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Cardinals tell us about progress on their “darker” next album at Reading 2026
"It’s not going to be a black metal record or an electronic record but there might be some more influences leaning different ways" The post Cardinals tell us about progress on their “darker” next album at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Ella Langley Covers “Jolene” in Tribute to Dolly Parton
"The gates of heaven just welcomed home a beautiful soul." Ella Langley Covers “Jolene” in Tribute to Dolly Parton Alex Young
Watch Sombr team up with The Cranberries to cover ‘Zombie’ at Electric Picnic in Ireland
It marked the second time they've joined forces onstage The post Watch Sombr team up with The Cranberries to cover ‘Zombie’ at Electric Picnic in Ireland appeared first on NME .
Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to help mother hit by car
The victim was injured while trying to assist someone else The post Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to help mother hit by car appeared first on NME .
Watch Skepta debut new songs from ‘Fork & Knife’ at Reading 2026
Festivalgoers were the first to hear 'Pandora's Box', 'Aloe Vera' and 'Innocent Smile' last night (August 28) The post Watch Skepta debut new songs from ‘Fork & Knife’ at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Here’s what Florence + The Machine played as they headlined Leeds 2026
The set saw the crowd take part in a 'Happy Birthday' sing-along as well as a phone-free "ritual" at Welch's insistence The post Here’s what Florence + The Machine played as they headlined Leeds 2026 appeared first on NME .
Watch footage from Geese’s epic Reading 2026 set
They drew one of the day's wildest crowds to The Gallery stage The post Watch footage from Geese’s epic Reading 2026 set appeared first on NME .
Check out Fontaines D.C.’s setlist from emotional Reading 2026 headline performance
The band played new tracks ‘Marianne’ and 'Six Shot Morning', but were reportedly forced to cut the debut of 'Happy For You’ from the setlist after delays The post Check out Fontaines D.C.’s setlist from emotional Reading 2026 headline performance appeared first on NME .
Here’s what Charli XCX played as she headlined Reading 2026
She'll make her debut performance on the main stage at Leeds tonight (August 29) The post Here’s what Charli XCX played as she headlined Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Undisputed Winners? The Roots’ Game Theory at 20
It was their greatest work to date, but when Game Theory floundered, it left The Roots staring down the barrel. Twenty years later, this masterpiece stands revealed as a pivotal turning point, says Angus Batey At its simplest, the story of The Roots is about music, musicians and determination. But at the same time – without widening the field of regard substantially – it's also a story of the collapse of the music industry. In other words, the story of the destruction of a business model that, for all its faults, had allowed at least some artists to make a living from recorded music for more than half a century. And while the band's history is still being written – they... The post Undisputed Winners? The Roots’ Game Theory at 20 appeared first on The Quietus .
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival raises $10million for women’s charities
Speaking about today's (August 29) inaugural event, Rodrigo said it was a testament to "what can happen when we come together to support one another" The post Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival raises $10million for women’s charities appeared first on NME .
Nudism, Children’s Games & Racist Tories: Britain Through the Eyes of Daniel Farson
As the BFI releases it's second volume of films by broadcaster Daniel Farson, Juliet Jacques looks back to a mid-century UK at once start startlingly different and also, perhaps, disturbingly similar to our own The British Film Institute’s two volumes of ITV programmes ask us to spend a lot of time with Daniel Farson. The broadcaster built a reputation in the late 1950s as a fearless interviewer of ordinary and extraordinary people, in stark contrast to the deferential style set by the BBC. This could have felt daunting if not for the sheer range of topics – from Sunday trading to sex education, with interviewees ranging from stockbrokers and clergymen to Shirley Bassey and Shelagh Delaney – and Farson’s affable style,... The post Nudism, Children’s Games & Racist Tories: Britain Through the Eyes of Daniel Farson appeared first on The Quietus .
“The Lions Lie Here Waiting” — Dark Electronic Duo The Axiom Divide Releases “The Halls Of Amenti : Remixes”
The Axiom Divide begins with a grand premise: a doorway to hidden knowledge, an Egyptian afterlife reimagined as a psychological chamber where curiosity becomes a kind of initiation. On The… The post “The Lions Lie Here Waiting” — Dark Electronic Duo The Axiom Divide Releases “The Halls Of Amenti : Remixes” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
“Senator, What Can You Do?” — New Wave Artist Work Crush Debuts With Political Protest Song “Emotional Plea”
Wrote my Senator, “Senator, what can you do?” But my dear Senator, you sold your soul to AIPAC too. There is something painfully American in the picture Stephen Bluhm draws… The post “Senator, What Can You Do?” — New Wave Artist Work Crush Debuts With Political Protest Song “Emotional Plea” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
San Diego Synthpop Trio Twin Ritual Follow Love to the Edge of Another Person’s Pain on “Suffocate”
Patience is among the stranger disciplines of love because it asks a person to remain near suffering without assuming the authority to cure it. Anyone may promise companionship while happiness… The post San Diego Synthpop Trio Twin Ritual Follow Love to the Edge of Another Person’s Pain on “Suffocate” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Everything We Know About Grand Theft Auto VI (Updating)
All the details we know before it arrives on November 19th. Everything We Know About Grand Theft Auto VI (Updating) Eddie Fu
Iron Maiden’s 2026 North American Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets
The outing features support from Megadeth and Anthrax. Iron Maiden’s 2026 North American Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets Spencer Kaufman
Tennessee Gov. Officially Proposes Naming Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton
A fan petition calling for the airport's renaming has amassed more than 150,000 signatures. Tennessee Gov. Officially Proposes Naming Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton Alex Young
The Offspring Unleash Cover of Ramones Classic “I Wanna Be Sedated”: Stream
Hear The Offspring's take on the iconic punk song. The Offspring Unleash Cover of Ramones Classic “I Wanna Be Sedated”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Mac DeMarco Releases Four New Albums
The projects were originally issued as physical-only CD-Rs on tour
Watch Cardi B Have a Very New York Summer in “Ah Ha” Video
It’s her first single since 2025’s Am I the Drama?
Maluma Says Becoming a Father Changed How He Approaches His Career: “I’m Making Music Because I Love Creating Art”
The Colombian singer is preparing to support Loco X Volver with a new world tour spanning 2027 and 2028. Maluma Says Becoming a Father Changed How He Approaches His Career: “I’m Making Music Because I Love Creating Art” Pedro Camacho
Ice Spice and Lil Yachty Link Up for New Song “Out My Face (My Baby)”
The beat-switching track also gets a bifurcated video directed by Yachty himself
Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore Share Songs From New Film Score
The duo reunited for Threshold, a documentary about Olympic skier Jessie Diggins