Vans really need no introduction, especially not the Vans Authentic. They’re the original shoe that define Vans' heritage, since their launch in 1966. They were originally dubbed Style #44 upon their beginnings, however have become known as the Authentic ever since then.

The shoe has become renowned for its durability and versatility, a blank canvas from which creative expression can be explored. Though they began as a style that caught the eye of Southern Californian surfers and skaters, they’ve since expanded into a worldwide brand, and a world renowned product.

Alt-J have released a cryptic teaser video titled '00110011 01110111 01110111' which features some new music, and is rumoured to be lifted from an album called 'Relaxer' with a scheduled June 9th release date.

Watch the teaser below...

UPDATE: The @britishrenaissance account has now been confirmed as fake.

In the lead-up to the release of her new album 'Semper Femina' (out next Friday), Laura Marling has now shared another excellent new song titled 'Nothing, Not Nearly'.

Click here for more info on 'Semper Femina'.

Listen to 'Nothing, Not Nearly' below, as well as 'Wild Fire' and 'Next Time'...

Glass Animals appeared on BBC Radio 6 recently to perform a live session which included new stripped-back versions of 'How To Be A Human Being' album songs, 'Pork Soda' and 'Poplar Street'.

Listen to the live session below...

P.S. Click here to read our latest Glass Animals interview.

In the lead-up to the upcoming release of Alexandra Savior’s debut album, 'Belladonna Of Sadness', she’s now shared 'An Introduction' video which features footage of her in the studio with Alex Turner and James Ford.

Watch the introductory video below...

P.S. Click here to read our latest interview with Alexandra.

In celebration of the release of Ed Sheeran’s new album ‘÷’ - out today! - we’ve compiled a list of things to celebrate about our favourite honorary New Zealander.

Here’s the official low-down on the album:

LORDE IS BACK!!!!! Today on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show, Lorde premiered her new single 'Green Light' and revealed that she’s worked on the entirety of her new album 'Melodrama' with Jack Antonoff - with them co-producing every song together.

Watch the 'Green Light' music video below (which features Lorde dancing on top of a car and Jack playing piano in a bathroom)...

During a live session for BBC Radio 2’s Jo Whiley this week, Maggie Rogers performed a stunning cover of Gwen Stefani’s song 'Cool', as well as her own song 'Alaska'.

Listen to both performances below...

In very sad news, Tegan And Sara have unfortunately announced that they have to cancel their upcoming New Zealand show due to Tegan’s ill health.

Tegan And Sara were due to perform at Auckland’s Bruce Mason Theatre next Saturday on March 11th.

All tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.

About the news, Tegan says: