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FKA Twigs has told fans she is “devasted” after visa issues have forced her to cancel her remaining North American tour dates.Late last month, FKA Twigs took to social media to inform fans that a handful of upcoming shows in the United States and Canada were being scrapped due to visa issues.“I was informed that production did not fill out the correct paperwork in a timely manner for us to have our visas to come to the USA and perform,” the singer explained. “So that means by no choice of my own I will have to pull out of my New York, Chicago, and Toronto shows.”Now, the ‘Childlike Things‘ artist has revealed that “ongoing visa issues” mean the remainder of this month’s dates, including festival sets at Coachella and Axe Ceremonia, will be cancelled.Apologising to fans on X/Twitter, she wrote: “It pains me to say this because i am so excited to bring you a creation that i have poured my soul into and i believe is amongst my strongest work and i know this news impacts so many of you that have already made plans and spent money in order to see these shows.im devastated to share the news that due to ongoing visa issues i am not able to see through any of my scheduled tour dates for the remainder of april across north america, including ceremonia and coachella.

Glastonbury have announced the eight finalists in their Emerging Talent Competition, with the winner set to secure a spot at this year’s festival.The final eight were chosen from thousands of acts who entered the competition, with a final set to take place on April 26 in Pilton, Somerset. The winners will be given a slot on one of the main stages at Glastonbury 2025 and will win a £5,000 Talent Development Prize from the PRS Foundation.The finalists are: Air Drawn Dagger, Ari Tsugi, Eli Dayo, Mali Hâf, Nat Oaks, Master Peace, Sarah Meth and Westside Cowboy.Check out all eight acts in the Spotify playlist below.We’re very pleased to reveal the 8 finalists for our 2025 Emerging Talent Competition: @AirDrawnDagger_, Ari Tsugi, Eli Dayo, @mali_haf, Nat Oaks, @MasterPeaceLDN, Sarah Meth & @westsidecowboyy Listen to them here! https://t.co/1Of5tEoFAb The winners chosen at the live finals… pic.twitter.com/R8lvHzrsWM— Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) April 4, 2025Two runners up will each receive a £2,500 PRS Foundation Talent Development prize, and a judging panel including festival organisers Emily and Michael Eavis narrowed down a longlist of 90 acts.London indie musician Master Peace – real name Peace Okezie – released his debut album ‘How To Make A Master Peace’ in 2024, which included a feature from Georgia, and has previously toured with The Streets.

The Great Escape has announced 175 new names for this year’s festival – including Skunk Anansie, Maruja and The Molotovs. Find all the details below.The 2025 edition of the event – described as “the festival for new music” – is due to take place in Brighton between May 14-17.

Augustus Pablo, The Raincoats, Cabaret Voltaire and Swell Maps.The eight classic 45s that make up the set have been recreated especially for this edition and were “handpicked by Rough Trade Records co-MDs, Jeannette Lee and Geoff Travis – who were key players in the DIY nexus that formed around the first Rough Trade shop in the late 1970s”.The accompanying sleeve notes will boast an “exclusive, revelatory in-depth interview” with Travis and Lee.‘Rough Trade 45s: Volume 1’ is illustrated with exclusive archive photography sourced in collaboration with many of the era’s greatest photographers, and features new quotes from the artists themselves and notable fans.A post shared by Rough Trade Records (@roughtraderecords)“There wasn’t much commercial thinking behind starting a label out of the first Rough Trade shop, not much planning,” Travis recalled of Rough Trade Records’ beginnings in a statement. “We were just doing things out of love really.”Speaking about the memories that influenced the pair’s song selection, Lee explained: “I used to shop at Rough Trade before I joined the label and everyone knew it was the place to go to find interesting music.“Geoff and I just sat down and the tracks just came to us like that! We’re celebrating 45-plus years of the label, and we could easily have picked 45 seven-inches.

Lana Del Rey has rejected claims that she is facing a lawsuit from Kim Kardashian.It comes as rumours began circulating online a couple of days ago, alleging that the singer was facing a $1million lawsuit from the business mogul and reality star after they worked together last year.The speculation claimed that the tension stemmed back to a collaboration between the two in February 2024, when Lana Del Rey posed for a Valentine’s Day ad campaign for Kardashian’s shapewear brand SKIMS. It suggested that the ‘Summertime Sadness’ singer did not label her Instagram posts with the SKIMS campaign as paid promotions.This, in turn, led to criticism from the non-profit National Advertising Division, according to reports from Stereogum.However, Lana Del Rey has now taken to social media to deny speculation that she is being sued by The Kardashians’ star and dismiss any rumours as false.A post shared by Sloan Hooks (@sloanhooks)“No no, this isn’t happening,” she commented on an Instagram post from Let’s Get Into It podcaster Sloan Hooks.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced a 2025 UK and European orchestral tour.The Melbourne sextet is set to bring their ‘Phantom Island’ tour overseas later this year, with select dates played as rave sets and other dates as orchestral shows led by conductor/musical director Chad Kelly.They will play songs off their forthcoming album ‘Phantom Island’ (release date unknown), along with cuts from their wide catalogue. Rave sets will incorporate tracks from 2023’s ‘The Silver Cord’, the band’s pivot into electronic music, and they will modify other songs through a fully modular synthesis table.Meanwhile, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s orchestral shows include a date at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where they will perform with Covent Garden Sinfonia.Pre-sale commences at 10am on April 2, whilst general sale will follow at 10am on April 4 – find your tickets here and see tour dates below:OCTOBER31 – Aviva Studios – Manchester (rave set)NOVEMBER1 – Brixton Electric – London (rave set)2 – Brixton Electric – London (rave set)4 – Royal Albert Hall – London (with Covent Garden Sinfonia)5 – La Seine Musicale – Paris (with Orchestre Lamoureux)6 – 013 – Tilburg, NL (rave set)7 – Mainstage – Den Bosch, NL (with Sinfonia Rotterdam)9 – Inside Seaside Festival – Gdansk, PL (with The Baltic Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra)10 – Columbiahalle – Berlin (rave set)11 – SaSaZu – Prague (rave set)12 – Gasometer – Vienna (rave set)14 – Poolen – Copenhagen (rave set)15 – Gothenburg Film Studios – Gothenburg (rave set)The UK/EU tour will follow the band’s upcoming leg in the US, where they will tour with conductor and musical director Sarah Hicks.

Fat Dog, bdrmm and more have been announced as the final wave of performers for this year’s edition of Wide Awake festival.The one-day event is due to take place at Brockwell Park near Brixton in South London on Friday May 23.

Dave Navarro and Vanessa DuBasso have tied the knot in a gothic-inspired wedding this past weekend in Scotland.The iconic guitarist’s (Jane’s Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers) wedding took place at Dunskey Estate in Stranraer, Scotland, which features an Edwardian castle surrounded by woodlands and views of the sea. While speaking to PEOPLE, the couple explained that it was their dream to get married in a castle and said that the estate was “enchanting”.“We wanted our wedding to feel like a dream,” Navarro told the outlet.

Nick Cave has extended his 2025 solo tour dates with a handful of new shows. Check out the details below.The first run of tour dates were shared back in January, and included 13 solo shows across Europe between June and August.Now, due to high demand, more shows have been added to the itinerary.

My Bloody Valentine have announced their first UK headline tour in over 10 years. Find out the details below.The news of the shows comes just months after the iconic shoegaze pioneers confirmed a return to the live stage last November – announcing a one-off show in Dublin, which will be their first Irish headline show since 1992.Now, the members have shared an additional three live dates planned for later this year, all taking place across the UK.

Pro Skater 3+4, which features a mix of OG anthems and music from newer artists.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is due out later this year and reworks 2001’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and the 2002 follow-up. The game will include a number of familiar levels and OG skateboarders but developers have also promised new additions to the iconic series.Earlier this month, the first wave of artists for the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 soundtrack were announced.

NME about bringing experimental music to the Royal Albert Hall for the 2025 edition of the Teenager Cancer Trust gigs.The iconic independent music label is set to take over the prestigious venue this weekend (Saturday March 29) as part of this year’s run of the Teenager Cancer Trust live shows.It follows on from an already packed run of gigs across this week – including performances from Sex Pistols and Frank Carter, James Arthur, The Who and The Corrs – and sees profits made from the dates donated to the charity.As previously confirmed, the Saturday edition has been curated by the founder of the East London label, Robert Haths (aka Ghostworker), and includes appearances from Penguin Cafe, Daniel Brandt, Douglas Dare and Hatis Noit.Speaking to NME, Raths explained why these experimental yet very different artists were selected.“We’re punk too,” he said. “I of course love the Sex Pistols and The Who – who doesn’t? – but it’s important to nurture the next generation of players and let them have a chance to offer their music in front of a beautiful new audience.”Raths went on to explain why each individual act stood out to him.

Ride – has shared details of an upcoming solo album called ‘Swallow’. Check out the lead single ‘Lonely Town’ below.The record marks the first venture into a full solo release from Queralt, and is set for release on June 13 via Sonic Cathedral.In terms of the sound, the record is set to capture a beautiful yet brooding collection of nine songs, and hones in on elements of shoegaze to capture darkly textured soundscapes similar to that of M83 and Sigur Rós.It also contains a number of collaborators, including labelmate Emma Anderson (formerly of Lush and Sing-Sing) and Verity Susman (Electrelane, MEMORIALS).Today (March 26), Queralt has shared the first preview of the record in the form of the lead single ‘Lonely Town’.

FKA Twigs has announced the cancellation of her North American ‘Eusexua’ tour dates – find out why below.Today (March 26), FKA Twigs took to social media to share the unfortunate news, revealing that a handful of upcoming shows in the United States and Canada are being scrapped due to visa issues.“Today I was informed that production did not fill out the correct paperwork in a timely manner for us to have our visas to come to the USA and perform,” the singer explained. “So that means by no choice of my own I will have to pull out of my New York, Chicago, and Toronto shows.”north america tour update pic.twitter.com/IIvbskEa3V— FKA twigs (@FKAtwigs) March 26, 2025FKA Twigs went on to explain: “For those of you who are wondering why I have to pull out of Toronto because it’s not part of the United States, it’s because of routing and just the complex beast that touring is.

Dave Matthews, Vampire Weekend and Dead & Company.Back in January, the multi-instrumentalist took a “mental health break” from touring with them amid a “personal crisis”, but later found his temporary exit had been made permanent without his knowledge.Yesterday (March 24), the ‘Hungersite’ artists took to Instagram to announce Arevalo would no longer be a part of the Goose organization, after being “made aware of behavior in Jeff’s personal life”.The band did not provide details on what triggered the decision, but wrote that it was an “incredibly unfortunate, unexpected situation”, adding: “It is clear that this is the only way forward as we remain committed to upholding the values that define our community, particularly when it comes to respecting others and creating a safe environment.A post shared by Goose (@goosetheband)“This past tour was an unexpected challenge to navigate, but through it all, the four of us forged a deeper connection on and off stage. We’re feeling inspired to continue growing as a unit as we move into this next chapter, and are deeply grateful for everyone with us on this journey.”Today, Arevalo responded, taking to social media to say that while he was “extremely grateful” for the time spent with the progressive-rock outfit, and agreed they should both go separate ways, he felt frustrated at being under-utilised.He reflected on his mental health break from earlier in the year when he pursued a program in Washington, where he studied “emotional issues” and spoke with counsellors.

Ethel Cain has announced her second album, ‘Willoughby Tucker, I Will Always Love You’, and her biggest tour yet for 2025, which includes dates in the UK.The singer – real name Hayden Anhedönia – will be releasing her second full-length in August, which has been billed as a prequel to her 2022 debut album ‘Preacher’s Daughter’.Cain’s upcoming album is titled ‘Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You’, and its announcement coincides with her birthday today (March 24).“Before everything, there was you. 1986, the year everything changed forever,” Cain wrote on Instagram alongside the announcement.She will also be going on tour, which is set to be her biggest to date.

Ashnikko has returned with the playful, provocative new single ‘Itty Bitty’ – check it out below.The song marks the start of the pop star’s new era and was released onto streaming platforms via Parlophone on Friday (March 21).Written with Skyler Stonestreet and Slinger, who also produced the song, it is a dancefloor-ready club banger, complete with a pulsating bassline and suggestive lyrics: “Itty bitty teeny tiny little slutty skirt / I like to put it on every time my heart hurt”.Listen to ‘Itty Bitty’ here, along with its eye-test chart lyric video:Speaking about the song, Ashnikko has said: “There’s nothing more effective for healing a broken heart than an itty bitty teeny tiny little slutty skirt. The itty bitty skirt (or whatever your personal equivalent may be) is godly and should never be dismissed.“Our bodies are our most intimate canvases – the ritual of getting ready to go out with friends is one of my favourites.

Marika Hackman has released a new version of her song ‘Skin’ with a guest feature from Laura Marling – check it out below.The special version of the track comes on the 10th anniversary of Hackman’s debut album ‘We Slept At Last’, the record that first introduced the song to the world.Hackman has produced the new incarnation of the track herself, recording it between The Gatehouse in Abbey Road Studios and her own studio. It came about as part of Abbey Road’s annual collaboration with Pitchfork London.The spare, spacious recording sees Marling’s vocals add depth and timbre to the song, with minimal instrumentation giving it a hauntingly intimate effect.

Björk has announced that her new concert film Cornucopia will be getting a “limited release” in theatres globally. Find out the details below.The news of the upcoming release was shared today (March 20) and comes in collaboration with Mercury Studios.

Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan has welcomed a “happy and healthy” third child with wife Chloé Mendel Corgan.The frontman and wife Chloé welcomed their third child, daughter Juno Corgan, on Tuesday (March 18). They shared the news with People, telling the publication their newborn entered the world in “the wee hours” at their Highland Park home.“My wife, Chloé is doing well and recovering, and baby Juno is happy, healthy, and nursing with gusto,” Corgan said.

R.E.M.’s ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’.The tour marks the 40th anniversary of Michael Stipe and co’s 1986 fourth studio album and follows Shannon and Narducy touring the band’s ‘Murmer’ in 2024 and ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’ this year. The UK leg of the latter is set to kick off on August 19 in Manchester, before making stops in Glasgow, Nottingham, Bristol and London.