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No Doubt will reform once again for the upcoming FireAid concert to benefit the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.The event was first announced earlier this month and will take place on January 30 at the Intuit Dome and the KIA Forum, and earlier this week the first wave of names were confirmed for the shows.Among the biggest names on the bill are Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart, Katy Perry, Joni Mitchell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sting, Stevie Nicks, Gracie Abrams and Green Day, with more acts due to be announced in the coming days. Tickets go on sale on January 22 and you can get yours via Ticketmaster and make donations here.Another name on the initial list was Gwen Stefani, but it has now been confirmed by organisers that her appearance will actually be as part of a reformed No Doubt.

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.

Portishead‘s Beth Gibbons has announced her first North American solo tour which is set to commence this Spring.The 11-date run will Kick off at Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennesee on the weekend of March 27. From there, Gibbons will make her way across the US with stops in cites such as Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Toronto, Chicago and more before wrapping up the tour with a set at this year’s edition of Coachella.Bill Ryder Jones will be serving as opening support on all of Gibbons’ solo show dates.

CHALK have shared a boisterous new single ‘Afraid’ from their forthcoming EP ‘Conditions III’. Check it out below.Opening with an electronic beat and flowing into loud, pounding drums and a fuzzy guitar riff, ‘Afraid’ sees the Belfast post-punk rockers create a brooding yet electrifying track.Speaking about the track in a press release, CHALK shared: “‘Afraid’ captures the raw fear and exhilaration of stepping into the unknown, a reminder that growth only happens when you leave your comfort zone.

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.

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.

Four Tet has announced the return of his self-curated festival, Four Tet & Friends. Find all the details below.The London producer and DJ (real name Kieran Hebden) held the first two-day event at Under The K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, New York City last May.

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 –

Janet Jackson has extended her residency in Las Vegas.The ‘Rhythm Nation’ singer announced that she will be delivering a career-spanning show at Resorts World Las Vegas last August.The residency kicked off on December 30, 2024 with the shows continuing on January 3 and 4, followed by a month-long pause before resuming on February 5-15.Now, the residency has been expanded with a further six dates on May 21, 24, 25, 28, 30 and 31.

Ringo Starr has announced plans for a country concert with Jack White and Sheryl Crow, to celebrate his legacy.The two-hour show entitled ‘Ringo & Friends At The Ryman’, which will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ in the spring, is being recorded tonight (January 14) and tomorrow (January 15) at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. You can find any remaining tickets here.Starr will perform songs from his recent country album ‘Look Up’ along with his solo hits and The Beatles classics, through a country lens.

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.

Coheed And Cambria have shared a new single called ‘Someone Who Can’ and announced a US co-headline tour with Taking Back Sunday. Find out the details below.Shared today (January 14), the new track marks the latest preview of the group’s forthcoming album ‘The Father Of Make Believe’.

Nine Inch Nails have confirmed that they will be touring this year – find out more below.Recently, social media has seen premature tour announcements leak online, suggesting that the iconic industrial band could be hitting the road this year. Now, Trent Reznor and co.

David Bowie. Find out details below.Visconti was Bowie’s long-time producer and friend, as well as the bass player on ‘The Man Who Sold The World’, while Woodmansey was one of the Spider From Mars and the artist’s drummer from between 1970 and 1973.Together they will hit the road as part of the supergroup Holy Holy, and set to perform live renditions of the very best of the David Bowie catalogue.The dates kick off later this spring, and will see the musicians break out sets that span across the legendary singer’s catalogue – ranging from his ambitious beginnings through to his later hits like ‘Blackstar’.

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.

A post shared by BottleRock Napa Valley (@bottlerocknapa)Speaking to Allison Hagendorf, frontwoman Linda Perry said when asked why now’s the right time for a reunion: “It’s not but feels right in my head and my heart. I’ve been kind of putting that energy out, because I want 2025 to be my year.

Maribou State has released a soulful new track titled ‘All I Need’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Hallucinating Love’, and has announced 2025 North American tour dates.The duo of Chris Davids and Liam Ivory are back with new music, releasing ‘Hallucinating Love’, their first studio album in seven years after a turbulent few years following Davids’ surgery for a rare brain condition.The new single ‘All I Need’ is a soulful track laced with glitchy electronics and pulled together with a catchy melody. It features vocals from MOBO-nominated artist Andreya Triana.

Rialto have announced their new album ‘Neon & Ghost Signs’ and have shared details of and intimate London show.Produced by Tam Johnstone and Rialto frontman Louis Eliot and mixed by Cenzo Townsend, ‘Neon & Ghost Signs’ is set for release on April 25 via Fierce Panda Records and will mark the group’s first LP in 24 years.‘Neon & Ghost Signs’ is available for pre-order in a handful of pressings including a limited edition indie store exclusive transparent green glow-in-the-dark vinyl, white coloured vinyl and a limited edition transparent neon pink vinyl as well as on CD and cassette. You can pre-order and pre-save the album here.1. ‘No One Leaves This Discotheque Alive’2. ‘I Want You’3. ‘Neon And Ghost Signs’4. ‘Taking The Edge Off Me’5. ‘Remembering to Forget’6. ‘Car That Never Comes’7. ‘Sandpaper Kisses’8. ‘Cherry’9. ‘Put You On Hold’10. ‘Gone’The first taster of the album arrived in the form of lead single ‘No One Leaves This Discotheque Alive’, a groovy, synth-heavy track reminiscent of ’80s club music.

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).

the Los Angeles wildfires has been announced.Dubbed FireAid, the show has been described as an “evening of music and solidarity”, per Billboard, and will take place at LA’s Intuit Dome on January 30.Proceeds from the concert will help to rebuild the communities lost by the wildfires that began on Tuesday (January 7), supporting displaced families and advancing fire prevention technologies to ensure that, in the future, the city is better prepared for fire emergencies.The event is produced by Shelli, Irving, and the Azoff family, in conjunction with Live Nation and AEG Presents, though no line-up has currently been announced.Since the fires began earlier this week, an estimated 100,000 people have been evacuated with more than 9,000 structures destroyed. Already, it has been one of the costliest natural disasters in the country’s history, with damages estimated to total $57billion (£46.6billion), as reported by the Los Angeles Times.Among the homes affected in the wildfires were comedian and actor Billy Crystal’s, Cary Elwes, and Academy Award winner James Woods and Mark Hamill‘s.