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Primus have announced a global open call to search for their new drummer.The announcement comes after the band late last month announced the “complete shock” departure of longtime drummer Tim Alexander. Primus wrote on a new social media post: “We are currently taking submissions from all points in the universe for the position of Primus drummer/percussionist.”They continued: “Seeking a well-mannered, affable individual with original sensibility and aesthetic, possessing a desire to open new doors in the creative world.As for what Primus are looking for in their new drummer, they noted: “Flashy chops are wonderful, but groove, pocket, and the ability to listen, react, and contribute to the musical conversation is a must.”They also included an email address for submissions, which must include their resumé and video of a recent performance.A post shared by PRIMUS (@primusville)Following Tim Alexander’s exit from the band, he explained his decision to leave earlier this month: “Over time, I started realizing that it was affecting my physical life, it was affecting my mental life, and it was affecting my family life, and my heart just wasn’t in it.”“When I discovered that I’m struggling with all these things, I had to sit and think about exactly what am I doing,” he continued.

Björk has announced a new sound exhibition which is set to “recreate” the calls of extinct animals.The exhibit is set to take place at Paris’ Centre Pompidou from November 20 until December 9. Titled ‘Natural Manifesto’, it will be comprised of a 3-minute 40-second piece of audio that uses AI software to recreate the sound of extinct animals and merge them with spoken word vocals.The piece was created in collaboration with the French artist Aleph and has been supported by the sound research institute IRCAM and curated by the likes of Chloé Siganos, Delphine Le Gatt and environmentalists from France and Iceland.A post shared by Björk (@bjork)Speaking about the use of the extinct animal calls, a post on Björk’s Instagram account read: “We wanted to share their presence in an architecture representing the industrial age, far away from nature.

FKA Twigs has shared the latest single from upcoming album ‘Eusexua’ – an avant-garde track called ‘Drums Of Death’. Check it out below.The new single marks the third track to be shared from the artist’s new LP, which will be the long-awaited follow-up to 2019’s ‘Magdalene’ and set for release on January 24 via Young.

Saint Etienne have announced details of a new album titled ‘The Night’. Find out more below, and check out the new single ‘Half Light’.Arriving on December 13 via Heavenly Recordings, the upcoming record marks the 12th studio album from the British trio, and the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2021 album ‘I’ve Been Trying To Tell You’.Ahead of next month’s release, the band have today (November 14) shared the lead single from the album – an ethereal track called ‘Half Light’.Coming in at just under two minutes long, the track sees Saint Etienne take on a soothing, ambient sound, and takes listeners on a journey of layered tranquillity.

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RAYE has been confirmed as the latest headliner lined up for All Points East 2025. Find ticket details below.The multi-award-winning singer-songwriter will be headining to the Victoria Park site on August 23, where she’ll top the bill for next year’s edition of All Points East.It comes following the release of last year’s debut album ‘My 21st Century Blues’, which has seen her nominated for the 2023 Mercury Prize, take home a record number of awards at the 2024 BRIT Awards, nominated for two trophies at the 2025 Grammys, and win Best UK & Ireland Act at this year’s MTV EMAs.She is the third headliner announced for next year’s All Points East line-up, following on from confirmation that Barry Can’t Swim and The Maccabees will be performing on August 22 and 24, respectively.Multi-Brit award winner and Grammy nominee, @raye, is your next All Points East headliner ✨Next summer, the South London singer-songwriter will be bringing her unique blend of R&B, soul, dance and jazz to London’s Victoria Park, with a full lineup to be announced! This is… pic.twitter.com/AzgvSfvYF6— All Points East (@allpointseastuk) November 12, 2024“London…we are headlining All Points East festival – Saturday 23 August 2025,” RAYE wrote on Instagram Stories, confirming the news this morning.

Primal Scream, Paul Weller and Kneecap are among the acts set to perform at a ‘Gig For Gaza’ charity show in London next month. Find all the details below.Hosted by Crosstown Concerts, the special fundraiser is due to take place at the O2 Academy Brixton on Friday December 13 for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.Former Jam frontman and soloist Weller curated the line-up – which boasts Primal Scream, Kneecap and Nottingham singer-songwriter Liam Bailey (who recently supported Weller on his 2024 UK tour).Per a press release, more artists are to be announced in the coming weeks.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (November 15) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Halsey has opened up about how she felt “too scared” to sing about her father in music until now.The singer-songwriter, who uses she/they pronouns, opened up about the personal topic during a new interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, following the release of their latest album ‘The Great Impersonator’.The record – which marked Halsey’s fifth studio album – arrived on October 25 and included a track titled ‘Hurt Feelings’, which explored her “pretty complicated” relationship with father, Chris Frangipane.“I’ve written a song about my dad on every single album and every single time, just when we get to the time when we’re deciding the track list, I cut the songs. I’m like, ‘I can’t do it.

Mk.gee performed a rendition of Celine Dion‘s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ and Andrea Bocelli’s ‘Time To Say Goodbye’ at his sold-out show in Philly last night.Last night, the ‘Are You Looking Up’ singer took over the Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, playing a rescheduled show in the city after he had to cancel the original date back in October. The gig marked the final show of the US leg of his 2024 US tour.Mk.gee – real name Michael Gordon – kicked off the night with his newest single ‘ROCKMAN’ and played tracks from his debut LP ‘Two Star & The Dream Police’ such as ‘Dream Police’, ‘Candy’ and ‘Alesis’.

My Chemical Romance‘s Frank Iero has shared his reasons for voting ahead of his shows with L.S. Dunes.The guitarist took to his official Instagram account yesterday (November 4) to share a statement on the importance of voting during this year’s presidential election which is taking place today (November 5).“These are very uncertain and scary times in our world. I have been travelling the country for a long time and lately, the one thing I have seen all too much of is people looking to piss off the other side by any means necessary,” began Iero’s statement.

Kneecap scheduled to headline off the back of the Irish rap trio’s acclaimed debut album, ‘Fine Art’ (2024).Other confirmed acts include CMAT, English Teacher (this year’s Mercury Prize-winners), Daniel Avery, Mannequin Pussy, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Puzzle (UK debut) and Sprints.Further down the bill are Erol Alkan BTB Optimo (Espacio), Frankie & The Witch Fingers, Gaye Su Akyol, Getdown Services, Hello Mary, HiTech, Jasmine.4.t, Martin Rev, Mermaid Chunky, Patriarchy, Ugly, W.I.T.C.H and Wine Lips.“This is only just the beginning,” organisers wrote alongside the initial line-up poster, “we have tons more cutting-edge artists still to be announced.” See the full list of names so far here:KNEECAP TO HEADLINE WIDE AWAKE 2025!Plus very special guest CMAT and Mercury Prize winners English Teacher.They’ll be joined by renowned electronic producer Daniel Avery, Philly punk quartet Mannequin Pussy, Aussie rockers Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, a UK debut from Fletcher… pic.twitter.com/lVScBYxGd6— Wide Awake (@wideawakeldn) November 5, 2024Tickets for next year’s Wide Awake are on general sale now – you can buy yours here.The 2025 instalment promises seven live music stages, more than 70 performing artists, an exclusive VIP area, the best London street foot, a craft beer fair⁠, workshops, talks and more still to be announced⁠.Wide Awake recently announced a date change for 2025 following the news that Field Day would be returning to Brockwell Park next May, after a stint at Victoria Park in east London.The 2024 edition of Wide Awake was headlined by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and also featured performances from the likes of Slowdive, Young Fathers, Alice Glass, Dry Cleaning, Squid, Fat Dog and Lynks.Reviewing Wide Awake

Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong has endorsed Kamala Harris ahead of the US election today (November 5), and shared an anecdote about performing in a casino owned by Donald Trump.The frontman took to Instagram last night (November 4) to encourage fans to vote for Harris and her running mate Tim Walz one final time before polls open.Before sharing a short speech, he posted a video of him and Elvis Costello performing an acoustic version of Costello’s hit ‘Alison’ in a Trump Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.“I noticed one thing, we’re on the stage, there was all these bottles of water that were on the stage and had Donald Trump’s picture on every single one of the bottles, like everything in that hotel. And it was like, like, this big sort of ode, or, you know, Trump and his sort of bullshit businessman persona.“And so I went around these water bottles with a Sharpie, and I put Hitler moustaches on every single one of them.”A post shared by Billie Joe (@billiejoearmstrong)He added: “I just want to say, vote for Harris and Walz.

The Cult’s Ian Astbury has spoken to NME about the recent resurgence of goth in pop culture – which sees “women picking up the swords and leading the way” – as well as how the band are looking to challenge the perception of being “a heritage act”.The band’s ‘8424’ tour sees The Cult hit the road in celebration of their fourth decade together, and comes on the heels of their ‘8323’ Death Cult shows, which saw them revisit the first iteration of the band.“For the last 18 months we’ve been going hard at doing a health check on everything that we’re involved in creatively, whether it’s Death Cult, The Cult or stuff that I’m doing outside of the band. We’re looking to repair some bridges and reconnect with real culture,” Astbury told us.“We want to run down the perception that we’re just some heritage band who’s phoning it in, or that we’re tired and our best days are behind us.

Primus have announced the “shock” departure of their drummer, Tim “Herb” Alexander.Remaining members Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde announced yesterday (October 29) via Twitter/X that Alexander had left the band “effective immediately”, via an email sent on October 17. “It came as a complete shock to all of us here in the Primus camp,” they wrote.“On the heels of a wonderful spring & summer of touring and some fabulous plans ahead, it has been a bit bewildering for us that Herb would so abruptly opt out,” the statement continued.“After several attempts to communicate with Herb, his only response was another email stating that he has ‘lost his passion for playing.’ As disappointing as that is, we respect his choice.”They go on to say that, as a result of Alexander’s departure, they’ve had to “make some tough decisions” about future performances.“We considered cancelling the annual New Year’s show, but after much talk Les and Ler have decided to pivot to an augmented version of Primus featuring members of Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade,” they write, specifying that it will be “an exciting special, one-time event.”For their upcoming festival date with Tool, dubbed Tool In The Sand, in the Dominican Republic, their one-time touring drummer, Danny Carey, will step in.pic.twitter.com/bYYVn6dEWl— Primus (@primus) October 29, 2024Next year, the band are set to embark on the second leg of Tool’s Maynard James Keenan’s ‘Sessanta’ tour.

R.E.M. have shared a new lyric video for their 1986 hit ‘I Believe’, as part of their ‘We Are Hope Despite The Times’ campaign to encourage people to vote.In the lead-up to the US election next week (November 5), the band have been vocal about the importance of voting.

here.A post shared by Northside (@northside_band)MARCH 2025 21 – Nottingham, UK, Bodega22 – London, UK, The Grace28 – Leeds, UK, Headrow House29 – Skegness, UK, Shiiine OnAPRIL 2025 4 – Darwen, UK, Library Theatre5 – Glasgow, UK, King Tuts12 – Manchester, UK, Deaf InstituteMAY 20253 – Bristol, UK, Marble Factory“We’re absolutely buzzin’ to announce our ‘Let’s Take Another Trip’ Tour for 2025,” the band wrote on Instagram. “We can’t wait to get out there and play live again! Gonna be magic! See you all next year!”Formed in 1989, Northside only released one album, 1991’s ‘Chicken Rhythms’ via Factory Records and cemented them as a fixture in the turn-of-the-’90s Madchester scene.

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard have announced a new orchestral tour, and have released a new single ‘Phantom Island’.Last night (October 29), the Australian band took to social media to announce their upcoming ‘Phantom Island’ tour, which is set to take place in 2025. The majority of the tour will include a full orchestra with conductor and music director Sarah Hicks and city-specific orchestras, while some concerts are being billed as “good ol rock n roll shows”.The tour will be in support of the band’s upcoming album, which has yet to receive a title.

Billy Corgan has announced a string of solo Australian tour dates this winter – see the full list of dates and ticketing details below.The Smashing Pumpkins frontman is due to return Down Under this December for three Good Things festival performances in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Now, Corgan has announced additional solo headlining shows for Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.Across all six shows, Corgan will be backed by Australian indie rock band The Delta Riggs.

Thom Yorke played Radiohead’s ‘Jigsaw Falling Into Place’ solo for the first time ever at the latest of his solo shows in Auckland on Saturday (October 26).The musician is currently on a solo tour across Australia and Asia, where he is delving into his back catalogue to play tracks from the Radiohead archive, as well as from The Smile, Atoms For Peace and his solo records.At the second of two shows at Auckland’s Spark Arena, Yorke played the ‘In Rainbows’ song for the first time as a solo artist, and also delved deep for his first rendition of ‘Sail To The Moon’ from ‘Hail To The Thief’ since 2003.Yorke also gave ‘The Daily Mail’ and ‘Airbag’ their first solo airings since 2010, and treated the New Zealand audience to the first solo ‘Street Spirit (Fade Out)’ performance since 2016.

Entertainment Weekly.Carter explained of the situation: “Matthew was quickly admitted to Toronto Western Hospital where he was put into excellent care and taken out of immediate danger. Matthew was transferred to a rehabilitation center back home in Omaha today where he will undergo extensive therapy.

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory have announced their self-titled debut album, as well as a tour of the UK and Europe. Find details below, and check out the new single ‘Afterlife’.Set for release on February 7 via Jagjaguwar, the new album sees Van Etten join forces with her band – comprised of Jorge Balbi (drums, machines), Devra Hoff (bass, vocals), and Teeny Lieberson (synth, piano, guitar, vocals).A major theme in the release is the feeling of freedom that comes from letting go and the new approach emerged while rehearsing in the desert, when Van Etten invited her bandmates into the creative process.Recorded at Eurythmics’ former studio, The Church and produced by Marta Salogni (Bjork, Bon Iver), the album is today (October 23) previewed by a lead single called ‘Afterlife’.The song begins with a steady synth beat, as Van Etten’s ethereal vocals gradually swirl in.