Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' Makes History with Second UK Christmas #1
The beloved holiday classic 'Last Christmas' achieves an unprecedented feat by topping the UK Christmas charts for two consecutive years. The 40-year-old Wham! hit, written by George Michael, dominated both streaming and physical sales while cementing its place in British Christmas culture.
Artist Kate Nash Launches 'Butts for Tour Buses' OnlyFans Campaign to Fund European Tour
British singer-songwriter Kate Nash takes an unconventional approach to tackle touring costs by selling photos on OnlyFans. Her creative 'Butts for Tour Buses' campaign not only funded her European tour within a week but also sparked important discussions about the financial challenges facing touring musicians.
British Rapper Slowthai Acquitted of Rape Charges After Oxford Trial
Slowthai and co-defendant Alex Blake-Walker were found not guilty of multiple rape charges at Oxford Crown Court following a 2021 incident. The rapper, supported by wife Anne-Marie, maintained all activities were consensual during the 10-hour jury deliberation.
Sleep Token Strikes Gold: 'The Summoning' Achieves Major US Milestone
British rock enigmas Sleep Token celebrate their first gold certification in the US with 'The Summoning' reaching 500,000 units. The masked collective's breakthrough success includes a Billboard Award win and upcoming Download Festival headline slot, marking their evolution from underground sensation to mainstream force.
Noise Rock Titans Whores. and Help Announce European Conquest Tour
Atlanta-based sludge-noise rockers Whores. are teaming up with Portland's hardcore outfit Help for an extensive European and UK tour dubbed 'Whores. World War.' The collaboration, organized through Swamp Booking, promises to deliver an explosive showcase of American underground heavy music across new territories.
Santana Announces Ambitious 'Oneness' World Tour for 2025
Rock legend Carlos Santana is set to embark on a massive global tour in 2025, including anticipated UK shows in Glasgow and London. The extensive Oneness Tour will showcase the band's 50-year catalog while traveling across North America and Europe from April through August.
Turnover Announces 10th Anniversary Tour for Landmark Album 'Peripheral Vision'
Indie rock band Turnover reveals plans for six special shows in 2025 celebrating a decade of their breakthrough album 'Peripheral Vision'. The anniversary tour includes prestigious venues like Red Rocks Amphitheater and London's Roundhouse, with tickets going on sale this December.
British Band Sports Team Faced Armed Robbery at Start of U.S. Tour
British indie rock band Sports Team endured a terrifying armed robbery of their tour van in California, losing personal belongings but keeping their instruments secure. Despite the traumatic experience, the resilient group continued their U.S. tour, maintaining their characteristic humor.
From Unknown to Stardom: The Killers' Legendary Pub Gig in Lincoln
Before stadium tours and chart-topping albums, The Killers played an intimate 200-person show above a British pub in 2003. That foggy November evening in Lincoln would become a pivotal moment, showcasing soon-to-be hits like 'Mr Brightside' just months before their meteoric rise to fame.
The Killers' Historic Pub Gig: From 200 Fans to Global Stardom
Twenty years ago, The Killers played an intimate show above a Lincoln pub that would mark their path to fame. With just 200 people in attendance, the unknown Las Vegas band delivered a powerful performance that left the venue owner certain of their future success.