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“This is not a country album,” Beyoncé writes in the liner notes to ‘Cowboy Carter’. “This is a Beyoncé album.” There aren’t many artists who can pull off that sort of statement but, then again, there aren’t many artists who can pull whole styles of music into their orbit as she can. This is the second instalment in a shapeshifting trilogy that began with 2022’s disco-infused ‘Renaissance’ and across its mammoth 27 track running order Beyoncé leans into country history in fascinating fashion.

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Empire Of The Sun are back with a new single, Changes.

Glass Animals have announced a world tour, billed as Human Music Group Sensations Glass Animals: TOUR OF EARTH.

Peggy Gou has announced her debut album.

With a sound that encompasses Americana, rock and country, Sheryl Crow’s 1990s records became the soundtrack to a thousand interstate drives. Meanwhile, her literate and witty storytelling ensured her fanbase stretched across the Atlantic and beyond.

Elbow’s 10th studio album reveals a strength that has not always been apparent in their work: the ability to remain succinct. Around 35 songs were whittled down to 12 for ‘Audio Vertigo’, which was tracked at their own Migration Studios in Gloucestershire. Clocking in at 39 minutes, it fits neatly on two sides of vinyl and does away with anything resembling the lengthy, drawn out efforts that stud their back catalogue. As a result, it skips along nicely.

Take That have announced a new four-day European event.

Gorgon City have announced their fifth studio album.

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Better Lovers have dropped their first single of 2024.

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Iron and Wine have shared a third single from their upcoming album.

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Belle and Sebastian will head to SWG3 Galvanizers Yard this summer for The Glasgow Weekender.

John Oates, previously best known as co-founder of Hall & Oates, has announced a new solo album.

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Knocked Loose have shared another song from their upcoming album.

Glass Animals have announced a new album.

Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge will release a new NxWorries album this summer.

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Pet Shop Boys have released a new single.

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Charli XCX has confirmed that her new album will arrive this summer.

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Jack Savoretti has released a new song, Come Posso Raccontare.

Chris Stapleton is taking The All-American Road Show to Australia and New Zealand.