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Kneecap pay politically driven tribute to Trevor Dietz

The musicians took a moment during their show in Croydon to pay tribute to Dietz.

Evening Standard

‘Addiction is proof there is a devil. Recovery is proof there is a God’: Irish rockers Bleech 9:3 on struggle, sobriety and their stunning debut

After two friends sponsored each other in Alcoholics Anonymous, they started making music. As they gear up for a summer of 40 festivals, the band tell their harrowing yet uplifting story

The Guardian - UK

Fontaines DC manager Trevor Dietz dies suddenly aged 54

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‘I had never heard something so angry and feminine’: Jehnny Beth’s honest playlist

The singer and actor, formerly of Savages, was shaken up by Le Tigre and gets emotional when hearing Fontaines DC, but which rapper can she no longer bear to listen to?

The Guardian - UK

"It has that outlaw quality, that dangerous quality…they’re incredible songs." Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy on the modern indie greats he loves so much that he's basically "just a groupie" for them at this point

Oppenheimer and 28 Days Later star Cillian Murphy didn't hold back in his praise of these Irish lads

Louder

‘Some artists thought it was too political’: can Jarvis, Damon, Olivia Rodrigo and Arctic Monkeys reboot the biggest charity album of the 90s?

Oasis, Macca and Radiohead made Help a smash for War Child in 1995. A new reboot packs comparable star power – and was partially produced from a hospital bed

The Guardian - UK

“Robert Smith thanked us for supporting The Cure before they played Boys Don’t Cry. It was one of the songs my guitar tutor taught me. I burst into tears!” Just Mustard on learning from The Cure, growing up with Fontaines D.C. – and horrible impulse buys

After starting out with Fontaines D.C. and watching them soar, Fender-heavy album We Were Just Here features gigantic atmospheric sounds

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Reading and Leeds 2026: Headliners and lineup announced ahead of tickets going on sale

Festivals have secured a number of exclusive performances, including from British pop star Charli XCX and rapper Dave

The Independent UK

Sam Fender dedicates Mercury Prize 2025 to 'mentor' as singer-songwriter says: 'I'm still in shock'

Local lad Fender beat competition from Britpop band Pulp, post-punks Fontaines DC and Irish singer CMAT

Evening Standard

Kate Moss in the first campaign from Vivienne Westwood’s charity since the designer’s death

The Vivienne Foundation has launched its first campaign since the designer’s death in 2022 with some of entertainment’s biggest names.

The Independent UK

Entertainment world reacts to reports of Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israeli forces

The entertainment world has reacted to reports of Greta Thunberg alleging mistreatment after being abducted in international waters and detained in an Israeli prison. Israeli forces have detained crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, who attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Euronews

Irish act could win Mercury Prize for first time in history

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The Independent UK

Rock acts Fontaines DC, Sam Fender and Wolf Alice shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize

An Irish act could win for the first time in Mercury Prize history, with both Fontaines DC and pop singer CMAT shortlisted, while North Shields singer-songwriter Fender will be hoping for a homecoming triumph as the ceremony takes place in Newcastle

The Independent UK

Pulp, CMAT and Sam Fender among artists nominated for 2025 Mercury Prize

Britpop band Pulp previously won the prize in 1996 for Different Class.

Evening Standard

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CMAT, Pulp and PinkPantheress among Mercury prize shortlist light on new names

Only two debut albums – among them the ‘token’ jazz release – feature among this year’s list of nominations for the coveted UK and Irish music prize

The Guardian - UK

‘Standing up for Palestinians’: why Greta Thunberg wears a Bohemian FC shirt

The Swede has has not necessarily become a fan of Irish football, as she sports a club jersey made with help from Fontaines DC

The Independent UK

Flow Festival 2025, review – Charli xcx, Burna Boy and FKA Twigs headline but Finland’s own hold their ground

4/5 Finnish artists went toe-to-toe with some of the world’s biggest headliners at the European festival last weekend, and often had a bolder reception

The Guardian - UK

Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza

Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap say group will support those subject to ‘aggressive, vexatious campaigns’ by pro-Israel advocates

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Gracie Abrams and Snow Patrol to play Trnsmt’s last day as hot weather continues

The final day of Scotland’s biggest music festival will take place at Glasgow Green as gig-goers are set to see temperatures of around 26C.

The National (Scotland)

Who is playing at TRNSMT today? See full line-up for Saturday, July 12

See who is playing at TRNSMT 2025 this afternoon (Saturday, July 12).

The National (Scotland)

Weather warning issued to TRNSMT Festival go-ers as scorching heatwave expected

THOUSANDS of music fans will descend on Glasgow Green from Friday as Scotland’s biggest music festival gets underway ...

Evening Standard

Scorching weather warning as Trnsmt festival go-ers take over centre of Glasgow

Thousands will descend on Scotland’s largest city to hear the likes of 50 Cent, Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams and Fontaines DC.

Evening Standard

‘Israel is committing genocide’ beamed on screen at Fontaines DC gig

The Irish band performed to tens of thousands of people in Finsbury Park, London, on Saturday night.

Euronews

Fontaines D.C. bring pro-Palestine group on stage at Roskilde festival in Denmark

This move by Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. comes as both Kneecap and Bob Vylan are under investigation by the police for their pro-Palestine comments at Glastonbury 2025. The BBC, official broadcasters for Glastonbury, has now said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances.

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Olivia Rodrigo covers Fontaines D.C. in Dublin

Olivia Rodrigo has become "really obsessed" with Fontaines D.C. and paid tribute to them in Dublin.

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