@charlixcxBrat and it’s the same but there’s three more songs so it’s not – Out at midnight.♬ Spring breakers – Charli XCX

The highligly anticipated original album was released on the 7th of June and has already been extolled with it earning an impressive score on Metacritic of 93 making it the highest rated album of 2024 thus far. Though the ‘angles’, the name given to fans of the Boom Clap singer have been steaming the album non stop, unfortunately there have been no songs from Brat that have snatched that number 1 spot just yet and despite the impressive reviews from critics, Taylor Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department remains undefeated securing the top spot for its seventh week on the Billboard 200 albums chart.Brat is Charli XCX’s sixth full-length album and the record sports tracks featuring A.G. Cook and a seemingly unlikely, yet seasonable contribution from TikTok star Addison Rae.

The deluxe edition of the album includes three new tracks called ‘Hello goodbye’ which was produced by A.G. Cook , ‘Guess’ which was co-written with 100gecs who are long time collaborators and friends of the singer and finally ‘Spring breakers’ which samples the 2003 song ‘Everytime’ from 2000s pop icon Britney Spears.Critics are saying that XCX’s Brat is her first album to fully lean into dance tracks. The singers first gig was at a rave and though she has performed in stadiums such as a supporting artists for Taylor Swift’s 2018 Reputation stadium tour, XCX feels that she belongs in the atmosphere of raves and clubs as she told The Guardian in 2018 noting that she’s ‘not a pristine pop performer. I’m born to play in club environments, rave environments.’ Brat has been described by critics as launching a ‘bold new chapter…it has the effervescent hooks of her best work and the shimmer of hyperpop, and lots more‘ and this energy is carried over through the songs on Brat and its the same but there’s three more songs so its not, which is the full title of the extended edition.

If the deluxe album is still leaving you wanting more then you should check out her 2024 tour dates for both North America and the UK which she announces in March along with the album Brat. She is currently due to play a New York show  today, the 10th of June as well as a number of other shows across the US into the autumn of 2024 with her long time friend Troye Sivan. For UK fans XCX will be hitting the road with Brat at the end of November of this year playing shows in Manchester, Birmingham, London and Glasgow which you can buy tickets for by following the link here.

The band first came together in 1981 in celebration of their late frontman Marley shortly after his death, and is one of several spinoffs of Bob Marley and The Wailers. Now led by Aston Barret Jr. and lead vocalist Mitchell Brunings, the group are expected to play 11 dates throughout November this year, kicking things off in Newcastle on November 13.

LEGEND 40th Anniversary UK Tour this Nov 2024! Join us to celebrate Bob Marley & The Wailers by experiencing the iconic album live. Tickets drop Feb 23 at 10am. Don’t miss out: https://t.co/P7P0Oa5Ep8 #BobMarley #TheWailers #Legend40 pic.twitter.com/LiVJyl3oiI

— The Wailers (@TheWailers) February 19, 2024

From a blurb posted on their website, Marley and Wailers fans attending live shows can expect “the magic of their timeless classics and incredible cuts from Bob Marley’s vast repertoire in a set that is truly unforgettable. Under the guidance of Aston Barrett Jr, son of the legendary “Familyman”, The Wailers continue to preserve the legacy of their iconic sound.”

The announcement of the tour follows the release of the critically acclaimed biopic Bob Marley: One Love. Landing in cinemas on February 14, the film follows the trials and tribulations of Marley’s life, and stars Peaky Blinders‘ Kingsley Ben-Adir. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the film was made in close collaboration with Marley’s family, and not only honours his legacy, but observes and shines a light on other central figures in his life, such as his wife Rita and Island Records boss Chris Blackwell. Just over a week since it hit cinema screens, it has been confirmed that the film broke box office records on its first day alone, earning an eye-watering $52 million during the six-day holiday stretch.

Tickets for all shows are on sale on Friday February 23 at 10AM and are available for general purchase here. O2 Priority tickets will be available here on Wednesday 21 February at 10AM. Fans who are subscribers to the O2 mobile phone network can access the earlybird tickets through the O2 app and online portal. You can catch The Wailers on their UK tour on the dates below:

November

13/11/2024 – Newcastle – NX
14/11 – Glasgow – SWG3 Galvanizers
15/11 – Manchester – O2 Ritz
16/11 – Sheffield – The Leadmill
19/11 – Leeds – O2 Academy
20/11 – Cardiff – Tramshed
21/11 – Cambridge – The Junction
22/11 – London – Indigo at the O2
23/11 – Oxford – O2 Academy
24/11 – Bournemouth – O2 Academy
25/11 – Bristol – O2 Academy

Our NEW EP is out today!! “Home Soon” everybody!! AND with it a new single Gamma Rays!! Give it a listen or ten and let us know what’s your fave!! Big love, cassia x

➡️ https://t.co/dmXOGdRVEZ pic.twitter.com/dLHFgD5l3Y

— Cassia (@wearecassia) February 9, 2024

Cassia is composed of vocalist Rob Ellis, bassist Lou Cotterill, and drummer Jacob Leff. Collectively, the group have cited World Music as a shared inspiration, with frontman Ellis saying: “Speaking personally I think the thing that interests me the most is the unpredictability of the music. It’s cool knowing that there’s an endless vat of unexplored approaches ideas out there to take influence from.” Having spent part of his childhood in Zambia, lead singer Ellis was exposed to West African music and has brought this mastery into Cassia’s sound. Their Home Soon… EP was constructed all over the world, taking influence from every corner of the globe. The band commented on their recent writing style, claiming: “we felt that gave us a new lease of life creatively.”

Moreover, when asked about the EP in general, the band said: “Summed up the EP is based around life cycles. I feel that l always struggle to cope with chapters drawing to a natural close because it forces me to change what is comfortable, it is just a natural response of mine and so these songs act as an outlet for me, some tracks reminded me of the positive outcomes that come off the back of change, whilst some songs were jotted down during a painful switch of reality.”

In honour of the release of their new EP, Cassia will be performing a one off intimate show in London this March. For more information and tickets, click here.

We have a NEW EP dropping 9th Feb!It’s called ‘Home Soon’ and you can now preorder it on vinyl as well as new merch! we’re also doing a one off intimate show in LONDON!! General sale is Monday but you can grab one early with a vinyl + ticket bundle

➡️ https://t.co/e97u4bet1H pic.twitter.com/RwIQqi4REO

— Cassia (@wearecassia) November 10, 2023

Tour dates:

04/03/2024 – Omeara – London
14/03 – Flux FM Bergfest – Berlin
04/11 – New Century – Manchester
05/11 – HERE At Outernet – London
06/11 – HERE At Outernet – London

Black/Red will be the band’s first double album and, alongside their 2022 LP Torpedo, will complete a trilogy of records released by Feeder. In a statement from the band, the tracks across both Black and Red both carry the same aura of “open space, freedom and possibility” as seen with last year’s LP, but sees them connected by their optimistic energy, rather than through a specific concept.

Frontman Grant Nicholas also said on the double album “I really wanted the album to be split in two parts for the listener, CD1 and CD2, black and red rather than be one long player, almost like a musical production with an interval”.

“Making it was a very creative time for me as a writer and a real labour of love. Making the ‘Black’/’Red’ album for me personally was a musical pilgrimage and I feel the end result is undeniable Feeder.”

In celebration of their album announcement, the British rockers released 2 tracks today (October 23rd) from their upcoming album. You can find the full Black/Red tracklist and listen to “Playing With Fire” and “ELF” below.

The Black/Red tracklist is:

Black’(Disc 1)

1. “Droids”
2. “ELF”
3. “Playing With Fire”
4. “Vultures”
5. “Sahara”
6. “Hey You”
7. “The Knock”
8. “Perfume”
9. “AI.m^n”

Red (Disc 2)

1. “Sleeping Dogs Lie”
2. “Scream”
3. “Submarine”
4. “Lost In The Wilderness”
5. “Memory Loss”
6. “Unconditional”
7. “Here Comes The Hurricane”
8. “Soldiers”
9. “Ghosts On Parade”

Black/Red will be available April 5th 2024 through Big Teeth Music (via Townsend Music / Absolute Label Services) and can be pre-ordered here.

Alongside the announcement of their new album, Feeder will be hitting the road next Spring throughout the UK. Tickets will become available on Friday 27th October and can be purchased here. Additionally, pre-sale tickets are available now for those who have pre-ordered the upcoming album.

Black / Red
The New Double Album & Tour
Pre-Order Now For Early Ticket Accesshttps://t.co/OfkeTVyNjzpic.twitter.com/IkNBzXfvrH

— Feeder (@FeederHQ) October 23, 2023

Tour dates:

02/03/2024 – Junction – Cambridge
03/03 – De La Warr Pavillion – Bexhill
05/03 – Guildhall – Portsmouth
06/03 – The Foundry – Torquay
08/03 – O2 Academy – Bristol
09/03 – Great Hall – Cardiff
11/03 – O2 Academy – Oxford
13/03 – Epic – Norwich
14/03 – Engine Shed – Lincoln
16/03 – O2 Institute – Birmingham
17/03 – O2 Academy – Liverpool
19/03 – Barbican – York
20/03 – Albert Hall – Manchester
22/03 – Boiler Shop – Newcastle
23/03 – Barrowland – Glasgow
25/03 – Rock City – Nottingham
26/03 – Leadmill – Sheffield
28/03 – Roundhouse – London

The 24-year-old shared the news on his Instagram, which has a following of over 549,000. He said: “UK & Ireland, I can finally tell you all that I’m coming back next year. Pre-sale begins Wednesday 11th October at 9am. General on sale starts Friday 13th October. Pre-order WHTTB? (What Happened To The Beach) from my official store before 3pm on Tuesday 10th October to get pre-sale access. See you there, more dates soon.. X.”  

Fans of the singer were delighted with the announcement. One person said: “Just heard confetti cannons go off in my back garden”, whilst another person commented: “Can’t wait to finally hear roaring crowds in Manchester, live!”  

McKenna’s new album is set to be released on 9 February and will be this third studio album after Zeros and What Do You Think About The Car, which was released in 2017. Previous hits from the two records include “Humongous”, “The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home”, “Beautiful Faces” and his breakout track “Brazil”, which has been certified Platinum in the UK for selling over 600,000 copies.  

“Brazil” gained traction across the world following its lyrical maturity. The song criticized FIFA for awarding the FIFA World Cup to Brazil in 2014 despite the poverty that has affected the nation. The track, which has since become a staple in McKenna’s discography, peaked on various charts across the globe – peaking at number 45 on the Japan Hot 100 and number 56 on the UK Singles chart.  

Last month, McKenna released his new single “Nothing Works”. The track has over 685,000 streams on Spotify, making it a smash hit. Listen to “Nothing Works”, below.  

McKenna, who leans into genres such as glam rock and alt-rock, will perform 14 shows across the UK beginning in March next year. Tickets for the tour can be found here.  

Tour Dates  
23.03.24 – Uni Great Hall – Cardiff  
24.03 – UEA – Norwich  
25.03 – O2 City Hall – Newcastle  
27.03 – O2 Academy – Glasgow  
29.03 – O2 Academy – Sheffield  
01.04 – Ulster Hall – Belfast  
02.04 – 3Olympia Theatre – Dublin  
05.04 – O2 Apollo – Manchester  
08.04 – De Montfort Hall – Leicester  
09.04 – Beacon – Bristol  
10.04 – The Halls – Wolverhampton  
12.04 – Alexandra Palace – London 
13.04 – Centre – Brighton  
14.04 – O2 Academy – Bournemouth  

The singer shared the news on her Instagram and was met with a mixed reception.

The post, which has over 30,000 likes, left many fans divided over the announcement. The official Bratz page commented: “OMG BESTIE WHAT?!” followed by a crying emoji, whilst another use commented: “Sky Ferreira world domination.”

However, many fans were also sharing their frustrations over a lack of new material by the superstar. One person wrote: “Girl you’ve been touring the same album for 10 years”, and another person commented: “Girl how about you drop an album before these dates we’re starving”.

Sky, who last performed in the UK at the 2022 Meltdown Festival, released her latest single “Don’t Forget” last year. The track, which has over 3 million streams on Spotify, will be included on her up-coming sophomore album, Masochism. Her 2019 single, titled “Downhill Lullaby”, will also be part of the anticipated record.

Listen to “Don’t Forget”, below.

Sky’s last and only album was released over a decade ago. The project, Night Time, My Time, showcases Sky’s strength as an indie pop-rockstar and features 1990’s grunge and 80’s pop elements. The record, which is featured in many media publication’s best album lists of 2013, debuted at number 73 on the UK Albums Chart. Hits from the album include “Boys”, “I Blame Myself” and “You’re Not The One.”

The musician and model has been open about her struggles with delays with new material. Earlier this year, Sky expressed her frustrations on the subject and took to her Instagram stories to explain the hold-up. She said: “Being ‘difficult’ or ‘high strung’ doesn’t give people the right to damage & stall my career. I am in a difficult situation & I have to be ‘difficult’ to get through it. I have to protect my work & myself somehow? It’s not okay. If I’m not allowed to say something without consequence & the people who are supposed to do their job refuse to look out for me… How am I not going to be ‘difficult’?!?”

Fans of the singer have also expressed their feelings, with ‘Free Sky Ferreira’ banners flying over Capitol Records in Los Angeles.

Whilst fans will have to be patient for a little while longer for a new album, they can see her perform on her tour next year.

Tour Dates

17/03/24 – 3Olympia – Dublin
19/03 – SWG3 TV Studio – Glasgow
20/03 – O2 Institute – Birmingham
22/03 – Project House – Leeds
24/03 – O2 Ritz – Manchester
26/03 – KOKO – London
29/03 – Marble Factory – Bristol
31/03 – O2 Academy – Oxford
01/04 – CONCORDE 2 – Brighton

Her UK tour begins at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh and end at Aviva Stadium in Ireland. After, the singer then tour around Europe for the month of July before making her last two stops in August at Wembley Stadium in London.

Taylor Swift made her announcement on Twitter: “EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY I can’t wait to see so many of you on The Eras Tour next year at these new international dates!”

See Taylor Swift’s tour announcement on Twitter below:

EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY I can’t wait to see so many of you on The Eras Tour next year at these new international dates! Visit https://t.co/EYBevxhQzH for more information on your registrations, pre-sales and on-sales!! pic.twitter.com/G8zx8QUUAV

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 20, 2023

The last time Taylor Swift toured the UK and Ireland was in 2018 where she performed six shows for her Reputation Tour in locations including London, Manchester, and Dublin.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Taylor had to cancel her sixth concert tour titled Lover Fest to support her seventh studio album Lover released in 2019. Since then, she has release three studio albums titled Folklore (2020), Evermore (2020), and Midnight (2022).

In addition to this, Swift has been re-recording her first six albums in order to reclaim the master recordings after a public battle with her former record label. She has already released two re-recorded albums in 2021 titled Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version). Her upcoming third re-recorded album Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is scheduled for released on July 7, 2023. It is the re-recording of her 2010 album Speak Now with features from Fall Out Boy and Hayley Williams.

Tickets for the US leg of her tour last year were highly popular that the Ticketmaster website crashed due to “historically unprecedented demand”. Registration for UK tickets were closed on Thursday, June 22 at 11.59pm (local time) in the UK, and closed on Friday, June 23 at 11.59pm (local time) in Ireland and Europe. Registered fans means they will receive a unique code that will allow them to buy tickets at specified dates and times.

Taylor Swift UK Tour Dates:

07/06/2023 – BT Murrayfield Stadium – Edinburgh
08/06 – BT Murrayfield Stadium – Edinburgh
14/06 – Anfield Stadium – Liverpool
15/06 – Anfield Stadium – Liverpool
18/06 – Principality Stadium – Cardiff
21/06 – Wembley Stadium – London
22/06 –  Wembley Stadium – London
28/06 – Aviva Stadium – Dublin
29/06 – Aviva Stadium – Dublin
16/08 – Wembley Stadium – London
17/08 – Wembley Stadium – London

Tickets are available to purchase here

The band announced the stretch of dates on social media with the caption, “For the first time ever – playing #Bossanova & #TrompeLeMonde in their entireties + others from the catalogue, 3 night residencies in intimate venues.”

The noisy American alt-rock band will be taking their classic 90s albums on the road in March next year. The band will start with a three-day residency at the Olympia in Dublin on the 8^th March, then play three shows at the Albert Hall in Manchester starting on the 12^th March, and before playing three consecutive dates at the O2 Forum Kentish Forum in London starting on the 16^th March.

They will then travel to Amsterdam playing three shows at the Paradiso and conclude the tour in Paris with a residency at the L’Olympia.

Tickets will be on sale from Friday 9^th June at 9 am BST / 10 am CET. For tickets see here.

Nearly 33 years ago, Pixies released their third studio album Bossanova on 4AD featuring the two energetic singles “Velouria” and “Dig for Fire”. The record reached number 3 in the UK and 70 on the US Billboard 200. Listen to the single “Velouria” below:

The following year the band released Trompe de Monde also produced by Gil Norton and released via 4AD. The critically adored album is the last Pixies record to feature bassist Kim Deal and the last album recorded before the band’s decade-long hiatus. Stand-out tracks include “Alec Eiffel” about the engineer who designed the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty, “Letter to Memphis” Black Francis’ take on Chuck Berry’s song “Memphis, Tennessee”, and the band’s upbeat cover of the Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Head On”. Listen to the cheeky single “Alec Eiffel” below:

Currently, Black Francis and the gang are embarking on the second leg of their North America in support of their latest and eighth studio album Doggerel. This March the band completed the European and UK leg of the tour at The Roundhouse in London. Released last year, the album was recorded during the pandemic in an eco-friendly studio in Gulliford and produced by English producer Tom Dalgety. The album included the three singles “There’s a Moon On“, “Vault of Heaven“, and “Dregs of Wine“. Listen to the album’s lead single “There’s a Moon On” below:

Pixies now consists of lead singer Black Francis, Joey Santiago on lead guitar, David Lovering on drums, and Paz Lenchantin on bass. In March last year, the band broke their 2 year long hiatus to drop the non-album single “Human Crime“.

See below for Pixies’ upcoming UK and Europe tour dates:

08/03/23 – Olympia – Dublin
09/03 – Olympia – Dublin
10/03 – Olympia – Dublin
12/03 – Albert Hall – Manchester
13/03 – Albert Hall – Manchester
14/03 – Albert Hall – Manchester
16/03 – O2 Forum Kentish Forum – London
17/03 – O2 Forum Kentish Forum – London
18/03 – O2 Forum Kentish Forum – London
20/03 – Paradiso – Amsterdam
21/03 – Paradiso – Amsterdam
22/03 – Paradiso – Amsterdam
25/03 – L’Olympia – Paris
26/03 – L’Olympia – Paris
27/03 – L’Olympia – Paris