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Shudder to Think Announce Who Sent You EP
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Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Might Be Brothers in New Apple TV Series: Watch the Trailer
Brothers premieres September 23rd. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Might Be Brothers in New Apple TV Series: Watch the Trailer Liz Shannon Miller
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G Returns in First Trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I?: Watch
Filmed in secret, the second Ali G movie is set to premiere in October 2026. Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G Returns in First Trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I?: Watch Liz Shannon Miller
Jamie T’s new album ‘Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)’ was written from voice notes from throughout his whole career
"It became clear to me that to move forward I would have to process the journey I’ve been on" The post Jamie T’s new album ‘Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)’ was written from voice notes from throughout his whole career appeared first on NME .
Queens of the Stone Age Reveal New Album Perfecth
The band also shared a new song, “Insignificant Other”
Queens of the Stone Age Announce New Album Perfecth, Unveil Single “Insignificant Other”: Stream
The band's ninth album will arrive on October 30th via Matador Records. Queens of the Stone Age Announce New Album Perfecth, Unveil Single “Insignificant Other”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Queens Of The Stone Age announce details of new album ‘Perfecth’ with groovy single ‘Insignificant Other’
"Nothing in this world is perfect, but everything seems to be 'perfecth'," says frontman Josh Homme. "And that title is funny when you're in a group, but it ain't so funny when you're alone" The post Queens Of The Stone Age announce details of new album ‘Perfecth’ with groovy single ‘Insignificant Other’ appeared first on NME .
Russian stadium says Kanye West gigs “cannot take place”
Two shows have been announced for October, making West one of the first major artists to perform in Russia since 2022 The post Russian stadium says Kanye West gigs “cannot take place” appeared first on NME .
Watch Andy Burnham jam The Smiths on guitar with Ukrainian soldier during Kyiv visit
"I'm out of practice, a little bit" The post Watch Andy Burnham jam The Smiths on guitar with Ukrainian soldier during Kyiv visit appeared first on NME .
Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black Expanded for 20th Anniversary Reissue
The new edition includes four unreleased demos and a full live album
‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ directors on why they used hidden cameras for shoot
'Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger' arrives in cinemas in September The post ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ directors on why they used hidden cameras for shoot appeared first on NME .
Police dig up huge stash of illegal drugs buried underground ahead of Creamfields festival
“Every year, we counter a number of brazen individuals who think they can outsmart us,” said one officer The post Police dig up huge stash of illegal drugs buried underground ahead of Creamfields festival appeared first on NME .
Rain and Shine: Green Man 2026 Reviewed
After nearly a quarter of a century, Green Man continues to throw the unexpected together and make it work, says Julian Marszalek, reviewing sets by Mogwai, Sparks, The Beta Band and more All photos by Jan Rijk “I thought you guys were supposed to be having a heatwave here,” quips Wilco’s major domo Jeff Tweedy, shortly before removing the sweatshirt that does what it says on the wrapper. You can’t blame him, really; after all, if it’s going to rain anywhere after months of drought, then it’s going to be here at Green Man in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog’s beautifully mountainous environs, a location famed for its volatile microclimate. Fortunately, Friday’s showers are a welcome reminder of what stable weather conditions... The post Rain and Shine: Green Man 2026 Reviewed appeared first on The Quietus .
Pulp announce Manchester pop-up pub ahead of massive Wythenshawe Park show
The pop-up will feature limited-edition merch, competitions, and be decked out in rare Pulp paraphernalia borrowed from the band’s archive The post Pulp announce Manchester pop-up pub ahead of massive Wythenshawe Park show appeared first on NME .
Hyperspecific: Electronic Music for August Reviewed by Jaša Bužinel
Our dance music editor shares his fascination with the current wave of new age festivals, and reviews exciting new releases for self-healing and club consumption alike by the likes of Carré, Buttechno & Triš, Al Wootton & Irene Bianco and more Carré, photo by Sophie Webster In Slovenia, multiple festivals dedicated to new age culture have sprouted in recent years. They are presented as boutique gatherings dedicated to healing music, deep listening and collective wellbeing, featuring live music, DJs, collective meditation, workshops and other "immersive practices". Is this a global thing? Some give the impression of a post-psytrance phenomenon, with pulsating music and traditional psychedelics discarded in favour of vapid singer-songwriters with vaguely spiritual lyrics, organic house and melodic techno sets, "shamanistic... The post Hyperspecific: Electronic Music for August Reviewed by Jaša Bužinel appeared first on The Quietus .
Reggie Watts dropped from festivals with theme song pulled from ‘Comedy Bang Bang’ podcast after allegations of “reckless” drug use in relationships
His lawyer has hit back at the “dangerously false” claims The post Reggie Watts dropped from festivals with theme song pulled from ‘Comedy Bang Bang’ podcast after allegations of “reckless” drug use in relationships appeared first on NME .
Johnny Marr takes on “assholes with dodgy views” on fiery new single ‘It’s Time’
The Smiths icon shows us his “way of singing about some worldly issues but finding defiance in idealism” The post Johnny Marr takes on “assholes with dodgy views” on fiery new single ‘It’s Time’ appeared first on NME .
Insecure Men and Ex-Fat White Family member Saul Adamczewski dropped by record label with tour cancelled after accusations of abuse
Shows in Manchester and Liverpool have been scrapped, as was a recent slot at Green Man festival The post Insecure Men and Ex-Fat White Family member Saul Adamczewski dropped by record label with tour cancelled after accusations of abuse appeared first on NME .
Jack White offers £20 tickets to students for UK and Ireland shows
The tour kicks off today (August 25) in London The post Jack White offers £20 tickets to students for UK and Ireland shows appeared first on NME .
Yves Tumor denies abuse allegations and promises “extreme legal action”
The musician has said the string of allegations are "completely heartbreaking" The post Yves Tumor denies abuse allegations and promises “extreme legal action” appeared first on NME .
Trivium and In Flames announce massive 2027 UK and European tour
The tour includes a slot at Alexandra Palace next spring The post Trivium and In Flames announce massive 2027 UK and European tour appeared first on NME .
Elanor Moss – The Knife, the Needle
Elanor Moss The Knife, the Needle The British singer-songwriter finds warmth in pastoral plucking and a rich wash of brass and strings The Knife, The Needle by Elanor Moss After a couple of singles of scrappy indie pop, singer-songwriter Elanor Moss dialled back the fuzz and the tempo for her debut full-length album. The Knife, the Needle leans towards a 60s folk style, with soft, ambling guitar as her primary accompaniment. Moss most immediately brings to mind the delicate, psychedelic folk of Vashti Bunyan or, more recently, Josephine Foster. Her voice in particular shares a similarly affinity, a slight warbling that trips along her subdued compositions. This is present in the vibrato in her vocals on ‘You’re Coming Home Tonight’ and ‘The Way That It... The post Elanor Moss – The Knife, the Needle appeared first on The Quietus .
Mastodon on losing Brent Hinds and launching a new chapter: “As much as we’re going through grieving, we feel emboldened”
Drummer and singer Brann Dailor tells NME about their first album back since the death of both his mother and longtime bandmate Brent Hinds, enlisting Josh Homme and Geezer Butler for collaborations, and why he hopes his vulnerability will help his fans The post Mastodon on losing Brent Hinds and launching a new chapter: “As much as we’re going through grieving, we feel emboldened” appeared first on NME .
Amy Winehouse’s classic ‘Back To Black’ 20th anniversary to be celebrated with deluxe reissue
It will include previously unreleased demos, rare B-sides and live versions from her 2007 tour The post Amy Winehouse’s classic ‘Back To Black’ 20th anniversary to be celebrated with deluxe reissue appeared first on NME .