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NOS Alive has confirmed that Sam Fender and Bright Eyes have joined the 2025 line-up. Find out more below.Set to be held in Lisbon between July 10 and July 12, the 2025 event will mark the 17th edition of the festival.The first wave of artists was confirmed in November, when Olivia Rodrigo was named the first confirmed headliner for 2025.

Coldplay have announced their forthcoming ‘Music Of The Spheres’ concert in India will be streamed live.The Republic Day performance from Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium which goes out on January 26, will be available to viewers across the country on Disney+ Hotstar, and will include exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the band.Ahead of the show, frontman Chris Martin said: “Namaste to all our friends in India. We’re thrilled to share that on the 26th of January, our show from Ahmedabad will be streaming live on Disney+ Hotstar, so you can watch it from anywhere in India.

Self Esteem may be teasing her return to music after wiping her social media and sharing a new post.Today (January 16) the singer – real name Rebecca Lucy Taylor – completely wiped clean her official Instagram account and shared a singular post of a black title with the sentence “And now, I know you’re feeling ready for your bow,” written in the centre of it.She shared that same post on her official X/Twitter as well as on her Instagram stories. A sign-up link was also featured on her stories which directs those who click to her website and encourages all to sign up to her mailing list.A post shared by SELF ESTEEM (@selfesteemselfesteem)and now, i know you're feeling ready for your bow pic.twitter.com/K4pPZwBmiS— Self Esteem (@SELFESTEEM___) January 16, 2025The post has left many thinking that the singer is now entering her new ear for her upcoming third album.

Crazy P vocalist Danielle Moore have released a statement following an inquest into her death.Moore died last August at the age of 52 and news of her passing was initially announced by her bandmates on September 2. They described her death as “sudden and tragic”, adding: “We are devastated to announce the unbelievable and shocking news that our beautiful Danielle Moore has died in sudden and tragic circumstances.”Now, Moore’s family have issued a statement after a report from the Coroner shared that the musician died by suicide.In a statement sent to the press from James Ensell, husband of Danielle Moore that was written “for and on behalf of her family”, he said: “Although this conclusion was expected, it is still confronting.

BRIT Awards 2025.The comedian, actor and writer will return to present the ceremony for the fifth time, having previously hosted in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.Mo Gilligan took on the job in 2022 and 2023, with Clara Amfo, Maya Jama and Roman Kemp co-presenting the BRITs 2024.This year’s awards are due to take place at The O2 in London on Saturday March 1, broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX.Whitehall said: “They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that is absolutely the case with the BRIT Awards – it is my favourite night of the year, and I am delighted to be invited back to host in 2025.”Damian Christian, Managing Director and President Of Promotions at Atlantic Records (part of Warner Music UK) and Chair of the BRIT Committee for 2025, added: “I’m excited that we’ve been able to bring Jack back to host for a fifth time.A post shared by The BRIT Awards (@brits)“Jack is a true professional who makes one of the toughest gigs on TV look effortless. His cutting wit will keep everyone on their toes, while his charm and humour will make the audience at home feel closer to the awards.”Check out the announcement video above.The BRITs has also confirmed today (January 16) that presenter and DJ Harriet Rose and satirist, presenter and producer Munya Chawawa will be co-presenting a pre-party programme on ITV2 and ITVX, The BRITs 2025: The Warm-Up.This is scheduled to air at 9pm GMT on Thursday February 27, with further details to follow at a later date.Rose explained: “The BRITs is easily one of the highlights of my year! I love every minute of chatting with the amazing artists, so being back for 2025 is an absolute dream.

Mumford & Sons have announced their first album in seven years, ‘RUSHMERE’, with a new single due to arrive tomorrow (January 17). Find all the details below.The London band will release their fifth full-length record on March 28 via Island/Glassnote, following on from 2018’s ‘Delta’ (pre-order/pre-save here). Their Pharrell-featuring 2024 song ‘Good People’ does not appear on the tracklist.‘RUSHMERE’ marks Mumford & Sons’ first album as a trio, comprising Marcus Mumford, Ted Dwane and Ben Lovett.

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory have shared a new single called ‘Trouble’ – listen below.The atmospheric and understated track serves as the final preview of the group’s self-titled album, which is due for release on February 7 via Jagjaguwar (pre-order/pre-save here).“‘Trouble’ is about the idea of having to coexist with people you love who have opposing views, not being able to share deep parts of yourself and your narrative based on someone else’s beliefs,” Van Etten explained.“A big part of you that someone who loves you can’t know because it’s not something they want to hear or are willing to learn about or understand. The painful moments, when you choose to love and respect someone else’s needs over your own to salvage a relationship.”“I don’t want to lose your love against your will/ Blow you kisses and take a pill/ To kill/ I don’t want to lose your love against your will/ Blow you kisses and take a pill/ To kill/ I don’t want to lose you,” sings Van Etten in ethereal vocals.She delivers her part over an infectious bassline by Devra Hoff, making way for lush and moody synths from Teeney Lieberson.The group have also shared a live performance video of ‘Trouble’, recorded at the Church Studios in Crouch End, north London.

Father John Misty has announced a 10th anniversary remastered reissue of ‘I Love You, Honeybear’.Aptly set to arrive on Valentine’s Day 2025 (February 14), Father John Misty’s 2015 album ‘I Love You, Honeybear’ will be available as a single vinyl reissued LP.It will be paired with a digital-only companion release of demos initially released on cassette and a solo performance of Nirvana’s ‘Heart Shaped Box’.A post shared by Father John Misty (@fatherjohnmisty)The former Fleet Foxes musician, real name Josh Tillman, said on the remaster: “‘I Love You, Honeybear’ is a concept album about a guy named Josh Tillman who spends quite a bit of time banging his head against walls, cultivating weak ties with strangers, and generally avoiding intimacy at all costs. This all serves to fuel a version of himself that his self-loathing narcissism can deal with.

Porridge Radio have announced their split and shared their goodbye single ‘Don’t Want To Dance’ from their forthcoming final EP.The Brighton band took to their official X/Twitter account to share ‘Don’t Want To Dance’ and wrote that their upcoming EP ‘Machine Starts To Sing’ – which is set for release on February 21 and available for pre-order here – will mark “the last new music from us as Porridge Radio and marks the end of the band.“The songs on this EP are an important part of Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me, and mean as much to us as the 11 songs on the album. We are excited for you to hear them,” they tweeted.They continued: “This band has been our life, we’re family now.

Lucy Dacus has announced a new album titled ‘Forever Is A Feeling’, and dropped two lead singles called ‘Ankles’ and ‘Limerence’. Check them out below, alongside details of a US tour.The project will mark the fourth studio album from the artist, and her first since boygenius shared their critically acclaimed album,‘The Record’, last year.Following on from Dacus’ last album ‘Home Video’, the upcoming release sees the musician shift away from the world of adolescence and take on a decidedly adult feel, enriched by themes of sexuality and romance.Set for release on March 28 via Polydor, the cover is a painting of Dacus by acclaimed visual artist Will St.

The Lottery Winners have postponed the release of their new album ‘KOKO’, citing “manufacturing challenges”.The Manchester indie band were initially due to release their sixth studio record on February 21 via Modern Sky. It’ll feature Frank Turner (on ‘Dirt And Gold’), Nickleback‘s Chad Kroeger (‘Ragdoll’), Shed Seven (‘The Ceiling’) and Reverend & The Makers (‘You Again’).Now, the group have confirmed that fans will have to wait a little longer to hear the full LP – which follows their first UK Number One album, 2023’s ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’.“Due to manufacturing challenges, we’ve made the tough decision to postpone the release of our upcoming album, KOKO, by four weeks,” The Lottery Winners wrote in a statement on social media.“The new release date is 21st March 2025, and we’re counting down the days until you can own it.”They continued: “We’re incredibly proud of this record, our best work yet, and we sincerely apologise for the slight delay.

Perfume Genius has announced his new album, ‘Glory’, and shared its reflective lead single, ‘It’s A Mirror’.Opening with a stocky folk-rock riff and fuelled by Perfume Genius’ – real name Mike Hadreas – emotionally soft vocals, the musician uses ‘It’s A Mirror’ to reflect on being overwhelmed and ending up stuck in an isolating loop.Speaking about the song in a press release, Hadreas shared: “I wake up overwhelmed even when nothing is going on. I spend the rest of the day trying to regulate, which I prefer to do at home alone with my thoughts. But why? They are mostly bad.

Edwyn Collins has announced his 10th solo album ‘Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation’ – listen to new single ‘Knowledge’ below.The Scottish musician, producer and former Orange Juice frontman is due to release the 11-track record on March 14 via AED. Pre-order/pre-save here.Following on from 2019’s ‘Badbea’, the forthcoming LP was recorded at Collins’ Clashnarrow Studio in Helmsdale, North East Scotland.

Pete Doherty has announced details of his new solo album ‘Felt Better Alive’ along with details of an intimate UK tour. Check out the title track below along with our interview with The Libertines star.Due for release in May via Doherty’s own Strap Originals label and supported a run of shows in towns namechecked in Babyshambles‘ classic ‘Down In Albion’, his latest solo effort comes with a taster in the form of the country-tinged road song of the lead single and title track.“My ultimate fantasy moment is like in that film Yesterday where he’s the only person to know The Beatles songs,” Doherty told NME. “Before that film was written and made, I used to have that fantasy when I was a kid.

Khruangbin have announced a North American headline tour for 2025 – you can find all the details below.The Houston psychedelic rock trio will hit the road this spring in support of their fourth studio album ‘A La Sala’, which was released last year.Kicking off in Grand Prairie, Texas on April 9, the forthcoming trek also includes shows in the band’s home city on April 12, as well as stops in Miami, Austin, Santa Barbara, Seattle, Denver, Boston and Portland.The new headline concerts are accompanied by some previously confirmed festival appearances, such as BottleRock in Napa Valley and Buena Vista Lake’s Lightning In A Bottle.Support at Khruangbin’s own gigs will come from Helado Negro and John Carroll Kirby at select dates.Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time this Friday (January 17) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Find pre-sale information on Ticketmaster.A post shared by Khruangbin (@khruangbin)APRIL09 – Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, TX12 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX15 – Firefly Distillery, Charleston, SC16 – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, FL18 – The BayCare Sound, Clearwater, FL19 – FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park, Miami, FL22 – Moody Amphitheater, Austin, TX23 – Moody Amphitheater, Austin, TX MAY 18 – Wonderfront Festival, San Diego, CA21 – Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA22 – Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA23-25 – BottleRock Festival, Napa Valley, CA24 – Lightning In A Bottle Festival, Buena Vista Lake, CA27 – WAMU Theater, Seattle, WA28 – Hayden Holmes Amphitheater, Bend, OR29 – Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise, ID31 – The Outside Festival, Denver, CO JUNE 20 – Mountain Jam Festival, Highmount, NY21 –

Huey Morgan has announced plans for a UK tour – you can find ticket details below.The jaunt dubbed ‘Huey Morgan: The Fun Lovin’ Criminal’, will see the former Fun Lovin’ Criminals frontman hit the road with his new band.The shows, which will kick off in Bournemouth on May 8 before wrapping up in Manchester on May 30, will feature a mixture of FLC classics, such as ‘Scooby Snacks’ ‘The Fun Lovin’ Criminals’, ‘King Of New York and ‘Loco’ along with new material.Tickets go on sale this Friday (January 17) at 10am GMT – you can purchase tickets here. Before that a presale will held from 10am tomorrow (January 15) until 9am Friday.

BBC Radio 6 Music has announced a series of programming and a one-off Leeds show from Big Special to celebrate Independent Venue Week 2025.This year’s IVW will run across seven days between January 27 to February 2, with hundreds of live shows set to take place across the UK. Gwenno and rEDOLENT were announced as official ambassadors last month.Now, 6 Music has shared details of a week of programs to coincide with the celebrations – including “a five-day deep-dive into the UK’s independent, live music industry”.

Coldplay have announced a visual accompaniment to their latest album ‘Moon Music‘, entitled A Film For The Future.The film, which was created by over 150 different visual artists from 45 countries, has been described by the project’s executive producer Ben Mor as “a kaleidoscopic patchwork quilt – a 44-minute multimedia tapestry.” You can watch a trailer below.Each artist was given a handful of music snippets from ‘Moon Music’ and asked to create corresponding visuals, according to a press release. There were no rules or guidelines, and no knowledge of other artists’ creations.The film will premiere worldwide on YouTube on January 22, with special 360-degree screenings also taking place at Lightroom venues in London, Manchester and Seoul – tickets can purchased here.

Rilo Kiley are set to reunite for a festival appearance in 2025.The indie band are set to play their first official show since 2021 at the Just Like Heaven festival in Pasadena, California later this year, according to a new billboard on Sunset Boulevard.At time of writing, countless festival updates and live music announcements have been put on hold due to the ongoing wildfires creating destruction across Los Angeles. However, it looks like there was some miscommunication along the way, as the billboard announcing some artists playing at Just Like Heaven still went up.As per the new billboard in Echo Park, Rilo Kiley will be performing at the event this May, along with Vampire Weekend, Empire of the Sun, Bloc Party, and the recently reformed TV on the Radio.The show will mark their first show together since a one-off gig in 2021, when singer Jenny Lewis and lead guitarist Blake Sennett briefly reunited for Linda Perry’s Rock-N-Relief livestream benefit.

Blondshell has announced a world tour for 2025, and it includes some UK and European dates. Find all the information below.Last week, the Los Angeles-based artist – real name Sabrina Teitelbaum – announced that she’ll be releasing her upcoming new record ‘If You Asked For A Picture’ on May 2 via Partisan (pre-order here).

Soccer Mommy has said that artists “shouldn’t have to disclose very personal, private shit” to get people to listen to their music.The artist, real name Sophie Allison, released her fourth studio album ‘Evergreen’ last year – the long-awaited follow-up to 2022’s ‘Sometimes, Forever’.Discussing the record in a new interview with Rolling Stone, Allison shared her thoughts on the pressure placed on artists to delve into their personal lives in their music. “People want to talk about these kinds of things but if you need help, nobody has the understanding for that,” she told the publication.“Mental health problems in the music world have become something that people talk about a lot, but any time I’ve talked about it, I don’t feel good about it personally,” she continued.