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Heidi Jacob & Alan Edwards Photo Credit: Alan West/Hogan Media The Outside Organisation, the UK’s long-established premier music and entertainment PR firm, founded and led by Alan Edwards today announced a strategic partnership with Noteworthy Media and CEO/Founder Heidi Jacob. The collaborative venture will see the two companies join forces to offer clients integrated PR campaigns, combining Heidi’s extensive experience in TV and Radio promotions and Outside’s vast network of media relationships to create a communications powerhouse. It will be focused on building dreams, exploring fresh creative ideas and challenging traditional industry models. The world of PR, like everything else, is changing and as existing walls tumble, a new vision is needed. This partnership will deliver exactly that. It’s all about creating new growth areas for both existing and new clients. Between them Outside and Noteworthy have an extraordinary wealth of experience to draw upon. Alan's work in helping to create Brand Beckham and managing Naomi Campbell’s profile for many years are just two examples of his ability to grow a global story for clients. Beyond artists, Alan has curated his own V&A exhibition around the cultural history of PR and continues to work closely with the V&A on multiple projects. Outside clients currently include Yungblud, Nick Cave, the Bowie Estate, the V&A, BST Hyde Park, All Points East, Isle of Wight Festival, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Ayra Starr. Previous clients range from Prince to The Rolling Stones. With a career spanning more than two decades, Heidi was previously Head of Media at Universal Music Group, Director of Media and Promotions at 0207 Def Jam, and has held various roles at Island Records, Warner Music Group and Decca Records. Heidi brings experience across an eclectic mix of genres and is passionate about curating bespoke campaigns designed to enhance cultural visibility. She is particularly focused on bringing together complementary clients to spark synergistic moments that resonate across media. Noteworthy represents clients across music, sport, and entertainment with a mix of stars that include Stormzy, Nia Archives, Alex Iwobi, Ayra Starr, Wretch 32 and Muni Long. Alan said: “The industry is always changing and when Chris Goodman, our Head of Media and I met Heidi, we knew that we shared a similar mindset on how you offer clients a whole new level of service and campaigns. Outside has always dealt with the whole spectrum of media, but this will accelerate what we can do for clients. Heidi brings great experience and an incredible level of energy and passion, and I’m really excited about what we can achieve together. And this is just the start of an expansion of what we do with European plans to come later this year.” Heidi said: “By combining the strengths of Noteworthy and Outside, we’re creating the potential for truly super-charged promotions campaigns. Bringing together my experience with Outside’s exceptional reputation allows us to deliver strategic, bespoke and innovative campaigns for clients. It’s a unique partnership and I’m incredibly excited to get started.” The deal will come into effect immediately.

Photo Credit: Dave Jackson Shock rock legends GWAR are back to wreak havoc by announcing and unleashing a brand-new limited release for their loyal region of human hordes; a Limited Edition Pink 7-inch vinyl featuring the band’s twisted take on Chappell Roan’s 'Pink Pony Club' alongside their version of Ryan Gosling’s 'I’m Just Ken,' reimagined as 'We’re Just GWAR.' The duo of tracks have racked up a combined total of 2.5M views on YouTube in collaborated with the A.V. Club. Pre-orders for the Pink 7-inch are now available via GWAR.net, with a release date of 26th June. A range of exclusive, limited-edition merchandise will also be available, including: • Limited Edition Pink 7-inch vinyl • Limited Edition Pink Cuttlefish of Chutlu • Limited Edition Pink 7-inch test pressing plaque • Pink Pony Club shirt Pre Order Here https://gwar.net/collections/the-pink-seven-inch If you have blood, GWAR wants it! Chuck Varga, known to fans as The Sexecutioner and one of the founding members of GWAR, is currently battling cancer. GWAR are encouraging any and all faithful bohabs to find a blood bank near you and either register as donors or give blood in Chuck’s name. As a thank you, your Lords and Masters will give you an exclusive shirt at cost designed by Chuck himself. In response to the recent rise of participating donors, GWAR share: "WE ARE ASTONISHED. Against all laws of nature and basic biology, you worthless, soft‑skinned humans managed to do something right. Over 900 of you bled yourselves dry—or at least signed up to—in honour of the fallen Chuck. This pleases us. So, to ensure that GWAR does not spiral into financial ruin and run out of money for crack, all future offerings will be priced strictly at cost. Make no mistake: we still demand your blood. Continue donating—at our shows, or at one of those sterile human blood vaults you worship—so that the rivers may flow and GWAR may endure." Head over to https://gwar.net/pages/blood-drive for more information on how to donate and to find a participating blood bank near you. In addition to announcing their new 7" vinyl, GWAR will also bring tales of their intergalactic shenanigans across North America this fall with their latest campaign of carnage: the “Gor Gor Must Die! Tour." The intergalactic tyrants will once again bring their blood-soaked spectacle to stages nationwide, delivering the kind of over-the-top performance only GWAR can unleash. Joining GWAR on this descent into chaos is black ‘n’ roll powerhouse Midnight as direct support, while the unholy fast-food parody metal outfit Mac Sabbath will open every night of the tour. Select dates will also feature appearances from X-COPS and Atomic Rule, ensuring each night is stacked and that this will be the fall tour not to be missed. The tour kicks off October 27th in Charlottesville, VA, and will tear through major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including a special appearance aboard The Headbangers Boat, before wrapping up December 12th in Norfolk, VA. Expect a full-scale blood-drenched production of heavy metal, horror, and comedy with relentless energy, and plenty of surprises as GWAR tangles with their prodigal child Gor Gor. Speaking about the tour, The Berzerker Blothar says: "As both father and mother to our precious dinosaur Gor Gor, my hearts break to see what he has become: a crack-addicted truck-stop lizard-of-the-evening. We didn't raise him to hustle his cloaca up and down the street. It is time for some tough love! Come watch as GWAR lays a whoopin' on his giant red ass on the 'Gor Gor Must Die Tour' with Midnight, Mac Sabbath, X-Cops, and Atomic Rule." The "Gor Gor Must Die!" Tour 10/27 – Charlottesville, VA @ The Jefferson Theater * 10/28 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven) * 10/29 – Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE * 10/30–11/03 – Miami, FL @ The Headbangers Boat 11/04 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution * 11/05 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham * 11/06 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues * 11/07 – Winston-Salem, NC @ The Ramkat * 11/08 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl * 11/09 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall * 11/10 – Dallas, TX @ AM/FM * 11/12 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre + 11/13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at The Complex + 11/14 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl + 11/15 – Reno, NV @ Cargo Concert Hall + 11/17 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee + 11/18 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues + 11/19 – Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre + 11/20 – Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre + 11/21 – Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom + 11/23 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo + 11/24 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory + 11/25 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre + 11/27 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall + 11/28 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall + 11/30 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre + 12/02 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre + 12/03 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave * 12/04 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot Ballroom * 12/05 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues * 12/06 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre * 12/08 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club * 12/09 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium * 12/10 – New York, NY @ The Palladium Times Square * 12/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia * 12/12 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa * * X-COPS + Atomic Rule Pre-sales begin tomorrow, and the general on-sale is this Friday at 10:00 AM local time. Get your tickets and VIP packages at GWAR.net. GWAR - The Return Of Gor Gor Track Listing: The Great Circus Train Disaster Tyrant King Lot Lizard Crack In The Egg (Live) The Founding Fathers (Live) America Must Be Destroyed (Live) Fishfuck (Live)

Photo Credit Shervin Lainez "I Built You a Tower is the proper embrace of their earlier sound, where Death Cab craft emotionally frank character studies, build earworm hooks without overthinking it, and sound more self-assured as a group. The band was once again forced to work through “loss and grief,” says Gibbard, but it’s how they address it that lets the music breathe with life. " - Pitchfork Indie rock titans and eight-time GRAMMY nominees Death Cab for Cutie – Benjamin Gibbard, Nicholas Harmer, Jason McGerr, Dave Depper and Zac Rae – recently announced their 11th studio album. I Built You A Tower, will be released on June 5 via ANTI- Records, and today the band shares the second single off of the forthcoming record. “Punching The Flowers,” out now, and is a gnarled angular rock song in which Gibbard spins a real-life experience of a toddler throwing a tantrum literally punching flowers outside a bodega into a metaphor for a man who has something beautiful and sees its hold over him as a cage, a frustration. "’Punching the Flowers’ is a song about stagnation and the feeling of being imprisoned by The Known. And about the damage done when someone ventures deeper into the unknown,” explains Gibbard. I Built You A Tower, out this Summer, marks the band’s return to their independent roots after 20 years on Atlantic Records. Produced and engineered by John Congleton and assembled from a mere three weeks of sessions, the album as recorded at Animal Rites in Los Angeles, as well as the band members’ homes in Seattle, Bellingham, Los Angeles and Portland. In recent years, Death Cab celebrated several historic milestones, including massive sold-out tours celebrating the 20th anniversaries of seminal releases Transatlanticism and Plans. Those tours were pivotal to the creation of I Built You A Tower, as behind the scenes, Gibbard weathered the greatest pressure of his professional life — fronting both Death Cab and the Postal Service on arena stages for hours a night — while struggling with the collapse of his personal life in the background. The strain felt too much for one person to bear, and the “tower” originated as a way to protect himself. “There’s this need to find a place in ourselves to put loss and grief,” he explains. “A place that can hold it so we can move on with our lives. But there are these moments where the trauma breaks out of that shell we created for it.” I Built You A Tower is an album of reconciling with past selves in order to locate a new future. “The anniversary tours exorcised any nostalgia in our systems,” Depper observes. “We felt part of this powerful force greater than all of us and went into the studio with a sense of, how can we capture that feeling and put it into something new?” Harmer continues, “The whole experience of this record got us back to the earliest versions of this band: If the musicians in the room like what we’re working on, that’s enough. We reconnected with the confidence that comes with that.” As such, this is not the dreaded “return to form” narrative, but a reclamation of a core ethos that has run through Death Cab’s 30-year history. PRE-ORDER I BUILT YOU A TOWER The band will be touring across Europe and the UK this September and October, with support from Pool Kids. These performances come on the heels of a historic, sold-out global tour in marking the 20th anniversary of Transatlanticism plus their universally acclaimed 10th studio effort, 2022’s Asphalt Meadows. See below to find a show near you, and get your tickets HERE. Death Cab for Cutie EU/UK Tour Dates September 16 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre September 17 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre September 19 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse September 20 – Edinburgh, UK – Corn Exchange September 21 – Gateshead, UK – The Glasshouse September 23 – Bristol, UK – The Prospect Building September 25 – London, UK – Troxy September 26 – London, UK – Troxy September 29 – Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVredenburg September 30 – Brussels, Belgium – Cirque Royal October 1 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle October 3 – Paris, France – Elysée Montmartre Tracklisting 1. Full of Stars 2. Punching The Flowers 3. Pep Talk 4. I Built You A Tower (a) 5. Envy The Birds 6. Stone Over Water 7. How Heavenly a State 8. Trap Door 9. Riptides 10. The Flavor of Metal 11. I Built You A Tower (b) Connect with Death Cab for Cutie Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

LONDON, UK - Following the monumental success of the 2026 concert series curated by Robert Smith, Teenage Cancer Trust is proud to announce that Shirley Manson will take the helm as guest curator for the shows at the Royal Albert Hall from 15-21 March 2027. To mark the announcement, The Video has been released of Garbage's extraordinary performance of The Cure's 'Lovesong' at their 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust show. Shirley Manson is the second guest curator of the legendary week-long Royal Albert Hall fundraising concert series, which was launched and curated by Teenage Cancer Trust Honorary Patron Sir Roger Daltrey from 2000 to 2025. For the 2026 events, as well as lining up an unbeatable Night Of Comedy, Robert Smith called up headliners Wolf Alice, Elbow, Manic Street Preachers, My Bloody Valentine, Mogwai and Garbage themselves, raising £1.4 million so far for the charity, providing vital support for young people with cancer across the UK. Shirley Manson, who delivered a standout performance including classics such as 'I'm Only Happy When It Rains' and 'Stupid Girl', said: "To follow in the footsteps of the great Sir Roger Daltrey and most beloved Robert Smith by being invited to curate next year's run of shows is one of the greatest honours that has ever been bestowed upon me. I consider it an immense privilege to continue helping raise funds and awareness for our all too often forgotten teenagers in the UK who are living with cancer and the struggle that this entails. I hope to curate a fine week of entertainment, calling upon some of my favourite artists to join the cause. I am so looking forward to seeing it all come together at the Royal Albert Hall next year and I hope to see you there." Robert Smith said: "Having played a few Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall shows with The Cure, it was a real honour to curate the series in 2026, bringing together so many of my favourite artists to perform for such a great cause. The response and support from the audience, in the hall itself and all around the world, was really incredible. Garbage were one of the highlights of a stellar week, and I am very sure Shirley, with her great energy, commitment and values, will do a fantastic job in 2027." Roger Daltrey said: "To have a female musician with a great reputation for quality work is something that's been at the top of my wishlist going forward. I will always be there for her if she needs any help with anything." Rob Ballantine, Promoter, SJM Concerts, said:
"We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Robert Smith for working so hard and making our job as promoters so much easier this year. His vision resulted in one of the most memorable weeks in the history of these shows. We are equally grateful to Shirley for agreeing to curate 2027; we are already bowled over by her energy and enthusiasm, and the planning is already well underway for another landmark year." Jane Ashton, Head of Music & Entertainment at Teenage Cancer Trust said: "We are delighted to welcome Shirley as our curator for 2027. "Cancer kills more teenagers and young adults in the UK than any other disease, yet cancer care wasn't made for young people. Shirley's passion for our cause was electrifying to see during this year's shows and we can't wait to see who she invites to play next year." Jules Worrall, Interim Chief Executive of Teenage Cancer Trust, said: "I want to say a huge thank you to Robert Smith for the 2026 shows - together we have raised a phenomenal amount which will be truly life-changing for young people with cancer. And Garbage's performance was a stand-out moment of the shows this year, so it's incredibly exciting that Shirley Manson is taking up the baton of curating for 2027. Shirley spoke so emotionally at this year's shows about how important teenagers are for the future of the country and the importance of supporting them - and we couldn't agree more. We're delighted to have her energy and passion on board." Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall was funded in 2000 by the charity's Honorary Patron, Sir Roger Daltrey, and has raised over £36 million to date.

Half a century after igniting the fuse of the British punk explosion, The Damned announce a celebratory UK tour. Following a triumphant 50th Anniversary show at the OVO Arena Wembley in April and a forthcoming global run that will include the Sydney Opera House and a massive North American return, they step back on British soil in November and December 2026 for ‘Final Damnation 50’. The first UK punk band to ever release a single, an album and tour the US, it is also a chance to catch the legendary line-up of Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, Paul Gray, and Monty Oxymoron. Rat Scabies - “Half a century on and who’d have thought we would still be upright and breathing? We never thought we’d make it this far and neither did you! But here we are, a finely tuned engine. The Damned still has the power and finesse to excite, entertain and accelerate into our 50th year.” Captain Sensible - “With 50 years of catalogue to choose from, only the best songs from our chequered history will be performed, and with the passion and commitment all good music lovers deserve. You know we won’t disappoint.” The Damned have been revelling in their own and punk's 50th anniversary, marking half a century since the great explosion of 1976 and the return of Rat Scabies on drums. At the OVO Arena Wembley gig on April 11th, they treated their faithful to 25 songs over 3 sets, reflecting their definitive influence on punk, goth and psychedelia. Earlier this year, they released an acclaimed covers album, Not Like Everybody Else, featuring tracks that the late, great founding member Brian James loved and that helped shape the band. And to ensure maximum fun, The Damned are bringing Australian punk pioneers, The Saints '73-'78 along as special guests. Led by founding members - guitarist Ed Kuepper and drummer Ivor Hay - the line-up features an all-star cast including Mick Harvey (The Birthday Party/The Bad Seeds) and Jim White (Dirty Three), alongside Mark Arm (Mudhoney) on vocals. Together, they will be performing the raw, groundbreaking material from The Saints' first three fabled albums ((I'm) Stranded, Eternally Yours, and Prehistoric Sounds), marking 50 years since their own explosive debut. ● Ticket Link: aegp.uk/the-damned ● General Sale: Friday 1 May 2026 @ 10:00am BST ● Link: https://www.officialdamned.com/

Photo Credit - Ray Hill Photography Yungblud live at The O2 London

"I'm so proud of what we've created. In a world that is so divided, we stand for love. We stand for unity." [Saturday, Apr 25, 2026] The Grammy Award-winning British rock star Yungblud last night thanked fans during an epic and emotional penultimate show of his 11-date, sold-out UK arena run. Opening with the monumental nine-minute single Hello Heaven, Hello, the 28-year-old delivered a 1-hour-40-minute set spanning four albums, blasting through high-energy favourites Lovesick Lullaby and The Funeral to pyrotechnics and pandemonium. The singer was visibly moved onstage as the packed arena roared its approval, offering rapturous applause throughout. A standout moment came during Fleabag, when Yungblud paused after the intro to spotlight a fan in the crowd, inviting them onstage to play the song on his white Gibson SG. Visibly shaking at the prospect of performing with his hero, the fan was quickly put at ease as Yungblud urged the audience: "Make some noise, make him feel comfortable because he's nervous." Tribute was paid to Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne with a stunning rendition of Changes, now a staple of the set and consistent highlight. Following Ghosts, a fan favourite from his third consecutive number 1 album, Idols, Yungblud told the crowd: "Thank you from the bottom of my f*cking heart for being here tonight. I am so proud of what we've created. In a world that is so divided, we stand for love. We stand for unity." A string-accompanied version of the Grammy-nominated ballad Zombie brought the main set to a close, culminating in a mass singalong. An encore of Suburban Requiem, complete with confetti and pyrotechnic blasts, brought the night to a powerhouse finish. Yungblud played:Hello Heaven, HelloThe Funeral Idols Pt.1 Lovesick LullabyMy Only AngelFleabagLowlifeChangesI Need You (To Make The World Seem Fine)FireWarLonerGhostsZombieSuburban Requiem ABOUT YUNGBLUD Yungblud is cemented as one of the world's key musical voices of his generation, blending influences from Rock and Punk to monumental effect. His arena-filling performances have established him as one of the world's most electrifying musical exports. He has received several accolades, including the MTV EMA's and the O2 Silver Clef Award for Best Live Act. Known for his high-octane stage presence and boundary-pushing lyrics, Yungblud continues to challenge conventions while inspiring fans worldwide with messages of authenticity and acceptance. Recently, Yungblud expanded his influence by debuting his own curated festival, Bludfest, and releasing his first book, the instant No. 1 Sunday Times Best Seller, You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy. Born in Yorkshire, England, the 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and performer first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. Following the release of his self-titled EP and his full-length debut, 21st Century Liability (2018), his subsequent three albums, Weird!(2020), Yungblud (2022), and IDOLS (2025), all debuted at No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart. His lyrics have resonated with millions around the world, earning him meteoric success. He has since accumulated tens of millions of followers, 8 billion streams, and sold over 3 million albums and 1 million concert tickets. The year 2026 marked a historic milestone in his career as he became the first British artist to receive three Grammy nominations in the rock categories in a single year (Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance). He ultimately secured his first Grammy win for his powerful rendition of "Changes," a tribute to his mentor Ozzy Osbourne. Currently, Yungblud is storming through his sold-out IDOLS World Tour, bringing his chart-topping latest album to life for massive crowds across the globe. FOLLOW YUNGBLUD: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE | X | FACEBOOK

Photo credit: Juan Flores Mena Today, pop-rock band The Cab have released their new studio album, Chasing Crowns, marking the Las Vegas-born quintet's first full-length album in 15 years and third in their catalogue. PRESS HERE to listen. The 18-track independent collection – available digitally and on vinyl – includes recent singles Sweet Kerosene, Locked and Loaded and Back From The Dead and new focus track ih8yourgutz. The official visualiser for ih8yourgutz. Also included on Chasing Crowns are the four songs released last Autumn on their Road To Reign: A Prelude EP during the band's initial comeback after more than a decade apart. "Chasing Crowns is finally yours," shares the band. "Its pages and words are torn from our diaries and stories. Blood, sweat, and tears tattooed onto every page. It feels like our little miracle in a way. We couldn't have made it here without all of you supporting and believing in us. There were times we didn't think this moment would ever come. Life is turbulent, cruel, and heavy. But it also blooms, sings, and soars. It isn't without its waves, but with you all as our compass and the wind in our sails, we know we will always find our way home. We hope you enjoy this album as much as we enjoyed making it. It isn't ours anymore, it is now yours. Our vessel. In the end, beauty isn't in perfection, it is endurance. This album taught us that." Chasing Crowns represents a significant new chapter for The Cab. Written over the past 10 years in various cities around the world, the album captures their evolution (both personally and musically) and time away, while providing snapshots of different moments in the lives of the band's members. The overarching theme of Chasing Crowns is that all of the things we chase in life (the crown, the jewels, the success) don't matter in the end; what matters is how you make people feel. That sense of reflection runs throughout the songs, taking inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi – the art of repairing broken pottery with gold where cracks are not hidden but illuminated as part of the story – as reflected on the album's cover art. Today, those pieces come together again as The Cab, stronger than before. Chasing Crowns also beautifully showcases The Cab's ability to seamlessly flow between genres while still crafting a cohesive body of work. From the guitar-heavy Locked and Loaded and danceable earworm Back From The Dead – an anthem of redemption hailed as "a catchy pop-rock banger" – to the smooth and catchy Sweet Kerosene – already declared as "the perfect masterpiece" – and the slow and sweet penultimate track Hellraiser, written for frontman Alex DeLeon's daughter, The Cab puts their abilities as songwriters on full display on Chasing Crowns. The Cab – Alex DeLeon (vocals), Alex Marshall (guitar, keys), Dave Briggs (drums), Joey Thunder (bass) and Chantry Johnson (guitar) – will celebrate the release of Chasing Crowns on their Back From The Dead Tour, the band's first headlining outing in over a decade, bringing their energetic live show across the U.S. this spring. The 24-date tour, featuring support from Paradise Fears, JADY, and CARR on select dates, will kick off 22nd May in Dallas and make stops at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, House of Blues Chicago, and two nights in New York City at Irving Plaza, among many others, before wrapping 30th June in Boston. The Cab – who have previously toured globally alongside the likes of Maroon 5, Panic! At The Disco, Dashboard Confessional, OneRepublic, and Neon Trees – will also return to Warped Tour this year performing at both Long Beach and Orlando iterations. See below for all upcoming tour dates. PRESS HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. Known for their anthemic songwriting, arena-ready hooks, and collaborations with some of the biggest names in alternative music, The Cab made their triumphant return in 2025 after more than 10 years away. In addition to high-profile performances at the When We Were Young festival in their Vegas hometown and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a tour supporting All Time Low, and sold-out headlining shows across Southeast Asia, the band released their first taste of new music in October with the four-song EP, Road To Reign: A Prelude. Their decade-long pause now feels less like a breakup and more like an intermission, a quiet prelude to what is still to come. With the release of Chasing Crowns and The Back From The Dead Tour, The Cab are officially back in full force and its five members have never felt better. Chasing Crowns track listing: 1. Ultima Ratio Regum 2. Locked and Loaded 3. Back From The Dead 4. Lost With You 5. ih8yourgutz 6. Sweet Kerosene 7. Every Little Lie 8. Ruin Me 9. Every Universe 10. Interlude 11. Pain 12. Wasted 13. Heart In a Blender 14. Rollercoaster 15. Fuck It 16. Stay This Way Forever 17. Hellraiser 18. Tears in Reverse About The Cab: Formed by lead vocalist Alex DeLeon in 2005 while still in high school, The Cab quickly rose to prominence in the late 2000s with their breakout debut album, Whisper War (2008), which featured production from Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy and contributions from Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco and reached #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart. Whisper War is highlighted by the singles Bounce, I'll Run and One of THOSE Nights. Named by Alternative Press as a "Band You Need To Know," The Cab made a bold creative leap in 2011 with their sophomore album, Symphony Soldier, an independently released, self-funded album that elevated their sound to cinematic levels. With songs like Angel With a Shotgun, Endlessly and Bad, the record – which debuted in the Top 100 on the Billboard 200 – showcased The Cab's ambition and artistic independence, solidifying their place among the most emotionally resonant bands of their era. Angel With a Shotgun has since established itself as a fan favorite, amassing over 260 million streams (their most streamed song) and attracting a new generation of listeners with a recent resurgence on short-form platforms, reaching over 400 million views across 300K TikTok creates to date. More than a decade after its release, the song's continued relevance reinforces The Cab's reputation in the pop-punk community and beyond. And following the band's long-awaited return in 2025, The Cab's catalog continues to grow, amassing more than 700 million streams total worldwide and emphasising their enduring global reach. FOLLOW THE CAB: www.thecabband.com Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | X/Twitter | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

Photo Credit: Daniel Broadley Gabriella Cilmi was just 16-years-old when she landed a global smash with her breakthrough single 'Sweet About Me'. But just five years later, she retreated from the spotlight, tired from the pressures of the industry and trying to please everyone involved. Now armed with the confidence to know who she truly is as an artist, Gabriella Cilmi is set to make a long-awaited return, starting with the release of her new single 'Pure Love'. 'Pure Love' affirms that Gabriella still possesses a touch of that youthful flair that made her so engaging the first time around, but now it's seasoned with a self-empowered attitude and the character that comes with life experience. Finding her own voice, the song sees Gabriellaput a modernist spin on her storied influences: the sumptuous soul and classic R&B of Aretha Franklin and the Chess Records label together with the searing blues and emotional turbulence of Janis Joplin. Gabriella says, "'Pure Love' is a homecoming record for me, it's about coming home to yourself. To me this song really feels like a mantra of surrender and I wrote it as a reminder to get out of my head and back into the moment. I hope it can help others do the same." 'Pure Love' was written by Gabriella and was produced by Peter Miles (Orla Gartland, dodie), who recorded live-to-tape at his Middle Farm Studios in Devon during a harvest moon. Raw, unfiltered and deliberately free of perfectionism, 'Pure Love' signals a grounded and self-directed return to the artist Gabriella was always meant to be. The final touch came with mixing courtesy of Vince Chiarito (Kali Uchis, Jalen Ngonda). Originally from Melbourne, Gabriella Cilmi signed her first record deal when she was 13-years-old. She was soon travelling to North America and the UK for showcases with labels, starting working with pop producer extraordinaire Brian Higgins, and spent three years writing her debut album during downtime from school. 'Sweet About Me' then started a rollercoaster ride, flying up charts across the world including a seven week Top 10 run in the UK, where it was certified Gold. Her debut album, 'Lessons To Be Learned', made a similar impact and unforgettable moments were constant. She particularly remembers seeing Ronnie Wood tapping his foot as she performed on 'Later... with Jools Holland', playing Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, and meeting Robert Plant. And back home in Australia, she won six ARIA Awards. Her second record, 'Ten', was home to another Top 10single with 'On A Mission' before her third set 'The Sting' was her first independent release. She returned in 2019 with 'The Water' EP as well as a folky take on IDLES' 'Danny Nedelko'. The idea of starting a new chapter started when she revisited a video of her full-throttle performance of 'Jumping Jack Flash' from her childhood. Her partner suggested that she needed to reconnect with who she was back then, so that's what she did - resulting in new songs, the first of which is now here with 'Pure Love'. Gabriella Cilmi has returned to live shows in recent years, playing an intimate show at KOKO's intimate jazz-and-blues venue Ellen'searlier this week, plus War Child show alongside Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins in February.. There will be a big summer of festivals and shows to be announced - stay tuned for more. Follow Gabriella Cilmi: Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram

Rising Brighton-based duo, WREX release final track before their long-awaited EP drops next month! 111 is out today, and is a blistering track that lasts for the duration of... you guessed it; just 1 minute and 11 seconds long!. The band explain, "111 was written in and for the chaos of the live room. We wrote it during that burnt-out stretch after touring, and since then it's become a real turning point in the set - the moment where everything suddenly locks in together. It feels like an anthem for our neurodiverse friends: a purge of energy, a release, and a reflection of that ADHD itch you just can't scratch - that restless pressure, that impulse to self-destruct when you've been holding everything together for too long." The band are gearing up to the release of their EP! SADWORLD will be released on 20th May, and spans 5 rip-roaring tracks exploring some pretty dark themes. These include uncertainty, anxiety and self-doubt, but glimmers of hopefulness and optimism are threaded throughout. Pre-save SADWORLD here. Last month, WREX released their single, Paranoia, alongside the official music video, which can be seen here. The band handed the creative reins over for the first time for the making of this video, and let award-winning director/DP Dogbrain (Wargasm, South Arcade) step in. Paranoia will join the previously released explosive, Consume on the EP. WREX hit the ground running in 2026 and have played a whole host of live shows and festivals already. They have just been added to the Bloodstock Festival lineup, for this August. Showing no signs of slowing down, the two-piece have a further slew of headline gigs and support slots confirmed for the rest of the year, as well as more festival appearances. Find all information and tickets here, and full dates further below. The alt/rockers have been busy cutting their teeth on the live circuit since their inception, and spent 2025 headlining venues up and down the UK, as well as supporting the likes of The Hunna and Hacktivist, and playing festivals such as The Great Escape in their hometown of Brighton. WREX are comprised of friends Mae Seaton (vocals) and George Donoghue (co-vocals and guitar), who formed in 2020 in Brighton after a chance encounter years after meeting on a night out. Their debut EP, This Hell Goes A Long Way Down, arrived in 2024 and spans themes such as isolation and disconnection brought on by panic attacks, the suffocating nature of social media, and deep-rooted childhood trauma. WREX make alternative rock music, which blends elements of punk and nu-metal. When it comes to experimenting, there are no rules, and their shared passion to create helps them push the boundaries and make the music they've always wanted to share with the world. Catch WREX live: 2.5 - The Fighting Cocks, Kingston - Supporting Nuns Of The Tundra 3.5 - Rebellion - Manchester 8.5 - VII Volcano Fest - Tenerife23.5 - Cursus Festival - Dorset 15.6 - The Hope & Ruin - Brighton 27.6 - The Pig - Hastings 24.7 - Hammerdown Festival - Worthing 31.7 - The Frog & Fiddle - Cheltenham 1.8 - Bay Days Festival - Chelmsford 7.8 - Club 85 - Hitchin 8.8 - Rebellion Festival - Blackpool 9.8 - Bloodstock Festival - Derbyshire 12.9 - Lumiere Cinema - Romford (Short film and Q&A, no live show) 10.10 - Brickmakers, Norwich 23.10 - Female Fronted Is Not A Genre Festival - Berlin24.10 - Female Fronted Is Not A Genre Festival - Hannover Follow WREX: Instagram Spotify

Watch the video Here from 5PM BST [Friday Apr 24, 2026] Cult starlet and acclaimed songwriter Luvcat returns with a new single, ‘Vampire At The Beach’, heralding the forthcoming EP of murder ballads, Lovebites, out via AWAL on May 22.  The track is paired with a breathtaking video starring Luvcat opposite a dark, brooding figure. It features bathtub electrocutions and knife-throwing sequences, unfolding through imaginative, surreal visuals inspired by a gothic, vaudevillian style colliding with the modern world. Perhaps the first time a vampire sports peroxide-blonde hair and a cape with three Adidas stripes, while pebbled beach scenes evoke Tim Burton’s Sweeney Todd. The EP picks up where her debut album, Vicious Delicious, left off, taking a darker turn and delivering deeper stories for fans to sink their teeth into. The debut has already amassed 120 million streams.  ‘Vampire At The Beach’ offers a glimpse into her upcoming body of work, with each track exploring the dark intersection of death and desire through Luvcat’s signature macabre storytelling. She sings,  “Had dreams of Anacapri  When I fell asleep with a film on TV.  Fellini's golden bodies  Lapped by the sea like melted ice cream.”  Speaking about the song’s inspiration, Luvcat said: “I once had this ghostly looking lover who had this unsettling hold over me. I was almost waiting for him to bite my neck. He truly had me clamped between his teeth. We were watching a Fellini film and seeing all these golden bodies dripping with sweat on the silky rocks of an Italian beach. I was just thinking, I can’t imagine being on a summer holiday with you. You’re a vampire.”  The EP news follows the huge success of ‘He’s My Man’, which has reached 60 million streams. Its anniversary version, featuring legendary punk-poet Dr John Cooper Clarke, will appear on Lovebites. The release will also include the previously unheard, ‘Electric Chair’, featuring vocals by British indie legend and Libertine, Pete Doherty. Earlier this year, Luvcat supported Doherty across Europe, where the collaboration was born organically; Doherty would stroll onto the stage each night to add his own lyric to the song’s closing section.  Since her explosive debut single ‘Matador’, the Liverpool-born artist has seduced a fast-growing global fanbase with her blend of noir glamour, heart-on-sleeve vulnerability, and razor-sharp wit. 2025 saw the release of her first album, capturing a formative and fevered chapter in Luvcat’s life; from a romance with a circus ringleader to nights in Parisian bars along the Seine and impromptu sets at Brixton Windmill. The album flew to number 4 in the Official Independent Albums Chart.  Her rise has been matched by relentless momentum onstage, with over 101 live performances across more than 25 countries in 2025, including 31 festivals, and standout appearances at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Radio 1’s Big Weekend, and Rock en Seine, where she opened the main stage for Chappell Roan. Last year also included sold-out headline tours across the UK, US, Europe (and even Istanbul) where tickets vanished within minutes and crowds arrived in her signature leopard print, fishnets, and red lipstick, already singing along to unreleased songs learnt off-by-heart from bootlegged YouTube live sets. Her CV includes support slots with The Libertines and The Last Dinner Party, and she is set to open for Scottish rock legends The Waterboys. Luvcat was named among the most tipped artists for 2025 by Rolling Stone UK, Clash, Notion, Billboard UK, The Independent, and more.  Lovebites is a continuation of her distinctive storytelling. The EP features ‘Silent Killer’, inspired by a flat in Camberwell where Luvcat lived and indulged with fellow musicians; unbeknownst to them, a carbon monoxide leak almost claimed their lives.  Luvcat said, “It nearly killed me and two of my bandmates. We’d had a bit of a wild night. Instead of staying up into the early hours like always, everyone had gone to sleep in a sort of delirious stupor. We had to drag each other out, already half-conscious thanks to the leaking boiler.  She added, “There was also black mould which was slowly secretly poisoning us all. The flat was magical at first but then I think it wanted us out. We were losing our minds a little. I was thinking about how the monoxide and mould could send you so mad that you do something really really bad.”  Pre-save Lovebites, the EP of vampiric lovesongs and murderous ballads HERE.  Follow Luvcat  Instagram | Tiktok | YouTube | Spotify | Facebook

Tickets on sale Friday 24 April, 10am,  visit BST-hydepark.com/open-house  WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL, LONDON: American Express presents BST Hyde Park Open House is delighted to invite runners of all levels to join Sir Mo Farah CBE for a unique 3km running experience alongside the multiple Olympic, World and European Champion on Tuesday 30 June. Run with Mo! forms part of the BST Hyde Park’s Open House midweek series of events. True to the accessible ethos of Open House, ticket prices will be starting from £29.50 on first release, with viewing platform and ground level view platform options available. Visit bst-hydepark.com/open-house for further information. The full BST Hyde Park Open House programme is to be announced.  Run With Mo! will involve an enjoyable 3km distance run, starting and ending at the BST Hyde Park’s Great Oak Stage. Mo and Adam Clarke (URUNN) will lead a group warm-up session onstage, then join the runners as they route through London’s idyllic Hyde Park on a summer evening, and all participants who complete the run will be given a commemorative Run With Mo! souvenir medal to celebrate the achievement. The event will also feature DJs, a live Q&A session with Mo hosted by Nihal Arthanayake on the iconic BST Hyde Park’s famous Great Oak Stage, discussing his achievements from his humble beginnings in Somaliland, sharing a story of resilience, drive and passion.  Sir Mo Farah: “This June we’re excited to bring everyone together at the BST Open House Festival in Hyde Park for an enjoyable 3km conversational run, with the support of URUNN. It’s a great place to run, always an amazing atmosphere, and we’re looking forward to seeing runners of all abilities get involved.”  BST Hyde Park Open House will be running for two weeks, from Monday 29th June to Thursday 2nd July and from Monday 6th July to Thursday 9th July, including a range of free events. Further details of the BST Hyde Park Open House programme are yet to be announced.  BST Hyde Park Open House is a recurring staple of American Express presents BST Hyde Park. Last year, we saw an incredible turnout for PDC Presents The Hyde Park Darts Championship, which featured Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, Nathan Aspinall and Fallon Sherrock, as well as celeb players Olly Murs, Roman Kemp, Dion Dublin and Joe Swash. All Things Orchestral also returned to Hyde Park for a third year as part of the Open House programme, hosted by Myleene Klass, the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Ben Palmer. The sun-soaked celebration of Cinematic Classics and orchestral favourites, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones and a special segment to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.  Last year was particularly exciting as the event was linked with Marvel Studios to present the exclusive world premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps orchestral suite written by Academy Award®-winning composer and director Michael Giacchino as part of the launch of the new film. Previous BST Hyde Park Open House community-focused events have also included a major HIIT workout event hosted by Joe Wicks and featured a world record attempt for the largest HIIT class in collaboration with Lululemon in June 2022, with proceeds donated to the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).  The 2026 BST Hyde Park concert series will be headlined by Garth Brooks (27 June), Maroon 5 (3 July), Mumford & Sons (4 July), Duran Duran (5 July), Pitbull (10 July) and Lewis Capaldi (11 July and 12 July).  www.bst-hydepark.com | @bsthydepark  Tickets:  7+ ages welcome with a guardian (adult + child pair of tickets available  Accessible tickets available