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Josh Homme Defies $10,000 Smoking Fine at Detroit’s Ford Field
The Queens of the Stone Age frontman also blasted overpriced drinks, scalpers, corporations, and Flock cameras during his rant. Josh Homme Defies $10,000 Smoking Fine at Detroit’s Ford Field Alex Krinsky
Brad Pitt Says He Is No Longer Sober
The actor said he has learned to recognize his limits after a couple of occasions where he became "overconfident." Brad Pitt Says He Is No Longer Sober Alex Krinsky
Morrissey pays tribute to late manager Peter Katsis: “A world has ended”
"He was a very unusual star: an adventurer who enjoyed biting off more than most people could collectively chew" The post Morrissey pays tribute to late manager Peter Katsis: “A world has ended” appeared first on NME .
Bruce Dickinson Says Upcoming Solo Album Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio Is “Heavy as S**t”
The Iron Maiden singer's forthcoming LP is tentatively slated for a 2027 release date. Bruce Dickinson Says Upcoming Solo Album Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio Is “Heavy as S**t” Langdon Hickman
Backstreet Boys Announce New Year’s Eve Shows at the Sphere
Backstreet Boys will ring in 2027 with shows on December 31st, January 1st, and January 2nd. Backstreet Boys Announce New Year’s Eve Shows at the Sphere Paolo Ragusa
Fuerza Regida Announces New “This Is Our Dream” US Tour Dates
The 10-date run launches in October. Fuerza Regida Announces New “This Is Our Dream” US Tour Dates Scoop Harrison
Watch Beabadoobee debut stripped-back ‘Pylon’ title track at Red Rocks
She also played the unreleased 'Memories', ahead of the new record's release next month The post Watch Beabadoobee debut stripped-back ‘Pylon’ title track at Red Rocks appeared first on NME .
Spring Breakers 2 Official with Bella Thorne as Writer, Director, Star
Original producers Chris and Roberta Hanley are back to helm the sequel. Spring Breakers 2 Official with Bella Thorne as Writer, Director, Star Eddie Fu
Outside Lands 2026 Photo Gallery: The Strokes, Turnstile, Geese, Lucy Dacus, and More
Shots of the stars in action live from San Francisco. Outside Lands 2026 Photo Gallery: The Strokes, Turnstile, Geese, Lucy Dacus, and More Raymond Ahner and Consequence Staff
10 Songs You Should Listen to Now: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Garth Brooks Adds Chicago Dates to 2026 “Blame It All On My Roots” Tour
Brooks will bring his in-the-round setup to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois on September 10th-13th. Garth Brooks Adds Chicago Dates to 2026 “Blame It All On My Roots” Tour Paolo Ragusa
Brad Pitt Reveals He Once Felt “Suicidal” Over “Family Stuff”
The 62-year-old actor couldn't "see a way out" for "one little period." Brad Pitt Reveals He Once Felt “Suicidal” Over “Family Stuff” Eddie Fu
My Chemical Romance Launch “The Black Parade” North American Tour in New York: Setlist + Video
MCR began the second North American leg of their highly theatrical "The Black Parade Tour" with a 26-song set at New York's Citi Field. My Chemical Romance Launch “The Black Parade” North American Tour in New York: Setlist + Video Paolo Ragusa
Rod Stewart postpones US show at last-minute due to “medical procedure”
He paused a gig earlier this summer to use an oxygen tank after nearly fainting on stage, and cancelled another performance because of health reasons The post Rod Stewart postpones US show at last-minute due to “medical procedure” appeared first on NME .
Geddy Lee Suggests Neil Peart Visited Him as a Bird When RUSH Tour Kicked Off
The singer-bassist had the surreal experience right after RUSH launched their reunion tour. Geddy Lee Suggests Neil Peart Visited Him as a Bird When RUSH Tour Kicked Off Langdon Hickman
Watch the emotional trailer for ‘Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear’ – featuring Blink-182, the late Taylor Hawkins and more
The new documentary is released later this week The post Watch the emotional trailer for ‘Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear’ – featuring Blink-182, the late Taylor Hawkins and more appeared first on NME .
Iceage Announce North American Tour
After a European run behind For Love of Grace & the Hereafter
Iceage Announce Spring 2027 North American Tour
The Danish punk band hit Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and more starting in April in support of their new album. Iceage Announce Spring 2027 North American Tour Travis Bland
Ariana Grande’s new album ‘Petal’ tops US Billboard chart: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart”
It is her most successful LP in America for seven years The post Ariana Grande’s new album ‘Petal’ tops US Billboard chart: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart” appeared first on NME .
Blue Note Confirms First Guests Playing New London Venue
Robert Glasper, Erykah Badu and more will play the famed jazz club's first UK location when it opens next month Blue Note Jazz Club has revealed some of the first guests playing its first UK location in London when it opens next month. Located on St. Martin's Lane in Covent Garden, the UK branch of the famed jazz club will host a set by Robert Glasper on its opening night of 23 September. The pianist will serve as the venue's creative ambassador, and will play a further seven shows there in November. Other opening season highlights include two nights of performances by Erykah Badu on 10 and 11 October, as well as two headline ses by Shabaka Hutchings on 19 and 20 October. Yussef... The post Blue Note Confirms First Guests Playing New London Venue appeared first on The Quietus .
Oasis fans share footage and memories as the band mark the 30th anniversary of Knebworth: “Everyone was happy. It was one huge celebration”
This was "history" The post Oasis fans share footage and memories as the band mark the 30th anniversary of Knebworth: “Everyone was happy. It was one huge celebration” appeared first on NME .
The Avalanches Announce First Album in Six Years, ‘No Bad Memories’
The record features contributions from Karen O, Jessy Lanza and more The Avalanches are releasing a new album, titled No Bad Memories. Taking in 31 tracks, the record explores the "simultaneously magical and insidious" ways in which jingles and adverts become memorable to us, a press release said. It's the Australian group's first full-length release in six years. Expanding on the album's themes in a press statement, the band said: "It’s been interesting as adults to reflect on this often stunning period of marketing – the creativity, filmmaking, photography and music – but which was also, you know, selling a completely unobtainable dream. The way we value devices and products; the way we reflect and represent ‘a life lived’; the wonder of memory... The post The Avalanches Announce First Album in Six Years, ‘No Bad Memories’ appeared first on The Quietus .
Florence Road tackle “feeling out of place, lost and confused” on soaring new single ‘7563’
"This song means the world to us. For anyone with the strange feeling of becoming a stranger to yourself" The post Florence Road tackle “feeling out of place, lost and confused” on soaring new single ‘7563’ appeared first on NME .
Gnod Detail New Album, ‘Chronicles Of Gnowt (Vol. 2)’
They've also shared its first two tracks, 'The Witness' and 'Ice Man' Gnod have revealed details of their new album, Chronicles Of Gnowt (Vol. 2). Spanning five tracks, it arrives as the second instalment of the band's Chronicles Of Gnowt triptych of records, with the previous album having been released in April of this year. The band are putting the series of LPs out as they mark 20 years since they first formed. This new record emerged during the same six days of sessions at Hellfire Studios near Dublin that went into Chronicles Of Gnowt (Vol. 1). The focus here, according to a press release though, is more on the band's propensity for heavy and repetitious sounds. Speaking about the album, Gnod's Chris... The post Gnod Detail New Album, ‘Chronicles Of Gnowt (Vol. 2)’ appeared first on The Quietus .