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Rick Witter Wants To Sing For Other Bands

Rick Witter wants to be invited to record with another band following the success of Shed 7's new album.The 'Chasing Rainbows' hitmakers have achieved their first number one with their 30th anniversary LP 'A Matter...

Pete Doherty Listens To Late Friend Amy Winehouse's Music 'Most Days'

Pete Doherty listens to his late friend Amy Winehouse’s music “most days”. The Libertines singer – who has had his own well-documented struggle with drug addiction – finds it hard to talk about the untimely...

I'm A Very Sick Man, Says Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty believes he's a "very sick man".The 44-year-old musician previously entered rehab for a drug addiction, and Pete admits that his general health remains an ongoing concern.During an appearance on 'Louis Theroux Interviews', Pete...

Pete Doherty Smuggled Drugs Into Japan

Pete Doherty smuggled drugs into Japan at the height of his heroin addiction.The 44-year-old musician took heroin for the first time in 2002, and it wasn't long before drugs took "control" of his life.In the...

The Libertines Don't Care If They Are 'Fat' And 'Not Cool'

The Libertines just want to write "beautiful songs" and don't care if they are "fat" and "not cool".Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's band returned last week with the new single 'Run Run Run' and confirmed...

Pete Doherty Sought Revenge On Paparazzi

Pete Doherty used to get his drug dealer to "tie up" paparazzi in an act of revenge.The 'Can't Stand Me Now' singer's addiction struggles regularly overshadowed his music and he admitted he used look for...

Pete Doherty Found 'Feeling Of Belonging' With Other Addicts

Pete Doherty found a "feeling of belonging" in crack dens.The Libertines frontman battled drug addiction for years but has been clean since 2020 and he admitted he was always "fascinated" by the sense of community...

Pete Doherty Recalls Having 'Vocabulary Battles' At 4am

Pete Doherty and Carl Barat used to have drunken "vocabulary battles" at 4am.The 43-year-old singer and Carl, 44, founded The Libertines in 1997, and Pete has recalled the early years of their successful partnership.He shared:...

Carl Barat And Pete Doherty 'Hit It Off In A Bickering Way'

Carl Barat and Pete Doherty "hit it off in a bickering way" when they first met each other.The 44-year-old musician and Pete, 43, met when Carl was studying at Brunel University, and their relationship has...

Wet Leg Were Among The Big Winners At The Aim Independent Music Awards 2022

Wet Leg were crowned Best Independent Breakthrough act at the AIM Independent Music Awards 2022.The 'Chaise Longue' duet - comprising Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers - beat Nova Twins, Knucks, Children of Zeus and Warmduscher...

The Libertines In 'Shock' As Former Drummer Dies

The Libertines are in "shock" after their original drummer, Paul Dufour, died on Tuesday (06.09.22).The late sticksman - who was also known by the nickname “Mr Razzcocks" - has sadly passed away with a cause...

Lethal Bizzle's Aim Awards Honour

Lethal Bizzle is set to be honoured with the Outstanding Contribution gong at next month's AIM Independent Music Awards.The 37-year-old London rap legend - whose real name is Maxwell Owusu Ansah - will take to...

The Libertines To Perform 2 'Last Minute' UK Shows 'Very Soon'

The Libertines are to play "two last-minute shows" in the UK. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' hitmakers - made up of Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell - will hit the road...

The Libertines Open Glastonbury 2022

The Libertines have kicked off Glastonbury 2022 with a performance on The Other Stage.Co-frontman Pete Doherty - who famously "married" supermodel Kate Moss, 48, at a joke wedding at the famous music festival in 2005...

The Libertines Will Play Up The Bracket In Full For One Off London Show

The Libertines will perform 'Up the Bracket' in full for a special 20th anniversary show.The 'Time For Heroes' indie rockers will celebrate 20 years since the release of their debut album at London's Wembley Arena...

The Libertines To Play Up The Bracket In Full At Special One-off London Show

The Libertines will play 'Up The Bracket' in full at a special London arena show this summer.The 'Time For Heroes' indie legends have announced plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut studio album...

Pete Doherty Reveals Whether We Will Get New Libertines Music In 2022

Pete Doherty hopes The Libertines will release new music in 2022.The frontman has revealed he and his bandmates - Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell - decided to "hold off" their first studio effort...

Pete Doherty Shares New Song With FréDéRic Lo Inspired By Getting Clean

Pete Doherty's new single with Frédéric Lo was penned while he was "white-knuckling it with drugs".The Libertines and Babyshambles rocker has shared the new track, 'You Can't Keep It From Me Forever', with the French...

Alan Mcgee: Drugs Got In The Way Of Libertines Being Global Megastars

Alan McGee says the "completely out of control" Libertines could have been global megastars if it wasn't for drugs.The 60-year-old music mogul and Creation Records co-founder is known for managing some of the most notorious...

The Libertines' Gary Powell Recalls Being Naked In Front Of Dave Grohl On A Ferry

The Libertines' drummer Gary Powell has recalled the "awkward" moment he was butt naked in front of Dave Grohl.The 51-year-old sticksman was "escorted backstage" after hitting the booze hard at Isle of Wight festival in...

The Libertines Announce 15-Date Giddy Up A Ding-dong Tour

The Libertines have announced the 'Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’.Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, and co will embark on a 15-date run this November and December across the UK, for what will mark their first shows...

The Libertines Tease Imminent Announcement

The Libertines have teased an announcement.The indie legends took to Twitter to share a clip of old concert footage and revealed news is imminent. Soundtracked to 2003's ‘Don’t Look Back Into The Sun’, they simply...

Album Of The Week: The 15th Anniversary Of The Libertines' Greatest Work

It's been 15 years since the release of one of the most iconic albums of the 2000s: The Libertines' self-titled second album and the record that landed them the number one spot in the UK...

Libertines Release Details Of Their Curated Stage At Wheels & Fins Festival

The Wheels And Fins Festival, taking place between the 7th-9th September at Joss Bay Beach near Broadstairs in Kent, have just announced a rather special set of additions to their already impressive line-up. The Libertines,...

The Libertines Update Fans On Fourth Album

They seem to have been in the headlines more frequently for festivals and curious business adventures like opening hotels these days, but The Libertines’ drummer Gary Powell has offered fans a little update on the...

Noel Gallagher Unimpressed With Arctic Monkeys Album

Noel Gallagher was expecting a ''few choruses'' on the new Arctic Monkeys album 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino'.The 'Holy Mountain' hitmaker has had a chance to check out the Sheffield band's sixth studio album which...

The Libertines To Headline And Curate Wheels & Fins Festival

The Libertines will be making another festival appearance this summer, headlining the Wheels & Fins festival in Kent in September, with the group being invited to curate the entire day’s line-up.Wheels & Fins will run...

The Libertines Reveal Plans For Their Own Hotel

The Libertines have revealed that their plans for a hotel and studio complex in the English seaside town of Margate are well under way, and that they hope to open it to the public later...

By The Sea 2017 - Preview

By The Sea festival returns to Margate at the end of September for its third year. Over the course of three days alongside the heritage rides, candy floss stalls, 2p slots and just a stones...

Pete Doherty Performs At Anti-le Pen Rally In Paris

Pete Doherty has performed at a protest rally in Paris this week, staged to warn about the “threat” posed by far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, ahead of the crucial elections this weekend.The Libertines and...

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