Stereogum — When the Oasis reunion tour kicked off with a pair of shows in Cardiff last weekend, Richard Ashcroft was on hand as the opening act. Both nights, the Verve frontman — the Gallagher brothers’ friend and fellow Britpop-era star — went on seco... more info

Magnet Magazine — 25 years ago today, Richard Ashcroft released debut album Alone With Everybody. The pleasures of the damned. Read our review of the essential anniversary edition of Verve masterpiece Urban Hymns: The post Richard Ashcroft Released Debut Album “Alon... more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, the Verve released A Northern Soul. This is music. Read our review of the essential reissue of the Verve album that came next: The post The Verve Released “A Northern Soul” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — It’s been seven years since Richard Ashcroft last put out music of his own, though he hasn’t been totally absent. In 2019, the Verve frontman finally won back the rights to “Bitter Sweet Symphony” from the Rolling Stones, and a few years l... more info

Obscure Sound — Warming doses of adoration compels amidst a soaring pop, shoegaze, and electro-pop melding on “accelerate our love,” a single out today from Coventry-based quartet SENSES. “We can accelerate our love,” caressing vocals enamor throughout, comp... more info

Stereogum — Lauren Mayberry loves performing covers. On her last tour, the Chvrches singer tackled Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus,” the 1975’s “Paris,” Texas’ “Say What You Want,” amongst other tunes. On Tuesday (Jan. 28), she kicked off her... more info

Antimusic Rock — Universal Studios / Republic Records / Verve Records release the most-anticipated soundtrack of the year, Wicked: The Soundtrack more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Nick McCabe (Verve). Sit and wonder. Read our review of the essential reissue of the Verve’s Urban Hymns: The post Happy Birthday Nick McCabe (Verve) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The memorable cruise also featured 3 Doors Down, Buckcherry, The Verve Pipe, and more. Creed and Friends Welcomed With Arms Wide Open on Summer of ’99 Cruise: Recap + Photos Liz Ramanand more info

Stereogum — In 2022, Matthew Houck, who performs as Phosphorescent, shared The Full Moon Project, a collection of a dozen covers (including tracks by Fleetwood Mac and Nick Lowe) released one at a time every full moon. Today, he’s announcing Revelator — h... more info