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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
Jack White Invites Satanic Doo-Wop Act Twin Temple to Open for Him After Charley Crockett Ejects Them from His Tour
The duo were kicked off Crockett's tour due to their Satanic imagery. Jack White Invites Satanic Doo-Wop Act Twin Temple to Open for Him After Charley Crockett Ejects Them from His Tour Langdon Hickman
Jack White invites Twin Temple to open for him after they were dropped from Charley Crockett shows
Self-proclaimed “Satanic doo-wop” duo Twin Temple were scheduled to open two shows on outlaw country artist Charley Crockett‘s upcoming tour, but they’ve since been removed from the shows. In a statement on their Instagram, they wrote: Today we were informed that Charley Crockett has decided to remove Twin Temple from his upcoming shows next week...
Huey Lewis Says “Music Is Not Part of My Life Anymore” After Going Deaf
Lewis' left ear "bailed" nearly nine years ago after he had been playing music with one ear for several decades. Huey Lewis Says “Music Is Not Part of My Life Anymore” After Going Deaf Eddie Fu
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ makes history as longest-running British Number One of all time
"Breaking a record that has stood for more than 30 years is a remarkable achievement" The post Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ makes history as longest-running British Number One of all time appeared first on NME .
Stream On This Week: A Dystopian Stephen King Adaptation and a Jennifer Garner Girls Weekend
Here's what to stream the weekend of July 10th. Stream On This Week: A Dystopian Stephen King Adaptation and a Jennifer Garner Girls Weekend Liz Shannon Miller
The Linda Lindas Announce New Album Gotta Get Out, Unveil “Closer” with Hayley Williams: Stream
The Los Angeles quartet will release their third studio album on August 28th. The Linda Lindas Announce New Album Gotta Get Out, Unveil “Closer” with Hayley Williams: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Heavy Song of the Week: Devil Master Provide a Masterclass in Metal Theater on “You Worms’ Vain Delusion”
Devil Master fuse theatricality with feral sincerity on "You Worms' Vain Delusion." Heavy Song of the Week: Devil Master Provide a Masterclass in Metal Theater on “You Worms’ Vain Delusion” Langdon Hickman
Angine de Poitrine’s Vol. I and Vol. II Now Available on Vinyl in New 2xLP Bundle
The new bundle marks the first time the band's debut album has been widely available on vinyl. Angine de Poitrine’s Vol. I and Vol. II Now Available on Vinyl in New 2xLP Bundle Paolo Ragusa
Billy Corgan Is “Really Impressed” by Sphere Artists, Says “Pumpkins Could Put on a Show that Nobody Else Would”
"With that level of production, it would be like a goth winter in there and I think we're probably the only band that could pull that off at that level." Billy Corgan Is “Really Impressed” by Sphere Artists, Says “Pumpkins Could Put on a Show that Nobody Else Would” Ben Kaye
Watch Kelley Stoltz’s trippy animated video for drummer tribute “Watts Moon Starr”
“Watts Moon Starr” is off of Kelley Stoltz’s great new album ‘If You Don’t Know Me, Buy Now!’
Miss May I Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Sanctuary”: Stream
The band's 8th studio album No Place for Me will be out October 2nd. Miss May I Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Sanctuary”: Stream Langdon Hickman
The Linda Lindas announce new LP ‘Gotta Get Out,’ share “Closer” ft. Hayley Williams
It’s their third album and first since signing to Reprise/Warner.
Madison Square Garden Denies Report Alleging Celebrity “Risk” List
A spokesperson for MSG called WIRED's report "inaccurate and false" and said it is "pursuing legal remedies." Madison Square Garden Denies Report Alleging Celebrity “Risk” List Alex Young
Indie Basement (7/10): the week in classic indie, alternative & college rock
This week: Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Twisted Teens, Luke Haines, Holy Wave, Ebbb, Ultra Vivid Scene, and more
Watch JENNIE perform epic remix of Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ at Mad Cool 2026
"I'm having so much fun," she told the Madrid crowd The post Watch JENNIE perform epic remix of Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ at Mad Cool 2026 appeared first on NME .
On Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones Continue Their Decades-Long Victory Lap, For Better and Worse: Review
Marking their quickest turnaround between albums in the 21st century, it's not surprising that Foreign Tongues comes across like Hackney Diamonds Part Two. On Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones Continue Their Decades-Long Victory Lap, For Better and Worse: Review Jonah Krueger
Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin & 9th Wonder announce new Dinner Party LP, share single
’Whatchu Bringing?’ is out on August 7.
Anthony Hopkins Announces New Orchestral Album Life Is a Dream, Reveals Lead Single: Stream
First preview "1947: Suite for Solo Piano and Orchestra: II. Bracken Road" is out now. Anthony Hopkins Announces New Orchestral Album Life Is a Dream, Reveals Lead Single: Stream Eddie Fu
Anthrax Unleash Epic New Single “The Edge of Perfection”: Stream
Scott Ian describes the song as "the best thing I've ever written and the best thing I've ever been part of creatively." Anthrax Unleash Epic New Single “The Edge of Perfection”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Shania Twain and Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme Team Up on New Song “Faded Blue Jeans”: Stream
The newest single off the country-pop star's upcoming album Little Miss Twain. Shania Twain and Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme Team Up on New Song “Faded Blue Jeans”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Notable Releases of the Week (7/10)
This week’s Notable Releases include Jack White, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Snag, Tracey Nelson (ft. MJ Lenderman/Wednesday), and more.