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Matt Berninger has played his solo material live for the first time, and aired his new album ‘Get Sunk’ at his show in Leeds.The National frontman released his debut album ‘Serpentine Prison’ in 2020, but could not perform any of the tracks because of COVID. His new album ‘Get Sunk’ is due to arrive on 30th May via Concord/Book Records.

The Cure have scored their first Number One UK album in 32 years with ‘Songs Of A Lost World‘.Robert Smith and co’s first full-length record in 16 years – the follow-up to 2008’s ‘4:13 Dream’ – arrived last Friday (November 1) during a week which saw them play two shows at the iconic BBC Radio Theatre before performing their new record in full at London Troxy’s venue the same day their album was released.It outsold the rest of the Top Five combined to reach the summit, which included Sabrina Carpenter‘s ‘Short N’ Sweet’, Tyler, The Creator‘s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’, Charli XCX‘s ‘Brat’ and Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Mathematics (Tour Collection)’.The album also topped the official UK vinyl album charts, surpassing more than 40,000 physical album sales by the midweek alone.Reacting to the news, Smith the Official Charts Company: “It is enormously uplifting, genuinely heartwarming to experience such a wonderful reaction to the release of the new Cure album.“To everyone who has bought it, listened to it, loved it, believed in us over the years – THANK YOU!”Reviewing ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ in a five-star review, NME wrote: “‘Songs Of A Lost World’ feels sufficient enough for the wait we’ve endured, just for being arguably the most personal album of Smith’s career.“Mortality may loom, but there’s colour in the black and flowers on the grave.”In a lengthy interview with Matt Everitt, which saw Smith reveal that The Cure have another new album that’s “virtually finished” – with a third new record also on the way, Smith shared that The Cure plan to tour in 2025.“We’ll start up again next year,” said Smith. “Seriously, I have to finish the second album.

The Cure have managed to surpass 40,000 physical album sales with their new album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ – as they vie to top the UK charts.The goth icons returned last Friday (November 1) with their first studio record in 16 years, which has so far outsold the rest of the UK top 10 combined.Now, Music Week has reported that The Cure are well and truly on their way to a Number One debut, with the record racking up 45,054 sales so far.Over 40,000 of those sales are entirely physical releases, with downloads accounting for over 3,000 sale – and streams only 1,600.For comparison, Tyler, The Creator‘s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ (which was released on October 28) occupies the Number Two slot, and currently has over 8,400 sales.Reviewing ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ in a five-star review, NME wrote: “‘Songs Of A Lost World’ feels sufficient enough for the wait we’ve endured, just for being arguably the most personal album of Smith’s career.“Mortality may loom, but there’s colour in the black and flowers on the grave.”In a lengthy interview with Matt Everitt, which saw Smith reveal that The Cure have another new album that’s “virtually finished” – with a third new record also on the way, Smith shared that The Cure plan to tour in 2025.“We’ll start up again next year,” said Smith. “Seriously, I have to finish the second album.

The Cure‘s Robert Smith has revealed that his wife Mary Poole Smith helped him finalise the tracklisting for ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.The band’s 14th studio album was released last Friday (November 1), during a week which saw them play two shows at the iconic BBC Radio Theatre before performing their new record in full at London Troxy’s venue the same day their album was released.Back in 2019, the frontman said the new LP had been shaped by his “experience of life’s darker side” following the deaths of his mother, father and brother.Now, speaking to BBC Radio 6 Music’s Huw Stephens, Smith opened up about how his wife helped him to put the record together.He said: “I was finishing the doom and gloom ones… and [Mary] said no, no, no your best albums are the ones that just have a couple of… more upbeat tracks. She was right.

The Cure have released another snippet of a song from their upcoming album, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.The bittersweet new song, titled ‘And Nothing Is Forever’, is the second track from the new record, which is due to be released next month. The snippet is an emotional instrumental segment of the track, featuring melodic keys and powerful strings.The clip has been sent via their Whatsapp channel and can be accessed by unlocking this website, which can be done by entering the album’s release date (November 1st, 2024).Listen to a fan-grabbed screen recording of the new snippet below:The Cure – And Nothing is Forever (fragment)#thecure #thecurepl #songsofalostworld pic.twitter.com/j63Rin9wDY— The Cure PL (@thecurepl) October 21, 2024In a five-star review of the upcoming album, NME compared the track to classics such as ‘Plainsong’ and ‘Pictures of You’.

Robert Smith has opened up about The Cure’s discography, and revealed which of the albums is his “least favourite”.The frontman’s reflection on the band’s catalogue comes as they are gearing up to share long-awaited new album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.Set for release on November 1 (pre-order here), the record will mark the first from The Cure since 2008’s ‘4:13 Dream’, and it has already been previewed by two singles: ‘Alone’ and ‘A Fragile Thing’.Ahead of the album arriving, Smith took part in a new interview, posted on the band’s new website over the weekend, and opened up to BBC Radio DJ Matt Everitt about which one song from each of The Cure’s albums he thought would fit with the new release.As well as revealing which songs he’s most proud of – notably the title track from the ‘Faith’ album, ‘Disintegration’’s ‘Untitled’ and ‘Wish’’s ‘To Wish Impossible Things’ – Smith also went on to recall which release he doesn’t look back on so fondly.Naming ‘Before Three’ as his favourite song from 2004’s self-titled record, he recalled how he isn’t a fan of the album as a whole.“’The Cure’ album is probably my least favourite album that we’ve made,” he said. “I don’t like some of it, it’s the only album that I don’t think works.

Robert Smith has named one song from each of The Cure’s albums that he thinks would fit in with the sound of new album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.The long-awaited new album – which will follow 2008’s ‘4:13 Dream’ – has already been previewed by two singles: ‘Alone’ and ‘A Fragile Thing’. It is set to arrive on November 1, and you can pre-order it here.Now, in a lengthy new interview with the frontman posted to the band’s new website over the weekend, Smith was asked by BBC Radio DJ Matt Everitt what his top 10 Cure songs of all time were.“There’s no such thing as my 10 favourite Cure songs.

The Cure‘s Robert Smith has shared the band’s plans for a full world tour in 2025, likely stretching into their upcoming 50th anniversary as a band.To mark the release of long-awaited 14th album ‘Songs Of A Lost World‘, the alt-rock icons are set to play two London shows – one for BBC Radio 2 on October 30 and another intimate album release show at Troxy on November 1 – but have no further tour dates in the diary. Now, in a new and long-ranging interview filmed by the band for fans in conversation with Matt Everitt (shared via unlocking their ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ website), Smith has shared when fans can see them on stage after that.The same interview saw Smith reveal that The Cure have another new album that’s “virtually finished” – with a third new record also on the way.

Robert Smith has explained the profound coincidence and death behind the cover artwork for The Cure‘s new album, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.The band are set to release their long-awaited 14th studio record – the follow-up to 2008’s ‘4:13 Dream’ – on November 1. Smith and co. have already shared the singles ‘Alone’ and ‘A Fragile Thing’.Back in 2019, the frontman said the new LP had been shaped by his “experience of life’s darker side” following the deaths of his mother, father and brother.During a lengthy new interview about ‘Songs Of A Lost World’, Smith revealed how the official album artwork came to be.

I Can Never Say Goodbye‘, featuring in their upcoming album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.In a new and long-ranging interview filmed by the band for fans in conversation with Matt Everitt (shared via unlocking their ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ website), Smith has shared that writing about his brother’s death in his music helped him “enormously”.Speaking about how he approached addressing such a personal and emotional topic on ‘I Can Never Say Goodbye’, he explained to Everitt that he decided to tackle it in a simple, narrative way. “I wrote this song a lot of different ways, until I hit on a very simple narrative of what actually happened on the night he died,” he said. “It went all around the houses and I went everywhere with this song to sum up how I felt.

The Cure‘s Robert Smith has revealed that the band have another new album in the works that’s “virtually finished”, with a third record in the pipeline too.The alt-rock icons are set to release their long-awaited 14th album ‘Songs Of A Lost World‘ – their first since 2008’s ‘4:13 Dream‘ – on November 1. Back in 2020, Smith told NME that the band were hard at work on “two new albums and an hour of noise”.Now, in a full interview recorded for fans in conversation with Matt Everitt that’s due to be shared in full later today (Sunday October 13), Smith has revealed how ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ came to be, and details of leftover material on the way.Smith spoke of how the band originally intended to release a record to celebrate their 40th anniversary.“I felt that we should be summing up,” said Smith.

Placebo have discussed how their all-star, warts-and-all new documentary movie paints a bold new picture of the band, driven by “the desire to break the form and to do something new”.Frontman Brian Molko and bassist–guitarist Stefan Olsdal of Placebo took to the stage at the premiere of their new documentary film Placebo: This Search For Meaning on Thursday night (October 3) to discuss the themes of the film – including addiction, mental health, gender politics and the film’s rare and unseen footage following the band’s relationship with David Bowie.The film – directed by BAFTA winner Oscar Sansom and set for cinematic screenings throughout October – features revealing in-depth interviews with the band alongside CCTV-style contributions from celebrity fans including Benedict Cumberbatch, Robbie Williams, Yungblud, Garbage‘s Shirley Manson and IDLES’ Joe Talbot, alongside live performances of tracks from the band’s 2022 album ‘Never Let Me Go’. As well as touching on the band’s history, it delves deeper into the core meaning, purpose, philosophy and impact of Placebo over the band’s 30-year lifespan.“Our reaction was like, ‘OK, but we really can’t make just another bog-standard documentary’,” Molko said in discussion with 6 Music’s Matt Everitt following the premiere screening at Leicester Square’s Vue cinema.“’What are you going to do, Oscar? How are you going to subvert the form itself? How are you going to stop everybody from being bored? We can’t just have a series of talking heads here’.

Mercury Prize 2024 awards ceremony have been announced – find out more below.Today (August 29), the Mercury Prize committee have announced the two hosts being tasked to lead this year’s awards ceremony. They have been revealed as DJ, broadcaster and author Annie Macmanus (also known as Annie Mac), and BBC 6 Music presenter Huw Stephens.The news comes just a week ahead of the ceremony on September 5, which will be broadcast live from Abbey Road Studios for TV from 8pm until 9.15pm via BBC Four.

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, frontmen of the iconic Britpop band Oasis, have set the record straight amidst swirling rumours that they would be playing the Glastonbury Festival as part of their tour next year. X was buzzing after hints suggested that the Gallagher brothers might headline the famous festival following news of their exciting comeback tour.

Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg were filmed at Glastonbury 2024 joining a crowd in singing Oasis’ ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ ahead of Coldplay’s headlining set.Cruise and Pegg were photographed alongside fellow actor Gillian Anderson and Mission Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie standing on a platform at the Pyramid Stage, waiting to watch Coldplay’s set on Saturday (June 29).In video shared by BBC 6 Music’s Matt Everitt, Cruise and Pegg are seen joining the crowd below them in singing the chorus of ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, Pegg dramatically waving his arms like a conductor.Erm, that’s @TomCruise, Simon Pegg and @GillianA singing Don’t Look Back In Anger by @oasis just before @coldplay come onstage at @glastonbury. pic.twitter.com/vner2CP6c1— Matt Everitt (@matteveritt) June 29, 2024Pegg was present at Glastonbury to introduce Shaun of the Dead for a 20th anniversary screening alongside director Edgar Wright that same day as part of the festival’s Pilton Palais Cinema programming.

Dave Grohl hailing Steve Albini has resurfaced following the late producer’s death yesterday (May 8).Albini who worked on Nirvana’s final album ‘In Utero’ died following a heart attack while at Electronic Audio – his recording studio in Chicago.Speaking in an interview with BBC 6 Music’s Matt Everitt in 2015, Grohl said that despite being well aware of his reputation, the first time he ever met the legendary producer was during the recording sessions for their 1993 record.“He was the smartest, most cynical producer/music critic/band leader/pundit, everyone was scared of him. Then you see pictures of him and he just looks like this skinny little guy.

Jimmy Page, Brian May and Tony Iommi came together to launch the new Gibson Garage in London.The moment took place in Soho yesterday morning (February 22) as the guitar manufacturer held a special preview of the shop, which is set to open on Saturday (February 24).It is inspired by the Nashville flagship branch and has over 300 guitars for sale, as well as a live music space downstairs and a made-to-measure counter for ordering bespoke, custom guitars.At the first preview of the store, Led Zeppelin icon Jimmy Page was in attendance to reveal a new collaboration with the brand – launching a replica of his iconic 1971 Doubleneck.As well as Page, Brian May of Queen and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath were in also attendance, and joined the Led Zeppelin guitarist in cutting the opening ribbon.

Peter Crouch has hilariously admitted to having been a huge fan of the Spice Girls as a teenager, so much so that he ended up appearing in their movie, Spice World.The former footballer turned sports pundit, 42, dropped the bombshell during his and his wife Abbey Clancy's podcast, The Therapy Crouch, when Abbey, 37, revealed that he had appeared in the movie.To which Peter quipped: "It was my big break. I like the Spice Girls.

Emma Bunton is often very private about her personal life, but has recently given fans a rare insight into family celebrations.

Spice Girls singer Emma Bunton is a bit of a closed book when it comes to her personal life but she's recently given fans a rare glimpse into a special celebration.The singer, who shares two children – 16-year-old Beau and Tate, 12 – with husband Jade Jones, recently took to Instagram to mark her eldest son's milestone birthday. Making an exception to her privacy rule and surprising fans, Emma said she was so proud as Beau turned 16 and included a picture of him holding large birthday balloons that read his age. She captioned the photo: "My gorgeous boy is 16! We are bursting with pride @beaubuntonjones at the man you have become.

It seems the friendship never ends for The Spice Girls, as Mel C has hinted that the band will be reuniting for Glastonbury next year. As she took to the Avalon stage to perform at the world-renowned festival this weekend, the 49 year old singer claimed that "all" the bandmates would like to sing at the event. Mel was referring to each of the singers who made up the 90s pop group, including herself, Emma Bunton, 47, Victoria Beckham, 49, Geri Horner, 50, and Mel B, 48.