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Massive Attack Respond to Singapore Ban Over Displaying Palestinian Flag
The trip-hop legends said they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment at the hands of Singaporean authorities last week. Massive Attack Respond to Singapore Ban Over Displaying Palestinian Flag Eddie Fu
Nick Cave speaks out after Bad Seeds’ Preston Park gig with Kylie Minogue was “the largest ticketed event in Brighton’s history”
After playing to 50,000 people at the show, Cave shared his praise for Minogue and described her as “a performer who only gives” The post Nick Cave speaks out after Bad Seeds’ Preston Park gig with Kylie Minogue was “the largest ticketed event in Brighton’s history” appeared first on NME .
Jerry Garcia’s Life and Work Celebrated in New Touring Immersive Exhibition
The 40,000-square-foot experience will launch in San Francisco in early 2027 before traveling to cities across the United States. Jerry Garcia’s Life and Work Celebrated in New Touring Immersive Exhibition Alex Krinsky
Watch Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno join Calvin Harris for ‘Release The Pressure’ at huge Hampden Park shows as DJ celebrates with ‘rave haggis’
The shows were his biggest hometown concerts to date, and saw him play to 100,000 fans across two nights The post Watch Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno join Calvin Harris for ‘Release The Pressure’ at huge Hampden Park shows as DJ celebrates with ‘rave haggis’ appeared first on NME .
Serj Tankian Thinks System of a Down Bandmate John Dolmayan “Got Tired of Trump, Like Many Others”
The singer says his bandmate and brother-in-law isn't as gung-ho about Trump as he once was. Serj Tankian Thinks System of a Down Bandmate John Dolmayan “Got Tired of Trump, Like Many Others” Spencer Kaufman
Former ‘X Factor’ finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car
Pre-trial hearings are scheduled for August 11 and October 9 The post Former ‘X Factor’ finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car appeared first on NME .
Best AirPods Deals for August 2026
Look for deals on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 Best AirPods Deals for August 2026 Eddie Fu
Massive Attack respond to being banned from Singapore after displaying the Palestinian flag at show
“We did not imagine that merely holding up the flag of a sovereign state recognised by 157 countries (Palestine) would violate any law” – Massive Attack
LEGO Releases First KPop Demon Hunters Set with Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird
Beloved characters are now available in brick form. LEGO Releases First KPop Demon Hunters Set with Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird Ben Kaye
The Lyres’ Jeff “Monoman” Conolly, dead at 69
”He was a loud, boisterous, genuine and unique rock ‘n’ roll maniac, and when they made him, they broke the mold” – Deke Dickerson
Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: “We wanted it to be a true celebration of metal”
"This isn't about saying goodbye. It's about celebrating everything we've built together over the last four decades" The post Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: “We wanted it to be a true celebration of metal” appeared first on NME .
Kylie Minogue joins Nick Cave and Madonna at back to back shows
Kylie is also on a new remix of Madonna’s ”Love Sensation” that’s out this Friday.
New Radicals Return With First Song in 28 Years
Nearly three decades after “You Get What You Give,” the one-hit-wonders par excellence give it another shot
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings into IMAX Following Record-Breaking Opening
Coming to IMAX starting August 7th. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings into IMAX Following Record-Breaking Opening Alex Young
Can Someone Check on Mario Lopez?
The Saved By the Bell actor posted AI-generated slop of his niece eating a hotdog. Can Someone Check on Mario Lopez? Alex Young
Ash surprise fans at Kendal Calling by performing as tribute band before being presented with gold discs for ‘Girl From Mars’
“We go way back with Tim Burgess, so when he asked if we'd come and do our thing at the legendary Tim Peaks of course we jumped at the chance” The post Ash surprise fans at Kendal Calling by performing as tribute band before being presented with gold discs for ‘Girl From Mars’ appeared first on NME .
Ariana Grande Taking Stepping Back Due to “Ongoing Public Scrutiny”
Grande has dropped out of her starring role in Stephen Sondheim’s West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George. Ariana Grande Taking Stepping Back Due to “Ongoing Public Scrutiny” Alex Young
Fans at Lollapalooza go viral for passing a bag of pee over the crowd
“Be an adult, be respectful and go to the porta potty. No artist is worth that” The post Fans at Lollapalooza go viral for passing a bag of pee over the crowd appeared first on NME .
Lil Uzi Vert misses Lollapalooza birthday set but joins Major Lazer and shares surprise EP
The surprise release continues their trend of sharing music on their birthday The post Lil Uzi Vert misses Lollapalooza birthday set but joins Major Lazer and shares surprise EP appeared first on NME .
Pitchfork Festival London Adds More Names for 2026
Nirosta Steel, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, DIIV, Thaiboy Digital, and more join the bill
Multiple people injured following crowd “stampede” at London music event
Met Police said that “three people were taken to hospital where their condition was confirmed as non-life threatening” The post Multiple people injured following crowd “stampede” at London music event appeared first on NME .
Check out David Byrne’s ‘Biking Playlist’
Alongside the selection of songs, he shared a reflection on the changing state of pop music The post Check out David Byrne’s ‘Biking Playlist’ appeared first on NME .
Charli XCX is a “sophisticated cinephile” says ‘I Want Your Sex’ director Gregg Araki
"It really gives me hope" The post Charli XCX is a “sophisticated cinephile” says ‘I Want Your Sex’ director Gregg Araki appeared first on NME .
Quick Smart: In Praise of the Shortest Albums
After last week's investigation into the shortest songs, Auden Alsop asks us to consider brevity and the album; and presents us with '30 under 30' The Forbes 30 Under 30 music list is not something that anyone I know has ever particularly given a damn about. Nevertheless, it does seem that hyper-precociousness has a particularly strong hold on mainstream culture these days. This allure is a product, I think, of our hurry-sickness afflicted world in which the imposed need to do more faster is a matter of economic necessity and perhaps also the result of a creeping sense of impending apocalypse. In sectors such as business or science, where achievement can (hypothetically) be measured with some degree of objectivity, such a... The post Quick Smart: In Praise of the Shortest Albums appeared first on The Quietus .