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Nottingham’s Finest: Commons Drops Debut EP ‘Clean Living’

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2 years ago

June 1, 2024

Get ready to turn up the volume and hit repeat because Nottingham indie-rockers Commons have just unleashed their highly anticipated debut EP, ‘Clean Living’! Released on May 24th, this EP is packed with infectious energy, vibrant melodies, and a whole lot of rock ‘n’ roll spirit.

Hailed for their unique fusion of indie rock and electronic elements, Commons has been making waves in the Nottingham music scene and beyond. From packed-out shows to radio play across the UK, placements on Apple Music playlists, and glowing reviews from tastemakers, Commons is a band on the rise.

Drawing comparisons to the likes of Kasabian, Foals, and Bloc Party, Commons has crafted a sound that is both commercially accessible and refreshingly alternative. Seamlessly blending lush synth lines with tight guitar riffs, punchy drums, and earworm melodies, the band’s music is a sonic rollercoaster that leaves you craving more.

Speaking about the EP, the band shares: “Clean Living is an ode to our kaleidoscopic taste in music, with each song giving a flare of something exciting that catches your ears leaving you eager for more. There is a wide range of meaning behind each track in this, it’s not solely based on one event or feeling – it’s more focused on telling short stories and experiences.”

Already known for their electrifying live performances, including a sold-out show at Beat The Streets Festival, Commons has received praise from outlets like Earmilk, Ones To Watch, and Fame Magazine. And with upcoming live dates, including a headline show at Rough Trade Nottingham on June 8th, Commons is set to solidify their place as Nottingham’s finest musical export.

So, crank up the volume, hit play on ‘Clean Living’, and get ready to embark on a musical journey you won’t soon forget. Commons is here to rock your world, one electrifying riff at a time!

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Shania Twain Announces Major UK & Ireland Summer Shows for June 2027

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4 hours ago

November 2, 2026

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Shania Twain on horseback with her arms outstretched, wearing a fringed brown jacket and white top, with a red pickup truck and desert landscape behind her

Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning global icon Shania Twain has announced a major run of outdoor shows across the UK and Ireland for June 2027, including headlining State Fayre, the UK’s largest music and BBQ festival, on Saturday 19 June.

The eight-date run begins at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre on 16 June, before Shania heads to Glasgow Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park, State Fayre Festival in Chelmsford, Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields, Live at Powderham in Exeter, Dublin’s Marlay Park, Belsonic in Belfast and finally culminating at Oxfordshire’s Blenheim Palace Festival on 29 June.

Tickets go on general sale on Friday 6 November at 9am.

The announcement follows the release of Little Miss Twain – The Places I’ll Go, the deluxe edition of Shania’s acclaimed seventh studio album, Little Miss Twain. Released this July, Little Miss Twain marked a significant and deeply personal chapter for Shania. After more than three decades as one of the most successful and influential artists in music, the global superstar turned back to the beginning, revisiting the experiences, sounds and memories that shaped her before the world knew her name.

Drawing from her childhood and teenage years growing up in Canada, the acclaimed album traces the roots of her singular sound across country, pop, rock, soul and bluegrass, offering a revealing portrait of the influences behind an artist who would go on to reshape the boundaries of country and pop music. The album also features an exceptional lineup of collaborators, including Tanya Tucker, T Bone Burnett, Ronnie Wood, Josh Homme, Ray Parker Jr., and Toto’s David Paich. With Little Miss Twain – The Places I’ll Go, Shania expands that story, offering an even deeper look at the formative experiences and musical influences behind both the artist and icon she would become.

Also recently released was the audiobook of Shania’s 2011 memoir, From This Moment On, now available with narration from Shania herself. The bestselling book traces her tumultuous rise to stardom and features a new foreword with personal reflections on her journey.

Shania’s influence remains as far-reaching as ever. In 2027, she will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Come On Over and the 25th anniversary of Up!, two era-defining albums that transformed country and pop music, broke barriers around the world and cemented her status as a global icon. With a huge run of live dates in 2027, and a biopic chronicling her life and career also in development, Shania continues to look ahead while celebrating the music and milestones that have defined her extraordinary career.

SHANIA TWAIN, UK & IRELAND 2027
Wed 16 June, Scarborough, Open Air Theatre
Thu 17 June, Glasgow, Glasgow Summer Sessions, Bellahouston Park
Sat 19 June, Chelmsford, State Fayre
Tue 22 June, Cardiff, Blackweir Fields
Thu 24 June, Exeter, Live at Powderham
Sat 26 June, Dublin, Marlay Park
Sun 27 June, Belfast, Belsonic
Tue 29 June, Oxfordshire, Blenheim Palace Festival

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