Caity Baser on “emotional” new music: “Happiness! Sadness! Dancing! Crying! Laughing! Everything!”

Soft Play have spoken to NME about their nu-metal inspired single ‘Mirror Muscles’ and what fans can expect from their first album in six years – as well as their decision to ditch the name ‘Slaves’ name and the chances of another collab with Robbie Williams.The punk duo kickstarted a new chapter of their career back in August with snooty comeback track ‘Punk’s Dead’ and last week, they followed it up with the ferocious ‘Mirror Muscles’.“We’ve just really embraced what we were about when we first started this band,” said guitarist Laurie Vincent. “On the last two records (2016’s ‘Take Control’ and 2018’s ‘Acts Of Fear And Love’) we had veered off course accidentally trying to be something we weren’t.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Nourished By Time's Catching Chickens EP, Waxahatchee's Tigers Blood, Jlin's Akoma, and more.

Lady Gaga is teasing that she’s back in the studio working on new music.Last night (March 21), Gaga took to Instagram to post a story that shows audio waves on computer screen and layers of music, teasing that she’s been back in the studio working on new material.Shortly after, she posted another Instagram story in which she was sat by a guitar and a typewriter that had its pages blurred out.Lady Gaga posted a new story on Instagram.

The new Broadway musical The Notebook celebrated its opening night this week!

Cerys Matthews shot to fame in the 1990s as a member of Welsh rock band Catatonia and has gone on to have a hugely successful and varied career in the spotlight. She's released several solo albums and penned a number of books, but it's her weekly Radio 6 show which has really captured fans over recent years. Cerys, 54, hosts her own Sunday morning show on Radio 6 every weekend, with a huge variety of famous guests joining her.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Four Tet's Three, Heavee's Unleash, and Devon Welsh's Come With Me If You Want To Live.

Halle Bailey just dropped her brand new song “In Your Hands,” along with the accompanying music video!

Sam Fender has been teasing new music online, hinting to fans that a collaboration with The War On Drugs’ Adam Granduciel is on the way.Speculation around the Geordie guitar icon has been building over recent weeks, particularly following him joining forces with Noah Kahan on the hit single ‘Homesick’ and releasing the solo single ‘Iris’ in January.Now, the singer, songwriter and guitarist has been teasing fans online, sharing footage of himself in the studio with The War On Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel – suggesting a new collaboration is set for the near future.Taking to his Instagram page this morning (March 14), Fender is seen sitting alongside Granduciel in a studio in America, alongside a team of producers, sound engineers and other musicians.Brief snippets of the seemingly collaborative track are also shared on the Stories, hinting that the song is going to be just as anthemic as expected, and dominated by upbeat riffs. You can check out the posts on Fender’s Instagram page now, although the stories are set to expire later today.The update around new music from Sam Fender comes after the artist shared special editions of his commemorative St James’ Park picture discs – made in celebration of his huge 2023 Newcastle shows.He teased the limited run of records via posters and QR codes scattered across his hometown, each showing a Newcastle United shirt that made a nod to his albums.

Zayn Malik made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show!

Renowned singer-songwriter Eddi Reader is bringing her highly-anticipated spring tour to the Fair City.

Ariana Grande wants the hate to stop.

Riley is growing up. And that brings out a whole new set of emotions to the animated sequel Inside Out 2.

Kesha has previewed some new music on social media, hinting that her next era is about to begin – check out the posts below.Yesterday evening (March 6), the singer-songwriter shared a 42-second video soundtracked by a snippet of an ethereal unheard song. “I’ve been waiting for you, everything’s changed now,” she sings.The grainy, vintage-looking footage sees Kesha disrobe and walk into a stream.

NewJeans have teased that they potentially have a tour and new music on the way.NewJeans recently made an appearance at the Billboard Women in Music 2024 event in Los Angeles, where they took home the award for Group of the Year. It’s notably the first time the award has been given out since 2015, when Fifth Harmony won the trophy.Prior to the event, group were interviewed on the red carpet, where they were asked about potential touring plans.

Romy has spoken to NME about being back in the studio with The xx, and revealed if she has plans for more solo material. Watch our interview above.The dance artist spoke to NME on the red carpet of the 2024 BRIT Awards, where she was nominated in the Best British Dance Act category on the night.

CMAT has spoken to NME about the rising popularity of country music in the mainstream, as well as new music and plans to start a religion devoted to Kylie Minogue. Watch our interview above.Speaking to NME at the BRIT Awards 2024 – where the singer, real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, was nominated for International artist of the year – told us how the Australian pop icon inspired her as a child.“She is the love of my life and the most important woman.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Elton John’s touring life may have come to an end last year with his five-year, 330-concert worldwide Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, but the work continues, including recording new music. “He’s been working away,” says his husband and manager David Furnish. “I don’t think you’re going to have to wait too long [for new music].

St Vincent has spoken about her love of The Last Dinner Party and revealed more about what fans can expect from recently-announced album ‘All Born Screaming’. Watch our video interview with her above.It was during the red carpet for the BRIT Awards 2024 that the singer, songwriter and guitarist – real name Annie Clark – caught up with NME, shortly before taking to the stage to present The Last Dinner Party with the Rising Star Award.“I came across them the same way everybody did, by checking out their debut album [‘Prelude To Ecstasy’],” she said, recalling how she first came across the British band.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Faye Webster's Underdressed at the Symphony, Squarepusher's Dostrotime, Sheer Mag's Playing Favorites, and more.

Ariana Grande is opening up about what inspired her to release her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine, which is set to drop on March 8.