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Susanne Sundfør announces new album ‘Revelations Of Divine Love’ with ethereal single ‘I It Am’

  • Sundfør announces ‘Revelations Of Divine Love’, released on 2 October.
  • New single ‘I It Am’ introduces the album’s sparse sound.
  • The record adapts writings by Julian of Norwich.

Susanne Sundfør has announced her seventh studio album, ‘Revelations Of Divine Love’, and released its first single, the ethereal ‘I It Am’. Due on 2 October via Bella Union, the record marks a highly stripped-back project centred on love, motherhood and spiritual writing. The album was recorded live…

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“You could very easily die in there.” Slaughter To Prevail, bare-knuckle boxing and brain injuries: Inside the bloodiest, most brutal metal gig ever.

  • Metal and bare-knuckle boxing were combined at Florida’s Blood4Blood event.
  • Alex Terrible lost the closing bout by third-round TKO.
  • Doctors stopped him performing after the fight.

Slaughter To Prevail frontman Alex Terrible staged Blood4Blood in Daytona Beach, Florida: an event combining metal performances with sanctioned bare-knuckle boxing. The format drew a large mixed audience and demonstrated the commercial appeal of pairing two intense, overlapping subcultures, although the article highlights the serious physical risks involved.…

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Rush to turn Toronto homecoming into concert film: “A natural choice”

  • Rush filmed a major Toronto homecoming performance.
  • The concert celebrated the band’s hometown connection.
  • The film captures songs from across Rush’s career.

Rush chose to film its Toronto homecoming show as a concert film, presenting the decision as an obvious fit given the band’s deep connection to the city. The project preserves a landmark performance for fans and highlights the significance of returning to the group’s hometown. The film documents…

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Buried for not being Brueghel: overlooked masterpiece by still-life pioneer discovered in storage area

  • Oslo museum reattributes stored still life to Clara Peeters
  • Evidence includes panel, composition and damaged signature area
  • Work joins major exhibition of female artists

A still-life painting long kept in storage at Norway’s National Museum has been reattributed to the Flemish baroque artist Clara Peeters, an early pioneer of the genre. Previously thought to be by Ambrosius Brueghel and later labelled anonymous, the work’s reassessment restores it to a significant female artist…

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New Found Glory, Cobra Starship & More Announced For First Ever ‘Shattered Shores’ Cruise

  • Emo cruise Shattered Shores launches in September 2027
  • New Found Glory and Cobra Starship lead the line-up
  • The voyage travels from Miami to the Dominican Republic

Shattered Shores Vol.1, a new cruise centred on emo and alternative music, has been announced for September 2027. The event will combine live performances with a holiday itinerary, highlighting the continuing appeal of pop-punk and emo across different generations. The cruise will run from 9 to 13 September…

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fakemink Shares New Single ‘Love Is A Dog From Hell’

  • fakemink releases new single ‘Love Is A Dog From Hell’
  • The track is produced by OK
  • He will play All Points East on 28 August

UK artist fakemink has released a new single, ‘Love Is A Dog From Hell’, extending a prolific period that has included a mixtape, his debut studio album ‘Terrified’ and international festival appearances. The release matters as it continues the momentum around an artist described as both widely discussed…

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Lindsey Buckingham says he and Stevie Nicks “are talking all the time”, hints at 2027 plans

  • Buckingham says he and Stevie Nicks are reconciled and talking regularly.
  • A Fleetwood Mac documentary with Frank Marshall has aided the healing process.
  • Buckingham hints 2027 could bring major reveals, possibly a reunion.

Lindsey Buckingham has revealed that he and former Fleetwood Mac bandmate Stevie Nicks are "talking all the time" again, marking a significant thaw in a relationship that broke down badly in 2018 and led to his removal from the band. The reconciliation follows a gradual healing process, including…

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The 1976 album Bobby Gillespie crowns the greatest in rock history: “That’s why people loved and still love him”

  • Gillespie chose Thin Lizzy’s Jailbreak as rock’s greatest album.
  • He praised its mix of hard rock and ballads.
  • He credited Phil Lynott’s poetic influence.

Bobby Gillespie has named Thin Lizzy’s 1976 album Jailbreak as the greatest album of all time. The Primal Scream frontman praised its blend of hard rock, ballads and stylistic variety, suggesting that its willingness to combine different approaches illustrates why it remains influential. Gillespie highlighted tracks including ‘The…

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Andy Crofts – Melody Boy

  • Clash awards Andy Crofts’ ‘Melody Boy’ 8/10.
  • Review praises its classic songwriting and subtle arrangements.
  • ‘All I Need’ is described as the album’s emotional core.

Clash Magazine gives Andy Crofts’ debut solo album, ‘Melody Boy’, an 8/10 review, praising its assured, melody-led songwriting and refined production. The review argues that Crofts, known for The Moons and Paul Weller’s band, turns long-developed musical experience into an elegant and emotionally nuanced record rather than attempting…

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Babyshambles announce ‘Live At KOKO’ album

  • Babyshambles release ‘Live At KOKO’ on 9 October.
  • It captures their first reunion tour in 11 years.
  • Bonus tracks include Carl Barât and ‘Wolfman’.

Babyshambles will release a live album recorded at London’s KOKO, documenting the final date of their first tour together in 11 years. The release marks a significant return for the band, whose last studio album arrived in 2013, and follows a reunion made possible after Pete Doherty and…

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