Vampire Weekend add extra Brixton Academy show to 2024 UK and Ireland tour - Music news - NewsLocker (2024)

Vampire Weekend have announced an extra London date for their 2024 UK and Ireland tour – find all the details below.READ MORE:Vampire Weekend – ‘Only God Was Above Us’ review: back to the Big AppleThe NYC band are due to hit the road this November in support of their fifth album ‘Only God Was Above Us’, which was released on April 5.
Ezra Koenig and co. were already scheduled to play two nights at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on December 4 and 5, as

Orlando Bloom wrote Katy Perry 'a mission statement' when they first started dating

Orlando Bloom wanted to articulate his "crazy feelings" in a letter.

Girl in Red Covers Talking Heads’ ‘Girlfriend Is Better’ for Upcoming Tribute Album

On the LP, Miley Cyrus covers "Psycho Killer," Lorde performs "Take Me to the River," and Paramore sings "Burning Down the House"

Courteeners, English Teacher, Louis Tomlinson honoured at first ever Northern Music Awards

Courteeners, English Teacher and Louis Tomlinson were among the acts to be honoured at the first-ever Northern Music Awards.
The inaugural ceremony – hosted by the UK’s largest music therapy charity, Nordoff And Robbins – took place at the Albert Hall in Manchester last night (April 23) to celebrate northern artists, festivals, venues and industry figures.READ MORE: English Teacher: a vital voice from the heart of UK guitar musicPresented by BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Chris Hawkins,

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Billie Eilish Would Like to Reintroduce Herself

To make her best album yet, the superstar had to revisit her past self and rethink everything

Dominic Fike Shares Eight New Songs He ‘Can’t Live Without’ in Visual Project ’14 Minutes’

The songs are not yet on streaming, but the musician uploaded the video to YouTube on Tuesday following a surprise release event in West Hollywood

John Lennon’s ‘Help!’ guitar going up for auction after being lost for 50 years

A guitar used by both John Lennon and George Harrison, which appeared in the movie Help!, is headed to auction after being lost for 50 years.READ MORE: The Beatles: Get Backreview: Peter Jackson’s long and winding but utterly unmissable epicThe model is a 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, made in the early ’60s by Bavarian manufacturer Framus. It famously appeared in the Beatles movie Help!, as Lennon used it to perform a rendition of ‘You’ve Got To Hide Your Lo

Lou Gramm on Foreigner’s Long-Awaited Rock Hall Induction: ‘Justice Has Been Done’

He's thrilled the band is finally getting recognized by the institution — but not happy that they may only be allowed to play "I Want to Know What Love Is"

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Olly Alexander to make special appearance in ‘EastEnders’ next month

Olly Alexander is set to make an appearance on EastEnders next month.READ MORE: Years & Years – ‘Night Call’ review: escapism rules on Olly Alexander’s solo debutThe Years & Years singer is this year’s UK Eurovision Song Contest entrant, and will be visiting Walford as part of his rehearsal process.
According to the BBC, Alexander will be heading to the fictional Queen Vic pub after finishing up rehearsals for his Eurovision performance nearby.
Alexander has

Art Brut announce new ‘best of’ compilation along with UK and European tour

Art Brut have announced details of new ‘best of’ compilations, set for release this summer, as well as an upcoming UK and European tour. Find the details below.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Art Brut’s Eddie ArgosAnnounced today (April 24), the new releases from the Perennial pop enthusiasts are due to arrive on July 4 via Demon Records and Edsel, and will see them share two compilations of their greatest hits.
The first of which comes

Katy Perry teases 'biggest song' yet co-written by rising star Lu Kala

Katy Perry has teased a new song that is "coming" and introduced the co-writer.

Coachella facing a $28,000 after Lana Del Rey was 13 minutes late to stage

Lana Del Rey looks likely to cost Coachella just under $30,000 for her lateness.

Pet Shop Boys respond to comparisons of ‘It’s A Sin’ to Olly Alexander’s Eurovision entry ‘Dizzy’

Pet Shop Boys have responded to the recent comparisons of their classic single ‘It’s A Sin’ to Olly Alexander’s Eurovision entry ‘Dizzy’.
Alexander released the track last month ahead of the Years & Years singer representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden next month.READ MORE: Pet Shop Boys: “This is our queer album”‘Dizzy’ was co-written by Alexander and electronic producer Danny L Harle(Charli XC

The Cult add extra London show to 2024 UK anniversary tour

The Cult have added an extra London show to their upcoming anniversary tour. Check out ticket details below.
The announcement comes just days after the rock icons announced details of an upcoming UK tour for the end of 2024 – which will see them celebrate 40 years as a band.
Upcoming shows will be held in 10 cities across the country, and mark the milestone anniversary of Ian Astbury and co. coming together as we recognise them today – swapping their name from the original title &lsq

Deep Purple unveil new album =1

Deep Purple have a new album on the way, their first containing new material in four years.

Manchester’s Co-Op Live boss is “not embarrassed” by gig postponements, as they “focus on ensuring a consistent total power supply”

Organisers at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena have shared a new update on the venue, saying that they are “not embarrassed” by recent gig postponements, and instead “focusing on ensuring a consistent total power supply”.READ MORE:UK grassroots venues “going over a cliff” without urgent government action or investment from arenasThe new venue, which is the UK’s largest indoor arena, is located opposite Manchester’s Etihad Stadium, and feat

Dasha Wants to Get Country Music Audiences Dancing Again With Viral Song ‘Austin’

Buoyed by her TikTok hit and its choreographed line dance, the previously unknown singer wants to make the most of her moment

Dasha Wants to Get Country Music Audiences Dancing Again With Hit Song ‘Austin’

Buoyed by her TikTok fame and a choreographed line dance, the previously unknown singer wants to make the most of her moment

Garbage are in the studio working on a new album, “looking for the shards of life and humanity”

Garbage have revealed that they are currently in the studio working on a new album.READ MORE: Garbage’s Shirley Manson: “We’re losing bands from working class beginnings and risk-takers”The Shirley Manson-fronted band released their seventh and latest full-length record, ‘No Gods No Masters’, in 2021. During a recent interview with NME, Garbage reflected on the positive reaction to the LP and spoke about what’s to come.
“I was really delighted that

ZEROBASEONE are ready for the summer in new ‘Sweat’ music video

K-pop boyband ZEROBASEONE have dropped the music video for their new single, ‘Sweat’, a cut off their upcoming mini-album, ‘You Had Me At Hello’.READ MORE:ZEROBASEONE: “We wanted to debut, but then it just became this really big thing that we didn’t expect”
In the music video for ‘Sweat’, the members of ZEROBASEONE perform the song and its energetic choreography on a stage that’s right in the middle of a water park. Footage of the membe

ZEROBASEONE are ready for summer in new ‘Sweat’ music video

K-pop boyband ZEROBASEONE have dropped their latest pre-release single, ‘Sweat’, a cut off their upcoming mini-album.READ MORE:ZEROBASEONE: “We wanted to debut, but then it just became this really big thing that we didn’t expect”
ZEROBASEONE unveiled the new song today (April 24) at 6pm KST alongside an accompanying music video for the track, which is dubbed a “special summer video”. In the music video, the members of ZEROBASEONE are performing the song&

Upcoming K-pop concerts, tours and music festivals in Asia: SEVENTEEN, aespa, NCT and more

Borders are open, live music is back and the K-pop touring cycle is in full swing. Stars including SEVENTEEN, aespa and NCT Dream are touring the world with new tunes in tow – and hitting Asia very soon.
While some of those artists are staging their own headline shows, others are on the line-ups of music festivals with both multi-genre and Hallyu-only line-ups. The announcements have been coming thick and fast of late so NME‘s decided to help with a handy list of K-pop concerts and m

Posthumous Johnny Cash album, Songwriter, set for release

Johnny Cash's son has worked on the 11 songs making them hone in on his late father's vocals and acoustic guitar.

Lily Allen penning country and western-style songs after slating Beyonce's Cowboy Carter

Lily Allen has revealed her new music is in a country and western style.

Deep Purple share details of new album ‘=1’

Deep Purple have shared details of a new studio album titled ‘=1’, set for release later this year.READ MORE: Deep Purple – ‘Whoosh!’ review: rockers’ 21st record is stupidly fun and outrageously sillyThe record is set to drop on July 19 via earMUSIC. It also marks the rock veteran’s first full-length release since 2021, when they dropped the covers album ‘Turning To Crime’, and first LP of original material since 2020 with ‘Whoosh!&rsq

Katy Perry teases return with “one of her biggest songs” yet

Katy Perry has hinted that she’ll be returning with a new single soon.READ MORE:Katy Perry – ‘Smile’ review: pop icon sounds somewhat recharged, but lacks the fireworks of oldSpeaking at an American Idol event in Los Angeles this week, Perry revealed that she has written “one of [her] biggest songs that has yet to come out” with the help of Congolese-Canadian singer Lu Kala.
“But it’s coming out,” she added, before telling Lu Kala: &ldq

Youjoung addresses departure from BBGirls: “I’ll always be here”

Former BBGirls member Youjoung has addressed her “sudden” departure from the K-pop girl group in a new Instagram post.READ MORE:10 incredible K-dramas to check out in May 2024, starring Wi Ha-joon, Song Kang-ho and more
Earlier this week, BBGirls announced that long-time member Youjoung would be leaving the group after eight years. The news came shortly after the quartet left Warner Music Korea following “after long and sufficient discussions about future activities”, and

Peter Frampton calls Ozzy Osbourne “the Betty White” of rock music

Peter Frampton has shared his thoughts about his upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, likening Ozzy Osbourne to Betty White in the process.READ MORE:The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has turned into a museum. Time for changeFollowing yesterday’s news that Frampton and Osbourne will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year, Frampton spoke to Rolling Stone about the honour.
When asked about Ozzy’s induction, Frampton compared the Princ

Megan Thee Stallion's lawyer responds to harassment lawsuit

Megan Thee Stallion's lawyer has denied the allegations.

Sampha and Yussef Dayes lead the way with two nominations each at The Ivor Novello Awards

The Ivors Academy announces the nominations for The Ivors 2024 with Amazon Music, recognising and celebrating outstanding