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Bambie Thug pulls out of Bludfest and announces break from touring to “prioritise mental and physical health”
"I promise when I return to performing it will be worth the wait" The post Bambie Thug pulls out of Bludfest and announces break from touring to “prioritise mental and physical health” appeared first on NME .
Neal Francis Turned Live at Lagunitas into Boogieland: Photos + Recap
With support from Parlor Greens, the sold-out show featured plenty of dancing, cold beers, and big ol' smiles, all in support of the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Neal Francis Turned Live at Lagunitas into Boogieland: Photos + Recap Jonah Krueger
“Come on, meet me on the dancefloor”: Madonna to host ‘Club Confessions’ album listening party in London
Here's how to enter the ticket sale... The post “Come on, meet me on the dancefloor”: Madonna to host ‘Club Confessions’ album listening party in London appeared first on NME .
Joe Rogan Was Only 117.4 Million Off on UFC Freedom 250 Ratings
The event drew an average of 8.2 million viewers. Joe Rogan Was Only 117.4 Million Off on UFC Freedom 250 Ratings Alex Young
Amazon Dumps Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Movie
The film is now being shopped to other studios. Amazon Dumps Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Movie Alex Young
Brian Fallon & The Painkillers announce huge 2026 UK, European and North American tour
The solo trek for The Gaslight Anthem's frontman includes a stop at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire The post Brian Fallon & The Painkillers announce huge 2026 UK, European and North American tour appeared first on NME .
Watch the New York Knicks and Zohran Mamdani dance along to Alicia Keys’ performing ‘Empire State of Mind’ at championship parade
The song has become an unofficial fan anthem throughout the NBA Finals The post Watch the New York Knicks and Zohran Mamdani dance along to Alicia Keys’ performing ‘Empire State of Mind’ at championship parade appeared first on NME .
FKA twigs and Lil Yachty Join Forces for “On Your Mind”: Stream
Hey, your next summer anthem just dropped. FKA twigs and Lil Yachty Join Forces for “On Your Mind”: Stream Chris Coplan
9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and More
Stream new releases from Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and Big Freedia and SOPHIE
Oliver Tree’s mother shares tribute as Post Malone dedicates Toronto show to “beautiful man”: “We are so proud of you”
Tree died in a helicopter crash last weekend, aged 32 The post Oliver Tree’s mother shares tribute as Post Malone dedicates Toronto show to “beautiful man”: “We are so proud of you” appeared first on NME .
Olivia Wilde recalls “wholesome and sweet” Harry Styles relationship despite “parasocial” backlash
"We existed in this little bubble, and the judgment never really got into that bubble, which was a miracle" The post Olivia Wilde recalls “wholesome and sweet” Harry Styles relationship despite “parasocial” backlash appeared first on NME .
Charli XCX speaks out on mental health struggle: “I’m in the worst place mentally that I’ve been in my life”
“I’m finding my emotions are very, very volatile at the minute" The post Charli XCX speaks out on mental health struggle: “I’m in the worst place mentally that I’ve been in my life” appeared first on NME .
Watch U2’s Bono and The Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder and more perform at Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony
Christina Aguilera, Common, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend were also on the star-studded line-up The post Watch U2’s Bono and The Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder and more perform at Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony appeared first on NME .
Lizzo’s new album ‘Bitch’ fails to crack top 100 in UK or US
She has responded to claims that she has "no fanbase" by claiming there's been a "very obvious and public attack on my career" The post Lizzo’s new album ‘Bitch’ fails to crack top 100 in UK or US appeared first on NME .
The Police’s Stewart Copeland says he and Sting “get along just fine” amidst royalties dispute
“We get along great as long as we’re not trying to make music together” The post The Police’s Stewart Copeland says he and Sting “get along just fine” amidst royalties dispute appeared first on NME .
Role Model announces UK, European and North American tour
He'll be joined on the road by Samia and Keni Titus in 2026 and 2027, with a huge show lined up at London's O2 The post Role Model announces UK, European and North American tour appeared first on NME .
Reissue of the Week: Mash Down Birmingham by Musical Youth
Wrongtom dismantles the unhelpful idea of the one hit wonder with some help from a new anthology of early recordings by Musical Youth The term “one hit wonder” is tossed about way too often. Almost callous in its dismissive tone, it overlooks all the hard work, and various releases which no doubt paved the way for that one hit song the casual listener remembers. For instance, Althea & Donna cut a handful of respected singles back home in Jamaica before their one pop at the top spot here in the UK with ‘Uptown Top Ranking’, while Toni Basil began her recording career in the mid 60s, followed by years of choreography before ‘Mickey’ became a ubiquitous hit in 82. However, later that... The post Reissue of the Week: Mash Down Birmingham by Musical Youth appeared first on The Quietus .
Taylor Swift wrote and recorded ‘Toy Story 5’ theme in just eight hours: “Kind of a hectic day”
She shared studio footage of her creating 'I Knew It, I Knew You', and called the Pixar sequel a "phenomenal movie" The post Taylor Swift wrote and recorded ‘Toy Story 5’ theme in just eight hours: “Kind of a hectic day” appeared first on NME .
What Midsummer Dreaming reveals about the Vitality & Fragility of BBC Radio
Jude Rogers salutes an inspired night of radio for this solstice: a vivid reminder of what we stand to lose thanks to BBC cuts and the threat posed by charter renewal What holds me suspended in the air? Is it silence that holds me? Silence that beats everywhere, holding me as if in a cradle? No! Listen, listen, listen with your inner ear.”from Private Dreams, Public Nightmares, BBC’s The Third Programme, 1957 On this Saturday’s summer solstice, go somewhere quiet and tune into Radio 3 between dusk and dawn. You might hear answerphone messages transformed into a symphony; ISS astronauts speaking from space to the wives of amateur radio enthusiasts; love stories travelling in and out of the minds of spurned partners;... The post What Midsummer Dreaming reveals about the Vitality & Fragility of BBC Radio appeared first on The Quietus .
Tay Keith, producer of Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’, found dead aged 29
Police said "no foul play is suspected" in the Grammy nominee's death The post Tay Keith, producer of Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’, found dead aged 29 appeared first on NME .
Placebo – Placebo RE:CREATED
Placebo Placebo RE:CREATED Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal prove there's more to revisiting old material than just wringing more cash out of an old cow with this effective look back at their debut with the benefit of 30 years' hindsight In the mid-2000s, nostalgia gained a particularly indie-rock cool. Established in 2005, the All Tomorrow’s Parties Don’t Look Back concert series saw artists including Dirty Three, Sonic Youth and Low revisit back-catalogue albums in full, either at one-off shows or on tour, when the concept was still a novelty. The relatively high-brow status of the artists involved positioned these concerts – at first – as a kind of happening, as though the transference of a solitary, focused experience (listening to an album) to... The post Placebo – Placebo RE:CREATED appeared first on The Quietus .
Listen to FKA twigs’ New Electro Song Featuring Lil Yachty
“it never ceases to amaze me how pain can manifest into the hardest and most euphoric sonics”
Carlos Mencia Faces More Than a Decade In Prison After Felony Charges
Los Angeles prosecutors charged the comedian with a dozen counts of felony tax evasion. Carlos Mencia Faces More Than a Decade In Prison After Felony Charges Travis Bland
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Comes Out About His Attendance in Peter Thiel’s Clandestine Gatherings
The actor said he and Thiel "are political and ideological opposites" following reports that subject matters at the meetings address WW III and creating cults. Joseph Gordon-Levitt Comes Out About His Attendance in Peter Thiel’s Clandestine Gatherings Travis Bland