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Anthony Hopkins has signed a record deal and released his debut single
He called the move "the honour of a lifetime" The post Anthony Hopkins has signed a record deal and released his debut single appeared first on NME .
Courteeners’ Liam Fray backs Andy Burnham’s Labour leadership bid: “He’s done a fantastic job in Manchester”
The frontman also said Courteeners would “answer the call” to support Oasis if the band return with more live shows next year The post Courteeners’ Liam Fray backs Andy Burnham’s Labour leadership bid: “He’s done a fantastic job in Manchester” appeared first on NME .
Shakira announces landmark concert at Great Pyramids of Giza – her first Egypt performance in almost 20 years
The Colombian star is also set to perform at the first ever World Cup final halftime show next week The post Shakira announces landmark concert at Great Pyramids of Giza – her first Egypt performance in almost 20 years appeared first on NME .
The Linda Lindas on “really fun” new album ‘Gotta Get Out’ and “cool” Hayley Williams collab ‘Closer’: “It’s an emo song about not wanting to get older”
The band told NME that they'll "shock people" with their experimental third record, recalled early support from the Paramore frontwoman, cited Fontaines D.C. and The Cure as inspiration, and revealed why they “feel like outsiders sometimes” The post The Linda Lindas on “really fun” new album ‘Gotta Get Out’ and “cool” Hayley Williams collab ‘Closer’: “It’s an emo song about not wanting to get older” appeared first on NME .
Ellie Goulding to perform at half-time of England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final: “Anything could happen”
"I already know the boys will make England proud, it’s coming home” The post Ellie Goulding to perform at half-time of England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final: “Anything could happen” appeared first on NME .
Yungblud pulls out of Cowboys Music Festival to take time off and “work on myself”
“I’m taking this extremely seriously and facing head on what’s going on for the good of the long term” The post Yungblud pulls out of Cowboys Music Festival to take time off and “work on myself” appeared first on NME .
Madison Square Garden reportedly kept database noting celebrities’ sexuality and “risk” levels
Freddie Gibbs has responded after reportedly being marked “high risk”, while Geese’s Max Bassin wrote: “Fuck you James Dolan, you absolutely disgust me” The post Madison Square Garden reportedly kept database noting celebrities’ sexuality and “risk” levels appeared first on NME .
Kasabian announce 2026 ‘Nothing Better Than This’ UK arena tour with The Vaccines
It takes its name from a track on their ninth album ‘Act III’, which is out in September The post Kasabian announce 2026 ‘Nothing Better Than This’ UK arena tour with The Vaccines appeared first on NME .
Reissue of the Week: Cat Power’s The Greatest (20th Anniversary)
Stevie Chick gets to grips with a 'miraculous' album, two decades after he first heard it “It’s a shame the way we’re killing her / We eat up artists like there’s going to be a famine at the end of those three minutes [...] She’s more important than her music”Nikki Giovanni – ‘Poem For Aretha’ Pop loves a narrative too much to interrogate whether that narrative is healthy for our culture or for the artist we’re placing it upon. We valorise suffering, if it delivers a creative masterpiece. And that suffering itself can make us listen twice – three times... infinite times – to a piece of work that seems on the surface anything but a masterpiece, so besotted are we with... The post Reissue of the Week: Cat Power’s The Greatest (20th Anniversary) appeared first on The Quietus .
Organic Intelligence LVIII: Fluxus on Vinyl
In the latest antidote to the algorithm, Robert Barry looks at the vinyl releases of the pivotal Fluxus movement – records that often resulted from the destruction of their peers Nam June Paik by Brian Smith, courtesy of the Nam June Paik estate / Gagosian In 1963, Nam June Paik made a doner kebab out of records. Born in Seoul in 1932, the irrepressible artist and composer had moved to Germany in 1957 to study music at the University of Munich. Soon after he fell in with Karlheinz Stockhausen and his soon-to-be-wife, the artist Mary Bauermeister in Cologne, after meeting the composer at the Darmstadt new music summer school. It was at Bauermeister’s atelier that Paik subsequently encountered John Cage, cutting off his... The post Organic Intelligence LVIII: Fluxus on Vinyl appeared first on The Quietus .
Gnod R&D – Nobody Knows This Is Anywhere
Gnod R&D Nobody Knows This Is Anywhere Much gnashing of teeth as the Salford's group's wrecking crew bring out the heavy shit SAC-R #005: Nobody Knows this is Anywhere by Gnod R&D Gnod are gnown to push buttons and encroach on boundaries. They regularly upset preconceptions. One minute they’re clobbering people over the head with violent aural steel and the next they’re dropping a woozy collaboration with Portuguese vocalist MC Sissi. Back in April they released volume one of a three-part series titled Chronicles of Gnowt. In case someone accuses them of slacking, Paddy Shine and Chris Haslam have since pulled together this two-track, 32-minute-long rumpus, going by the name of Nobody Knows This Is Anywhere, for the fifth iteration of their sonic wrecking crew... The post Gnod R&D – Nobody Knows This Is Anywhere appeared first on The Quietus .
Madison Square Garden Kept “Risk” List of Musicians, Celebrities and Tracked Sexual Orientation: Report
Those with risk labels include Morgan Wallen, Ben Stiller, Selena Gomez, and more, while Phoebe Bridgers and Ricky Martin made the list for more disconcerting and unexplained reasons. Madison Square Garden Kept “Risk” List of Musicians, Celebrities and Tracked Sexual Orientation: Report Travis Bland
“When I’m Just Bones” — Dark Synth Duo Dead Astronauts Unmask in Video for “Get Lost”
Like an iron lung Keeping me alive I’d rather you sold my soul Than keep on dragging me behind Dead Astronauts‘ music belongs to empty roads, dim apartments, old televisions… The post “When I’m Just Bones” — Dark Synth Duo Dead Astronauts Unmask in Video for “Get Lost” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Court Refuses Trump’s Request To Put His Name Back on Kennedy Center
The appeals court ruled that the argument by the president's team that the Kennedy Center will lose money without Trump's name was bogus. Court Refuses Trump’s Request To Put His Name Back on Kennedy Center Travis Bland
Watch ANOHNI Cover Selena and Lou Reed for Balenciaga
The musician soundtracked a Paris runway show debuting the fashion house’s new couture collection
“Our Eclipse is Here” — Border Goth Trio the Slashes Stare into the Flames With “I Started A Fire”
Just look away From her cold smile I walk away from The one I admire Border Goth trio The Slashes stare into the flames with their latest single, I Started A Fire,… The post “Our Eclipse is Here” — Border Goth Trio the Slashes Stare into the Flames With “I Started A Fire” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
“My Inner Demon is Hungry for Affection” — Jakarta’s GHO$$ Share Video for Trip-Hop Fever Dream “666”
My inner demon is hungry for affection 666 catches my fucking attention Every single time the devil wants my mention I push my fingers into my eyes to ease the… The post “My Inner Demon is Hungry for Affection” — Jakarta’s GHO$$ Share Video for Trip-Hop Fever Dream “666” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
12 New Songs Out Today
Hear new songs by Getdown Services, Haruomi Hosono, Ed O’Brien (Radiohead), Freak Slug, Andy Bell (Ride, Oasis), Matt Pond PA, and more.
RUSH at Madison Square Garden: How to Get Tickets
If you missed your chance to buy tickets for RUSH's four-night stand at Madison Square Garden, fret not — there are still a few ways to get in before Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson hit the stage. RUSH at Madison Square Garden: How to Get Tickets Consequence Staff
Polaris Prize announces 2026 shortlist
Nominees include Bibi Club, Charlotte Cornfield, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Peaches, Angine de Poitrine, and more.
Iron Maiden Wouldn’t Have Attended Upcoming Rock Hall Induction Even Without a Conflict
The metal band would have skipped the ceremony even if they weren't on tour in Australia at the time. Iron Maiden Wouldn’t Have Attended Upcoming Rock Hall Induction Even Without a Conflict Spencer Kaufman
Boldly Celebrate Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary with This Limited Edition Blu-ray Set
The original series has never looked better (though it's had some work done). Boldly Celebrate Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary with This Limited Edition Blu-ray Set Liz Shannon Miller
New CA ‘For You Fest’ announced ft. Trixie Mattell, Megan Stalter, Caleb Hearon, Rebecca Black & more
Happening on November 14-15 in Irvine, CA.
Julianne Nicholson Joins HBO’s Task as Her Character from Mare of Easttown
Writer Brad Ingelsby created both shows. Julianne Nicholson Joins HBO’s Task as Her Character from Mare of Easttown Liz Shannon Miller