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Serial Provocateur Sings Morrissey at Local Government Meeting While “Bongholeo” Opens With Lizzo Tune: Stream
The man who sang the Morrissey tune was arrested and charged, according to reports. Serial Provocateur Sings Morrissey at Local Government Meeting While “Bongholeo” Opens With Lizzo Tune: Stream Travis Bland
TOMORA on soundtracking World Cup TV coverage ahead
"We love football and the way it celebrates and unites people, like music," the duo told NME, before Aurora's Norway and Tom Rowlands' England face off tonight The post TOMORA on soundtracking World Cup TV coverage ahead appeared first on NME .
Tokyo Darkwavers Lilii Mar and Sex Virgin Killer Embark on European Tour — SVK’s “ANGEL (International Version)” Out Now on Vinyl!
Emerging from Tokyo’s darkwave and post-punk scene, Japanese artist Lilii Mar and the band Sex Virgin Killer are heading to Europe this July for a two-part, seven-date tour. The run… The post Tokyo Darkwavers Lilii Mar and Sex Virgin Killer Embark on European Tour — SVK’s “ANGEL (International Version)” Out Now on Vinyl! appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Fiona Apple Is Trying to Write About the “Endless Barrage of Horrors” But Struggling, She Says in Sincere Video
The mercurial singer-songwriter explained that she didn't want people to think she isn't trying to address contemporary, difficult subject matter. Fiona Apple Is Trying to Write About the “Endless Barrage of Horrors” But Struggling, She Says in Sincere Video Travis Bland
The 30 Best Moments We Saw at JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt 30th Anniversary Concert
On multiple occasions during JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary concert at Yankee Stadium on Friday, July 10th, he used the size of the crowd as a gauge of his success. Putting his humble beginnings in perspective, the Marcy native reminded fans — and detractors — that his debut album sold 43,000 copies in its first week, […] The 30 Best Moments We Saw at JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt 30th Anniversary Concert Eddie Fu
See the Setlist for JAY-Z’s 30th Anniversary Reasonable Doubt Concert at Yankee Stadium
Featuring guest appearances from Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Nas, Alicia Keys, Memphis Bleek, and more. See the Setlist for JAY-Z’s 30th Anniversary Reasonable Doubt Concert at Yankee Stadium Eddie Fu
Watch Bring Me The Horizon play new ‘Repented’ version of debut album ‘Count Your Blessings’ in full in Manchester
Fans described the raucous set as a "generational full circle moment" The post Watch Bring Me The Horizon play new ‘Repented’ version of debut album ‘Count Your Blessings’ in full in Manchester appeared first on NME .
Robbie Williams joins CMAT on stage during day two of Bilbao BBK Live 2026
In partnership with Bilbao BBK Live 2026. Fresh from headlining the main stage earlier that night, Robbie Williams surprised both CMAT and the crowd by running on stage during her set on day two of Bilbao BBK Live 2026. Nearing the end of her late night slot on the Repsol stage, the Dunboyne singer joked […] The post Robbie Williams joins CMAT on stage during day two of Bilbao BBK Live 2026 appeared first on NME .
Interpol play secret intimate Madrid warm-up show before smashing Mad Cool 2026 with The Walkmen’s Matt Barrick on drums
Before hitting the Orange Stage, they announced a secret gig billed as Iron City, the title of their latest single The post Interpol play secret intimate Madrid warm-up show before smashing Mad Cool 2026 with The Walkmen’s Matt Barrick on drums appeared first on NME .
Jack White offers Twin Temple support slot after duo were dropped from Charley Crockett tour due to “Satanic imagery”
Vocalist Alexandra James said it would be "a most infernal pleasure to play the devil’s music" with him The post Jack White offers Twin Temple support slot after duo were dropped from Charley Crockett tour due to “Satanic imagery” appeared first on NME .
‘Ghost Town’, ‘At The Club’ & Britain’s Summer of Discontent
A disintegrating Specials were part of the sound of July 1981 as unrest flared up in Handsworth, Toxteth, Southall, Moss Side, Hyson Green & Brixton, as Ghost Town hit #1 45 years ago today, writes Wrongtom Brixton 1981 by Kim Aldis On 10 July 1981 the producer Lloyd Coxsone was minding his own business on Atlantic Road in the heart of Brixton when he spotted a young Rasta called Maliki being hassled by the police, and attempted to intervene. The legendary sound system operator was cuffed and bundled in the back of a van while a growing crowd watched in shock as it sped off to the police station. Following the transformative and violent uprising in the South London community back in... The post ‘Ghost Town’, ‘At The Club’ & Britain’s Summer of Discontent appeared first on The Quietus .
Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park concert
"To be able to pursue my dream and be on the stage like this, represent with all the baldies around the world, this is priceless" The post Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park concert appeared first on NME .
Off With His Head: A Short Story by David Rudkin
With an exclusive introduction by writer and film programmer Gareth Evans, the Quietus presents 'Off With His Head', an extract from a new collection of short stories by the author of Penda’s Fen, The Ash Tree, and Artemis 81 A writer I knew once called anniversaries the ‘running dogs of the bourgeoisie’. For him they were commodification engines, devices to straitjacket the unpredictable nature of history, along with the wayward people and events that made it. I knew what he meant but I disagreed. To me, for projects and individuals no longer here, they provide a way of honouring a legacy, building a brief moment of attention and focus, the chance to light a common ground for further exploration. And for... The post Off With His Head: A Short Story by David Rudkin appeared first on The Quietus .
“Do the Trumplini!” — Devo’s Gerald Casale Mocks MAGA Tyranny in Video for “Just Do It!”
The blue man said tonight“Freedom never been a right.”“Everybody’s going to have to fightSo get ready for a bloody night.” There are moments when a nation hears its foundations cracking… The post “Do the Trumplini!” — Devo’s Gerald Casale Mocks MAGA Tyranny in Video for “Just Do It!” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
“Does Time Heal All Wounds?” — German Synthpop Artist Janosch Moldau Trudges Through Grief in Video for “Not At All”
Does time heal all wounds Not at all not at all Only God helps us through Not at all not at all Janosch Moldau has spent much of his career… The post “Does Time Heal All Wounds?” — German Synthpop Artist Janosch Moldau Trudges Through Grief in Video for “Not At All” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Beyoncé Joins JAY-Z for “Reasonable Doubt” at Yankee Stadium: Watch
Nas also joined JAY-Z during his concert celebrating 30 years of Reasonable Doubt. Beyoncé Joins JAY-Z for “Reasonable Doubt” at Yankee Stadium: Watch Alex Young
San Francisco’s Frozen Warnings Patch into the Terminal in Video for Minimal Synth Single “Locked Out” — Remix EP Out Now!
Crystal laughter Crimson flower In a chariot of silver Your DNA Locked out! Imagine a Reagan-era hacker flick that never got past the censors: War Games’ David Lightman and Tron’s… The post San Francisco’s Frozen Warnings Patch into the Terminal in Video for Minimal Synth Single “Locked Out” — Remix EP Out Now! appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
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Future Is Stuck in the Past on The Real Me: Review
Despite some scattered highlights, The Real Me never delivers on its promise of revealing a more introspective Future. Future Is Stuck in the Past on The Real Me: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
The Emmys Sure Do Seem to Hate Taylor Sheridan
Paramount's uber-producer's shows have received a scant amount of nominations over the past eight years. The Emmys Sure Do Seem to Hate Taylor Sheridan Liz Shannon Miller
Tour News: Deerhoof, Manchester Orchestra, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Deb Never, Sound & Fury (by day), more
Plus L’Rain, Protomartyr, Cortex, Jawdropped, First Day Back, HUG, Elanor Moss, and more tour and show news.
Shinedown’s Eric Bass Steps Away from Tour Due to “Pretty Serious Mental Health Crash”
The bass player hopes to join the band at a later date on their headlining North American summer outing. Shinedown’s Eric Bass Steps Away from Tour Due to “Pretty Serious Mental Health Crash” Spencer Kaufman
Before Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Read the Best Translation of Homer’s Epic Poem
The modern, readable language of translator Emily Wilson inspired Nolan's own take on the classic. Before Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Read the Best Translation of Homer’s Epic Poem Liz Shannon Miller