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Elastica Announce Expanded Deluxe Reissue of Debut Album
The new edition will come with added rarities and B-sides Elastica's 1995 self-titled debut album is getting an expanded deluxe reissue. Set to be released in double-vinyl, CD, cassette and digital editions, the new version of the album will take in B-sides and various rarities from the era of the record's original issue, in addition to the 15 tracks that appeared on the UK version. The vinyl edition will feature a poster of the original advert for the album, which has been recreated from the band’s own personal archive, while initial LP pre-orders from here will also receive a limited original flexi disc of 'Cleopatra' dating from 1995. Elastica was originally released by Deceptive Records, but Rough Trade has now taken over stewardship of the... The post Elastica Announce Expanded Deluxe Reissue of Debut Album appeared first on The Quietus .
Dummy Reveal New Album Do You Love the Color of the Sky?
Along with the surreal music video for first single “Full Spectrum Dominance”
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Announce Collaborative Album, Share “Witch Doctor”: Stream
The joint project drops on August 28th ahead of their fall North American tour. Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Announce Collaborative Album, Share “Witch Doctor”: Stream Eddie Fu
Why X-Files Creator Chris Carter Cut the Kissing from His New Version of I Want to Believe
"They forced us to put that romantic element in there." Why X-Files Creator Chris Carter Cut the Kissing from His New Version of I Want to Believe Liz Shannon Miller
Audrey Hobert Brings Charm and Breath Control to First-Ever Tiny Desk Concert: Watch
Hobert's pinpoint vocal delivery and witty lyrics were on display during her Tiny Desk debut. Audrey Hobert Brings Charm and Breath Control to First-Ever Tiny Desk Concert: Watch Paolo Ragusa
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Detail Collaborative Album
The currently untitled LP will be released digitally later this month Erykah Badu and The Alchemist have shared details of their much-anticipated collaborative album. Spanning 17 tracks, the LP, which is currently untitled, is due for digital release later this month. The co-produced album was recorded over 18 months in Dallas and Los Angeles, and material from it was road-tested by the two artists at a series of intimate, phone-free shows through 2024 and 2025, shortly after they started work on the record. Badu and The Alchemist previously released the single 'Next To You' in 2024. That track doesn't appear to feature on the new album, though the full tracklist details are still under wraps. The new LP marks Badu's first full project in... The post Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Detail Collaborative Album appeared first on The Quietus .
Brandon Flowers Sees Vampire Weekend as Competitors
"I have a little bit of competition in me... So I'm always aware of when Vampire Weekend are putting something out," Flowers says in a new interview. Brandon Flowers Sees Vampire Weekend as Competitors Paolo Ragusa
Josh Homme Takes Dave Grohl to Bass Pro Shops for the First Time: Watch
Their respective bands Queens of the Stone Age and Foo Fighters are currently on tour together. Josh Homme Takes Dave Grohl to Bass Pro Shops for the First Time: Watch Spencer Kaufman
Watch Björk Throw an Eclipse Rave in a Balloon Dress
Glass of white wine in hand, she kept 7,000 people dancing while the sun worked its magic over Iceland
Troye Sivan Announces New Album She’s the Best
The first single lands at midnight
Mastodon Unveil New Single “In the Ruins” from Upcoming Album: Stream
The latest single from the veteran metal act features a psychedelic music video depicting a roaming disembodied eye. Mastodon Unveil New Single “In the Ruins” from Upcoming Album: Stream Langdon Hickman
Michael Jackson Child Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Dismissed in Favor of Arbitration
A federal judge cited a 2019 settlement between the Jackson estate and Edward, Dominic, Marie-Nicole, and Aldo Cascio. Michael Jackson Child Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Dismissed in Favor of Arbitration Eddie Fu
Michael Jackson child sex trafficking lawsuit thrown out of court
"Although the allegations are horrific, the court is without discretion to do aught but enforce the language of the arbitration clause" The post Michael Jackson child sex trafficking lawsuit thrown out of court appeared first on NME .
King of the Hill Is a Healing Experience
Season 15 of the series, now streaming on Hulu, puts an emphasis on empathy. King of the Hill Is a Healing Experience Liz Shannon Miller
Erykah Badu and the Alchemist Finally Releasing Joint Album This Month
Listen to “Witch Doctor” from the duo’s long-awaited project
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard to Drop New Techno Album Alien Metal on Friday
The band's 28th album finds them embracing the darker side of electronic dance music. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard to Drop New Techno Album Alien Metal on Friday Paolo Ragusa
Sean “Diddy” Combs Countersues Rodney Jones Jr. Over 50 Cent Documentary
The disgraced rap mogul claims the producer sold stolen footage to Netflix and defamed him in Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Watch Audrey Hobert’s Tiny Desk Performance
Sue us, we wish we had been there
Elastica announce expanded deluxe reissue of classic self-titled debut album
"After 30 years, to see these songs still hold meaning for people is very special to us" The post Elastica announce expanded deluxe reissue of classic self-titled debut album appeared first on NME .
Numero Group Lines Up 40th Anniversary Reissue of Gigi Masin’s ‘Wind’
The new release includes five previously unheard bonus tracks from the same recording sessions that went into the original album Numero Group is reissuing Gigi Masin's 1986 ambient music classic Wind to mark its 40th anniversary. The new release will come in both black 180g and colour vinyl editions, featuring a faithful reproduction of the original cover and a two-sided insert that includes a hand-written note. There will also be a digital release, which will additionally take in five bonus tracks of previously unheard material from the original recording sessions that went into Wind. Masin pressed Wind privately and only released it at a series of small concerts in 1986 as he made a name for himself in Italy's underground electronic and ambient music scenes.... The post Numero Group Lines Up 40th Anniversary Reissue of Gigi Masin’s ‘Wind’ appeared first on The Quietus .
Host city and location for Eurovision 2027 revealed
Dara won this year's contest for Bulgaria The post Host city and location for Eurovision 2027 revealed appeared first on NME .
Luke Combs Announces 2027 Stadium Tour Dates in North America
A new leg of Combs' "My Kinda Saturday Night Tour" kicks off in April 2027. Luke Combs Announces 2027 Stadium Tour Dates in North America Scoop Harrison
Roxy Music announce huge ‘For Your Pleasure’ expanded reissue and share unreleased ‘Grey Lagoons’ 1971 demo
Featuring unheard studio recordings, songwriting sketches, rehearsals, outtakes, live sessions and more The post Roxy Music announce huge ‘For Your Pleasure’ expanded reissue and share unreleased ‘Grey Lagoons’ 1971 demo appeared first on NME .
Gurriers share bruising new single ‘Nothing Happens Twice’
The band's second album, 'Nobody’s Coming To Save You', arrives next month The post Gurriers share bruising new single ‘Nothing Happens Twice’ appeared first on NME .