Life is full of thankless tasks. Chief among them used to be guessing where Bruce Springsteen might wander during one of his marathon setlists. Of late, though, the Boss has wound in the grand deviations in favour of something more streamlined and, one can assume, kind to 74-year-old joints. But that doesn’t mean he’s misplaced his appetite for the odd surprise.

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On their 15th studio album, Pet Shop Boys have teamed up with Arctic Monkeys producer James Ford to deliver a record of terrific poise and poetry that revisits their ‘80s and ‘90s heyday. It is a fine offering from one of British pop music’s most enduring creative partnerships, with Chris Lowe’s steady disco underscoring lyrics that are literary and confessional. 

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The Manchester shows of Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour have been postponed.

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Charly Bliss have announced their first new album in five years.

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Ed Sheeran has announced plans to celebrate 10 years of his sophomore album.

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Zayn Malik has lined up an album release show for next month, which is also his first solo London gig.

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It hasn’t always been easy for Fat White Family’s music to cut through the noise, the drugs, the nudity, the provocation and the headlines. But the south London art-rock band’s fourth album, their first in five years, showcases a newfound sense of refinement as they explore various genres with a chameleonic approach.

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The Dead South have announced UK and Ireland shows for spring 2025.

Arab Strap have shared another early single ahead of the release of their new album.

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The first acts have been announced for this year's LOUD WOMEN Fest.

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Kendrick Lamar has shared a new diss track.

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Gracie Abrams has laid out plans for her second studio album.

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Slipknot have announced the North American leg of their Here Comes The Pain Tour.

Alien Ant Farm and CKY have scheduled an autumn co-headline UK and European tour.

Missy Elliott has added extra dates to her debut headline tour, Out Of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience.

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Jon Hopkins has announced a new album.

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System Of A Down's Serj Tankian has announced a solo EP.

Kamasi Washington has shared another single ahead of the release of his new album.

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Nightwish have announced their 10th studio album.

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Orlando Weeks has laid out plans for a new album.