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Beyoncé Releases Surprise New Single “MORNING DEW (DONK)”
The track appears on a forthcoming 20th anniversary reissue of her sophomore solo album B'DAY. Beyoncé Releases Surprise New Single “MORNING DEW (DONK)” Alex Young
Watch Snow Patrol surprise fans at Crystal Palace Park gig with Kylie Minogue for live debut of collab ‘These Alarms’
They also enlisted Minogue to perform their giant hit 'Chasing Cars' The post Watch Snow Patrol surprise fans at Crystal Palace Park gig with Kylie Minogue for live debut of collab ‘These Alarms’ appeared first on NME .
Watch RAYE bring out Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson at Montreux Jazz Festival
The surprise collaboration marks the first time she and Alicia Keys have ever appeared together on a live stage The post Watch RAYE bring out Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson at Montreux Jazz Festival appeared first on NME .
Here’s what went down when Metallica kicked off the first of their two “no repeats” shows at London Stadium
“We are so blessed to still be here after 45 years,” frontman James Hetfield said, “I have the best job in the whole world” The post Here’s what went down when Metallica kicked off the first of their two “no repeats” shows at London Stadium appeared first on NME .
Watch The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas expand on his “white privilege” American Zionism comments in full Oxford Union speech
He went viral earlier this year for saying American Zionists "get the benefits of white privileged people but talk like they are Black people during slavery" The post Watch The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas expand on his “white privilege” American Zionism comments in full Oxford Union speech appeared first on NME .
Independence Day: How Ramones Changed the World
Fifty years ago this weekend, Ramones played their first two UK shows, catalysing the British punk scene. Simon Price talks to people who were there, and argues that anyone who dismissed them as cartoon cretins missed the point Ramones live at the Roundhouse by Gus Stewart / Redferns / Getty There comes a moment in every Dolly Parton concert, as cherished as it is predictable, when the country icon reels out her famous scripted off-the-rhinestone-cuff remark: “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.” It's a quip which could easily be adapted to fit Ramones: it takes a lot of brains to sound this dumb. Because, if there's one defining question which still dangles over the New York City punk pioneers,... The post Independence Day: How Ramones Changed the World appeared first on The Quietus .
Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats hit out at “soft as baby shit” Gorillaz for allegedly “throwing hissy fit” and forcing early end to their Roskilde set
They claim Damon Albarn and co. "decided to throw a bitch fit, threatening to pull their gig entirely if we didn't stop playing" The post Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats hit out at “soft as baby shit” Gorillaz for allegedly “throwing hissy fit” and forcing early end to their Roskilde set appeared first on NME .
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean tie with Wet Wet Wet’s Number One record with ‘Reign Me In’
The track first hit the top spot back in February, and has continued to rack up records The post Sam Fender and Olivia Dean tie with Wet Wet Wet’s Number One record with ‘Reign Me In’ appeared first on NME .
Alkaline Trio cancel 2026 UK tour due to “medical issues”
The Chicago band told fans they would be back "healthier and stronger" The post Alkaline Trio cancel 2026 UK tour due to “medical issues” appeared first on NME .
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married
The ceremony was held in New York's Madison Square Garden, and officiated by Adam Sandler The post Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married appeared first on NME .
Memento Mori — Denver Darkwavers Devoratus Dance Into the Void With “Vacio” EP
Take my hand, Let me show you how the night runs out Denver’s Devoratus make darkwave with a clenched jaw and a dancer’s thrust, and Vacio, their EP whose title… The post Memento Mori — Denver Darkwavers Devoratus Dance Into the Void With “Vacio” EP appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Rob Reiner Makes Posthumous Guest Appearance on Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness to Slam Trump
The very pointed comedy sketch also features Larry David and Jimmy Kimmel. Rob Reiner Makes Posthumous Guest Appearance on Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness to Slam Trump Liz Shannon Miller
Heat 2 to Begin Production This Fall with Christian Bale and Leo DiCaprio in Lead Roles
Stephen Graham and Adam Driver also have prominent roles in the prequel/sequel to Michael Mann's classic 1995 crime heist. Heat 2 to Begin Production This Fall with Christian Bale and Leo DiCaprio in Lead Roles Alex Young
Brooklyn Synthpop Duo Observation Room Share New Single “Running Lights” — Debut Album “Superstructure” Announced!
Brooklyn synth duo Observation Room have spent the last few years finding the heart beating inside the machine. On Superstructure, their debut full-length for à La Carte Records, Marina F… The post Brooklyn Synthpop Duo Observation Room Share New Single “Running Lights” — Debut Album “Superstructure” Announced! appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
The Cure play deep cuts and fan favourites during Open’er Festival 2026 headline set
The career-spanning show featured iconic hits and rarities The post The Cure play deep cuts and fan favourites during Open’er Festival 2026 headline set appeared first on NME .
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Travis Swift and Travis Kelce Marry in Ceremony Officiated by Adam Sandler
The ceremony took place on Friday, July 3rd Travis Swift and Travis Kelce Marry in Ceremony Officiated by Adam Sandler Alex Young
Indie Basement (7/3): the week in classic indie, alternative & college rock
This week: mary in the junkyard, SML, OSEES, Nirosta Steel, The Wolfgang Press, and more
DEVO’s Gerald Casale Will Excoriate Trump in July 4th Video for New Single “Just Do It!”
Jeffrey Epstein, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and Steve Bannon also make appearances in a surreal and biting satire. DEVO’s Gerald Casale Will Excoriate Trump in July 4th Video for New Single “Just Do It!” Travis Bland
Flo Rida Shows Up to Great American State Fair, Draws a Very White Crowd
The rapper called for "unity" after performing at the Trump-backed Freedom250 event. Flo Rida Shows Up to Great American State Fair, Draws a Very White Crowd Travis Bland
Muse’s Matt Bellamy talks plans to mark the 20th anniversary of ‘Black Holes & Revelations’
It looks like we could be getting a supermassive reissue and maybe some special shows The post Muse’s Matt Bellamy talks plans to mark the 20th anniversary of ‘Black Holes & Revelations’ appeared first on NME .
Donald Trump Attempts to Reads a Book Written for Second Graders
The president guests on latest installment of Usha Vance's Storytime with the Second Lady. Donald Trump Attempts to Reads a Book Written for Second Graders Alex Young
Margo Price Surprise Releases Protest Album Days of Unrest
The July 4 weekend “mixtape” features a series of rallying covers, with a guest appearance from Joan Baez
Dark Pop Artist Julia Gaeta Imagines Women Untethered by the Gravity of Expectations in Her Video for “BLEED”
To bleed out onto everything below… Women are often asked to give until the giving becomes invisible: time, labour, softness, beauty, forgiveness, patience, youth, desire, resilience. To be powerful, but… The post Dark Pop Artist Julia Gaeta Imagines Women Untethered by the Gravity of Expectations in Her Video for “BLEED” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .