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The Japanese House has shared their new single ‘Sad To Breathe’ and announced her forthcoming second album ‘In The End It Always Does’.The track, a bright yet heartbreaking ballad, is co-produced by The Japanese House (real name born Amber Bain) along with The 1975‘s George Daniel and Chloe Kraemer (Rex Orange County, Lava La Rue, Glass Animals).“I wrote ‘Sad To Breathe’ some time ago, it’s one of the oldest songs on the record,” said Bain. “It was very different back then. It’s gone from being solely electronic to what it is now, mostly live/acoustic instrumentation.“It’s about that desperate feeling when someone leaves you and the disbelief that they could.

On June 2, Foo Fighters will release But Here We Are, the Dave Grohl-led rock band's 11th album and the first since the death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins.

The Japanese House, a.k.a. Amber Bain, has announced details of a new album.

After a year of loss, mourning and personal reflection, Foo Fighters are ready to release their first new album following the death of the rock band’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins, in March 2022.

Rancid have announced plans to release new album ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’ this summer.The US punk-rock band’s 10th studio LP will come out on June 2 via Epitaph Records and is their first since 2017’s ‘Trouble Maker’.As a first taster, the band have shared the title track from their forthcoming album, the video for which you can view below.The record, which will feature 16 tracks, coincides with their forthcoming UK and European tour which kicks off in Italy at Slam Dunk on the same day the album is released.The tour was set to call at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on June 20, but it has now been upgraded to the OVO Arena Wembley on the same date.The band will also play a second gig at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester the following night (June 21).

Arnold Schwarzenegger has some thoughts to share, and fans will be able to read them all in his upcoming book, BE USEFUL: Seven Tools for Live.

Sufjan Stevens has announced his new album ‘Reflections’ along with new single ‘Ekstasis’.The album is a studio recording of his score for the ballet by choreographer Justin Peck, and was performed by pianists Timo Andres and Conor Hanick. The record is set for release on May 19 via Asthmatic Kitty Records.Speaking about how ‘Ekstasis’ captures the mood of ‘Reflections’, Stevens said: “It is about energy, light and duality.

bar italia, the London indie rock trio of Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi, and Sam Fenton, have announced details of their debut album. Tracey Denim will be released digitally and on CD on May 19 with a vinyl release to follow on September 8.

The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die and Fit For An Autopsy have joined forces to create a new supergroup, Better Lovers. Check out their debut single below.The newly-formed group is comprised of former Dillinger frontman Greg Puciato, Every Time I Die members Jordan Buckley and Steven Micciche, Fit For An Autopsy guitarist Will Putney, and Orbs’ drummer Clayton ‘Goose’ Holyoak.According to Putney – who also won a Grammy in 2021 for his work on Body Count’s album, ‘Carnivore’ – the band is a “group of loaded weapons all firing at full power”, and promises to deliver the “next chapter” of each member’s career.Now, the five-piece supergroup have shared their debut single, ‘30 Under 13’ – a blistering four-minute track that the members claim provides the perfect introduction to Better Lovers.

Katie Price is picking up the pantomime baton once again this Christmas. Announcing this sparkling news over on Instagram, she wrote next to an official poster for Shone Productions Ltd's rendition of Sleeping Beauty: "I'm beyond excited for this...Catch me as Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool over Christmas [various emojis]. Head to my stories for a link to tickets #carabosse #sleepingbeauty #pantomime #liverpool." In addition to the many scheduled family shows, an "adults-only" incarnation will reportedly play on December 27 too.

BLACKPINK at Coachella, there’s no need to freak.The beloved K-Pop group, who just became the first Korean act to ever headline Coachella, is embarking on a four-show stadium ‘Encore’ of their ‘Born Pink Tour’ this August. On Aug.

Gengahr have announced their upcoming fourth album ‘Red Sun Titans’ and shared new single ‘In The Moment’ along with details of a UK tour.‘In The Moment’ is the second single from the album, following the comeback track ‘The Ladder‘, which was released back in February.“‘In The Moment’ reflects upon the necessity to break away from our daily routine and create meaningful memories,” said frontman Felix Bushe. “As much as sunny days and laughter with friends, ‘In The Moment’ celebrates the late hours without inhibition, where dreams lead and tomorrow lingers.”Bushe also shared that new album ‘Red Sun Titans’ is a record “caught in between two worlds”, and “sits at that crossroads where the past is still in view and to be learned from, but the future is there for the taking.”‘Red Sun Titans’ is set for release on June 9 via Liberator Music. The album was produced by Matt Glasbey (alt-J, Coldplay) and Charlie Andrew (Wolf Alice, London Grammar, Bloc Party, all three alt-J albums).The LP follows 2020’s ‘Sanctuary’ which Bushe claimed to be their most intimate album yet sharing, “I got the chance to go down the rabbit hole and make my own experiences personal.”1. ‘Alkali’2. ‘Red Sun Titans’3. ‘From Beruit (Interlude)’4. ‘A Ladder’5. ‘In The Moment’6. ‘Heels To The Moon’7. ‘Floating In The Undercurrent (Interlude)’8. ‘White Lightning’9. ‘Suburbia’10. ‘In My Way’11. ‘The Interview’12. ‘Haunted Spaces (Interlude)’13. ‘Napoleon’14. ‘Collapse’The band will also embark on a UK headlining tour in support of the LP.

Public Image Ltd have announced their first new album in eight years and an accompanying UK tour for later in the year.The album, titled ‘End Of World’, is set for release on August 11 and is dedicated to frontman John Lydon‘s late wife Nora Forster, who died last week at the age of 80. She had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for five years and Lydon had been her full-time carer.‘End Of World’ features the song ‘Hawaii’ as its closing track, which Lydon had written as a “love letter” to Forster. The band had used the song in their bid to represent Ireland at this year’s  Eurovision Song Contest, but they lost out to Dublin quarter Wild Youth.“Nora loved the album, she wouldn’t have wanted us to postpone it or change any of our plans,” Lydon said in a press release.

SZA has announced a string of new tour dates, spanning across the UK, Europe and North America.Having recently finished a series of sold-out tour dates, SZA has revived her ‘SOS’ tour with ten new performances in Europe and twenty-one dates in North America.The second leg of the tour will see the Grammy-winning R&B artist perform at arenas in Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich, Berlin and Cologne, before moving through the UK for four shows. This includes two consecutive nights at London’s O2 Arena.All European dates will take place throughout June and will end with one performance in Dublin’s 3Arena.

Fatboy Slim has announced the line-up for 2023’s edition of All Back to Minehead festival.Following last year’s inaugural event, the festival returns to Butlin’s Minehead resort from November 10-13. Tickets are available now and can be found here.The 2023 line-up includes Jodie Harsh, Marshall Jefferson, Mella Dee, Sally C, Saoirse and Shanti Celeste.

SZA has been announced as the latest headliner set to appear at the 2023 Open’er festival, which will take place in Poland this summer.The long-running festival will be held at Gdynia-Kosakowo Airport in Gdynia and will run from June 28 to July 1.The singer-songwriter – whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe – will perform on the second night of the festival (June 29), in the headline slot. She also joins other previously announced headliners at the four-day stint – including a co-headline set with Lil Nas X and Lizzo on June 28, and Kendrick Lamar, who will close the festival with his performance on July 1.Arctic Monkeys were the first leading act to be added to the bill.

Kaytranada and Aminé are cooking something up called KAYTRAMINÉ. Precisely what is uncertain, but from the looks of a trailer released today (April 4), it looks to be a musical collaboration of some kind.

EXCLUSIVE: Broadway casting director Benton Whitley announced today the creation of Whitley Theatrical, a New York City-based casting and producing office for theater, film, and television.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that energy suppliers can resume requesting new deductions or increases to existing deductions for Fuel Direct ongoing consumption payments, but must have the claimant’s consent first. For new requests, suppliers must also get a claimant’s consent before the request can be sent to the DWP.

The Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr has announced a new solo album ‘Melodies On Hiatus’ and shared lead single ‘100-99’. Check it out below.The LP marks the fifth solo album for the guitarist and songwriter, following on from his 2018 release ‘Francis Trouble’.