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From tour dates to new venues, new albums to big announcements, we bring you everything you need to know to stay fresh with the latest news in the world of music.
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NewsMassive Attack's 3D unveils climate change film
3D of Massive Attack has unveiled a new short film taking on the role of fossil fuel companies in climate change as world leaders meet to discuss the issue at a UN conference in Paris. Read more »| 04 Dec 2015 -
NewsScott Weiland found dead, aged 48
Former Stone Temple Pilots frontman passed away on tour, according to a statement released on Instagram Read more »| 04 Dec 2015 -
NewsNorthwest Music News – 3 Dec: Kiran Leonard, Howes
A new release bonanza this week, with new records out or on the way from Kiran Leonard, Howes, Locean and more. Read more »| 03 Dec 2015 -
Festivals
Gottwood festival announces 2016 line-up
The initial line-up for next year’s Gottwood festival has been unveiled, with Andrew Weatherall, Daniel Avery and Optimo all on the bill for the festival next June. Read more »| 02 Dec 2015 -
FestivalsLiverpool Sound City announce first bands for 2016
Sleaford Mods and Young Fathers are among the initial clutch of artists to join the bill for next year's Liverpool Sound City festival. Read more »| 26 Nov 2015 -
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Hollie McNish, Eugene Kelly set for Liverpool show
Spoken word star Hollie McNish joins Eugene Kelly of the Vaselines, Pete Wylie and more on a bill mixing live poetry and music at Liverpool's LEAF in January, programmed by Edinburgh collective Neu! Reekie!. Read more »| 26 Nov 2015
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FestivalsField Day announces first bands for 2016
PJ Harvey, the Thurston Moore Band, John Grant and GOAT are among the first names on the bill for the Field Day festival in London's Victoria Park on 11 & 12 June 2016. Read more »| 26 Nov 2015 -
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Seth Troxler buys Dave Haslam's vinyl collection
The 4,500-strong vinyl record collection of former Haçienda resident Dave Haslam has been purchased by fellow DJ Seth Troxler. Haslam will hand over ... Read more »| 24 Nov 2015 -
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Foo Fighters release Saint Cecilia EP for free
Foo Fighters have released Saint Cecilia, a free five-track EP released to coincide with the end of the band's world tour. Read more »| 23 Nov 2015 -
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The Cure announce Manchester & London gigs for 2016
Drawing on their 37 year career to date, The Cure will make a long-awaited return to the UK for a series of shows in winter 2016. Read more »| 23 Nov 2015 -
Music
New Albums This Week (20 Nov) - The Grand Gestures, Bill Wells
The best new music this week, featuring albums from The Grand Gestures, illustrious jazz stalwart Bill Wells, returning French ensemble Steeple Remove, and Swedish psych wizards Sudakistan Read more »| 20 Nov 2015 -
Videos
John Lemke – To Let It Go: Video Premiere
Watch the video for To Let It Go by Glasgow composer, sound artist and electronic producer John Lemke. Read more »| 18 Nov 2015 -
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Explosions In The Sky announce 2016 UK tour
Texas post-rockers Explosions In The Sky have announced a string of UK and Ireland tour dates for April 2016, their first in four years. Read more »| 17 Nov 2015 -
Festivals
C Duncan, WHITE join Eurosonic Noorderslag line-up
The Eurosonic festival in Groningen, Netherlands has added more than 100 new acts from across Europe to its 2016 line-up. Read more »| 17 Nov 2015 -
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John Cummings leaves Mogwai
Guitarist John Cummings has left Mogwai after nearly 20 years with the band. Read more »| 17 Nov 2015