The Streets and Arlo Parks to play Glastonbury’s Pilton Party 2023


The Streets and Arlo Parks have been announced for this year’s Glastonbury Pilton Party.

Both acts will perform at the Worthy Farm bash on September 1. Tickets can be purchased from the old Festival Office in Northload Street, Glastonbury from today (August 5) until 4pm BST.

The cost for adults will be £40 and £15 for children.

On the day, the gates will open at 5pm BST, with the live music set to finish around 11pm. This will be followed by a DJ set from Patmandu which will run until midnight. For more information head here.

Last time the event was held in 2022, Elbow and Easy Life performed in the first bash since 2019.

The first Pilton Party took place in 1984 and has seen a host of big names headline it, including Liam Gallagher in 2018.

Favourites to headline next year’s event is Dua Lipa with odds of 3/1 closely followed by The 1975 and Beyoncé with odds of 6/1.

Harry Styles is also in the running at 5/1 while other artists rumoured to headline include Madonna, Rihanna, Sam Fender, Oasis and Spice Girls.

Meanwhile, The Streets recently announced details of a new album and feature film, both titled ‘The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light’ along with a series of UK dates in October which you can purchase tickets for here.

Elsewhere, Arlo Parks is set to release her debut poetry book, The Magic Border: Poetry and Fragments From My Soft Machine on September 12. That same month, she will also tour the UK and tickets can be purchased here.





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Sable Valley Continues Tradition With 4th Installment of Innovative Summer Compilation Series

The soundtrack for a trapped-out summer has arrived, thanks to Sable Valley.

The sun’s out and the RL Grime-helmed label imprint is throwing a slate of formidable producers the keys. The new Sable Valley Summer compilation is becoming tradition, and now in its fourth year, there’s more than ever to explore.

The effort surges to life with the breaks-inspired “BSLIR” from Bristol-based duo Disaffected. The high-energy offering continues with frequent doses of innovative sound design, like in G-Buck’s “Out Of Order,” which boasts an unusual dance cadence driven by hushed vocal chop patterns.

The EP continues to floor the gas with CAB and Virus Mafia’s menacing “KILLERSOUND” and more, but it also seeks to cover even more ground outside the trap wheelhouse. The record’s closer stands as one such example, with Keenan Mathias’ “Give Me More” leaving us on a sentimental note with a tremolo house-style framework.

Unpack the full 15-track compilation below.



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Watch Sabrina Carpenter cover ABBA at Lollapalooza


Sabrina Carpenter has treated the crowd at this year’s Lollapalooza to a cover of ABBA‘s ‘Lay All Your Love On Me’.

Towards the middle of her set Friday (August 4), the pop singer paused for a quick chat with the crowd before starting her next song. She explained how her two cats are named Benny and Björn, after two members of one of her favourite music groups, ABBA.

She then jumped into the group’s 1980’s hit ‘Lay All Your Love On Me’. This is not the first time the singer has included a cover of a famous song in her setlist. Carpenter has previously sung Shania Twain’s ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’, Gwen Stefani’s ‘The Sweet Escape’, Britney Spears‘ ‘Baby One More Time’ and more.

The singer spoke to NME last year about another one of her favourite pop stars. She shared her early love for Christina Aguilera. Ca“When I was 6 or 7, I saw a video of her singing ‘A Sunday Kind Of Love’,” Carpenter explained about the origin of her admiration for the singer.

“[Aguilera] was maybe 10 in the video, and I was just mesmerised by her confidence and the power in her voice. Ever since then, I’ve been a Stan – from day one!”

Carpenter will be joining Taylor Swift on her ‘Eras’ tour later this month. The singer will serve as opening support for the pop icon beginning on August 24 in Mexico. From there, she will open for dates in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Australia and Singapore. Carpenter’s first stop on the tour will take place August 24 in Mexico.

Earlier this year, the pop singer released her deluxe edition of 2022’s Emails I Can’t Send’ titled ‘Emails I Can’t Send Fwd’. “For those of you that found a little piece of yourselves in this album, think of these few new songs as my sincerest thank you to you,” she shared on Instagram.

Check back at NME all weekend for more reviews, news, interviews, photos and more from Lollapalooza 2023.





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Magnus Finds The Elusive Silver Lining In Melancholic Single, "Good Enough"

Magnus is finding strength through change with his new single, “Good Enough.”

The U.K. producer describes the trials and tribulations shaping the melancholic dance pop original as “bittersweet.” Taking to Instagram, Magnus candidly described the song as a framework for rebuking negativity and unlearning destructive cycles of overthinking while simultaneously learning to remaster one’s outlook.

The introspective lyrics see him diving deep to find the ever-elusive silver lining needed to spark a worthwhile journey to self-healing. Like a diamond under pressure, the track’s production blossoms into a danceable cadence of melodic plucks and churning house drums.

Despite the weighty subject matter of the lyrics, Magnus flexes his penchant for creating tonal contrast on the production side with engaging instrumentals that remain equally memorable. It’s a skill set that’s become something of a signature following on the success of “Lovesick,” among other recent efforts by the rising talent.

Magnus’ “Good Enough” is out now by way of Thrive Music. Take a listen below.

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Foals tease new music at Lollapalooza 2023


Foals have teased new music as well as their plans for their upcoming Reading & Leeds set while at Lollapalooza 2023.

While speaking to NME backstage at this year’s edition of Chicago’s famous music festival, Foals shared that they were working on some new music. Frontman Yannis Philippakis said: “We’ve got a song that is unfinished that we call ‘Tranquillity’, it’s not going to be called that in the future but we were all listening to it and vibing with it the other day.”

He continued: “It was something we were writing and recording around the time of ‘Life Is Yours’ and it didn’t quite fit but it’s really exciting and is kind of the coolest thing we’ve ever written so we might try to finish that at some point.”

The band also shared what they have coming up for their headlining set at Reading & Leeds later this month.

Jimmy Smith, Joe Price, Jack Bevan and Yannis Philippakis of Foals perform during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Credit: Barry Brecheisen/GETTY

“We’re getting chased for the setlist which feels a bit early since it’s a few weeks away,” said Philippakis. Drummer Jack Bevan added: “We’ll be bringing a big production and there will be a few sprinkles on top and Walter [Gervers, bassist] has some big secret stuff planned, he hasn’t even told us yet so we are looking forward to that.”

In other news, Foals are set to play MEO Kalorama 2023 at the end of this month. The Prodigy, Lil Silva, Arcade Fire, Florence + The Machine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Aphex Twin and more are also set to play the festival.

The band recently welcomed back Gervers following his departure from the group in 2017. “Walter is back and better than ever. Rejoining for all the coming shows and into the future. Get ready, the boys are back in business,” shared Philippakis on an Instagram post of his fellow Foals members in the pub with Gervers.

Check back at NME all weekend for more reviews, news, interviews, photos and more from Lollapalooza 2023.





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Noizu to Headline AREA15's Can't-Miss "Galactic Zoo" Event

This September, DJs are boarding Sin City’s intergalactic vessel, AREA15, in a big way.

The cutting-edge immersive playground is inviting Noizu, Flamingosis and more to wrangle in the party animals at Galactic Zoo, an event that boasts the potential to deliver on a boutique festival experience unlike any other. It’s this year’s fifth AREA15 “Massive,” a series of psychedelic events they call “a hybrid between your typical concert and over-the-top festival experiences.”

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With Galactic Zoo, the Las Vegas-based complex is said to be embracing a “multiverse of light, lasers and sound.” On any given day, visitors of AREA15 journey down an unforgettable rabbit hole, teleporting through a series of illusory spaces, some of which defy comprehension.

The unique bombarding of the senses is sure to continue at Galactic Zoo, where attendees can explore wondrous scenes, indulge in cosmic cocktails and food, and catch all the action unfolding on stage. The event will also feature a rare b2b set from house music stars Bleu Clair and San Pacho.

Each ticket to Galactic Zoo ensures entry to AREA15 with access to the day’s full live performances. Attendees are encouraged to sport their best otherworldly attire to meet the moment and summon the “aliens.”

Galactic Zoo lands at AREA15 on September 16th. You can purchase tickets here.

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Watch The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas imitate Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner


Footage has emerged of The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas doing an impersonation of Alex Turner during a recent show in Singapore.

As the band were gearing up to perform their 2005 hit ‘Juicebox’ at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Thursday (August 3), Casablancas thanked the crowd for coming and told them: “Hope you all have a good time” before he then said in a very similar manner to the Arctic Monkeys frontman: “Hope you didn’t have to travel too far.”

“That sounded like very modern Arctic Monkeys,” he added. You can view the clip below.

Turner has been very open and vocal about his love of The Strokes over the years, with the band covering ‘Is This It’ live in 2018 – as well as honouring them on ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ track ‘Star Treatment’ with the lyric: “I just wanted to be one of The Strokes, now look at the mess you’ve made me make.”

At the time, Turner admitted the arrival of The Strokes in 2001 changed his life.

“The arrival of The Strokes changed what music I was listening to, what shoes I was wearing. I grew my hair out and borrowed my mum’s blazer. I was a huge fan,” he added.

“That line [on ‘Star Treatment’] seemed to encapsulate this idea that a period of time went by in a flash. It was something to hold a place, which I’d return to once I knew what this album was going to be about. By the time I came back to change it, it seemed to be exactly where it ought to be.”

Later, Casablancas shared a photo of himself recreating the cover art of the Sheffield band’s 2006 debut album, ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’. “lolll – i always wanted to be in the Arctic Monkeys,” the singer captioned his post.

Meanwhile, Blur‘s Damon Albarn also recently shared his love for Turner, saying he sings “a lot like him” on the band’s new album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’.

Asked what he thinks of the frontman, Albarn responded: “I think he’s great, I sing a lot like him on the new album.

“You know our producer James Ford? He also worked with the Arctic Monkeys, I mentioned that to him. But what could I have against that? I love Alex’s voice. I just prefer to sing in a lower register now.”

The Strokes, whose latest album ‘The New Abnormal’ came out in 2020, are due to headline All Points East 2023 in London on August 25. You can buy any remaining tickets here.





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Hardwell and Space 92 Join Forces for Techno Heavy-Hitter, "The Abyss"

Darkness and depth dance together in Hardwell and Space 92’s new collaboration, “The Abyss.”

Out now on Oliver Heldens’ HILOMATIK, the seven-minute record is the full-blown descent into techno that fans of Hardwell have been waiting for. Sinister and eerie, “The Abyss” plunges us into a black hole with shadowy sound design and thumping, relentless kick drums.

An ominous vocal sample in the break taunts and dares you to adventure further into Hardwell and Space 92’s dark universe. The track then rises once again, culminating in a hair-raising, nasty techno drop.

“It’s no secret I’m a fan of dirty acid sounds, pulsating basslines, and big rave
anthem energy,” Hardwell said in a press release. “I’ve been a fan of Space 92’s music for a while now, and the
prospect of combining the elements of trancey techno and distorted percussion he’s
expertly nailed in his sound made this collaboration an
exciting project.”

“Hardwell is such an industry titan, so this collaboration was definitely something I
was extremely honored and excited to work on!” added Space 92. “I am proud of what we both
achieved, as I think this track reflects both our personalities and signature sounds.”

Hardwell is currently on tour with upcoming festival dates at Mysteryland in the Netherlands and in Tokyo for Ultra Japan. Meanwhile, Space 92 is gearing up for a bevy of festivals in Europe this summer and will return to the U.S. in November for sets in Brooklyn and Austin’s Seismic Dance Event.

Check out “The Abyss” below.

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Meet Me @ The Altar cover ‘Take Me Away’ from ‘Freaky Friday’


Meet Me @ The Altar have covered ‘Take Me Away’ from the soundtrack of Freaky Friday.

The song is set to appear, alongside recent original song ‘Give It Up’, on the deluxe version of their debut album ‘Past // Present // Future’, which will land on September 29 via Fueled By Ramen.

The song is performed in Freaky Friday by the fictional band Pink Slip, which protagonist Anna (Lindsay Lohan) is a part of.

“Aside from it just being an absolutely iconic moment in pop culture, ‘Take Me Away’, Pink Slip, and Freaky Friday as a whole had a lot of influence over us growing up,” the band said in a press release. “It’s everything we love all meshed into one – female representation in punk music, and on screen! Being able to pay homage to such an endless well of inspiration to us was really gratifying. It really takes you back to an era that I think we all miss.”

Check out the video for Meet Me @ The Altar’s version of ‘Take Me Away’ below.

The deluxe version of ‘Past // Present // Future’ also includes two other previously unheard songs, ‘Strangers’ and ‘Changes’.

“We wanted the deluxe release to be a glimpse into another side of us, giving you a sound that’s fresh, new, and different,” the band said when it was announced.

They are also set to play a string of UK headline shows later this year. Originally scheduled for August, they were later moved to October and November so the band could support 5 Seconds Of Summer on their upcoming North American tour.

You can see the full list of dates below and buy your tickets here.

OCTOBER
28 – Leeds, Key Club
30 – Glasgow, King Tut’s
31 – Manchester, Rebellion

NOVEMBER
1 – London, Underworld





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Listen to Skream's Emotive New Single, "Thinking Of You"

The latest installment of Skream’s legacy is just a few months away, but he’s not done giving us a taste of the future. Ahead of the release of his Skreamizm 8 album, he’s released a new single, “Thinking Of You.” 

“Thinking Of You” is a heartfelt moment for Skream that simultaneously showcases his versatility as a producer. The song was inspired by his son and the experiences Skream himself went through in high school. The U.K. electronic music icon delivers his own monologue throughout the track, accompanied by beautiful chords and immaculate breaks. 

“My son was starting high school, the September of the second lockdown and I was thinking about the pressures that kids go under, especially what they went through lockdown and how life had been taken away,” Skream said. “Made me think of the stresses of being a teenager, thinking about my own things that I went through when I was a teenager and all the stresses of social society when your body is completely changing. After a while I started to think this could become a song.”

Skream’s long and storied career has led him to become one of the most influential producers of modern electronic music. While he rose to prominence as a dubstep pioneer, he’s now operating outside those boundaries and producing some of the most inspired music of his career. His forthcoming album, Skreamizm 8, is due out on September 15th.

Listen to “Thinking Of You” below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.

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