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Upcoming Releases: Our Favourite Five New Albums Due Out In November 202130
As the days get progressively colder and shorter November ushers in celebrations of light, gunpowder and treason as well as bringing with it some...
By Andrew Lockwood on 31st October 2021
![Robin And The Goblins talk to us about wonder, terror, tyranny, collaborating on Dungeon-Synth and sitting on Letterman's lap [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/robin-and-the-goblins-abof-1.jpg "Robin And The Goblins talk to us about wonder, terror, tyranny, collaborating on Dungeon-Synth and sitting on Letterman's lap [EXCLUSIVE]")
Robin And The Goblins talk to us about wonder, terror, tyranny, collaborating on Dungeon-Synth and sitting on Letterman's lap [EXCLUSIVE]
Having recently released their latest single, 'Future Angel', Robin And The Goblins creative force Robin Romo is now looking forward to playing their...
By Andrew Lockwood on 10th November 2021
October 2021 Favourites: As Autumn arrived it was most definitely time to 'Prioritise Pleasure' and follow 'The Path Of The Clouds'
If all things were equal then Ed Sheeran may have made the cut for our final five favourite new album releases of October, but they're not, and he...
By Andrew Lockwood on 2nd November 2021
Is ABBA... cool? The group’s most unexpected fans confess their devotion
We didn't expect these rockers to be so into the Swedish pop group.
By Holly Mosley on 28th October 2021
He put the devil in Tenacious D and got his "teeth" in Nine Inch Nails: Eight of Dave Grohl’s greatest collaborations
Is there anyone worth mentioning that Dave hasn't worked with?
By Holly Mosley on 27th October 2021
Halloween Hootenanny: Witchy songs for your spooky playlist
These deliciously witchy tunes are perfect for Halloween.
By Holly Mosley on 26th October 2021
Are these the 10 greatest Halloween anthems of all time?
From Psycho Killer to the Monster Mash, these Halloween songs are classics.
By Holly Mosley on 19th October 2021
Album Of The Week: The 19th Anniversary Of The Eponymous Debut Album By Transplants
After 'Life Won't Wait', and in between 'Rancid 5' and 'Indestructible', Tim Armstrong somehow found time to form his new band - Transplants, and...
By Andrew Lockwood on 22nd October 2021
Go easy on us! The five most tear-jerking Adele songs
Need a cry? Adele’s always got you covered.
By Holly Mosley on 15th October 2021
Album Of The Week: The 31st Anniversary of 'Nowhere' By Ride
Before they split up, reformed, split up and reformed again, Ride were responsible for writing and recording one of the most significant Shoegaze...
By Andrew Lockwood on 15th October 2021
Brown Sugar isn’t the only problematic song in Rolling Stones history
Exposing some of the sickest songs of the iconic rock band's career.
By Holly Mosley on 14th October 2021
Before Billie Eilish: Every James Bond theme ranked from worst to best
Where does Billie place among the Bond theme greats?
By Holly Mosley on 11th October 2021
Album Of The Week: The 41st Anniversary Of 'Remain In Light' By Talking Heads
On the 8th October 1980 Talking Heads released not only one of their most significant albums but also one of the most significant albums of the last...
By Andrew Lockwood on 8th October 2021
Billie Eilish takes on Glastonbury in record-breaking moment
She’s set to become the youngest to ever headline Glastonbury.
By Holly Mosley on 4th October 2021
September 2021 Favourites: A stunning array of more than 60 artists feature in our pick of the Top 5 new releases from September
As the summer ended and Fall arrived, some great new releases dropped in September, including the first new music from ABBA in 40 years!
By Andrew Lockwood on 3rd October 2021
Album Of The Week: The 30th Anniversary of 'Diamonds and Pearls' by Prince and The New Power Generation
On the 1st October 1991 Prince, together with a new backing band - The New Power Generation, released his 13th full length studio album - 'Diamonds...
By Andrew Lockwood on 1st October 2021
Years & Years - Crave Video
Olly Alexander AKA Years & Years pulls us into a sexy fantasy world in the trippy video for his latest single ‘Crave’.
29th September 2021
Upcoming Releases: Check out the top 5 new albums that we can't wait to hear in October
With the ghastly delights of Halloween, and the long awaited thrills and spills of the latest Bond movie to look forward to, as well as International...
By Andrew Lockwood on 30th September 2021
![Darling Darling talks to us about playing Jesus, hooking up with HAIM and being intrinsically genuine [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/darling-darling-abof.jpg "Darling Darling talks to us about playing Jesus, hooking up with HAIM and being intrinsically genuine [EXCLUSIVE]")
Darling Darling talks to us about playing Jesus, hooking up with HAIM and being intrinsically genuine [EXCLUSIVE]
Having just released his new single - 'Cut To The Chaser', Southampton's Matt Bisgrove (aka Darling Darling) is "riding off the crest of the wave".
By Andrew Lockwood on 5th October 2021
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Thirty years ago the landscape of popular music was changed forever when Nirvana released their seminal, era defining second album, 'Nevermind'.
By Andrew Lockwood on 24th September 2021
Live Latest: The Fugees reunite, Girl In Red hits the US and IOW Festival confirmed for 2022
The latest tour and festival announcements for September 24th 2021.
By Holly Mosley on 24th September 2021
Seven musicians you can go as to your next Halloween party
Have a spookily musical Halloween this year.
By Holly Mosley on 22nd September 2021
![Let's Set Sail talk to us about the potential of collaborating with Tiësto and being uncomfortable about selling themselves [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/let-s-set-sail-abof.jpg "Let's Set Sail talk to us about the potential of collaborating with Tiësto and being uncomfortable about selling themselves [EXCLUSIVE]")
Let's Set Sail talk to us about the potential of collaborating with Tiësto and being uncomfortable about selling themselves [EXCLUSIVE]
Having recently released their latest single, 'A Savage Goo', folktronica quartet Let's Set Sail are now preparing for the release of their second...
By Andrew Lockwood on 26th September 2021
![Jonny Wildey talks to us about novelist James Baldwin, animation, collaborating with Vince Staples and skipping gig queues! [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/jonny-wildy-abof.jpg "Jonny Wildey talks to us about novelist James Baldwin, animation, collaborating with Vince Staples and skipping gig queues! [EXCLUSIVE]")
Jonny Wildey talks to us about novelist James Baldwin, animation, collaborating with Vince Staples and skipping gig queues! [EXCLUSIVE]
When Brighton based musician Jonny Wildey is not creating sounds under the nom de plume of Alphabets Heaven he's embracing "a more traditional form...
By Andrew Lockwood on 22nd September 2021
Placebo - Beautiful James Audio
Returning with their first new song in five years, Placebo have just dropped ‘Beautiful James’ as the first taster of their forthcoming album.
17th September 2021
Queen Cult: The queer band you’ll fall in love with by 2022
The Cheshire four-piece unveil a new politically-charged single entitled Show & Tell.
By Holly Mosley on 17th September 2021
Met Gala 2021: The three pop icons who took our breath away
Billie, Lil Nas X and Rihanna stole the show at the fashion event.
By Holly Mosley on 14th September 2021
Lil Nas X and more big winners from the 2021 MTV VMAs
Here's what you missed at this year's Video Music Awards.
By Holly Mosley on 13th September 2021
Iron Maiden: Rock music’s biggest literature geeks?
Eleven Iron Maiden tracks inspired by classic works of literature.
By Holly Mosley on 8th September 2021
Six real songs about pregnancy and parenthood that ring so true
From Halsey to Foo Fighters, these tracks tell a parent’s story with raw honesty.
By Holly Mosley on 3rd September 2021
Spotlight on Nirvana: We need to talk about Spencer Elden
The baby on Nirvana’s Nevermind album is suing for sexual exploitation.
By Holly Mosley on 25th August 2021
Bob Dylan is accused of sexual abuse, but fans say the facts don’t add up
Fans are doing their own investigation into Bob Dylan sex abuse claims.
By Holly Mosley on 17th August 2021
