Listen to Sam Fender’s stirring new single ‘Spit Of You’

Andrew Cushin has signed to Pete Doherty’s record label, Strap Originals.The 21-year-old musician from Newcastle, who is tipped to be the next Sam Fender, was announced as a new signing to the label yesterday (October 16) and is now currently recording his new EP at the Albion Rooms in Margate.Speaking about the signing, Cushin said: “I am delighted to be at a label that I know believes in my music and that is willing to support me in this project.“Both Jai and Peter have been immensely

Sam Fender has scored his second UK Number One album with his second studio LP, ‘Seventeen Going Under’.The North Shields singer-songwriter’s new record, which arrived last week (October 8), debuted at the top spot with over 44,000 chart sales – 79 per cent of which were physical copies.In addition, the album – which sees Fender earn his highest first-week sales to date, outselling the entire Top 10 combined – has also claimed the Number One spot on the vinyl albums chart, and is the biggest

Congratulations to Sam Fender, who earns his second UK Number 1 album with Seventeen Going Under on this week’s Official Albums Chart.

Olivia Rodrigo’s seemingly unstoppable debut Sour returns to Number 1 on this week’s Official Irish Albums Chart.

Sam Fender has added extra dates to his forthcoming UK headline tour for 2022.The North Shields singer-songwriter will hit the road next year in support of his second album ‘Seventeen Going Under‘.He announced nine shows earlier this month, including an appearance at Wembley Arena in London on April 1, with gigs also taking place in Nottingham (March 20), Liverpool (March 21), Glasgow (March 26) and Newcastle (April 5).Now he has added a second date at Wembley Arena on April 2 and Newcastle’s

Robyn has teamed up with the Swedish duo Smile for their new song, ‘Call My Name’ – you can hear the track below.The song is taken from the upcoming new album by Smile – Björn Yttling (Peter, Björn and John) and Joakim Åhlund (Teddybears, Caesars) – titled ‘Phantom Island’, which is set for release on November 19 via Chimp Limbs.Robyn and Åhlund have previously collaborated together on the former’s albums ‘Robyn’ (2005) and ‘Body Talk’ (2010).“I love singing ‘Call My Name’, and it was a true

Snail Mail has shared a new track called ‘Ben Franklin’ – you can listen to it below.The US singer-songwriter (aka Lindsey Jordan) released the song today (October 13) as the latest preview of her second album ‘Valentine’, which arrives on November 5 via Matador.Following on from the forthcoming record’s title track, ‘Ben Franklin’ sees Snail Mail deliver personal lyrics inspired by a break-up (“Post-rehab I’ve been feeling so small/ I miss your attention, I wish I could call“).Elsewhere, she

Listen to The Wanted‘s brand new single – Just Jared Jr These exes were seen at dinner – Celebitchy Lizzo stepped out in a totally sheer look – Popsugar Chloe Bailey‘s vocals sound amazing – Just Jared Jr

Sunflower Bean have released their first new music of 2021 with the track ‘Baby Don’t Cry’.

Michael Kiwanuka has shared his latest song ‘Beautiful Life’ – you can hear the track below.The new single was recorded by the Mercury Prize-winning artist while he was writing and demoing new tracks for his upcoming fourth record, the follow-up to 2019’s ‘KIWANUKA’.‘Beautiful Life’ will serve as the title music for Orlando von Einsiedel’s new documentary Convergence: Courage In A Crisis, which is out on Netflix today (October 12).Recorded in London alongside producer St Francis Hotel, Kiwanuka

Sam Fender is racing towards his second UK Number One, with new album ‘Seventeen Going Under’ currently outselling the rest of the Top Ten combined.The North East singer-songwriter released his second album last week (October 8), before announcing UK arena tour dates for next year.Per the Official Charts‘ midweek update, Fender’s closest rival for the top spot is Drake, whose album ‘Certified Lover Boy’ currently sits in second place.Other new entries in the Top Five include Trivium and James

Sam Fender is heading for his second Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart with his second record Seventeen Going Under. 

Sam Fender has informed fans that some deliveries of his new album, ‘Seventeen Going Under’, have been delayed by “Brexit customs issues” and “fuel shortages”.The North Shields singer-songwriter released his second album yesterday (October 8), which was previewed by the tracks ‘Howdon Aldi Death Queue’, ‘Aye’, ‘Get You Down’, ‘Spit Of You’, and the album’s title track and its acoustic version.This evening (October 9), Fender took to social media to thank fans for their support and to announce

Adele is giving fans another teaser of her new music! On Saturday, the 33-year-old British songstress had an impromptu Instagram Live where she gave fans a taste of her new era. Playing a snippet of her upcoming single, «Easy on Me,» Adele sat in front of the camera, bobbing her head to the moody tune. «There is no gold in this river that I've been washing my hands in forever/And there is hope in these waters but I can't bring myself to swim when I am drowning in the silence, baby, let me in/ Go

Britney Spears has a new furry friend.

Sam Fender enjoyed a celebratory night out in his hometown of Newcastle last night (October 7) after controversial owner Mike Ashley finally departed Newcastle United.Pictures of Fender celebrating with fans outside St James’ Park, Newcastle’s ground, have appeared on social media overnight, while earlier this morning (October 8) Fender appeared on BBC Breakfast where he recounted the night’s celebrations.“Well, we [Fender and his band] did Jools Holland and then we went straight up to St

We Are Scientists have shared a new track called ‘Sentimental Education’ – listen below.The New York duo – aka Keith Murray and Chris Cain – released the euphoric single yesterday (October 6) as the latest preview of their new album ‘Huffy’, which arrives tomorrow (October 8).Announcing the song this week, We Are Scientists said that it “was guaranteed to keep summer alive for at least a few more days”.‘Sentimental Education’ arrives with a sunkissed, beach-set video in which Murray and Cain

Sam Fender has announced his biggest UK headline tour to date for 2022 – check out the full schedule below.The North Shields singer-songwriter will hit the road next year in support of his second album ‘Seventeen Going Under’, which arrives tomorrow (October 8).Fender’s nine-show stint includes an appearance at Wembley Arena in London on April 1, with gigs also taking place in Nottingham (March 20), Liverpool (March 21), Glasgow (March 26) and Newcastle (April 5).Following the spring dates, the

Big Thief have shared a new song called ‘Change’ alongside details of a North American tour for 2022.Arriving today (October 6) the latest release follows a string of standalone singles from the New York band this year, including ‘Little Things, ‘Sparrow’ and ‘Certainty’.

Sam Fender has shared the official video for his recent single ‘Spit Of You’ starring Stephen Graham.The poignant visuals see the North Shields singer-songwriter and the British actor (This Is England, Line Of Duty) play father and son, who we follow as they watch TV, play pool and go on a camping trip together.As the clip goes on, the cracks in the pair’s relationship begin to emerge as Fender struggles to open up to his dad (“I can talk to anyone/ I can’t talk to you“).