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Florence Welch has returned to the stage for the first time since undergoing emergency surgery last month, and performed two duets with Ethel Cain.Taking place at the MEO Kalorama festival in Lisbon, Portugal, the performance marked the first headlining set by Florence + The Machine since the band were forced to cancel several live shows in August.At the time, Welch declared that although she doesn’t “really feel strong enough” to share details on her ordeal with fans just yet, the emergency surgery last month “saved her life”.“I’m so sorry that I had to cancel the last couple of shows,” she wrote, explaining that it was unrelated to a broken foot that caused the postponement of a UK tour at the start of the year.A post shared by Florence Welch (@florence)Now, it seems that the singer is on the road to recovery, as she not only made her return to the stage for her headline slot but also surprised fans by joining Ethel Cain on stage.Before the headline set with her band, Welch made a surprise appearance during Cain’s afternoon set, joining her for a duet of ‘Thoroughfare’ from the latter’s debut album ‘Preacher’s Daughter’, which arrived last year.Cain then went on to return the favour during the headline set later that day, and joined Welch and co. for a powerful joint performance of ‘Morning Elvis’ – the closing track from Florence + The Machine’s 2022 record ‘Dance Fever’.‘Morning Elvis’ was first performed by the two last year, when they both joined forces in Denver.

Taylor Swift has celebrated the ongoing success of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ by sharing a series of photographs of her with collaborators Post Malone and Florence Welch. Check them out below.The polaroids were shared by the pop icon on Instagram last night (April 28), as she celebrated the new album debuting at Number One on the Billboard 200 chart, and selling over 2.6million units in America.“My mind is blown.

“The Tortured Poets Department,” on Friday. The highly anticipated release features collaborations with Post Malone and Florence and the Machine, and includes songs such as “Fortnight,” “Florida!!!,” “So Long, London,” “Clara Bow,” “Down Bad” and more. Fan theories have already run wild about the album’s subject matter.

Florence Welch is getting candid with fans about a recent medical emergency that led to the cancellation of several recent shows.Just days after the Florence and The Machine frontwoman announced she would need to nix a number of forthcoming gigs, Welch took to Instagram on Sunday to share something of an explanation.«I’m so sorry that I had to cancel the last couple of shows,» Welch wrote. «My feet are fine, I had to have emergency surgery for reasons I don’t really feel strong enough to go into yet, but it saved my life.»While Welch opted not to get into the specifics of what surgery she underwent or what necessitated the emergency surgery, she assured fans she'll «back to close out the in Lisbon and Malaga.

Much-loved vocalist Florence Welch has opened up on the life-saving surgery she was forced to undergo last week after having no choice but to cancel some of the shows of her Dance Fever tour.The Florence and The Machine frontwoman explained to her 2.2 million Instagram followers today (Sunday 27 August) that she'd gone under the knife for a health concern she wishes to keep private for the time-being. In the post, the continued: "I'm so sorry that I had to cancel the last couple of shows.

Florence + The Machine have unveiled a new career-spanning compilation playlist titled ‘Under Heaven Over Hell’.Personally curated by frontwoman Florence Welch, the playlist features 39 tracks from all five of the band’s studio albums including 2009’s ‘Lungs’, 2011’s ‘Ceremonials’, 2015’s ‘How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful‘, 2018’s ‘High As Hope‘ and 2022’s ‘Dance Fever‘. Listen to the compilation here.Announcing the playlist on her official Instagram page, Welch posted a photo of the cover with a caption that read: “We seem to have so many new Indoctrinates at the shows so as a welcome to our new followers, and a thank you to everyone who truly embraced ‘Dance Fever’ in the most creative and beautiful ways, We created an FATM anthology, a collection of songs from the last 5 albums.”A post shared by Florence Welch (@florence)She continued: “Options for listening are: running through a field, in a haunted house, drinking fake blood and crying glitter, Drunk in a clown suit, Calling like a crow for a boyfor a body in the garden, But would love to hear your suggestions.”Welch is currently spending the summer headlining festivals across Europe in celebration of 2022’s ‘Dance Fever‘.

Florence Welch had an emotional reaction to seeing one of her songs feature at the end of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3.Just as it did in the first two movies, music plays an important role in Vol. 3;  and the film’s emotional conclusion hit fans even harder thanks to the inclusion of the Florence + The Machine classic ‘Dog Days Are Over’.

Florence + The Machine have shared the moody new track ‘Mermaids’, which explores the grey English weather and society’s darker side.The new single arrived today (April 21), and sees the band pair dark and dance-inspired instrumentals with the ethereal vocals of frontwoman, Florence Welch. It also captures the same essence as seen with their latest full-length effort, 2022’s Dance Fever.Produced by Dave Bayley, the densely layered song references mermaids with “sharp teeth” who appear late at night to drink, dance and “sacrifice a human heart”.With lines including: “I remember falling through these streets / Somewhat out of place, if not for the drunkenness /It makes my chest hurt to think of it,” and “shining under lights from shitty clubs and doing shitty drugs / And hugging girls that smelt like Britney Spears and coconuts,” it’s possible that the track hints at Welch’s nine years of sobriety, and explores a darker side of society.The single comes after several weeks of the band teasing new music on social media.

Florence Welch has shared a snippet of new music in a short video which sees her lying in the bath as a mermaid.The clip, which you can view below, sees Florence + The Machine’s frontwoman briefly warbling as her scaly mermaid’s tail hangs out of the tub.Welch did not share any additional details about the new song, only sharing a link for fans to pre-save which you can do here.It comes weeks after her band’s cover of No Doubt’s classic ‘Just A Girl’ for season two of Yellowjackets.A post shared by Florence Welch (@florence)“I’m such a huge fan of Yellowjackets and this era of music, and this song especially had a huge impact on me growing up, so I was thrilled to be asked to interpret it in a ‘deeply unsettling’ way for the show,” said Welch of the cover. “We tried to really add some horror elements to this iconic song to fit the tone of the show.

Florence + The Machine has covered No Doubt‘s ‘Just A Girl’ for the trailer of the new season of Yellowjackets – check it out below.The cover of No Doubt’s 1995 hit was produced by Florence Welch and Mark Bowen of IDLES, and is now available to download and stream ahead of the premiere of season two of Yellowjackets in two weeks’ time.“I’m such a huge fan of Yellowjackets and this era of music, and this song especially had a huge impact on me growing up, so I was thrilled to be asked to interpret it in a ‘deeply unsettling’ way for the show,” said Welch. “We tried to really add some horror elements to this iconic song to fit the tone of the show.

Florence + The Machine have teased a new cover version of No Doubt‘s ‘Just A Girl’ from Yellowjackets season two.Taking to social media yesterday (March 6), frontwoman Florence Welch shared a brief video of herself looking through a rack of tour outfits backstage. The singer eventually finds a blue and yellow letterman jacket with the Yellowjackets logo emblazoned on the back.Welch then puts the item on above her dress and turns to face the camera.

Florence + The Machine‘s ‘King’ in front of Florence Welch on The Late Late Show this week – see the clip below.The comedian and actor (Big Mouth, Don’t Worry Darling) appeared on the US chat show on Tuesday (October 11), where he was interviewed by host James Corden alongside Welch.During the chat, Kroll explained that he was a “big fan” of Welch’s music and told the “weird story” of how he participated in a dance class in lockdown. “It was me, two other guys and like 45 women,” he recalled.“The song that [the choreographer] chose was a song called ‘King’ by Florence + The Machine.

Florence + The Machine frontwoman Florence Welch received a unique gift during a recent show, with a fan throwing a fake severed hand on-stage.The humourous incident took place while the band was performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City, as part of their ongoing ‘Dance Fever’ world tour.

Florence Welch has spoken out about her sobriety.The Florence + The Machine singer, who has been sober for eight years, reflected on her current life without alcohol in a new interview on the Spotify podcast The Way We Are With Munroe Bergdorf.“In terms of navigating being in the public eye, I think sobriety is the best thing I ever did,” she explained.“It took me a long time to come to terms with the fact that I had a problem with drinking because I was one of those drinkers where it was all or nothing. If I enjoy my drinking, I can’t control it and if I control my drinking, I don’t enjoy it.”Welch went on to say that around the time of the release of her 2011 album ‘Ceremonials’ was the point that her relationship with alcohol needed controlling.“It was like the glamour and the grandeur of ‘Ceremonials’ that created this shield of how chaotic it was behind the scenes which is why I think that record is so dark,” she said.Welch added: “Sobriety was really lonely.

Florence Welch covered ‘Margaritaville’ alongside Jimmy Buffet on a recent episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – check out the video below.Welch appeared on the US chat show twice this week in support of Florence + The Machine‘s fifth album ‘Dance Fever’, which came out today (May 13). The band performed their single ‘My Love’ on Wednesday’s edition (May 11), with a live version of ‘King’ airing on Fallon last night (May 12).Welch was also interviewed by Jimmy Fallon after participating in the host’s ‘Audition Suggestion Box’ segment on the former episode.

Florence + The Machine performed their recent single ‘King’ on yesterday’s episode (May 12) of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – check out the video below.The London band appeared on the US chat show for the second night after playing ‘My Love’ during Wednesday’s instalment (May 11), which also included an interview with frontwoman Florence Welch.Welch and co. delivered a dramatic live rendition of the Jack Antonoff co-produced/co-written song, the first to be lifted from F+TM’s fifth album ‘Dance Fever’ (out today, May 13).Watch Florence + The Machine perform ‘King’ on Fallon here:Elsewhere on Wednesday’s episode, Welch joined Fallon for the ‘Audience Suggestion Box’ segment of his show – where she, Fallon and Jimmy Buffett sang the latter’s 1977 song ‘Margaritaville’ – before speaking to Fallon more in-depth about the making of her new record.In a four-star review, NME said that ‘Dance Fever’ boasts “gorgeously expressive songs”, adding: “This 14-track collection reflects a new sense of resolve, packing an invigorated spirit into powerful, sneakily thrilling pop.”Florence + The Machine will showcase the album on a UK and Ireland headline tour in November.

Florence + The Machine have shared details for a five-date Australian and New Zealand tour, taking their upcoming ‘Dance Fever’ album Down Under in the first quarter of 2023.The run will start in Perth on Saturday March 4, when Florence Welch and co. take to the stage at the RAC Arena.

Florence Welch has said her upcoming new album ‘Dance Fever’ sounds like her 2009 debut ‘Lungs’ but “with more self-knowledge”.Following on from 2018’s ‘High As Hope’, Florence + The Machine will release their fifth studio effort on May 13 via Polydor. It was produced by Welch along with Jack Antonoff and Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley.During a recent interview with British Vogue, Welch explained: “[‘Dance Fever’ is] ‘Lungs’ with more self-knowledge.”She continued: “I’m kind of winking at my own creation.

Florence + The Machine debuted new music as they returned to the stage in Newcastle last night (April 15). Check out fan-shot footage and see the full setlist below.The London band performed their first show since October 2019 at the 2,100-capacity O2 City Hall ahead of releasing their fifth studio album, ‘Dance Fever’, on May 13.Emerging in front of a theatre curtain that displayed a projected “F+TM” logo, the group opened with cathartic hit ‘Shake It Out’ before giving recent single ‘King’ its live debut.

Florence + The Machine have shared a new Glass Animals remix of their recent single ‘My Love’ – listen to it below.Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley co-wrote/co-produced the original track alongside Florence Welch, and worked on F+TM’s upcoming fifth studio album ‘Dance Fever’ along with Jack Antonoff.Today (April 1) Welch and co. have released Bayley’s new take on ‘My Love’, which takes the song even further into the dancefloor realm via throbbing electronic drums, synths and glitchy vocal samples.“Wavey Davey did SO GOOD here,” Welch said while announcing the rework.

Florence + The Machine have announced two intimate US shows for next month. Tickets will be available here.The London band, who shared plans for their fifth album ‘Dance Fever’ last week, will be playing Los Angeles Theatre on April 29 and Alice Tully Hall in New York City on May 6.

Florence + The Machine have announced three intimate UK shows for next month.The London band, who detailed their fifth album ‘Dance Fever’ last week, will take to the stage at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall (April 15), Blackburn’s King George’s Hall (16) and London’s Theatre Royal (19).Per an official listing, Florence Welch and co. “will play music from the new album for the first time, along with some favourites from previous albums”.

Florence Welch is bringing a musical adaptation of to Broadway! The Florence + the Machine frontwoman has been tapped to write the music for the stage production of F.