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Aitch and Bakar have shared an energetic video for their recent collaborative single ‘In Disguise’ – check it out below.The summer hit was released last month, and will appear on Aitch’s forthcoming debut album ‘Close To Home’, due out on August 19.The new video sees the pair performing the track live together as a camera swirls around them.Check out the new ‘In Disguise’ video below.Aitch will head out on a UK and Ireland tour in October in support of ‘Close To Home’, which will be released on August 19 via Capitol.Due to kick off in Dublin on October 3, the ‘Close To Home’ tour will then visit cities including Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol and London.Tickets for the ‘Close To Home’ tour are on sale now from here, and you can see his upcoming tour dates below.OCTOBER 20223 – Olympia Theatre, Dublin6 – O2 Academy, Glasgow8 – O2 Academy, Leeds9 – O2 City Hall, Newcastle11 – O2 Academy 1, Liverpool12 – O2 Academy 1, Sheffield14 – Rock City, Nottingham16 – O2 Academy 1, Leicester17 – O2 Academy, Birmingham19 – The Great Hall, Cardiff20 – O2 Academy 1, Bournemouth21 – O2 Academy 1, Bristol22 – Alexandra Palace, London24 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, ManchesterEarlier this month, Aitch launched a new scheme in a bid to help young music fans travel to and from festivals and other live events this summer.The Manchester rapper has teamed up with Relentless Energy to set up ‘Aitch-S2’, which offers “free travel to under 25s, so they can attend festivals, concerts, cultural events, all of that.

Sorry have announced details of their second album, ‘Anywhere But Here’ – watch the video for new song ‘Let The Lights On’ and read our interview with vocalist Asha Lorenz below.The new album follows the band’s 2020 debut ‘925’, which NME awarded five-stars upon its release in 2020, and saw them work with producer Ali Chant and Portishead’s Adrian Utley in Bristol. Lorenz said enlisting Chant and Utley for the project was a choice made to add more of a “classic” feel to their genre-meshing sound.“We were at Ali’s studio down in Bristol, and we asked to work with them to get a more classic sound,” she explained.

Alvvays are back. The Canadian band have shared new song "Pharmacist" and revealed details of their first album since in five years.

Alvvays have announced their third album ‘Blue Rev’ and shared a new single, ‘Pharmacist’ – listen below.The Canadian dream-pop group will release the follow-up to 2017’s ‘Antisocialites’ on October 7 via Transgressive – you can pre-order/pre-save it here.Arriving today (July 6), the hazy two-minute track ‘Pharmacist’ serves as the first preview of the long-awaited record. ‘Blue Rev’ will also feature ‘After The Earthquake’ and ‘Many Mirrors’, both of which were debuted by Alvvays when they supported The Strokes in LA last October.Other song titles include ‘Easy On Your Own?’, ‘Very Online Guy’, ‘Pomeranian Spinster’, ‘Bored In Bristol’ and ‘Lottery Noises’.

A drunk wedding guest continued to dance after setting the venue on fire - and then put the blaze out with his bare hands. The tipsy man was helping to celebrate the bride and groom's special day.

Working Men’s Club have announced their biggest UK and Ireland headline tour to date – tickets will be available from here.The Yorkshire band are set to release their second studio album, ‘Fear Fear’, on July 15 via Heavenly Recordings. It’s already been previewed with the 2022 singles ‘Widow’, ‘Circumference’ and ‘Ploys’.Today (July 5), Working Men’s Club confirmed that they’ll be hitting the road in November for a string of nine UK/Ireland dates in support of their forthcoming record.They’ll be visiting Glasgow (November 18), Newcastle (19), Birmingham (20), Brighton (22), Bristol (23), Dublin (25), Manchester (26) and Cambridge (27) before ending the stint at the Forum Kentish Town in London on November 29.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (July 8) – you can purchase yours from here, and see the full live itinerary in the tweet below.Pleased to announce that we are going to be playing some shows in the UK and Ireland in November, tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am from https://t.co/OgRw68FCzuGlasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Dublin, Manchester, Cambridge and London, we’ll see you soon X pic.twitter.com/sIgREmZ8Q9— Working Mens Club (@work1ngmensclub) July 5, 2022Working Men’s Club are due to open for Primal Scream in Halifax on Friday night before playing various festivals, including Tramlines, Bluedot and Kendal Calling.

In a statement released in June it was confirmed that the much-loved gig-goer was “very seriously injured” in a recent fire at his home in Bristol, and that he was receiving treatment in a specialist burns unit in Swansea.Johns’ family, along with his art manager Lee Dodds, then followed the news up with an update on his condition, explaining that he was “stable in intensive care, but still under heavy sedation and unconscious whilst a series of procedures and skin grafts are beginning”.At the end of June though, his family and Dodds revealed that Johns was now off his ventilator and conscious. “Jeff is beginning to be able to receive the wonderful messages of love, support and goodwill,” said the statement.And over the weekend (July 1), Big Jeff took to Twitter for the first time since the accident.

London today for its 50th anniversary – and among them, there were quite a few dogs as well. We usually do a round up of people’s doggy friends when it comes to polling day, but it seems like voting is not the only way the nation’s canines like to make their voices heard. They’re also here in rainbow gear, protesting and partying, and looking extremely cute as they do it.

In a statement released earlier this month it was confirmed that the much-loved gig-goer was “very seriously injured” in a recent fire at his home in Bristol, and that he was receiving treatment in a specialist burns unit in Swansea.Johns’ family, along with his art manager Lee Dodds, then followed the news up with an update on his condition, explaining that he was “stable in intensive care, but still under heavy sedation and unconscious whilst a series of procedures and skin grafts are beginning”.Today (June 29), his family and Dodds have revealed that Johns is now off his ventilator and conscious.“We are pleased to be able to share with you that Jeff has made some good progress with his recovery over the weekend,” the new statement reads. “He is now off the ventilator and is conscious.

Sugababes have announced they are going on their first UK headline tour in 20 years. The trio are heading to a number of cities across the country - including Manchester.

There was excitement bubbling among music fans as it was revealed at the start of This Morning that the original Sugababes line-up would be appearing on the show. And later, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were joined live in the studio by Siobhan Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan.

Look out your skinny jeans and nice tops, Scotland. Because noughties legends the Sugababes are heading for Scotland for their first live shows here in two decades.

Portishead and skating brand Stüssy have announced a new merchandise collaboration.The clothing brand announced its upcoming collaboration with the Bristol band via social media on Wednesday (June 22) with a video comprised of stylised footage of Portishead performing live.The collaboration will come in the form of a blue t-shirt that features the cover of Portishead’s 1994 album, ‘Dummy’. Check out images of the collaboration below.Stüssy and Portishead’s collaboration will be available worldwide at select chapter stores, select Dover Street Market locations and stussy.com on Friday, June 24th at 6pm BST.Prior to collaborating with Stüssy, Portishead last teamed up with streetwear brand Supreme in 2011 to release another ‘Dummy’ collection.Earlier this month, the band digitised their entire archive, making it available on all major streaming platforms for the first time.

Glastonbury Festival this weekend, Sugababes have confirmed a UK tour – check out dates below and get tickets here.READ MORE: Sugababes tell us about celebrating 20 years of ‘One Touch’ and plans for new musicThe reformed band – Siobhan Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan – will be heading out on their first UK headline tour in over 20 years in October, kicking off in Bristol before taking in Leeds, Manchester and Cardiff. The 17-date tour also includes a headline show at London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith and will finish with a gig at Glasgow’s o2 Academy.Speaking about the announcement, the band said: “We’re so excited to come full circle and announce our own headline UK tour.  We’ll be hitting the road in October and November – can’t wait to see you all there.”The news follows a headline appearance at London’s Mighty Hoopla festival and comes ahead of a highly-anticipated appearance at Glastonbury Festival this weekend.

Sugababes have come "full circle" and announced their first major UK headline tour in over 20 years since the release of their influential debut album, One Touch.

First Aid Kit have returned with their first new music in three years in the form of new single, ‘Angel’ – listen to it below.The last original track the Swedish duo – comprising Johanna and Klara Söderberg – put out was 2019’s ‘Strange Beauty’, a tribute to the late David Berman. Their last studio album was ‘Ruins’ in 2018.‘Angel’, which showcases the Söderberg sisters’s signature harmonies, was written in the wake of major global events the past couple years.“It feels special to release a song after such a long hiatus,” the duo said in a statement.

A student was left in shock after giving birth to a surprise baby when she went to the toilet.

The Libertines will celebrate two decades of indie sleaze by reissuing their 2002 debut Up The Bracket with a remarkable 65-songs of bonus material. The band have hoovered up a collection of demos, radio sessions, and live recordings to include alongside the original album, which featured the singles "Time For Heroes" and "Death on the Stairs" as well as the title track.

The property arm of the Duke of Westminster has acquired Ship Canal House in Manchester city centre.

In a statement released last week it was confirmed that the much-loved gig-goer was “very seriously injured” in a recent fire at his home in Bristol, and that he was receiving treatment in a specialist burns unit in Swansea.Johns’ family, along with his art manager Lee Dodds, have now released a follow-up statement to give an update on his condition.“Since being involved in an accidental fire whilst cooking at home on June 6, Jeff has been treated in Swansea Morriston hospital for severe burns,” the statement reads.“He is stable in intensive care, but still under heavy sedation and unconscious whilst a series of procedures and skin grafts are beginning. He is expected to remain in hospital for many months, and is unable to receive any visitors for the time being.”“The family of Big Jeff Johns and his art manager Lee Dodds want to give an update on Jeff’s condition.Since being…Posted by Big Jeff Johns Art on Monday, June 20, 2022The statement adds that regular updates on Johns’ condition will be shared via his social media channels (@bigjeffjohnsart) and his website.“His family and close friends would like to thank everyone for the enormous outpouring of love and support, and also thank the hospital for such good care,” the statement adds.

Aitch and Bakar have shared their new collaborative single, ‘In Disguise’ – you can listen to the track below.The Manchester rapper and the London-based singer/songwriter have teamed up for the song, which will feature on the former’s forthcoming debut album ‘Close To Home’.‘In Disguise’ follows on from Aitch’s previous album previews ‘1989’ (which samples The Stones Roses’ ‘Fools Gold’) and the Ashanti-featuring ‘Baby’.You can listen to Aitch and Bakar’s ‘In Disguise’ below.Aitch will head out on a UK and Ireland tour in October in support of ‘Close To Home’, which will be released on August 19 via Capitol.Due to kick off in Dublin on October 3, the ‘Close To Home’ tour will then visit cities including Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol and London.Tickets for the ‘Close To Home’ tour are on sale now from here, and you can see Aitch’s upcoming tour dates below.October3 – Olympia Theatre, Dublin6 – O2 Academy, Glasgow8 – O2 Academy, Leeds9 – O2 City Hall, Newcastle11 – O2 Academy 1, Liverpool12 – O2 Academy 1, Sheffield14 – Rock City, Nottingham16 – O2 Academy 1, Leicester17 – O2 Academy, Birmingham19 – The Great Hall, Cardiff20 – O2 Academy 1, Bournemouth21 – O2 Academy 1, Bristol22 – Alexandra Palace, London24 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, ManchesterAitch, who will also host a pool party at this year’s Ibiza Rocks in August, said in a recent interview that Shaun Ryder agreed to come to the studio to work on his new album in exchange for “four cans of Guinness”.According to The Face, the Happy Mondays vocalist can be heard on the record saying: “I’ve [had] loads of nights out involving drugs, sex, fucking – you name it.