Indie: Last News

Oasis drummer Tony McCarroll has been hospitalised after suffering a heart attack, he’s revealed to fans.McCarroll, who played with the band from their formation in 1991 up until 1995, took to Twitter yesterday (August 30) to reveal the news.“Hi All. Wanted to let you know I was admitted to hospital on Thursday after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday night,” he wrote.“I’m not quite out of the woods as yet but just want to give a massive big up to our NHS We are more than fortunate to have such a service! Thank you!! X”See the post below:Hi All.

The Magic Gang begin a run of live dates this week as support for Blossoms, and the band have spoken to NME about the gigs and a new EP they have in the works.Tonight (August 30), the Brighton four-piece perform at Hull’s Bonus Arena to kick off the first of a handful of rescheduled dates on Blossoms’ UK tour which was postponed after its Bournemouth date in March last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.“We’re more keen than ever to connect with people,” frontman Jack Kaye told NME at this month’s Boardmasters Festival, explaining what fans can expect from the upcoming gigs.

Carolesdaughter has put her own unique spin on Radiohead‘s classic ‘Creep’ – you can listen to the eerie cover belowThe alt-pop singer-songwriter (real name Thea Taylor) is gearing up to head out on the road with Coheed & Cambria and The Used for their upcoming joint co-headlining tour, and then again with Machine Gun Kelly.Carolesdaughter’s cover of Radiohead’s 1992 single, which features on the group’s debut album ‘Pablo Honey’, comes after she saw a fan remix online, inspiring her to turn it into a real version.“I have always been a Radiohead fan,” carolesdaughter said in a statement. ​”I would play the track online with my guitar often.

Declan McKenna received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine straight after his set at Leeds Festival yesterday (August 28).Jabs have been made available to festival-goers at both Reading and Leeds this weekend as part of the NHS’ ongoing vaccination programme, with a particular focus on vaccinating 16 and 17-year-olds in England.In addition to pop-up clinics, a “vaccine bus” is also on site at Reading along with the promise that festival-goers will be able “to pick up a jab as easily as a beer or a burger”.It’s not just punters who have been using the service, artists have been too.

Chvrches‘ Ian Cook has opened up about the pleasure of working with The Cure legend Robert Smith, calling the singer “really hands-on” and “technical” in their collaboration on ‘How Not To Drown’.The Scottish trio – also including singer Lauren Mayberry and Martin Doherty, both of whom spoke about ‘How Not To Drown’ as being reflective on low points in their lives prior to working with their “all-time hero” for the ‘Screen Violence’ single.Speaking to musicfeeds in a new interview, Cook said: “The exchanges were surprising in that he is like super, super detailed and really technical.

The Vaccines have shared another preview of their forthcoming fifth album ‘Back In Love City’ – listen to ‘El Paso’ below.The band’s new album is set to drop on September 10, and was recorded at Sonic Ranch in El Paso, Texas and produced by Daniel Ledinsky – known for his past work with Tove Lo, Rihanna and TV On The Radio.So far, the band have shared the LP’s title track, first single ‘Headphones Baby’ and recent preview ‘Alone Star’.Fourth track ‘El Paso’ is the slowest, most meditative cut released from the album yet, and was recorded on a nylon string guitar originally owned by Elliott Smith – listen to the track and watch its lyric video below:Meanwhile, The Vaccines have announced a series of new UK tour dates, many of which are in

Frankie & The Heartstrings have launched a crowdfunder to support the family of their late drummer Dave Harper.The Sunderland band, who formed in 2008, revealed earlier today (August 26) that Harper had passed away in hospital last night, with a cause of death not yet known.“We are desperately sad to announce that our dearest friend and drummer Dave Harper passed away in hospital last night,” they wrote on Twitter.“Where do we even start to describe what kind of person he was and what he meant to so many.

Johnny Marr has shared a snippet of new music, hinting that new material is on the way very soon – watch the teaser below.The former Smiths guitarist last released a solo album with 2018’s ‘Call The Comet’, following on from 2013’s ‘The Messenger’ and the following year’s ‘Playland’.Earlier this month, Marr announced that he’d signed a new worldwide album deal with the music publisher BMG, and has now teased new music seemingly from that forthcoming album.I’m back… we’re back. New music.

Graham Coxon has spoken to NME about the sci-fi world of the comic and soundtrack ‘Superstate’ – as well as what the future might have in store for Blur.

Glowing In The Dark’ last February, Django Django have now announced the details of a deluxe edition of the album.The extended version of the group’s fourth album will feature five new songs and will be released September 2021 on a date yet to be announced.New track ‘Under Fire’ is out now, alongside an animated video which can be viewed below.

The National reunited earlier this year and “shared a lot of ideas” for new music, Aaron Dessner has revealed.Appearing on this week’s instalment of the Midnight Chats podcast (August 24), the musician/producer spoke about the band wrapping up their ‘I Am Easy To Find’ tour in December 2019.“Then it turns out that that was the last National show,” Dessner said. “I mean, not ever, we’ll play again.

Frankie & The Heartstrings drummer Dave Harper has died, it has been confirmed.The Sunderland band shared the news on their official Twitter account this afternoon (August 26).“We are desperately sad to announce that our dearest friend and drummer Dave Harper passed away in hospital last night,” they wrote.“Where do we even start to describe what kind of person he was and what he meant to so many. This legend was unforgettable and we’re heartbroken over this loss.”A cause of death is not yet known.We are desperately sad to announce that our dearest friend and drummer Dave Harper passed away in hospital last night.

Arlo Parks was among the notable winners at last night’s AIM Awards 2021 – check out the full winners’ list below.This year’s awards ceremony, which annually honours and celebrates independent music, was livestreamed online last night (August 25) from London.Parks picked up the awards for UK Independent Breakthrough and Best Independent Album (for ‘Collapsed In Sunbeams’) last night, while ENNY won Best Independent Track (for ‘Peng Black Girls’) and One To Watch.Parks said: “I want to say a big, big thank you to my fans, to my team.

Shame have announced details of two surprise shows that they’ll be playing in London tonight (August 26).The London band, who released their second album ‘Drunk Tank Pink’ earlier this year, made the last-minute announcement on their Twitter account this morning.“To our beloved little London Town – we are excited to announce we are playing not one but two surprise shows in the capital tonight,” Shame wrote in their first tweet, before revealing details about the two gigs.Shame will first play at The Old Blue Last as part of So Young Magazine‘s festival, with free tickets available here.

Pinegrove have shared their first new music of 2021: a single, entitled ‘Orange’.The song, released today (August 26), follows on from the band’s quasi-live record ‘Amperland, NY’ from January. It ostensibly served as the soundtrack album to the band’s film of the same name, which was performed in and around the house in which the band’s core members lived together up until said house was sold.‘Orange’ is also the first new studio recording from the band since their third album, 2020’s ‘Marigold’.

Orlando Weeks has shared a new track called ‘Deep Down Way Out’ – listen below.The song is set to appear on the former Maccabees frontman’s second solo album, which follows his 2020 debut ‘A Quickening’. Further details on the record are yet to be announced.“I never thought I’d make cliff top, roof down, drive into the sunset type music but ‘Deep Down’ does feel like that to me,” Weeks explained of his latest single.”A sort of stompy freedom.

Nick Cave has revealed what he believes to be “the world’s greatest bar” on his Red Hand Files website.For the 116th entry into his online Q&A platform, the Bad Seeds frontman took a question from a Brazillian fan called Lucas.“Nick, the bar ‘Mercearia São Pedro’, a place you used to go when you lived in São Paulo, will close its doors and be replaced by an expensive building. What do you think about it?” he asked.In response, Cave recalled living in an area of São Paulo called Vila Madalena during the early 1990s – a period he described as “simple and good” and “the best of times”.“At the end of our street was Merceario São Pedro, a grocery store that doubled as an outdoor bar,” he explained.

Saint Etienne have shared a new track called ‘Penlop’ – you can check out its official video below.The song will appear on the London trio’s 10th album ‘I’ve Been Trying To Tell You’, which is due for release on September 10 via Heavenly Recordings.“‘Penlop’ is one of my favourite songs on the album,” said the group’s Bob Stanley.

Miles Kane has announced his fourth album ‘Change The Show’ and shared its first single, ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’ – listen below.Following on from 2018’s ‘Coup De Grace’, the record is set to arrive on January 21, 2022 via BMG – you can pre-order/pre-save it here.“This album was born out of an intense period of self-reflection; having all this unexpected time on my hands,” Kane explained of working amid the coronavirus crisis throughout the last 18 months.“I wrote songs about big highs, big lows, daydreams, true friends and deep feelings.

DMA’s have shared the video for new singe ‘We Are Midnight’ from their surprise new EP. See it first on NME below along with our interview with guitarist Johnny Took.Last week saw the Aussie trio share surprise new EP ‘I Love You Unconditionally, Sure Am Going To Miss You’ as an unexpected follow up to the band’s third album ‘The Glow’, which hit Number Four in the UK charts in 2020.

Courteeners have announced a new UK tour, dubbed ‘The Whites Of Their Eyes’ tour, to mark 15 years since their first gig.The band first played live at Manchester Roadhouse in October 2006 and they will hit the road a month after the anniversary of that show to mark the milestone.“So in 2006, Taylor Swift arrived on the scene, Gnarls Barkley was ‘Crazy’, Guy Goma accidentally introduced himself to the world… and so did we,” Liam Fray said in a press release.“We played our first gig at Manchester Roadhouse in October, 15 years ago. What a night to remember.