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Tom Waits Releases New Spoken Word Track “The Fly”: Stream
The B-side to his Massive Attack collaboration "Boots on the Ground." Tom Waits Releases New Spoken Word Track “The Fly”: Stream Alex Young
John Robb looks back on the earliest days and unreleased music of Fontaines D.C.: “They made the world a better place”
Check out an excerpt from Robb's new memoir, where he shares what Grian Chatten and co were like back in college and tells us about two unheard Fontaines songs he has in his vault The post John Robb looks back on the earliest days and unreleased music of Fontaines D.C.: “They made the world a better place” appeared first on NME .
9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Ariana Grande, the Durutti Column, and More
Stream new releases from Ariana Grande, the Durutti Column, and Arca
The Maccabees say new music is on the way and “the aim” is for an album
They said adding a new song to the setlist recently gave "a hint of the future" The post The Maccabees say new music is on the way and “the aim” is for an album appeared first on NME .
“Fire Blades from the Tomb” and “De Venom Natura” — Italian Outfit Ponte del Diavolo Discusses Their Signature Post-Punk Doom
Turin has historically provided heavy music characterized by a sense of architecture, drama, and subterranean grandeur, while Ponte del Diavolo has constructed its own imposing structure using those same elements.… The post “Fire Blades from the Tomb” and “De Venom Natura” — Italian Outfit Ponte del Diavolo Discusses Their Signature Post-Punk Doom appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Universal Studios to launch two Ozzy Osbourne haunted houses in move to “grow his licensing program around the world”
“Ozzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created,” said Sharon and Jack Osbourne The post Universal Studios to launch two Ozzy Osbourne haunted houses in move to “grow his licensing program around the world” appeared first on NME .
Nieve Ella talks new album ‘How Long Will It Take?’: “The world is crumbling day by day, so we might as well just be open and honest”
The former NME Cover star explains why she is embracing insecurity for her “epic” and “theatrical” debut album, and how she is taking notes from Wolf Alice and Girl In Red to make her upcoming tour the best yet The post Nieve Ella talks new album ‘How Long Will It Take?’: “The world is crumbling day by day, so we might as well just be open and honest” appeared first on NME .
Notable Releases of the Week (7/31)
This week’s Notable Releases include Shearling (ex-Sprain), Mallory Hawk, Arca, and more.
Barack Obama pays tribute to Glen Hansard with summer 2026 playlist
"Our hearts go out to his family" The post Barack Obama pays tribute to Glen Hansard with summer 2026 playlist appeared first on NME .
Indie Basement (7/31): the week in classic indie, alternative & college rock
This week: Trashcan Sinatras, The Durutti Column, Shearwater, The Cleaners from Venus, Ulrika Spacek (remixed), and Home Stereo.
Watch Charli XCX perform ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ songs live for the first time in Nashville
She broke out ‘Magic Metal Montana’, ‘Card Declined’ and more ahead of her headline set at Lollapalooza The post Watch Charli XCX perform ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ songs live for the first time in Nashville appeared first on NME .
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds surprise Brighton fans with rooftop gig ahead of huge homecoming show
"Fucking Brighton!" declared Cave as they performed a stripped-back four-song impromptu set ahead of their gig at Preston Park with Flaming Lips, English Teacher and more The post Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds surprise Brighton fans with rooftop gig ahead of huge homecoming show appeared first on NME .
Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after gig, but guilty of assault for biting
He will remain on bail until August 21, and from there the court will decide his sentencing date The post Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after gig, but guilty of assault for biting appeared first on NME .
North West and Molly Santana cancel joint ‘Kimokawaii Tour’
"I will make this one up to you," Santana promised fans The post North West and Molly Santana cancel joint ‘Kimokawaii Tour’ appeared first on NME .
Wolf Alice share cover of The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’ featuring Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena
The song is the second to be shared from their 7” package of B-sides from the recording sessions of ‘The Clearing’ The post Wolf Alice share cover of The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’ featuring Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena appeared first on NME .
Music of the Month(s): The Best Albums and Tracks of June and July 2026
It's a bumper edition of our regular new music roundup, taking in everything we've loved this summer so far For the latest in our regular roundups of everything that is good and new, we're doubling up. With last month given over to our Albums Of The Year So Far Chart (which we implore you to read here), we've rounded up not only everything ace from July, but June too. Everything featured below, as well as all the other knockout music we’ve covered at tQ this month, will be compiled into an hours-long playlist exclusive to our subscribers. In addition, subscribers can enjoy exclusive music from some of the world’s most forward-thinking artists, regular deep-dive essays, a monthly podcast, specially-curated ‘Organic Intelligence’... The post Music of the Month(s): The Best Albums and Tracks of June and July 2026 appeared first on The Quietus .
Glen Hansard’s final performance captured hours before his death in his favourite pub
One punter said they were "in awe of his genius" The post Glen Hansard’s final performance captured hours before his death in his favourite pub appeared first on NME .
Watch Smashing Pumpkins reunite with Melissa Auf der Maur and bring out ‘The Brady Bunch’s Barry Williams at Lollapalooza pre-show
They also broke out the first ever live performance of ‘War Dreams of Itself’, and played ‘Dorian’ for the first time since 2015 The post Watch Smashing Pumpkins reunite with Melissa Auf der Maur and bring out ‘The Brady Bunch’s Barry Williams at Lollapalooza pre-show appeared first on NME .
Watch Lorde bring out Charli XCX for ‘Girl, So Confusing’ at Lollapalooza
Charli has also looked ahead to her own headline performance at this weekend's festival, telling fans: "I’m rehearsing my live show and I’m having a lot a lot a lot of fun" The post Watch Lorde bring out Charli XCX for ‘Girl, So Confusing’ at Lollapalooza appeared first on NME .
Reissue of the Week: Mar-Vista’s Visions Of Sodal Ye
Warren Hatter revels in the long overdue reissue of a "perfectly formed" 1976 album of dystopian French electronica, which should now be heard by a much bigger audience than it was 50 years ago VISIONS OF SODAL YE by MAR-VISTA Visions Of Sodal Ye, is eerie and disorientating – the sound of ecological dread – and named for the prophet character in Brian Aldiss’ 1962 novel Hothouse, who realises that life on a far-future Earth is doomed. The record was released by a vanity publishing label who never said ‘non’ as long as they received a fee and a tape. While this should be inconsequential it reveals much about the French counterculture at the end of the 1970s. Claude Cuvelier and Jean Skowron,... The post Reissue of the Week: Mar-Vista’s Visions Of Sodal Ye appeared first on The Quietus .