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Screen Actors Guild Awards, where he won for best actor on Sunday Night.The 29-year-old SAG victor for “A Complete Unknown” — in which he transforms into Bob Dylan — is also winning over indie artists who are calling out Chalamet’s name in song.Singer-songwriter Kate Eberstadt is the latest to give titular tribute to the star of “Call Me By Your Name,” “Dune” and “Wonka” on her new single “Timmy Chalamet.”On the breezy, bittersweet breakup song, she sings, “I wanna drink champagne with Timmy Chalamet/Alone in the church in the middle of the day/Go to confession, then him what I wanna say/I wanna drink champagne with Timmy Chalamet/Chillin’ in the chapel watchin’ ‘Fifty Shades of Grey.’”The song was inspired by the Brooklyn-based artist’s real-life split. “The person that I had been dating and living with and I thought that I was going to marry broke up with me over the phone,” Eberhardt, 33, told The Post.

Sam Fender has continued to tease another new album, saying that he is “desperate” to lean into more of a punk-inspired sound going forward.The comments from the Geordie singer-songwriter come as he shared his highly-anticipated third album, ‘People Watching’ last Friday (February 21) – which contained four of his previously released singles: ‘Remember My Name‘, ‘Arm’s Length’, ‘Wild Long Lie’ and the album’s title track.While in a new interview with The Sunday Times, Fender opened up about the inspirations that came into the songwriting process, and how his upbringing has shaped his view of the world around him.One of the most intriguing parts of the discussion, however, came when he revealed that he has already got much more unreleased material, and is already setting his sights on a new release.According to the article, Fender showed the interviewer that he had “dozens” of currently unheard demos on his phone and was eager to show them. “Do you want to hear some? It’s what gives me life,” he said.The piece goes on to state that one of the tracks that he played and sang along to during the interview was titled ‘Drugs’, while another was called ‘Hornsby’ because it was inspired by American singer-songwriter Bruce Hornsby.“I’m buzzing! I’m just singing at you!” he added, also going on to say that he was “desperate” to make a full-blown punk record soon.

Sam Fender has reflected on the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne last year – see what he had to say below.Speaking to The Sunday Times about his latest album ‘People Watching’, Sam Fender broke down the themes of several tracks on the record. One of those tracks is ‘TV Dinner’, which has been lauded since its release as a takedown of the music industry.On the track, Fender mentions the late Amy Winehouse and the industry’s treatment of her leading up to her untimely death in 2011: “Like Winehouse, she was just a bairn / They love her now but bled her then“.

The Killers covered John Fogerty’s ‘Centerfield’ during their headline set at the Innings Festival last night (February 22) – check out footage below.The Las Vegas band kicked off their show with the track which is famously played at baseball matches across the US. The two day festival also celebrates the sport.Taking to Instagram the band later showed pictures from their show alongside the caption: “Put me in coach.”During the show, they also performed a host of their classic hits including ‘Mr Brightside’, ‘Smile Like You Mean It’, ‘Human’ and ‘When We Were Young.A post shared by The Killers (@thekillers)Other acts on the bill at Tempe Beach Park in Arizona included Beck, The Black Keys, Incubus and The Kills.

Sam Fender has hit out at the current state of the music industry, describing it as “rigged” with “90 per cent kids who are privately educated”.Speaking in a new interview with The Sunday Times the singer-songwriter also said he feels guilty that his life has changed after making it in the music industry despite being from a working class background in North Shields while his friends still struggle “on the bones of their arse”.He said: “The music industry is 80 per cent, 90 per cent kids who are privately educated. A kid from where I’m from can’t afford to tour, so there are probably thousands writing songs that are ten times better than mine, poignant lyrics about the country, but they will not be seen because it’s rigged.”Referring to the song from ‘TV Dinner’ from his latest album ‘People Watching‘ which was released on Friday (February 21), he also criticised the industry for “building” artists up “to knock ’em down.”He said: “It was wild.

Oasis‘ former Christmas single ‘Whatever’ is on course to score its first Number One after 31 years.The 1994 stand-alone single, which was released on December 18 months after their debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’ that year, was re-issued on Friday (February 21) in pink and blue splatter vinyl featuring remastered audio B-side ‘(It’s Good) To Be Free’.While the band has never had a Christmas Number One, they came close that year, with only enduring Christmas classics ‘Stay Another Day’ by East 17 and Mariah Carey‘s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ keeping it off the top spot.The single is currently battling it out with Kendrick Lamar‘s ‘Not Like Us’ which is currently at Number Two in the UK singles chart and only 500 units behind and Chappell Roan‘s ‘Pink Pony Club, which is at Number Three, according to the Official Charts Company.A post shared by Oasis (@oasis)Speaking about the video for the track with Alan Carr previously, Noel Gallagher explained that he had a big night out before the shoot.“I was very drunk that day. I had been out all night.

Fontaines D.C. showcased their new song ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’ in Japan last night (February 22) – check it out below.The band, who shared the James Ford produced track earlier this week, dropped it into their set at the Toyosu PIT, in Tokyo.Speaking to NME, bassist Conor ‘Deego’ Deegan III this week explained how the song was inspired by being “in the presence of a newborn child” – the child of guitarist Carlos O’Connell, and how that the song was written around the same time as their recent album ‘Romance‘ but was simply left off the record as they wanted to keep the LP “concise”.

Chloe Moriondo has announced details of her new album ‘Oyster’ and shared its latest single ‘Hate It’ – check it out below.The 22-year-old Detroit indie pop musician will release her fourth studio album on March 28 via Public Consumption and Atlantic Records and you can pre-order/pre-save it here.Ahead of the release, Moriondo has shared the playfully creepy single ‘Hate It’, in which she fantasises about wearing a stranger’s face to bed or slipping it over her head and robbing a bank. Watch the track’s video here:Speaking about the track, Moriondo has said: “‘Hate It’ encapsulates all the feelings of jealousy, hatred, and obsession that can come with a crush on someone unattainable, or yearning for a life that feels unattainable.”“I’m so fucking ecstatic for this album to be out.

MJ Lenderman has revealed that he will no longer tour with Wednesday.The ‘She’s Leaving You’ singer joined Wednesday in 2020 alongside Karly Hartzman, who originally formed the band as a solo project in 2017. Since then, they’ve released three albums – the latest being 2023’s ‘Rat Saw God‘ – and toured extensively.Now though, Lenderman has shared that his days on the road with the band have come to an end.

The Snuts, Nieve Ella and The Cribs. Find out more below.This year’s instalment is set to run between June 4 and 8 and will be held at the Town Moor in Newcastle.The first wave of artists joining the bill was shared at the tail end of 2024, when it was announced that both Robbie Williams and Kings Of Leon had been locked in as headliners.Now the organisers have shared the second wave of artists joining Kings Of Leon on the line-up for Sunday June 8, announcing 19 more acts that are set to take to the stage.

served an eviction notice to their tenants The Leadmill Ltd in March 2022, which sparked an outcry across the music industry and from gig-goers. The Leadmill Ltd own the trademark for the venue’s name – meaning a new venue in a different building could retain the name and branding of the original.Sheffield’s Leadmill lost its eviction court battle with its landlord, leaving its future uncertain.

Bloc Party have announced that they will be releasing their classic ‘Little Thoughts’ EP for Record Store Day 2025.Back in 2023, the band shared that ‘Little Thoughts’ as well as “every song missing” from their catalogue would be added to streaming services. The EP and tracks were added to streaming services in early 2024.

The Horrors have shared a new single titled ‘Ariel’ – you can listen to it below.The brooding and atmospheric song serves as the opener of the band’s sixth studio album ‘Night Life’, which is due for release on March 21 via Fiction (pre-order/pre-save here).“‘Ariel’is a particularly special track, and a group favourite,” Faris Badwan and co. explained said of the eerie tune.

Manic Street Preachers have announced a huge outdoor UK show for this summer, with support coming from The Charlatans and Ash. Find all the details below.The Welsh band will head out on the road this spring in support of their 15th album ‘Critical Thinking’, which was released last Friday (February 14) and is currently vying for this week’s UK Number One.This morning (February 21), the Manics confirmed that they’ll be taking to the stage at Audley End in Saffron Walden, Essex on Saturday August 2.

Fontaines D.C. have shared their blissed-out new single ‘It’s Amazing To Young’, along with a video that completes their ‘Romance’ cinematic trilogy.

Djo has covered Haim‘s single ‘Gasoline’ as part of a new radio session – check out the videos below.The actor and musician – aka Joe Keery, who plays Steve Harrington in Stranger Things – recently visited Triple J to record a track for the station’s ‘Like A Version’ series. He is currently out in Australia following appearances at Laneway Festival.Djo and his live band opted for a laid-back, groovy cover of Haim’s track ‘Gasoline’, which appears on the LA trio’s third and latest album, 2020’s ‘Women In Music Pt. III’.“I love that album,” Keery explained.

Lush, saying the break up “still hurts”.In a new reader interview with The Guardian, the musician spoke about the band’s break up following their highly anticipated reunion gigs in 2016. The shoegaze band initially split in 1998 following the death of drummer Chris Acland in 1996, but reformed in 2016, releasing an EP, ‘Blind Spot’, containing their first new music since 1996.However, Lush then broke up for the second time in 2016 after returning for their first run of shows in two decades earlier that year.In a joint statement at the time, the group wrote: “It’s been wonderful to revisit our old music and to create new material.

Lucy Dacus has debuted a handful of new songs from her upcoming album ‘Forever Is A Feeling‘ at her show in New York.The singer took over St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn on February 18 and opened with ‘Hot & Heavy’ and ‘Christine’ from her 2021 LP ‘Home Video’. She then treaded attendees to her more recent single releases: ‘Ankles’ and ‘Limerence’ which were the first two tracks released from ‘Forever Is A Feeling’ which is set for release on March 28 via Polydor/Geffen (pre-order/pre-save here).She then jumped into a couple of new unreleased songs that are set to appear on her next LP.

Sam Fender has opened up about the plans for his next album and revealed that he’s already got some new songs for it.The BRIT award-winning rocker is set to release his third album ‘People Watching’ tomorrow (February 21) and has previewed the project with four tracks: ‘Remember My Name‘, ‘Arm’s Length’, ‘Wild Long Lie’ and the album’s title track.While appearing as a guest on Apple Music 1‘s The Zane Lowe Show, Fender opened up about working on the album with The War On Drugs‘ Adam Granduciel and revealed that he is already working on its follow-up.Speaking about working with Granduciel, Fender said: “It was an honour. I mean, he was one of my biggest heroes.

Vampire Weekend have announced a string of 2025 North American tour dates, set to kick off later this summer.Ezra Koeing and co will hit the road from May 10, starting with a slot at this year’s edition of Just Like Heaven Festival and another festival slot on May 25 at Boston Calling. From there, the band will make stops in cities across the US including Portland, Philadelphia, Columbus, Saratoga Springs, Asheville, Jacksonville and Miami.They will then wrap up their tour with a handful of festival appearances at the likes of Bonnaroo, Pukkelpop, Rock En Seine, Borderlands Festival and more.Geese and Turnstiles will be serving as opening support on select dates.A ticket pre-sale will be available for Citi cardmembers on Tuesday February 25 at 10am local time through the Citi Entertainment program.

Supergrass have shared details of a new US tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘I Should Coco’. Find the details below, as well as a new Kelly Clarkson cover of their classic track ‘Alright’.The new announcement comes following Gaz Coombes and co.