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Sheffield is in Richard Hawley’s DNA, his albums infused with the indefatigable spirit of the proud northern industrial city even as he plays music inspired by American rock and roll, country, bluegrass and gospel. While many of his albums have borne the names of its landmarks, it is from the camaraderie and resolve of the place’s people that the songwriter draws the most inspiration.

XG, short for Xtraordinary Girls, will bring their 1st World Tour: The First Howl to the UK this autumn.

Sometimes, reaching your stated goal is just the start. After 2022’s ‘Crash’ catapulted Charli XCX from cult figure to bona fide mainstream star, the ensuing ‘Brat’ is not just a reaction to its far more accessible predecessor but also an emphatic re-embracing of the pop auteur’s club roots.

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The first special guests have been announced for Stray Kids' exclusive BST Hyde Park show in London this summer.

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Osees have announced a new album for the summer.

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G-Eazy has shared further details of his seventh studio album.

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RAYE is back with a new song titled Genesis.

Ariana Grande has unveiled a video for The Boy Is Mine.

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Sløtface have shared details of their third album.

James Black and Lil Yachty have revealed further details about their upcoming collaborative album. 

Glass Animals have released a new single called A Tear In Space (Airlock).

Aitch has united with Luciano for a new single, Baddies.

Swedish House Mafia have shared a new single, Lioness.

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Luke Combs will release a new album later this month.

It's a particularly tasty week for new releases. South Korean DJ and producer Peggy Gou has finally shared her highly anticipated debut album, British artist Charli XCX has followed up 2022's 'Crash', and South London band Goat Girl have put out their third LP. Get your ears around more new music below.

Due to demand, The Vamps have added an extra London date to their Meet The Vamps Anniversary Tour.

Orville Peck has shared a new single featuring Kylie Minogue and Diplo, Midnight Ride.

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BTS singer Jung Kook has released a new single, Never Let Go.

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Waxing lyrical about the wonder of parenthood is a bit of a high wire act, artistically. At best, it unearths secrets about your own character that may have been hidden since childhood. But at worst it is cloying and indulgent, often drifting into facetious sentimentality. On ‘The Dream of Delphi’,  Bat for Lashes manages to stick the landing.

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Jamie xx has announced a second London show for his In Waves Tour.