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Missing Glastonbury? There’s a festival on your doorstep that’s saving grassroots venues
The Everywhere At Once festival brings huge names and rising talent to hundreds of venues across the UK this weekend. Artists and venue bosses tell us why you should get involved, and how without these gig spaces we wouldn't have Glasto acts or Oasis The post Missing Glastonbury? There’s a festival on your doorstep that’s saving grassroots venues appeared first on NME .
Tom Hardy set to release collab album with underground hip-hop collective Czarface
He'll rap under the Frankie Pulitzer moniker on the record, which is due out this August The post Tom Hardy set to release collab album with underground hip-hop collective Czarface appeared first on NME .
Dua Lipa to open library of banned and censored books in Portugal
"Because sometimes the most subversive thing you can do is read a book and then talk about it" The post Dua Lipa to open library of banned and censored books in Portugal appeared first on NME .
Madonna plays coy about rumoured Kylie Minogue collab on ‘Confessions II’: “It’s my job to be mysterious”
The duo fuelled speculation when Minogue made a surprise appearance as part of Madonna's interview with Graham Norton The post Madonna plays coy about rumoured Kylie Minogue collab on ‘Confessions II’: “It’s my job to be mysterious” appeared first on NME .
Noah Kahan asks fans to stop stealing road sign in his home town
“Please don’t disturb these places or people" The post Noah Kahan asks fans to stop stealing road sign in his home town appeared first on NME .
Madonna teases Glastonbury 2027 slot, promises “something bigger” is coming after promotional tours for ‘Confessions II’
When asked if said "something" would be held in the UK, she wryly replied: "It could be" The post Madonna teases Glastonbury 2027 slot, promises “something bigger” is coming after promotional tours for ‘Confessions II’ appeared first on NME .
Lorde opens up about PMDD diagnosis and releases 49 ‘Virgin’ demos to celebrate album’s first anniversary
"I had the sense that I was setting myself free, building a holy site," she said of making the album The post Lorde opens up about PMDD diagnosis and releases 49 ‘Virgin’ demos to celebrate album’s first anniversary appeared first on NME .
Going for the Jugular: On the Recording of the Velvet Underground & Nico
In an exclusive extract from his new book, Do What You Fear Most: The History of the Velvet Underground, author and music journalist Richie Unterberger re-assesses the role played by pop artist Andy Warhol in one of the seminal rock albums of the late 1960s John Cale and Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground performs on stage at the Cafe Bizarre, New York, December 1965. (Photo by Adam Ritchie/Redferns) According to Paul Morrissey, “Andy was [saying], ‘There’s no money here. We’re not making any money. What is happening?’ He was always very uncomfortable if money wasn’t coming in. Even though they had signed their management contract before the Dom had opened, it was not easy, and Andy had to pay for the... The post Going for the Jugular: On the Recording of the Velvet Underground & Nico appeared first on The Quietus .
Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: A Guide to Every Major Guest Star
A cast of true comedy greats comes together for Larry David's HBO sketch series. Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: A Guide to Every Major Guest Star Liz Shannon Miller
Boy Harsher Returns in Video for Latex Line-Dancing New-Wave Fever Dream “Jeans”
Boy Harsher returns with “Jeans,” their first new original song under the Boy Harsher banner since the cinematic 2022 stretch that brought The Runner and “Burn It Down” from the… The post Boy Harsher Returns in Video for Latex Line-Dancing New-Wave Fever Dream “Jeans” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Lorde Releases 49 Virgin Demos for Album’s 1st Anniversary
The collection also includes notes and photographs. Lorde Releases 49 Virgin Demos for Album’s 1st Anniversary Alex Young
DC Dark Synthpop Duo 2DCAT Take a Sledgehammer to Grief in Video for Lynchian Blue Rose Edit of “Frames”
I can’t hear that he’s calling my name The sound is drowned out in the rain Shots ring out in the night Some moments refuse to remain in the past.… The post DC Dark Synthpop Duo 2DCAT Take a Sledgehammer to Grief in Video for Lynchian Blue Rose Edit of “Frames” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Tour news: Twisted Teens, Smerz, Winged Wheel, Victoryland, The Gotobeds, Angelo De Augustine, more
Plus: Ionia Freak Fair (booked by Billy Strings), American Football, Gorillaz, A John Waters Christmas, and more tour and festival news.
Kansas City Quartet RxGhost Push Misplaced Fear, Hate, and Blame Off the Platform on New Single “Subway”
Fear is easiest to manufacture at a distance, when cities are understood through alarmist headlines and political talking points rather than lived experience. Public transit becomes evidence of social collapse,… The post Kansas City Quartet RxGhost Push Misplaced Fear, Hate, and Blame Off the Platform on New Single “Subway” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week June 19th – 26th
Our favorite songs from the past week include new tunes from Wild Pink, @, Yard Act, Ibeyi, and more. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week June 19th – 26th Jonah Krueger
“Black Stars are Shining” — Hamburg’s GIANT CROW Launches Skyward With Post-Rock Ballad “Home”
Black stars are shining from the deep I hide from But this road may carry me home Some songs begin with a map in their pocket and spend their running… The post “Black Stars are Shining” — Hamburg’s GIANT CROW Launches Skyward With Post-Rock Ballad “Home” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Bluegrass Star Billy Strings Announces Extreme Metal Bands for His Ionia Freak Fair
Bane, Cryptopsy, and more will perform at a metal stage as bluegrass acts play the main stage. Bluegrass Star Billy Strings Announces Extreme Metal Bands for His Ionia Freak Fair Spencer Kaufman
Tom Hardy Resurrects Rap Persona for Joint Album with CZARFACE
Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer features lead single "Brothers Grimm." Tom Hardy Resurrects Rap Persona for Joint Album with CZARFACE Eddie Fu
Bluegrass star Billy Strings books Bane, Cryptopsy & other heavy bands for Michigan fest
“We are bringing some death metal, some Hardcore, some grind and more to the ‘Ionia Freak Fair‘ this August” – Billy Strings
John Waters announces 2026 Christmas tour
It’s Christmas as only John Waters could bring you.
Peggy Gou taps the “uplifting energy of summer” for infectious single ‘Wo,man’ featuring Ayra Starr
"I hope this record brings fun summer memories to all who love it” The post Peggy Gou taps the “uplifting energy of summer” for infectious single ‘Wo,man’ featuring Ayra Starr appeared first on NME .
Athens Synthpunks Dramachine Fall Under the Spell of the Red Shoes in Video for “Choros tou Thanatou” (Dance of Death)
You tie the red shoes to rhythms you do not choose You dance, you dance to rhythms you do not choose Athens synth-punk outfit Dramachine takes Hans Christian Andersen’s The… The post Athens Synthpunks Dramachine Fall Under the Spell of the Red Shoes in Video for “Choros tou Thanatou” (Dance of Death) appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Heavy Song of the Week: Bring Me the Horizon Bring Back Deathcore Aggression on “Dehumanized”
Bring Me the Hoizon renovate their initial deathcore sound with equal parts passion and ultra-modern trickery on the compelling "Dehumanized." Heavy Song of the Week: Bring Me the Horizon Bring Back Deathcore Aggression on “Dehumanized” Langdon Hickman
Netflix Reuniting Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour for Father-Daughter Spy Series
The new show, produced by A24, will be written by Adolescence's Jack Thorne. Netflix Reuniting Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour for Father-Daughter Spy Series Liz Shannon Miller