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David Gilmour’s New Website Could Mean New Album Soon

The official website of Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour has had a mysterious refresh. I think this could mean a new album and tour are about to be announced imminently. Get our Newsletter and follow on Twitter to hear about the album and tour when it is announced. The website features a silhouetted person on a background that looks like a snippet of a larger image. I did some poking around his webpage looking for clues in file names, meta data on the two images and other web trickery. I was looking for some kind of sign as to that the new album might be called, or any info. Unfortunately, I found nothing! The image below reminds me of the “wire man” sculpture from the On An Island album. David’s wife and lyricist/author Polly Samson has been posting lots of photos of David over the past couple of years. He has been...

Have You Got it Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

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Sky Arts Pink Floyd Night featuring Syd Barrett Biopic

There are 5 great programs to watch on Sky Arts this coming Saturday 27th April in what looks like a real treat for Pink Floyd fans. There is a Pink Floyd takeover as they are broadcasting lots of content starting at 6.30pm. This Sky Arts Pink Floyd Night is going to be a great evening. As part of the package, Sky Arts will broadcast the autobiographical film Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. Hopefully we are a step closer to streaming and physical release. Pink Floyd Evening on Sky Arts Itinerary You will be able to watch Syd Art’s Pink Floyd evening on a range of broadcast platforms on Saturday 27th April 2024 starting at 6.30PM GMT to 1.45am the next day. You can watch on Freeview channel 36, Now TV in HD and on the various Sky TV Platforms in the UK....

Nick Masons Saucerful of Secrets at Montreux Jazz Festival in July 2024

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Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets at Montreux Jazz Festival

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets will be calling at Montreux Jazz Festival on Saturday 13th July 2024. They will be performing at the Casio where Pink Floyd originally played in 1970. That concert was part of the Atom Heart Mother World Tour. The Montreux Jazz Festival invites you to join them on a journey back to the iconic Pink Floyd concert at Montreux Casino. Fast forward over 50 years, and the spirit of that legendary event resonates once again with the arrival of Nick Mason. Returning symbolically to the very venue, the renowned drummer is set to revisit the band’s early repertoire. Get Early Bird Tickets Today You can get early bird tickets today if you subscribe to Montreux Jazz Insider. Then you will be able to purchase your tickets today starting at 2 PM, one day ahead of everyone else. The Early Bird ticket sale allows each subscriber to...

Punk Floyd - A Tribute to Pink Floyd

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Punk Floyd – A Tribute to Pink Floyd

“Punk Floyd – A Tribute to Pink Floyd,” a new album released by Cleopatra Records, brings together veteran punk bands like Fear, The Vibrators, and UK Subs to cover Pink Floyd classics. This release marks a historic melding of punk and prog rock, offering a fresh, edgy take on iconic tracks. The album, symbolising the end of a long-standing genre rivalry, is set for release on May 3. Listen to Single Now You can Stream/Download Astronomy Domine single, or pre-save/Pre-Order the album digitally, or buy physical copies from Cleopatra Records on CD or Vinyl. Features tracks by Fear, The Vibrators, UK Subs, Dead Boys, Skids, Anti-Nowhere League, The Members and more! A Long-standing Rivalry Punk rock was in some ways inevitable, a direct response to the musical trends of the early-mid ‘70s that saw rock music become bloated with overly composed, exceedingly long and pompously performed progressive rock of bands...

Nick Mason Pink Floyd Animation Competition DSotM

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Pink Floyd Animation Competition Winner Announced Next Week

The winner of the Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon Animation Competition is set to be announced next week. The competition was announced as part of the Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary and there is £235,000 of prize money up for grabs. I wish I had entered a video now! Sadly, the competition closed in December 2023. I watched a video on Pink Floyd’s Facebook page earlier where Nick Mason explained what happens next with the competition. There is a transcript below of the video. “Hi, I want to let you know that in a weeks time I will be announcing the results of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon animation competition. We’ve been overwhelmed by the responses with over 900 entries. Each one was carefully vetted and a selection made for the nine judges to make their choices. The films came from all over the...

Mark Knopflers Guitar Heroes Going Home Single 2024

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Listen to Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes – Going Home

Mark Knopfler releases a special edition of ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’, produced with Guy Fletcher, featuring an impressive lineup of guitar legends. This includes David Gilmour, Ronnie Wood, Slash, Eric Clapton, and many more. The track notably starts with Jeff Beck’s final recording. Contributions also come from Roger Daltrey and Ringo Starr, among others, adding rich layers to this remarkable collaboration. Artwork for this release is by Sir Peter Blake, known for his work with The Beatles and other famous bands. This project supports the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America, with at least 50% of the net proceeds from the sales being donated to these charities. This recording unites some of the greatest musicians in history for a noble cause, offering support to young individuals battling cancer. Have a listen below and let us know what you think on the forum. Full list of contributors Joan...