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Arctic Monkeys’ agent to book artists for a fake 2025 world tour.The scammers have been posing as 13 Artists founder and agent Charlie Myatt, soliciting bookings for a fake Arctic Monkeys tour in 2025.13 Artists told IQ magazine that a “deluge” of fraudulent emails have been reported to them in the last few days.The emails, titled ‘CONFIDENTIAL – Arctic Monkeys – Midnight Mirage World Tour 2025’, were sent from a bogus address news@13-artists.net and see the sender asking the recipients reply to another bogus address, charlie.myatt@13-artists.com.The fraudsters appear to have even made a fake website that’s almost identical to the Brighton-based agency’s real one.Both the fabricated website and the scam email contain phone numbers (+44 20 3290 3795 and +44 79 0719 2974), neither of which belong to 13 Artists.The UK’s Entertainment Agents’ Association has previously issued a checklist if they are unsure of the validity of an email, urging promoters to check the email address and ring the agency to confirm if there are any doubts. They also advise to check an artist’s website for conflicting touring plans and make contact with the agent via phone.They also advise “Before sending a deposit, call the agency to confirm the booking and check their account details” and “check with promoters in other markets to verify the artist is touring in that region at that time.” They add: “If an offer is accepted and seems too good to be true, it probably is.”Back in November, it was revealed that Oasis fans who fell victim to ticket scams for their upcoming reunion tour have lost £346 each on average.Tickets for the UK dates first went on sale in August, with 1.4million up for grabs.

The Hives have returned with single ‘Enough Is Enough’ along with details of new album called ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’, and a UK and European arena tour. Check it all out below along with NME’s interview with frontman Pelle Almqvist.Their seventh album comes in relatively quick succession to 2023’s ‘The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons‘ – the Swedish indie icons’ first LP in 11 years. It will arrive on Friday August 29 via PIAS.

Stephen Graham has opened up about the wild night out he had with Arctic Monkeys after appearing in one of their early music videos.Graham appeared in Alex Turner and co’s music video for their song ‘When The Sun Goes Down’ – the second single from their seminal 2006 debut album ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’. In the video, the actor plays the role of a “scummy man” alongside actress Lauren Socha (Misfits).While speaking to Mirror, the Adolescence star and co-creator opened up about his crazy night out with the Sheffield rockers after they finished filming the music video.“When we finished they asked me for a drink, it was when I used to drink. I was like ‘Yeah, sure, go ahead then’,” Graham told the outlet.

served an eviction notice to their tenants The Leadmill Ltd in March 2022, which sparked an outcry across the music industry and from gig-goers. The Leadmill Ltd own the trademark for the venue’s name – meaning a new venue in a different building could retain the name and branding of the original.Sheffield’s Leadmill lost its eviction court battle with its landlord, leaving its future uncertain.

the venue’s long-serving owners, The Leadmill Ltd, lost its eviction court battle with Electric Group, leaving its future uncertain – its statement on social media informed patrons that “there is no immediate timeline for what happens next.”Electric Group, the owners of the 900-capacity venue’s building, served an eviction notice on their tenants The Leadmill Ltd in March 2022, which sparked an outcry across the music industry and from gig-goers. The Leadmill Ltd own the trademark for the venue’s name – meaning a new venue in a different building could retain the name and branding of the original.A spokesperson for the Electric Group has now commented on the ruling to NME: “We welcome the court’s consideration and careful decision to award a possession order for the Leadmill; an important ruling following difficult legal proceedings.“The successful legal outcome paves the way for a bright future for this venue, ensuring it will receive the substantial investment it needs to thrive.

served an eviction notice on their tenants The Leadmill Ltd in March 2022, which sparked an outcry across the music industry and from gig-goers. The Leadmill Ltd own the trademark for the venue’s name – meaning a new venue in a different building could retain the name and branding of the original.Since first opening its doors in 1980, the venue has hosted early shows from Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon and The Killers, and remains a popular live music and clubbing spot.Last night (February 19), The Leadmill issued a statement on social media regarding the court’s ruling against the venue in favour of its landlords.

its owners the Electric Group issued an eviction notice in March 2022, which sparked an outcry across the music industry and from gig-goers.Electric Group, a joint venture between Dominic Madden and Jacob Lewis that also owns London’s Electric Brixton, Bristol’s SWX and Newcastle’s NX, bought the site’s freehold in 2017 and shortly afterwards said they had no intention of closing the venue when they ended the current occupiers’ lease.However, the site’s management soon hit back, arguing that they were being “exterminated by the landlord”.The venue’s current tenant, Phil Mills, previously said he intended to “gut” the premises of its current fixtures and fittings – including the dancefloor and stage – if he was forced to vacate the building (via BBC News).But today (February 17), the city council rejected his plans to demolish a toilet block and infill works bordering Suffolk Road which would “return the building to pre-leasing condition”.The planning officer who recommended the proposed demolition be rejected described it as “purposeless” and without public benefit.The planning officer’s report stated: “In the event [the applicant’s] lease is terminated, they wish to return the building complex to the condition it was in prior to the lease being taken up. In this instance the proposal will result in the loss of facilities for a music venue/nightclub with no appreciable public benefits.

Lola Young has covered Arctic Monkeys’ ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ during an appearance on SiriusXM – check out her version below.The former NME Cover Star performed the 2013 AM track – itself a cover of a John Cooper Clarke poem – during a stop at the Alt Nation studio, reimaging the song as more piano-led and jazz-infused.Her session follows a string of performances and covers of late, including her recent American TV debut on The Tonight Show, as well as a cover of The Cure’s ‘Close To Me’ for an Australian session.The SiriusXM set also saw the emerging singer perform a stripped-back version of her runaway hit ‘Messy’ from her 2024 album ‘This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway’, as well as her 2024 single ‘Conceited’.Check out both live performances of the songs below.A post shared by SiriusXM (@siriusxm)Last summer, Young’s debut album was given a glowing five-star review from NME, where it was described as “the most distinctive and daring realisation of her experimental tendencies yet”.“Young’s first full-length album moves with an auteur-like touch to its production; opulent soul set pieces stand tall next to raw, scratchy indie tunes, all of which see the south Londoner face desire in its many complications. It’s a collection that feels equally empowered and tormented,” it read.“Though Young’s specific type of yearning and bluntness may be indebted to SZA, she possesses the genuine star power to further develop an already strong artistic identity.

Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones has spoken to NME about the band’s upcoming show at the Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust, as well as Donald Trump’s America, future plans, and a scrapped writing session with Arctic Monkeys‘ Alex Turner.The punk icons were announced today (Monday January 27) as part a week’s programming in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust, with the annual series returning to London with the likes of The Who, The Corrs and James Arthur.Jones, bassist Glen Matlock and drummer Paul Cook reformed to acclaim last year with former Gallows frontman Frank Carter stepping in on vocal duties in the absence of estranged singer John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten.The announcement of the new show coincides with news of three upcoming ‘Live In The USA 1978’ albums, which document the band’s infamous US tour when manager Malcolm McLaren had the Pistols play relatively obscure venues to largely hostile audiences.Rotten left the group days after their notorious January 14 show at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, which would be the Pistols’ final gig until their first reformation in 1996.Check out our full interview below, where Jones also discussed the 2022 TV biopic Pistol, which was based on his memoir, Lonely Boy; Matlock’s criticism of the show, Donald Trump’s America; and Johnny Rotten’s vocal support of the President.NME: Hi Steve! So, the Pistols are playing the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust…Steve Jones: “It’s a good cause. Selfishly, I wanna do it because I’ve never even been to the Royal Albert Hall.

Arctic Monkeys fans marking the 19th anniversary of the band’s debut album ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’, have been left baffled by what the cover star is doing now.Chris McClure, whose face was featured smoking on the iconic cover of their 2006 debut album, was recently the subject of resurfaced footage of an Oasis cover Reverend & The Makers performed alongside Milburn and Arctic Monkeys in 2004.As fans marked the band’s latest anniversary last week (January 23), eagle eyed fans discovered Chris, who is also the brother of Reverend And The Makers’ Jon McClure, was the man behind a spoof TikTok Sunday League football account.The account sees McClure portray the comedy character Steve Bracknall, an exaggerated version of an amateur football manager in the fake Sunday League team, Royal Oak FC.It’s more than football. It’s about belonging to something bigger.

James Ford – the acclaimed producer behind the major of the Arctic Monkeys‘ discography and half of Simian Mobile Disco – has revealed he has leukaemia.Ford took to his official Instagram to share a photo of a doctor holding a syringe connected to an IV. In the caption, the producer revealed that during Christmastime, he was feeling sickly and suspected that it was just a case of burnout leading up to the holiday.“On Xmas Eve things took a turn for the worse,” he wrote.

Glastonbury tickets.Paul Kelly, who had lost his wife back in 2021, shared that he had hoped that attending the legendary music festival would help “get him out of the house”. His neighbour, Holly Griffin from East Pennard in Somerset then scammed him out of over £670 for fake tickets to Glastonbury.While appearing at Salisbury Magistrates’ Court, Griffin admitted to fraud by false representation.

Matt Helders has joined Cameo to help those affected by the wildfires in LA.The Arctic Monkeys drummer took to his Instagram Story to announce that he has joined the video recording platform.He wrote: “LA is a place I’ve called home for the past 13 years.

Reverend & The Makers have shared footage of an Oasis cover they performed alongside Milburn and Arctic Monkeys in 2004.“From the vaults,” they wrote on X/Twitter today (January 5) alongside the grainy clip that sees the Sheffield artists take on the Gallagher brothers’ ‘D’ You Know What I Mean?’ for Chris McClure’s “18th birthday in the local boozer”.Chris, the brother of Reverend And The Makers’ Jon McClure, was featured smoking on the iconic cover of the Artic Monkey’s debut, ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’. Back in 2021, following the album’s 15th anniversary, he shared: “What a record.

Arctic Monkeys and Oasis are the UK’s top indie bands on Spotify Wrapped 2024, NME can exclusively reveal.The list of the most streamed indie acts on Spotify this year is largely comprised of long-standing names as fans have indulged their sense of nostalgia. Arctic Monkeys and the recently reformed Oasis have taken the top spots, with The Smiths following close behind at Number Three. Radiohead and Gorillaz round out the top five.Four out of the top five most streamed indie songs in the UK were Arctic Monkeys songs.

Matt Helders has given a rough guide to British slang words like “bloke”, “chav” and “proper bladdered” – check it out below.The Arctic Monkeys drummer was appearing on the Bandsplain podcast when he talked his American host Yasi Salek through some of the UK’s choicest colloquial terms, offering his guidance on how best to use them in everyday life.Explaining the minute differences between a “lad” and a “bloke”, he said: “It’s sometimes the way you say it, but ‘lad’ would definitely be used like, ‘oh, he’s a bit of a lad’, and that’d be like Jack the Lad or a lad about town.”Explaining that the American equivalent of a “lad” would be a “bro”, he added: “And then you’d have a ‘chav’ in a Kappa.” Clarifying that you get chavs “up and down the country”, he said, “I’ve been accused of being a chav in my time, my early days, I had a big windbreaker phase.”He said a “dodgy geezer” is generally “up to no good”, while a “diamond geezer” is cool. If you’ve had a “wank” night then you have probably not had the best time, Helders explained, but if you were “bladdered” or “rat-arsed” then at least you had a few drinks to make it go by more quickly.Listen to the full chat, which also includes an introduction to Cockney rhyming slang as well as a guide to British food like bangers and mass and butties, here:Earlier this year, Helders revealed he has a “weird” version of ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High’ that has never been released.

Jesse Eisenberg has listed Richard Ayoade’s Submarine as one of his favourite films.The actor, who is currently starring in A Real Pain, mentioned Ayoade’s 2010 directorial debut when he was asked to list his four favourite films.“My favourite British person is Richard Ayoade, who’s my friend, and his movie Submarine is like the movie I’ve seen more than any other movie,” he said.Adapted from Joe Dunthorne’s acclaimed novel of the same name, the film, starring Craig Roberts, has become a cult classic thanks to its open-hearted portrayal of teen life in Welsh suburbia. Initially shown in just 59 UK cinemas, it gathered steam via word-of-mouth and soon won a wide release after box office-busting first-week ticket sales.A post shared by Letterboxd (@letterboxd)It was also noted for its soundtrack which was written and performed by Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner.The other films Eisenberg listed included Armando Iannucci’s The Death Of Stalin, Eliza Hittman’s Never Rarely Sometimes Always and Mike Leigh’s Naked.A Real Pain – which is out in US and UK cinemas on January 10, 2025 – sees Eisenberg star alongside Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy and Daniel Oreskes.The plot revolves around two cousins who head to Poland to explore their family’s roots and celebrate their late grandmother.Speaking to Variety, Eisenberg recently spoke about his family history and how it influenced him to make the film.“My grandfather was born in the US, but his cousins and uncles lived in [Polish town] Krasnystaw and they all died in horrible ways.

Fontaines D.C. by Alex Turner provided the “heavier sounds” on ‘Romance’.In a recent video by Guitarist, O’Connell played some of Rory Gallagher’s guitars, and whilst playing his 1963 custom-coloured Epiphone Coronet, said he picked it up because the Arctic Monkeys frontman came to mind.“He had one of these, probably [from] a similar year,” he said.

Fontaines D.C. have announced a huge outdoor show at London’s Finsbury Park – find all the details below.The gig is due to take place on Saturday July 5, 2025, marking the Irish band’s biggest headline performance to date.

Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders has revealed that he has a “weird” version of ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’ that has never been released.In a new interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, the musician was reflecting on the band’s 2013 album AM, as part of the channel’s series 100 Best Albums.“There is a weird version that I’ve got somewhere of ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’ that sounds a bit like ‘R U Mine’,” Helders said. “It is really fun to listen to but it just wouldn’t have worked.”“I think once [frontman Alex Turner] is done with something, he really has to feel like he can move on to the next thing, because he has given everything to that moment and there’s nothing left after that, I don’t think.”‘R U Mine’ had been released in early 2012 and saw the band embrace a more raucous, rock-oriented sound.

Alexa Chung is reportedly engaged to Tom Sturridge, her boyfriend of two years..The 40 year old model and TV presenter has apparently been sharing the exciting news with family and close friends, ahead of their big day this summer. Before her relationship with 38 year old actor Tom - known for his roles in films like The Boat That Rocked, Like Minds and Being Julia, and more recently seen in Netflix fantasy series The Sandman - Alexa had several high-profile relationships.