Yard Actは、5月7日にトッテナムのUnit 58で行われた親密なサプライズライブで、発売予定のニューアルバム『You’re Gonna Need A Little Music』を全曲演奏した。リーズ出身の彼らは、開場までわずか数時間というタイミングでメーリングリストを通じてファンにこの一度限りのライブ開催を告知していた。
この公演は、グループが初めてスタジオで共にレコーディングを行った本作のライブ初披露となった。フロントマンのJames Smithが「Empty Pledges」や「Redeemer」といった楽曲を紹介し、ライブはアルバムの終盤を飾る「Talky Talky People」と「Over The Barrel」で締めくくられた。その後、バンドは「Dead Horse」や「Dark Days」といった過去の楽曲も披露した。
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Death Cab for Cutie announced their eleventh studio album, I Built You A Tower, set for release on June 5 via ANTI-. The band shared the reflective single Riptides and detailed a 2026 UK and European tour. This marks their return to an independent label after over 20 years on Atlantic.
Yard Act will release its new album You’re Gonna Need a Little Music on July 17 via Republic Records. The Leeds quartet shared the lead single Redeemer on May 7 along with a noirish video.
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Experimental rock band Horse Lords have revealed their upcoming album Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!, due out on June 12 via RVNG Intl. The announcement includes two new singles, “Eureka 378-B” and “Brain of the Firm,” each with videos directed by Scott Kiernan. The band also shared dates for a North American summer tour and European shows.
Manic Street Preachers and Suede have announced a co-headline arena tour across the UK in late 2026. The shows will kick off in Glasgow on October 28 and include stops in major cities like London and Manchester. Tickets go on general sale May 1.
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Hardcore punk band Ceremony has released their debut live album, 'Live At The Hollywood Palladium', via Relapse Records. The recording captures a full performance of their album Rohnert Park from a show on February 24, 2024, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. It includes fan favorites and a cover of a classic track.
Beth Orton has announced details of her ninth studio album, The Ground Above—following March's lead single of the same name—set for release on June 26 via Partisan Records. The self-produced record features collaborations with Nick Hakim, Tom Skinner, Shahzad Ismaily, and others. She has also revealed a headlining tour starting in September across North America and the UK.
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David Byrne delivered a theatrical set filled with Talking Heads classics and tracks from his recent album at Coachella's Outdoor Theatre on April 12. The 73-year-old musician incorporated choreography, dancers, and political imagery during the performance. Fans cheered as he closed with high-energy anthems.