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Noel Gallagher‘s High Flying Birds have announced former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan as the support act for their 2023 UK arena tour.Gallagher and his band will hit the road later this year for a series of gigs behind new album ‘Council Skies’.Now, it’s been confirmed that Meighan will support the band on the December dates, which begin in London at Wembley Arena. It comes after he played with Gallagher at an Essex show this weekend (August 5).Meighan was convicted of abusing his partner, Vikki Ager, in 2020 and sentenced at Leicester Magistrates Court to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty.Around the time of the conviction, he parted ways with Kasabian – the chart-topping band he co-founded in 1997 – and explained that he had struggled “for many years with alcohol addiction” as well as seeing the events as a “wake-up call”.

TRNSMT is just around the corner with stormy weather being predicted to approach the festival grounds. Check out the final forecast below.This year’s festival, which is held in Glasgow’s east end at Glasgow Green, will see acts including Pulp, Sam Fender, The 1975, Niall Horan, George Ezra, Becky Hill and Kasabian take to the main stage as the festival’s headliners.Those attending TRNSMT 2023 (July 7-9) might want to ensure that their trusted pair of wellies are on, along with a poncho, because rain and stormy weather is set to make its way to the festival site all weekend long.See the latest forecast according to BBC Weather below.Friday, July 7: Light rain until about midday with a moderate breeze followed by partly cloudy conditions from 1pm until 6pm when the sun is predicted to be out.

Pulp, Sam Fender, The 1975, Niall Horan, George Ezra, Becky Hill and Kasabian will be taking the main stage as the festival headliners.The full schedule for TRNSMT 2023 is now available to view on the festival’s website, with details of stage times and line-ups available. A map of the festival site is also offered, along with the newly launched TRNSMT 2023 app which gives fans the most up-to-date information on the festival weekend.

Kasabian are back with a brand new track, ‘Algorithms’.Released today (June 16), ‘Algorithms’ isn’t a love letter to the AI boom sweeping the industry. Instead, it addresses AI’s emergence, highlighting the downside of over-reliance on machines.“Algorithms taking control / The robots taking control believing they have a soul / They’ll never feel love like this,” frontman Serge Pizzorno croons over the track’s chorus.Listen to Kasabian’s ‘Algorithms’ below.Pizzorno doubles down on this, explaining via a press release: “‘Algorithms’ is a song that explores the idea that robots can’t experience emotion and being in the moment, whereas humans can, and that is the beauty that separates us… for now.”The band have also released a gripping lyric video for ‘Algorithms’, for which they collaborated with digital design studio Uncanny.

Record Store Day 2023 kicked off earlier today (April 22) with vinyl fans descending on UK record shops around the country.A number of limited-edition and special releases were made available over-the-counter at over 260 participating stores, with many customers queuing since the early hours.The 1975, Blur, Pixies, U2, London Grammar, Madonna, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Foals, Donna Summer and Björk all released vinyl as part of the 2023 event.Taylor Swift, who was last year announced as the first-ever global ambassador of Record Store Day, released ‘folklore: the long pond studio sessions’ on vinyl for the first time today, with many fans taking to social media to celebrate grabbing the limited-edition record.“Still can’t believe she is mine,” said one fan, posing with the vinyl.

Tom Meighan as the headline act for a Sheffield festival, following his domestic abuse conviction in 2020.The former Kasabian frontman was announced over the weekend to be performing at this year’s Be Reyt Festival – which will take place in Sheffield on May 6. However, the decision has sparked backlash from a number of acts and artists, with an online campaign to boycott the festival reportedly been launched.Meighan was convicted of abusing his partner, Vikki Ager, in 2020 and sentenced at Leicester Magistrates Court to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty.Around the time of the conviction, he parted ways with Kasabian – the chart-topping band he co-founded in 1997 – and explained that he had struggled “for many years with alcohol addiction” as well as seeing the events as a “wake-up call”.

Jake Bugg has been announced as the final music headliner for this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust fundraiser concert series at London’s Royal Albert Hall.The Nottinghamshire singer-songwriter is booked for March 23, the night after Wet Leg take to the Hall’s iconic stage.Underworld top the bill on the Monday (March 20), The Courteeners on the Friday (March 24) and Kasabian closing out the show on the Saturday (March 25). See details of various support acts including Stephen Fretwell and CMAT further below.A comedy night takes place on the Tuesday (March 21), with acts to be announced.Tickets for Bugg’s headline gig go on general sale this Friday (February 24) at 9.30am here.Teenage Cancer Trust concert series 2023:MARCH20 – Underworld (low ticket warning)21 – An Evening Of Comedy (TBC)22 – Wet Leg (with support from CMAT and Honeyglaze)23 – Jake Bugg24 – The Courteeners (with support from Stephen Fretwell)25 – Kasabian (with support from The Snuts and The K’s)Now in its 21st year, the Teenage Cancer Trust concert series has raised more than £32million million for young people living with cancer.

Noel Fielding has recalled his first-ever meeting with Serge Pizzorno, describing it as the “single best moment” of his life.The pair will appear on tonight’s episode (September 28) of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and in an early preview clip – which you can watch above – Fielding explained how he instantly knew the Kasabian frontman would become his best friend.“I knew Serge was going to be my best mate when he was playing at the Isle of Wight Festival once, and I managed to get a lift [there] on a helicopter with a friend. A very rich friend.”He continued: “And we landed at Kasabian’s hotel where they were staying, on the croquet lawn.

Kasabian are outselling this week’s top five albums combined with their recent LP ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’.The Leicester band are currently on course to top the UK albums chart with their first record in five years.It is currently outselling Beyoncé‘s ‘Renaissance’, Harry Styles‘ ‘Harry’s House’ and Ed Sheeran‘s ‘=’, according to the Official Charts Company.Kasabian previously topped the charts with 2017 LP ‘Crying Out Loud’, ’48:13′ in 2014, ‘Velociraptor!’ in 2011, ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum’ in 2009 and ‘Empire’ in 2006.The record is Kasabian’s first full-length effort since the departure of ex-frontman Tom Meighan in 2020. Meighan was fired from the band after being convicted of assaulting his then-girlfriend-now-wife, Vikki Ager.

Kasabian have pushed back the release date of their new album ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’.The Leicester band were due to release their seventh album, on August 5 via Columbia.But due to “production issues” at their vinyl plant, the LP will now come out on August 12.“Due to production issues at our vinyl plant, we’ve had to push the release date of ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’ back by a week. We can’t wait for you to hear it on 12th August.” the band wrote on Twitter.Due to production issues at our vinyl plant, we’ve had to push the release date of ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’ back by a week.

Kasabian have shared the official video for their latest single ‘Chemicals’ – you can watch it below.Released earlier this month, the track followed ‘ALYGATOR’ and ‘SCRIPTVRE’ in previewing the Leicester band’s upcoming seventh album ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’ – their first since the departure of ex-frontman Tom Meighan.Today (June 21), Serge Pizzorno and co. have dropped the trippy new visuals for their most recent track, which sees Kasabian’s newly-appointed lead singer taking a stroll through his hometown in the early hours.The clip, titled ‘Chemicals – 3:21am In Les-tah’, was directed by LOOSE (IDLES, Fred Again.., Joy Crookes) and filmed, as its name suggests, at 3:21am.Speaking of the single, Pizzorno explained: “It is me telling myself that it is going to be OK.

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has announced his first festival date since his sacking from the band last year.Last summer, the Leicester band announced they had ordered Meighan to leave the group after it emerged that he had assaulted his partner, Vikki Ager.Meighan pleaded guilty and was required to undertake 200 hours of unpaid work. The singer has since married Ager and relocated to Cornwall.In an interview with Cornwall Live last December, Ager and Meighan described the incident as a “one-off” and a “drunken squabble” and the singer apologised once more.“We had too much to drink,” said Meighan. “I regret everything that happened that night – what I can remember of it.

Kasabian took to Later… With Jools Holland this weekend (June 3) – watch them perform recent single ‘SCRIPTVRE’ below.The band are set to release their forthcoming album ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria‘ this year, and this week shared new song ‘Chemicals’ and announced new UK autumn/winter tour dates.‘Chemicals’ follows ‘ALYGATOR‘, and ‘SCRIPTVRE‘, which were shared last year and earlier this year respectively. The band – now led by principal songwriter Serge Pizzorno – brought the later to the Jools stage.Pizzorno, who took over on frontman duties after the band fired Tom Meighan for his domestic violence conviction two years ago, explained of the new track to NME: “We all make up this narrative of who we think we are.“This is about ripping that up, going against all that and no longer going with your own madness.

Kasabian have released ‘Chemicals’, the latest cut from their forthcoming album ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria‘, and have announced new UK autumn/winter tour dates.The pulsating new song is an ode to hope in the face of despair. It follows ‘ALYGATOR‘, and ‘SCRIPTVRE‘, which were shared last year and earlier this year respectively.Serge Pizzorno, who took over on frontman duties after the band fired Tom Meighan for his domestic violence conviction two years ago, explained of the new track: “It is me telling myself that it is going to be ok.“It was me seeing myself in those few weeks when everything kicked off.

Liam Gallagher‘s two forthcoming shows at Knebworth have been released – find them in full below.Gallagher will play two shows at the iconic venue – site of Oasis’ famous 1996 gigs – on June 3 and 4. Kasabian will be lead support on both nights, while Amyl And The Sniffers, Michael Kiwanuka, Fat White Family and Goat Girl will play across the two nights.The stage times are as follows:FRIDAY JUNE 3:11am: Gates Open 12pm: DJ Abbie McCarthy2.45pm: Pastel4pm: Amyl And The Sniffers5.30pm: Paolo Nutini7.15pm: Kasabian9pm: Liam Gallagher1am: Arena Bars CloseSATURDAY JUNE 4:11am: Gates Open 12pm: DJ Jack Saunders2.45pm: Goat Girl4pm: Fat White Family5.30pm: Michael Kiwanuka7.15pm: Kasabian9pm: Liam Gallagher1am: Arena Bars CloseGallagher tweeted yesterday that he’s been inspecting the site of the shows.

Liam Gallagher is set to play a pair of headline gigs at Stevenage’s Knebworth House this weekend (June 3-4) – see how the weather will fare below.The star will return to the venue for the first time since Oasis held two legendary shows there in 1996, which is often considered the band’s crowning moment.Gallagher will be supported at the shows by Kasabian on both days, with Paolo Nutini, Amyl And The Sniffers and Pastel appearing on the Friday. Saturday’s line-up will be completed by Michael Kiwanuka, Fat White Family and Goat Girl.Check out the latest forecast according to the Met Office below.Friday June 3: Sunny intervals throughout the day, with clouds clearing by 7pm.

Kasabian frontman was convicted in 2020 of assaulting his wife.Pizzorno, who has since taken over lead singer duties in the Leicester band, spoke in a new interview about the decision to fire Meighan.“The summer when Tom left was absolutely heartbreaking,” Pizzorno told The Guardian.“It felt like leaving home and coming back and seeing it burnt down, walking round the ashes, seeing old pictures and artefacts and picking things up and sifting through the destruction. It was an intense time.”Pizzorno, who is promoting Kasabian’s new album ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’, added that “it always amazes me” how fans were so aggrieved by the band’s decision to sack Meighan.

Kasabian have announced details of a surprise warm-up show in Aberdeen this month.Last week, the band announced details of their first new album since the departure of former frontman Tom Meighan.Having dropped the first taster of their new direction with the single ‘ALYGATYR‘ last year, the band – consisting of chief songwriter Serge Pizzorno, bassist Chris Edwards, drummer Ian Matthews and guitarist Tim Carter (following the departure of Meighan after he was convicted of assaulting his then-girlfriend-now-wife in 2020) – the group shared new single ‘SCRIPTVRE’ last week.Ahead of the band’s tour this summer, they’ve now also announced that they’re playing the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen on May 27, with tickets on general sale at 10am on May 13.Kasabian will also pay dates in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and France. You can get remaining tickets for France and Netherlands here and Belgium and Germany here.

Kasabian have announced details of their first new album since the departure of former frontman Tom Meighan. Check out new single ‘Scripture’ from ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’ below, along with our interview with Serge Pizzorno.Having dropped the first taster of their new direction with the single ‘ALYGATYR‘ last year, now the Leicester indie veterans – consisting of chief songwriter Pizzorno, bassist Chris Edwards, drummer Ian Matthews and guitarist Tim Carter following the departure of Meighan after he was convicted of assaulting his then-girlfriend-now-wife in 2020 – return with ‘Scripture’.Co-produced with Fraser T Smith (of Stormzy, Adele, Dave and Sam Smith fame), Pizzorno told NME how the track had “a cinematic elegance to it”,  but was driven by “a heartbeat of empowerment”.“It’s just those first eight bars, it’s all you need to know,” he said.

Kasabian have announced the release of a new single, ‘SCRIPTVRE’ – listen to a snippet of the track below.Taking to social media this evening (April 28), the band shared a teaser for the track alongside a glitchy video that sees them performing in front of a black backdrop while wearing matching white outfits.“SCRIPTVRE Æ. CLICK TO PRE-SAVE NOW ON STORIES/BIO,” Kasabian captioned the clip, revealing that the new track will be released on May 6.The menacing, drum-heavy teaser ends with echoey vocals that sound like mid-’90s Beastie Boys.

Kasabian have shared details of some new European tour dates – check them out below.The band will pay dates in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and France later this year.Tickets go on sale on April 14 10am CET and you can buy ones for shows in France and Netherlands here and ones in Belgium and Germany here.Check out the full dates here:A post shared by Kasabian (@kasabianofficial)OCTOBER: 8 – Belgium, Brussels, Cirque Royal10 – Germany, Cologne, E-Werk11 – Germany, Berlin, Columbiahalle13  – Netherlands, Amsterdam, AFAS Live14 –  France, Paris, Olympia17 – Germany, Munich, TonhalleKasabian showcased new single ‘ALYGATYR’ at a homecoming show in Leicester last October.  The track, which is their first material since the departure of Tom Meighan, was shared by the band last year.The live performance saw guitarist Serge Pizzorno take lead vocals while The Music‘s Rob Harvey provided backing vocals at De Montfort Hall.The band performed their first show without Meighan last October as they began their 2021 UK tour.Meanwhile, Meighan recently opened up about his mental health, experience in rehab and “consequence culture” in a blog post published in September. The singer first discussed his assault conviction during an interview last year.