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Listen to Tom Waits’ darkly comic new spoken-word track ‘The Fly’
The track serves as the B-side to his politically charged Massive Attack collaboration 'Boots On The Ground' The post Listen to Tom Waits’ darkly comic new spoken-word track ‘The Fly’ appeared first on NME .
Watch Kylie Minogue reunite with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at mammoth Brighton gig
Minogue shared her "undying, unwavering love" for Cave at the huge homecoming Preston Park show that also featured The Flaming Lips, English Teacher and more – here's what went down The post Watch Kylie Minogue reunite with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at mammoth Brighton gig appeared first on NME .
Watch Sombr bring out 5 Seconds of Summer at Lollapalooza set
"The greatest band in the fucking world" The post Watch Sombr bring out 5 Seconds of Summer at Lollapalooza set appeared first on NME .
Glen Hansard’s family announce details of public wake and funeral
Music at the funeral will be provided by the late singer-songwriter's friends and family The post Glen Hansard’s family announce details of public wake and funeral appeared first on NME .
White House slammed for using Bad Bunny song in new ICE deportation video
The Puerto Rican artist has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration's immigration policies The post White House slammed for using Bad Bunny song in new ICE deportation video appeared first on NME .
Watch The Smashing Pumpkins bring out Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud for Lollapalooza 2026 headline set
Melissa Auf der Maur also joined the band for their first appearance at their hometown festival in 32 years The post Watch The Smashing Pumpkins bring out Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud for Lollapalooza 2026 headline set appeared first on NME .
Slipknot’s Jim Root responds to rumours of Sid Wilson’s exit from band: “Don’t believe everything you read”
"Just maybe even wait until there’s more information" The post Slipknot’s Jim Root responds to rumours of Sid Wilson’s exit from band: “Don’t believe everything you read” appeared first on NME .
Elastica tease their return: “Missed us?”
"There are some exciting things in the works" The post Elastica tease their return: “Missed us?” appeared first on NME .
Teen Dreams: Kitten Frenzy, Urusei Yatsura & the 90s Scottish Indie Scene
In an exclusive extract from his new book, Scene Within a Scene: Scottish Indie Music from 1992–2001, Grant McPhee takes us through an oral history of the early days of one of 90s Glasgow's fiercest live bands, Urusei Yatsura All photos courtesy Grant McPhee The dawn of the 1990s was a very different proposition for Glasgow's independent music scene from that at the beginning of the previous decade. Postcard and Fast had long vanished, and the distribution network that had buoyed the majority of 1980s ‘indie’, The Cartel, had collapsed, bringing down with it many of the labels it supported. But things were about to look brighter. In late 1994, Urusei Yatsura recorded a Peel Session and utilised the payment to form their... The post Teen Dreams: Kitten Frenzy, Urusei Yatsura & the 90s Scottish Indie Scene appeared first on The Quietus .
Olivia Rodrigo Joins Smashing Pumpkins for “Thirty-Three” at Lollapalooza: Watch
Yungblud and Melissa Auf der Maur also appeared as surprise guests. Olivia Rodrigo Joins Smashing Pumpkins for “Thirty-Three” at Lollapalooza: Watch Eddie Fu
Ministry Shares Video for “Burned Out” — Announces Final Album “Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)” and Farewell European Tour
I’M NOT SURE IF THIS WORLD SURVIVES I CAN’T TELL YOU WHAT’S TRUTH OR LIES IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU’RE LEFT OR RIGHT WE’RE ALL DEAD UNLESS WE ALL UNITE … The post Ministry Shares Video for “Burned Out” — Announces Final Album “Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)” and Farewell European Tour appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
LA Industrial-Punk Trio Purest Form Explores the Horror of Surveillance Tech in Video for “Animal”
PUREST FORM’s latest single, ANIMAL, opens with electronic menace. A blunt industrial beat stomps into view, guitar slashes scrape across the machinery, and Story Beeson’s voice carries the command of somebody who has… The post LA Industrial-Punk Trio Purest Form Explores the Horror of Surveillance Tech in Video for “Animal” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
“I Prey on the Void Inside” — The Pixel Rain Confronts False Prophets and Messiahs in Cyberpunk Single “Sacrifice”
Once all the papers get signed We lift you up on discount price You just have to make this sacrifice Every false prophet and messiah begins by telling the frightened… The post “I Prey on the Void Inside” — The Pixel Rain Confronts False Prophets and Messiahs in Cyberpunk Single “Sacrifice” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
“Lovebombed, Breadcrumbed, Ghosted” — LA’s Sun Spoiler lets it all out in Video for “Reek”
Don’t wanna talk about it Just wanna scream about it Sun Spoiler locked himself in a room on the Fourth of July, which is either the beginning of a personal… The post “Lovebombed, Breadcrumbed, Ghosted” — LA’s Sun Spoiler lets it all out in Video for “Reek” appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
“Before the Dusk Devoured Day” — Texas Darkwave Duo Nite Share Video for “Cries for Help” Ahead of US Tour
Before you fell I knew your name Before the dusk devoured day Yet still you cast your stone And still you are alone For more than a decade, NITE have… The post “Before the Dusk Devoured Day” — Texas Darkwave Duo Nite Share Video for “Cries for Help” Ahead of US Tour appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Tour news: Soccer Mommy, Snail Mail, Frankie Cosmos, The Charlatans, Frankie Cosmos, Shearling, Patrick Wolf, @ (At), Silent Majority, Audrey Hobert, more
Plus: New York State of Ska Tour and more tour and festival news.
Behind the Silhouette: Ado’s Journey to Lollapalooza
The elusive Japanese singer opens up about "Vivarium," anonymity, and the journey from utaite culture to global stardom. Behind the Silhouette: Ado’s Journey to Lollapalooza Christine Terrisse
Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor will not join upcoming tour following inappropriate messages allegations
Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour will take his place The post Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor will not join upcoming tour following inappropriate messages allegations appeared first on NME .
Elastica say “we’re back” with “exciting things in the works”
Oasis, Pulp, and Blur have all come back. Why not Elastica?
Shannon Shaw (Shannon & The Clams) & Georgia Maq (Camp Cope) played Baby’s All Right (pics, video)
Their ”Wet Hot American Summer Tour” wraps up in Pittsburgh tonight.
Boy George responds to “genocide denier” criticism after pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’: “I come from a place of peace”
"The suggestion that I feel no compassion for Palestinians is both untrue and absurd" The post Boy George responds to “genocide denier” criticism after pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’: “I come from a place of peace” appeared first on NME .
Simon O’Connor Dropped From Modest Mouse Tour
The guitarist was recently accused of sending inappropriate messages to an underage fan
Modest Mouse Drop Guitarist Simon O’Connor from Tour Over Allegedly Sending Inappropriate Messages to Minor
Les Savy Fav member Seth Jabour will replace the guitarist for the remainder of Modest Mouse's scheduled dates. Modest Mouse Drop Guitarist Simon O’Connor from Tour Over Allegedly Sending Inappropriate Messages to Minor Jonah Krueger
Ariana Grande’s petal Never Fully Blooms: Review
On her eighth studio album, Grande reaches for darker, more experimental territory, but uneven writing and restrained vocals prevent it from fulfilling its promise. Ariana Grande’s petal Never Fully Blooms: Review Kofi Mframa