In February 2016, Stone Temple Pilots launched an online audition for a new vocalist, stating, “If you think you have what it takes to front this band, record with this band, and tour with this band, we would dig hearing from you.”
In February 2016, the band released a joint single with the Sireen choir from Estonia called “The Universe Explodes into a Billion Photons of Pure White Light” which was recorded at their second session for Marc Riley on his 6 Music show.
On December 1, 2015, Awolnation released a B-side track from Run named “Wichita Panama” for Red Bull Records “Red Bull 20-Before-16” December event. Later, in February 2016, Awolnation released the videoclip for the song “Woman Woman” for Red Bull Records.
In February 2016, Lee said the band was working on the six-LP vinyl box set titled The Ultimate Collection , which includes all three studio albums, the previously unreleased 2000 demo CD Origin , the rarities compilation album Lost Whispers , a studio version of the tour intro “Lost Whispers”,…
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In February 2016, it was reported that Byrne, who had a radio gig at Halifax’s Live 105 FM , was also trying out to be the new vocalist for Stone Temple Pilots .
In late February, the band announced the London shows originally scheduled for 15 and 16 April at Shepherd’s Bush Empire would instead take place on 20 and 21 May 2016 at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town due to structural issues at the original venue which caused many gigs to…
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In February 2016, Kent was inducted into the Swedish Music Hall of Fame.
In a performance at Maida Vale , Bloc Party gave “The Good News” its live debut; hours later, “The Love Within” was featured as “Hottest Record in the World” by Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 . Okereke revealed the band’s upcoming fifth album is set to be titled Hymns…
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On January 29, 2016, the band’s label Procrastinate! Music Traitors revealed a list of the year’s upcoming releases, including a new Brand New album.
On 25 January 2016, Gore announced a projected return to the recording studio in April, with both Gore and Gahan having already written and demoed new songs.