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Pulp announce one-off hometown pop-up at Hallamshire Hotel to celebrate Sheffield Walk Of Fame
“People of Sheffield - do you know what time it is? It is time to have fun” The post Pulp announce one-off hometown pop-up at Hallamshire Hotel to celebrate Sheffield Walk Of Fame appeared first on NME .
Watch Queens Of The Stone Age give ‘Phantom Limb’ and ‘Insignificant Other’ their live debut and perform ‘Tangled Up In Plaid’ for first time in eight years in Iceland
The gig marked Josh Homme and co’s first Iceland show since 2005 The post Watch Queens Of The Stone Age give ‘Phantom Limb’ and ‘Insignificant Other’ their live debut and perform ‘Tangled Up In Plaid’ for first time in eight years in Iceland appeared first on NME .
Slayyyter addresses resurfaced racial slurs amid backlash
“How many times do I have to say that I'm not that kind of person anymore?” The post Slayyyter addresses resurfaced racial slurs amid backlash appeared first on NME .
See circle pits, stage-diving and solidarity as Turnstile play massive gig to 60,000 people and raise $220k for Humanitarian Aid at Washington Monument
“Today we’re here to gather around music to celebrate humanity. But also to fight for it. Be loud enough for the White House to hear” The post See circle pits, stage-diving and solidarity as Turnstile play massive gig to 60,000 people and raise $220k for Humanitarian Aid at Washington Monument appeared first on NME .
Uche Yara shares her ‘Bodyscanner pre-show picks’ in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
The musician’s gig warm-up selections include tracks by the likes of Princess Nokia, Little Simz, Leikeli47 and more The post Uche Yara shares her ‘Bodyscanner pre-show picks’ in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover appeared first on NME .
Phoebe Bridgers announced to headline All Points East 2027
She'll be joined by the curated support line-up of Caroline Polachek, Kelsey Lu, Danielle Ponder and Jasmine.4.t – with many more to be announced The post Phoebe Bridgers announced to headline All Points East 2027 appeared first on NME .
The Strange World Of… Jennifer Walshe
Ahead of an appearance at Deep Time, the Irish experimentalist gives Alastair Shuttleworth 10 entry points into a back catalogue which includes an opera with Barbie dolls, 12 fictional aliases and a board game for them to play Jennifer Walshe by Blackie Bouffant Flann O’Brien, one of Jennifer Walshe’s favourite Irish writers, once wrote of speaking Irish “when it was neither profitable nor popular.” Walshe has been ahead of the curve herself in speaking about the rise of AI, which brought her career-spanning questions about art, truth and technology into focus. A prolific improviser, composer and researcher, she is one of the most celebrated figures working in contemporary classical music today – but the scope of her catalogue may baffle newcomers. She... The post The Strange World Of… Jennifer Walshe appeared first on The Quietus .
Oliver Leith – Doom and the Dooms
Oliver Leith Doom and the Dooms Based on transcriptions direct from tapes found at a jumble sale, the latest from Oliver Leith may be the ideal entry point to the British composer's oeuvre Steady pulse, parallel melodies. Strings undulating with opulent vibrato. Percussive garnish that, clinking and clattering, sounds just like a five-year-old breaking a piggy bank. Endless vacillation between hope and despair. Endless vacillation between stately ceremony and soft frolicking. All processed as if through a stereo-widening plug-in. This is Oliver Leith’s signature style, and it’s easy to start taking it for granted – mostly because of how effortless he makes it sound. Commissioned by Wigmore Hall, where it received its debonair premiere in June 2024, Doom and the Dooms offers a half-hour... The post Oliver Leith – Doom and the Dooms appeared first on The Quietus .
White House Floats Nicki Minaj as New Press Secretary, Trump Marvels At Her Ass
"I looked at one hell of a beautiful ass... That's hard to miss." White House Floats Nicki Minaj as New Press Secretary, Trump Marvels At Her Ass Alex Young
Elvis Presley Catalog Owners Sue AI Company Anthropic for Copyright Infringement
The lawsuit claims Anthropic illegally used 274 songs by The King to train its AI model Claude
Turnstile Draw 60,000 Fans to Washington Monument, Raise Over $220,000 for Humanitarian Aid
The Baltimore band’s massive hometown-area show raised money for relief efforts in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon. Turnstile Draw 60,000 Fans to Washington Monument, Raise Over $220,000 for Humanitarian Aid Alex Krinsky
Watch Jay-Z Bring Out Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at LA Tour Closer
Too $hort, John Legend, Scarface, and Blue Ivy Carter also joined the final Jay-Z 30 shows at SoFi Stadium
JAY-Z Brings Out Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Too $hort at Final JAŸ-Z30 Show
The sold-out Los Angeles finale featured a run of West Coast classics and brought JAY-Z’s anniversary celebration to a close. JAY-Z Brings Out Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Too $hort at Final JAŸ-Z30 Show Alex Krinsky
Turnstile Pack Out Washington Monument for Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon Benefit Show
The Baltimore hardcore band raised over $220,000 for Human Concern International’s relief efforts in the three regions
Pulp on their full circle moment with the Mercury Prize and Brian Eno nearly throwing their prize money away
Jarvis Cocker tells us about what he spent his wages on back when he was a paper boy as the indie veterans also share the secret to a great album and what it was like to work on 'Help(2)' The post Pulp on their full circle moment with the Mercury Prize and Brian Eno nearly throwing their prize money away appeared first on NME .
Elvis Presley rightsholders sue AI company Anthropic over alleged copyright infringement of 274 songs
The company behind Claude could face more than $40million in damages over the alleged unauthorised use of the singer's catalogue The post Elvis Presley rightsholders sue AI company Anthropic over alleged copyright infringement of 274 songs appeared first on NME .
Watch Ali G mock Noel Gallagher’s Oasis comeback and try to kick him out of cinema
"A 50-year-old white man trying to make a comeback after 20 years, so sad!" The post Watch Ali G mock Noel Gallagher’s Oasis comeback and try to kick him out of cinema appeared first on NME .
My Chemical Romance face legal action from Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders over Hollywood Bowl costumes
The company behind the cheerleading squad is seeking a restraining order after the band featured lookalike dancers in a staged gunfight The post My Chemical Romance face legal action from Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders over Hollywood Bowl costumes appeared first on NME .
Sam Fender scraps premium front-standing tickets and announces reduced prices for 2027 stadium tour
The singer has confirmed that all standing tickets will cost £85 before fees, after hitting out at the original prices The post Sam Fender scraps premium front-standing tickets and announces reduced prices for 2027 stadium tour appeared first on NME .
Stevie Wonder Sues to Evict Ex-Fiancée Who Has Been Living At His Property Rent-Free for 38 Years
Carmen Efferson allegedly refused to allow Wonder's representatives to enter the property and sent his lawyer a contentious email. Stevie Wonder Sues to Evict Ex-Fiancée Who Has Been Living At His Property Rent-Free for 38 Years Alex Young
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Sue My Chemical Romance
The band performed with dancers spoofing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' outfits. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Sue My Chemical Romance Alex Young
Sam Fender says he’s “not happy” with prices for 2027 stadium tour and they’re “getting changed”
He also criticised split standing sections at big shows: "It’s bollocks and it won’t be happening on this tour" The post Sam Fender says he’s “not happy” with prices for 2027 stadium tour and they’re “getting changed” appeared first on NME .
Macklemore calls for “free Palestine” and condemns ICE at first show since Ed Sheeran saga
"It is not political [...] The message will always be love" The post Macklemore calls for “free Palestine” and condemns ICE at first show since Ed Sheeran saga appeared first on NME .
Slayyyter cancels UK and European tour dates due to illness
"I have laryngitis and vocal cord tears and have been ordered to go on medication and full vocal rest," she wrote, while her support act has been left stranded abroad The post Slayyyter cancels UK and European tour dates due to illness appeared first on NME .