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SZA hits out at “disgusting” AI music after learning over 200 of her songs had been used to train artificial intelligence
"If you’re a musician and you support this degenerate shit? You’re disgusting" The post SZA hits out at “disgusting” AI music after learning over 200 of her songs had been used to train artificial intelligence appeared first on NME .
Graham Coxon: “I’ve always wondered about relevance – there seems to be this forever-changing front row”
The Blur guitarist tells NME about the romance and nostalgia of the now-emerged "lost" album 'Castle Park', finding his confidence as a solo artist, and why he and Damon Albarn will be working together until "we pop ours clogs" The post Graham Coxon: “I’ve always wondered about relevance – there seems to be this forever-changing front row” appeared first on NME .
Here’s what went down at Gorillaz’ epic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show with Johnny Marr, Little Simz, Shaun Ryder and loads more
“The logistics are ridiculous for this band," said Damon Albarn, as they also brought out Paul Simonon, Sparks, Yasiin Bey, Gruff Rhys and more at their first ever stadium gig The post Here’s what went down at Gorillaz’ epic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show with Johnny Marr, Little Simz, Shaun Ryder and loads more appeared first on NME .
Rod Stewart jokes with crowd after nearly fainting onstage: “Would you mind if I sat down for this one?”
After using an oxygen tank, the 81-year-old rocker said "the show must go on" The post Rod Stewart jokes with crowd after nearly fainting onstage: “Would you mind if I sat down for this one?” appeared first on NME .
Watch Blossoms perform surprise pop-up gig in Manchester from inside a van
It comes days after they announced their sixth studio album, ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ The post Watch Blossoms perform surprise pop-up gig in Manchester from inside a van appeared first on NME .
Man charged with fraud over “fake” $3billion Napster investment
He is accused of duping the peer-to-peer music sharing network out of a near 25 per cent ownership stake The post Man charged with fraud over “fake” $3billion Napster investment appeared first on NME .
Ariana Grande reveals full ‘Petal’ tracklist
Her highly-anticipated follow-up to 2024’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ will be out on July 31 The post Ariana Grande reveals full ‘Petal’ tracklist appeared first on NME .
Iron Maiden enforce phone-free standing area at Paris arena show
The gig will be recorded for an upcoming ‘Run For Your Lives’ tour film The post Iron Maiden enforce phone-free standing area at Paris arena show appeared first on NME .
The 2026 Coney Island Mermaid Parade in (NSFW) pics
After struggling with an ”urgent financial crisis,” the beloved Brooklyn tradition returned for its 44th year (with an unofficial orange and blue theme).
Phoebe Green announces new album ‘Premature Nostalgia’ with dizzying single ‘There’s Always Someone Kicking The Seat’
The follow-up to her 2022 debut 'Lucky Me' will be out in October The post Phoebe Green announces new album ‘Premature Nostalgia’ with dizzying single ‘There’s Always Someone Kicking The Seat’ appeared first on NME .
BOYNEXTDOOR announce first ever world tour, ‘Knock On Vol. 2’
The former NME Cover stars released their debut album ‘Home’ earlier this month The post BOYNEXTDOOR announce first ever world tour, ‘Knock On Vol. 2’ appeared first on NME .
Daft Punk’s ‘One More Time’ is France’s official 2026 World Cup goal music
BLACKPINK, AC/DC and The Proclaimers are among the other big names being heard at the tournament The post Daft Punk’s ‘One More Time’ is France’s official 2026 World Cup goal music appeared first on NME .
Goose share their love of Geese
The Connecticut indie jam band have tipped their hat to the buzzy Brooklyn art rockers The post Goose share their love of Geese appeared first on NME .
Check out FKA Twigs’ vibrant new single with Lil Yachty, ‘On Your Mind’
It is Twigs' first new music since 2025's 'EUSEXUA' and 'EUSEXUA Afterglow' The post Check out FKA Twigs’ vibrant new single with Lil Yachty, ‘On Your Mind’ appeared first on NME .
Heavy Song of the Week: Sleep Continue Their Perpetual Sojourn on “Have Spaceship Will Travel”
Sleep return with a new lineup and a new focus on interstellar psychedelia on the hypnotic "Have Spacesuit Will Travel." Heavy Song of the Week: Sleep Continue Their Perpetual Sojourn on “Have Spaceship Will Travel” Langdon Hickman
Watch The xx’s Romy join Hayley Williams for Prefab Sprout’s ‘Wild Horses’ in London
It came at the first of two shows at London's Roundhouse as part of Williams' 'Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party' tour The post Watch The xx’s Romy join Hayley Williams for Prefab Sprout’s ‘Wild Horses’ in London appeared first on NME .
GWAR Say They Never Heard from Secret Service Until Trump Became President
GWAR have staged faux executions of presidents for four decades, but not until Trump took the Oval Office did they hear from the Secret Service. GWAR Say They Never Heard from Secret Service Until Trump Became President Alex Young
Dancing on Moonbeams: Artist Luke Fowler on Electronic Music Pioneer Janet Beat
Artist Luke Fowler speaks to Claire M. Holdsworth about his latest film, A Sensation Never Yet Known, a portrait of the electroacoustic composer and musician Janet Beat Merging art and documentary, the films of Glasgow-based artist and musician Luke Fowler examine people who are dismissed, marginalised or mis-recognised in their time. From psychiatrist R.D. Laing and Marxist historian E.P. Thompson to Orcadian filmmaker Margaret Tait, Fowler’s 16mm film portraits expose the process of making and researching them. Combining sounds and images in ways that resist narrative storytelling, his works often present snapshot encounters with the lives and work of visionary composers, like Martin Bartlett, Cornelius Cardew, Brunhild Ferrari and Christian Wolff. Fowler and I speak on the phone during the opening week... The post Dancing on Moonbeams: Artist Luke Fowler on Electronic Music Pioneer Janet Beat appeared first on The Quietus .
Busted’s James Bourne says he feared he’d never finish upcoming album amid health struggles
It comes after he dropped out of the band's recent tour, telling fans he needs a “major surgery” to extend his life The post Busted’s James Bourne says he feared he’d never finish upcoming album amid health struggles appeared first on NME .
Jelly Roll addresses cheating rumours amidst divorce from Bunnie Xo after 10 years of marriage
The musician paused his recent concert to speak about internet gossip The post Jelly Roll addresses cheating rumours amidst divorce from Bunnie Xo after 10 years of marriage appeared first on NME .
Morgan Freeman to produce and narrate album charting 100 year history of the blues
The actor said the record will detail "the sound of America’s past and present, and the heartbeat of a culture that refused to be forgotten” The post Morgan Freeman to produce and narrate album charting 100 year history of the blues appeared first on NME .
Keith Richards says Mick Jagger “won’t bloody stop” making new music
"We had enough stuff if we wanted to keep pushing, and so Mick and I gave each other the usual wry look and said: 'Yeah, let's keep pushing'" The post Keith Richards says Mick Jagger “won’t bloody stop” making new music appeared first on NME .
Tay Keith’s family pays tribute to “a cultural force whose work helped define the sound of a generation”
“While the world knew him as Tay Keith, his family knew him as BryTavious – a source of love, strength, laughter, and guidance" The post Tay Keith’s family pays tribute to “a cultural force whose work helped define the sound of a generation” appeared first on NME .
Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer bassist, dead at 50
"We love our brother so so much," the band's frontwoman wrote. "Words don’t cover it. I know so many out there love him too" The post Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer bassist, dead at 50 appeared first on NME .