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Sony Music to Shutter Newly Unionized Punk Merch Warehouse
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Godzilla Gets F*cking Nuked in New Trailer for Minus Zero: Watch
This November, the cast of Godzilla Minus One returns for more giant lizard action. Godzilla Gets F*cking Nuked in New Trailer for Minus Zero: Watch Liz Shannon Miller
Keith Richards Reveals Secret to Living Long: “Be a Good Boy”
At 82, The Rolling Stones guitarist says the key to staying alive is less rock excess and more early bedtimes Keith Richards Reveals Secret to Living Long: “Be a Good Boy” Chris Coplan
Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward Reveals He Uses Wheelchair But Vows He’s “Not in Retirement”
The legendary metal drummer needs a wheelchair to get around, but says he can still walk short distances. Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward Reveals He Uses Wheelchair But Vows He’s “Not in Retirement” Spencer Kaufman
Bonnie Tyler, RIP
Bonnie’s hits included worldwide smash “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” and “It’s a Heartache.”
Getdown Services share “saddest song we’ve ever written” with downbeat new single ‘Cha Cha Slide’
It is the latest taster from the Bristol duo's upcoming album 'Massive Champion' The post Getdown Services share “saddest song we’ve ever written” with downbeat new single ‘Cha Cha Slide’ appeared first on NME .
Madonna bringing “Club Confessions” to Knockdown Center ft. Stuart Price, Fcukers, Honey Dijon & more
She’s also headlining the World Cup Final Halftime Show later this month, whic Just Bieber, Burna Boy, Coldplay, and more have been added to.
Listen to Ed O’Brien’s haunting new solo song ‘Abbeycwmhir’
It was previously made available as a seven inch vinyl single The post Listen to Ed O’Brien’s haunting new solo song ‘Abbeycwmhir’ appeared first on NME .
Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75
The Welsh singer of “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and Footloose hit “Holding Out for a Hero” died after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery
Watch The Vaccines air new song ‘Ten Years Too Far’ at Mad Cool 2026
Foo Fighters, Wolf Alice, The Last Dinner Party and more also performed on the opening night of the Madrid bash The post Watch The Vaccines air new song ‘Ten Years Too Far’ at Mad Cool 2026 appeared first on NME .
Bonnie Tyler, Singer of “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” Dead at 75
She was an icon of the 1980s with her powerful, gritty voice. Bonnie Tyler, Singer of “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” Dead at 75 Travis Bland
The Mary Wallopers on “Irish expression” and “heavier” new album ‘Paddywhackery’: “If the English knew what happened, they wouldn’t be so quick to be marching with St George’s crosses”
The rebel folk band spoke to NME about the isolation of being Irish in England, the fallout of having their Victorious 2025 set cut off, not shying away from "saying something that’s right", and more, as they share new single ‘Landlord's Demise’ The post The Mary Wallopers on “Irish expression” and “heavier” new album ‘Paddywhackery’: “If the English knew what happened, they wouldn’t be so quick to be marching with St George’s crosses” appeared first on NME .
Harry Styles has been given a gold Blue Peter badge
"This might be my proudest achievement" The post Harry Styles has been given a gold Blue Peter badge appeared first on NME .
The Rolling Stones launch ‘Foreign Tongues’ with “iconic” London drone show and star-studded party – with Sam Fender, Daniel Craig and more
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood also performed new track 'Ringing Hollow' live The post The Rolling Stones launch ‘Foreign Tongues’ with “iconic” London drone show and star-studded party – with Sam Fender, Daniel Craig and more appeared first on NME .
Bonnie Tyler dies “unexpectedly” after “illness” aged 75
The legendary Welsh singer was best known for her hits 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' and 'Holding Out For A Hero' The post Bonnie Tyler dies “unexpectedly” after “illness” aged 75 appeared first on NME .
Root and Branch: An Interview with Nuhara
Sicilian trio Nuhara have produced one of the best albums of the year in their debut, Rama. They speak to Patrick Clarke about how the discovery that a member's grandfather had been recorded by Alan Lomax led to a deep dive into the island's traditional worksongs, from which they've drawn a record of ferocious power and remarkable sonic scope Photo by Pietro Motisi Photo by Ivan-Di-Vita In 2016, the ethnomusicologist, anthropologist and folklorist Anna Lomax Wood was in Palermo for a conference. While there, she and a friend decided to take a trip to some of the Sicilian villages that her father, Alan Lomax, had visited in the 1950s to take field recordings of local folk singing. The Association Of Cultural Equity,... The post Root and Branch: An Interview with Nuhara appeared first on The Quietus .
Justin Bieber joins line-up for Chris Martin’s FIFA World Cup final halftime show alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The Canadian pop star will perform during the tournament's first-ever, Super Bowl-style event in New Jersey on July 19 The post Justin Bieber joins line-up for Chris Martin’s FIFA World Cup final halftime show alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS appeared first on NME .
The Fading of the Sun and Glooming of the Dusk: Metallica Live in London
Tariq Goddard heads to the City of London Stadium to see a live institution intent on conquering a vast space. Live photography by Brett Murray Like a culture that becomes a civilisation, a band that evolves into an institution ceases to be judged on purely artistic terms. This is never more true than when the arc of a career grows thicker rather than taller, the music sturdier though no longer sexy, the outward churn less intent on covering new ground than building a wall round existing achievements. Having become very good at what they do, outside interest in a band invariably shifts to less flattering angles than those that show off their alleged proficiencies. For preeminent titans in their field and... The post The Fading of the Sun and Glooming of the Dusk: Metallica Live in London appeared first on The Quietus .
The Expanding Universe: New Avatar by Kelela
The new album from the Washington DC-born singer makes a strong case for the argument that R&B is the most versatile, wide-ranging genre on the block Photo credit: 91 Rules To read some of the press surrounding the lead-up to Kelela’s third album, you would be forgiven for thinking the American artist had made her “rock album”, à la, say, Charli XCX. Kelela’s previous records staked her claim as a Black queer female R&B artist in alt electronic music spaces, as equally at home in the club as the bedroom. But long before becoming something of a cult figure for challenging perceptions of genre, she cut her teeth in the Washington DC indie scene, and the marketing around New Avatar almost seemed... The post The Expanding Universe: New Avatar by Kelela appeared first on The Quietus .
Sha Ray & DJ Haram – Critical Thot
Sha Ray & DJ Haram Critical Thot A thrilling exploration of sexual politics from the Bay Area-based rapper/producer and New Jersey-born beat maker Critical Thot by Sha Ray & DJ Haram The second ‘Thot Daughter’, the first single from the Indiana-born rapper Sha Ray’s debut full-length album, dropped on Backwoodz Studioz, the heady, increasingly adored label co-founded by Billy Woods, it immediately became one of most unique singles in the roster’s history. Home to the disparate funhouse mirror productions of Kenny Segal, the sonic trickery of E L U C I D, the backpack beats of Blockhead, there had still never been anything quite like this: club-ready, Southern-flavoured, and undoubtedly raunchy. The Drake bed-squeaks even make an appearance. With direct, MPC-production, thick, club-ready drums and... The post Sha Ray & DJ Haram – Critical Thot appeared first on The Quietus .
“Like Bats in Palmtrees” — New Compilation “AMERICAN GRAVE: Gothic Punk and Deathrock USA: 1978-1988” Announced!
“Like bats in palmtrees.” Futurismo has announced AMERICAN GRAVE Gothic Punk / Deathrock USA: 1978-1988, a new compilation devoted to the haunted, feral, and distinctly American mutation of goth, punk,… The post “Like Bats in Palmtrees” — New Compilation “AMERICAN GRAVE: Gothic Punk and Deathrock USA: 1978-1988” Announced! appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Buzz Kull and Kontravoid Join Forces for Fall North American Tour
Two of dark electronic music’s most commanding forces are joining together for a fall run across North America. Buzz Kull and Kontravoid will bring their body-lit blend of darkwave, EBM,… The post Buzz Kull and Kontravoid Join Forces for Fall North American Tour appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
27 New Songs Out Today
Hear new songs by Radie Peat (Lankum), Genesis Owusu, Madi Diaz, Citizen, The Mountain Goats, Disgusting Sisters, Cornelius, Squirrel Flower, Amon Amarth, Asher Lack, and more
Jon Hamm and John Slattery Put Their Music Knowledge to the Test in Track Star Versus
The Man Men co-stars face off in Track Star Versus, calling out songs by Bad Bunny, The National, Tom Petty, Miles Davis, and more ahead of their new film. Jon Hamm and John Slattery Put Their Music Knowledge to the Test in Track Star Versus Alex Krinsky