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Pharrell Williams doesn’t want you to think that he’s capable of “frustration”, Seth Rogen reveals
"You're feeling it right now, Pharrell. It's happening" The post Pharrell Williams doesn’t want you to think that he’s capable of “frustration”, Seth Rogen reveals appeared first on NME .
Steve Coogan and Andy Burnham set for events at Manchester’s Beyond The Music 2026
Coogan will appear in conversation at a special screening of '24 Hour Party People', which he called "the work that is closest to my heart" The post Steve Coogan and Andy Burnham set for events at Manchester’s Beyond The Music 2026 appeared first on NME .
Charli XCX discusses her Indian heritage: “It’s difficult to place yourself and to understand your identity”
“I didn’t really feel like I belonged in either side of my family” The post Charli XCX discusses her Indian heritage: “It’s difficult to place yourself and to understand your identity” appeared first on NME .
Liam Gallagher tells England fans to “keep the biblical vibrations going” with ‘Wonderwall’ as he predicts Mexico score
"If you lot win I’ll never speak to you again and you can forget about the Oasis concerts," he told a Mexico fan The post Liam Gallagher tells England fans to “keep the biblical vibrations going” with ‘Wonderwall’ as he predicts Mexico score appeared first on NME .
Canada to make Eurovision debut in 2027
Organisers have said it is “a further sign that, while born in Europe, the Contest continues to welcome the world” The post Canada to make Eurovision debut in 2027 appeared first on NME .
Waves Eaten by Flames: Endless Summer by Fennesz at 25
A quarter of a century on Jon Buckland considers the complex emotional affects triggered by Christian Fennesz' third album, Endless Summer. Contains discussion of suicide Endless Summer by Fennesz In 2001 Christian Fennesz released his third full-length record Endless Summer which followed the disrupted drone and noise aesthetics of debut Hotel Paral.lel and spectres-in-a-blizzard sounds of plus forty seven degrees 56' 37" minus sixteen degrees 51' 08". The strange string of numbers in the title of the second album were coordinates for the open-air studio in his native Austria where he recorded the album. For the uninitiated, Fennesz tends to create music by processing his guitar through an array of laptop-based effects, warping and distorting the sounds until they’re completely unrecognisable. Watching him... The post Waves Eaten by Flames: Endless Summer by Fennesz at 25 appeared first on The Quietus .
More of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding guestlist and schedule revealed as couple donate $26million to charities and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals his favourite songs
The secretive A-list event is reportedly going down in Madison Square Garden today (July 3) The post More of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding guestlist and schedule revealed as couple donate $26million to charities and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals his favourite songs appeared first on NME .
Watch Madonna take to the decks with Stuart Price and daughter Lourdes and air ‘Physical Attraction’ for first time in 40 years at London ‘Club Confessions’ party
The event followed previous 'Club Confessions' club nights in Los Angeles and Paris, with 'Confessions II' released today (July 3) The post Watch Madonna take to the decks with Stuart Price and daughter Lourdes and air ‘Physical Attraction’ for first time in 40 years at London ‘Club Confessions’ party appeared first on NME .
Here’s what Muse played as they debuted ‘The Wow! Signal’ songs and kicked off 2026 North American tour
Check out footage, photos and the full setlist from the Milwaukee show last night (July 2) The post Here’s what Muse played as they debuted ‘The Wow! Signal’ songs and kicked off 2026 North American tour appeared first on NME .
Akusmi – Terra Incognita
Akusmi Terra Incognita Pascal Bideau’s latest album as Akusmi plays out like a collective expression of notional anthems from unknown lands, says Bernie Brooks Terra Incognita by Akusmi Just shy of a decade ago, I toured part of an automobile plant where trucks are assembled. While this was obviously a sanitised space intended for visitors, it was equally obvious that the place was far from a dark, satanic mill of yore. It was relatively bright and clean, and the work, while clearly skilled and not without risk, was well-paid. The factory – humans included – was less a collection of automated and operated industrial equipment and more like a single, giant mechanism. Or cyberorganism, maybe, each worker a part of the machine, filling roles... The post Akusmi – Terra Incognita appeared first on The Quietus .
Madonna’s Confessions II Throws a Great Party, But Has Little to Say: Review
Madonna's new album finds her describing transcendence without actually delivering it. Madonna’s Confessions II Throws a Great Party, But Has Little to Say: Review Paolo Ragusa
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Reveals His Favorite Taylor Swift Songs
This list includes "Only the Young," "Love Story," and “my tears ricochet.” New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Reveals His Favorite Taylor Swift Songs Travis Bland
Taylor Swift’s Wedding Guest List (Updating)
We're keeping tabs on who is attending the two-night extravaganza. Taylor Swift’s Wedding Guest List (Updating) Consequence Staff
Kalshi Trader Accuses Others of Manipulating Spotify Charts With Fake Streams: Report
He alleged a Malcolm Todd song was manipulated to rig a bet on the prediction market Kalshi Trader Accuses Others of Manipulating Spotify Charts With Fake Streams: Report Travis Bland
Jorja Smith Announces New Album What Are The Odds
The British singer’s third LP arrives August 21, and her new song with Wizkid is out now
“Haunt Me, Take Everything” — Seattle Darkwave Duo Dark Chisme Shares Video for “Beautiful Obsession Killer”
Haunt meTake everythingEverything you want from meWon’t let me beSo far gone To want someone who is bad for you is to kneel before a beautiful fire crackling in the… The post “Haunt Me, Take Everything” — Seattle Darkwave Duo Dark Chisme Shares Video for “Beautiful Obsession Killer” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Wilco and the Breeders Now Hold a Yo-Yo World Record
The bands were among the 5,000 people who yo-yoed at Solid Sound Festival last Saturday, breaking the record for most simultaneous spinners
Young Dancers Nearly Struck by Falling Stage at Great American State Fair
Fortunately, no one was injured, but it was definitely a close call. Young Dancers Nearly Struck by Falling Stage at Great American State Fair Alex Young
Tommy Lee Explains Why He’s a “Skinny F**k” Who’s the “Same Weight Since F**king High School”
The Mötley Crüe drummer credits his slim figure to years and years of performing two-hour concerts. Tommy Lee Explains Why He’s a “Skinny F**k” Who’s the “Same Weight Since F**king High School” Spencer Kaufman
Best July 4th Bose Deals: Save Big on QuietComfort Headphones and Earbuds
Amazon's huge discounts also include portable Bluetooth speakers. Best July 4th Bose Deals: Save Big on QuietComfort Headphones and Earbuds Eddie Fu
My Chemical Romance announce ‘Battery City Underground: Danger Days’ release party around Wembley shows
The event will coincide with the reissue of their 2010 album and come just ahead of their final two nights headlining Wembley Stadium The post My Chemical Romance announce ‘Battery City Underground: Danger Days’ release party around Wembley shows appeared first on NME .
64 Random Tom Cruise Facts to Celebrate His 64th Birthday
From his early high school theater days to Scientology to his recent blockbuster successes, Tom Cruise has lived a lot of life. 64 Random Tom Cruise Facts to Celebrate His 64th Birthday Consequence Staff
Metallica Donate $100,000 to Venezuela Earthquake Relief Through Their Foundation
The metal act's All Within My Hands Foundation has a long history of aiding natural disaster relief efforts. Metallica Donate $100,000 to Venezuela Earthquake Relief Through Their Foundation Spencer Kaufman
Halsey shares love for Nick Cave at Open’er Festival 2026
The two acts are performing back-to-back at the Polish festival today (July 2) The post Halsey shares love for Nick Cave at Open’er Festival 2026 appeared first on NME .