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BOB MOULD And SUGAR – New Single And World Tour

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22 Janaury 2026


Photo by Beau Sorenson

Last year Bob Mould revitalized his old band SUGAR (1992-1995) after
almost 30 years, with a new track named House Of Dead Memories
and played a couple of low-key gigs.

Mould: “Sugar was dormant for decades and sounds and styles are always changing.
Nothing is certain and we had no idea there would be such a positive reaction to the
first song. We were heartened to see the excitement for the NYC and London shows.

It’s been wonderful to hear people talking so fondly about how much the band meant to them — the strength of the songs, the energy of the shows (and the decibel levels of them!). It was a super special time for all of us. Now that we’re back in business, we’re laser-focused on getting in shape for an exciting year of loud rock shows around the world!”

And we get more now.
New single and world tour.

The new cut LONG LIVE LOVE is a rough guitar-manic rocker. Sugar is definitely back!

“I wrote ‘Long Live Love’ in 2007 while living in Washington DC. It was the George W. Bush era,
I was deep in my DJ world with Blowoff, yet still writing pop songs on guitars. Garbage 2.0 is one of my desert island albums, so it’s not surprising that ‘Long Live Love’ reminds me of a long lost Garbage song!”

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VILLANELLE – Gene Gallagher’s Band Drop 2nd Single ‘MEANSLY MEANS’ Inspired By SMASHING PUMPKINS

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18 November 2025


Credit: Seb Barros

Band: VILLANELLE
Who: Fresh Brit-rock trio led
by Liam Gallagher‘s son Gene.

New single: MEASLY MEANS
Their 2nd score from their
upcoming EP. Details TBA.

Gallagher: “Measly Means’ we laboured over for ages. At first it sounded
too light and lovey, but when Ben added the bends and sustains that made
it feel like Smashing Pumpkins I was like, that’s it. Like ‘Hinge’ I wrote the lyrics
when I was about fourteen. It’s about being hungover. It’s a bit of a theme.”

It’s an okay rocker. Nothing more, nothing less.
Lots of work to do to be a rock ‘n roll star tonight.

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PETER DOHERTY Returns With BABYSHAMBLES – Enjoy Their Reggae Vibed Tune ‘DANDY HOOLIGAN’

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6 November 2025

Since, the now 45-year-old British singer-songwriter, PETER DOHERTY ended his
devastating drugs habits a few years ago and moved to France with his family, he
never has been so productive.

Last year he reunited with The Libertines for their triumphant
4th LP All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, followed by a tour.

Early this year he released his 5th solo one, called Feel Better Alive.
It’s on TUTV’s best-albums-of-the-year list. Again Doherty went on the
road.

Now he’s back with his other band BABYSHAMBLES.
They had a first successful run between 2003 and 2014.
They came up with 3 fine albums.

Here comes their brand-new track titled DANDY HOOLIGAN.
No additional news of a new full-length, so far.

It’s loosely based on the escapades of the band’s associate Bob Morris, who
has served his time in the anti-nazi ranks for many years. Morris stars in the
official music video, filmed by Roger Sargent in Soho.

Doherty: “It’s a well-turned-out, elegantly crafted; reggae-ska-pop
song with a sweet melody to bowl along to with your sharpened
walking cane.”

Immerse yourself in the reggae vibes, folks.

And touring again.

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FOO FIGHTERS – New Single Out Today And 2026 Tour With QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE

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24 October 2025

As teased yesterday rock heavyweights FOO FIGHTERS have a new single out, named ASKING FOR A FRIEND. Along with it comes the news of a series of stadium concerts
for 2026 along with their mates Queens Of The Stone Age.

Dave Grohl has a lot to say about it all: “Since our return to the stage in San Luis Obispo
five weeks ago, we have been reminded of why we love and are forever devoted to doing this Foo Fighters thing.

From reuniting as a band and staring at a list of 30 years worth of songs to brush off, to reimagining versions with the incredible blessing of the one and only Ilan Rubin behind the drums, to reconnecting with our amazing fans and blasting them with everything we’ve got,
no matter the size of the venue, because we would not be here without them, we have the
most solid core. And the sun is finally rising over the horizon.

What better way to share the view than with close friends?

In 1992 I first saw the legendary Kyuss perform at the Off Ramp in Seattle and met Mr. Josh Homme. The band were friends of a friend, and before long their album Blues For The Red Sun became the soundtrack to that summer. 33 years later and with many miles behind us, I have shared some of my life’s most rewarding musical moments with my dear friend, Josh.

A lifelong bond that goes far beyond the sound we’ve made together. So it is with great happiness that we can share this next chapter together with his almighty Queens Of The
Stone Age.

Let’s rock now. The Foos do what they do for
more than 3 decades now, writing massive
tunes for massive stadiums.

TOUR

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POMONA PARK – Manchester Indies Connect With Vibrant Single ‘LIFELINE’

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21 October 2025

Band: POMONA PARK
Who: Out of the 2021 lockdown, one chilly winter evening by
the Quays of Salford, Pomona Park was born from friendship/work.
The 4 young men found a common calling to express themselves,
after prolonged a period of isolation, with a willingness and a want
to get up and get on with something.

The band get their name from the area called Pomona, a no man’s land of
a space brimming with potential right between Manchester and Salford
(where Joy Division came from).

Track: LIFELINE
Newest single.

Chris Smith (frontman): “It’s about the first time I went to meet my now wife, Lucy.
It explains the anxious excitement of meeting someone properly for the first time. Then
the song explores opening up to someone, and allowing them to see your vulnerabilities,
which is really important when finding a partner.”

TUTV: Expect quintessential indie Britpop. Scintillating guitars, an abundance of energy, impassioned vocals, a sprightly chorus and a story taken directly from life. Both desirous and hesitant.

Love and tension in the air. An recognizable experience
for many of us, which makes Lifeline a connecting reflection.
Vibrant score!

Get on the bus right here.


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MILES KANE Returns With New T.REX Echoing Single ‘WITHOUT YOU’

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27 September 2025

MILES KANE is a traditional rocker/popper
at heart. And he’s very good at it.

The Brit has his 6th full-length, baptized
Sunlight In The Shadows ready for release
on October 17th.

He wrote all songs with blues rock tandem The Black Keys.

With WiITHOUT YOU Kane serves the record’s 4th single.
Marc Bolan‘s T.Rex glam rock grooviness moves all over it.

All 4 singles


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TAME IMPALA’s Brainchild KEVIN PARKER Makes You Dance Again With New Single ‘DRACULA’

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27 September 2025


New album artwork

Aussie band TAME IMPALA‘s brainchild Kevin Parker will launch
their 5th album, named Deadbeat that will land on October 17th.

The man gave us 2 tasters so far, and here’s number 3.

DRACULA is unmistakable TI. Disco beats, throbbing
dance ambience, breezy melody and helium vocals.

Gold dust for all Tame Impala fans (not me).

“The morning light is turning blue, the feeling is bizarre/ The night is almost over,
I still don’t know where you are/The shadows, yeah, they keep me pretty like a movie
star/ Daylight makes me feel like Dracula,”

All 3 singles

Tour 2026

SOULWAX Offer 2 More Tasters From Their Upcoming Album – Hear ‘GIMME A REASON’ And ‘MEANWHILE ON THE CONTINENT’ Here

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23 September 2025


Credit: Nadine Fraczkowski

SOULWAX, the Belgian brothers David and Stephen Dewaele‘s band for 30 years now,
is only one of the siblings’ diverse projects. They DJed the world around as 2manydjs,
had their own Radio Soulwax, and produced/remixed countless other artists.

As announced before their 6th Soulwax LP, titled
All Systems Are Lying will land on our speakers
on October 17th.


The accompanying artwork for the two new tracks.

So far we have already got 4 dazzling
tasters. And now the bros add 2 more.

GIMME A REASON
Breezy, bouncy and trippy.


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MEANWHILE ON THE CONTINENT
Motorik, rotating and jittery.


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All 6 tracks


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Tour Dates

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SNÕÕPER – Supersonic Nashville Punks Launch New Missile ‘POM POM’

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23 September 2025

Nashville‘s kamikaze pop punk combo SNÕÕPER shook the world 2 years ago, with their rapid-fire debut LP Super Sn​õ​õ​per. 14 songs in 22 minutes, like in the good old Ramones days.

Last June, they dropped a 4-track EP, titled Unknown Caller.

Shortly after, they told us that their sophomore album, called
Worldwide will see the day of light on October 3rd via Jack White’s
Third Man Records.


Photo by Turn Up The Volume – Brussels, May 18, 2025

So far we got two blitzkrieg bullets and here’s number three with POM POM.
As usual, Sn​õ​õ​per storm out of the gates, led by poppy voice Blair Tramel, straight
to the finish in 128 riff seconds.

WATCH

All 3 singles


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IT’S KARMA IT’S COOL – British Psych Rockers Drop ‘GOLIATH’ Another Piece Of Their Upcoming Album

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16 September 2025

Band: IT’S KARMA IT’S COOL
Who: Psych pop rock
outfit from Lincoln, UK led by Jim Styring.

Track: GOLIATH

Third single, following 21st Century Meds and Crashability from
their upcoming 3rd album, titled ‘One Million Suburban Sunsets‘.

Jim Styring (bandleader): “Goliath” is about finding and believing in yourself,
in a world of constant doubt and struggle. It’s about digging deep for the courage
to move forward, staying focused, and overcoming whatever mental or physical
giant is holding you back.”

TUTV: Stripped to the bone, Goliath would resonate like a bewitching lullaby.
Melancholic and enticing. But even revved up with galvanizing guitars Styring‘s
uplifting sentiments and roborant emotions are the song’s heart and soul.
Stirring. David wins again.

WATCH

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