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The Anchoress tells us about “celebratory queer anthem” single ‘Throw Over Your Man’ featuring Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield
Catherine Anne Davies tells us about how the “accidental duet” came about, and how Manics “genuinely changed the course of my life” The post The Anchoress tells us about “celebratory queer anthem” single ‘Throw Over Your Man’ featuring Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield appeared first on NME .
Tension and Relief: An Interview with Marie Delprat
Ahead of an appearance at Heroines Of Sound Festival in Berlin next month, Marie Delprat speaks to Claire Biddles about the worlds that will collide in her live expansion of her latest EP, the questions of identity it confronts, the inherent sexuality of both pop and Baroque music, and much more Photo by Louane Nyga Marie Delprat is interested in creating unlikely meetings in her music. “I listen a lot to Eartheater, and at the same time I listen to Bach,” explains the Basel-based French musician, whose EP What Remains After Desire is released this summer. “I’m classically trained, but I love pop music. My motivation was to find how these two worlds can meet.” In previous projects Delprat has thoughtfully merged... The post Tension and Relief: An Interview with Marie Delprat appeared first on The Quietus .
Javier Bardem’s ‘Cape Fear’ character was inspired by Slipknot, Linkin Park and Bad Omens
"I listen to Slipknot to go to sleep. For me, metal is a way of living” The post Javier Bardem’s ‘Cape Fear’ character was inspired by Slipknot, Linkin Park and Bad Omens appeared first on NME .
LEGO and Olivia Rodrigo team up for new collection
“There are so many pieces of my world inside these sets – little nods to songs, memories, outfits and moments that mean a lot to me” The post LEGO and Olivia Rodrigo team up for new collection appeared first on NME .
Morrissey is now selling iconic The Smiths merch with his name on it instead
The items arrive after the singer launched a lengthy attack on his former bandmate Johnny Marr recently, reigniting the pair's long-running feud The post Morrissey is now selling iconic The Smiths merch with his name on it instead appeared first on NME .
Hyperspecific: Electronic Music for June Reviewed by Jaša Bužinel
Jaša Bužinel consider’s techno’s resistance to – and resistance to deal with – AI, and delivers new goodies from various electronic music realms, including new releases from DJ Plead, Beatrice M, Yushh, Will Hofbauer and others Yushh Did I miss it, or has anyone else noticed there has been little to no discourse around AI on the techno music scene? Like, you know, the music scene whose founding principles were based on the new technologies introduced in the 80s and 90s? In an idealistic, teleological view of cultural history at least, one might imagine the emergence of a new generation of techno artists who would see AI-music making tools as something fit to be radically subverted for the critique of the system.... The post Hyperspecific: Electronic Music for June Reviewed by Jaša Bužinel appeared first on The Quietus .
The Big Moon announce new album ‘Forever’ with propulsive single ‘Gravity’ and 2026 UK headline tour
The band will play at London's O2 Academy Brixton later this year The post The Big Moon announce new album ‘Forever’ with propulsive single ‘Gravity’ and 2026 UK headline tour appeared first on NME .
TIDAL will not pay royalties to AI-generated songs as they share new policy
The streamer will also label AI music and remove anything designed to impersonate an artist The post TIDAL will not pay royalties to AI-generated songs as they share new policy appeared first on NME .
Pomelo – Loreless
Pomelo Loreless Dutch duo make a woozy kind of pop, full of muffled rumbles and icy desperation LORELESS by POMELO On their debut album, Pomelo seek to strip themselves of context. Before sinking into what Wynnm Murphy (on a later track) will describe as “amnesia haze,” the singer attempts a sweeping personal introduction by drawing up their place in the family tree. “Don’t need much light / To map out all that transpired,” they sing on ‘Little Boxes’. The Amsterdam-based duo prove comfortable in that shadowy world, but just as quickly Murphy gets lost in the poetic stream of metaphors, uttering “Fuck” as if just having spilled ink all over the sketched outline. This is just the beginning of Loreless, a mesmerising close-up of... The post Pomelo – Loreless appeared first on The Quietus .
Lily Allen defends “artistic choice” after criticism of ‘West End Girl’ tour: “I’m extremely proud of it”
The pop star recently played two big gigs at The O2 in London The post Lily Allen defends “artistic choice” after criticism of ‘West End Girl’ tour: “I’m extremely proud of it” appeared first on NME .
Queens Of The Stone Age bring back ‘Era Vulgaris’ deep cuts as they kick European tour with System Of A Down – here’s what they played
"Cool mix of the hits and some weird stuff!" one fan wrote The post Queens Of The Stone Age bring back ‘Era Vulgaris’ deep cuts as they kick European tour with System Of A Down – here’s what they played appeared first on NME .
Daveigh Chase, Lilo & Stitch and The Ring Actress, Cause of Death Revealed
A Los Angeles County medical report gave her cause of death, saying she died in the hospital. Daveigh Chase, Lilo & Stitch and The Ring Actress, Cause of Death Revealed Travis Bland
“Is it Lust That’s Holding the Line?” — Dutch New Wavers Pol Return With “Sex Machines”
Hot gun, our promise bleeds You would never stop looking for me Have we left it all behind? Is it lust that’s holding the line? Following a single launch show… The post “Is it Lust That’s Holding the Line?” — Dutch New Wavers Pol Return With “Sex Machines” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
50 Cent to Headline Trump Jr’s Club on July 4th Eve: Report
The rapper has expressed he wanted to stay away from politics in the past. 50 Cent to Headline Trump Jr’s Club on July 4th Eve: Report Travis Bland
New Order to Tour Without Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert “For the Foreseeable Future” Due to “Personal Health Reasons”
New Order have announced that Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert will not be touring with the band “for the foreseeable future” due to personal health reasons. The band shared the… The post New Order to Tour Without Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert “For the Foreseeable Future” Due to “Personal Health Reasons” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Seattle’s Bunadox Steps Back into the Light With Existential Dark Synth Single “Prism”
does a vision lend its wisdom in the light held by the prism Bunadox returns from a quiet stretch with The Prism, a track that treats ambition as a condition… The post Seattle’s Bunadox Steps Back into the Light With Existential Dark Synth Single “Prism” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
John Cameron Mitchell Screening Hedwig and the Angry Inch Across North America for 25th Anniversary
The writer, director, and actors screens the beloved film in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and more John Cameron Mitchell Screening Hedwig and the Angry Inch Across North America for 25th Anniversary Travis Bland
28 Days Later Getting the 4K Steelbook Release It Deserves
Danny Boyle's zombie masterpiece hits shelves on September 1st, 2026. 28 Days Later Getting the 4K Steelbook Release It Deserves Liz Shannon Miller
Morrissey Selling Smiths Merch with His Name on It Instead
The official shirts replace "The Smiths" with his own name on artwork inspired by Meat Is Murder and The Queen Is Dead. Morrissey Selling Smiths Merch with His Name on It Instead Alex Krinsky
Tour news: Agriculture / Uniform, Pinkshift, Pallbearer, World I Hate, Petey USA, Florence Road, more
Plus Have Heart, ’Hedwig and the Angry Inch,’ The Ritornello Form, and more tour and show news.
Foo Fighters jammed with Dave Grohl’s daughter’s boyfriend and a man dressed as Mentos in Liverpool
"When shit like this happens, that means this is the night of our lives, so thank you" The post Foo Fighters jammed with Dave Grohl’s daughter’s boyfriend and a man dressed as Mentos in Liverpool appeared first on NME .
Six hospitalised following Angine de Poitrine set at Montreal Jazz Festival
The duo played a giant free show in their home province on Saturday (June 27) The post Six hospitalised following Angine de Poitrine set at Montreal Jazz Festival appeared first on NME .
Vegas emo band The Ritornello Form release debut album ‘Majority Rule,’ announce tour
They share a member with Vegas screamo band Febuary.
Charley Crockett Re-Releasing Latest Album Clovis After Contract Dispute
After vanishing from streaming services this spring, Crockett's 17th studio album is getting a July 3rd re-release. Charley Crockett Re-Releasing Latest Album Clovis After Contract Dispute Alex Krinsky