English pop rock icons navigating a modern moment
Barry Mitchell, Queen’s second bassist during the band’s formative period in 1970–1971, has died. Mitchell played 13 gigs before leaving the group and later reflected that he wasn’t enthusiastic about their music at the time. He subsequently played with Tiger and left a legacy celebrated by fans and fellow musicians.
Blue have filmed a video for their latest single You Should Know in Dundee, with the clip directed around Chandlers Lane and Dock areas. The performance marks a 25th anniversary since the band’s formation and follows their This Morning appearance.
A roundup of continuing festival talk across Scotland and the UK. Belladrum in the Highlands has named Fatboy Slim, James and Amy Macdonald as headliners for 2027, with Reading/Leeds, Glastonbury, Download and TRNSMT still shaping up. Primavera Sound 2027 and TRNSMT remain unresolved as organisers weigh acts and schedules.
Shovel Dance Collective’s third album Everything in Readiness fuses traditional English folklore with experimental noise and left-wing politics, delivering a head-spinning, uncompromising listen that redefines what British folk can be.
The Guardian reviews of Flo & Joan’s With Feeling live show, noting how the duo blend musical comedy with sharper social commentary, perform new material alongside classics, and expand their stage presence on tour.