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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Saint Etienne Announce Final Album, Share Video for New Song 'Glad': Watch
All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by Pitchfork editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Saint Etienne's Sarah Cracknell, Pete Wiggs, and Bob Stanley, photo by Rob Baker Ashton Saint Etienne have announced announced a new album, and they're saying it's their final one. International, the British indie-pop trio's follow-up to The Night, is out September 5 via Heavenly. The new album is led by the single 'Glad,' which was co-written and co-produced with the Chemical Brothers' Tom Rowlands and features Doves' Jez Williams on guitar. Watch the accompanying video, directed by Scrub, below. 'We asked Tom if he had any songs in progress that might suit Saint Etienne, and he sent a backing track that he'd been working on with Jez from Doves,' Saint Etienne vocalist Sarah Cracknell said in a statement. 'We fell in love with it straight away, and the top line melody and words for 'Glad' came easy.' Pete Wiggs added, 'The song is about taking pleasure in everyday things like nature and the outdoors when life is otherwise getting you down.' Along with Tom Rowlands and Jez Williams, International has contributions from Confidence Man, Erol Alkan, Vince Clarke, Nick Heyward, Orbital's Paul Hartnoll, and Xenomania's Tim Powell. Formed in London in 1990, by childhood friends Wiggs and Bob Stanley, Saint Etienne put out two singles that same year—'Kiss and Make Up' and their cover of Neil Young's 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart'—before they added Cracknell for 'Nothing Can Stop Us.' All three songs appeared on the band's 1991 debut, Foxbase Alpha, which kicked off a decade-defining run of albums, most notable among them 1993's sophomore effort So Tough, 1994's Tiger Bay, and 1998's Good Humor. Wiggs, Stanley, and Cracknell became beloved for their blend of twee indie-pop and contemporary club sound, which balanced an alluringly cosmopolitan sheen with charm, wit, and approachability. After 2005's Tales From Turnpike House, Saint Etienne took an extended break from recording. Since their return, in 2012, with Words and Music by Saint Etienne, however, the band has consistently put out new records, among them Home Counties (2017) and I've Been Trying to Tell You (2021). According to a press release, 'The group aren't splitting up as such—they still remain the best of friends after 35 years recording together—but they don't feel like they want to go on forever and wanted to go out with a bang.' Read about Saint Etienne's Foxbase Alpha in 'The 25 Best Indie-Pop Albums of the 1990s.' $33.00, Rough Trade International: 01 Glad 02 Dancing Heart 03 The Go Betweens [ft. Nick Heyward] 04 Sweet Melodies 05 Save It for a Rainy Day 06 Fade 07 Brand New Me [ft. Confidence Man] 08 Take Me to the Pilot 09 Two Lovers 10 Why Are You Calling 11 He's Gone 12 The Last Time Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Electric Picnic fans given last chance to secure tickets ahead of 2025 festival
Fans who missed out on tickets to this year's Electric Picnic have been handed a final opportunity to seal their place at the Co Laois festival this summer. Three is offering hopeful festival-goers a chance to obtain the last available tickets as they make their return to Ireland's most iconic music festival. Electric Picnic 2025, which boasts a star-studded lineup featuring the likes of Hozier, Chappell Roan and Fatboy Slim, will take place at Stradbally Estate this August. The festival initially sold out within hours after tickets went on sale back in August 2024. A limited number of tickets were made available for purchase last month but were snapped up in just over 15 minutes. Fans who have been unable to get their hands on tickets have been given one final chance to secure a coveted pass thanks to mobile operator and Electric Picnic partners, Three. Three is stepping in with an exclusive offer through Three+, giving customers access to last chance tickets. Three customers will have the chance to redeem an exclusive pre-sale code to get the final tickets for the festival. Final tickets will then go on sale on Wednesday, May 28, at 10am via the Three+ app. Electric Picnic 2025 also marks the return of Three's Charge & Chill Station, positioned at the heart of the main arena offering festival goers a well-earned escape without straying too far from the buzz. Three customers can enjoy unbeatable views of the main stage from a dedicated viewing platform, while recharging both their phones and themselves. Expect everything from secret performances to immersive experiences and surprises all in the unbeatable atmosphere of the popular Three Charge & Chill Station. Electric Picnic takes place from August 29-31 and last week organisers s revealed more than 40 new acts who will take to the stage at Stradbally Estate this summer. Alongside Sam Fender and Kings of Leon, who were confirmed to appear at this year's festival back in March, this year's line-up is also set to feature huge acts such as Becky Hill, Confidence Man, The Kooks, Barry Can't Swim and Lord Huron Estonia Eurovision star Tommy Cash, as well as Dutch Eurovision favourite Joost, are also on the bill, along with a host of top Irish artists such as Orla Gartland KhakiKid, Amble, Bell X1, Kingfishr, The Academic, Maverick Sabre and Mundy. This year, capacity at the festival has increased once again as organisers have said they will be welcoming 80,000 people to the 600-acre Stradbally Estate in this August.
Sunday World
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Over 40 acts added to Electric Picnic including The Kooks, Becky Hill and Eurovision stars
The largest festival in the country, which already sold out months in advance, will take place in Stradbally, Co Laois, from August 29 to 31 Electric Picnic has revealed more than 40 new acts that will appear alongside headliners like Hozier, Chappell Roan and Fatboy Slim this August. The largest festival in the country, which already sold out months in advance, will take place in Stradbally, Co Laois, from August 29 to 31. Top international acts like Becky Hill, Confidence Man, The Kooks and Lord Huron have been added to the line-up, while Eurovision fans who rated Estonia's entry 'Espresso Macchiato' will be able to see Tommy Cash on stage this summer, joined by last year's Dutch entry Joost. Other acts who will be taking to the stage include Conan Gray and Irish stars like Amble, Kingfishr, Bell X1, Maverick Sabre, The Academic and Aaron Rowe. Around 80,000 people are expected to descend on the 600-acre Stradbally Estate this summer, with a new wave of acts like Suki Waterhouse, Biig Piig, Maribou State, Montell and Barry Can't Swim to join them. Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois News in 90 Seconds - May 23rd The first five headline acts were revealed in March, with Hozier returning to the festival on Friday alongside Chappell Roan, who has soared to mega-stardom and recently won a Grammy. Brit Award winner Sam Fender will take to the main stage on Saturday off the back of his chart-topping third album, followed by the iconic DJ Fatboy Slim and his biggest hits like 'Praise You' and 'Right Here, Right Now'. The fifth headliner announced today is Kings of Leon, who will make their Electric Picnic debut on the Sunday of the festival. Tickets for the 2025 festival completely sold out last August, just days after the 2024 event which featured Kylie Minogue, Noah Kahan, Calvin Harris, The Wolfe Tones, who drew a record-breaking crowd to the Electric Tent the year prior, and Kneecap.
Irish Examiner
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
More than 40 acts added to Electric Picnic lineup
More than 40 new acts have been added to the lineup for Electric Picnic - with organisers also confirming an expansion in capacity for the Stradbally festival. English superstar Becky Hill has been named as the final headliner, helping to close out the weekend on Sunday alongside Kings Of Leon. Other headliners who were previously announced include Hozier, Chappell Roan, Sam Fender and Fatboy Slim. Friday saw an addition of 45 acts for the festivities in August, including international stars Confidence Man, The Kooks, Lord Huron, Barry Can't Swim and Conan Gray. Plenty of Irish names were also added to the bill, including Amble, Kingfishr, Bell X1, Maverick Sabre, The Academic, Orla Gartland, Aaron Rowe and new kid on the block KhakiKid! Fresh off appearing at Eurovision, Tommy Cash will rock up in Stradbally, as will the Dutch act from 2024 Joost. We're over the moon to announce 40+ names have just been added to your Electric Picnic 2025 line-up 🎪✨ We can't wait to see you all down in Stradbally for the best weekend of the summer 🎶⚡ Only 98 days to go! — Electric Picnic (@EPfestival) May 23, 2025 This year's Electric Picnic returns to its end of summer slot, having been moved to an earlier weekend in 2024. It will take place from August 29 to 31 to an increased capacity of 80,000 at Stradbally Estate, an increase of 5,000 on 2024. Picnic fan favourites are set to return, including the Trailer Park, Croí, Salty Dog, Providencia, and Fish Town.
Extra.ie
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Eurovision favourites and homegrown stars join Electric Picnic line-up
The biggest weekend in Irish music just got a whole lot bigger. The countdown to Electric Picnic 2025 is on with festival bosses announcing even more exciting additions to the already stacked lineup. The new exciting acts join the previously announced lineup of Hozier, Chappell Roan, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim and Kings of Leon. The biggest weekend in Irish music just got a whole lot bigger. Pic:Top acts from across the globe will make their way to Stradbally Estate to entertain 80,000 music fans this August, with the latest additions to the lineup proving there's truly something for everybody. Confidence Man, The Kooks, Lord Huron, Barry Can't Swim and Conan Gray have all been revealed in the latest release. They join an impressive roll call of homegrown Irish acts such as Amble, Kingfishr, Bell X1, Maverick Sabre, The Academic, Orla Gartland, Aaron Rowe and KhakiKid. Eurovision fans will also have their moment, as Espresso Macchiato singer Tommy Cash takes to the stage. Joining him on the lineup is Dutch Eurovision favourite Joost, who was famously disqualified from the competition in 2024. The countdown to Electric Picnic 2025 is on, with festival bosses announcing even more exciting additions to the lineup. Pic: Fnati.c Terminus is back and better than ever, providing the beats as the party moves into the night with the likes of AZYR, DJ Heartstring, Ewan McVicar, Girls Don't Sync, Holy Priest and much more. Elsewhere, Irish festival fans were up in arms last month after battling it out for the last of Electric Picnic tickets. With the majority of tickets already sold out well before any acts were announced, eager fans had one last chance to try and nab a ticket or two for the major weekend. The last tickets were snapped up within 15 minutes of the sale going live on Ticketmaster, with those not lucky enough taking to X to vent their frustrations. Electric Picnic will take place from August 29 to August 31.
