Author: Press Room
Ride have announced their newest shows in three years on the ‘Here And Now’ 2027 tour. Andy Bell has been on tour with Oasis for their reunion shows and releasing his third solo album ‘Pinball Wanderer’, while bassist Steve Queralt has released his debut solo album ‘Swallow‘. Now, Bell, Queralt, Mark Gardener and Laurence “Loz” Colbert are set to reunite on February 12 to play a number of Ride classics. They’ll kick off their tour in Bournemouth, following up with a huge show at Brixton Academy on Februart 12. It will be 34 years since their 1992 show which was…
To mark 25 years since the release of The Strokes' seminal debut 'Is This It', producer Gordon Raphael has spoken to NME about the album's impact and legacy, as well as the fortunes of the band since and the current guitar rock renaissance. 'Is This It' was first released on this day (July 30) in Australia back in 2001, before hitting shelves in the UK, Europe and Japan the following month and an eventual October release in the US after delays brought on by the 9/11 attacks. In a 10/10 review of the album, NME hailed 'Is This It' as…
From 20 to 30 August 2026, Parco Le Stanze will once again be transformed into the most awaited music village in the province of Bergamo. Free entry, four thematic areas, international headliners and a heart that has been beating for 34 years: 200 volunteers, no tickets, lots of solidarity. Trescore Balneario (BG) – The event that has marked August in Val Cavallina since 1993 returns on time with the summer: the Bum Bum Festival reaches the finish line of its 34th edition, bringing 11 nights of entirely free concerts to Parco Le Stanze, from 20 to 30 August 2026. What…
22simba releases the single 2 STEPS FROM HEAVEN NOT ONE MOREavailable on digital platforms from July 31, 2026 For Island Records/Universal Music Italy. With this new song, the artist continues the narrative journey of MYRIAthe recording project arriving in 2026 and structured in three acts. After Get richthe first piece of the album, 22simba returns with a new chapter that delves into the theme of personal growth and the search for a balance between expectations, fragility and awareness. The single also accompanies the opening of the pre-order of Act 2: Miriaavailable in autographed LP and CD formats with exclusive artwork.…
Billie Eilish, brother FINNEAS and mother Maggie Baird have paid tribute to the late Glen Hansard. The Frames frontman and Oscar-winning actor died in a motorcycle accident aged 56 yesterday (July 29). Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Nick Cave are some of the few who have paid tribute to the Dublin singer-songwriter. Now, Eilish and her family have shared their memories of Hansard in honour of the late musician. Sharing a picture arm-in-arm with Hansard, FINNEAS wrote: “Glen Hansard. North Star songwriter, most wonderful person. The first song I ever got on a stage to perform was “Falling Slowly” when I…
The CEO of the Grammys has reacted to BTS backing out of the ceremony to protest the Asian pop category. Recently, the Grammys confirmed that next year’s awards would feature the Best Asian Pop Music category. The category aims to celebrate “artistic excellence” in pop music from Asian markets, and entries must possess meaningful use of one or more Asian language. In response, BTS announced they would refuse to submit their new album ‘Arirang’ for the category. “We hope music can be heard and loved for itself, beyond regions or languages,” they said. “We are grateful to our ‘ARMY’ and…
The country singer’s new album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, is out Friday Shaboozey stopped by The Tonight Show to showcase his recent single, “Cowgirl.” The singer enlisted Summer House star Ciara Miller, who appeared in the music video for the track, for the rousing performance. Shaboozey and his band appeared in a Western bar-themed set, complete with a sign depicting the name of the singer’s new LP. Miller made a surprise arrival midway through the track to dance on the stage alongside Shaboozey. “Cowgirl” comes off Shaboozey’s forthcoming concept album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western…
Glocky try to change the rules of his path with Freestylethe album released on July 24, 2026 on all digital platforms. A project that marks a clear evolution compared to previous works and that brings an aesthetic that is still little explored into Italian rap. It's not a record designed to make everyone agree, but this very choice is one of its strengths. After a rollout carefully constructed between teasers, initiatives dedicated to fans and communication capable of creating expectations even outside its fan base, Glocky arrives with an album that clearly looks overseas. The result is a project that…
It's been a hell of a summer for Twin Temple. The self-professed Satanists saw their dark star rise earlier this month when country singer Charley Crockett allegedly removed them from his tour because of their use of “satanic imagery,” propelling the husband-and-wife duo into the spotlight and earning them an invitation from Jack White to open one of his shows. On Wednesday, singer Alexandra James and guitarist Zachary James got more return from their presumed deal with the devil when they made their late-night TV debut on The Daily Show. Twin Temple performed “Haunt Me,” off their forthcoming album Doomed…
Musician Linda Perhacs has been “safely found” after being reported missing earlier this week “We are grateful to share that singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has been located and is safe,” Perhacs' former manager Laurel Stearns shared in a statement. “After a period of concern during which friends, collaborators, and members of the music community were unable to establish contact with Linda and had filed police reports accordingly. Law enforcement has just confirmed that she has been found and is safe.” Stearns continued, “We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped amplify this effort by sharing information, reaching out with support,…
