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To celebrate the return of the Cat Empire later this month, Stereoboard have a pair of tickets to their show at the O2 Ritz in Manchester up for grabs in a new competition.

9Bach will follow the release of their new album, 'Anian', with a spring UK tour.

A hoarse voice whispers from far away at the other end of the telephone line. “Is that Anderson East?” I ask. “This is he,” comes the tobacco-tinged response.

Augustines have shared a video for their new single, Are We Alive?

Rival Sons have revealed the artwork for their fifth album, 'Hollow Bones'.

Into It. Over It. have shared a new single, Anesthetic.

Jake Evans will follow up the release of debut album, ‘Day One’, with a UK tour and new single, Glorious, later this month.

Sunset Sons have posted a video for Somewhere Maybe, a cut from their debut album.

Turin Brakes have announced dates for an autumn UK tour.

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Summer Cannibals will release their third album, 'Full Of It', in May.

Kelis, Maximo Park and Donovan are among the latest acts to be announced for Kendal Calling.

When it comes to modern music, there's a lot of smoke and mirrors involved. Auto tune can turn pitchless also rans into singing sensations, backing tapes make dire live acts resemble world beaters and computers can replicate virtually any sound you desire. Thankfully, the chemistry, passion and spontaneity of genuine, interactive musical performances can't be faked, and such creative authenticity is in full force on this stupendous stew of rock, blues, soul and country from one of the hottest new bands around.  

Lemar will play a one off London show at Oslo this spring.

The Cribs will play a one off Coventry show in preparation for their summer festival appearances.

UB40 will headline the Friday night of this year's Watchet Festival.

Avatar are the latest act to be announced for this year's Download festival.

Ry X has announced a short run of UK shows.

Municipal Waste have lined up a run of UK summer shows.

Solomon Grey have announced a quartet of UK shows.

Anthrax have released a video for Blood Eagle Wings.