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Watch Michael Stipe and Brandi Carlile cover Elvis Presley, as Josh Homme covers Tom Petty at Gansett Games
Others who performed at the 2026 edition included Danielle Haim, Warren Haynes, Charlotte Lawrence and Robert Randolph The post Watch Michael Stipe and Brandi Carlile cover Elvis Presley, as Josh Homme covers Tom Petty at Gansett Games appeared first on NME .
The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards describes America as “a bit of a disappointment at the moment”
‘Ringing Hollow’, a song on their upcoming album, is reportedly about the political and social tension felt across the US The post The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards describes America as “a bit of a disappointment at the moment” appeared first on NME .
Liam Gallagher reacts after another England World Cup win soundtracked by ‘Wonderwall’ and almost predicting the Mexico score
"I told you" The post Liam Gallagher reacts after another England World Cup win soundtracked by ‘Wonderwall’ and almost predicting the Mexico score appeared first on NME .
Here’s what Metallica played as they ended the ‘M72’ tour with their second “no repeats” London gig
The huge setlist on night two included ‘Enter Sandman’, ‘One’ and ‘For Whom The Bell Tolls’, as well as a cover of Black Sabbath The post Here’s what Metallica played as they ended the ‘M72’ tour with their second “no repeats” London gig appeared first on NME .
England’s Jordan Henderson injures wrist in freak accident during ‘Wonderwall’ singalong after Mexico World Cup victory
The Brentford midfielder fell during England's Oasis singalong with fans The post England’s Jordan Henderson injures wrist in freak accident during ‘Wonderwall’ singalong after Mexico World Cup victory appeared first on NME .
Watch hardcore band End It put ‘Banana Man’ feud to bed with on-stage embrace
The Baltimore group sparked controversy after urging fans to “strip the banana” costume off a man at one of their shows last month The post Watch hardcore band End It put ‘Banana Man’ feud to bed with on-stage embrace appeared first on NME .
Dive into Haute & Freddy’s inspirations on ‘Juggling Practice’, an exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
The rising pop duo have chosen tracks by Pet Shop Boys, Kate Bush, Depeche Mode and more The post Dive into Haute & Freddy’s inspirations on ‘Juggling Practice’, an exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover appeared first on NME .
Watch viral footage of System Of A Down’s wild crowds in France
The endless sea of circle pits "shook the walls" of the Stade De France The post Watch viral footage of System Of A Down’s wild crowds in France appeared first on NME .
The Quietus Albums of the Year So Far 2026 (In Association with Norman Records)
Nearing the halfway mark of 2026 we polled tQ staff and columnists to compile this chart of our top 100 albums released so far this year. This chart was compiled by John Doran, and built by Patrick Clarke and Christian Eede After a recent birthday (How very dare you! But two and three quarter score if you must know) I had reason to reflect briefly on a core guiding principle: that of weirdness. The first live rock band I ever watched, 40 years ago this summer in St Helens, were called the Volunteers. During the climax of their set a person burst into the pub wearing a zipped up sleeping bag over their entire body with only feet (clad in frog divers’... The post The Quietus Albums of the Year So Far 2026 (In Association with Norman Records) appeared first on The Quietus .
Watch Wolf Alice cover Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ at massive London homecoming Finsbury Park show
Support for the huge slot came from The Last Dinner Party, Lykke Li, Rachel Chinouriri, Keo, and Florence Road The post Watch Wolf Alice cover Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ at massive London homecoming Finsbury Park show appeared first on NME .
“Believe in Love Again” — Listen to the Anthemic New Wave of NINA and Radio Wolf’s “JUKEBOX DREAM Vol. 1”
Find the one who makes you believe in love again Find the one who helps you up so you can walk again Don‘t let go Just hang on tight NINA… The post “Believe in Love Again” — Listen to the Anthemic New Wave of NINA and Radio Wolf’s “JUKEBOX DREAM Vol. 1” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Primitive Percussion Youth Orchestra – Gabble Ratchets
Primitive Percussion Youth Orchestra Gabble Ratchets Todmorden’s experimental children’s orchestra returns with a warped concept album about a pack of hellhounds terrorising the uncanny valleys of West Yorkshire gabble ratchets by primitive percussion youth orchestra Children make weird art. Aside from labyrinthine fantasy fiction experiments or Pollockian attempts at the visual medium, young people tend to produce odd music when given the means. From the spasmodic clanging of The Shoreditch Experimental Music School in the 60s, to the creepy pre-teen junglism of X-Cetra in 2000, there’s a keen history of freaky kids wigging out on wax. If after a day’s work you come home and feel like wading into such uncanny sonic waters then consider taking the Northern service to Todmorden in West Yorkshire. Nestled... The post Primitive Percussion Youth Orchestra – Gabble Ratchets appeared first on The Quietus .
Watch ex-Dead Kennedys legend Jello Biafra return to the stage just months after suffering a stroke
He joined Wheelchair Sports Camp at TentacleFest in San Francisco last week The post Watch ex-Dead Kennedys legend Jello Biafra return to the stage just months after suffering a stroke appeared first on NME .
Watch Charli XCX ‘Brat’ artwork designer talk through design process and evolution
Brent David Freaney said the cover was shaped by the idea of the “death of the finished state” The post Watch Charli XCX ‘Brat’ artwork designer talk through design process and evolution appeared first on NME .
Music with explicit lyrics is in decline, report shows
Only 13 per cent of Spotify’s Top 50 songs in 2026 so far carry the ‘explicit’ tag The post Music with explicit lyrics is in decline, report shows appeared first on NME .
Naples’ Alien Sound Festival cancelled after main stage collapses during strong winds
It is the latest European festival to fall foul of extreme weather conditions this summer The post Naples’ Alien Sound Festival cancelled after main stage collapses during strong winds appeared first on NME .
Muse Rock Through Power Outage In 24-Song Set Kicking Off 2026 North American Tour
New songs like “Hexagons" were smashed against Muse classics such as "Hysteria." Muse Rock Through Power Outage In 24-Song Set Kicking Off 2026 North American Tour Travis Bland
Lewis Capaldi jokes about Graham Norton ticket sales rant during Roundhay Festival headline set: “You had me worried!”
Last October, the singer lamented the relatively low sales for the Leeds show on 'The Graham Norton Show', but the event sold out in the end The post Lewis Capaldi jokes about Graham Norton ticket sales rant during Roundhay Festival headline set: “You had me worried!” appeared first on NME .
Harry Styles closes record-breaking Wembley residency with Pride celebration and appearance from sister Gemma
Check out footage and the full setlist from the Saturday night (July 4) show The post Harry Styles closes record-breaking Wembley residency with Pride celebration and appearance from sister Gemma appeared first on NME .
Julian Casablancas Expands on “White Privileged” “American Zionists” Comments in Oxford Speech
The Strokes frontman said his criticism was aimed at "settler style Zionist expansionists." Julian Casablancas Expands on “White Privileged” “American Zionists” Comments in Oxford Speech Travis Bland
Paul McCartney reportedly played ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ for the first time since 1964 at Taylor Swift’s wedding
It is believed that Stevie Nicks also performed live at the star-studded ceremony in Madison Square Garden The post Paul McCartney reportedly played ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ for the first time since 1964 at Taylor Swift’s wedding appeared first on NME .
At Taylor Swift’s Paul McCartney Performs “I Want to Hold Your Hand” for First Time in 62 Years: Report
Macca last performed the song live as a member of The Beatles in 1962. At Taylor Swift’s Paul McCartney Performs “I Want to Hold Your Hand” for First Time in 62 Years: Report Alex Young
Jodie Foster Assumed Brad Pitt’s F1 Was Made with AI: “Wasn’t it?”
"The structure was exactly the structure that you would learn in school." Jodie Foster Assumed Brad Pitt’s F1 Was Made with AI: “Wasn’t it?” Chris Coplan
The Rolling Stones reflect on losing Amy Winehouse: “It was like saying goodbye to Billie Holiday again”
Keith Richards said they were "honoured to have played with her at least once" The post The Rolling Stones reflect on losing Amy Winehouse: “It was like saying goodbye to Billie Holiday again” appeared first on NME .