PJ Harvey announces major Gunnersbury Park show
PJ Harvey has announced a major Gunnersbury Park show next summer, with special guests including Big Thief, Tirzah and Shida Shahabi.
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Mitski announces UK and European tour
Mitski has announced a UK and European tour, set to take place during late April and throughout May next year.
Jungle announce mammoth show at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl
Jungle will play a huge gig at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl next year, when they headline Sounds Of The City 2024.
Led Zeppelin album sleeve sets record at auction
An album sleeve signed by all four Led Zeppelin members has sold for £15,000 – even though it doesn’t have the actual record inside.
whynow is the time to listen to… LEMFRECK
Newport rapper Lemfreck shares his second, and by far his most ambitious, project yet today. Divided into three parts, Blood, Sweat & Fears is a pensive, atmospheric project that pulls you into its orbit. Paying special homage to the rising rapper’s Welsh roots, the record also demonstrates there are plenty of sides to L E M F R E C K’s sonic craft.
Hot Chip release wistful new single ‘Fire Of Mercy’ featuring Yunè Pinku
If ever you could rely on a band to make happy-sad music, it’s Hot Chip.
New Music Friday | Featuring ‘Angel In The Marble’ by Stormzy
This week’s New Music Friday features tunes from Stormzy, Giggs, Caity Baser, Jacob Slater and more.
A brief history of the harmonica | How the small but mighty instrument made its way into the hands of the greats
With edition two of ‘The Mick Jagger Series’ of custom-made harmonicas out now, in collaboration with whynow Music, we explore the journey of this humble instrument.
Sinéad O’Connor | Nothing compares to one of the true few anti-conformists
Following the death of Sinéad O’Connor, aged 56, we look back at the key moments that shaped and defined the Irish singer’s life.
Matt Maltese launches new label Last Recordings On Earth
Matt Maltese has announced the launch of his own label, Last Recordings On Earth, and announced its first signing: indie-folk artist Searows.
Blur share two new tracks ‘The Rabbi’ and ‘The Swan’
Blur have added two bonus tracks to their latest album The Ballad of Darren: ‘The Rabbi’ and ‘The Swan’.
DEN7 review | Underground stalwart and production supremo unite for debut Miss Tiny project
★★★★☆
Creative kindred spirits Benjamin Romans-Hopcraft and Speedy Wunderground chief Dan Carey compile a well-balanced five-track EP with DEN7. You hope this is merely the beginning of their “anti-recording” Miss Tiny project.
Hozier at Alexandra Palace review | Rich resplendence from the Irish troubadour
★★★★☆
Ahead of the release of his third studio album Unreal Unearth next month, Hozier laid out the lyrical and vocal wealth of his near-decades’ long catalogue to an outdoors crowd at Alexandra Palace.
New Music Friday | Featuring ‘The Weekend’ by Stormzy and Raye
This week’s New Music Friday features the likes of Stormzy and Raye, Blur, Miss Tiny, Beabadoobee and Hozier. With such illustrious names, yes, you guessed it, there’s some real gems.
whynow is the time to listen to… Being Dead
Some say they met while working at a Cinnabon, others claim it was when they were competing acrobats in the circus. We speak to Being Dead.
Barbie soundtrack review | Not just the polished, plastic pop you’d expect
★★★☆☆
With the long-awaited Barbie film finally out, we delve into its soundtrack. Despite the obvious limitations of scoring a film, this Mark Ronson-produced project, with its high-profile contributors, has some tracks that stand tall in their own right.
Ethan P. Flynn launches independent record label Crude Oil
Fresh from announcing his debut album, singer-songwriter and producer Ethan P. Flynn has launched brand-new record label, Crude Oil.
Self Esteem awarded honorary degree from University of Sheffield
Self Esteem has been made an honorary Doctor of Music at the University of Sheffield.
Beautiful and Brutal Yard review | J Hus opts for a dual approach on smooth third album
★★★★☆
J Hus marks his return after three years away with an astute, multi-layered album in Beautiful and Brutal Yard.
The Streets announce new album and feature film ‘The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light’
Mike Skinner has announced new The Streets album, which will also be accompanied by the musician’s debut feature film.
The 1975 at Finsbury Park review | Controversial frontman makes the music quell the criticisms
★★★★☆
On the Sunday evening of a packed weekend at Finsbury Park, The 1975 played their largest UK headline show to date. Love him, hate him, condemn his actions, Matty Healy knows how to put on a show with his tight-knit bandmates in tow.
New Music Friday | Featuring ‘Hippodrome’ by Jamie T
Glastonbury might be over, but that hasn’t stopped the good tunes from raining down on us – nor the big summertime shows from the likes of Jamie T and Blur. Joining them on this week’s New Music Friday are Stormzy, Grian Chatten, Olivia Dean, James Blake, Do Nothing and more.
Holly Humberstone announces debut album ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’
Holly Humberstone has announced her eagerly awaited debut, Paint My Bedroom Black, set for release on 13 October.
Madonna forced to postpone tour after going into intensive care
Madonna has been forced to postpone her tour after being admitted into intensive care due to a serious bacterial infection.
James Blake announces new album ‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’
James Blake has announced his sixth studio album, Playing Robots Into Heaven, which arrives 8 September.
Do Nothing: ‘This album’s very insular, but it’s not negative or a long whinge’
After a handful of EPs and smattering of singles, Nottingham band Do Nothing are on the verge of dropping their debut album, Snake Sideways. An impressive, pensive record, in many ways it’s an album about making an album. We speak to the band’s lead singer and lyricist, Chris Bailey, to discover more.
The most memorable moments of Glastonbury 2023
Another year, another Glastonbury done and dusted. As with every Worthy Farm get-together, plonking 200,000-odd people in a field full of tunes stirs up some considerable moments – and some instances that go beyond just the music. Here are the most memorable things about Glastonbury 2023.
Depeche Mode at Twickenham Stadium review | Life-affirming exhibition from synth-pop legends
★★★★☆
New wave pioneers Depeche Mode played a mammoth arena show at Twickenham Stadium, as part of their ongoing Memento Mori World Tour – Dave Gahan and Martin Gore’s first concert tour without Andy Fletcher. whynow went to watch.
Golden Child review | Ash Olsen shows moments of flair on imitative debut album
★★★☆☆
Ash Olsen’s debut album Golden Child gives plenty of reasons to keep track of the rising Norwegian rapper – even if some if it sounds like its been heard all-too-often before.
New Music Friday | Featuring ‘Algorithms’ by Kasabian
This week’s New Music Friday features tunes from the likes of Kasabian, Pixey, Killer Mike, Peggy Gou, Coach Party and more.
