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Automotion have shared a new single called ‘Lost In The Spinal Labyrinth’ – you can listen to it below.The song will appear on the south London group’s upcoming EP ‘Dissolve’, which is due for release on June 19.Produced and mixed by Patrick James Fitzroy (PVA, Sorry, Katy J Pearson), ‘Lost In The Spinal Labyrinth’ takes the listener through various rhythms, riffs and tones across its six-and-a-half minutes.It is described as being “sometimes subdued and tranquil, [and] at other times heavy and ominous”.In a statement, frontman Jesse Hitchman said: “[‘Lost In The Spinal Labyrinth’] flows through many moods and sonic landscapes to create an interwoven journey with vocals that are both melodic and eerie.”Tune in here:Automation are comprised of Hitchman, guitarist Gallagher (son of former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher) bassist Finton Eatwell-Hurst and drummer Otis Eatwell-Hurst.They’ll play a headline show at The Lexington in London on June 19 to launch their ‘Dissolve’ EP. Tickets are on sale here.‘Lost In The Spinal Labyrinth’ follows on from their previous single ‘Liquify’, which was released in January.

Yard Act have shared a new single called ‘When The Laughter Stops’ featuring Katy J Pearson – check out the video below.The song is the latest preview of the Leeds band’s second album ‘Where’s My Utopia?’, which is due for release on March 1 via Island (pre-order/pre-save here).“The sentiment of the lyrics gets to the heart of ‘Where’s My Utopia?’ almost immediately, and finds the cynicism first spawned from the same circumstance I found myself in during [2023 track] ‘Dream Job’ now giving way to a more genuine sliver of misery,” explained frontman James Smith.“Fortunately – spoiler alert – I’ve managed to find a way out of this pit, for the time being.”He continued: “Whilst the lyrics came quick, musically it went through the wringer.

Automotion have shared a new single called ‘Liquify’ – check it out below.The rampant new track is the first the band have shared since their latest EP, ‘Artificial Ascent’ – and sees them capture the same essence of old school Jungle tracks.As highlighted by a press release, ‘Liquify’ sees the South London four-piece – comprised of frontman Jesse Hitchman, bassist Finton Eatwell-Hurst, drummer Otis Eatwell-Hurst and guitarist Lennon Gallagher (son of Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher) – utilise a “rampant and complex labyrinth of quick riffs and eclectic vocals”, and experiment with an assortment of different genres.“The inspiration for the track came from an old school Jungle dance track yet through the process of writing has become so far removed from its influence that it has a life of its own,” Hitchman said of the inspiration behind ‘Liquify’. He also explained that the song was “driven by the tension between the desire to create something new and having personal taste”.The single also sees the band team up with Faris Badwan (lead vocalist of The Horrors) for production duties and Patrick James Fitzroy (PVA, Sorry, Katy J Pearson), who mixed the track.

Yard Act have shared new single ‘Dream Job’ along with details of their second album ‘Where’s My Utopia?’ and a massive homecoming show. Check it all out below, along with our interview with frontman James Smith.The follow-up to the Leeds band’s acclaimed Mercury-nominated 2022 debut ‘The Overload‘ will arrive 1 March, 2024, with the first taster coming in the form of the self-analytical but danceable ‘Where’s My Utopia?’ – in which Smith wrestles with feeling “very privileged but also struggling” to be in a successful band.“‘Dream Job’ arrives midway through the narrative arc of the album, but it picks up where the band left off at the end of last year when I’d finally had time to contemplate everything that had happened to us,” Smith told NME.

Aphex Twin and Erykah Badu are heading up the line-up for this year’s Forwards Festival.The “festival for forward thinkers” will return to Bristol’s Clifton Downs from September 1-2 after making its debut last year.Bonobo, RAYE, Confidence Man, Olivia Dean, Biig Piig and Wesley Joseph are set to perform on the Friday, with Aphex Twin topping the bill. Meanwhile, the Saturday will see the likes of Primal Scream, Arlo Parks, Leftfield and Amyl and the Sniffers play.

Glastonbury has announced the 2022 line-up for its Croissant Neuf stage.The Worthy Farm festival, which this year will be held from June 22-26, has confirmed a host of on-site line-ups recently, including the bills for the Acoustic Stage and the Glade, Common, Left Field and Shangri-La areas.Today’s Glastonbury announcement (May 13) concerns the Croissant Neuf stage, which is located in the Green Fields.The solar-powered stage is set to welcome performances from the likes of Cut Capers, Moulettes, K.O.G, Steve Knightley & Seth Lakeman, Katy J Pearson Band, Sam Lee, TC & The Groove Family and many more.You can see the full line-up poster for Glastonbury’s Croissant Neuf stage below.We're pleased to reveal the 2022 line-up for the solar-powered @CroissantNeuf stage, once again bringing great live music to the Green Fields! pic.twitter.com/S1HRCqjIxH— Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) May 13, 2022“In 2022, Croissant Neuf continues its legendary mission of subtly delivering the concepts of caring for our planet and ourselves through the medium of environmental displays, eco-friendly chats and workshops and oodles of Solar Powered music in our big top and on our Bandstand,” a statement about Croissant Neuf that has been posted on the Glastonbury website reads.“Croissant Neuf pioneered the use of Solar Power at festivals, starting in 1987,” it adds.

Portishead performed live last night (May 2) for the first time in seven years as part of a War Child UK benefit gig for Ukraine at O2 Academy in Bristol.Marking the first time the trio had played a show since their 2015 appearance at Benicàssim Festival, Portishead performed five songs – ‘Mysterons’, ‘Wandering Star’ and ‘Roads’ from 1997’s ‘Dummy’, and ‘Magic Doors’ and ‘The Rip’ from 2008’s ‘Third’.Elsewhere on the bill were headliners IDLES along with sets by Billy Nomates, Katy J Pearson, Heavy Lungs, Willie J Healy and Wilderman. Watch snippets of Portishead’s set below:.@Portisheadinfo are LIVE right now for the first time since 2015! There's still time to tune in.

Billy Nomates aka Tor Maries has today (April 12) shared an emotive new single – listen to ‘Blue Bones’ below.The track comes accompanied by a new video that is directed by Tia Salisbury and features comedian Spencer Jones. It’s described as “a humorous yet emotional video about coming to the end of a relationship.”Speaking about the new track, Maries said it’s related to her experience of suffering from depression.Maries explained: “Like everything I write, after I’ve written it I spend the following months unravelling what it’s about.“I think ‘Blue Bones’ is a candid conversation with my own depression.

Portishead, IDLES and Billy Nomates have been announced to perform at a special War Child concert in Bristol for Ukraine.They will be joined by Katy J Pearson, Heavy Lungs and Wilderman for the HELP! gig at the city’s O2 Academy on Bank Holiday Monday on May 2.Tickets will only be available through a £10 prize draw, which will be made at 12pm today (April 7) until April 25, when all winners will be chosen at random. Ticket details can be found here.All donations will help the unfolding crisis in Ukraine, and match funding from the UK government will also go to Yemen where millions of children are also in need of protection from conflict.“We are really pleased to be able to support the people of Ukraine by performing a few songs at this event in collaboration with the amazing War Child charity,” said Portishead, who will be performing their first and only concert in seven years.“We have been kindly invited to play this show for the benefit of War Child.

Khruangbin have been confirmed as the final headliners for the second annual Bigfoot Festival, joining previously announced headliners Happy Mondays and Caribou.The Texan trio will top the bill on one of the evenings between June 17-19 at the craft beer and music festival’s new location, the Claydon Estate in Buckinghamshire.Also joining the final line-up is Maya Jane Coles, Bradley Zero, And So I Watch You From Afar, Pulled Apart By Horses, Bo Ningen, Puppy, Island Of Love and Wych Elm.Self Esteem, Working Men’s Club, Shame, Flamingods, Goat Girl, India Jordan, Katy J Pearson, Joe Goddard and many more acts are also set to play the festival’s second edition.More craft beer brands and food outlets have been added to the festival – see the full line-up and information in the event poster below.Standard adult weekend tickets include camping and are priced at £150 plus a booking fee. Youth weekender tickets (ages 13-17) are available at an early release price of £95, while child tickets are £40 plus a booking fee.

The Horrors are among the 20 new additions to the 2022 line-up of London’s Wide Awake festival.The event, which made its debut last year, will return to Brockwell Park in south London from May 27-28.After recently announcing Primal Scream and Bicep as their 2022 headliners, Wide Awake has now added 20 more names to their bill for this year.As well as The Horrors, the likes of Dream Wife, Alex Cameron, Grove, Harry James, Katy J Pearson, KEG, Sorry, The Golden Dregs, The Lounge Society and The Umlauts have all joined the line-up for Wide Awake 2022.Croatian Amor, Elena Colombi, Fulu Miziki, Identified Patient, Kiara Scuro, Marcus Harris, Melts, Modern Woman and Vladimir Ivkovic round off the other new additions to the bill.These acts join the already confirmed likes of Caribou, Working Men’s Club, Leon Vynehall, Floating Points and Yard Act on the Wide Awake 2022 line-up.Tickets for this year’s festival are on sale now, and you can find them and more information about Wide Awake 2022 by heading here.

Grace Jones, TLC and Tom Misch are among the first wave of acts announced for the first ever Kite Festival.The multi-day festival is set to take place next year across June 10-12 at Kirtlington Park, Oxford.

Nadine Shah, John Grant and Django Django will headline their 2022 event next summer.Taking place from July 29 – 31, the North Yorkshire festival will also include performances from Dry Cleaning, Yard Act, Snapped Ankles, Pip Blom, Du Blonde, Katy J Pearson, Porij, and CMAT.“While our two Base Camp events were both wonderful, there really is nothing like what we’ve come to know as ‘full-fat Deer Shed’,” co-founder Kate Webster said in a statement.

Orlando Weeks has announced a run of intimate UK tour dates for next month – see full details of the gigs below.The former Maccabees frontman announced details of his second solo album ‘Hop Up’ last month and shared new single ‘Look Who’s Talking Now’.‘Hop Up’ will be released on January 14, 2022 and features guest appearances by Katy J Pearson and Willie J Healey.A full UK tour will follow the album’s release next March, but the album is now set to be previewed on an intimate run of dates that take place in November.The short, small tour begins in Tunbridge Wells, with dates in London, Southampton and elsewhere before the tour concludes in Bath at the end of November.See Orlando Weeks’ new UK tour dates alongside existing 2022 shows.

U.K. band IDLES have shared a new track featuring Slowthai.

IDLES have enlisted Slowthai for a new version of ‘Model Village’, which originally appeared on the Bristol band’s last record ‘Ultra Mono’.The two artists performed the track live as part of a new hour-long special titled ‘Defense Of The Arts’, a collaboration between frontman Joe Talbot’s ‘Balley TV’ online talk show and footwear company Vans.Balley TV was launched by Talbot in June 2020 and named after his label Balley Records.

Loyle Carner, Jamie xx and Rudimental.It sees Carner return to the bill, having been booked to play the event last summer before its cancellation due to the coronavirus.This year’s Wilderness Festival will take place between August 5 and August 8 at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire.Also announced on the line-up are Bicep, reggae and dancehall DJ David Rodigan and his Outlook Orchestra, Holly Humberstone, Katy J Pearson, Georgia, The Blessed Madonna, Picture This, Eats Everything, Craig Charles and more.Your Wilderness 2021 line up is here. Join @jamie___xx, @LoyleCarner, @Rudimental, @feelmybicep (Live) & more for the unforgettable summer weekend you’ve all been waiting for.

cancelled back in May due to the coronavirus outbreak.Now, the festival have shared details of a new online event set for Saturday September 6, in which a number of artists will play live from the festival’s home of the Larmer Tree Gardens.Squid, Katy J Pearson, Billy Nomates and more will all perform as part of the event, dubbed In The Garden Of Streaming, which will also feature a collaborative improvisation between Black Midi drummer Morgan Simpson and Kwake Bass.