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Charli XCX And AJ Tracey Replace Jack Harlow And Maneskin At Reading And Leeds
Charli XCX and AJ Tracey will replace Jack Harlow and Maneskin at Reading and Leeds.The 'First Class' hitmaker and the Italian 'Eurovision' winners were forced to drop out of planned performances at the UK's Reading and Leeds Festivals to take...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 August 2022
New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert Undergoes Surgery On Spinal Tumour
New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert has had successful surgery on a spinal tumour.The 'My Friends Over You' rocker was declared "cancer-free" in January after having “half a liver, a gallbladder and one adrenal gland” removed last year.However, this week the...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 August 2022
Demi Lovato Admits To Using A Kelly Clarkson-inspired Email Address
Demi Lovato had a Kelly Clarkson-inspired email address during her childhood.The 29-year-old pop star is a huge fan of Kelly, 40, and she's been inspired by the 'Behind These Hazel Eyes' hitmaker since 2002.Appearing on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 August 2022
Coldplay's Chris Martin Wants To Tour In A Plane 'powered By Milk'
Coldplay want to tour "in a plane powered by milk".The eco-conscious band are keen to use renewable energy whenever they're on the road, and Chris Martin - the band's lead singer - wants to push the boundaries even further in...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 August 2022
Sam Smith And Kim Petras Record 'racy' New Single
Sam Smith's collaboration with Kim Petras is "upbeat and fun".The 30-year-old pop star has teamed up with Kim, 29, to record a racy new track and an insider has revealed that the "song just came alive" in the studio.The source...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 August 2022
The Proclaimers Feel Surprised By Their Own Longevity
The Proclaimers have been surprised by their own longevity.Craig and Charlie Reid formed the group in 1983, and Craig admits that they've already surpassed their own expectations in the music business.He said: "We've had a much longer run at it...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 August 2022
I'm A Relationship Man, Says Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi is a "relationship man".The 38-year-old rap star has previously dated the likes of Jamie Baratta, an entertainment attorney, and actress Raquel Deriane - and although he's currently single, Cudi would actually love to settle down with someone.The 'Just...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 August 2022
Demi Lovato's 'dream Collaboration' Is Hayley Williams
Demi Lovato's "dream collaboration" is still Hayley Williams.The 'Sorry Not Sorry' singer was inspired to switch up her sound by noughties pop rock stars Kelly Clarkson, Ashlee Simpson and Paramore.And while discussing the heavier direction of her forthcoming album, 'Holy...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 August 2022
Mark Hoppus Is Open To A Blink-182 Reunion With Tom DeLonge
Mark Hoppus has insisted he's "open to whatever the next phase of Blink-182 is" after denying reports suggesting Tom DeLonge had re-joined the band.Earlier this month, the 50-year-old musician put a stop to speculation that his ex-bandmate was in the...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 August 2022
Depeche Mode Return To Studio Following Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher's Passing
Depeche Mode are back in the studio for the first time since Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher's passing.Dave Gahan and Martin Gore have seemingly revealed they are "focusing" all their energy on recording new music following the tragic loss of co-founding member...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 August 2022
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Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
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Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in...
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Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
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Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on 24th...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and empowering".
![Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]](https://admin.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/dekker-abof-a.jpg "Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]")
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Ahead of the imminent release of his second solo album - Dekker, aka Brookln Dekker, took time out to let us know about the musical...
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From The Tiger’s Mouth talks to us about cracking his TikTok dance, collaborating with The National and the origins of his nom de plume [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Bengal Lancer Harry Sullivan, aka From The Tiger's Mouth, has just released his first solo single - 'Morning News' under his new moniker.
![LUIANNA talks to us about emotional support, encouragement, cheesy pop and social media distractions [EXCLUSIVE]](https://admin.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luianna-skia-album-artwork.jpg "LUIANNA talks to us about emotional support, encouragement, cheesy pop and social media distractions [EXCLUSIVE]")
LUIANNA talks to us about emotional support, encouragement, cheesy pop and social media distractions [EXCLUSIVE]
Just ahead of the imminent release of her debut EP - 'Skiá', London born, Bristol and Berlin based singer-songwriter LUIANNA, says she'd like to collaborate...
Spiritualized - Everything Was Beautiful Album Review
Spiritualized continue where they left off with their last exquisitely crafted record - 'And Nothing Hurts', with yet another very impressive offering on their latest...
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Album Of The Week: The 45th Anniversary of 'Low' By David Bowie
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GARGALO talks to us about being an early years teacher, collaborating with Ed Droste from Grizzly Bear and starting from scratch again. [EXCLUSIVE]
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Album Of The Week: The 31st Anniversary of 'Nowhere' By Ride
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