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DMA’s confirm release date of MTV Unplugged Live album

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DMA’s confirm release date of MTV Unplugged Live album

Hot on the heels of their sell-out gig at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh last night (April 9), Sydney trio DMA’S have announced the release of their MTV Unplugged Live album on June 14. It was recorded at Melbourne’s intimate Memo Music Hall last October, with DMA’S becoming one of the first Australian bands to play the iconic MTV Unplugged session. It’s a format steeped in history following classic sets from Nirvana, Oasis, REM, and…

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PJ Harvey shares two new songs from All About Eve play

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PJ Harvey shares two new songs from All About Eve play

Two-time Mercury Prize winner PJ Harvey has shared two new songs written to accompany the stage adaptation of the classic 1950 film All About Eve. You can listen to both tracks here. The songs, Descending and The Moth, will feature on the upcoming soundtrack for All About Eve, which is due to be released on April 12. Descending features vocals from Lily James, while The Moth is an instrumental track. Speaking about the score, PJ…

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Listen to two new songs from Vampire Weekend

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Listen to two new songs from Vampire Weekend

Ahead of their visit to Edinburgh later this year, Vampire Weekend have shared two new tracks from their forthcoming album. You can listen to them right here. The New York indie favourites, who will call at the Usher Hall on 7 November before playing headline shows in Manchester, Birmingham and London, continue to preview Father of The Bride ahead its release. The band’s last album was 2013’s Modern Vampires Of The City. After previously debuting…

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Beyoncé and Adidas team up to create sneakers

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Beyoncé and Adidas team up to create sneakers

Beyoncé has signed a new deal to relaunch her Ivy Park clothing line with Adidas, including the launch of some “signature sneakers”. The former Destiny’s Child singer launched her activewear brand in 2016, with products being available to purchase from Topshop. However, Beyoncé cut ties with the fashion chain last year after owner Philip Green was accused of sexual harassment (Green has denied all allegations against him). Now, Adidas and Beyoncé have announced a “multi-layered…

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ABBA’s new music to be released in ‘September or October’

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ABBA’s new music to be released in ‘September or October’

Mamma Mia! Here we go again… ABBA have revealed they will release new music this autumn. Last year, the Swedish supergroup announced the intention to record new material – more than 35 years on from their last foray into the recording studio. The new songs will arrive prior to a digital avatar tour which is set to take place later this year. ABBA – which comprises Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstand…

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Pixies to visit Edinburgh on huge UK and European tour

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Pixies to visit Edinburgh on huge UK and European tour

US music legends Pixies have announced details of a UK and European tour for September and October – and it includes a visit to Edinburgh. Pixies, who last played live in Edinburgh at Meadowbank Stadium in August 2005, will perform at the Usher Hall on Monday, 23 September. The tour, kicking off in September, coincides with the release of the band’s new album – the follow-up to 2016’s acclaimed Head Carrier. On the UK leg…

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Gig preview: Goldray, Bannerman’s, Edinburgh

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Gig preview: Goldray, Bannerman’s, Edinburgh

Psych rock band Goldray are set to preview their soon-to-be-released new album in Edinburgh later this month – and it’s a gig not to be missed. The combo of REEF guitarist Kenwyn House and enchanting vocalist Leah Rasmussen (Hydrogen, EMI, Bedrock, Renaissance), Goldray will be visiting Cowgate venue Bannerman’s to air tracks from their highly-anticipated second album, Feel The Change. Set for release later this year, Feel The Change will follow the band’s excellent debut…

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Gig preview: Hyyts, The Mash House, Edinburgh

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Gig preview: Hyyts, The Mash House, Edinburgh

Drawing from influences as diverse as Kanye West, Scissor Sisters, Arcade Fire and Frank Ocean, Hyyts meld concepts to create their progressive, unique take on pop. In just a few short months since the release of their debut track, Butterflies In My Head, things have moved at pace for this Glasgow duo – they’ve toured with The Howl & The Hum, been the only unsigned artist to perform at 2018’s Scottish Music Awards, supported Culture…

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Edinburgh International Festival line-up unveiled

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Edinburgh International Festival line-up unveiled

Jarvis Cocker, Teenage Fanclub, Sir Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry are among the stars appearing at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Names from classical and contemporary music, theatre, opera and dance are among 2,600 artists taking part in the 72nd festival, which will be held between 2 and 26 August. Pulp singer Cocker will perform at the Capital’s Leith Theatre, which also hosts gigs by Neneh Cherry, Anna Calvi, Kate Tempest, Sharon Van Etten and…

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Gossip announce tour to mark 10 years of Music For Men

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Gossip announce tour to mark 10 years of Music For Men

American indie heroes Gossip are reuniting for a UK and European tour – and they’ll be visiting Scotland this summer. The shows will bring the cult band together on stage for the first time since going on hiatus in 2012. The Music For Men anniversary tour kicks off in France on July 4, and wraps up in London on July 21. The UK leg of the tour will also see stops in Glasgow and Manchester….

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