Photo: Jim Herrington

The Black Keys’ 12th studio LP took more than a year to complete, although it’s a wonder it didn’t take longer given the duo’s extra-curricular commitments. Dan Auerbach’s side project the Arcs released their excellent ‘Electronic Chronic’ collection as recently as early 2023, for example, while he and Patrick Carney hammered out ‘Ohio Players’ with a helping hand from a plethora of contributors.

Ludovico Einaudi has announced two London shows for the autumn.

Kamasi Washington has confirmed the UK and European leg of his Fearless Movement Tour for this autumn.

Dave Chappelle has announced four last minute London shows.

Future and Metro Boomin have announced a joint North American tour for the summer.

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Cigarettes After Sex have dropped a new single, Dark Vacay.

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Alice Cooper has added a run of summer US shows to his Too Close For Comfort Tour.

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Frank Turner has revealed details of a world record attempt to play the most gigs in different cities within 24 hours. 

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Belle and Sebastian have released a new single, What Happened to You, Son?.

Shakira has announced the first leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.

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Pillow Queens have shared a fourth and final early single from their imminent album.

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Duff McKagan has scheduled a UK and European tour for the autumn.

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Jamie xx has shared a new song.

Kool and The Gang have announced a headline show in Liverpool.

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Tems has announced her debut studio album.

Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian Marley will reunite in the fall for The Marley Brothers: A Legacy Tour.

It has been a whirlwind couple of years for the Scottish rock duo Vukovi. Last month, at a sold out Electric Ballroom in London, they celebrated their third album ‘Nula’ by playing it in full, capping off a rush of information that also included critical acclaim, riotous live shows and signing with SharpTone Records.

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Public Service Broadcasting will tour the UK and Europe later this year.

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Greta Van Fleet will take their Starcatcher World Tour to Australia and New Zealand in August, marking their first tour Down Under since 2019.

The Cult will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a UK and European tour.