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Massive Attack, IDLES and Nile Rodgers will play a series of gigs at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena in honour of the city being the world’s first ‘UN Accelerator City’ for climate change.It comes on the heels of Massive Attack’s Act 1.5 show in Bristol last month which saw them joined by the likes of Killer Mike, Lankum, Sam Morton and the Wild Bunch’s DJ Milo. The all-day event aimed to re-envision how concerts could be staged sustainably, and was designed to be the lowest-carbon concert of its kind and scale ever put together.Now, the band will host another string of gigs in Liverpool this November alongside IDLES and Rodgers.

Lambrini Girls have spoken to NME about their plans for new music, upcoming tour dates with IDLES and why they insist on using their platform to highlight political issues.Catching up with NME backstage at Reading Festival 2024, the Brighton duo — comprised of guitarist and vocalist Phoebe Lunny and bassist Lily Macieira – told us about their immense set at the Festival Republic Stage.They also looked back at the response that they had to their latest single ‘Body Of Mine’ — a more personal track that explores the complexities of gender identity – as well as the decision they made to boycott several festivals earlier this year in solidarity with Palestine.Check out the full interview above, or read it below.NME: What was it like to get on the Reading stage? Phoebe Lunny: “It was good. We’re a bit frazzled because we came back from America, and the next day we went and played Green Man.

Fontaines D.C., IDLES, Nova Twins and Nadine Shah have signed a Love Music Hate Racism statement condemning this month’s far-right riots.Rioting was sparked on July 30 following the fatal stabbing of three children at a Taylor Swift-inspired dance class in Southport, Merseyside. Soon after the incident, misinformation appeared online, falsely claiming that the suspect was a Muslim asylum seeker.Shortly afterwards, huge groups including far-right and anti-immigration extremists took to the streets around the country to riot and cause violence and disorder.

IDLES have announced a special hometown show in aid of War Child, with 86TVs, comedian Stewart Lee and more serving as support. Find all the details below.The band are due to headline the O2 Academy in Bristol next Saturday (August 24), following their appearance at Victorious Festival the previous day (23).Crosstown Concerts, Friendly Records and War Child UK have teamed up to host the fundraising gig, which will include a live performance from 86TVs and Zalizo (ЗАЛІЗО in Ukrainian, meaning Iron/Metal), as well as a DJ set from Bristol native Boca 45.Acclaimed comedian Lee is set to host the one-off evening of music.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST tomorrow (Friday August 16), priced at £50.

The National spoke with NME backstage at Glastonbury 2024, where they talked to us about what the festival means to them, the impact of their Taylor Swift collab, plans for new material – a supergroup dream born of recently touring with IDLES, Fontaines D.C. and Ed Sheeran. Watch the video clip above and check out the full interview below.The US indie pioneers played the weekend’s closing headline set on the Sunday of the festival.

Noel Gallagher has said Glastonbury 2024 got “a bit woke” for his liking.Gallagher, who first performed at Worthy Farm with Oasis in 1994, did clarify that despite his various gripes, the festival was “probably the best fucking thing about Britain apart from the Premier League.”“Don’t get me wrong, I fucking love Glastonbury,” he told The Sun after the festival had concluded.“It’s getting a bit woke now, that place, and a bit kind of preachy and a bit virtue-signalling,” he continued. “I don’t like it in music, little fucking idiots waving flags around and making political statements and bands taking the stage and saying, ‘Hey guys, isn’t war terrible, yeah? Let’s all boo war.

Glastonbury migrant boat, calling it “vile”.The MP responded to the new Banksy artwork on Sky News (via The Guardian). The dummy-filled boat was launched in the crowds of IDLES‘ set on the Other Stage on Friday (June 28), unbeknownst to the band, during their pro-immigration track ‘Danny Nedelko’.Cleverly called the stunt “vile”, saying: “There are a bunch of people there joking and celebrating about criminal actions which costs lives, people die.

IDLES‘ performance at Glastonbury 2024. The dummy-filled boat was launched into the crowd on the Other Stage last Friday (June 28), unbeknownst to the band, during their pro-immigration track ‘Danny Nedelko’.The boat was a visual reference to the current migrant crisis, which has become the focal point of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s immigration policy. The stunt has since been slammed by Home Secretary James Cleverly, who called it “vile”.He told Sky News: “There are a bunch of people there joking and celebrating about criminal actions which costs lives, people die.

IDLES have been discussing bringing love into their lives, as well as revealing the band’s best dancer. Watch our video interview with the band above.Vocalist Joe Talbot and guitarist Mark Bowen took time out at Glastonbury last weekend to talk to NME – we gave their headline performance on The Other Stage five stars, too, describing it as a “a claim to headline the Pyramid in the future.”NME asked Talbot and Bowen how it feels to be in the band after releasing their fifth album ‘TANGK’ earlier this year and repeating the mantra “Love is the thing”. Are IDLES now in a more loving place?“Absolutely,” Talbot replied.

Fontaines D.C. caught up with NME backstage at Glastonbury 2024, where we spoke about what to expect from new album ‘Romance’, their Glasto schedule clash with IDLES, and being proud of their love of nu-metal KoRn.Friday night saw the Irish post-punks play a blinding set headlining The Park Stage, receiving a glowing five-star review from NME. However, some fans were dismayed that the Glasto schedule meant choosing whether to watch them or IDLES’ stellar set at The Other Stage.“‘Clash Of The Shitans’, we’re calling it,” IDLES guitarist Mark Bowen told NME about the clash.

IDLES have spoken to NME about stepping up to headline Glastonbury in the future, and their “Oasis vs Blur” rivalry over their set clash with Fontaines D.C. Watch our interview with the band above and check out the full chat below.Just before the band headlined The Other Stage on Friday (June 28), frontman Joe Talbot and guitarist Mark Bowen caught up with us backstage, where we also talked about the new positive outlook within the group, who’s the best dancer, and what the future may hold.Many fans were frustrated that their set overran with that of Fontaines headlining The Park that night. When we asked the Irish post-punks what they made of it, they told us that IDLES must be “shitting themselves”.

Fat White Family’s Lias Saoudi laid into IDLES’ Joe Talbot during a riotous set at Glastonbury‘s Woodsies stage today (June 29).Saoudi, sporting skin coloured mesh tights, poked fun at IDLES’ set on the Other stage last night (June 28), during which Talbot led a chant of “Fuck the King!” and inadvertently took part in a Banksy-assisted protest.Before a rendition of ‘I Am Mark E Smith’, Saodui dryly announced: “This is a song about my feminist zeal – it’s called ‘I am Joe Talbot'”, and later acknowledged the chants at IDLES set by saying: “God save the King! Fuck off”.It’s not the first time the bands have come to blows. Back in April, the Fat White Family frontman accused them of “grandstanding on that woke ticket”.FAT WHITE FAMILYまた変なバンド見に来ちゃった。サイコーなサイコ pic.twitter.com/uoakqHIsaS— d（asa） (@mosh_mushroom) June 29, 2024In a conversation with The Independent, he said at the time: “I don’t mind bands being dull or whatever, fair enough, but when you’re grandstanding on that woke ticket I just find that anathema to what rock n’ roll really is, which is the reprobates.

IDLES have performed an electrifying set at this year’s edition of Glastonbury featuring a guest appearance by Danny Brown.The Bristol band, who released their fifth studio album ‘Tangk’ earlier this year, headlined the Other stage today (June 28) and kicked of their set with ‘Idea 01’ before jumping into ‘Colossus’. During the second song of the night, frontman Joe Talbot commanded the crowd to “Split into two halves, nice and wide” before yelling “Viva Palestina” and wrapping up the track.“Thank you for giving us your love and energy tonight Glastonbury festival.

IDLES have brought out Danny Brown as a special guest during their headlining set at this year’s edition of Glastonbury.The Bristol band, who released their fifth studio album ‘Tangk’ earlier this year, took over the Other stage today (June 28) as the night’s headliners. The group brought out Brown to join them while performing their track ‘Pop Pop Pop’.“Glastonbury Festival, for the first time ever in our existence we have a friend here whos going to help us out,” said frontman Joe Talbot while introducing Brown.

The National, IDLES and more are going up for auction to raise funds for the Tiny Changes mental health charity. Find out more information below.Tiny Changes was set up in memory of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison, who died by suicide in May 2018 after battling depression.

Placebo have announced details of a second feature-length documentary, This Search For Meaning. Check out the trailer below.The project is an intimate and enlightening portrait of the band, which explores both the meaning and subject matter behind their songs, while also diving into their evolution as a group and as human beings.Created by Scottish award-winning filmmaker Oscar Sansom, the documentary won’t simply present a narrative about the origins of the band, it’ll instead take a deep dive into the legacy they created through their themes of surveillance, culture, scrutiny, sexuality, gender identity, addiction, trauma and more.It’ll also include informal conversations with both vocalist-guitarist Brian Molko and bassist–guitarist Stefan Olsdal, as well as contributions from artists who either admire or have been inspired by Placebo.

IDLES have shared two new recordings as part of their first Spotify Singles release, including a cover of ‘Mood Swings’ by Little Simz.The Bristol rock band have reworked the track to feature a more lo-fi soundscape, embracing the dance music references that influenced their latest album ‘TANGK’. Their electronic-driven take on ‘Mood Swings’ also incorporates elements of Peaches’ ‘Fuck The Pain Away’ and The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Elektrobank’.‘Mood Swings’ comes from Little Simz’ EP ‘Drop 7’, released February this year. Produced by Jakwob (Nia Archives, Shygirl), the original version was drenched in 808s and club-inspired beats, alongside an interpolation of Solange’s ‘Binz’ that’s absent in IDLES interpretation.As part of the release they also shared a new recording of ‘Roy’, a track from ‘TANGK’.

Ed Sheeran, IDLES, Alt-J and Royal Blood, and will now be safe “for years to come” after becoming the second venue to be acquired by Music Venue Properties (MVP).The ‘Own Our Venues’ initiative was first announced in April last year, and it aims to secure the long-term futures of grassroots venues by directly tackling the issue of ownership.The Ferret has signed a “cultural lease” with MVP that states that as long as it continues to operate as a grassroots live music space for the local community, then they can continue to enjoy use of the building.“This is a monumental moment for The Ferret,” said Matt Fawbert, Director & Programme Manager of the venue. “We’re extremely pleased to be able to say that our venue is now safe & secure for years to come.

Fat White Family frontman Lias Saoudi has laid into IDLES, accusing them of “grandstanding on that woke ticket”.The band have previously criticised the Bristol outfit, siding with Sleaford Mods when frontman Jason Williamson accused IDLES of “appropriating a working class voice” and said their take on politics is “cliched, patronising, insulting and mediocre”, adding that he doesn’t “like them at all”.At the time, Saoudi said they were 100 per cent with Williamson, and added that “the last thing our increasingly puritanical culture needs right now is a bunch of self neutering middle class boobs telling us to be nice to immigrants; you might call that art, I call it sententious pedantry.”Now, he has taken a further pop at the Bristol band yet again.Saoudi told The Independent: “I don’t mind bands being dull or whatever, fair enough, but when you’re grandstanding on that woke ticket I just find that anathema to what rock n’ roll really is, which is the reprobates. This is freak country.

IDLES have revealed which song in their back catalogue is the one they now feel is like “a bad haircut”, explaining why they never play it live.The Bristol band, who released their fifth studio album ‘Tangk’ earlier this year, were talking to The Independent while reflecting on their earlier, angrier years.Frontman Joe Talbot and guitarist Mark Bowen talked about how they once believed in the beauty of violence in their lyrics, and how they now believe them to not be “the words of a healthy man”.“I was scared and lost and angry,” Talbot added.When Bowen interjected that, “at least it was honest”, Talbot agreed: “I never lie – well apart from ‘Great’ on ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’. That song is like a bad haircut, which is why we don’t play it.

IDLES have announced their support acts for their upcoming 2024 UK/Ireland tour – check out all details below.The Bristol band have just released their fifth album ‘Tangk‘ and are set to tour the album across the country from July this year. Now, the band have taken to social media to reveal a swathe of support acts who’ll join their tour with them.First, Australian genre-bending master Genesis Owusu, along with Brighton punk rockers Lambrini Girls have been announced to perform with IDLES.