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Perth Now
10 hours ago
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- Perth Now
The Hives' frontman Pelle Almqvist declares the group is at ‘peak' of its powers
The Hives' frontman Pelle Almqvist thinks the band is at the 'peak' of its powers. Pelle, 46, made the comments during an interview with NME, following a livestream by the group from Mexico City where they unveiled their new record The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — the follow-up to 2023's The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons. He said: 'After 30 years of being a band, we're at the peak of our powers. That doesn't happen a lot.' His declaration comes as The Hives have announced a run of intimate UK shows to celebrate the release of their upcoming album. The new album has been described by the group as 'so full of energy, joy, anger and life that you will be questioning reality as you have known it'. To mark the album's arrival, The Hives will perform a series of small-venue shows across the UK, beginning on 30 August at Nottingham's Rescue Rooms. The run continues with dates at Arts Club in Liverpool on 31 August and Leeds' Brudenell Social Club on 1 September. A special London performance at HERE at Outernet — in collaboration with Rough Trade — is scheduled for 2 September, before the band closes out the dates at Brighton's Concorde 2 on 3 September. The band said in a statement on Instagram: 'COME ONE, COME ALL! The Hives will be gracing intimate venues across the wondrous United Kingdom.' Tickets for the gigs go on sale at 10am BST on Friday (30.07.25.) The announcement follows the release of new single Legalize Living, a riff-driven track taken from the forthcoming album. It comes after earlier releases Enough Is Enough — which debuted in April — and Paint A Picture. Discussing Enough Is Enough, Pelle said: 'I think Enough Is Enough got picked as a single really early when there were demos because our manager thought it would sell concert tickets. '(The record company) wanted to release that first because it's got a big riff and it's a perfect tempo for a crowd to jump up and down. 'It got picked so early when the other songs weren't done, but I really like how it starts: 'Everyone's a little f****** b****…'. 'That's as close to political commentary as you're gonna get! Basically, 'F*** both sides.'' The Hives — completed by Nicholaus Arson, Vigilante Carlstroem, Chris Dangerous and The Johan and Only — will also embark on a full UK and European tour later in the year. The dates include arena shows at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Aviva Studios in Manchester, and Alexandra Palace in London. Joining them on the tour are Yard Act, who will serve as support for all UK and EU dates. Announcing the support slot, Pelle said: 'That's right! Your king has spoken. Yard Act will be joining The Hives, not just at their Alexandra Palace show but on the whole UK/EU tour. 'A worthy contender, let's see if they can handle The Hives.'
Japan Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
JT picks: What not to miss at Fuji Rock 2025
Summer festival season is here — and The Japan Times team is heading to the mountains of Niigata Prefecture for a weekend of blistering riffs, hypnotic grooves and unforgettable moments at Fuji Rock Festival. From high-octane punk to Mercury Prize-winning rap and viral TikTok hits, here are some of the acts we're most excited to catch. Philip Brasor, contributing writer Mdou Moctar (Friday, 3:50 p.m., White Stage): There's an abundance of skilled guitarists this year, but if you're mainly into shredding, then this Niger singer-songwriter is the act to see. As a master of so-called desert blues he leans psychedelic, with a clear, dense tone that cuts through metal. His singing and politically charged Tuareg poetry are just as heavy. Little Simz (Sunday, 5 p.m., Green Stage): Of the three Mercury Prize-winners at Fuji '25, this London rapper is the biggest sales-wise, not to mention the most personal. Her beats scan rock as much as they do Afrobeat or R&B, but it's the melodic nature of her flow that pulls you in. If she's in the right mood, she could be the festival highlight because that's what personal's all about. The Hives (Sunday, 8:10 p.m., Red Marquee): Howlin' Pelle Almqvist and his Swedish garage rockers first appeared at Fuji when they were neophytes and now qualify as this year's legacy act. They haven't changed their rock 'n' roll burlesque shtick over the decades, while miraculously maintaining a raw capability for crunchy, tuneful riffs. Too bad they're playing at the same time as the excellent Hitsujibungaku, so if you have to choose, remember: The Hives are much funnier. Johan Brooks, contributing photographer Creepy Nuts (Sunday, Green Stage, 3:00 p.m.): Still riding high on their viral, chart-smashing hit 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born,' hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts are set to unleash an eccentric rampage on the festival's main stage. kanekoayano (Sunday, Red Marquee, 6:00 p.m.): Now appearing as kanekoayano, singer-songwriter Ayano Kaneko shifts from being a soloist backed by a band to fronting a unified project that gives her longtime collaborators room to shine as they perform their rich, emotional sound. Radwimps (Sunday, Green Stage, 7:00 p.m.): From this longtime album charts fixture, you can expect a set that'll feel like a scene out of a Makoto Shinkai anime film. Alyssa I. Smith, staff writer Vaundy (Friday, Green Stage, 7:00 p.m.): One of Japan's biggest hitmakers of the 2020s, Vaundy brings his genre-blurring pop to Fuji Rock's main stage ahead of headliner Fred Again.. With 17 songs topping 100 million streams, the Gen Z singer-songwriter's gift for addictive melodies promises emotional highs and a soundtrack for your summer memories. Balming Tiger (Saturday, White Stage, 2:00 p.m.): Landing right in the middle of the Fuji Rock weekend, Balming Tiger delivers a burst of pure infectious fun that will have you dancing in no time. This 11-member South Korean collective defies K-pop conventions with a chaotic, genre-hopping blend of hip-hop, pop, rock and electronica. Bolstered by wacky choreography and creative visuals, their live shows are gleefully unpredictable. Hitsujibungaku (Sunday, White Stage, 8:10 p.m.): This year marks the fourth time alt-rock trio Hitsujibungaku has played Fuji Rock, having first appeared on the Rookie A Go-Go stage back in 2016. Known for their slow-burning rock, the band has shifted from the indie circuit to become a rising international name with tours in the U.S. and U.K. this year. Expect a stirring nighttime set made all the more cinematic thanks to the surrounding forests of Naeba. Patrick St. Michel, contributing writer Summer Eye (Friday, Orange Echo, 12:25 p.m.): Former Siamese Cats vocalist Tomoyuki Natsume's solo project brings a tropical breeze and dance-ready pulse to rock. Live, he's unpredictable and always eager to head into the crowd to bring the coastal vibes closer to listeners, making this a great set to enter the first day's afternoon. mei ehara (Saturday, Field of Heaven, 11:30 a.m.): Singer-songwriter mei ehara crafts hypnotic grooves that can be laid-back and enveloping in equal measures. Ahead of a new album this fall, this set at the Field of Heaven offers a chance to see what she's been cooking up. If it's too early, though, catch American artist Faye Webster's performance later in the day at the White Stage, as the two have collaborated and ehara is bound to make an appearance. TV Tairiku Ondo (Monday, Rookie-A-Go-Go, 1 a.m.): Close out your Fuji Rock with a reminder that the kids are alright. The Sapporo group went viral while still in high school thanks to the fidgety rock onslaught of 'Ore ni Shinjitsu o Oshiete Kure!!' ('Tell Me the Truth!!'), the most unlikely TikTok hit of the decade. Save a little energy for the group's whirlwind live show late Sunday night. Mark Thompson, staff writer Otoboke Beaver (Friday, 12:10 p.m., White Stage): Skip the cappuccino. Get the adrenaline shot you need to start the day with this riot grrrl-inspired hardcore quartet, who rarely play songs over two minutes. Stomping in the footsteps of Shonen Knife and Afrirampo, their high-energy thrash mixes the raw power of garage and punk with generous dollops of Kansai humor. Be prepared to laugh and mosh. Hyukoh & Sunset Rollercoaster (Friday, 5 p.m., Green Stage): Torrents of creativity cascade out of this recently formed Taiwan-South Korea collaboration. Little is predictable about this 10-piece conglomeration, who blend city pop, yacht rock and psychedelia, projecting a vibe that is smooth and sometimes goofy but rarely self-indulgent. Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso (Saturday, 11 a.m., Green Stage): Ever since their Tiny Desk Concert went viral, the star of this Argentine duo has been skyrocketing. Having zipped around the international festival circuit this spring and summer, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso will open for Kendrick Lamar on the Latin America leg of his Grand National tour this fall. Their genre — trap, hip-hop, funk — isn't important; the groove's the thing, and it's extremely well honed and bolstered by a large yet tight band. With their Python-esque stage productions, Ca7riel & Paco are bound to make their Japan debut a memorable one. Fuji Rock Festival takes place at Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata Prefecture, from July 25-27. For more information, visit
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Hives Announce First Australian Tour In A Decade For July 2025
The Hives are returning down under for the first time since 2015. The Swedish rock juggernauts have announced an Australian headline tour for July, hitting four huge stages across the nation. The legendary garage rock five-piece will kick things off in Fremantle on Thursday, 17th July before heading to Melbourne on Saturday, 19th, Sydney on Wednesday, 23rd and wrapping up in Brisbane on Thursday, 24th July. The tour announcement also arrives on a wave of other huge news from The Hives, in the form of a brand new album. The band's seventh long-player, dubbed The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, will reach our ears on Friday, 29th August (pre-order here). We've also received our first cut of the new record, in the form of the high-octane new single Enough Is Enough (listen above). 'Who in their right mind would start a song like this? No one but The Hives,' the band teases in a press statement. 'They are here again sooner than you expected and they have had enough of everyone at this point. Hence the title. Dig? Dig.' You can take the track for a spin up above, or suss all the dates and details of The Hives' 2025 Australian tour down below. Thursday 17 July - Metropolis | Fremantle, WA - Saturday 19 July - Forum | Melbourne, VIC - Wednesday 23 July – Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW - Thursday 24 July – The Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD - FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE via Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday, 8th April (12pm local time) or until presale allocation exhausted TICKETS ON SALE : Thursday, 10th April (12pm local time) The Hives Frontman Just Put His Hand Up To Replace Brian Johnson In AC/DC REVIEW: AC/DC + The Hives – Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Brisbane 12/11/15 The Hives Lose $2.8 Million Law Suit To The Cardigans The post The Hives Announce First Australian Tour In A Decade For July 2025 appeared first on Music Feeds.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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Watch Dua Lipa Sing a Surprise Cover of Lorde's ‘Royals'
You can call her Queen Li? At her Auckland, New Zealand, concert Wednesday (April 2), Dua Lipa paid tribute to the country's biggest pop star by performing a cover of Lorde's 'Royals.' In clips from the show, the 'Levitating' artist looks glamorous in a lacy black bodysuit and fuzzy cream shawl as she commands the stage at Spark Arena. 'We're bigger than we ever dreamed, and I'm in love with being queen,' she sings over the lush harmonies of her backup singers, holding up her hands in the shape of a crown above her head. 'And we'll never be royals/ It don't run in our blood/ That kind of luxe just ain't for us/ We crave a different kind of buzz.' More from Billboard Dua Lipa 'Levitating' Win, Tony Bennett Family Feud, Del Villar Guilty Verdict & More Music Law The Hives Plot World Tour to Accompany New Album, 'The Hives Forever Forever The Hives' Morgan Wallen Launches 'Get Me to God's Country' Merch Following 'SNL' Walk-Off 'Let me be your ruler/ You can call me queen bee,' Dua continues, dancing along to the music as fans in the crowd loudly sing the lyrics with her. 'And baby, I'll rule/ Let me live that fantasy.' The 'Royals' cover was a special treat for the fans at her show in Auckland, where she's set to perform a second sold-out night at Spark Arena on Friday (April 4). Dua will next bring her Radical Optimism Tour — supporting 2024's album of the same name — to Europe for a slew of dates in the spring and summer, followed by North America and Latin America in the fall. Released in 2013, 'Royals' marked the 'Green Light' singer's debut single and breakout smash, spending nine weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track later found a home on Lorde's first album, Pure Heroine, which bowed at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Lorde hasn't released an album since 2021's Solar Power. She's been steadily teasing in recent months that she's back in the studio, however, and appeared on Charli xcx 'girl, so confusing' remix last year. Watch Dua sing Lorde's 'Royals' in Auckland below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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The Hives Announce New Album The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, 2025 Tour
The post The Hives Announce New Album The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, 2025 Tour appeared first on Consequence. The Hives have announced their new album, The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, out August 29th via Play It Again Sam. They've also revealed a 2025 world tour and unveiled first single 'Enough Is Enough.' Stream it below. Co-produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt and Mike D of the Beastie Boys, the group's seventh album features 13 tracks recorded at a pair of studios in Stockholm: ABBA member Benny Andersson's Riksmixningsverket and a separate facility used by Yung Lean and the YEAR0001 label. Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme also contributed to the LP in an unspecified capacity. 'Enough Is Enough' is a kickass, propulsive track with lyrics perfect for these frustrating times: 'Everyone's a little fuckin' bitch/ And I am getting sick and tired of it/ When to the doctor/ Cause I was sick/ Sick of everybody's bullshit.' Watch the Eik Kockum-directed video below. Kicking off on April 12th in New York City, The Hives' expansive tour will also feature shows in North American cities like Austin, Los Angeles, and Vancouver, as well as dates across the UK/Europe and Australia. See the schedule below. Tickets will first be available through an artist pre-sale (get access by pre-ordering the album here) on Tuesday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m. local time, followed by a Live Nation pre-sale (use code DANCE) on Wednesday, April 9th at 10:00 am local time. The general on-sale begins on Friday, April 11th via Ticketmaster. The Hives released their last album, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, in 2023. Artwork: Tracklist: 01. (introduction) 02. Enough Is Enough 03. Hooray Hooray Hooray 04. Bad Call 05. Paint a Picture 06. O.C.D.O.D 07. Legalize Living 08. (interlude) 09. Roll Out the Red Carpet 10. Born a Rebel 11. They Can't Hear the Music 12. Path of Most Resistance 13. The Hives Forever Forever The Hives The Hives 2025 Tour Dates: 04/12 – New York, NY @ Rough Trade / Indieplaza 07/17 – Fremantle, WA @ Metropolis Freo 07/19 – Melbourne, AU @ Forum 07/22 – Sydney, AU @ Enmore Theatre 07/23 – Sydney, AU @ Enmore Theatre 07/24 – Brisbane, AU @ Fortitude Music Hall 07/26 – Yuzawa, JP @ Fuji Rock 09/08 – Austin, TX @ Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater 09/09 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues 09/10 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues 09/12 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre 09/13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center 09/15 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall 09/16 – Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore Ballroom 09/17 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo 09/19 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades 09/20 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield 09/22 – Del Mar, CA @ The Sound 09/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium 10/16 – Oslo, NO @ Sentrume Scene 10/18 – Copenhagen, DK @ KB Hall 10/21 – Berlin, DE @ Colombia Halle 10/24 – Munich, DE @ Zenith 10/25 – Leipzig, DE @ Haus Auensee 10/26 – Vienna, AT @ Gasometer 10/28 – Zurich, CH @ Xtra 10/29 – Milan, IT @ Alcatraz 10/31 – Barcelona, ES @ Sant Jordi Club 11/02 – Madrid, ES @ Wizink 11/04 – Lisbon, PT @ Sagres Campo Pequeno 11/19 – Brussels, BE @ Forest National 11/20 – Paris, FR @ Le Zenith 11/22 – Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS 11/24 – Cardiff, UK @ Utilitia Arena 11/26 – Glasgow, UK @ Ovo Hydro 11/28 – Manchester, UK @ Aviva Studios 11/29 – London, UK @ Alexandra Palace 12/01 – Cologne, DE @ Palladium 12/02 – Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle 12/03 – Hamburg, DE @ Sporthalle 12/06 – Stockholm, SE @ Avicii Arena The Hives Announce New Album The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, 2025 Tour Eddie Fu Popular Posts Morgan Wallen Walks Off SNL Stage: "Get Me to God's Country" Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Received 125 FCC Complaints Chet Hanks Recreates Forrest Gump Scenes with Tom Hanks in New Music Video: Watch Jessica Simpson's Advice to Singers: 'Drink Snake Sperm' Venues Booked on Brand New's Tour Disable Social Media Comments Gorillaz Confirm 2025 Release for New Album Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
