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A new Tom Petty documentary is to be released in cinemas next month, focusing on the making of his seminal 1994 album Wildflowers. Directed by Mary Wharton (who helmed the…
Duran Duran share new track Tonight United
Duran Duran have unveiled the latest song from their forthcoming album Future Past. Tonight United is produced by dance music legend Giorgio Moroder and is, says Simon Le Bon, “music…
ABC to celebrate 40 years of The Lexicon Of Love
To celebrate 40 years since the release of their debut album, ABC have announced they will perform The Lexicon Of Love in its entirety across 10 dates in June 2022,…
The Pretenders’ first two albums reissued
The Pretenders are to release brand new 3CD deluxe editions of their first two albums, curated by lead singer Chrissie Hynde. Pretenders from 1979 and Pretenders II from 1981 will…
Primal Scream announce Screamadelica tour dates
Primal Scream have announced that they are to return to live show with a series of sets celebrating their classic Screamadelica album. The band will play three dates in July…
Queen to launch pop-up shop on Carnaby Street
In celebration of five decades in music, the mighty Queen will feature in a dedicated pop-up shop on Carnaby Street opening later this month. The shop, named Queen The Greatest…
Rick Astley and Blossoms set for Smiths tribute live shows
Rick Astley and indie five-piece Blossoms have announced they are teaming up for two special live shows celebrating the music of The Smiths. The announcement comes just a few days…
Making ABBA: Waterloo
Its title track stands as a pop masterpiece, and the ratio of killer to filler has improved, but ABBA: Waterloo is still as preposterous as it is pleasing… By Wyndham…
Making ABBA: Ring Ring
ABBA: Ring Ring was the album that announced the arrival of a new pop group that were about to take on the world… By Wyndham Wallace “Every day in…
Echo & The Bunnymen to re-release first albums on vinyl
Echo & The Bunnymen are re-releasing their first four albums on vinyl on 22 October. Each of them will be available on 180g black vinyl from all music retailers, as…