Deftones announce new album ‘private music’ with monstrous single ‘my mind is a mountain’
The five year wait for a new album is over, with new material from the Sacramento band arriving in August
Deftones. CREDIT: Jimmy Fontaine
Deftones have announced ‘private music’ and shared new single ‘my mind is a mountain’.
Fans have waited five years for a new album from the Sacramento band, and Thursday (July 10), the group announced that ‘private music’ is set to arrive on August 22 via Reprise/Warner Records. You can pre-order/pre-save here.
Previewed with lead single ‘my mind is a mountain’, the record comes co-produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters) – who also worked on 2010’s ‘Diamond Eyes’ and 2012’s ‘Koi No Yoka’) and was recorded across Malibu and Joshua Tree in California, as well as Nashville, Tennessee.
The same day the record drops, Deftones will kick off a leg of their North American tour dates in Vancouver, with their upcoming headline tour seeing them joined by Phantogram, IDLES and Barbarians of California on select dates.
The past two years have seen Chino Moreno and co steadily tease that a new record was on the way, marking the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Ohms’.
Check out the full tracklisting below.
In other news, Deftones have just received several new RIAA certifications, recognizing recent sales milestones. White Pony is now RIAA certified 2x-Platinum, Diamond Eyes is RIAA certified Platinum and notable singles “Change(In The House of Flies)” is RIAA Certified 4x-Platinum and “Be Quiet and Drive” is RIAA Certified 2x-Platinum.
Earlier this year, Deftones launched their first North American headline tour since 2022 produced by Live Nation, and it proved to be their most significant and successful yet.
Deftones saw 100% sellout business of an extensive arena run, including legendary venues such as
Madison Square Garden in New York, TD Garden in Boston, and even a two-night stand at Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Of the latter, Los Angeles Times raved, “Deftones have never been bigger, or more definitional for what young people want out of heavy music in all its gradients. A band ahead of their time for 30 years and counting.”
The next round of dates commences on August 22nd at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC and continues in arenas across Canada and the United States, including Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on September 10th and Ball Arena in Denver, CO on September 15th. This second leg comes to a close on September 17th at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO.
Deftones welcome Phantogram and IDLES as direct support on select dates. The Barbarians of California will open for all dates. Remaining tickets are available HERE. private music is here on August 22.
TRACKLISTING
my mind is a mountain locked club ecdysis infinite source
souvenir
cXz
i think about you all the time milk of the madonna cut hands ~metal dream departing the body
2025 TOUR DATES:
Aug 22 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
Aug 24 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
Aug 25 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
Aug 27 – Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre
Aug 29 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
Aug 30 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
Sept 1 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
Sept 3 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Stadium*
Sept 5 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Stadium*
Sept 7 – Quebec City, QC @ Videotron Centre
Sept 8 – Montreal, QC@ Bell Centre
Sept 10 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Arena
Sept 11 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
Sept 13 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
Sept 15 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
Sept 17 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
Sept 19 – Atlanta, GA @ Piedmont Park %
Sept 20 – Louisville, KY @ Highland Festival Grounds at Ky Expo Center # Oct 3 – Sacramento, CA @ Discovery Park !
“a brilliantly tantalising taste of where the group’s future lies” – Rolling Stone UK
“NewDad find a winning immediacy and intimacy amid existential angst” – The Observer
“Been on in my car for a long time” – Robert Smith
Today,Irish alt-rock-trio NewDad announce their long-awaited second album, Altar, set for release on September 19th 2025. Leading the charge is vivacious new single ‘Roobosh’, out now alongside a one-shot video from Peter Eason Daniels and Rory Mullen – the creative duo behind ‘Altar’. WATCH HERE
‘Roobosh’ is NewDad at their most self-assured and unapologetic yet, airing frustrations and embracing rage. Blending angsty gut-punch vocals with a catchy pop-sensibility, frontwoman Julie Dawson adds: “Roobosh is just about being fed up. I wanted to write one song for the album that allowed me to shout, to get out all my frustration. Women get angry and we are expected to contain our rage but on this song I just allowed myself to go there. I wanted a song where I could moan and scream cause we all need to do that every once in a while and honestly it was just a bit of fun, letting myself get angry when I never allow myself to.”
Altar promises to be NewDad’s most ambitious record yet. Written over the past 2 years and born from a period of yearning for their hometown following the band’s move to London, the record explores themes of relationships, homesickness, ambition and sacrifice – and finds the trio grappling with the life they left behind in exchange for the promise of chasing their dreams.
Expansive and evolved in both sound and emotional clarity, the record shatters the boundaries laid by debut Madra and sees the band conveying new feelings, new realisations, and a newfound confidence. Following a huge run of headline shows across China and a run of festivals in Japan and North America, the trio will take the album on the road later this year for a UK/EU tour, full itinerary below and tickets on sale HERE.
NewDad’s unique blend of spellbinding alt-rock has earned them international acclaim since their debut How in 2020. The Galway-born, London-based trio – comprised of Julie Dawson (vocals/guitar), Sean O’Dowd (guitar), and Fiachra Parslow (drums) – are known for their lush, immersive sound, blending shimmering melodies with cathartic guitar-driven intensity, all fused together by Julie Dawson’s emotionally resonant and intimate lyricism. Debut album Madra (2024) saw the trio expand their sonic palette further, touring extensively across the UK, Europe, Asia, and North America, and supporting icons like Pixies, The War on Drugs and Fontaines DC. With second album Altar – a reflection on identity, sacrifice, and the push-pull of comfort and ambition – the band are poised to showcase an even bolder evolution, and reach even greater heights.
NewDad 2025 Tour Dates
15th Jul- China, Shenzhen – B10 Live
16th Jul – China, Guangzhou – MAO Livehouse
18th Jul – China, Chengdu – MAO Livehouse
19th Jul – China, Guiyang – Bubbling & Boiling Music & Arts Festival 20th Jul – China, Beijing – Full of Livehouse
23rd Jul – China, Hangzhou – Liveshop Uni
24th Jul – China, Shanghai – Modernsky Lab
26th Jul – Japan, Tokyo – Fuji Rock
30th Jul – United States, Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
2nd Aug – USA, Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza / Reggie’s Rock Club (w/ Wunderhorse) 6th Aug – USA, Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
8th Aug – USA, San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands
9th Aug – USA, Sacramento, CA – Channel 24 (w/ Mannequin Pussy) 12th Aug – USA, Portland, OR – Polaris Hall
13th Aug – Canada, Vancouver, BC, Biltmore Cabaret
14th Aug: USA Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s
2nd Oct – Norway, Oslo – John Dee
3rd Oct – Sweden, Stockholm – Nalen Klubb
5th Oct – Denmark, Copenhagen – Vega Small Room
6th Oct – Germany, Hamburg – Nochtspeicher
7th Oct – Germany, Berlin – Lido
9th Oct – Italy, Milan – Arci Bellezza
10th Oct – Switzerland, Zurich – Bogen F
11th Oct – France, Paris – La Maroquinerie
13th Oct – Belgium, Brussels – Botanique
14th Oct – Netherlands, Amsterdam – Melkweg Old Hall
15th Oct – France, Lille – L’Aeronef
18th Oct – United Kingdom, Manchester – Academy 2
19th Oct – United Kingdom, Sheffield – The Foundry
20th Oct – United Kingdom, Glasgow – SWG3 TV Studio
22nd Oct – United Kingdom, Bristol – Bristol Electric
23rd Oct – United Kingdom, Cardiff – Tramshed
24th Oct – United Kingdom, Birmingham – XOYO
26th Oct – United Kingdom, Brighton – Chalk
28th Oct – United Kingdom, London – O2 Forum Kentish Town 31st Oct – Ireland, Dublin – 3Olympia
KOJEY RADICAL ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE ALBUM, “DON’T LOOK DOWN” WITH NEW SINGLE, “CONVERSATION”
East London’s own multi-hyphenate artist and rapper Kojey Radical announces his long-awaited sophomore album, “Don’t Look Down”, ushered in by the release of his powerful new single, “Conversation.” Following a three-year hiatus, Kojey made his return this past May with “Rule One” featuring Bawo, reminding fans he is back with purpose. “Conversation” sets the thematic tone for the upcoming album, reflecting on the quiet moments of clarity that come when you step outside the party, only to realise that while you paused, the world kept moving, people changed, life progressed. Laid over a disco-inflected beat, Kojey’s introspective lyricism is elevated by the soulful swell of a gospel choir. He reflects, “Why did my twenties go by so soon? / They said it was good, they lied to you / Heart was heavy, your mind was full.” “Conversation” is like a late-night heart-to-heart, raw, restless, and reaching for something real. It captures that all-too-familiar sense of being overwhelmed by a world that feels increasingly chaotic, where the cost of living keeps rising, stress is constant, and you’re just trying to hold yourself together. When speaking on the single, Kojey states:
“Conversation is a love letter to my younger self and a time capsule for my angst. It’s proof that even when life’s chaotic, you can still build something lasting. I made this album with my people in mind — the ones who’ve grown with me, who’ve held me down through the quiet and the noise. Dont Look Down is a thank you. Not just for listening, but for seeing me before the world caught up.”
With “Don’t Look Down”, Kojey is focused on reconnecting with those who stood by him through “Reason to Smile”. True to that spirit, he launched the album not with a social media announcement, but with a free, intimate party for his core supporters, giving them the first listen in person, saying what could’ve been “just an Instagram post” deserved something real. To accompany the announcement, Kojey also dropped a trailer for an upcoming short film set to be released alongside the album this September. His return has been nothing short of powerful, making waves with a surprise appearance at the Fête de la Musique block party in June, and delivering a standout performance during Ezra Collective’s acclaimed Glastonbury set.
About Kojey Radical
Over the past decade, Kojey Radical has cemented himself as one of the most creative and unique voices in British music. His debut album Reason to Smile (2022) was released to critical acclaim, and saw him emerge as one of the defining voices in UK culture. Landing at No.11 on the UK Album Charts, nominated for the Mercury Prize as well as two MOBO Awards, Best New Artist at 2023 BRIT Awards and Best Contemporary Song at the Ivor Novello Awards, he was soon after tapped by the British Fashion Council to host the 2023 and 2024 editions of The Fashion Awards as his stock in music and wider culture continued to rise. He’s also a bona-fide press world darling having covered the likes of 10Mag and ES Mag and been supported by The Face, i-D, Another Man, The Guardian and British GQ. Not one to shy away from the airwaves, he’s also regularly on rotation across Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, 1Xtra, Capital and KISS FM.
Fresh off the success of her viral freestyle “YITTY ON YO TITTYS” multi-platinum, Grammy and Emmy Award–winning artist Lizzo drops a surprise new rap mixtape, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING, out now via Atlantic Records. The 13-track mixtape continues a fearless new chapter, showcasing her evolution as a songwriter and artist, fusing sharp lyricism, humor, and hard-earned independence into a sound that feels both fresh and unmistakably Lizzo. It’s a vibrant, no-holds-barred reintroduction that sets the tone for summer and solidifies Lizzo’s place in hip-hop. Listen HERE.
The project opens with the song “CRASHOUT,” in Lizzo’s signature tone, with a bold delivery and undeniable confidence. Anchored by the line “They just mad ’cause I got motion like a roller coaster,” the track is a reflection of her ability to shrug off the noise, blending confidence and wit with ease. Fun and unapologetic, it arrives just in time for summer with a chant-like hook “We outside, hoe” that’s already making waves on social media and becoming a standout from the project.
Also featured is “STILL CANT FUH”, a collaboration with Doja Cat that Lizzo recently teased on TikTok. The track pairs sharp, self-assured verses with a driving beat, spotlighting the two artists and their refusal to be defined by expectations. Another standout, “IRL” featuring SZA, delivers a vibey, dance-forward moment that Lizzo first previewed on Instagram last week. The two have effortless chemistry, with Lizzo’s commanding delivery paired with SZA’s signature blend of melodic vocals and rap-inflected verses.
The mixtape also includes the viral “YITTY ON YO TITTYS (FREESTYLE),”. Named after Lizzo’s inclusive shapewear brand, the track is a raw and rhythm-forward reminder of Lizzo’s roots in freestyle and performance.
With MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING, Lizzo leans into her versatility as a writer, rapper, and performer. While she’s best known for her chart-topping pop hits and feel-good anthems, Lizzo’s no stranger to rap, and it has always been part of her sound. This project taps back into those roots, blending hip-hop, R&B, and alternative vibes, all while keeping her signature style and voice at the forefront.
MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING – Tracklist: CRASHOUT
YITTY ON YO TITTYS (FREESTYLE)
JUST 4 FUN
GOTCHO BITCH
STILL CANT FUH (FEAT. DOJA CAT)
NEW MISTAKES
BEND IT OVA
LEFTRIGHT
DROPPIN ON IT
SUMMA SHIT
IRL (FEAT. SZA)
CUT EM OFF
DITTO
WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO DIRECTED BY CHRIS VILLA HERE
CO-PRODUCED BY GRAMMY® WINNERS BLAKE SLATKIN AND JOHN MAYER
“DRIVE” FEATURES SHEERAN JOINED BY MAYER ON GUITAR AND DAVE GROHL ON DRUMS
SUPERCHARGED COMPANION ALBUM TO APPLE ORIGINAL FILMS’ HIGH-OCTANE,
ACTION-PACKED FILM F1® THE MOVIE FEATURES 17 MASSIVE NEW TRACKS
FROM EXHILARATING LINEUP OF SUPERSTARS, INCLUDING DON TOLIVER, DOJA CAT, ROSÉ, DOM DOLLA, CHRIS STAPLETON, MYKE TOWERS, TATE MCRAE, TIËSTO, SEXYY RED, RODDY RICCH, RAYE, BURNA BOY, MADISON BEER, PEGGY GOU, AND MORE
ALL-NEW SOUNDTRACK CURATED BY THE PRODUCERS OF THE
OSCAR®, GRAMMY® AND GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARD-WINNING BARBIE THE ALBUM
F1® THE MOVIE ONLY IN THEATERS AND IMAX® + F1® THE ALBUM
EVERYWHERE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 27
CREDIT: MARK SURRIDGE)
“One of the most high-profile soundtracks of 2025” – BILLBOARD
“In F1’s soundtrack, Atlantic Records promises a high-rpm joyride for the ages, and they have yet to build a car that can get us to premiere day fast enough” – ROLLING STONE
Atlantic Records’ upcoming F1®THE ALBUM, the supercharged and star-studded musical companion to Apple Original Films’ high-octane, action-packed film F1® THE MOVIE, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), is speeding towards the finish line with today’s premiere of “Drive” by 4x GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA Diamond-certified global superstar Ed Sheeran, available everywhere now HERE. F1® THE ALBUM is available now for pre-order HERE and arrives in stores and at all online retailers on Friday, June 27th in conjunction with the theatrical release of the feature film, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Blake Slatkin (Lil Nas X, Lizzo) and 7x GRAMMY® Award-winner John Mayer, “Drive” sees Sheeran backed by an all-star combo that includes Mayer on guitar alongside Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl on drums, legendary bassist Pino Paladino (Eric Clapton, The Who), and keyboardist Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters, The Wallflowers), with additional keyboards and drum programming by Slatkin. The dynamic new track is joined by an official music video, directed by filmmaker Chris Villa (Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, A$AP Rocky, Young Thug), premiering today on YouTube HERE.
From the label that brought you the award-winning, blockbuster soundtracks Barbie The Album, Twisters: The Album, The Greatest Showman, Suicide Squad and more, F1® THE ALBUM will feature massive new tracks from an unprecedented lineup of superstar artists, including Ed Sheeran, RAYE, Burna Boy, Madison Beer, Peggy Gou and more. See below for the full tracklisting.
F1® THE ALBUM was produced and overseen by multi-GRAMMY® Award Winner, 7x GRAMMY® Award nominee, and Atlantic Records West Coast President, Kevin Weaver (Soundtrack Album Producer of Barbie The Album, Twisters: The Album, The Greatest Showman, Suicide Squad, Daisy Jones & The Six, Birds Of Prey) along with Atlantic Records’ EVP and Co-Head of Pop/Rock A&R, Brandon Davis and Atlantic Records’ SVP A&R/Marketing, Joseph Khoury. Named by Rolling Stone as a “soundtrack guru,” Weaver has produced numerous multi-platinum soundtrack projects that have amassed tens of millions of albums sold worldwide. Additional key players involved in the project include Soundtrack Album Executive Producers Joseph Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer, and Music Supervisors David Taylor and Jake Voulgarides.
June, 20, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) – Grammy-nominated global pop sensation Benson Boone continues to level up in 2025 with the release of his second studio album American Heart, out now via Night Street Records/Warner Records. Listen HERE.
Benson also shares a video for “Mr. Electric Blue,” a song he wrote about his father. Watch the video directed by frequent collaborator Matt Eastin HERE.
Earlier this month, Benson was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where he performed the recently released track “Momma Song” and was the first guest to ever do a back flip off of Jimmy’s desk during an interview. Watch the performance HERE and interview HERE. Benson also lit up the stage at the American Music Awards on May 26th with an electrifying performance of single “Mystical Magical” which is currently climbing the charts. Last month he also made his Saturday Night Live debut performing both “Mystical Magical” and the album’s lead single “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else.”
In February, he delivered a show-stopping performance of his break-through smash hit “Beautiful Things” at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, where he was nominated for Best New Artist. The hitmaker took over the Coachella main stage in April, where he brought out surprise guest Brian May of Queen for an acclaimed, viral performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Boone’s 5x-Platinum hit “Beautiful Things” was the #1 most streamed song in the world last year, earning the IFPI Global Single Award for 2024. The chart-conquering track has now surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify and over 4 billion total streams since its release last year. Most recently, it broke the record for the longest run of a single music video on YouTube’s US Music Video Chart, with over 70 consecutive weeks and counting.
Featured on his acclaimed, Platinum certified debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades, the viral smash logged an impressive 7 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, hit #1 at Top 40, Hot AC, and AC radio, and vaulted to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also earned Boone two Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, an iHeartRadio Music Award, the BMI Champion Award, and multiple global accolades.
Boone has a record year of touring ahead, as well. His American Heart North American arena tour—which includes stops at Madison Square Garden in New York and Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, among others—sold out instantly. Last year, he opened for Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour in London at Wembley stadium, following a performance with Lana Del Rey at Hangout Festival in May, in addition to embarking on his own fully sold-out Fireworks & Rollerblades Tour, playing shows across the globe. See 2025 tour dates HERE.and below.
AMERICAN HEART TRACKLISTING:
1.Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else
2. Mr. Electric Blue
3. Man In Me
4. Mystical Magical
5. Reminds Me Of You
6. Momma Song
7. I Wanna Be The One You Call
8. Wanted Man
9. Take Me Home
10. Young American Heart
BENSON BOONE 2025 TOUR DATES:
Jul 3 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest
Jul 5 — Québec City, Canada — FEQ Festival
Jul 10 — Algés, Portugal — Nos Alive Festival
Jul 11 — Madrid, Spain — Mad Cool Festival
Jul 13 — Berlin, Germany — Lollapalooza Berlin
Jul 15 — Montreux, Switzerland — Montreux Jazz Festival
Jul 16 — Monaco, France — Monte-Carlo Summer Festival
Jul 18 — Paris, France — Lollapalooza Paris
Aug 22 — St. Paul, MN — Xcel Energy Center
Aug 23 — Chicago, IL — United Center
Aug 25 — Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena
Aug 26 — Cleveland, OH — Rocket Arena
Aug 27 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
Aug 29 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
Aug 30 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Sep 2 — Boston, MA — TD Garden
Sep 3 — Philadelphia, PA — Wells Fargo Center
Sep 5 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden
Sep 6 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
Sep 7 — Raleigh, NC — Lenovo Center
Sep 9 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
Sep 10 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
Sep 11 — Louisville, KY — Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL HEADLINE SHOWS CONTINUE AT HELLFEST TONIGHT
Photo credit POLOCHO
Muse make an eagerly awaited return with their brand new single ‘Unravelling’ – their first new music since 2022’s UK #1 album ‘Will Of The People’. Teasers for the track sparked intense online speculation, before the band debuted the song at their intimate warm-up show at the House of Culture in Helsinki. It then received a rapturous reception when it was introduced to a 50,000-strong audience during their headline set at Finland’s Rockfest.
‘Unravelling’ puts a new spin on the genre-clash creativity that has become a hallmark of the Muse experience. Haunting, arpeggiated synths establish a foreboding tone before it suddenly detonates into a colossal wall of barbed riffs and unleashing a full-drama hook that pulsates with their renowned maximalist theatricality.
The track was produced by the multiple Grammy nominee Dan Lancaster (Bring Me The Horizon, Blink-182), who also performs keyboards and additional guitar in the Muse live band.
‘Unravelling’ is sure to be a highlight as Muse’s select international summer festival touring continues with headline performances at Hellfest, Pinkpop, Tons of Rock, STHLM Fields and Open’er Festival.
‘Goodnight,’ a drum-driven track that bursts with energy and features an anthemic chorus made for singalongs at live shows, appears on the Fall Back mixtape alongside previous singles ‘Heavy,’ ‘Caterpillar,’ and ‘Figure It Out.’
The ‘Fall Back’ mixtape is an addictive musical rollercoaster that confidently articulates the feelings involved with being young – the highs, the lows and the sheer intensity of it all. In the spirit of original Irish creativity, ‘Fall Back’ sounds fresh and modern; an innovative but effortless blend of rock subgenres from the haziness of grunge to the slick riffs of indie rock. Their sense of humour is rarely lost as they delve deep into emotive, often melancholic music. It’s an impressively developed sound, one that feels both timeless and new, built on decades of rock tradition and culture, but unafraid to push boundaries.
The release caps off a huge few months for the band, who’ve rapidly emerged as one of the most important new acts of the moment. With a DORK magazine cover under their belt and standout performances at SXSW London, The Great Escape, and beyond, their momentum shows no signs of slowing. Just last night, they played a sold-out hometown show in Dublin to celebrate the release of the mixtape. They’ve been supporting sombr on select European shows and later this month, they’ll join Olivia Rodrigo at Dublin’s Marlay Park (June 24) and BST Hyde Park in London (June 27), before heading into a packed summer of festival slots and August tour dates with Wallows.
Florence Road are a four-piece from Wicklow, Ireland. Made up of childhood friends Lily Aron (Vocals), Emma Brandon (Guitar), Ailbhe Barry (Bass) and Hannah Kelly (Drums), the band spent their teens perfecting their craft in Aron’s garden shed, refining a sound that is as influenced by icons like The Cranberries as it is contemporary peers such as Wolf Alice and Phoebe Bridgers. However, while influences can indeed be heard, Florence Road instantly sounds like someone new.
First capturing audience attention by posting covers online in their distinct style, the band have built up an ardent fan base with only a couple of official singles to their name, receiving early co-signs from Olivia Rodrigo and beabadoobee in the process. The ‘Fall Back’ mixtape is an exciting collection of tracks that should serve as ample warning that Florence Road are set to establish themselves as one of the defining bands of their generation.
Florence Road 2025 Live Dates:
Sat 21/6/25 – Berlin, GE – Bürgerhaus Stollwerck – Supporting sombr
Ed Sheeran is new single, “Sapphire” is out now! (Listen here).
Following the hedonistic, technicolor pop of “Azizam” and the classic, heartfelt nostalgia of “Old Phone”, Sheeran returns with “Sapphire”—a dazzling anthem of connection and unbridled joy. Radiating with vibrant pop energy and rich cross-cultural influences, the track is poised to make its mark on summer ‘25.
Sheeran’s “Sapphire” is a luminous celebration of love that transcends boundaries. Featuring captivating vocals, intricate South-Asian percussion, backing vocals and sitar by legendary Indian artist Arijit Singh, the song creates a unique tapestry that speaks to the universal language of love. Fans are taken on a sonic journey both intimate and expansive, brought to life by the production talents of Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid, and Savan Kotecha.
Ed Sheeran says “Sapphire was the first song I finished for Play that made me know where the album was heading. It’s why I finished the recording process in Goa surrounded by some of the best musicians in India. It was an incredible creative process. I shot the music video with Liam and Nic across my India tour earlier this year, we wanted to showcase the beauty and breadth of the country and its culture. The final jigsaw piece for me was getting Arijit on the record. It was a journey to get there and such an amazing day of music and family. Me and him have done a full Punjabi version of the song that will come out in the next few weeks, which has a lot more of him on it. This is the album version of the song, and my favourite song on the album. Hope you guys love it. x“
The video for “Sapphire” has been directed by Liam Pethick, features Arijit Singh and a cameo from iconic actor Shah Rukh Khan. It begins with Ed performing the song at dawn on a rooftop, then transitions to a vibrant journey across various locations. Ed’s travels take him from the rooftop to serene beaches, riversides, bustling markets, local kitchens and Bollywood backlots. Highlights include meeting up with Arijit for a studio session and motorcycle ride around his hometown, plus a visit to the A.R. Rahman music school, where he performs with local musicians.
Ed Sheeran releases his new album ‘Play’ on 12th September 2025. (Pre-order here) After closing the chapter on his Mathematics series, Ed Sheeran is finally back and stepping boldly into a fresh new phase for 2025. An artist known for constantly evolving, Sheeran’s latest album, ‘Play’ finds him exploring new musical ground through collaboration with producers and musicians from around the world, as well as diving deeper into the timeless sounds and themes that have made him one of the world’s best-loved pop artists. Inspired in part by his exposure to Indian and Persian musical cultures—and their surprising connections to the Irish folk tradition he grew up with, through shared scales, rhythms, and melodies—he explored this borderless musical language, giving the album its distinctive, fresh edge. On more familiar ground, Sheeran also reminds us why he remains the most influential singer-songwriter of his generation, delivering a series of stunning ballads and acoustic-driven songs. The result is a collection that plays with both the familiar and the new, creating a bold, pop-driven sound that only Ed Sheeran could deliver — a vibrant showcase of his artistry that feels both exciting and transformative, and promises to be one of the defining albums of the year.
Ed Sheeran has also announced three live shows at Portman Road, Ipswich which Sold-Out immediately. These kick off on Friday, July 11th, featuring special guests Myles Smith and Tori Kelly; on July 12th the spotlight shifts to Busted and Dylan; whilst on July 13th it will be James Blunt and Maisie Peters. These are set to take place at Ipswich Town FC’s iconic home ground – Ed being a lifelong supporter of the club, and the official shirt sponsor since 2021. The three night stint will mark Ed’s first UK headline shows since 2023, and will include debut performances of tracks from ‘Play’ alongside fan favourites. £1 from every ticket sold on these shows has been donated to the newly launched Live Trust, a new funding initiative from LIVE that will offer much needed financial support to those working across live music. The Live Trust will initially support the grassroots music sector that is such a vital part of the music ecosystem – from venues and artists to festivals and promoters.
