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Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Rape
The rapper admitted to raping a woman at his home in 2022
Saul Williams Recruits Robert Del Naja, Kamasi Washington for New Album Leap Year
Carlos Niño, Gonjasufi, and Moor Mother also appear on the project
Each Song on Sad13’s New Mixtape Is One Minute Long
The Speedy Ortiz frontperson returns with three songs from 1331, their upcoming mixtape as Sad13
Aimee Mann Nearly Passed on Performing with RUSH at First Four Reunion Shows
The reveal comes via a one-page comic written and drawn by Aimee Mann and posted to her Instagram. Aimee Mann Nearly Passed on Performing with RUSH at First Four Reunion Shows Langdon Hickman
Walter Parazaider, Founding Member of Chicago, Dead at 81
The sax player died of complications from a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Walter Parazaider, Founding Member of Chicago, Dead at 81 Eddie Fu
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is heading to the Las Vegas Sphere
The cult classic will be the latest movie to be adapted to fit the 160,000-square-foot screen The post ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is heading to the Las Vegas Sphere appeared first on NME .
Truck Violence announce North American tour, share “Gerard, be quiet” from Flenser debut
Montreal band Truck Violence’s tour is in support of ‘The weathervane is my body,’ their second album and first for The Flenser.
Mojave 3 to Reissue Full Back Catalogue via 4AD
The group's five albums will be back in print from next month Photo by Phil Nicholls 4AD is reissuing Mojave 3's full back catalogue, encompassing five studio albums. Remastered at Abbey Road Studios, the albums – Ask Me Tomorrow (1995), Out Of Tune (1998), Excuses For Travellers (2000), Spoon And Rafter (2003) and Puzzles Like You (2006) – will be made available digitally, and individually on vinyl and CD. There will also be 4AD-exclusive slipcase box set comprising all five albums on clear vinyl with an 8x10-inch print. Formed in 1995, Mojave 3 emerged from the dissolution of Slowdive, featuring members Neil Halstead and Rachel Goswell, as well as new drummer Ian McCutcheon. Stripping away the guitar distortion of their former band and recording an early collection of more acoustic, vocal-driven demos, they were soon... The post Mojave 3 to Reissue Full Back Catalogue via 4AD appeared first on The Quietus .
Jon Bon Jovi Says He’s “Fully Recovered” Four Years After Vocal Surgery
The encouraging update comes ahead of Bon Jovi's nine-show Madison Square Garden residency. Jon Bon Jovi Says He’s “Fully Recovered” Four Years After Vocal Surgery Langdon Hickman
Slow Fiction Announce Debut Album dollhouse, Reveal New Song “satellite”: Stream
The New York indie rock band, one of our 2025 Emerging Artists to Watch, will unveil their debut LP on August 7th. Slow Fiction Announce Debut Album dollhouse, Reveal New Song “satellite”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Fender Unveils James Jamerson 1962 P Bass to Honor Late Legend
The lovingly detailed instrument comes as part of Fender's celebration of the 75th anniversary of the P Bass and retails for $2,999. Fender Unveils James Jamerson 1962 P Bass to Honor Late Legend Langdon Hickman
Perennial announce new album & tour, share “What’s New On The Beat Scene”
New England mod dance punks Perennial will release ‘Modernism’ on September 18
Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland still “very emotional” about death of Sam Rivers: “We lost a piece of our DNA”
“Sam is not a replaceable person. He was the heartbeat” The post Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland still “very emotional” about death of Sam Rivers: “We lost a piece of our DNA” appeared first on NME .
“It’s Fucking Sick”: “Empire State of Mind” Producer on Soundtracking the Knicks’ Win
“It’s kind of ironic that there is a British guy a part of it,” says the British guy in question, Al Shux
Sad13 announces new mixtape of “1 minute long-ish songs” & shows, shares first 3 tracks
It’s her first new collection in over 5 years.
Sadie Dupuis’ Sad13 Announces New Mixtape 1331, Releases Three Songs: Stream
The Speedy Ortiz frontwoman promises “whimsical fun amid noisy fury” for her new collection of one-minute tracks. Sadie Dupuis’ Sad13 Announces New Mixtape 1331, Releases Three Songs: Stream Travis Bland
Fred Again.. to host free production workshops for trans+ musicians in London
“This is an event to be celebrated for who you are and have a chance to learn from leading professionals in your field” The post Fred Again.. to host free production workshops for trans+ musicians in London appeared first on NME .
MIKE’s Young World Festival Reveals Full 2026 Lineup
Headliners Max B and MIKE himself will be joined by Niontay, Thirteendegrees°, EristhePlanet, Salimata, and Black Noi$e
Descendents announce ‘All’ & ‘Liveage’ reissues (exclusive vinyl variants)
Their tour with Social Distortion begins in September.
Bassist Bill Gould Confirms Faith No More 2027 Reunion Tour: “We’re Gonna Play”
The bassist confirms that the band will tour for the first time in more than a decade beginning next year. Bassist Bill Gould Confirms Faith No More 2027 Reunion Tour: “We’re Gonna Play” Spencer Kaufman
TRNSMT Festival 2026: here’s the latest weather forecast
The festival returns to Glasgow Green this week, but will it be rain or shine? The post TRNSMT Festival 2026: here’s the latest weather forecast appeared first on NME .
Bon Jovi’s 2026 Madison Square Garden Concerts: How to Last-Minute Get Tickets
Jon Bon Jovi and company are playing nine concerts at the "World's Most Famous Arena." Learn how to get tickets and what else to know here. Bon Jovi’s 2026 Madison Square Garden Concerts: How to Last-Minute Get Tickets Spencer Kaufman
Imminence Announce 2026 North American Tour
Support will come from Dying Wish and Gaerea. Imminence Announce 2026 North American Tour Chris Coplan
Mike Myers Says “Yes” There Will Be An Austin Powers 4
The last film in the franchise was released 24 years ago. Mike Myers Says “Yes” There Will Be An Austin Powers 4 Alex Young