Music news uk
Here are some recent music news from the UK:
Headlines
- The 1975 announce new album and tour: The Manchester-based band has revealed their fifth studio album, "Being Funny in a Foreign Language", will be released on October 14th, accompanied by a UK and European tour.
- Ed Sheeran breaks UK chart record: The singer-songwriter has become the first artist to have 12 number one singles on the UK Official Singles Chart, with his latest hit "Bad Habits" reaching the top spot.
- Adele to release new album: The Grammy-winning singer has announced her fourth studio album, "30", will be released on November 19th, with a UK tour to follow in 2022.
- The Libertines announce reunion tour: The London-based punk-rock band has announced a UK and European tour, marking their first live dates in over two years.
- Dua Lipa to headline Glastonbury Festival: The pop star has been confirmed as one of the headliners for the 2022 Glastonbury Festival, alongside Paul McCartney and Billie Eilish.
New Music Releases
- Arlo Parks - "Black Dog": The London-based singer-songwriter has released her debut album, featuring the singles "Eugene" and "Black Dog".
- Wolf Alice - "Blue Weekend": The indie-rock band has released their third studio album, featuring the singles "Smile" and "How Can I Sometimes".
- KSI - "All Over the Place": The rapper and YouTube personality has released his third studio album, featuring the singles "Holiday" and "Really Love".
- Rag'n'Bone Man - "Life in Fake": The singer-songwriter has released his second studio album, featuring the singles "All You Ever Wanted" and "Run".
- Yard Act - "Dark Days": The Leeds-based indie-rock band has released their debut album, featuring the singles "The Overload" and "Peanut".
Festivals and Concerts
- Glastonbury Festival 2022: The iconic festival has announced its lineup, featuring Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish, and Dua Lipa as headliners.
- Reading and Leeds Festivals 2022: The twin festivals have announced their lineup, featuring headliners such as Arctic Monkeys, Bring Me The Horizon, and Yungblud.
- TRNSMT Festival 2022: The Glasgow-based festival has announced its lineup, featuring headliners such as The Killers, The 1975, and Sam Fender.
- Latitude Festival 2022: The Suffolk-based festival has announced its lineup, featuring headliners such as The Chemical Brothers, The National, and Wolf Alice.
- The O2 Arena: The London-based venue has announced a series of concerts, featuring acts such as Adele, Ed Sheeran, and The Rolling Stones.
Industry News
- UK music industry sees revenue growth: The UK music industry has seen a 10% increase in revenue, with streaming services driving the growth.
- Music streaming services face criticism: The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into music streaming services, citing concerns over their business practices.
- UK music festivals face challenges: The UK's music festival scene is facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many festivals cancelling or postponing their events.
These are just a few of the latest music news from the UK. Stay tuned for more updates!