Author: Press Room
Glen Matlock has responded to former frontman John Lydon describing the current iteration of Sex Pistols as a “tribute act”, and said whether or not he can see the singer ever rejoining the line-up. The discussion from the bassist comes as he is the subject of a new documentary called I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol. Directed by Andre Relis (Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon) and Nick Mead (Who Do I Think I Am?), the film is out now on Apple TV and Prime Video, and is based on his 1996 memoir of the same title. Featuring guest…
The Durutti Column, the cult Manchester band who returned the moment they arrived, have, in fact, returned. Following the January reissue of their beloved debut, Return of the Durutti Column, Vini Reilly’s trio has lined up a new album, Renascent, for release on July 31 via London Records. Check out a single called “Liars” below, along with album art designed by two original illustrators for the band’s old label Factory: Mark Holt and Hamish Muir of 8vo.Backed by longtime percussionist Bruce Mitchell and player-producer Keir Stewart, Reilly came back to the studio at a time of snowballing recognition for his…
A month after returning with a Yōsui Inoue cover and news of a new label deal, Cornelius has announced his Eat Your Own Ears debut, Refractions. The Japanese composer and songwriter recruited guests including his Bad Advice/Mind Train collaborator Arto Lindsay, former Yura Yura Teikoku guitarist Shintaro Sakamoto, Bid from the British punk band the Monochrome Set, and Sean Ono Lennon. Listen to the Lennon-featured “Aeons” below and scroll down to see Cornelius’ tour dates in Japan and London. The album arrives on August 19.Ono Lennon has history with Cornelius, having invited him to join an iteration of his mother’s Plastic…
It must seem very easy to have a very famous father and grandfather who make music and throw yourself into the magical world of pop. And indeed, it probably is. How many “sons of” have we seen moving in the same directions as the family? In all fields, not just when they sing.Now that we've done this mental count, ask yourself: how many of the children you visualized gave birth to something interesting? We found one, and it is Paolo Antonacci. His first album was released last Friday. For those who haven't understood, he is Biagio's son and Gianni Morandi's…
A decidedly controversial album full of contrasting elements, the debut of this mysterious Polish project called KUR.NU.GI.A. which, starting from the cover – depicting a… Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
Olivia Rodrigo has revealed the full tracklist for her upcoming album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’, and titles include ‘Maggots For Brains’ and ‘U + Me = <3’. The new record will be the third from the pop star, following on from her critically acclaimed 2021 debut album ‘Sour’ and the highly-praised 2023 follow-up, ‘Guts’. It is set for release June 12, and already Rodrigo has described it as “experimental” and full of “sad love songs”, dropped the singles ‘Drop Dead’ and ‘The Cure’, and confirmed that the record will be centred around the feelings…
In front of Courtney Love he said, “You act like you're God's gift to fucking rock 'n' roll.” Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
On June 12th at 10:30 am SPOT Music Fest opens its doors to a special event: SPOT Off Campus free entry with Riccardo Zanottivocalist and frontman of Nuclear Tactical Penguins. The singer-songwriter will be a guest on a live episode of the podcast hosted by Michele Monina and from Massimiliano Longodirector of All Music Italy. The event is designed in particular for students from the western area of Milan and for anyone who wants to get closer to the way in which a path in Italian music is built today. Reservation is mandatory, places are limited to 1,000. Let's discover…
Former The Magic Gang frontman Jack Kaye has spoken to NME about launching his solo career with debut single ‘Dora’, as well as the band’s split, and the lessons learned about finding “happiness and contentment” in a challenging landscape for alternative and independent artists. Two years after The Magic Gang played their final show, bowing out after 11 years and two studio albums with an emotional farewell at London’s Roundhouse, vocalist and guitarist Kaye marked his return under his own name. The familiarly hooky and melodically-minded ‘Dora’, bolstered by backing vocals from singer Asya Fairchild, tells the story of “a…
TOustin in March moves at a kind of controlled chaos – gear being lugged down sunburnt sidewalks, bands downing their weight in tacos as they sprint between sets, and dusty alleyways pressed into service as makeshift venues. Swapmeet seemed to thrive in that churn. Across five days at SXSW 2026, the Adelaide four-piece played 13 shows. They swear it wasn't a dare, even if it sure sounds like one. The band, who draw loosely from four decades of indie rock – from the Pixies' explosive choruses to the hushed intensity of Big Thief – are nothing if not relentlessly eager.…
