BRIT award-winning, multi-platinum-selling rapper Aitch delivers brand new single, ‘FWG’.
Following the momentum of his latest release ‘Maybach Wallet’, the Manchester-born artist continues to mark a bold return to his grime roots with the release of ‘FWG’. Accompanied with visuals directed by Aaron Fitzmaurice the music video is partly shot in the home of Manchester United Football Club, The Old Trafford and at the latest Drama Call giveaway that took over Manchester City Centre. Aitch’s new single is fuelled by his distinctive flow and lyrical swagger reaffirms his place as a leading voice at the forefront of the UK rap music scene.
Following his ‘FTA Freestyle’ and D-Block Europe collaboration ‘Gold Mine’ , Aitch kicked off this year with ‘Famous Girl’ which was launched as Jack Saunders’ ‘Hottest Record’ on his BBC Radio 1 show. He later reunited with German rapper Luciano for their Euros-inspired track, ‘Baddies’ and made appearances on tracks by D-Block Europe, Yung Filly, Clavish and Headie One. Aitch returned to Capital FM’s Summertime Ball and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend’s main stage, where he announced that he will climb Mount Kilimanjaro next January to raise funds and awareness for the Down’s Syndrome Association.
Not stopping there, Aitch also appeared as a special guest for Anne-Marie and D-Block Europe’s sets at Glastonbury this year. Not only is Aitch a talented rapper, but he’s also making waves in the business world – this year marks the launch of his flavoured fizzy water brand, SYPS. This successful venture has now added the title of ‘entrepreneur’ to his already impressive resume. Additionally, Aitch has made his return to Twitch, live streaming for ‘Girth n Turf’ with EA’s new game FC25.
The atmosphere inside the O2 Arena was nothing short of electric on Saturday night, as Janet Jackson graced the stage. From the moment she appeared, the audience was immediately captivated by her due to her seamless choreography and commanding stage presence.
The setlist for the night was a testament to Janet’s incredible career, spanning several decades of iconic hits that have defined pop culture. These classics included hits like ‘Rhythm Nation,’ ‘Control,’ and ‘All For You.’ Each song was performed with the same passion and energy as when they first debuted, which reminded everyone of her incredible staying power.
The standout moment of the night for me came during Janet’s emotional tribute to her brother, the legendary Michael Jackson. During a rendition of ‘Scream,’ she paid homage to their iconic collaboration, and the arena was filled with nostalgia as the famous music video played in the background. This tribute wasn’t just a nod to her brother’s legacy, but was a testament to Janet’s amazing ability to channel such raw emotion into her performances.
Another endearing aspect was Janet’s interaction with her audience, as she maintained a personal connection with her fans throughout the show. Her trademark smile, and her gentle nature was on full display in between songs. Several times during the evening, she paused to address the crowd, expressing heartfelt gratitude to her fans for their support over the years. These moments of interaction felt special, as if she was personally acknowledging every single person in the room.
As a long-time fan myself, this concert felt like the ultimate celebration of Janet’s extraordinary career, and it was clear that Janet Jackson still has the same zest for performing, and she certainly hasn’t not lost her touch when it comes to delivering an unforgettable live experience.
By the end of the night, there was no doubt that Janet had once again cemented her status as a living legend. Her performance at the O2 was more than just a concert – it was a testament to her legacy, a celebration of her music, and a night her fans will never forget. For those of us who have followed her journey for years, it was a very rewarding experience that was a pleasure to witness.
Michael Kiwanuka has shared details of a European/UK headline tour for Spring 2025. The 12-date run will be Michael’s first headline dates in the UK/Europe since 2022, and the first opportunity to hear tracks from his forthcoming fourth album, Small Changes. The dates will include March dates in Wolverhampton, London’s Eventim Apollo, Edinburgh, concluding on 13th March at the O2 Apollo in Manchester.
Tickets for the tour go on general sale from Friday 11th October. Fans who pre-order the record through Michael’s website from now (3rd Oct) through to 5pm on Tuesday 8th October will receive early access to tickets to all dates from 10am on Wednesday 9th October, ahead of general sale.
Pre-order “Small Changes” HERE
Small Changes is released on 15th November through Polydor Records. A third preview of the record is shared today in new track, “The Rest Of Me” – streaming now, and with a beautifully shot video by Yout – watch.
Driving conversations between producer Brian Burton (Danger Mouse) and Michael about the direction of the album and particularly The Rest Of Me, the album’s penultimate track, was the desire to make an album that transcends any notion of what is or isn’t deemed “cool”. He recalls, “We were trying to shoot for something that might have made it onto a Bill Withers album or a Sadé album.” Indeed, Sadé is the case in point on this new track, as Michael remembers afternoons as a child in the back of his aunt’s car, “where Diamond Life was rarely out of the tape machine.”
Listen to the returning single Floating Parade
Listen to Lowdown (part i) and Lowdown (part ii) HERE
Michael is currently out on a rotating headline tour across the US with Brittany Howard.
Michael Kiwanuka Live (US Dates):
3rd October – Summerstage In Central Park, New York (w/ Brittany Howard)
5th October – The Chicago Theatre, Chicago (w/ Brittany Howard)
6th October – Palace Theatre, Saint Paul (w/ Brittany Howard)
8th October – The Mission Ballroom, Denver (w/ Brittany Howard)
10th October – Idaho Botanical Garden: Outlaw Field, Boise (w/ Brittany Howard)
11th October – Edgefield Concerts, Troutdale (w/ Brittany Howard)
12th October – Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver (w/ Brittany Howard)
14th October – Britt Festival Pavilion, Jacksonville (w/ Brittany Howard)
15th October – Paramount Theatre, Seattle (w/ Brittany Howard)
17th October – The Greek Theatre, Berkeley (w/ Brittany Howard)
18th October – Greek Theatre, Los Angeles (w/ Brittany Howard)
19th October – Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles (w/ Brittany Howard)
Michael Kiwanuka Live (Europe/UK):
25th February – Sporthalle, Hamburg
26th February – AFAS Live, Amsterdam
28th February – Le Zénith, Paris
1st March – Forest National, Brussels
3rd March – Alcatraz, Milan
4th March – Halle 622, Zurich
6th March – Zenith, Munich
7th March – Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt
9th March – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
10th March – Eventim Apollo, London
12th March – Usher Hall, Edinburgh
13th March – O2 Apollo, Manchester
Following the release of her ferocious new single, ‘Ganni Top (She Gets What She Needs)’ from the forthcoming EP, Watch It Ache and Bleed, out 17th September via AWAL Recordings, Nieve Ella has announced a new headline UK tour for March 2025. Tickets for all dates go on sale at 10am on Friday 4th October.
Five-time Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®️ Inductee Janet Jackson kicked off the eagerly anticipated European leg of her “Together Again Tour” in Paris last night.
The global icon delivered an electrifying performance at the Accor Arena, Paris, on the first stop of her tour on the continent, which was extended following a highly successful and sold-out 35-date North American leg in summer.
Ms. Jackson will bring her electrifying show to the UK next, performing at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena tomorrow night (27 September), followed by two nights at London’s O2 Arena this weekend (28 and 29 September). The show picks up next week at Manchester’s Co-Op Live on 1 October before heading to Belgium, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands; and wraps in Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 13 October. Tickets are available now at janetjackson.com.
With a relentless 39-song setlist, blending international hits and fan favourites across the 80s, 90s and 2000s; The “Together Again Tour” offers everyone the chance to finally reunite with Ms. Jackson in celebration of her 50th anniversary in entertainment. The tour also spotlights the milestone for one of her most critically acclaimed albums – 35 years of “Rhythm Nation” featuring her biggest chart-topping hits. This tour builds on the colossal success of her 2023 run, which earned the icon the highest selling trek of her career.
Ms. Jackson will bring her all-new Las Vegas residency and venue debut at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas launching New Year’s Week. “Janet Jackson: Las Vegas” takes place in the one-of-a-kind venue for back-to-back performances beginning Monday, 30 December 2024, and on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, 31 December 2024, with eight additional performances set for 2025 including Valentine’s Day Weekend. To purchase tickets and for more information on these performances visit AXS.com and rwlasvegas.com/entertainment.
17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting announces a series of outdoor and festival performances for summer 2025 as part of his “STING 3.0″ World Tour. With virtuoso guitarist and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers), the band will perform the most electrifying hits and rarities from Sting’s timeless discography. Following their hugely successful headline performance at BBC Radio 2 In The Park in Preston earlier this month, Sting’s UK shows will include a headline sets at Isle of Wight Festival and Latitude next summer. Full itinerary below with ticket details.
The “STING 3.0” World Tour launched in Europe this summer and recently kicked off its’ North American leg at the Fillmore in Detroit, MI to rave reviews:
“It was the kind of night — world-class performers, and performance, in an intimate space — that gets talked about for years.” (Oakland Press)
“It was the sort of show that connected the broader artistic dots, from the crisply syncopated Police stuff to his jazz-kissed solo excursions, while showcasing the songwriting that runs as the through line to it all.”(Detroit Free Press)
Known for his groundbreaking work as a solo artist and as the front man and songwriter in the seminal group The Police, Sting, managed by Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, has consistently pushed the boundaries of musical innovation throughout his illustrious career. The “STING 3.0” Tour represents a new dynamic era showcasing selections from his vast catalog through the urgent lens of a tight three-piece combo and inspired his new song, “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)”– mixed by 4-time Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Robert Orton – released September 5 on Cherrytree Music Company/Interscope Records.
UK Outdoor and Festival Performances:
Wednesday 18th June – UK, Tetbury – Forest Live, Westonbirt Arboretum*
Friday 20th June – UK, Isle of Wight – Isle of Wight Festival~
Sunday 22nd June – UK, Liverpool – Pier Head On the Waterfront*
Wednesday 25th June – UK, Glasgow – Summer Sessions @ Bellahouston Park*
Friday 27th June – UK, Cannock – Forest Live, Cannock Chase*
Saturday 28th June – UK, Cardiff – Depot Live, Cardiff Castle*
Thurs 24- Sun 27 July – UK, Suffolk – Latitude Festival
*Tickets for these dates go on general sale on Friday 27th September at 9am BST via LiveNation.co.uk
~ Tickets go on general sale Wednesday 25th September at 8am via isleofwightfestival.com
= Tickets for Latitude Festival are already on general sale at Latitudefestival.com
Rock legends The Darkness have unveiled details of their highly anticipated eighth studio album, Dreams On Toast, which is set for release in March 2025 via Cooking Vinyl.
Fans can pre-order the album NOW
Frontman Justin Hawkins describes the album with his characteristic wit: “You know that feeling when you’re inspired by something greater? We took that divine nudge and turned it into a dozen bangers that showcase the best of rock music,” he said ‘Dreams On Toast’ is our extravagant sonic feast, served with a side of playful irreverence.”
The lead single, ‘The Longest Kiss,’ is available now. It’s a tribute to ’70s pop royalty like Queen and Paul McCartney, and the track features upbeat piano and lively guitar riffs. Hawkins shared his inspiration for the song, recounting a picturesque morning in Nairn, Scotland, where the song’s lyrics were born.
Listen to ‘The Longest Kiss’ below
The Darkness – The Longest Kiss
Listen to The Longest Kiss by The Darkness.
The Darkness will also embark on a UK headline tour, which will conclude with a grand finale at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on the 29th March 2025. The tour will feature 17 dates across the UK and will see support from Northern Irish indie-rock band Ash, who previously toured with The Darkness in 2004. Ash’s Tim Wheeler remarked, “We’re excited to reunite with The Darkness for what promises to be a memorable tour. We believe in a thing called rock!”
Pre-sale tickets for the UK tour will be available starting at 10am on the 25th September for fans who pre-order Dreams On Toast from The Darkness’s official store. General ticket sales will commence at 10am on the 27th of September 2024.
March 2025 UK Headline Tour Dates:
07/03 – Ipswich, Regent’s Theatre
08/03 – Oxford, New Theatre
09/03 – Swansea, Arena
11/03 – Guildford, G Live
12/03 – Hull, Connexin Arena
14/03 – Liverpool, Guild Of Students
15/03 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
17/03 – York, Barbican
18/03 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall
20/03 – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
21/03 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
22/03 – Manchester, O2 Apollo
24/03 – Bristol, Beacon Theatre
25/03 – Portsmouth, Guildhall
27/03 – Leicester, De Montfort Hall
28/03 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
29/03 – London, OVO Arena Wembley
The Darkness continue to capture audiences worldwide, recently making headlines when Taylor Swift joined in with singing their iconic hit ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’ at the US Open, propelling the song back to the top of the charts.
With ‘Dreams On Toast’, The Darkness promise another collection of unforgettable rock anthems and electrifying live performances in 2025.
Kylie today announces her highly anticipated ‘Tension Tour’ for 2025, which will see the global icon perform in cities across the globe and is set to be Kylie’s biggest tour since 2011.
Opening in Kylie’s home country, Australia, the world tour will then head into Asia and reach the UK in May, with more countries and dates to be announced over the coming weeks including Europe and North and South America.
Kylie said: “I am beyond excited to announce the TENSION TOUR 2025. I can’t wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more! It’s been an exhilarating ride so far and now, get ready for your close up because I will be calling Lights, Camera, Action … and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!”
The UK dates announced for the ‘Tension Tour’ 2025 are –
Fri 16 May – Glasgow – OVO Hydro
Sat 17 May – Newcastle – Utilita Arena
Mon 19 May – Manchester – AO Arena
Thurs 22 May – Liverpool – M&S Bank Arena
Fri 23 May – Sheffield – Utilita Arena
Mon 26 May – London – The O2
Tues 27 May – London – The O2
Fri 30 May – Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena
Sat 31 May – Birmingham – BP pulse LIVE
Tickets for the UK dates will go on general sale at 10am Friday 27th September. Please visit Kylie.com for more information on tickets for the ‘Tension Tour’.
‘Tension II’ – a brand new collection of 13 songs – will be released on 18th October via BMG and is available to pre-order here. The high energy, high octane partner of the Number 1 album and global smash ‘Tension’, sees Kylie head further into the electronic space, and is packed full of dance floor anthems. The record includes nine brand new Kylie studio tracks plus the latest dance hit ‘Edge of Saturday Night’ with The Blessed Madonna as well as the collaborations with Orville Peck, Bebe Rexha and Tove Lo, and Sia.
Full track listing for the album is –
1. Lights Camera Action
2. Taboo
3. Someone For Me
4. Good As Gone
5. Kiss Bang Bang
6. Diamonds
7. Hello
8. Dance To The Music
9. Shoulda Left Ya
10. Edge Of Saturday Night (with The Blessed Madonna)
11. My Oh My (with Bebe Rexha & Tove Lo)
12. Midnight Ride (with Orville Peck & Diplo)
13. Dance Alone (with Sia)
Lead single from the new collection ‘Lights Camera Action’ will be released on 27th September and is available to pre-save now.
Kylie said: “The Tension era has been so special to me … I can’t possibly let it be over just yet! Welcome to ‘Tension II’.”
Multi Platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist Zayn has announced his first ever solo tour, Stairway To The Sky. The intimate 6-date UK tour will commence in Edinburgh on 20th November, with stops in Manchester, London and more before concluding on 3rd December in Newcastle. Fans will see Zayn perform tracks from his critically acclaimed, recent 4th studio album Stairway To The Sky, released earlier this year.
The tour will be held in intimate sized venues to highlight the raw and stripped sound of his critically acclaimed 4th studio album. Fans can expect to hear the new record along with fan favorites never before performed live.
Stairway To The Sky has been lauded by fans and critics alike. Rolling Stone UK writes “Malik proves he’s still capable of greatness.” and CLASH praised the album, “Both sonically and emotionally charged, Stairway To The Sky marks a striking evolution for Zayn.”. Dork Magazine added, “The Album is refreshingly organic, eschewing pop sheen for an earthy, live atmosphere that allows Malik’s soul-baring performances to take centre stage.”
Tickets to the Stairway To The Sky Tour will be available starting with the Zayn VIP Key Presale Thursday 19th September. General on-sale will begin on Saturday 21st September.
For the past six years, Zayn has been writing and crafting Stairway To The Sky at his home studio in rural Pennsylvania. This album marks his most personal release to date, reflecting where he is in life, while exploring the complexities of healing, stillness, and growth. It also sees the genre-bending artist explore a new sound, leaning into his soulful vocals, live instrumentation, and poetic lyricism as a songwriter.
Zayn UK tour dates and venues 2024
October 23, San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
October 25, Las Vegas, CA – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
October 27, Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Expo Hall
October 30, Washington, CA – The Anthem
November 2, New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
November 20, Edinburgh, UK – O2 Academy
November 21, Edinburgh, UK – O2 Academy *New Date*
November 23, Leeds, UK – O2 Academy
November 24, Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
November 26, London, UK – Eventim Apollo
November 27, London, UK – Eventim Apollo *New Date*
November 29, Wolverhampton, UK – Wolverhampton The Halls
November 30, Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo *New Date*
December 2, Leeds, UK – O2 Academy *New Date*
December 3, 2024 – Newcastle, UK – O2 City Hall
December 4, Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo *New Date*
