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Tour news: The Vaselines, Dinosaur Jr, Earth Tongue, Homeshake, Hell’s Gate @ Rippers, more
Plus: Radiator Hospital and more tour, show and festival news.
UK Media Regulator “Minded to” Intervene in Paramount Takeover of Warner Bros.
The British Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport cited media control and competition concerns with Paramount's acquisition of Warner. UK Media Regulator “Minded to” Intervene in Paramount Takeover of Warner Bros. Travis Bland
Rina Sawayama reveals she’s recorded “40 to 50” new songs over the last two years
The star also opened up about her role in the upcoming 'John Wick' spin-off The post Rina Sawayama reveals she’s recorded “40 to 50” new songs over the last two years appeared first on NME .
42 Unhinged Observations About Minions and Monsters
A Minions movie for those with cinema history degrees, at long last. 42 Unhinged Observations About Minions and Monsters Liz Shannon Miller
Best July 4th Audio and Tech Deals Available Right Now
Find the best discounts on AirPods, noise-canceling headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and iPads. Best July 4th Audio and Tech Deals Available Right Now Eddie Fu
Jello Biafra Returns to Stage Just Months After Suffering Stroke: Watch
The punk legend performed with Wheelchair Sports Camp at TentacleFest. Jello Biafra Returns to Stage Just Months After Suffering Stroke: Watch Spencer Kaufman
Fat Dog announce new album ‘Cancel Me (I’m Tired)’ and share propulsive title track
The new album arrives this autumn The post Fat Dog announce new album ‘Cancel Me (I’m Tired)’ and share propulsive title track appeared first on NME .
Explicit Music Is on a Rapid Decline: Report
Curse-word laden, filthy songs just aren't what they used to be Explicit Music Is on a Rapid Decline: Report Travis Bland
Watch Wilco & Billy Bragg play first ‘Mermaid Ave’ set ft. Natalie Merchant ++ more from day 1 of Solid Sound
Day one of Wilco’s biennial festival also had Gang of Four, L’Rain, Scott the Hoople, Sharp Pins, Sam & Louise Sullivan, Living Hour, and more.
Netflix Reanimates Gene Wilder for Abominable-Sounding Willy Wonka Game Show
Wonka: The Golden Ticket uses the zombie voice of the deceased star to hard-sell its wonder. Netflix Reanimates Gene Wilder for Abominable-Sounding Willy Wonka Game Show Liz Shannon Miller
The Criterion Collection Is 50% Off Through the End of July
The massive summer sale features movies by David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Guillermo del Toro, and more. The Criterion Collection Is 50% Off Through the End of July Eddie Fu
Liturgy Releasing Three Rare Archival Records from 2004-2008
The records will be out on streaming platforms for the first time on July 4th. Liturgy Releasing Three Rare Archival Records from 2004-2008 Langdon Hickman
Unholy Apparitions: Jake Muir Interviewed
Following the release of his metal-influenced ambient music album Pareidolia, LA-based producer Jake Muir discusses the importance of conceptualising his records, his gradual appreciation of the metal genre, and the creative conundrums that he and other experimental musicians are left weighing up amid a need to make ends meet Across a decade of releases, Los Angeles-born Jake Muir has demonstrated a firm commitment to shunning the more conservative corners of modern ambient music. On 2018’s Lady’s Mantle, he contorted samples of Beach Boys records around serene field recordings to produce a breakthrough LP that meshed the worlds of surf rock and ambient. Three years later, he pushed his sound into darker territory, plumbing the dubbed-out depths of the 90s illbient scene... The post Unholy Apparitions: Jake Muir Interviewed appeared first on The Quietus .
Bloc Party share “the sound of a new love flowering” on emotive new single ‘Love Bombs’
"At the start of a new relationship our feelings of connection can make us do dramatic things,” Kele Okereke said of the song. The post Bloc Party share “the sound of a new love flowering” on emotive new single ‘Love Bombs’ appeared first on NME .
Fat Dog announce new album ‘Cancel Me (I’m Tired),’ share title track
‘Cancel Me (I’m Tired)’ is out October 2 via Domino and Fat Dog have European dates supporting Foo Fighters in July.
Jello Biafra returns to stage after suffering stroke
He made a surprise appearance at Great American Music Hall on Saturday, joining Wheelchair Sports Camp for their TentacleFest set.
Dinosaur Jr. Announce New Album There Near, Sets Fall US Tour
The band have also shared the new album's lead single, "Several Got Away." Dinosaur Jr. Announce New Album There Near, Sets Fall US Tour Paolo Ragusa
Billy Strings announces new album, shares “Burn the Other End”
‘So Much for Goodbyes’ was produced by T Bone Burnett and will be out August 28
Stryper Announce New Album and Tour, Unveil Title Track “Throne of Thorns”: Stream
Throne of Thorns, the band's 18th LP, will be out September 25th. Stryper Announce New Album and Tour, Unveil Title Track “Throne of Thorns”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Muse Attempting to “Build a Spaceship” for UK and European Tour
Frontman Matt Bellamy says they also intend to do "new stuff with lasers that's never been done before." Muse Attempting to “Build a Spaceship” for UK and European Tour Eddie Fu
Hollywood’s Old IP Playbook Is Dead
Today's audiences are demanding freshness, unfortunately for Supergirl and other summer movies. Hollywood’s Old IP Playbook Is Dead Liz Shannon Miller
Backrooms to Haunt Theaters Again with Extra 16 Minutes of Footage
The Everything Must Go edition returns to theaters July 3rd. Backrooms to Haunt Theaters Again with Extra 16 Minutes of Footage Liz Shannon Miller
YHWH Nailgun’s Magazine Is Technically a Visual Album Now
The New York experimental rockers have shared a music video set to their new 11-minute LP
Dinosaur Jr. Return With New Album and Fall Tour Dates
There Near is their first LP in five years