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Stella Lefty Explains Noah Kahan Songwriting Credit on Hit Song “Boston”
Believe it or not, Lefty's interpolation of Kahan's "Stick Season" was unintentional. Stella Lefty Explains Noah Kahan Songwriting Credit on Hit Song “Boston” Paolo Ragusa
The Most Anticipated Pop Tours of Fall 2026
From Olivia Rodrigo and Charli xcx to newcomers like Malcolm Todd and Sienna Spiro. The Most Anticipated Pop Tours of Fall 2026 Paolo Ragusa
John Oliver Clowns Sean Duffy’s “God-Awful” Reality Show
Oliver argued the show's bigger problem isn't its low viewership, but the lingering ethical questions surrounding its production. John Oliver Clowns Sean Duffy’s “God-Awful” Reality Show Alex Krinsky
Pitchfork Music Festival CDMX 2026 Announces Full Lineup
Wendy Eisenberg, Safety Trance, and Tygapaw are among this year’s acts
Colombia Earthquake Benefit Concert Raises Over $3 Million, Karol G Alone Accounts for $1 Million
More than 30 artists participated in “Colombia: Voces por la Vida,” which drew over 32,500 people in Bogotá. Colombia Earthquake Benefit Concert Raises Over $3 Million, Karol G Alone Accounts for $1 Million Pedro Camacho
The Strokes play ‘Going To Babble On’ live for first time at Just Like Heaven 2026 as Julian Casablancas calls LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy the “Brett Favre of indie rock”
"What a pleasant surprise. I thought you retired 15 years ago... just kidding" The post The Strokes play ‘Going To Babble On’ live for first time at Just Like Heaven 2026 as Julian Casablancas calls LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy the “Brett Favre of indie rock” appeared first on NME .
Ghost Announce 2 Big To Rig Soundtrack Album, Unleash “Umbra”: Stream
The soundtrack to 2 Big To Rig, Ghost's upcoming live concert film, will be out August 27th. Ghost Announce 2 Big To Rig Soundtrack Album, Unleash “Umbra”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Kit Harington Replaces Nicholas Hoult as Harry Potter Series’ New Gilderoy Lockhart
Harington already played the Hogwarts professor in the recent Harry Potter audio dramas. Kit Harington Replaces Nicholas Hoult as Harry Potter Series’ New Gilderoy Lockhart Liz Shannon Miller
Grace Cummings on Bloodhorse!, Emotional Excess, and Her Filthy AI Bro-Country Experiment: Podcast
The Australian singer-songwriter talks about her just-released fourth LP. Grace Cummings on Bloodhorse!, Emotional Excess, and Her Filthy AI Bro-Country Experiment: Podcast Kyle Meredith
Tinashe, Mike Shabb, Lucy Bedroque, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Listen to Olivia Rodrigo’s New Song “Serena Joy”
The one-off single takes its name from a female character in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale
Olivia Rodrigo Officially Releases New Song “serena joy” on Streaming
The politically-charged track was originally offered as a limited edition CD single sold out of an independent record store in Southern California. Olivia Rodrigo Officially Releases New Song “serena joy” on Streaming Paolo Ragusa
Jessie Reyez Announces 2026 “A Little Vengeance Tour”
The Canadian singer and songwriter will celebrate her new album A Little Vengeance with a 13-date North American tour. Jessie Reyez Announces 2026 “A Little Vengeance Tour” Paolo Ragusa
Lindsey Stirling Announces 2026 “Snow Waltz Holiday Tour”
The 25-city US run stops in Philadelphia, St. Louis, Las Vegas, and more. Lindsey Stirling Announces 2026 “Snow Waltz Holiday Tour” Eddie Fu
Triumph Announce Fall 2026 US Leg of 50th Anniversary Tour
Triumph's second stateside leg of their "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded" tour kicks off November 17th. Triumph Announce Fall 2026 US Leg of 50th Anniversary Tour Langdon Hickman
Bret Michaels axes all planned tour dates to recover from surgery
He recently had a kidney stone removed after playing three shows in “intense” pain The post Bret Michaels axes all planned tour dates to recover from surgery appeared first on NME .
James Murphy contributes to DFA Records’ charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ in memory of Optimo’s JD Twitch
“It’s for Keith and for everyone like him” The post James Murphy contributes to DFA Records’ charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ in memory of Optimo’s JD Twitch appeared first on NME .
Rock Drummer Dies Mid-Concert After Collapsing onto Drum Kit
Raja Azreen Raja Talib of Meditasi died just two songs into the band's set at Teruntum Rock Festival. Rock Drummer Dies Mid-Concert After Collapsing onto Drum Kit Langdon Hickman
Julian Casablancas Says James Murphy Is the “Brett Favre of Indie Rock”
The Strokes frontman called out Murphy for reuniting LCD Soundsystem five years after they broke up. Julian Casablancas Says James Murphy Is the “Brett Favre of Indie Rock” Eddie Fu
Stella Lefty Announces 2027 Headlining Tour
The 18-date "Long Way Home Tour" comes in support of her debut album of the same name. Stella Lefty Announces 2027 Headlining Tour Scoop Harrison
Former AC/DC Member Chris Slade Retires from Drumming
The "Thunderstruck" drummer cites his age and physical limitations from a stroke he suffered seven years ago. Former AC/DC Member Chris Slade Retires from Drumming Spencer Kaufman
Television’s Richard Lloyd Diagnosed With Cancer
“I am taking this in stride, but it has become very difficult on our own and financially we are strapped,” says the guitarist
Nia Archives announces massive ‘Emotional’ world tour of UK, Europe, North America, Japan and Australia
The new dates come in support of her recently released, Mercury Prize shortlisted album The post Nia Archives announces massive ‘Emotional’ world tour of UK, Europe, North America, Japan and Australia appeared first on NME .
Calvin Harris fan goes viral after being hit with pizza while filming gig on phone
The woman on the receiving end of the projectile joked there was "nothing like getting pizza pied at Calvin" The post Calvin Harris fan goes viral after being hit with pizza while filming gig on phone appeared first on NME .