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Sam Fender in 2022

Sam Fender's 2025 dates at Newcastle's St James' Park: stage times, support, weather, travel & more

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The 25 best Indie songs of 1984

Unsuccessful follow-ups from the likes of Nirvana, David Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blur, Arctic Monkeys and The Verve.

10 under-performing follow-up singles

Liam Gallagher performs in 2024

Liam Gallagher responds to fans who think Oasis' reunion shows might get cancelled

Arctic Monkeys in the early days

What did Arctic Monkeys play at their first gig?

Arctic Monkeys

Sam Fender in 2025 with Newcastle United's stadium St. James' Park inset

Sam Fender plays first of three nights at Newcastle's St. James' Park: full setlist

Sam Fender

The Specials in 1980: (back row) Neville Staple, Horace Panter, Terry Hall, Jerry Dammers, John Bradbury; (front row) Roddy Radiation and Lynval Golding.

Why The Specials recorded Ghost Town

Sam Fender is currently working on his long-awaited third album

From Play God to People Watching: Sam Fender's biggest songs

Sam Fender

Muse

Muse tease return and what appears to be their new single Unravelling

Muse

The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

The Rolling Stones are reportedly in the studio working on a new album

The Rolling Stones