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Kid Cudi explains why he’s working with Kanye West again as he, Travis Scott, Young Thug, Rick Ross and more join controversial rapper at huge Chicago shows
“That man is my brother" The post Kid Cudi explains why he’s working with Kanye West again as he, Travis Scott, Young Thug, Rick Ross and more join controversial rapper at huge Chicago shows appeared first on NME .
Pulp give ‘Deep Fried in Kelvin’ live live debut and play other deep cuts and rarities for first time in 20-30+ years at last gig “for a while” at End Of The Road 2026
"But not for ever" The post Pulp give ‘Deep Fried in Kelvin’ live live debut and play other deep cuts and rarities for first time in 20-30+ years at last gig “for a while” at End Of The Road 2026 appeared first on NME .
Watch Noel and Liam Gallagher make first public appearances together outside of Oasis reunion tour at Venice Film Festival
Their documentary, 'Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger', received an eight minute standing ovation at its premiere The post Watch Noel and Liam Gallagher make first public appearances together outside of Oasis reunion tour at Venice Film Festival appeared first on NME .
Jelly Roll Disinvited from Mar-a-Lago Police Fundraiser
The country singer's invitation was withdrawn after he joked about Donald Trump while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jelly Roll Disinvited from Mar-a-Lago Police Fundraiser Alex Young
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Wins Seven Emmys
Meanwhile, Kid Rock's Turning Point USA alternate halftime show was shut out. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Wins Seven Emmys Alex Young
Kid Cudi Defends Standing Up for Kanye West After Concert Appearance
Kid Cudi was responding to criticism from New York radio personality Peter Rosenberg who criticized those uplifting Ye. Kid Cudi Defends Standing Up for Kanye West After Concert Appearance Travis Bland
JAY-Z Brings Out Fugees, Celebrates Beyoncé’s Birthday at London 30th Anniversary Show
The rap icon delivered a 36-song career-spanning set featuring deep cuts, classics from Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, and surprise appearances from Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, DJ Khaled, and Giggs. JAY-Z Brings Out Fugees, Celebrates Beyoncé’s Birthday at London 30th Anniversary Show Alex Young
Bruce Campbell Reveals He Has About Five Years to Live With Cancer
The Evil Dead star said he focused on living with the cancer and not dying from it. Bruce Campbell Reveals He Has About Five Years to Live With Cancer Travis Bland
Nirosta Steel Issues Apology for Following AI Accounts
“I did not realize that a few of the accounts contained highly toxic content, so I deleted my profile.”
Dolly Parton’s Sister, Stella, Calls Out “Fake AI Garbage” in Wake of Death
The country music legend's sister hinted at what some people are using AI to fake, saying Dolly didn't addressed "politics, religion and individuals in the public eye." Dolly Parton’s Sister, Stella, Calls Out “Fake AI Garbage” in Wake of Death Travis Bland
The Darkness announce surprise ‘Crock Of Hits’ intimate London Moth Club show
It comes ahead of their UK arena tour, which kicks off in December The post The Darkness announce surprise ‘Crock Of Hits’ intimate London Moth Club show appeared first on NME .
Big Sean and Kanye West reunite after feud with surprise appearance at Chicago concert
It comes five years after West said signing Big Sean in 2007 was the "worst thing" he's ever done The post Big Sean and Kanye West reunite after feud with surprise appearance at Chicago concert appeared first on NME .
The Coffee House World: Joni Mitchell at the BBC
In an exclusive extract from Tom Hagler’s new book River of Words, the Quietus presents an archive interview between Mitchell and TV presenter Richard Skinner from the BBC’s Saturday Live back in 1983 Joni was in the middle of her world tour, having played in Japan, New Zealand and Australia. Concertgoers in Sydney reported how she’d altered the lyrics to ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ to support the campaign against the Franklin Dam. It was the country’s biggest environmental movement to date and would succeed in halting the project in Tasmania just a few months later. In this interview with Richard Skinner, Joni says the description of her as a singer-songwriter is redundant, given everyone now wrote their own material, specifically referring to Adam... The post The Coffee House World: Joni Mitchell at the BBC appeared first on The Quietus .
Watch Jay-Z bring out Giggs and Lauryn Hill as he kicks off London 30th anniversary shows at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium
The rapper also got the crowd to sing 'Happy Birthday' to Beyoncé, who was watching in a private box The post Watch Jay-Z bring out Giggs and Lauryn Hill as he kicks off London 30th anniversary shows at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium appeared first on NME .
The Suburbs Dream of Violence: J.G. Ballard’s Kingdom Come & England’s Slide towards Fascism
20 years ago this week, J.G. Ballard published his final novel Kingdom Come. In 2026, it feels like he was prophesying the United Kingdom of today, a country in which racism has been institutionalised and the quiet bit is now being shouted out loud. Lous Pattinson returns to the bleakest of Ballard's late-period works and asks whether it's too late to heed the book's warnings Photo by Matt Brown via Wikimedia Commons “Violent? Here, in leafy Surrey? The consumer paradise? It’s hard to believe. Still, you can’t miss the banners and flags, the men in St George’s shirts.” Twenty years ago, J.G. Ballard published what would be his final novel, Kingdom Come. Once a transgressive outlier of British science fiction, by the... The post The Suburbs Dream of Violence: J.G. Ballard’s Kingdom Come & England’s Slide towards Fascism appeared first on The Quietus .
Kontravoid Announces New Album “Sound of the Void — Listen to New Track “Without”
Some artists move between genres as tourists, collecting a new set of surfaces with every release. Kontravoid moves differently. Across skeletal coldwave, heavy EBM, freestyle-informed electro, industrial club music, and… The post Kontravoid Announces New Album “Sound of the Void — Listen to New Track “Without” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
“Oh, What Happens Next?” — Los Angeles Post-Punk Trio Mirror of Venus Open Their Hearts in “Unlock the Door”
I never felt like this before When you close your eyes, unlock the door And I know you are right When I look into your eyes Oh, what happens next?… The post “Oh, What Happens Next?” — Los Angeles Post-Punk Trio Mirror of Venus Open Their Hearts in “Unlock the Door” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
“I Could Die Like This Tonight” — Tania Cassette Surrenders to Fatal Romance in Spellbinding Solo Debut LP “The Death of Me”
In the dead night I will call your name In the dead of night I will fall for pain Will you reach for me as I plead in vain In… The post “I Could Die Like This Tonight” — Tania Cassette Surrenders to Fatal Romance in Spellbinding Solo Debut LP “The Death of Me” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Yeat Appears to Diss Travis Scott on New Track “On Nothing”
First hint: “I’ma put out that flame, it’s fuckin’ lame”
Nominate your favourite UK grassroots music venue to win a bundle of Fender gear
Each voter will also be placed into a special prize draw The post Nominate your favourite UK grassroots music venue to win a bundle of Fender gear appeared first on NME .
Here’s what Hayley Williams played as she kicked off ‘The Hayley Williams Show’ tour in West Palm Beach
The Paramore frontwoman closed her set with a message for US President Donald Trump The post Here’s what Hayley Williams played as she kicked off ‘The Hayley Williams Show’ tour in West Palm Beach appeared first on NME .
Vancouver Post-Punk Quartet Actors Release New Album “Our Love Will Live Forever” — Now on Tour in Europe!
Between the teeth of misery The hunger takes a hold of me I take my time now I make it right now ACTORS have always sounded like they knew that… The post Vancouver Post-Punk Quartet Actors Release New Album “Our Love Will Live Forever” — Now on Tour in Europe! appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Is the new Oasis teaser telling us they’re playing a Manchester residency?
Imagery in the clip could be connected to a rumoured 12-night run at the Etihad Stadium The post Is the new Oasis teaser telling us they’re playing a Manchester residency? appeared first on NME .
System of a Down Unveil Toxicity 25th Anniversary Reissue and Merch Capsule
The Toxicity 25th anniversary capsule features plenty of rare and exclusive items. System of a Down Unveil Toxicity 25th Anniversary Reissue and Merch Capsule Langdon Hickman