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Dan Levy Calls Out Shane Gillis for Misogynistic SNL Monologue: “I’m Speechless”
During his SNL monologue, Gillis described going to the gym and observing that "women just dress like whores now." Dan Levy Calls Out Shane Gillis for Misogynistic SNL Monologue: “I’m Speechless” Alex Young
Ella Langley Says Jesus Gave Her Courage to Perform After Bomb Threat
The country singer's show in Tulsa was canceled after a fake bomb threat. Ella Langley Says Jesus Gave Her Courage to Perform After Bomb Threat Alex Young
Watch Phoebe Bridgers reunite with Boygenius bandmates for Lance Oppenheim-directed acoustic performance
Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus also made a surprise appearance at Bridgers’ phone-free show in New York shortly before The post Watch Phoebe Bridgers reunite with Boygenius bandmates for Lance Oppenheim-directed acoustic performance appeared first on NME .
Grimes announces new album ‘Psyopera’ (featuring no Elon Musk songs) with dark and ravey single ‘Accelerando’
“I just didn’t want any of this to be about Elon” The post Grimes announces new album ‘Psyopera’ (featuring no Elon Musk songs) with dark and ravey single ‘Accelerando’ appeared first on NME .
Johnny Marr on how Noel Gallagher called him to tell him Mani had died, and how it shaped his album
“I didn't write it about Mani, but he was on our minds as I was singing it” The post Johnny Marr on how Noel Gallagher called him to tell him Mani had died, and how it shaped his album appeared first on NME .
Life is Death: An Interview with Róis
On Mo Léan, Róis uses the ancient art of keening and otherworldly electronics to challenge the foundations of what we consider to be ‘proper’ when it comes to death. Here, she speaks to Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly about grief for a nation as well as individuals, the complexities of outsiders’ romanticisation of Irish culture, and the role of the Irish language in her work Photos by Anthony O'Connor “I want to party and to have the craic. That’s where I’m at,” says Róis. To the casual observer, this desire for fun might seem at odds with the work at hand. The title of her critically lauded last album, Mo Léan, newly reissued and expanded for its first global release by Domino next... The post Life is Death: An Interview with Róis appeared first on The Quietus .
The Wombats announce ‘A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation’ 20th anniversary UK and European tour
“When we realised our debut album was turning 20 in 2027 we decided it was only fair to throw a bit of a party to celebrate” The post The Wombats announce ‘A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation’ 20th anniversary UK and European tour appeared first on NME .
Piss share the inspiration behind their debut album in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
The Vancouver band’s selections for the music that helped shape ‘You Made Me / Skin On Linen’ include tracks by The Velvet Underground, Women, and Swans The post Piss share the inspiration behind their debut album in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover appeared first on NME .
Gnod – Chronicles of Gnowt Vol. 2
Gnod Chronicles of Gnowt Vol. 2 A second volume from the same Spud Murphy-led session at Vol. 1 finds the Salford rockers at their most fiercesome Chronicles of Gnowt (Vol 2) by Gnod Whatever monotheists may tell you, there are in fact two Gnods. The first creates thoughtful, psychedelia-tinged records like 2024’s Spot Land and Chronicles of Gnowt (Vol 1). The second, more vengeful Gnod, creates this record. If you’re wondering how to stop the second album in a trilogy feeling like the forgotten middle child, Gnod have the answer: make it much, much heavier. Gone are the almost Ry Cooder-esque acoustic stylings of Vol 1 opener ‘The Trees Pt. 1’. In their place are the propulsive down-the-line rock riffs of lead track ‘The Witness’,... The post Gnod – Chronicles of Gnowt Vol. 2 appeared first on The Quietus .
Steve Reich – The ECM Recordings
Steve Reich The ECM Recordings A new box set marking the composer's 90th birthday gathers together three seminal albums released by ECM in the late 70s and early 80s When does the last wall separating so-called ‘classical’ music from ‘pop’ finally collapse? At what point in music history does that distinction, maintained in various forms since the great flourishing of the publishing industry at the end of the eighteenth century, pass the point at which it makes any real sense or has any real explanatory use? There’s a strong argument to be made that it happens somewhere in the midst of these three records, released by the German label ECM between 1978 and 1982. I remember meeting someone once who insisted to me that... The post Steve Reich – The ECM Recordings appeared first on The Quietus .
Soulja Boy Announces Run for Presidency in 2028
The rapper provided his platform in a social media post with with "#America2028." Soulja Boy Announces Run for Presidency in 2028 Travis Bland
Mike Love Rejoins The Beach Boys on Stage Amid Health Issues
Love looked frail as he walked on the stage with assistance and remained seated throughout the performance. Mike Love Rejoins The Beach Boys on Stage Amid Health Issues Alex Young
Charli XCX Brings Out Tinashe at Austin City Limits Festival
The Popstar mastermind gave “Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore" and “Melatonin” live debuts
Jack White Reunites the Raconteurs at Nashville Show
It marked the bands first appearance together since 2019
Nicolas Cage Reveals He Refused to Sign AI Waiver for Spider-Noir and Isn’t Likely to Work With Amazon Again
Cage said of his relationship with Amazon: "I am not an AI-friendly actor, so it's like, connect those dots!" Nicolas Cage Reveals He Refused to Sign AI Waiver for Spider-Noir and Isn’t Likely to Work With Amazon Again Travis Bland
The Raconteurs Reunite for First Performance in Seven Years
The surprise five-song set took place during Jack White's show in Nashville on Saturday. The Raconteurs Reunite for First Performance in Seven Years Alex Young
Rosalía Raises the Bar (Once Again) with Incredible SNL Performances: Watch
Watch her truly captivating performances of "Reliquia" and "Magnolias" Rosalía Raises the Bar (Once Again) with Incredible SNL Performances: Watch Alex Young
Watch Rosalía Perform “Reliquia” En Pointe on SNL
She also brought “Magnolias” to the Saturday Night Live stage
Watch Sasha Keable perform ‘Options’ and ‘Why’ on ‘Saturday Night Live UK’
The British-Colombian singer appeared alongside host Danny Dyer in the latest episode of the show's second series The post Watch Sasha Keable perform ‘Options’ and ‘Why’ on ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ appeared first on NME .
Watch The Raconteurs reunite at Jack White’s Nashville gig
It was the band's first live appearance together since December 2019 The post Watch The Raconteurs reunite at Jack White’s Nashville gig appeared first on NME .
Watch Rosalía perform ‘Reliquia’ en pointe and ‘Magnolias’ in the rain on ‘SNL’
The Spanish star delivered two theatrical performances of tracks from her acclaimed 2025 album ‘Lux’ The post Watch Rosalía perform ‘Reliquia’ en pointe and ‘Magnolias’ in the rain on ‘SNL’ appeared first on NME .
Geordie Greep cancels five US shows following sexual misconduct allegation
The former Black Midi frontman denied an accusation of rape on stage in Vancouver earlier this week The post Geordie Greep cancels five US shows following sexual misconduct allegation appeared first on NME .
Frank Carter ejects man from Sex Pistols gig after women-only mosh pit row: “It’s not your lived experience, so just shut the fuck up!”
The singer later said men offended by the idea were “PART OF THE PROBLEM” The post Frank Carter ejects man from Sex Pistols gig after women-only mosh pit row: “It’s not your lived experience, so just shut the fuck up!” appeared first on NME .
Shane Gillis Drops F-Bomb on SNL
Gillis flubbed a line during a Dr. Seuss parody sketch and accidentally let an F-bomb fly. Shane Gillis Drops F-Bomb on SNL Alex Young