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By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor World famous guerrilla artists Banksy had struck again, this time he left a piece of art work on the wall of primary school in Bristol. It appears he placed his new work there as a "present" after the school names a house after the elusive artist. Teachers and pupils arrived back from half-term with the surprise and a letter saying "it's always easier to get forgiveness than permission". Head teacher Geoff Mason intends to preserve the...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Amber Heard’s lawyers have decided to release a statement regarding the series of events that have happened since she requested a divorce from actor Johnny Depp. She claims Depp shattered a wine bottle that he wielded “like a baseball bat” during a row. In a picture submitted to the court in Los Angeles Amber can be seen with bruises around her eye. Amber said she had "endured excessive emotional, verbal and physical abuse" during their 15-month marriage....

By Grant Bailey (@GrantDBailey) Monika Brodka’s fourth full-length is a smoky and weirdly-caustic mix of offbeat pop. The Polish pop star has taken a snaking route from her discovery on Polish Pop Idol 12 years ago, and while third album Granda really delivered the first, unadulterated shot of weirdness that Brodka had to offer, Clashes feels like a refinement of that identity to a honed point. In ‘Horses’ we have the first example of smouldering, galloping pop in the mould...

By Alex Lodge (@alexlodgemusic | Insta @alexlodgemusic7) Alex Lodge is a music supervisor for film, TV and advertising at Thirty Two.  It’s nearly June, everyone is starting to think about how they’re going to shed their winter coat (read excess weight) for the summer, and the city is starting to believe we might actually have some proper sun this year. Time for some dusty retro, some weird ambient and some astral jazz to get you ready to make the transition....

The late show host James Corden has managed to track down the internet's latest superstar for a new 'Late Late Show' skit. Mum of two, Candice Payne, went viral after posting a video of herself opening a new Starwars Chewbacca mask and breaking down into fits of laughter in her car. The new clip shows a giggling Candice driving Corden to work.  As she takes the wheel Candice shares with Corden her experience with finding instant internet fame after her...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor You have just released your new single ‘Bakkos’ on DELPHI, how was it working with Marc Pell and Gavin Farrell on the track?  It was a long learning process for me. I worked with Gav before on demos and he's great to work with. I had limited time with him, he tracked the drums and bass in a friends rehearsal space and main vocals in my bedroom then the session was left with me. I...

New York duo Diet Cig are returning to the UK for a run of dates, including a handful of highly-anticipated performances at Brighton's Great Escape Festival and across the Dot To Dot Festival schedule. The tour also sees the band landing in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Nottingham, Leeds, and a show in Paris before returning back to the States. The band have already built up a significant fanbase and industry interest with their direct, infectious indie-pop and unashamedly fun live...

Brand New have announced the release of new single “I Am A Nightmare,” their first new music in more than a year. The song—produced by Brand New and longtime collaborator Mike Sapone, mixed by Vince Ratti, and taken from the band’s upcoming release—will be available via all Digital Service Providers this week and can be pre-ordered now on vinyl. “I Am A Nightmare” comes in advance of brand New’s upcoming Canadian headlining tour and American co- headlining tour with Modest Mouse. The song’s...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Your new album “Reverie" is quite a departure from your earlier work such as “Soul Train.” Why the change of direction? 30 odd years ago when I was making Swans Way records and Scarlet Fantastic records I was doing exactly what felt right for me at the time. I have always done that with all of my bands and musical projects. I’m still doing that today, making music that feels right for me at this present time!...