That's it for today's Music News LIVE - scroll down to find out news about Florence, Twenty One Pilots and their mums, Kings of Leon and Red Hot Chili Peppers talking about their ups and downs.
We hope you have a great weekend wherever you're heading.
Before we go, if you're off to Reading and Leeds Festival you might want to check out the rules of air guitar.
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Video caption: Ahead of the Air Guitar World Championships, we learn the rules of playing.Ahead of the Air Guitar World Championships, we learn the rules of playing.
Or if you're not going to make it to London's Notting Hill Carnival you can join in with the music on BBC Radio 3 and 6 Music, their full line-up details are here.
There are three announcements from Ricky from the Kaiser Chiefs today.
First up the band have unveiled the video to their track Hole in my Soul, where they get to drive around in fast cars as Ricky sings on the race track, a little bit like he was in a boyband.
Secondly, tickets for their tour go on sale and, perhaps most importantly, message number three is Happy National Dog Day from Ricky's very cute looking pooch.
Cassius' Ibifornia artwork: 'The one with the volcano!'
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French DJ and production duo Cassius - aka Philippe Zdar and Hubert Boombass - release their new album Ibifornia today, their first LP since 2006.
Featuring a host of star collaborators, from OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder to Beastie Boys star Mike D the name is a portmanteau of Ibiza and California, a new place they're hoping to transport us to with their "joyful house".
The artwork, featuring a volcano and a tropical land was a big deal for the duo and they managed to get renowned Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan on board, as Philippe explained when we caught up with him this week.
Quote Message: We thought of the Velvet Underground artwork with the banana. I was obsessed with this sleeve for numerous reasons but one of them was that you can say, 'oh you know, it's the sleeve with the banana'. When we [produced] Phoenix's album Amadeus I said 'what can we say? It's the sleeve with the bombs!' We were obsessed by Maurizio Cattelan - a big Italian artist, untouchable, one of the leading 20 most expensive artists. I managed to get his email and he said 'yeah why not, lets meet. And then he and [collaborator] Pierpaolo Ferrari come, we play the music and he say, 'oh, we could make a volcano'. And then in my head it was, 'it's the sleeve with the volcano!' And we were so happy.
We thought of the Velvet Underground artwork with the banana. I was obsessed with this sleeve for numerous reasons but one of them was that you can say, 'oh you know, it's the sleeve with the banana'. When we [produced] Phoenix's album Amadeus I said 'what can we say? It's the sleeve with the bombs!' We were obsessed by Maurizio Cattelan - a big Italian artist, untouchable, one of the leading 20 most expensive artists. I managed to get his email and he said 'yeah why not, lets meet. And then he and [collaborator] Pierpaolo Ferrari come, we play the music and he say, 'oh, we could make a volcano'. And then in my head it was, 'it's the sleeve with the volcano!' And we were so happy.
Quote Message: Nobody is going to see the vinyl, nobody is going to have it on CD - it's going to be on the internet, small like this. I could ask my dog to do the sleeve! But no, we wanted to keep on doing it this way... old school.
Nobody is going to see the vinyl, nobody is going to have it on CD - it's going to be on the internet, small like this. I could ask my dog to do the sleeve! But no, we wanted to keep on doing it this way... old school.
It features Ellie performing and sometimes floating in front of a big screen with plenty of clips from Bridget Jones' Baby too. The film's out on 16 September.
Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers reflects on Reading Festival
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Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers has been in a reflective mood ahead of their return to the Reading and Leeds Festivals this weekend.
They first headlined back in 1994 and Flea admitted to Matt Everitt from 6 Music he couldn't believe they were asked to do it back then...
Quote Message: I remember that show in '94 and being like 'wow we're headlining this giant festival, is that real? Are we like the ones?'. I remember going 'I guess they ran out of guys to get or something and they had to get us.' And now it's like we've obviously been a popular band for a long time and I get it, we're a headline rock act.
I remember that show in '94 and being like 'wow we're headlining this giant festival, is that real? Are we like the ones?'. I remember going 'I guess they ran out of guys to get or something and they had to get us.' And now it's like we've obviously been a popular band for a long time and I get it, we're a headline rock act.
But he said they often can't believe where they have ended up...
Quote Message: Sometimes I do have those moments of reflection when it's like 'who would have thunk when we were kids that it would have ended up being this massive world wide thing, playing stadiums around the world?' But it all happened in a way that made sense to me. If we would have made our first record and gone from being little street urchins to this massive band [it would have been different]. The biggest jump was when we made Blood Sugar and that was really shocking and weird to me. But... it's always been this natural growing process fulls of ups and downs and tensions and releases and really difficult alienating times and really loving connected love and light times.
Sometimes I do have those moments of reflection when it's like 'who would have thunk when we were kids that it would have ended up being this massive world wide thing, playing stadiums around the world?' But it all happened in a way that made sense to me. If we would have made our first record and gone from being little street urchins to this massive band [it would have been different]. The biggest jump was when we made Blood Sugar and that was really shocking and weird to me. But... it's always been this natural growing process fulls of ups and downs and tensions and releases and really difficult alienating times and really loving connected love and light times.
He said they feel a special connection with their fans when they play live and have no plans to stop...
Quote Message: I feel a sincere connection with the human beings that are there and it builds and it keeps building. As long as we're willing to stay focused... and not going off and being rock stars, but we keep working and staying focused on the thing that really matters, which is the music... I feel like it's a connection that keeps growing.
I feel a sincere connection with the human beings that are there and it builds and it keeps building. As long as we're willing to stay focused... and not going off and being rock stars, but we keep working and staying focused on the thing that really matters, which is the music... I feel like it's a connection that keeps growing.
Scroll down for RHCP tour news and Chad talking the BBC about rock and roll and Donald Trump.
Two Door Cinema Club have their say on exclusives
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Two Door Cinema Club have announced they won't be putting their new album on any streaming sites as an exclusive.
Gameshow will be released on 14 October, but they've posted a message on Twitter saying they won't be sticking to one service like many other artists do because they believe "exclusives hurt you in the short term and us in the long term."
Cooking with rapper Loyle Carner and teenagers with ADHD
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Up-and-coming British rapper Loyle Carner has featured on the Music News LIVE page before talking about the cookery school he set up to help teenagers with ADHD - and now Newsbeat's been invited into his kitchen.
The rapper, whose real name is Ben Coyle-Larner, loves to cook and discovered making meals helped with his own Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
He's been teaching teenagers how to make dishes from salmon en croute to fresh pesto.
"My mind is always so busy, it's one of those things where you are so focused on so many things that there is no time to be distracted," he explained.
Freddie Mercury honoured with Twitter emoji as part of campaign
Freddie Mercury fans, from James Bay to Bill Bailey, have been paying tribute to the singer as part of a new Twitter campaign by the Mercury Phoenix Trust, called Freddie for a Day-O.
The charity, set up in the Queen singer's memory, raises awareness and funds to help in the worldwide fight against AIDS.
Fans are being asked to recreate Freddie’s famous Day-O sing-alongs and post them on Twitter with the hashtag #FFADAYO, which even has its own (amazing) Freddie Mercury emoji attached.
James Bay tweeted his singalong and even nominated Lianne La Havas to go next...
Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer has won a copyright infringement case and recieved an apology from a composer who now says it was a mistake to sue over his music from 12 Years a Slave.
In the letter Richard Friedman said he deeply regrets taking legal action based on the mistaken conclusion of a music expert.
"I sincerely apologise to you for bringing the lawsuit and for the time and expense you incurred in its defence,'' he wrote.
His case has now been dismissed from a federal court in LA.
Zimmer, who has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won one Oscar for his score for The Lion King, released a statement offering hope to other artists going through the same thing...
Quote Message: I hope this case's successful conclusion will persuade other artists who face similar claims that justice can be achieved. I also hope that this dismissal will discourage other plaintiffs who may be motivated by recent high-profile music copyright lawsuits from filing meritless infringement claims.
I hope this case's successful conclusion will persuade other artists who face similar claims that justice can be achieved. I also hope that this dismissal will discourage other plaintiffs who may be motivated by recent high-profile music copyright lawsuits from filing meritless infringement claims.
Twenty One Pilots get cyber stalked by their mums
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American duo Twenty One Pilots play the NME / Radio 1 Stage at Reading Festival tonight before heading to Leeds tomorrow.
They stopped by Clara Amfo's studio en route to chat about what fans can expect from their set, and said they hoped to get in "a little less getting in trouble" than they did at Radio 1's Big Weekend when their set had to be stopped after climbing over the stage.
They also spoke about how they came to appear on the Suicide Squad soundtrack and getting cyber stalked by their mums.
Listen to the interview with Josh and Tyler below...
Florence on working with 'kindred spirit' Tim Burton
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Florence Welch has been talking about collaborating with Tim Burton on Wish That You Were Here, the song she wrote for the soundtrack of Burton's new film Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (scroll down the page to hear it).
The singer said she was a big fan of both the director and the best-selling Ransom Riggs novel the film's based on...
Quote Message: I've always been a huge fan of Tim Burton’s. We have a very similar sensibility. It’s the kind of dark, dark romance of his work - so beautiful and whimsical, but with an element of darkness to it. That’s something that I always try and achieve in my work, too. I knew we would get along really well working together and we did. I feel like we’re coming from a similar place of quite frantic imaginations trying to get the words out before the pictures in our heads disappear. He feels like a kindred spirit.
I've always been a huge fan of Tim Burton’s. We have a very similar sensibility. It’s the kind of dark, dark romance of his work - so beautiful and whimsical, but with an element of darkness to it. That’s something that I always try and achieve in my work, too. I knew we would get along really well working together and we did. I feel like we’re coming from a similar place of quite frantic imaginations trying to get the words out before the pictures in our heads disappear. He feels like a kindred spirit.
Florence also revealed she had sent the Edward Scissorhands and Alice in Wonderland director a very cool note about six years ago...
Quote Message: I was in Australia on tour there for the first time and visited an exhibition of all his work. I wanted to leave him a message and all I had on me was an x-ray of my hand, as I had just broken my finger. So I wrote on the x-ray and gave it to the gallery to pass on and never knew if he got it. When we met for the first time, he told me it’s been hanging up in his office ever since.
I was in Australia on tour there for the first time and visited an exhibition of all his work. I wanted to leave him a message and all I had on me was an x-ray of my hand, as I had just broken my finger. So I wrote on the x-ray and gave it to the gallery to pass on and never knew if he got it. When we met for the first time, he told me it’s been hanging up in his office ever since.
Usher reveals album cover art and release date
Usher has revealed the cover art and release date for his new album Hard II Love.
It will be available on 16 September and below is the slightly freaky cover image posted on Usher's Twitter feed...
Ahead of their headline sets at Reading and Leeds Festival the Red Hot Chilli Peppers have announced their first UK tour in five years.
Our favourite part of the announcement is that they're being supported by Babymetal, the Jpop sensations.
Tickets go on sale on 2 September and here are the dates...
5/6 December - London The O2
8 December - Glasgow The SSE Hydro
10/11 December - Birmingham Genting Arena
14/15 December - Manchester Arena
Last night RHCP played the Tennents Vital festival in Belfast - where the Victoria Derbyshire Show caught up with drummer Chad Smith.
He spoke to reporter Peter Coulter about his memories of supporting U2 at Slane Castle, sex, drugs and rock n roll and Donald Trump...
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Kings of Leon share official album details
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We've been bringing you drips and drabs from Kings of Leon all week and now they've made the official announcement about their seventh studio album.
It will definitely be called Walls and it will be released on 14 October.
The album was recorded in LA with producer Markus Dravs who has worked withArcade Fire, Coldplay and Florence + the Machine.
We're told "lyrically, the album will touch on band members’ personal stories, which Q Magazine calls “goosebump inducing” and “worth holding your breath for.”
And they've revealed the tracklisting...
Waste A Moment
Reverend
Around The World
Find Me
Over
Muchacho
Conversation Piece
Eyes On You
Wild
WALLS
Jazz sound pioneer Rudy Van Gelder dies
Pioneering jazz engineer Rudy Van Gelder, who recorded some of jazz's masterpieces, has died at the age of 91.
He supervised John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, as well as works by Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Thelonious Monk.
His death was confirmed by Blue Note Records, where he worked for decades.
He was honoured by The Recording Academy which runs The Grammys in 2012.
President Neil Portnow said: "Rudy’s intense dedication to his craft helped sonically shape some of the quintessential jazz recordings of all time.
"We have lost a brilliant artisan and our heartfelt condolences go out to Rudy’s family, friends, and all those who benefited from his tremendous talents. He will be missed greatly."
Britney joins the carpool
We told you a few days ago that Britney was the latest star to join James Corden for his drive to work and a good old sing song.
She admitted to Scott Mills on Wednesday that she found the experience embarrassing, and you can tell a bit, but she has a good laugh with James - who joins her to sing five songs including Oops I Did it Again.
If you love Biffy Clyro, they've just announced a UK arena tour for this November and December.
The band - who play Reading and Leeds this weekend - will be supported by Brand New on the dates:
November 201629 - The SSE Hydro, Glasgow30 - Aberdeen GE Oil & Gas Arena, AberdeenDecember 20162 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle3 - Arena, Manchester4 - First Direct Arena, Leeds6 - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff7 - Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham8 - The O2, London
Tickets go on sale next Friday 2 September. The guys made the announcement in this lovely video...
Let's kick off New Music Friday with a brand new Florence and the Machine track, Wish That You Were Here, which has been unveiled this morning.
The song is for the soundtrack for the upcoming Tim Burton movie Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, about a school for kids with supernatural powers.
Florence explained the charming idea behind the song...
Quote Message: Wish That You Were Here is a song about the idea that love is a journey and a risk. Having been on tour, I’ve lived in a sort of magical time bubble, where the days almost blend together. It’s amazing, but it comes at a cost - a cost of leaving the people you love behind for a year or two.
Wish That You Were Here is a song about the idea that love is a journey and a risk. Having been on tour, I’ve lived in a sort of magical time bubble, where the days almost blend together. It’s amazing, but it comes at a cost - a cost of leaving the people you love behind for a year or two.
Quote Message: You kind of feel like if you could sing a song into the wind, maybe the wind could take it to them in a way that you can’t with a text or a call. You just want to send your love in a different way, in a way to somehow reach the unreachable.
You kind of feel like if you could sing a song into the wind, maybe the wind could take it to them in a way that you can’t with a text or a call. You just want to send your love in a different way, in a way to somehow reach the unreachable.
Earlier this month Florence shared three new tracks she'd written for the soundtrack of the video game Final Fantasy XV, including a cover of Stand By Me.
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That's it for today's Music News LIVE - scroll down to find out news about Florence, Twenty One Pilots and their mums, Kings of Leon and Red Hot Chili Peppers talking about their ups and downs.
We hope you have a great weekend wherever you're heading.
Before we go, if you're off to Reading and Leeds Festival you might want to check out the rules of air guitar.
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Or if you're not going to make it to London's Notting Hill Carnival you can join in with the music on BBC Radio 3 and 6 Music, their full line-up details are here.
Ricky Wilson has three announcements
There are three announcements from Ricky from the Kaiser Chiefs today.
First up the band have unveiled the video to their track Hole in my Soul, where they get to drive around in fast cars as Ricky sings on the race track, a little bit like he was in a boyband.
Secondly, tickets for their tour go on sale and, perhaps most importantly, message number three is Happy National Dog Day from Ricky's very cute looking pooch.
Cassius' Ibifornia artwork: 'The one with the volcano!'
French DJ and production duo Cassius - aka Philippe Zdar and Hubert Boombass - release their new album Ibifornia today, their first LP since 2006.
Featuring a host of star collaborators, from OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder to Beastie Boys star Mike D the name is a portmanteau of Ibiza and California, a new place they're hoping to transport us to with their "joyful house".
The artwork, featuring a volcano and a tropical land was a big deal for the duo and they managed to get renowned Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan on board, as Philippe explained when we caught up with him this week.
Ellie Goulding shares Bridget Jones video
Last week we brought you Ellie Goulding's verdict on the new Bridget Jones movie after she shared Still Falling For You from its soundtrack, and today we have the new video.
It features Ellie performing and sometimes floating in front of a big screen with plenty of clips from Bridget Jones' Baby too. The film's out on 16 September.
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Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers reflects on Reading Festival
Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers has been in a reflective mood ahead of their return to the Reading and Leeds Festivals this weekend.
They first headlined back in 1994 and Flea admitted to Matt Everitt from 6 Music he couldn't believe they were asked to do it back then...
But he said they often can't believe where they have ended up...
He said they feel a special connection with their fans when they play live and have no plans to stop...
Scroll down for RHCP tour news and Chad talking the BBC about rock and roll and Donald Trump.
Two Door Cinema Club have their say on exclusives
Two Door Cinema Club have announced they won't be putting their new album on any streaming sites as an exclusive.
Gameshow will be released on 14 October, but they've posted a message on Twitter saying they won't be sticking to one service like many other artists do because they believe "exclusives hurt you in the short term and us in the long term."
The band release their song Bad Decisions in the UK today - the second track from their upcoming album, after lead single Are We Ready? (Wreck).
Loving the groove - we hope an indicator of what's in store with the album...
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Emile Sande previews new music
Yesterday we told you how Emeli Sande had posted what seemed to be a message to fans that her second album is finally finished.
Well now she's shared a taste of what's to come with a snippet from a track called Intermission...
Cooking with rapper Loyle Carner and teenagers with ADHD
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Up-and-coming British rapper Loyle Carner has featured on the Music News LIVE page before talking about the cookery school he set up to help teenagers with ADHD - and now Newsbeat's been invited into his kitchen.
The rapper, whose real name is Ben Coyle-Larner, loves to cook and discovered making meals helped with his own Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
He's been teaching teenagers how to make dishes from salmon en croute to fresh pesto.
"My mind is always so busy, it's one of those things where you are so focused on so many things that there is no time to be distracted," he explained.
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Keith Richards' TV choices
We've had the first indication of what Keith Richards has chosen for his BBC Four curated weekend of telly.
BBC Four's editor is at the Edinburgh Television Festival and revealed The Rolling Stones star has chosen a lot of French New Wave films...
Freddie Mercury honoured with Twitter emoji as part of campaign
Freddie Mercury fans, from James Bay to Bill Bailey, have been paying tribute to the singer as part of a new Twitter campaign by the Mercury Phoenix Trust, called Freddie for a Day-O.
The charity, set up in the Queen singer's memory, raises awareness and funds to help in the worldwide fight against AIDS.
Fans are being asked to recreate Freddie’s famous Day-O sing-alongs and post them on Twitter with the hashtag #FFADAYO, which even has its own (amazing) Freddie Mercury emoji attached.
James Bay tweeted his singalong and even nominated Lianne La Havas to go next...
Comedians Ade Edmonson and Bill Bailey uploaded a video they'd done together from an exotic location...
And 6 Music Breakfast kings Shaun Keaveny and Matt Everitt have also been inspired to get involved...
Hans Zimmer wins court case and gets an apology
Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer has won a copyright infringement case and recieved an apology from a composer who now says it was a mistake to sue over his music from 12 Years a Slave.
In the letter Richard Friedman said he deeply regrets taking legal action based on the mistaken conclusion of a music expert.
"I sincerely apologise to you for bringing the lawsuit and for the time and expense you incurred in its defence,'' he wrote.
His case has now been dismissed from a federal court in LA.
Zimmer, who has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won one Oscar for his score for The Lion King, released a statement offering hope to other artists going through the same thing...
Twenty One Pilots get cyber stalked by their mums
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American duo Twenty One Pilots play the NME / Radio 1 Stage at Reading Festival tonight before heading to Leeds tomorrow.
They stopped by Clara Amfo's studio en route to chat about what fans can expect from their set, and said they hoped to get in "a little less getting in trouble" than they did at Radio 1's Big Weekend when their set had to be stopped after climbing over the stage.
They also spoke about how they came to appear on the Suicide Squad soundtrack and getting cyber stalked by their mums.
Listen to the interview with Josh and Tyler below...
Florence on working with 'kindred spirit' Tim Burton
Florence Welch has been talking about collaborating with Tim Burton on Wish That You Were Here, the song she wrote for the soundtrack of Burton's new film Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (scroll down the page to hear it).
The singer said she was a big fan of both the director and the best-selling Ransom Riggs novel the film's based on...
Florence also revealed she had sent the Edward Scissorhands and Alice in Wonderland director a very cool note about six years ago...
Usher reveals album cover art and release date
Usher has revealed the cover art and release date for his new album Hard II Love.
It will be available on 16 September and below is the slightly freaky cover image posted on Usher's Twitter feed...
Red Hot Chili Peppers announce tour
Ahead of their headline sets at Reading and Leeds Festival the Red Hot Chilli Peppers have announced their first UK tour in five years.
Our favourite part of the announcement is that they're being supported by Babymetal, the Jpop sensations.
Tickets go on sale on 2 September and here are the dates...
Last night RHCP played the Tennents Vital festival in Belfast - where the Victoria Derbyshire Show caught up with drummer Chad Smith.
He spoke to reporter Peter Coulter about his memories of supporting U2 at Slane Castle, sex, drugs and rock n roll and Donald Trump...
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Kings of Leon share official album details
We've been bringing you drips and drabs from Kings of Leon all week and now they've made the official announcement about their seventh studio album.
It will definitely be called Walls and it will be released on 14 October.
The album was recorded in LA with producer Markus Dravs who has worked withArcade Fire, Coldplay and Florence + the Machine.
We're told "lyrically, the album will touch on band members’ personal stories, which Q Magazine calls “goosebump inducing” and “worth holding your breath for.”
And they've revealed the tracklisting...
Jazz sound pioneer Rudy Van Gelder dies
Pioneering jazz engineer Rudy Van Gelder, who recorded some of jazz's masterpieces, has died at the age of 91.
He supervised John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, as well as works by Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Thelonious Monk.
His death was confirmed by Blue Note Records, where he worked for decades.
He was honoured by The Recording Academy which runs The Grammys in 2012.
President Neil Portnow said: "Rudy’s intense dedication to his craft helped sonically shape some of the quintessential jazz recordings of all time.
"We have lost a brilliant artisan and our heartfelt condolences go out to Rudy’s family, friends, and all those who benefited from his tremendous talents. He will be missed greatly."
Britney joins the carpool
We told you a few days ago that Britney was the latest star to join James Corden for his drive to work and a good old sing song.
She admitted to Scott Mills on Wednesday that she found the experience embarrassing, and you can tell a bit, but she has a good laugh with James - who joins her to sing five songs including Oops I Did it Again.
Warning: third party content, may contain ads.
Biffy Clyro announce UK tour
If you love Biffy Clyro, they've just announced a UK arena tour for this November and December.
The band - who play Reading and Leeds this weekend - will be supported by Brand New on the dates:
November 201629 - The SSE Hydro, Glasgow30 - Aberdeen GE Oil & Gas Arena, AberdeenDecember 20162 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle3 - Arena, Manchester4 - First Direct Arena, Leeds6 - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff7 - Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham8 - The O2, London
Tickets go on sale next Friday 2 September. The guys made the announcement in this lovely video...
Warning: third party content, may contain ads.
New Florence and the Machine track
Let's kick off New Music Friday with a brand new Florence and the Machine track, Wish That You Were Here, which has been unveiled this morning.
The song is for the soundtrack for the upcoming Tim Burton movie Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, about a school for kids with supernatural powers.
Warning: third party content, may contain ads.
Florence explained the charming idea behind the song...
Earlier this month Florence shared three new tracks she'd written for the soundtrack of the video game Final Fantasy XV, including a cover of Stand By Me.