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Elastica to Return?
Band drop hint on social media Screenshot Elastica have suggested that there is to be some future activity in a cryptic post on their Instagram today, 31 July. Underneath an old photograph of the band they wrote "Missed us? We've been busy behind the scenes, but we're back. Keep your eyes peeled, there are some exciting things in the works." It was followed by the eyes emojis. Excited fans should perhaps note that the last time the band hinted that something was in the offing it was about remastering old material. Formed by founder member of Suede Justine Frischmann, Donna Matthews, Annie Holland and Justin Welch, Elastica's debut album was one of the fastest selling of the 90s and led to the... The post Elastica to Return? appeared first on The Quietus .
Patti Smith Left Speechless Meeting Pope Leo Before “Spark Was Lit”
Vatican official Antonio Spadaro described the moment as "a conversation between two people discovering they were old friends." Patti Smith Left Speechless Meeting Pope Leo Before “Spark Was Lit” Eddie Fu
Glen Hansard’s Public Wake and Funeral Details Announced
A public wake will be held in Dublin on August 3rd, with a funeral service at St. Patrick's Cathedral taking place on August 4th. Glen Hansard’s Public Wake and Funeral Details Announced Alex Young
Massive Attack members banned from re-entering Singapore after Palestinian flag display
Authorities have also said they will not allow the band to perform in the country in the future The post Massive Attack members banned from re-entering Singapore after Palestinian flag display appeared first on NME .
Heavy Song of the Week: Sigh Transform into Melodic Folk Metal Magicians on “Unputenpu”
Sigh transform once more, this time into a melodic folk metal band and even bringing along Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt for a soaring guitar solo on "Unputenpu." Heavy Song of the Week: Sigh Transform into Melodic Folk Metal Magicians on “Unputenpu” Langdon Hickman
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ becomes longest-running UK Number One single of all time
With the accomplishment, the song overtakes Frankie Laine’s ‘I Believe’ The post Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ becomes longest-running UK Number One single of all time appeared first on NME .
Samara Weaving Joins Marvel’s X-Men Cast as Emma Frost: Report
Director Jake Schreier has found his first mutant. Samara Weaving Joins Marvel’s X-Men Cast as Emma Frost: Report Ben Kaye
Modest Mouse replacing guitarist Simon O’Connor on tour following allegation of inappropriate messages to minor
Seth Jabour of Les Savy Fav will replace him.
Lollapalooza 2026 Thursday Photo Gallery: Lorde, Wet Leg, Sombr & Blood Orange
See all the day action from day one of Chicago's biggest music festival. Lollapalooza 2026 Thursday Photo Gallery: Lorde, Wet Leg, Sombr & Blood Orange Consequence Staff
In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of July-ish
Our punk column ‘In Defense of the Genre’ is back with the 15 best songs of July and late June, plus a roundup of recent features.
Ariana Grande’s Audition Goes Wrong in New “Petal” Video
The black-and-white visual for her new album’s title track gets stamped with a parental advisory warning
Mining Metal: Ænigmatum, Amargor, Anatomy of Habit, Arise from Worms, Cabinet, Coprolith, Hexorcist, Torpor
Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Ænigmatum, Amargor, Anatomy of Habit, Arise from Worms, Cabinet, Coprolith, Hexorcist, Torpor Langdon Hickman
![Mahershala Ali Has “Moved On” from Blade: “If [Marvel] Wanted to Do It, We Would’ve Done It”](/img/cbeaa057010ea6258c1b184119fb80b2.avif?u=https%3A%2F%2Fconsequence.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fblade-mahershala-ali-moved-on-not-happening-blames-marvel.jpg%3Fquality%3D80)
Mahershala Ali Has “Moved On” from Blade: “If [Marvel] Wanted to Do It, We Would’ve Done It”
"Again, you had me under contract, they have billions of dollars, if they wanted to do the movie, we would've done the movie." Mahershala Ali Has “Moved On” from Blade: “If [Marvel] Wanted to Do It, We Would’ve Done It” Ben Kaye
Sadie Sink’s Role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day Explained — and Why It’s a Big Deal for the MCU
The Stranger Things star is part of a big change for the franchise. Sadie Sink’s Role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day Explained — and Why It’s a Big Deal for the MCU Liz Shannon Miller
Massive Attack Under Investigation in Singapore After Displaying Palestinian Flag
The public display of foreign national emblems, such as flags, without a permit or exemption is not allowed in Singapore. Massive Attack Under Investigation in Singapore After Displaying Palestinian Flag Eddie Fu
New exclusive vinyl: Momma’s ‘Welcome to My Blue Sky’ & ‘Household Name’ on color LP
Our latest exclusive vinyl variants are limited-to-100 pressings of Momma’s two most recent albums.
Silvertomb (Type O Negative, Danzig) Announce New Album, Unleash “No Way to Live”: Stream
The Interpretation of Nightmares arrives November 13th. Silvertomb (Type O Negative, Danzig) Announce New Album, Unleash “No Way to Live”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Lollapalooza 2026 day 1 pics & video (Wet Leg, CMAT, Viagra Boys, Blood Orange & more)
Day one of Lollapalooza 2026 also had Lorde (who brought out Charli XCX), Audrey Hobert, Boys Noize, and more.
Adele Bertei says Sinéad O’Connor “dumped” David Holmes from producing final album and accuses him of “exploiting” her memory
“SINÉAD IS FURIOUS. I commune with her through the veil” The post Adele Bertei says Sinéad O’Connor “dumped” David Holmes from producing final album and accuses him of “exploiting” her memory appeared first on NME .
Sony “Cautiously” Moving Forward with Ending PlayStation Discs Despite Gamers’ “Strong Views”
In a Q&A with investors, CFO Lin Tao confirmed previously announced plans to phase out PlayStation discs by 2028. Sony “Cautiously” Moving Forward with Ending PlayStation Discs Despite Gamers’ “Strong Views” Eddie Fu
Arca Unleashes New Album XXXXX: Stream
The project marks the first full-length LP from the acclaimed artist since her five-part 2021 KiCk series. Arca Unleashes New Album XXXXX: Stream Jonah Krueger
Tom Waits shares “The Fly” from upcoming Massive Attack collab 12″
Tom says, ”’The Fly’ features my appreciation for the winged nuisance.” The Massive Attack 12″ is out September 4.
Albert Hammond Jr says The Strokes’ ‘Angles’ was originally “more Stones-y” but ended up “flat” and “all over the place”
He did, however, hail one track on the album as "production-wise very cool" The post Albert Hammond Jr says The Strokes’ ‘Angles’ was originally “more Stones-y” but ended up “flat” and “all over the place” appeared first on NME .
Greta Van Fleet Announce New Album, Unveil Single “Saw You Stand”: Stream
Palace for the People will be released on October 9th. Greta Van Fleet Announce New Album, Unveil Single “Saw You Stand”: Stream Spencer Kaufman