Rock

Jack White has taken aim at “entitled” fans who expect “extra long” shows, arguing that his performances are rock gigs, not “a Marvel movie or a Vegas residency”. The former White Stripes frontman released his sixth solo album ‘No Name’ last August and is currently in the middle of a North American tour to support

Noah Kahan and Charli XCX have backed Chappell Roan and matched her $25k donation to struggling artists after an op-ed controversy. READ MORE: On The Cover – Chappell Roan: the pop supernova who feels like one of the ‘Drag Race’ girls Last Sunday (February 2), the former NME Cover star won her first Grammy at this year’s ceremony. While collecting the award

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory performed ‘Southern Life (What It Must Be Like)’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week – see the footage below. The song is taken from the recently formed group’s self-titled debut album, which was released on Friday (February 7) via Jagjaguwar. The band comprises singer-songwriter Van

Primus have announced the identity of their new drummer, after they issued a global open call for auditions. In October, the band revealed the “complete shock” departure of their longtime drummer Tim Alexander, writing on social media: “We are currently taking submissions from all points in the universe for the position of Primus drummer/percussionist.” Now,

Bring Me The Horizon have teased a possible US tour for 2025 before they take some “time off”. The Sheffield metal band are already set to headline Reading & Leeds 2025 this summer alongside Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, and Hozier, and will be playing a pair of festival sets in Germany (Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park)

Oasis have announced a 25th anniversary reissue of their fourth studio album ‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’. Find all the details below. READ MORE: You gotta roll with it: the rocky road to Oasis’ supersonic return The new version of the record is due to arrive on Friday February 28 – the same date the

Rauw Alejandro has unveiled the dates for the upcoming UK and European leg of his ‘Cosa Nuestra’ world tour, which will kick off this summer. Before embarking on the European leg of his ‘Cosa Nuestra’ World Tour, Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro will begin a 21-stop tour across North America this April, starting at Seattle’s

Poppy has launched a new T-shirt poking fun at a mix-up with Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante at the Grammys 2025. READ MORE: Poppy cranks up the heaviness: “Sitting amongst the extremes feels very whole to me” LaPlante was mistaken for Poppy during an interview at the awards ceremony in LA last Sunday (February 2). The latter’s collaborative

Kanye West has claimed that he and his wife Bianca Censori “beat the Grammys” following the latter’s naked dress stunt at this year’s ceremony. During the red carpet for the 67th Grammy Awards – which was held in Los Angeles this past weekend (February 2) – Censori arrived with Ye and turned up in a fur

South Korean singer Gyubin has announced her first mini-album, titled ‘Flowering’, set for release later this month. READ MORE: (G)I-DLE’s Minnie on defying preconceived expectations: “Actually, this girl can be different” Gyubin and her agency, Liveworks Company, announced the upcoming release of ‘Flowers’ today (February 5). The record, due out ib February 26, will mark the

The Great Escape Festival has added 120 names to its 2025 line-up and announced a spotlight show with Pete Doherty and Warmduscher. Taking place in Brighton from May 14-17, the festival welcomes Doherty and Warmduscher for a special Spotlight Show curated by Doherty’s record label, Strap Originals. It takes place at the Deep End venue

Sam Fender has been announced as the official ambassador of Record Store Day UK 2025 – and will release two new songs as part of a special EP to celebrate. This year’s RSD is due to take place on Saturday April 12, marking the 18th edition of the annual event. READ MORE: Sam Fender live in

Finneas has urged fans to avoid getting into “fights with other artists’ fans in comment sections” after Billie Eilish lost her Grammy nominations. The 67th Grammys ceremony was held in Los Angeles last night (February 2). Eilish was nominated for seven awards along with her brother and collaborator but lost out in all categories. However,

Shakira has won her latest Grammy award, and she dedicated it to her “immigrant brothers and sisters”. Last night (February 2), the pop star clinched her fourth Grammy award in her decades-long career – this time, for Best Latin Pop Album with 2024’s ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’. During the ceremony, she also performed her

Kanye West has issued an apology to former vice president Kamala Harris in his return to social media. The rapper – now known as Ye – has been largely absent from X and Instagram over the last year and has been banned from the former platform three times in the past for offensive remarks. Recent

André 3000 is set to miss the Grammys ceremony, despite being nominated for multiple awards, including Album of the Year. ‘New Blue Sun’, the OutKast rapper’s debut solo album, was released in November 2023 and has been nominated in three categories at the Grammys: Album of the Year, Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Instrumental

Lady Gaga debuted a new song at the FireAid benefit concert for the Los Angeles wlldfires this week in the form of ‘All I Need Is Time’ – watch below. The song was written by Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky and is directly inspired by the devastating fires themselves, with Gaga giving it its

A special edition of David Bowie‘s ‘Ready, Set, Go!’ live album will be released for this year’s Record Story Day. ‘Ready, Set, Go! (Live, Riverside Studios ’03)’ is set for release via Parlophone Records on April 12. The limited edition double vinyl LP and CD will be in collaboration with Record Store Day 2025. The

Sum 41 played the final show of their farewell tour in Toronto on Thursday (January 30) – see footage and setlist below. The pop-punk band announced in late 2023 that they would be breaking up after the release of one final album and a farewell world tour, dubbed ‘Tour Of The Setting Sum’. Those shows

Tom Grennan has shared his euphoric single ‘Shadowboxing’ and announced new album ‘Everywhere I Went Led Me To Where I Don’t Want To Be’. Check it out below. The new album which is singer-songwriter’s fourth, is set for release on August 15 and can be pre-ordered here. According to a press release, the record, which