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Tupac murder trial begins, as witnesses share how “All hell broke loose” on night of rapper’s shooting
Former gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with orchestrating the 1996 murder, and has denied all charges The post Tupac murder trial begins, as witnesses share how “All hell broke loose” on night of rapper’s shooting appeared first on NME .
Watch Post Malone play his $2 million ‘Magic: The Gathering’ card
The chart-topping star owns the only The One Ring card in existence The post Watch Post Malone play his $2 million ‘Magic: The Gathering’ card appeared first on NME .
Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas goes viral for swinging mic stand into bandmate’s head, smashing his in-ears
"I think I almost killed him," the frontman said, with guitarist Paul Doucette telling his followers: "Rob took me the fuck out!" The post Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas goes viral for swinging mic stand into bandmate’s head, smashing his in-ears appeared first on NME .
Ford Focus: James Ellis Ford’s Favourite Albums
As the Arctic Monkeys, Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode superproducer releases his remarkable second solo album, James Ellis Ford walks us through the albums that have guided him in sickness and in health. Photo by Dan Wilton Moments of crises catch people in familiar contortions. When James Ellis Ford was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive cancer of the white blood cells, he was coming out of a period of workaholic overreach, having spent 2024 recording albums by Pet Shop Boys, Fontaines DC and The Last Dinner Party and with albums by Pulp and Black Country, New Road on pressing plant production lines. Living In Another World was written and recorded in medical isolation inside a room at St Bartholomew's Hospital... The post Ford Focus: James Ellis Ford’s Favourite Albums appeared first on The Quietus .
Ellie Goulding sues former managers over Live Nation “conflict of interests”
The suit claims TaP Management's ties to Live Nation were not disclosed to her while she was signing deals with the entertainment company The post Ellie Goulding sues former managers over Live Nation “conflict of interests” appeared first on NME .
Gang Of Youths announce 2026 UK and European shows
Four dates have been confirmed, and the band hint that there are more yet to come The post Gang Of Youths announce 2026 UK and European shows appeared first on NME .
Fontaines D.C. Announce New Album Dopamine Chamber, Share Single
“Marianne” leads the Irish band’s fifth LP ahead of its October release
Ritchie Blackmore says Deep Purple reunion “could be the last time we see each other”
He said joining his former bandmates on stage after 33 years was "very emotional" The post Ritchie Blackmore says Deep Purple reunion “could be the last time we see each other” appeared first on NME .
Live Nation settles lawsuit over a fight at a Luke Bryan concert that left a fan with brain injury
The lawsuit was filed in 2024, and related to a gig that was held in Connecticut two years prior The post Live Nation settles lawsuit over a fight at a Luke Bryan concert that left a fan with brain injury appeared first on NME .
“Callin’ Back Your Dream” — Magic Wands Shimmer in Video for “Diamond Rain”
Caught in your head Feel it again What you need now Hope often starts out as a shift in perspective before transforming into something as steady as the stars in… The post “Callin’ Back Your Dream” — Magic Wands Shimmer in Video for “Diamond Rain” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Yungblud breaks his leg in motorbike accident, vows to still play European festivals this week
"I’m comin and it’s gonna be fucking mad" The post Yungblud breaks his leg in motorbike accident, vows to still play European festivals this week appeared first on NME .
Les Claypool talks new Primus music and Angine de Poitrine comparisons: “There is a new life in this band”
The prog icon also talks plans to make a stage play with Sean Ono Lennon, the first UK Primus shows in nearly a decade, advice for new artists, and why viral duo Angine de Poitrine feel like an antidote to the rise of AI music The post Les Claypool talks new Primus music and Angine de Poitrine comparisons: “There is a new life in this band” appeared first on NME .
Fontaines D.C. announce details of new album ‘Dopamine Chamber’ with epic single ‘Marianne’
“The album itself is a dopamine chamber,” says frontman Grian Chatten. “You step inside and we test these different mind- or mood-altering pieces of music on you" The post Fontaines D.C. announce details of new album ‘Dopamine Chamber’ with epic single ‘Marianne’ appeared first on NME .
Casual Confrontation Shares Darkwave-Reggaeton Single Inspired by Spanish Arthouse Horror Film “ARREBATO”
Desde cuando te pregunto si tuyo puedo ser? Hace tiempo que no siento fallo por no perder No lamento lo que no pude tener Solo arrepiento mirarte y saber Five… The post Casual Confrontation Shares Darkwave-Reggaeton Single Inspired by Spanish Arthouse Horror Film “ARREBATO” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Ozzfest officially confirms venue for 2027 return
Organisers have promised that "more info on everything" is "coming soon" The post Ozzfest officially confirms venue for 2027 return appeared first on NME .
Taylor Swift hails Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Lost Weekend’ as an “absolute triumph in every way”
"Haven’t been able to stop listening" The post Taylor Swift hails Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Lost Weekend’ as an “absolute triumph in every way” appeared first on NME .
Christer Bothén/Oren Ambarchi/Johan Berthling/Andreas Werliin – Serpentine
Christer Bothén/Oren Ambarchi/Johan Berthling/Andreas Werliin Serpentine The improvising trio behind three volumes of Ghosted records are joined by Swedish Don Cherry collaborator Christer Bothén for an album of simmering, slow-paced intensity Serpentine by Christer Bothén / Oren Ambarchi / Johan Berthling / Andreas Werliin Across three Ghosted records Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin have expanded the possibilities of the guitar-bass-drums trio with slippery yet rigid, kosmische yet earthy music that challenges the idea time exists in neatly parcelled, indivisible increments. For Serpentine they’re joined by multi-instrumentalist Christer Bothén, who contributed Donso n’goni to Ghosted I’s opening track. Bothén’s first instrument is the bass clarinet. In the 70s he studied the donso n’goni, a six-stringed ‘hunter’s harp’ from the Wassoulou region in Mali, eventually... The post Christer Bothén/Oren Ambarchi/Johan Berthling/Andreas Werliin – Serpentine appeared first on The Quietus .
Mail-Order Music Legend Columbia House Is Closing Its Doors
The mail-order music service started in 1955, and its last vestige has been a selling movies since 2015. Mail-Order Music Legend Columbia House Is Closing Its Doors Travis Bland
Will Green Day ever make the ‘American Idiot’ movie or a full biopic? Tré Cool responds
A film based on their landmark 2004 album has been discussed for 15 years The post Will Green Day ever make the ‘American Idiot’ movie or a full biopic? Tré Cool responds appeared first on NME .
Bad Bunny Wrapping Up “Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour” with Puerto Rico Shows
The homecoming shows will take place at San Juan's Hiram Bithorn Stadium on August 22nd and 23rd. Bad Bunny Wrapping Up “Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour” with Puerto Rico Shows Eddie Fu
Maluma Announces Plans to Take “Loco X Volver” Around the World in 2027-2028
The Colombian star is preparing his first global trek since the “Don Juan World Tour,” with dates and venues still to come. Maluma Announces Plans to Take “Loco X Volver” Around the World in 2027-2028 Pedro Camacho
Rock and Throw All Nite: KISS’ Gene Simmons Tosses Four First Pitches at LA Angels Game
The singer-bassist threw four first pitches until he was satisfied with the result. Rock and Throw All Nite: KISS’ Gene Simmons Tosses Four First Pitches at LA Angels Game Spencer Kaufman
Columbia House Is Shutting Down
We, too, were shocked they still existed
Leo Woodall praises Oasis over The Beatles: “Liam Gallagher is the coolest frontman who’s ever lived”
The actor said that while the Fab Four are "ingrained" in his family, he listens to Oasis more The post Leo Woodall praises Oasis over The Beatles: “Liam Gallagher is the coolest frontman who’s ever lived” appeared first on NME .