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The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has finalized the full program and speaker roster for ADE Lab On Track, its dedicated three-day academy program nurturing the next generation of music producers and performing artists. Returning to Lab Village at Westergas, this year’s edition places an emphasis on community, collaboration and creation. Designed exclusively for accepted ADE Lab On Track participants, the curated curriculum bridges grassroots emerging talent with pioneers shaping global club culture. Fotograaf: Jasper ten Tusscher Key additions & program highlights: -Beyond Genre: Daria Kolosova on Building a DJ SetIn a practical masterclass, Ukrainian DJ Daria Kolosova shares how she…
Randy EdelmanGreen Park★★★★☆ 4/5Subscribe to Louder Than War(and help keep independent writing alive) Independent music journalism, interviews, reviews and more. Support LTW and Subscribe There are easier ways for a man with Randy Edelman’s CV to spend his time. He could tour the film scores, take the applause forThe Last of the Mohicansand go home. Instead he has madeGreen Park, a ten-track album of new songs released September 25 on Cherry Red Records, and it is about as far from a victory lap as a record can get. It is small, personal and written from a park bench in the…
Vision returns to Fabrique Milano with one of the most eagerly awaited events of the autumn season: The Martinez Brothers will headline on Friday, October 16, 2026, bringing to Milan two of the most influential figures in the global House scene. Following September’s event, which saw Chris Stassy take centre stage during Milan Fashion Week, Vision returns in October with another carefully curated line up. Chris and Stevie Martinez grew up in the Bronx, surrounded by salsa records, gospel music and New York’s underground scene. Their father, a pastor, introduced them to music and musical instruments from an early age:…
Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Miles TellerNew York-born filmmaker James Gray is, for my taste, just the right amount of grumpy. If you’ve seen any interviews with the man during the press tour for his latest masterpiece Paper Tiger, you will have noticed that he brings to his interviews a deeply critical perspective – not just of modern cinema but of modern society (Capitalism being the big one). Because of this, despite the fact that the types of projects he chooses occupy quite traditional Hollywood territory, what he focuses on within these stories is always socially probing, deeply personal, and…
It’s October 12th! The second week of October is full of activity throughout the Beatles’ lifetime, and– pretty much like every week for them –a windowtheir dramatically changing music and circumstances.It’s around this time in 1966thatRingo and Maureen Starr fly to Spain to visit John Lennon and watch him filming hisnon-Beatles movierole in How I WonTheWar. It’s while staying in Spain that Lennonstarts work on“Strawberry Fields Forever”.There’s a bit of that on YouTube that you should probably hear. A year later,October 18th1967,John and his wife Cynthiaspendthe day at the Motor Show in Earls Court before heading along, with the other…
Genre bending pop sensation Remi Wolf returns with her third studio album, Mud, out now via Island Records. Across eleven tracks, Wolf delivers a warmer, more intimate sound, blending her trademark experimental spirit with rich live instrumentation, infectious melodies and deeply personal storytelling. Featuring previously released singles “Twiggy”, “Bottle” and “I Won’t Cry”, the project marks an exciting evolution in her ever unpredictable artistry.Born from a period of reflection following years of relentless touring, Mud took shape during collaborative writing retreats in Big Bear and Joshua Tree, alongside longtime collaborator Jared Solomon and a close knit group of musicians. Embracing…
Nottingham-based rising artist Maia Sudha introduces herself with her debut single ‘Inconsistent’, a beautifully intimate blend of neo-soul, R&B and pop that has already surpassed 80,000 streams since its independent release on 18 September.Built around stripped back instrumentation and Maia’s rich, soulful vocals, ‘Inconsistent’ explores the vulnerability of new love, overthinking and breaking free from toxic habits. With its late night atmosphere and diary like honesty, the track offers a promising introduction to an artist unafraid to wear her heart on her sleeve.“This song was written for anyone who is still figuring it out,” Maia explains. “It’s essentially a diary…
You can trust Louder Our experienced team has worked for some of the biggest brands in music. From testing headphones to reviewing albums, our experts aim to create reviews you can trust. Find out more about how we review. Van Halen – Eat ‘Em And Smile (Image credit: Warner Bros)Yankee RoseShyboyI’m EasyLadies’ Nite in Buffalo?Goin’ Crazy!Tobacco RoadElephant GunBig TroubleBump And GrindThat’s LifeSpontaneous, raw and a bloody good laugh into the bargain, David Lee Roth’s Eat ’Em & Smile was a massive ‘fuck you’ to those who viewed Diamond Dave’s exit from Van Halen as a rock’n’roll suicide by any other…
Ayra Starr will take Starrgirl across Europe, the UK and North America on a 20-city tour, with Spotify Reserved offering eligible top fans presale access.The tour opens in Cologne on 20 January, reaching London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on 2 February. North American dates run from 18 March in Houston to 14 April in San Francisco. African dates are planned before the end of 2026, with details to follow. Released via Mavin Records/Republic Records, Starrgirl debuted at No. 2 on Spotify’s Top Albums Global chart. The rollout continues with the video for Heaven Baby featuring ZAYN. Spotify Reserved lets eligible US…
A raw, live recording with all the in-the-moment feel of the best performances.Recorded at the Fallout Shelter venue in Norwood, Massachusetts, there is no denying the intensity of the live performance from Wolfe and his band: Madison George on drums, Bassist Connor Quigley, Alan Bailey, keyboards, and Seth Fox on a variety of woodwinds. However, this is exactly the sort of record which divides lovers and haters of live albums.It has the immediacy of a show captured in the moment, with audience reactions kept audible throughout, while keeping a decent mix in the music. So, it sounds “live,” rather than…
Nearly thirty years after Billy Bragg and Wilco first came together to give voice to a collection of previously unheard Woody Guthrie lyrics, Craft Recordings will release Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions on 11th December 2026, bringing together the three existing volumes alongside rare and previously unreleased recordings.Available as a 7-LP + 7″ box set, 4-CD box set and digitally, The Complete Sessions adds 16 previously unreleased recordings from the original sessions, including rare demos, alternate versions and live recordings. The 7-LP set is housed in a deluxe slipcase with a booklet and includes a single-sided 7″ featuring a newly…
Subscribe to Louder Than War(and help keep independent writing alive) Independent music journalism, interviews, reviews and more. Support LTW and Subscribe Louder Than War Fest Manchester • Saturday 13 March 2027The Wedding Present + more across Manchester Academy. See the line and Get Tickets Band Of HorsesManchester Albert Hall10th October 2026Captivating southern rockers play their charming debut and many other classics at a similarly lovely Manchester Albert Hall. Sam Lambeth dusts off his best – or, to be more appropriate, worst – baseball cap and plaid shirt to review.Manchester’s Albert Hall has the ornate, hallowed beauty of an idyllic church,…