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This year’s summer season at The Piece Hall launched in spectacular style with two unforgettable performances from James, returning to the iconic courtyard after their acclaimed 2023 shows. Indie rock...

After more than a decade away, Scissor Sisters returned sounding as sharp and fearless as ever. From heartfelt moments to full-blown chaos, they reminded everyone why they were so missed

James returned to the stage last night in Middlesbrough for their first show since headlining Festival Authentica...

With ‘A Complicated Woman’, Self Esteem proves once again that nobody else is doing what she’s doing right now - and perhaps nobody ever has.

Frank Turner solidified his status as a touring powerhouse earlier this year, celebrating his 3000th show. Now already setting his sights on the next milestone, the singer-songwriter has embarked on a...

Self Esteem, the acclaimed project of Rebecca Lucy Taylor, has unveiled her powerful new single, ‘If Not Now, It’s Soon’. The third track to be released from her highly anticipated third album, A Comp...

‘KOKO’ is a testament to how much The Lottery Winners still have to offer, but more than that, it’s a celebration of four friends who are clearly having the time of their lives making music together.

The Slow Readers Club haven't just raised the bar with their seventh studio album - they've set it higher than ever.

Formed in 2003 and with five albums to their name, The Wombats have firmly established themselves as one of the most...

In August, the Manic Street Preachers made a triumphant return with their electrifying single, ‘Decline & Fall’ - their first new release since the 2021

Sea Fever continue to impress with each new release, and ‘Loose Cut’ has only amplified our excitement for what’s to come next.

Curated by Amazon Music, City Sessions is a captivating series that unites some of the world’s biggest musical acts...

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I’m a big fan of end-of-year lists - honestly, I’d happily make one for just about anything if someone asked.

With so many outstanding music books released recently, the God Is in the TV team have come together to curate a list of our favourite reads from the year.

Last weekend, the city of Braga in Portugal played host to the exhilarating Festival Authentica. Held at the Altice Forum Braga, the event transformed the

We were thrilled to attend Kate Nash’s performance in Manchester at the newly restored New Century Hall.

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