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FKA Twigs has accused her ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf of “abusing” the legal process ahead of their sexual battery trial.The singer-songwriter (real name Tahliah Barnett) was previously in a relationship with the actor and after their split, came forward with accusations of abuse – citing physical and verbal abuse, sexual battery and emotional distress.She first filed the lawsuit in 2020, and stated that LaBeouf was a danger to women, had slammed her into a car, tried to strangle her and knowingly gave her a sexually transmitted disease.His lawyers responded at the time by saying he did not cause her harm and the actor has said he denied “each and every allegation” raised against him.The trial between the two was originally set for a date in November 2023, but both parties later agreed to a continuance, postponing the trial to Monday, October 14, 2024.Now, People has reviewed documents filed by Twigs’ attorneys in California Superior Court on Friday (October 18), and reported that the filing accuses LaBeouf of evading her legal team as they prepare for the trial.According to the outlet, the court papers claim that Twigs has “produced voluminous responsive documents and substantive written responses” but “LaBeouf’s responses to written discovery in this case has been egregiously evasive and non-responsive, which has ultimately resulted in a document production consisting of only nine pages.”It also alleges that the actor “suspiciously claimed” he no longer has pertinent documents or the requested electronic devices, and claims he has been avoiding a disposition – becoming “suddenly unavailable” when expected to sit down for questioning on October 11.Addressing the documents, Twigs’ attorney told the outlet on Monday October

Thom Yorke said he “really doesn’t give a fuck” if fans want Radiohead to return in a recent interview.When asked by Australian outlet Double J about his thoughts on Radiohead fans’ speculation over the band’s future, Yorke replied: “I am not aware of it and don’t really give a flying fuck.”In the interview, Yorke acknowledged that Radiohead isn’t a top priority for him right now, stating that he and the band have earned some space and freedom to focus on their individual projects. He said: “No offence to anyone and err, thanks for caring.

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.

Hurts have announced shows in London and Berlin, celebrating the 15th anniversary of debut album ‘Happiness’.The alt-pop duo, formed by Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson, will be heading to the O2 Academy in Brixton first, for a show on May 22, before playing a show at Berlin’s Tempodrom two nights later (24).Both new dates come in celebration of the upcoming 15th anniversary of their breakthrough album ‘Happiness’, which was released in 2009 and launched the band to the top of the charts across Europe.“The year 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of our debut album ‘Happiness’. It’s hard to believe these songs are 15 years old. The period of writing and releasing the record feels like a strange dream.

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.

Grimes has weighed in on the divisive new Francis Ford Coppola film, MegalopolisThe film was released in cinemas on September 27, and is set in an alternate present-day version of America. In it, Adam Driver plays futuristic architect Cesar Catilina, who can pause time and clashes with the conservative mayor of New Rome, Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito).However, upon its release, it has been met with less-than-enthusiastic reviews and faced a rough ride at the box office – with people online labelling it ‘Megaflopolis’.

Chase Atlantic are playing European arenas for the first time on tour next year.Ahead of their new album ‘Lost In Heaven’ arriving on November 1, the Australian trio have announced a UK and Europe ‘Lost In Europe’ tour for next spring.The 12-date run will kick off on April 12 at Sporthalle in Hamburg before making stops across Europe in Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam and more.The tour concludes with three UK dates in Glasgow, Manchester and a huge show at London’s O2 Arena on May 4.Artist presale will begin Wednesday, October 16 and additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, October 18 at 10am local time.Check out the full list of dates below and buy your tickets here.APRIL 202512 – Hamburg, Sporthalle13 – Copenhagen, KB Hallen15 – Prague, Sportovni Hala Fortuna16 – Lodz, Atlas Arena18 – Berlin, Uber Arena20 – Cologne, Lanxess Arena22 – Paris, Zenith24 – Amsterdam, AFAS Live26 – Brussels, Forest National30 – Glasgow, UK, OVO HydroMAY 20252 – Manchester, UK, Co-Op Live4 – London, UK, The O2Chase Atlantic were last in the UK for Reading and Leeds in 2023.

Björk has announced a new book that will document and chronicle her five-year ‘Cornucopia’ tour – find out more below.Cornucopia: The Book serves as a physical commemoration of the artist’s boundary-breaking ‘Cornucopia’ tour that morphed through multiple iterations over the last five years.The book is due for release on November 15 – pre-orders are available now. The book is 480 pages long and will include over 300 images from photographer Santiago Felipe.Björk wrote of Cornucopia: The Book on social media: “Before this tour, I spent a decade working with 360-degree sound and visual software in virtual reality and animation, creating ‘Biophilia’, the first app album, and later ‘Vulnicura’ as a VR album.

Garbage’s Shirley Manson has shared an update with fans, as she recovers from surgery.While the exact nature of the surgery hasn’t been disclosed, the procedure comes after the Scottish singer told fans in August that Garbage would be axing the remaining 2024 shows due to an injury she suffered.While details at the time remained sparse, the statement shared did say that the NME Icon Award-winner would “require surgery and rehabilitation to correct” her injury, and that the decision to cancel shows was not “taken lightly”.She would later share another update, explaining that her health took a toll after embarking on a number of festival appearances throughout Europe in the summer. “I returned home from tour an absolute hot mess.

Justin Hawkins has shared his admiration for The Cure and the band’s new material, despite Robert Smith previously saying he isn’t a fan of The Darkness.The comments from The Darkness’ frontman come as The Cure are preparing for the upcoming release of ‘Songs Of A Lost World’. It’ll be their first album in 16 years, following on from 2008’s ‘4:13 Dream’, and has already been previewed by the lead single ‘Alone’.On Sunday night (October 6), the post-punk icons dropped a teaser of the second single ‘A Fragile Thing’ via the group’s fan WhatsApp channel and mailing list.

The Cure have announced details of their upcoming single, ‘A Fragile Thing’ – confirming that it’ll arrive later this week.The promise of new music comes as the post-punk legends have been preparing for the release of ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ in recent weeks. It’ll be their first album in 16 years, following on from 2008’s ‘4:13 Dream’, and has already been previewed by the lead single ‘Alone’.Yesterday (October 6), Robert Smith and co.

Jane’s Addiction guitar tech Dan Cleary has shared Perry Farrell‘s isolated mic track from the performance that saw him have an onstage fight with Dave Navarro.Cleary – the band’s guitar and bass tech of 17 years – put the footage on YouTube with his narration, and also recently revealed Farrell had punched Navarro in the face backstage after the initial altercation.“He’s in the wrong spot,” he points out in the clip, in which Farrell’s voice sounds significantly strained. As his frustration mounts, he can be heard shouting: “Fuck these motherfuckers.

The Horrors have returned with a new line-up, a gothic new single and details of their sixth album called ‘Night Life’.New song ‘The Silence That Remains’ marks the start of the next era for the band, as they return with a new arrangement centred around the duo of vocalist Faris Badwan and bassist Rhys Webb.The track is a fittingly eerie release for October, opening with unsettling droning before the entrance of a grungy bass guitar and skittering drums.The new song features on the group’s next album ‘Night Life’ (available to pre-order/ pre-save here), out March 21 via Fiction Records.Listen to ‘The Silence That Remains’ below.“’The Silence that Remains’ is a 3am insomnia walk through the city, retracing our steps and putting the past to bed,” shared the band in a press statement. “Our new chapter is beginning and we’re looking forward to taking you with us.

The Cure are set to perform two world exclusive performances for the BBC later this month.The first intimate live show will be for ‘Radio 2 In Concert’, where they will perform for a small audience of fans at the BBC Radio Theatre in London on October 30.Fans can register to attend for free, which will be allocated via a ballot. Registrations for tickets opened at 8:30am BST today (October 2) and will close 9pm BST the following Wednesday (October 9) at the website.It will be broadcast on Jo Whiley’s show on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds from 7-9pm GMT on October 31, which will also feature an interview with Robert Smith.Smith and co.

Porno For Pyros bassist Martyn LeNoble has described Perry Farrell as “the worst frontman I’ve ever worked with”.The musician posted a statement online after the Jane’s Addiction singer made headlines for shoving bandmate Dave Navarro mid-performance during a show in Boston earlier this month, after which the set abruptly ended.In a series of posts shared shared to X in the early hours of Monday (September 30), LeNoble seemingly weighed in by writing: “I can say, unequivocally, that Perry has been the worst frontman I’ve ever worked with.“Always a kind word, followed by shitty actions. The fish rots from the head down. I still don’t understand how he channeled some of those great lyrics & vocals on the first two Jane’s records.”LeNoble continued that he’s worked with some “difficult” singers that were all “kinder, better, and more talented”.He went on: “Perry doesn’t show up for rehearsals, sound checks, writing, etc.

Badly Drawn Boy has announced a 25th anniversary UK tour for his 2000 album ‘The Hour Of Bewilderbeast’ – find all the details below.The English singer-songwriter – real name Damon Gough – is set to celebrate his Mercury Prize winning-debut with a series shows across the UK in March and April of next year.Complete with a full band, the musician will perform the record in its entirety, along with other classics and fan favourites from his back catalogue.The tour kicks off at Birmingham Town Hall on March 13 2025, followed by stops in Oxford, Leeds, Brighton, Southampton and more, along with two nights at London’s EartH theatre. The run will then conclude with a gig at Manchester Factory International at Aviva Studios on April 5.Tickets for all shows go on sale this Friday (October 4) at 10am BST, and you can purchase your’s here.

Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins played “a big part” in Jane’s Addiction getting back together, according to the band’s longtime music tech.The band recently reunited with their original line-up – comprising Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery – and played a run of UK and European shows together earlier this year before embarking on a North American tour in August.This summer also saw the alt-rockers release their first new music in 34 years with ‘Imminent Redemption’.However, the newly reformed group made headlines earlier this month after apparent tensions came to a head when Farrell shoved Navarro mid-performance during a show in Boston, ending the set abruptly.Jane’s Addiction subsequently cancelled their remaining dates and confirmed a hiatus, citing the frontman’s “mental health difficulties”.Now, in a new podcast episode of Rare Form Radio, Dan Cleary – the band’s guitar and bass tech of 17 years – spoke to host Todd Newman – who has been close friends with Navarro for 30 years – about the incident and recent tensions in the band.Early on in their conversation, he opened up about the band’s rocky return on the road, before revealing: “Taylor Hawkins was a big part of getting this thing back together again.“Obviously, before he passed away, it was his kind of dream to see these guys do this one more time the right way.”After the drummer’s death, Farrell posted a moving video tribute to Hawkins, in which he called the musician his “best friend”.Farrell performed with Foo Fighters at their final show on March 20, joining Hawkins and co.

Björk previewed her new ‘Cornucopia’ film at Climate Week yesterday (September 27), outlining its core environmental message.The Icelandic music icon is the creative director of the film, which is currently in post-production, according to Deadline.Filmed live in Lisbon, Portugal from the European leg of her ‘Cornucopia’ world tour, the movie captures Björk’s climate crisis activism.In a statement to the publication structured in the form of a poem, the singer shared the significance of the project.“It is an emergency, in order to survive as a species we need to define our utopia. The Paris climate accord is a modern utopia impossible to imagine, but overcoming our environmental challenges is the only way we can survive.“We have to imagine something that doesn’t exist, carve intentionally into the future and demand space for hope, weave a matriarchal dome.

Vampire Weekend, Beck and St Vincent have all responded to the meme calling for artists to play Chappell Roan‘s hit single ‘Hot To Go!’. Watch the videos below.The song appears on Roan’s acclaimed debut album ‘The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess’, which recently earned the singer a UK Number One – almost a year after its release.An ongoing trend on TikTok has seen fans share footage of an act who is not Roan performing a track that is not ‘Hot To Go!’.

Thom Yorke is adapting Radiohead‘s pivotal 2003 album ‘Hail To The Thief’ for a new production of the iconic Shakespeare play Hamlet – find out more below.The upcoming production is being titled Hamlet Hail To The Thief, and will see Yorke collaborate with Tony and Olivier Award-winning directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones to create a contemporary adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.For the production, Yorke will “personally rework” and orchestrate ‘Hail To The Thief’ for a cast of over 20 musicians and actors that will be performed live during each show. The project is described as a “feverish new live experience, fusing theatre, music and movement”.The official logline for Hamlet Hail To The Thief reads: “Elsinore has become a surveillance state and hectic runs in the blood of its citizens.

Jeff Buckley‘s former Memphis home is set to become a “tribute” Airbnb.The late singer-songwriter’s Midtown cottage has been renovated to be listed on the home rental website, and possibly even for sale.The house should be ready around Thanksgiving time, according to developers (via Commercial Appeal).“I want this to be in homage to him, but not like a hipster’s Graceland,” said real estate agent and concert booker David Lorrison.The roughly 900-square-foot house, two-bedroom home from 1920 was reportedly purchased for $143,800 (£107,595.27) this March by Goode Development.“Nobody in Memphis was paying attention to the house,” added Lorrison, who noted that the home at 93 N. Rembert had been unoccupied for about a year.“But when you look online, you see people are coming here from all over.