The Maccabees: Last News

The Maccabees have announced a 2025 European tour, set to kick off this summer. Check out all the dates and ticket information below.Back in October, the band confirmed the news of their comeback and announced that they’d be taking to the stage at All Points East 2025 in the capital’s Victoria Park on August 24 for their first gig together in eight years.The performance will coincide with the 10th anniversary of their fourth and final album, ‘Marks To Prove It’.

86TVs have cancelled the remainder of their UK tour after drummer Jamie Morrison was rushed to hospital.The band were nearing the end of their 2024 tour, with dates remaining in Manchester, Bristol, London, Cambridge and Leeds scheduled up until December 1. However, they have announced to fans that the tour had ended early today (November 26).Taking to Twitter/X, they wrote: “We had quite a dramatic day yesterday when, minutes before doors opened in Nottingham, Jamie was rushed into hospital.

The Maccabees have recalled the time when Adele supported them at a pre-COVID show in London.It was members Hugo and Felix White who remembered the moment during a new interview on Radio X. The conversation took place as the band confirmed the news of their comeback this week, and announced that they’d be taking to the stage in the capital’s Victoria Park on August 24 for their first gig together in eight years.The performance will coincide with the 10th anniversary of their fourth and final album, ‘Marks To Prove It’.Now, in the new interview, the two members have recalled how the idea to reform arose, as well as details of a secret show they played together just before the COVID pandemic.Talking on the radio show, they explained that the one-off gig was performed for close friends and family while at Hugo White’s wedding.

The Maccabees have announced a huge reunion show for All Point East 2025 – you can find all the details below.The London band are due to play their first show in eight years in Victoria Park on Sunday August 24 – marking the 10th anniversary of their fourth and final album, ‘Marks To Prove It’.It has also been confirmed that The Maccabees are collaborating with All Points East to curate the full line-up for the day, which will boast “artists that they love, both old and new”. Further details on this are expected soon.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Thursday (October 31) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

The Maccabees have confirmed their comeback for 2025.The band – formed of Orlando Weeks, Felix White, Hugo White, Rupert Jarvis, Sam Doyle, Robert Dylan Thomas, Elliott Andrews and Will White – parted ways in 2016, after 12 years together.However, earlier this week they sent fans into a frenzy after posting on their social media channels for the first time in seven years, revealing a brand new logo.They also shared a link on Instagram Stories where fans could sign up for upcoming news updates.Now, the indie band have confirmed their comeback, and are hinting that they may be embarking on a tour in 2025.2025. https://t.co/nBTi6sfIPL pic.twitter.com/40OAmoHcfw— The Maccabees (@themaccabees) October 25, 2024Taking to social media this morning (October 25), the band shared a new clip with fans.

The Maccabees have sent fans into a frenzy by teasing what appears to be a reunion.The band – comprised of Orlando Weeks, Felix White, Hugo White, Rupert Jarvis, Sam Doyle, Robert Dylan Thomas, Elliott Andrews and Will White – parted ways in 2016, after 12 years together.However, according to a new post online, it seems that they may be coming back together after eight years.Earlier today (October 23), the band updated their social media channels for the first time in seven years, posting a brand new logo.pic.twitter.com/dDGAx4A2FD— The Maccabees (@themaccabees) October 23, 2024While nothing has been officially announced regarding a reunion, the update has got fans talking about what the members could have planned.“…?!?!?!”, one wrote on X/Twitter in response to the update, while another added: “Aw man if this is what I hope it is that’s awesome news”.A third said: “More excited about the Maccabees reforming than Oasis,” while someone else joked: “Million Dead and Maccabees in the same day after 3 days at Biffy Clyro. Give my wallet a break!!” Find more fan reactions below.Aw man if this is what I hope it is that's awesome news— Paul Fiander-Turner (@havinaradox) October 23, 2024…?!?!?!— aysia (@aysiamarotta) October 23, 2024More excited about the Maccabees reforming than oasis.

86TVs have spoken to NME about working with US tennis legend John McEnroe – who stars as the band’s rage-filled therapist in the video for their latest single, ‘Komorebi’. Watch the visuals below, and read our interview with guitarist/singer Felix White.The song marks a stylistic shift for the group – which is completed by White’s brothers and former Maccabees bandmates, Hugo White and Will White, alongside drummer Jamie Morrison (Noisettes and Stereophonics).Following on from ‘Tambourine’ and ‘Someone Else’s Dream’, 86TV’s latest offering finds them in a calmer, more reflective mood.

86TVs have returned with their latest single ‘Someone Else’s Dream’ and have announced details of their biggest UK and European tour to date – read on for all the details.‘Someone Else’s Dream’ pulses with garage rock tension, the band – comprised of The Maccabees alumni Hugo and Felix White, their brother Will White, and drummer Jamie Morrison (Noisettes and Stereophonics) – making use of four-way harmony vocals to counter the aggression.Watch the visualiser for ‘Someone Else’s Dream’ below.The song will be included on the band’s upcoming self-title debut album, details of which were announced last month. The record will be released on August 2 and you can pre-order/pre-save it here.The album’s announcement was accompanied by the release of the single ‘Tambourine’, one of the first tracks they ever wrote together.The band will also play a string of 13 UK and European dates, including a headline show at London’s Electric Brixton.

86TVs – the band made by former Maccabees members – have announced details of a self-titled debut album. Check out the new single ‘Tambourine’ below.The band, comprised of The Maccabees alumni Hugo and Felix White, their brother Will White, and drummer Jamie Morrison (Noisettes and Stereophonics), first burst onto the scene as 86TVs with their debut EP ‘You Don’t Have To Be Yourself Right Now’.Now, the band are preparing to share their first full-length album, with the eponymous LP set to arrive on August 2.To celebrate the announcement, the group have dropped the intriguing new single ‘Tambourine’ – which was written as one of their first-ever tracks after forming.“‘Tambourine’ was the first song we started working on as a band.

Orlando Weeks has dropped his simmering new single ‘Dig’ featuring Wet Leg‘s Rhian Teasdale – watch the video below.The former Maccabees frontman has released his latest music in anticipation of his forthcoming album ‘Loja’, scheduled to drop on June 6 via Fiction Records – presave the album here.‘Dig’ is described by Weeks as an “under your breath half-argument, the kind that only ever happens in public,” featuring jabs such as “I’m so far from it on the other shore / I dig my heels into the hardwood floor”. Weeks added: “‘Dig’ is a tit for tat exchange where long worn-out promises are remade and road weary offences retaken.

The Maccabees spin-off band, 86TVs, have announced their debut EP ‘You Don’t Have To Be Yourself Right Now’.Comprised of former Maccabees duo Hugo and Felix White, their younger brother and solo artist Will White, and drummer Jamie Morrison (Stereophonics, Noisettes), the band are set to release their first EP as 86TVs on January 26. You can pre-save it here.‘You Don’t Have To Be Yourself Right Now’ will feature the band’s previously released singles ‘Worn Out Buildings’ and ‘Higher Love’ alongside two brand new tracks, ‘Spinning World’ and ‘Dreaming’.The EP was recorded during sessions split between the band’s own Olympic Studios and The Bunker at 13, owned by Stephen Street (Blur, Suede), who produced all four tracks along with the band.Speaking about the project in a press release, the band shared: “‘You Don’t Have To Be Yourself Right Now’ is our first ever group of songs to sit together in a collection.

86TVs, the new band of The Maccabees’ Felix and Hugo White, have spoken to NME at Reading Festival 2023 about the “perfect heartbreak” of their old band never headlining the festivals.The group – comprising the White brothers and their third brother Will (the latter formerly of mid-noughties indie band Talk Taxis and his solo project BLANc) and The Noisettes’ drummer Jamie Morrison – recently released their debut single ‘Worn Out Buildings’.Speaking to NME at this weekend’s Reading Festival, where they played a secret set on the BBC Introducing stage, they discussed their hopes for the band, their history with the festivals, and how they believed The Maccabees could have one day headlined.Asked whether they ever believed they would top the bill at the dual festivals, Felix said: “That is so heartbreaking to hear you say that, because I definitely had that [thought]. I used to keep all those yellow [line-up] posters, and the first one The Maccabees did, we were the first on the new bands tent.

The Maccabees’ Felix White has spoken about how Johnny Marr helped steer the direction of new music with his comeback band 86TVs.The group – comprising Felix’s brothers Hugo and Will (the latter formerly of mid-noughties indie band Talk Taxis and his solo project BLANc) and The Noisettes’ drummer Jamie Morrison – recently released their debut single ‘Worn Out Buildings’.Speaking to NME in a recent interview about writing post-Maccabees and the direction of the new band, Felix explained how The Smiths guitarist and songwriter gave them some important advice for their new material.The band recalled that for the first year of the project, “it was completely instrumental and we were writing music we thought could be a soundtrack or we’d get someone else to sing on”.However, eventually they were convinced by Marr to sing on the tracks themselves.“I think The Maccabees had just split up, but I’d read Johnny Marr’s autobiography, which I loved, and it was a really striking time to read it because a lot of his life has been about reinvention and change,” Felix recalled.He continued: “So there was a correlation in my head at that particular moment in my life with what Johnny’s book had said. I bumped into him at the NME Awards and said, ‘Can I send you some music? We’ve just been doing some instrumental music and we don’t know if it’s good’.

Jamie T brought out The Maccabees‘ former guitarist Hugo White during his huge show at London’s Finsbury Park last night (June 30).White came out to perform ‘Sticks ‘N’ Stones’ with the singer, as he previously did at last year’s Glastonbury. White produced Jamie’s T recent album ‘The Theory of Whatever’, which came out last year.Jamie T dedicated the song to his long-time friend Joe Bispham, describing the night as a “family affair”.Earlier in the night, he described the show, performed to a crowd of 45,000 people, as “the biggest moment of my life”.He also thanked his band, who had been with him for “many years” and got the crowd to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to his drummer Alex.Saw Jamie T play Finsbury Park last night I went straight back to feeling like a teenager stealing cigarettes and drinking two litres of strongbow pic.twitter.com/ZUvD16seO0— Parker (@panoparker) July 1, 2023IDLES and Jamie T @ Finsbury Park, unreal.

The Maccabees‘ Felix and Hugo White have announced that they’ve formed a new band with brother Will called 86TVs.As revealed by Felix today (July 15), the band played a debut gig for friends and family at London’s Omeara last night, with new music and further live performances promised before the end of the year. The band is completed by Jamie Morrison on drums.“I’ve been making a record with my brothers for the past few years,” Felix wrote on Instagram alongside footage of last night’s gig.

Orlando Weeks has shared dates of a UK headline tour – check out the full itinerary and ticket details below.The dates will support his second solo album, ‘Hop Up’ which was released in January, and follows the former Macabees frontman’s 2020 debut, ‘A Quickening‘. Weeks also toured the record earlier this year, which included a “spellbinding” performance at London’s Barbican Centre in March, which NME called “captivating” in a five-star review.The new run of shows kicks off on November 17 and includes a stop at London’s Heaven venue on November 23.

Jamie T has returned with a new single called ‘The Old Style Raiders’ and announced his first live show in five years. Watch the video below.The song serves as the first preview of the south London singer-songwriter’s fifth studio album ‘The Theory Of Whatever’, which comes out on July 29 via Polydor.Premiering on BBC Radio 1 as tonight’s ‘Hottest Record’ (May 4), the indie-rock anthem was produced by former Maccabees guitarist Hugo White, and contains the rousing chorus: “Toe the line!/ Hard to find!/ Told to fight for something you love in life.”“It’s got hope in it,” T explained of ’The Old Style Raiders’ in a statement.

Orlando Weeks has shared a new track called ‘Bigger’ – you can listen to it below.The song is the latest preview of the former Maccabees frontman’s second solo album, ‘Hop Up’, which arrives on January 14. He’s previously released the singles ‘Look Who’s Talking Now’, ‘Deep Down Way Out’ and ‘Big Skies, Silly Faces’.“Bigger is the all stomping little brother to the head nod of ‘Deep Down’,” Weeks explained in a statement.

Orlando Weeks has announced his second album ‘Hop Up’ by sharing new single ‘Look Who’s Talking Now’ – check it out below.Speaking about the follow-up to his 2020 debut solo album, the former The Maccabees frontman said: “It started with the idea of wanting to fill in some of the blanks that I felt I had left with ‘A Quickening’, but quite quickly it turned into something broader.“The choice was always to take the more positive and uplifting sounding step. Perhaps it shouldn’t have, but as an approach it felt surprisingly novel to me.”Weeks has also released a new track from the record, called ‘Look Who’s Talking Now’.

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.