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Witches, tapestries and a suspended horse: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

From the museum loan of the century, to the bewitching return of Practical Magic — here's what to look out for this week.

Euronews

What to Stream: 'The Paper,' Bloc Party, 'Call My Agent!' and a 'Halloween' game

The second season of "The Paper" and a new album from Bloc Party are among the streaming release highlights for the week of Sept. 7

The Independent UK

I was behind the scenes during peak indie sleaze. What happened to all the women?

MUSIC: The Noughties indie scene sold itself as young, rebellious and outside the mainstream, but its mythology was overwhelmingly male, Janine Warren remembers. Now, as the era is revived through anniversary tours and ‘classic album’ shows, those same male bands still dominate centre stage. What happened to the few women…

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Guitar World Editors’ Picks – our favorite tracks this month: “Who doesn’t like off-kilter, avant-garde, guitar-based pop that not only uses alternate tunings but is also microtonal?”

Featuring a tongue-in-cheek single from a certain Rivers Cuomo, a dash of microtonal pop, and jangly riffs from a very charming man

Guitar World

Now Playing: beat the heat with the 6 best tracks we have been using to test headphones and hi-fi

You look hot. We can’t fix that.

What Hi-Fi?

Bloc Party explore 'feelings of connection' in new track Love Bombs

The track is from the band’s upcoming record Anatomy Of A Brief Romance, which is due for release this September on new record label cOnTAGIOUS LTD.

BANG Premier

"It can be an exercise in self-love." How a member of indie stars Bloc Party teamed up with some of the UK's best hidden talents to make howling, noisy hardcore

The None are more than the sum of their parts, with members of Bloc Party, Youth Man, Cassels and Frauds in their ranks

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Any reasonable gig-goer knows that dancing is part of the show. So why are some people such anti-boogie bummers?

If you can’t be in public without trying to control other people’s every movement, maybe you should just stay at home

The Guardian - AU

Festival Season Isn’t Over Yet – Here Are 7 that You Can Still Get Tickets For

From music to the arts, these UK festivals are almost here

Marie Claire

Bloc Party to receive 'massive honour' at Ivor Novello Awards 2025

'Banquet' indie rockers Bloc Party will be recognised with an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection at this year's ceremony.

BANG Premier

Bloc Party announce 20th anniversary reissue of Silent Alarm

'Banquet' indie rockers Bloc Party will drop a special reissue of 'Silent Alarm' later this year.

BANG Premier

The legendary 2005 albums: From Madonna and Kanye West to Bloc Party and Hard-Fi

What came out 20 years ago is more relevant than ever, according to the charts - so let’s get contemporarily nostalgic

Evening Standard

Things to do in London this weekend (July 5 – 7)

From the latest tables in town to old boozers and the latest must-see theatre, this is everything to eat, see and do in London this weekend

Evening Standard

"A reminder of just how fantastic and influential a band they are." Bloc Party's stunning Glastonbury set shows why they were always far too good for the 2000s indie landfill scene

Bloc Party put on a stellar showing on Saturday afternoon on Glastonbury's Other Stage

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The Guardian - AU

I’m only seeing bands I loved when I was 14. Am I in a musical rut – or is this growing up?

I used to be devoted to discovering new music. Now my gig-going is mostly driven by nostalgia – and I’m not alone

Newcastle Herald

Dust spreads: Newcastle band join Bloc Party, Interpol tour

The tour begins in November.

Louder

Paramore's joyous show in London last night proved why they're the most vital rock band of their generation

From reclaiming classic emo anthems to dropping world class, alt-pop bangers, Paramore's O2 show proved that they remain in a league of one

Manchester Evening News

Paramore make wildest dreams come true for three lucky fans at Manchester show

Paramore returned to Manchester for the first time in five years to tour their This Is Why album

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‘I will outshine them all’: the enduring genius of Bloc Party

As US pop-punk band Paramore claim the London band as the primary influence on their new album, we look at how Bloc Party bridged the gap with emo – and continue to inspire young artists today

Evening Standard

Rick Astley joins Standon Calling 2023: Dates, ticket information, line-up and headliners

The music festival returns in July, with Years & Years and Bloc Party among the headliners

The Independent UK

Standon Calling 2023: Years & Years and Bloc Party announced as festival headliners

The Independent will return again with a stage on Laundry Meadows

Manchester Evening News

Paramore announce 2023 tour with Manchester show and tickets go on sale today

The American band will play in Manchester next Spring and here's how to get tickets

Wales Online

BBC 6 Music Festival: Are there tickets left for the Cardiff gigs?

Here are the gigs with tickets left and where you can catch up on coverage if you've missed your favourite act

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