Tag: The Verve

London band The Rifles will release their third studio album ‘Freedom Run‘ on September 19th, and have announced a UK tour in support of the new record to begin the following month. The album has been recorded at Paul Weller‘s studios with legendary Verve and Clash cohort Chris Potter, and…

Indie five-piece Gomez will embark on a UK & Ireland tour from May, beginning with a warm-up show at Belfast’s Spring and Airbrake venue on the 21st. Related news:…

Last summer Exit Calm released their epic debut ‘Hearts and Minds‘, which has had many tongues wagging as to how big they will be, in fact it’s been a repeated claim recently with the band finding themselves being asked the same questions regarding their sound, the comparisons to one band…

In today’s Soundbites, our weekly look at news, reviews, mp3, tabloid gossip and more, AC/DC ready their latest live album, new Morrissey material is due for release, and there’s a look at Tom Williams & The Boat’s new single. Also, free mp3s from Drugg and The Plea, Lady Gaga finishes…

United Nations Of Sound leader and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft has released details of plans for a one off intimate acoustic show to take place at London’s Union Chapel venue on 7th December 2010. Related news: Richard Ashcroft leads artists confirmed for Beautiful Days 2024…

The Who and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft will head a stellar line up of acts due to play the one-off Killing Cancer charity concert which will be held in London early next year. Related news:…

After undergoing treatment for a brain tumour following his collapse on stage in Philadelphia earlier this month, The Charlatans’ drummer Jon Brookes is aiming to return to the band in time for their tour of Australia, according to frontman Tim Burgess. Related news: Cage The Elephant share brand new …

R.E.M’s 1992 single ‘Everybody Hurts‘, taken from their classic album ‘Automatic For The People‘, is the track most likely to cause a few tears amongst male music lovers, according to a new survey. Related news:…

Former Verve drummer Pete Salisbury is to join The Charlatans as a temporary replacement for Jon Brookes who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, the band’s official website has announced. Related news:…

Today in Soundbites Tom Meighan states the obvious regarding England’s short snooker-playing holiday to South Africa, there’s groundhog day for Richard Ashcroft, Elbow’s Guy Garvey talks about being away from his day job, we also look at Arcade Fire’s return to the UK, and The View discuss having their hands…

As the 2010 World Cup kicks off today, we thought we’d take a look at the murky world of Football Anthems. Occasionally brilliant, often total drivel, they’ve become as synonymous with international tournaments as Brazilian magic and England penalty shoot-out defeats. Here’s some of the best and worst examples. Related…

It has become a well-trodden story over the years, but it would appear that The Verve have declared the band to be at and end for the third time in their long career. The Sunday Mirror newspaper is reporting today that the band have once again decided to call it…