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Neil Young and Willie Nelson to Play Co-Headlining Shows in September
They will play shows together in Philadelphia and Bridgeport, Connecticut in addition to Farm Aid. Neil Young and Willie Nelson to Play Co-Headlining Shows in September Eddie Fu
2026 MTV VMAs Scraps Long-Running “Best Rock” Category
The rock category had been in existence in some form or another since 1989. 2026 MTV VMAs Scraps Long-Running “Best Rock” Category Spencer Kaufman
‘A Very Laufey Day’ returns for 2026 with worldwide events
Candlelight concerts, fan meet-ups, film screenings and more are planned for this weekend The post ‘A Very Laufey Day’ returns for 2026 with worldwide events appeared first on NME .
Maluma, Quevedo Join Stacked Lineup for Billboard’s Latin Music Week in Miami
The event will also feature Pitbull, Fuerza Regida, Trueno, Rawayana, Ryan Castro, Kany García, and more. Maluma, Quevedo Join Stacked Lineup for Billboard’s Latin Music Week in Miami Pedro Camacho
heavens to betsy Announce Collection baby’s gone, Unveil “ain’t never goin’ back”: Stream
The 16-song collection marks the feminist group's first new release in 32 years heavens to betsy Announce Collection baby’s gone, Unveil “ain’t never goin’ back”: Stream Travis Bland
Geese’s Cameron Winter announces ‘Live At Carnegie Hall’ album
The stripped-back show was also filmed last December by Paul Thomas Anderson The post Geese’s Cameron Winter announces ‘Live At Carnegie Hall’ album appeared first on NME .
Actress Shares New Track, ‘Withending’
It's the third song to be unveiled from forthcoming album Radical Frame Actress has released a new track, titled 'Withending'. It arrives as the third preview to forthcoming album Radical Frame, which the UK artist announced last month with the release of the song 'Overchord'. Before that, he shared the CASISDEAD-featuring lead cut 'Live By You'. 'Withending', which you can listen to below, is a dissonant house cut, centred around piano melodies and warped vocal samples. Radical Frame, meanwhile, explores the Black avant-garde, according to a press release issued when the album was announced. Ninja Tune will release Radical Frame on 18 September 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7EhayXuR7o&list=PLYVGrDapR5Ic0lPBY3IDFfCFENs4jwhpB ... The post Actress Shares New Track, ‘Withending’ appeared first on The Quietus .
Heavens to Betsy Unvault Lost Demo Tapes for New Album
An unreleased 1992 demo leads the first record in 32 years from Corin Tucker’s pre-Sleater-Kinney band with Tracy Sawyer
Metal Band Demon Hunter Sue Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters
The Christian metal band alleges trademark infringement. Metal Band Demon Hunter Sue Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters Spencer Kaufman
Man Nicknamed “Bluntman” Arrested Ahead of Gathering of the Juggalos with 128 Pounds of Weed
45-year-old Kevin Jones has reportedly been a vendor at the festival for over 20 years. Man Nicknamed “Bluntman” Arrested Ahead of Gathering of the Juggalos with 128 Pounds of Weed Eddie Fu
The Stray Cats Bring “Rock This Town” to Fallon for First TV Performance in Three Decades: Watch
The band brought their signature song to Fallon for their first late-night TV appearance since 1990. The Stray Cats Bring “Rock This Town” to Fallon for First TV Performance in Three Decades: Watch Paolo Ragusa
AI detected in 40 per cent of music released in July 2026, study reveals
"I think the path forward for AI music is disclosure," said the CEO of SubmitHub, which published the findings The post AI detected in 40 per cent of music released in July 2026, study reveals appeared first on NME .
Beck Unveils Stirring New Song “Disappearing Act”: Stream
The third single off Beck's upcoming album Ride Lonesome features stacked harmonies, plenty of reverb, and an embrace of the unknown. Beck Unveils Stirring New Song “Disappearing Act”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Weezer’s Scott Shriner and Patrick Wilson on The Gold Album, Renewed Chemistry, and Weezer Movie: Podcast
The Weezer rhythm section talks about locking back in, the meta meaning behind “CEO,” and balancing new music with the hits on tour. Weezer’s Scott Shriner and Patrick Wilson on The Gold Album, Renewed Chemistry, and Weezer Movie: Podcast Kyle Meredith
Noton to Release Posthumous Ryuichi Sakamoto LP in Collaboration with Alva Noto
12 Conversations was originally recorded by the two artists in late 2022 Noton is set to release a posthumous album by Ryuichi Sakamoto, made in collaboration with Alva Noto. The 12-track 12 Conversations was originally recorded by the two artists in November and December 2022 around the same time that Sakamoto made his final solo album, 12 – he passed away in March 2023. The release of the new LP follows a long and fruitful creative partnership between Sakamoto and Alva Noto, real name Carsten Nicolai, that began with 2002's Vrioon, and took in various other records in the V.I.R.U.S. series in addition to soundtrack work and 2019's live LP Two. In a statement, Nicolai said: "A heavy breath can be heard in the... The post Noton to Release Posthumous Ryuichi Sakamoto LP in Collaboration with Alva Noto appeared first on The Quietus .
Geologist Reveals New Album The Sirens
The LP, made with visual artist Kyle Simon, consists of a single composition manipulated by the “light of the full moon”
Shovel Dance Collective Detail New Album, ‘Everything In Readiness’
The new record is preceded by lead cut 'Tally Ho, Hark Away!' Shovel Dance Collective have signed to Glitterbeat's tak:til sub-label for the release of their third album, Everything In Readiness. The follow-up to 2024's The Shovel Dance takes in 11 tracks and builds on the sound of their previous output, further exploring productions processes surrounding field recordings and tape manipulation. In a collective statement about the record, the group said: "The metaphor of weaving, or a patchwork quilt, increasingly feels like the best way to describe what we have done. Not only has our own shared musical language (improvised or otherwise) developed in increasingly precise ways but also the way we mine and research increasingly specific and underperformed traditional music." To mark... The post Shovel Dance Collective Detail New Album, ‘Everything In Readiness’ appeared first on The Quietus .
Tupac entourage member dodges questions about accused in murder trial: “I don’t want to send you to prison”
He said responding to the line of questioning "wouldn't be good" for the defendant The post Tupac entourage member dodges questions about accused in murder trial: “I don’t want to send you to prison” appeared first on NME .
Jack White Trolls Charley Crockett
Crockett lashed out at White for inviting Satanic doo-wop group Twin Temple to join his tour after Crockett dropped them from his own. Jack White Trolls Charley Crockett Alex Young
Haywire sign to Roadrunner, announce new LP & video, threw $$ into the crowd at Sound & Fury, keep touring & stuff (BV-exclusive vinyl)
The album was produced by Mat from Citizen and mixed by Taylor Young whose band God’s Hate meanwhile surprised the world with a surprise Sound & Fury set followed by a surprise new EP.
Cameron Winter Announces Live at Carnegie Hall
The Geese frontman’s first live album captures his sold-out 2025 performance at the storied venue. Cameron Winter Announces Live at Carnegie Hall Karan Singh
Cameron Winter Announces Live at Carnegie Hall
The Geese frontperson recorded his debut live LP at the venue last December
Brussels Festival MIRROR WORLD Confirms First Acts Playing Inaugural Edition
The new event, scheduled for next month, is affiliated with Nyege Nyege Festival Kampire Brussels festival MIRROR WORLD has shared the first wave of names playing its inaugural edition next month. The new two-day festival is a sister event to Uganda's Nyege Nyege Festival, and will welcome a number of figures connected to the Nyege Nyege Tapes label as a result. Among them are Kampire, DJ Travella, Serokolo 7, De Schuurman, Arsenal Mikebe, Jay Mitta, HHY & The Kampala Unit (playing alongside a Brussels-based brass ensemble), and Authentically Plastic. Among the other acts listed to play are Mohammad Syfkhan, D'Leesa, Top Klas and Congolese guitar veteran Dizzy Mandjeku. In addition to the music programming, MIRROR WORLD will presents exhibitions and screenings, including a photography display... The post Brussels Festival MIRROR WORLD Confirms First Acts Playing Inaugural Edition appeared first on The Quietus .
Tyler, The Creator shares Camp Flog Gnaw 2026 line-up with Turnstile, Lola Young and Steve Lacy
He had previously shared a teaser post, asking fans to "unscramble" the list of acts The post Tyler, The Creator shares Camp Flog Gnaw 2026 line-up with Turnstile, Lola Young and Steve Lacy appeared first on NME .