A second wave of acts has been revealed for the 2024 edition of The Long Road.

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That The Libertines are still producing music 20 years after their initial break up is nothing short of a miracle. Pete Doherty and Carl Barat’s relationship deteriorated so much during the process of making their second album that the band’s future appeared permanently dashed. 

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When Ride began working on their seventh studio album, lockdown was very much a recent memory. When they eventually got together, they found inspiration from different avenues: jamming sessions, demos, backing tracks. With each member contributing significantly, drummer Loz Colbert’s suggestion of ‘Interplay’ as a title proved to be right on the money.

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Goat Girl have released a new song, Motorway.

It was a long time coming. On October 25, 2023, the moment that prog-metal heads the world over had been manifesting for more than a decade finally came to pass when drummer and founding member Mike Portnoy made his triumphant return to Dream Theater. 

CG5 will play shows in Manchester and London in the autumn.

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Yung Lean and Bladee have announced co-headlining shows in London and Paris.

Kelly Jones has shared another track from his upcoming solo album.

Glass Animals have announced a world tour, billed as Human Music Group Sensations Glass Animals: TOUR OF EARTH. Glass Animals tickets go on sale at 10am local time today. 

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The Lathums have announced three intimate UK shows.

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Maroon 5 have announced a short North American tour for the summer.

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Aerosmith have announced the rescheduled dates for their Peace Out Tour.

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Beth Gibbons has released a new single.

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Corinne Bailey Rae has shared a video for He Will Follow You With His Eyes.

Rob Beckett has added more dates to his Giraffe Tour.

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Sweet have announced a UK tour for the winter titled Full Circle Part II.

Deftones (pictured) and System Of A Down are set to perform in California this summer.

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The Mysterines have dropped a new single, Sink Ya Teeth.

Ricky Gervais will continue his run of new material shows next week.

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There’s no hard and fast rule on how musicians should progress, because history has shown it to be a minefield. Those who push forward might alienate existing fans, but those who opt to shelter-in-place draw criticism for stagnating. Sometimes, though, the inverse happens. Playing to your strengths is regarded as just that, a strength, while creative evolution is hailed as vital risk-taking and reward for ambition.