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As David Gray returns with his first album since 2021, the shadow of his greatest achievement remains long. While later albums have been warmly received, it remains true that the singer-songwriter has struggled to replicate the impact of 1998’s ‘White Ladder’, one of the biggest-selling albums in the history of the UK charts. Having gone to the nostalgia well with an anniversary tour for that breakout release, he’s now rekindled his distinctive folktronica blend for ‘Dear Life’, which is a fine example of the form.

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Nova Twins have returned with a new single, Monsters.

BE:FIRST have announced their first world tour.

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The Cat Empire have laid out plans for their 10th studio album.

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Mighty Hoopla has announced that JADE has joined the 2025 line-up.

The line-ups have been revealed for this year's Gone Wild Festival.

The first live performers have been revealed for this year's MOBO Awards.

Kew The Music have announced their final headliner for 2025.

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Pendulum have announced another outdoor UK show.

Nile Rodgers and CHIC have been announced for this summer's Nocturne Live.

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Texas have announced a summer show in Shropshire.

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More acts have been revealed for this summer's Forest Live series.

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JJ Lin will return to the UK in the spring. JJ Lin tickets go on sale at 11am today.

Flying out the blocks armed with a killer indie-rock sound that’s equal parts throwback and breath of fresh air, it’s easy to see why Pastel made waves before their debut album ‘Souls In Motion’ was even released. From being hand picked by Liam Gallagher to open his Knebworth shows to high charting vinyl EPs and stadium-sized streaming numbers, their combination of graft, talent and no nonsense style has resulted in an anthemic attack that feels like another wake up call for guitar music.

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Snow Patrol have announced more UK shows for the summer.

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Meat Wave have returned with a pair of new tracks.

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Banks has shared a new single called Love Is Unkind.

Aitch has shared a new single, Raving In The Studio.

Nao has shared a new single, Happy People.

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Travis have shared a new song, Avalon.