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2025 could be a game-changer for funding UK grassroots music – but when will we see action and where will the money go?
With the highly publicised ticket levy set to come into action in 2025, this year looks set to be a real game-changer when it comes to fundraising for grassroots music in the UK. But when will we star...
Andrew Trendell Jan 31, 2025
The Kooks tell us about “positive” and “romantic” new album ‘Never/Know’: “It’s such a guitar record, but it’s also got a modernity to it”
The Kooks have announced details of their seventh album ‘Never/Know’. Check out the title track below along with our interview with frontman Luke Pritchard. Due for release on May 9, &lsqu...
Rishi Shah Jan 31, 2025
Watch The Libertines become holograms for new ‘Live Odyssey’ experience in Camden
The Libertines have recorded a performance as holograms for the new Live Odyssey music experience in Camden. Watch an exclusive preview on NME above. Live Odyssey is described as “a celebration ...
Andrew Trendell Jan 31, 2025
Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood and More Join Ewan McGregor in West End Play ‘My Master Builder’
Emmy winner Elizabeth Debicki (“The Crown”) and Tony nominee Kate Fleetwood (Broadway’s “Macbeth”) have joined Ewan McGregor in the West End play “My Master Builder...
Ellise Shafer Jan 31, 2025
Lady Gaga Debuts New Song Co-Written With Fiance Michael Polansky During FireAid Concert Finale
After almost six hours of FireAid, Lady Gaga ended the historic Los Angeles event by debuting a new song co-written with her fiance Michael Polansky, an upbeat number that she said was “just for...
Abigail Lee Jan 31, 2025
Watch surviving members of Nirvana reunite with Joan Jett, Kim Gordon and St. Vincent at LA fires benefit concert
The surviving members of Nirvana have reunited at the LA fires benefit concert. READ MORE: Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ at 30: a track-by-track guide from your favourite musicians Kris...
Damian Jones Jan 31, 2025
Billie Eilish and Finneas Dedicate ‘Wildflower’ and ‘Birds of a Feather’ to Los Angeles at FireAid: ‘We Will Not Forget About You’
Just as FireAid hit the five-hour mark, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas turned down the volume for an acoustic set as the night neared its end. Eilish had already made a cameo to set off the eve...
Abigail Lee Jan 31, 2025
Tom Grennan shares euphoric single ‘Shadowboxing’ and announces new album ‘Everywhere I Went Led Me To Where I Don’t Want To Be’ along with UK tour
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 albu...
Damian Jones Jan 31, 2025
Olivia Rodrigo Gives Impassioned Performance of ‘Drivers License’ and ‘Deja Vu’ at FireAid Concert
As the night soldiered on, attendees at FireAid were treated to show-stopping moments from three-fourths of Nirvana reuniting with a carousel of singers and Stevie Nicks running through a spate of her...
Steven J. Horowitz Jan 31, 2025
Netflix’s ‘Building The Band’ series to move forward following Liam Payne’s death
Netflix is reportedly moving forward with its Building The Band series, which involves late One Direction member Liam Payne. READ MORE: Liam Payne 1993-2024: One Direction star who helped spark a...
Surej Singh Jan 31, 2025