31, and concluding on June 1 at the O2 Academy in Oxford. With only a handful of exclusive dates, fans are promised an unforgettable series of intimate performances. 

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Known for her engaging live performances, Samantha Fish has built a loyal fanbase around the world. Her shows are celebrated for their intensity, emotional depth, and incredible guitar work, offering fans an immersive and unforgettable experience. The upcoming tour is expected to bring this signature stage presence to life once again overseas as she connects with her audiences through music and her charismatic style. 

Samantha Fish, who is originally from Kansas City, Missouri, has earned a stellar reputation as one of the most innovative artists in contemporary blues and rock music. She has a remarkable ability to express raw emotion and energy through her work, developing a style that blends fiery blues riffs with rocky Americana influences, which are showcased beautifully in her tracks. 

Tracks like ‘Bulletproof’ highlight her talent for crafting high-energy songs filled with fierce guitar solos, while songs like ‘Kill or Be Killed’ delve into more introspective territories, exploring themes of compassion and emotional self-preservation in relationships. This theme is captured in the lyrics: “Back before the love I made, made me out a fool, I was looking for something more.” The song’s hauntingly beautiful melody compliments its depth, a quality also displayed in her latest single which is a cover of the classic ‘I Put a Spell on You’. The track demonstrates her ability to reinterpret timeless music with a fresh, soulful twist, making it a standout addition to her repertoire. 

Samantha Fish has solidified her position as a leading figure in the modern blues-rock scene. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of her genre while staying true to its roots has made her a beacon of authenticity within the music world. 

As anticipation builds on social media for the 2025 dates, fans are encouraged to secure tickets quickly. Tickets were released on December 20, 2024, but some still remain. For long-time followers, the tour represents another opportunity to experience her dynamic live shows, while newcomers can discover an artist who honours the legacy of blues musicians while redefining what it means in a modern context. 

Samantha Fish’s UK tour is more than just a series of gigs, it’s a chance to celebrate her extraordinary talent. As she returns to the UK stage, fans can look forward to intimate evenings filled with music that is soulful, electrifying, and truly unforgettable. 

Ticket info can be found here.  

A new Stones era
Worldwide September 6th
Join at https://t.co/09XIP65sXt
#hackneydiamonds pic.twitter.com/uV6xOXKDig

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) September 1, 2023

The clip, which was shared on the official Rolling Stones social media accounts, features the intro to a new track that showcases a classic, rhythmically driven Stones sound, complete with snappy drums and ringing riffs. Check out the snippet below:

As well as posting on social media, the band launched a new website, dontgetangrywithme.com, which plays the audio clip – if you can get the webpage to load. Numerous reports from fans have complained of having trouble accessing the teaser, with the site requesting they refresh and try again. Each complaint, however, has been met with a reply along the lines of “don’t get angry with me”, and no offer of tech assistance has been made – indicating the glitch may have been intentional. 

Oh don’t get angry with me.. https://t.co/hHOCWBo9jq

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) September 2, 2023

The Stones, it seems, have been particularly cryptic as of late. Only last week, a mysterious advert appeared in an East London newspaper, the Hackney Gazette. The ad, which claimed to represent a glass repair company called “Hackney Diamonds”, featured a sales blurb that referenced three song titles by the band: “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, “Gimme Shelter” and “Shattered”. Other clues came in the shape of a familiar-looking font (used on the band’s 1978 album Some Girls) and the suspicious use of a certain tongue logo. 

See the Hackney Gazette ad below:

Anyone see this? An ad ran in Hackney Gazette for a company called Hackney Diamonds teasing Rolling Stones song titles. Their est. date is 1962, same year Stones formed. Website seems to be run by Universal Music, the Stones’ label. A clue their long-awaited new LP is on its way? pic.twitter.com/DFSnb2WE48

— Simon Harper (@Simon__Harper) August 21, 2023

Just a quick visit to the official Rolling Stones website does enough to suggest the existence of a soon-to-be-released album called Hackney Diamonds, and with all the hints the band have been dropping lately, even the most sceptical of fans must be at least a little excited: a new Rolling Stones album would be the band’s first full-length studio release since 2016’s Blue & Lonesome covers album, and their first album of original material since A Bigger Bang in 2005. Speculations of a new record have been circulating since January, when guitarist Keith Richards shared a 15-second video confirming that the band had new music to share:  “Hi guys, here we are again. There is some new music on the way and hopefully, we’ll get to see you, you know? Anyway, let’s keep our fingers crossed.”

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— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) January 11, 2023

Spanning twelve tracks and coming in at just under 32 minutes, the band’s sixth studio LP boasts all the ingredients of a classic punk record: short but sweet, The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons doesn’t muck about or take itself too seriously, prioritising raw energy over flashy embellishments. This back-to-basics approach is where The Hives’ appeal lies; never ones to shy away from the more wacky aspects of rock, the group have always exhibited a fun-loving attitude their audiences find irresistible.

Listen to “Bogus Operandi“:

The new album, however, comes at a loss: Randy Fitzsimmons, the band’s mysterious fictional mentor and sole songwriter, has apparently died. This new development in the self-scribed Hives backstory sees the limelight-shunning Fitzsimmons helping out beyond the grave, providing the remaining members with demo tapes, fresh suits and a title for the new record.

In honour of his memory, and to celebrate the release of The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons, The Hives recently performed a ceremonial gig at London’s Rough Trade East – the iconic independent  record shop and live music venue that has been hosting legendary shows since its 2007 opening – where they gave their sixth member a proper send-off. 

In true Hives fashion, the band pulled up outside the store in a customised hearse – complete with coffin and decorative flowers – in order to pay their respects to a man they claim to owe their entire discography to, before taking to the Rough Trade stage and bashing out their classic concoction of rock and roll swagger. The group then bid their final farewells in similar fashion at Banquet Records a day later. 

Check out The Hive’s unusual Rough Trade East entrance below:

@the.hives chat is this real? have they died? #thehives #thedeathofrandyfitzsimmons #rock #funeral ♬ original sound – monkemanpoo

The Hives first crashed onto the scene during the short-lived garage rock revival of the early 2000s, which saw rough-and-ready guitar bands such as The Strokes, The White Stripes and The Libertines achieve mainstream success with a gritty, punk-inspired sound. By the time The Hives had landed their first major hit with “Hate To Say I Told You So”, the group had been going for eight years.

Since then, they have sold out stadiums and shared stages with everyone from AC/DC to The Rolling Stones. Spin dubbed The Hives “the best live band on the planet” and Howlin’ Pelle, their lead singer, “one of the greatest frontmen in rock”, while the BBC described them as “a force of nature”.
The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons marks the long-awaited return for a group that has most recently been making waves as the frenetic support act for Arctic Monkeys on their European arena tour.

Next year, The Hives take their own show to 12 cities across the UK and Ireland.
See below for dates:

27/03/2024 – Leeds Academy – Leeds
28/03 – City Hall – Newcastle
29/03 – Rock City – Nottingham
30/03 – The Halls – Wolverhampton
01/04 – Barrowland – Glasgow
02/04 – O2 Academy – Bristol
03/04 – Brighton Dome – Brighton
05/04 – Great Hall – Cardiff
06/04 – Manchester Academy – Manchester
08/04 – Olympia – Dublin
10/04 – The LCR – Norwich
13/04 – Eventim Apollo – London

Get tickets here.

Listen to The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons here.

The two artists are set to be joined by five other American acts, including country icon Willie Nelson, rap metal band Rage Against the Machine, rapper Missy Elliott, singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow and rhythm and blues vocal group the Spinners.

Bush has been nominated three times in the past five years (2018, 2021, 2022) but 2023 is the year she finally claims her prestigious place among music’s greats. Having released 25 UK Top 40 singles, including her first, “Wuthering Heights“, released in 1978 when only 19 years old, which reached number one in the UK and stayed there for four weeks, Bush is a late 70s and 80s music icon.

Watch the music video for “Wuthering Heights” below:

She recently came back to the limelight following the resurgent success of hit single “Running Up That Hill“, reaching UK number one a full 38 years since it was first released. The resurgence came after the song featured in the extremely popular Netflix drama Stranger Things. If Bush was to travel to New York to accept her induction and perform, as is customary, it would be her first public appearance since 2014, and as such would greatly excite her many fans.

Michael received his induction by way of a fan vote, receiving 1.04 million votes, just ahead of fellow nominee and singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper. Michael is one the best-selling musicians of all time, achieving widespread success both in the UK and the US, releasing seven UK number one singles and eight US number ones. His induction also coincides with the 40th anniversary of Wham!’s debut album, Anniversary. 

Watch the music video for “Careless Whisper” below:

Artists who were nominated this year but din’t make the cut include English post-punk band Joy Division (subsequently New Order) and English heavy metal group Iron Maiden. Cyndi Lauper, as previosly mentioned, also didn’t make it, along with American rock band Soundgarden, brother and sister rock duo the White Stripes, singer-songwriter Warren Zevon and legendary New York hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest.

Other winners include DJ Kool Herc and guitarist Link Wray, both receiving the Musical Influence Award, while the Music Excellence Award will be awarded to singer Chaka Khan and songwriters Al Kooper and Bernie Taupin, and television presenter Don Cornelius is set to win the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will be held at the Barclays Center in New York in November.

The singer is undoubtedly running on top gear this year, taking a roaring 58 live gigs to the table. He will be carrying his performances around the world including USA, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Ireland, UK, Spain and Canada. He is kicking off this Tuesday, 14th February in Hollywood in the Hard Rock Live venue. The continuous shows will run through the next few months until he’s majestically gone around the whole globe finishing in Niagara, Canada on the Saturday, 2nd September at Fallsview Casino.

His 31st studio album, The Tears Of Hercules, was a great success and, considered by the writer himself, some of the best work he has ever created. Whether the legendary rockstar is on a busy roll because of its great outcome is unknown, but it is definitely a great way to recognise his significantly stunning work throughout the years.

He will be bringing the show onto UK roads on the Saturday, 24th of June in Plymouth at the Home Park Stadium, and will proceed to travel through Northampton, Durham, Bristol, Hull and finalise officially in Edinburgh. However, the legendary singer has come back this summer to drop-ship an unforgettable set of live experiences in “under the star” settings within astounding venues such as rugby and cricket stadiums, estates and even castles. As he states himself: “I’m impatiently awaiting this summer playing at a variety of special venues – football, cricket and rugby stadiums, estates and castles! We’ll all be dancing under the stars.”

The UK will be waiting to hear his famous raspy voice with open arms. Stewart has been pinned as one of the best singers of his generation and has received a number of deserved awards including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting and most importantly was knighted by Prince William in the 2016 Birthday Honours after generating 10 number-one albums and 31 top-ten singles in the UK, six of which reached number one.

His presence is always a celebration for the music industry. This year is set to be a big one for Rod Stewart.

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Rod Stewart UK tour dates:

24/06/2023 – Home Park Stadium – Plymouth
28/06 – Cinch Stadium – Northampton
30/06 – Seat Unique Riverside – Durham
02/07 – Badminton Estate, Worcester Park – Bristol
04/07 – Sewell Group Craven Park – Hull
06/07 – Edinburgh Castle – Edinburgh