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Music NewsElvis Presley Estate and Publishers Sue Anthropic Over Song Lyrics in Claude
Rightsholders managing the Elvis Presley catalog have launched a 41.1 million dollar lawsuit against AI company Anthropic, alleging the chatbot Claude trained on 274 copyrighted songs.
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Music NewsRaye Wins the 2026 Mercury Prize for This Music May Contain Hope
Raye has picked up the 2026 Mercury Prize in Newcastle for her second album, reflecting on independent work and orchestral ambitions ahead of a Royal Albert Hall performance.
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Music NewsBilly Corgan Explains Why He Continues to Stand by Marilyn Manson
Corgan points to thirty years of history, domestic family ties, and non-public information behind his decision to support the singer.
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Music NewsRobert Smith and Jordan Rakei Set for Honours at the 2026 Artist and Manager Awards
The Cure's frontman and musician Jordan Rakei will be celebrated in London this November for their vocal advocacy on ticketing fairness and artist survival.
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Music NewsPanchiko Announce Third Album Chimera and Share New Single One Car Hits Another
Nottingham indie outfit Panchiko have detailed their third studio album Chimera, previewing the 12-track project with the glitchy lead single One Car Hits Another featuring Mei Semones.
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Music NewsADÉLA Makes Her Late Night Debut on Jimmy Fallon with Nicole Kidman
Slovakian pop breakout ADÉLA arrived on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night, delivering a choreographed performance featuring Nicole Kidman and Ain't in LA.
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New ReleasesAlyssa Caroline Captures the Rush of Falling in Love on Butterflies
Alyssa Caroline explores the excitement and uncertainty of new love on Butterflies, an emotionally driven pop release about lowering your guard and taking a chance on connection.
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Music NewsSlayyyter Cancels European and UK Tour Following Vocal Cord Tears
Slayyyter has been forced to cancel the remainder of her European tour dates due to vocal cord tears and laryngitis, leaving French opener Kalika stranded without gear.
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Music NewsBlack Sabbath and Iron Maiden Veterans Heading to Texas Frightmare Weekend in 2027
Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Bruce Dickinson, and Nicko are set to appear together at the 2027 Texas Frightmare Weekend horror convention under the Monsters of Metal banner.
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Music NewsScott Weiland Live Album Reaches CD and Digital Alongside Unseen Performance Video
Scott Weiland: Live arrives on compact disc and digital formats, paired with unreleased concert footage of the Stone Temple Pilots staple Vaseline.
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Music NewsBono Takes Aim at Elon Musk Over DOGE Cuts to Foreign Aid
Ahead of U2's sixteenth album, Bono has renewed his public dispute with Elon Musk, attacking the dismantling of USAID as an unconscionable blow to global aid.
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Music NewsQueens Of The Stone Age Announce 2027 US Tour With Pixies
Queens Of The Stone Age have lined up a 16-date arena tour for May 2027 with Pixies and Wheelchair Sports Camp, supporting their upcoming ninth album, Perfecth.
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New ReleasesVella Teams Up with Diane Warren on Don't Mistake This For Love
Vella explores the tension between desire and self-protection on Don't Mistake This For Love, a new single written by acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren. The song focuses on the st…
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Music NewsFleetwood Mac: The Chain Sets January 2027 Release Date on Apple TV
Frank Marshall's authorized Fleetwood Mac documentary arrives in January 2027, featuring new band interviews and archival Christine McVie footage.
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Music NewsBrandon Flowers Airs Shelved Killers Cut Diamonds On Black Velvet in Manchester
During a solo stop at Manchester's O2 Apollo, Brandon Flowers introduced Diamonds On Black Velvet, an outtake written for Pressure Machine.
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Music NewsSuede Detail Their Next Album as an Anarcho-Punk Finale to Recent Trilogy
Suede are deep into writing their eleventh studio album, shaping an anarcho-punk collection to conclude the run begun with Autofiction.
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New ReleasesTOSCA Introduces Her Songwriting with Debut Single Sun God
TOSCA makes her debut with Sun God, an indie pop single inspired by a fleeting summer encounter and the questions that linger when attraction meets uncertainty.
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Music NewsKid Rock Details the Commercial Cost of His Political Allegiance
In a recent interview, Kid Rock explained how his public loyalty to Donald Trump cost him corporate sponsorships and late-night television slots.
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Music NewsFontaines D.C. Open European Arena Run in Lisbon with Dopamine Chamber Debuts
Fontaines D.C. launched their 2026 arena tour at Lisbon's MEO Arena, playing eight selections from their new album Dopamine Chamber.
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Music NewsCliff Richard Prepares Reggae Version of The Lord Is My Shepherd for Christmas Single
At 86, Cliff Richard is learning reggae rhythms for a new take on Psalm 23, collaborating once again with Saviour's Day songwriter Chris Eaton.
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Music NewsNoel Gallagher Set for Final Season of Chicken Shop Date
Amelia Dimoldenberg welcomes Noel Gallagher to the booth for an episode airing on YouTube and Netflix ahead of the sold out Oasis stadium tour in 2027.
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Music NewsAmy Winehouse Band and Original Producers Mark 20 Years of Back To Black at the Roundhouse
Mark Ronson, Salaam Remi, Corinne Bailey Rae and an ensemble of guest vocalists reunited at London's Roundhouse to perform Back To Black in its entirety.
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Music NewsWarpaint Detail Live Record ARTIFACT and Share Two Preview Tracks
Warpaint will release ARTIFACT, a 16-track live album capturing performances from 2022 through 2024, on Rough Trade Records this December.
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Music NewsIAMDDB Condemns Use of Her AI Likeness in Israeli State Video
Manchester rapper IAMDDB has called out the Israeli government after an official social media account posted an AI-generated video cloning her image without consent.
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Music NewsJez Williams Details Debut Solo Album Life Of Me And You and New Single Hollow Man
Doves guitarist Jez Williams has announced his debut solo album, Life Of Me And You, previewed by the glam psych single Hollow Man.
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Music NewsIron Maiden Schedule 2027 North American Tour to Finish 50th Anniversary Trek
Iron Maiden will wrap up their Run For Your Lives tour with 16 final North American shows in spring 2027, revisiting regions skipped on earlier legs.
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Music NewsFontaines D.C. Test New Ground at the Roundhouse for CALM
Hours before releasing Dopamine Chamber, Fontaines D.C. packed London's Roundhouse for a short notice charity date in aid of CALM.
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Music NewsLiam Gallagher Rules Out Fontaines D.C. for 2027 Oasis Tour
Liam Gallagher has rejected calls for Fontaines D.C. to open for Oasis on their sold out 2027 dates, arguing the Dublin band lack the tunes.
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Music NewsArchitects Frontman Sam Carter Opens Up About Vocal Anxiety and the Toll of Online Criticism
Architects singer Sam Carter has shared an honest update detailing how online judgment and performance anxiety took away his joy of singing live.
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Music NewsAdam Duritz Recounts the Rapid Birth of A Long December
Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz details the whirlwind twenty-four hours that produced one of the band's signature songs.
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Music NewsJustice to Score Grand Theft Auto 6 as Companion Album Details Surface
Rockstar Games taps French duo Justice for the original Grand Theft Auto 6 score and unveils details of a 34-track companion record.
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Music NewsFontaines D.C. Film Standalone Later With Jools Holland Special at Alexandra Palace
Fontaines D.C. have recorded a full television special for Later... With Jools Holland, showcasing their fifth album Dopamine Chamber ahead of its release.
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ShindigJRH Confronts the Pull of Lost Love on I’d Still Open the Door
JRH explores the complicated persistence of love on I’d Still Open the Door, a November release built around warm piano, restrained live drums, guitar and a weathered vocal performance.
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Music NewsAmerican Football Officially Release Their Robert Smith Approved Cover of The Cure
American Football have made their SiriusXM session available to stream, pairing an acoustic take of Wake Her Up with a poignant remake of Boys Don't Cry.
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Music NewsRevisiting the Controlled Havoc of Fontaines D.C.'s Hurricane Laughter
A look back at Fontaines D.C.'s second single, 2017's Hurricane Laughter, and its descent into frantic disorder.
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Music NewsInside Rehearsals for Thom Yorke and the RSC's Hamlet Hail To The Thief
Rehearsal photos offer a look inside preparations for Thom Yorke and the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Hamlet Hail To The Thief ahead of its Barbican run.
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Music NewsGrian Chatten Calls Rosalía Collaboration a Career High for Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten has called working with Rosalía on Where Is Gone an absolute high point ahead of the band's fifth album, Dopamine Chamber.
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Music NewsGreta Gerwig Secures Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven for Narnia First Look
A personal pitch to Jimmy Page and Robert Plant cleared the rock classic for the first trailer of The Magician's Nephew.
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New ReleasesRasmus Gozzi Blends Pop and Hip-Hop on EMPTY BED
Rasmus Gozzi returns with EMPTY BED, a polished pop and hip-hop crossover that pairs emotional vocals with modern production and mainstream appeal.
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Music NewsFontaines D.C. Share Theatrical Rosalía Collaboration Where Is Gone?
Dublin quintet Fontaines D.C. have released Where Is Gone?, an orchestral single featuring Rosalía from their upcoming album Dopamine Chamber.
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Music NewsJames Hetfield Rebuffs Preachy Performers During Metallica Show at the Sphere
During a Las Vegas residency gig, Metallica frontman James Hetfield drew a hard line against artists who push political messages from the stage, promising fans that his band offers pure escapism instead.
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Music NewsHans Zimmer Score to Headline Blue Planet 3 UK Arena Tour in 2027
The BBC will bring Blue Planet 3 to UK arenas in May 2027, pairing Hans Zimmer's orchestral score with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and giant screen visuals.
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Music NewsLana Del Rey Debuts Stove Track Live at Singapore Grand Prix
Returning to the stage for the first time in nearly a year, Lana Del Rey gave White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter its live debut at the Singapore Grand Prix.
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Music NewsFontaines D.C. Join Forces with Rosalía on Atmospheric New Ballad 'Where Is Gone?'
Fontaines D.C. and Spanish vocalist Rosalía unite for 'Where Is Gone?', a string-soaked ballad serving as the final advance track from the band's upcoming album Dopamine Chamber.
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Music NewsZach Bryan Details New EP Featuring Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours
Arriving this Friday via Warner Records, the eight-track collection features collaborations with Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours.
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Music NewsRosalía Brings Ballet and an Indoor Downpour to Saturday Night Live
Rosalía returned to Saturday Night Live with two physical performances from her Lux album, singing en pointe for Reliquia and standing in the rain for Magnolias.
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Music NewsPaul Banks Teams Up with Aaron Hemphill and Raife Burchell for New Berlin Project
Interpol singer Paul Banks has spent the last three years in Germany building a new band alongside Liars guitarist Aaron Hemphill and drummer Raife Burchell.
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Music NewsOlivia Rodrigo Spends Over $25,000 on Meg White's Iconic Elephant Cover Dress
Olivia Rodrigo has confirmed she was the auction bidder who paid $25,600 for the vintage Gunne Sax dress worn by Meg White on the cover of Elephant.
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Music NewsHow Michael Stipe Taught Thom Yorke to Step Outside
During Radiohead's 1995 tour supporting R.E.M., Michael Stipe shared a straightforward psychological trick that helped Thom Yorke navigate public attention.
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New ReleasesSeven No 6 Challenge a Culture of Anger With Choose Love
Seven No 6 turn the emotional weight of constant bad news and a divided culture into a searching reflection on faith, anger and the decision to choose love.
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Music NewsSollos Re-Engineers Pop Catalog Into Audio Wellness Tracks With Olivia Dean, Sam Smith, and Shawn Mendes
Universal Music Group's Sollos launches 151 re-engineered tracks from Olivia Dean, Sam Smith, and Jon Batiste, pairing master recordings with auditory beats.
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Music NewsGrimes Announces PSYOPERA and Shares New Single ACCELERANDO
Grimes has confirmed her upcoming album PSYOPERA, pairing the announcement with the release of new track ACCELERANDO and an AI themed teaser clip.
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Music NewsRaye Returns to the Royal Albert Hall for Orchestral Reworking of Her Sophomore Album
Raye will bring her second album to London's Royal Albert Hall this October, backed once again by The Heritage Orchestra and Flames Collective.
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Music NewsLiam Gallagher Claims Oasis Put The Beatles Back on the Map During Football Feud
A social media dispute over Manchester City's financial charges took an unexpected turn when Liam Gallagher claimed Oasis revived The Beatles, sparking pushback from Geoff Barrow and fans.
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Music NewsInstagram Explains Algorithm Glitch That Kept Recommending Creed to Users
Instagram has confirmed that a technical error was behind the sudden, relentless recommendations of Creed's 1999 hit Higher.
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Music NewsRosalía on Advising Bono Over U2 Song Written in Her Honour
Rosalía shared details of an unexpected text from Bono, who asked for guidance on Spanish lyrics for a new U2 track written about her.
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Music NewsNorth Carolina Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Historic Bot Streaming Fraud Case
A federal court has ordered an 18-month prison sentence and an $8.1 million repayment in the first criminal case targeting AI bot streaming fraud.
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Music NewsBilly Bragg and Wilco Plan Expanded Box Set for Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg and Wilco are revisiting Mermaid Avenue, their acclaimed 1998 collaboration set to unrecorded Woody Guthrie lyrics, with an expanded box set.
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Music NewsThom Yorke on the Post-Tour Confidence Crash Following Radiohead's Stage Return
Thom Yorke has opened up about the emotional aftermath of Radiohead's 2025 reunion shows, explaining how confronting his musical past triggered a severe crisis of confidence.
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Music NewsTurnstile Announce Free Benefit Concert at the Washington Monument
Turnstile will wrap their North American run with a free concert at the Washington Monument, raising humanitarian aid for Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon.
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Music NewsWhy Olivia Rodrigo Is Keeping Generative Software Out of Her Studio
Olivia Rodrigo explains her complete refusal to use artificial intelligence in songwriting, recalling a failed title experiment with Dan Nigro.
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Music NewsDaisy Chain Fields Vendor Cites Heavy Losses and Unpaid Revenue in Open Letter to Olivia Rodrigo
Mary Chacon of Ugly Oats Kitchen posted an open letter addressing unpaid sales, chaotic logistics, and thousands in losses at Olivia Rodrigo's Irvine festival.
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Music NewsFKA Twigs Ends Legal Battle as Shia LaBeouf Agrees to Void Nondisclosure Terms
Tahliah Barnett has withdrawn her legal action against Shia LaBeouf after the actor agreed to release her from a disputed nondisclosure agreement.
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Music NewsWhy the Oasis Documentary Skips the Gallagher Brothers' Reconciliation
Filmmakers behind Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger explain why the documentary bypassed any backstage peace talks ahead of the 2025 reunion.
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Music NewsFLO Plot Extensive 2027 Headline Tour Across North America, Europe and the UK
British trio FLO have detailed an expansive 2027 headlining run in support of their second album, Therapy At The Club.
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ReviewsJRH Turns Unspoken Attraction Into Don't Look At Me Like That
On Don't Look At Me Like That, JRH builds a song around attraction, hesitation and everything left unsaid.
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New ReleasesButcher Babies Turn a Painful Memory Into Black Clouds Over Georgia
Butcher Babies revisit one of Heidi Shepherd’s most painful memories on Black Clouds Over Georgia, a brooding track from the newly released NIGHTBLOOM.
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Music NewsPrimavera Sound Marks 25 Years With Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers, and Fontaines D.C. in 2027
Primavera Sound has revealed the first wave of artists for its 25th anniversary in Barcelona, featuring Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers, and Fontaines D.C.
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New ReleasesJeremy & The Harlequins Take Aim at Conspiracy Culture on Gus DeWine
Jeremy & The Harlequins return with Gus DeWine, a sharp new single that uses vintage American roots music to satirize conspiracy culture and the language of plausible deniability.
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New ReleasesEmme Rain Keeps the Momentum Moving on Up Next
Emme Rain arrives at Up Next with the confidence of an artist who knows exactly where she is heading. The latest release combines a relaxed bounce with a sharper edge, shifting be…
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Music NewsBernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce The Strokes at Massive Queens Homecoming Show
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders surprised fans at Flushing Meadows Corona Park to introduce The Strokes ahead of their UK tour.
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Music NewsMuse Extend The Wow! Signal Campaign With 2027 European Arena Run
Muse will head back across Europe in January 2027 for eight newly confirmed arena concerts in Portugal, France, and Spain.
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Music NewsMetallica Kick Off Las Vegas Sphere Residency With First And Justice For All Performance in Twelve Years
Metallica opened their Life Burns Faster run at the Las Vegas Sphere by digging into their back catalog, reviving ...And Justice for All alongside rarely aired setlist choices.
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Music NewsStray Kids Follow BTS in Boycotting the 2027 Grammys Over Asian Pop Category
Stray Kids have declined to submit their music for the 69th Grammy Awards, joining BTS in a shared protest against the Recording Academy's new Asian Pop Music Performance trophy.
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ReviewsMAIH Turns Emotional Fracture Into Scandipop Drama on Porcelain
Norwegian singer songwriter MAIH returns with Porcelain, a song that finds the artist looking at heartbreak from an unusual position. Rather than simply documenting the end of a r…
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Music NewsCMAT Argues Ed Sheeran Faced Unfair Criticism and Poor Counsel Over Tour Row
Appearing on The Daily Show, CMAT suggested that Ed Sheeran was out of his depth and misled by industry advisers during the fallout over Macklemore.
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Music NewsInside Liquid-Filled Vinyl and How the Moving Records Actually Work
Specialty pressings containing sealed fluid are turning up across rock and soundtrack catalogs, combining playable grooves with fluid visual effects.
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Music NewsRonnie Wood Unveils Jimi Hendrix Portraits in London Flat They Once Walked
A new exhibition at Handel Hendrix House pairs Ronnie Wood's artwork with his memories of living alongside Jimi Hendrix in sixties London.
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Music NewsTalking Heads Reconvene with Este Haim to Open New SiriusXM Channel
Talking Heads have gathered for a rare joint interview with Este Haim, marking over fifty years since their formation and inaugurating a dedicated SiriusXM station.
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Music NewsBlink-182 and Faith No More Lead First Roster for Rock For People 2027
Faith No More end a decade-long hiatus alongside co-headliners Blink-182 at Czechia's Park 360 next summer.
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Music NewsRobbie Williams Treats Buenos Aires Street Crowd to Surprise Acoustic Set
Ahead of his first Argentinian arena dates in two decades, Robbie Williams stepped onto the pavement in Buenos Aires to perform an impromptu four-song set for fans outside his hotel.
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Music NewsMogwai Celebrate 30 Years With New Iggy Pop Collaboration and Career-Spanning Box Set
Mogwai mark three decades with Happy Tears, bringing in Iggy Pop for a brand new song alongside an extensive retrospective and a feature-length audio documentary.
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Music NewsPeaches Reimagines Fuck The Pain Away for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival
Peaches has reworked her signature track for the upcoming Hellraiser video game, bringing in Doug Bradley to reprise his role as Pinhead.
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Music NewsCody Ash Takes On Slipknot's Wait and Bleed in Drumeo Speed Challenge
Jelly Roll drummer Cody Ash visited Drumeo to learn the drum parts for Slipknot's 'Wait and Bleed' under the pressure of the clock.
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Music NewsR.E.M. Detail Reveal 25th Anniversary Edition With Unreleased 2001 Paris Concert
Craft Recordings will mark twenty-five years of Reveal with an expanded edition featuring an unreleased Radio France concert taped days before the album arrived.
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ShindigPami Explores the Messy Side of Modern Love on New Single Loser
Thai bedroom pop artist pami returns with loser, an intimate new single that explores the complicated reality of staying in a relationship you already know is not good for you. Bu…
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New ReleasesMarc Blackwell Takes Aim at Everyday Monotony With Outrunning Boredom
Marc Blackwell’s new release Outrunning Boredom takes a familiar feeling and turns it into an energetic, relatable song about breaking away from routine and searching for somethin…
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Music NewsFontaines D.C. Warp Their Sound on Unsettling New Track Tongue
Ahead of their fifth album Dopamine Chamber, Fontaines D.C. lean into pitch manipulation and tape tricks on their newest single.
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Music NewsMegan Thee Stallion Steps Into Act III With Tina Tuesday Freestyle
Megan Thee Stallion opens the road to Act III with Tina Tuesday Freestyle, returning to straightforward rhyming after a turbulent year on stage and in the hospital.
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Music NewsFirst Aid Kit and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Honour Dolly Parton at the Royal Albert Hall
Joining forces with a 65 piece orchestra to revisit their 2014 album Stay Gold, Klara and Johanna Söderberg closed an expansive London evening with an orchestral reading of Dolly Parton's best known ballad.
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Music NewsNME Schedules September and October Print Run with Guitar.com Magazine Pairing
NME prepares to release its September and October 2026 print issue this week, bundled with Guitar.com Magazine and sold exclusively through Dawsons.
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Music NewsFoo Fighters Step Up to Support AC/DC Again at Rescheduled MetLife Stadium Date
Dave Grohl and company will reunite with AC/DC in New Jersey this week after severe weather pushed back the East Rutherford stop on the Power Up tour.
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Music NewsFather John Misty Releases The X-panded Universe and Details December Tour
Josh Tillman has shared his third single of the year, The X-panded Universe, while announcing a winter run across the western United States with Damien Jurado.
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Music NewsDeath From Above 1979 Detail New Record Private Lives and Share North American Dates
Death From Above 1979 will release Private Lives, their first record since 2021, arriving this January alongside a fresh single and tour.
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Music NewsJohnny Marr on Stage Testing New Songs, The Prodigy, and The Age Of Everything
Ahead of his fifth solo album The Age Of Everything, Johnny Marr explains why he played the new material live before recording, what he picked up from Damon Albarn, and how British music culture lost its edge.
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Music NewsAfter Trace Their Sunkissed Debut to Maximalist Films and Millennium Trip-Pop
Justine Dorsey and Graham Epstein pair a quiet ambient playlist with thoughts on Y2K nostalgia and the visual world behind their debut album.
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Music NewsAmelia Dimoldenberg Takes Aim at Ed Sheeran on SNL UK After Tour Fallout
Amelia Dimoldenberg targeted Ed Sheeran in her SNL UK monologue as satire continues to mount over the singer's troubled Loop stadium tour.
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Music NewsMichelle Branch Launches Sold-Out Retrospective Tour at The Showbox
Michelle Branch opened her Everywhere and Back Again Tour at The Showbox in Seattle, delivering a 21-song set celebrating 25 years of music.
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Music NewsSlipknot Announce Stadium Dates in Argentina and Chile for 2027
Slipknot have booked their largest headline concerts to date in Argentina and Chile, taking the (Sic)est Stadium Tour to Buenos Aires and Santiago in September 2027.
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Music NewsJRH Brings Southern Soul and Americana Storytelling to Brown Eyes & Tattoos
JRH explores attraction, vulnerability and the uncertainty of getting close to someone who seems impossible to fully understand on Brown Eyes & Tattoos, released in June 2026.…
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Music NewsNirvana Video Vanguard Acceptance at the 2026 VMAs Centers on Authenticity
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear reunited at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards to accept the Video Vanguard honor, reflecting on Kurt Cobain and the band's enduring catalog.
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Music NewsJane Asher Explains Why She Has No Plans to Watch Sam Mendes' Beatles Films
Jane Asher has confirmed she will not watch Sam Mendes' four forthcoming Beatles films, choosing to protect her long-standing privacy regarding her relationship with Paul McCartney.
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Music NewsSabrina Carpenter Joins Tom Holland in Paul King's Fred Astaire Biopic
Sabrina Carpenter will play Ginger Rogers opposite Tom Holland's Fred Astaire in Sony Pictures' upcoming biopic, which also stars Margaret Qualley as Adele Astaire.
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Music NewsJay-Z Accuser Fully Recants Sexual Assault Allegations in Sworn Court Filing
The woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault has completely retracted her claims in Manhattan federal court, confirming under oath that she has never met the rapper.
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Music NewsTodd Rundgren Calls Taylor Swift the Apotheosis of Mediocrity
Veteran producer Todd Rundgren sparked intense backlash from pop fans after claiming Taylor Swift has ruined music.
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Music NewsChad Smith Breaks Down Black Sabbath's Fairies Wear Boots for Legends of the 70s
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith unpacks the swing, dynamics, and mechanics of Black Sabbath's Fairies Wear Boots for Drumeo and Musora.
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ReviewsHolding Poison Make Heartbreak Feel Bigger on Knew I Couldn't Have You
London rock five piece Holding Poison return with Knew I Couldn't Have You, a melodic alternative rock track about the kind of relationship that can remain with you long after it…
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Music NewsMadness Confirmed as First Headliners for Rock N Roll Circus London
Madness will headline the inaugural London edition of Rock N Roll Circus at Gunnersbury Park in July 2027, marking their only outdoor capital gig that summer.
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Music NewsApocalyptica Collaborate With Kalandra on Control: Resonant Track Upperhand
Apocalyptica have joined forces with Norwegian alternative folk group Kalandra on Upperhand, a vocal piece written for Remedy Entertainment's upcoming Control: Resonant.
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Music NewsFirst Look at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Villa Park Farewell Film
A new trailer offers a preview of Back To The Beginning, the concert film documenting Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's historic final performance in Birmingham.
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Music NewsLula Adapts Bad Bunny Protest Anthem for Brazilian Reelection Campaign
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has shared a Portuguese adaptation of Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico protest track on X as part of his reelection campaign.
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Music NewsJonny Greenwood Reflects on Guitar Technique and Early Radiohead Doubts
Jonny Greenwood has opened up about his evolving relationship with the guitar, revealing how early self-doubt gave way to a daily obsession.
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Music NewsDove Ellis Details Alexandra Palace Live Double Vinyl in Aid of War Child
Dove Ellis will release a 15-track live album from his Alexandra Palace Theatre show on double vinyl, with all proceeds supporting War Child.
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Music NewsFreida Parton Denies Family Feud Following Legal Action Against Dolly's Nephew
Dolly Parton's sister Freida has stepped in to dismiss talk of family division after the late icon's estate fired her nephew Bryan Seaver and sought a restraining order.
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Music NewsRiff Wood on Working with Rob Cavallo and Finding Their Own Voice on Butterfly In Black And White
Utah trio Riff Wood look back at how Green Day sparked their journey and explain how their second album expands beyond classic pop-punk formulas.
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Music NewsGreta Thunberg Criticizes Ed Sheeran Following Gaza Tour Controversy
Greta Thunberg has spoken out against Ed Sheeran following the singer's recent remarks on Palestine and the removal of Macklemore from his tour.
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Music NewsFestival Attendee Left Paralysed After Falling Man Collapses Tree Limb at Louder Than Life
A concertgoer sustained a severed spinal cord when an individual fell from an overhead tree branch during Knocked Loose's festival set in Louisville.
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Music NewsKurt Vile on Tour Life, Philadelphia Roots, and Sharing Stages with Fontaines D.C.
Kurt Vile reflects on wrapping up a twelve-week run for his tenth solo album, trading songs with Fontaines D.C., and finding calm within touring fatigue.
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Music NewsBlack Sabbath Debut Cover Model Louisa Livingstone Unveils AI Rock Opera
Louisa Livingstone, the figure on Black Sabbath's 1970 debut album, has released a five-song rock opera exploring artificial intelligence and Alice in Wonderland under the name Indreba.
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Music NewsHayley Williams Reflects on Chad Gilbert's Lasting Impact on Pop-Punk and Hardcore
Hayley Williams has paid tribute to her former husband and New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died at 45 following a five-year battle with cancer.
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Music NewsMichael Kiwanuka Details Stroke Recovery and Announces New Album FUDGE
Following the sudden cancellation of his summer tour dates, Michael Kiwanuka reveals he suffered a stroke and announces his upcoming studio album FUDGE.
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Music NewsSlipknot Spark Worldwide Tour Speculation With Mysterious Global Poster Campaign
Red posters featuring the hooked S emblem have popped up in London, New York, and Buenos Aires, pointing fans to an online puzzle and a September 28 reveal.
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Music NewsSombr Rebuffs Nepo Baby Speculation Over Family Charity Work
Shane Boose rejects claims that family influence jump-started his career, citing his parents' public health work in HIV and AIDS prevention.
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Music NewsOutKast Take Legal Action Against Silas Wilson Over Ovrkast Moniker
Big Boi and André 3000 claim in a federal filing that the producer and rapper knowingly uses a name that confuses listeners and infringes on their trademark.
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Music NewsTomora Announce Celebration EP and Detail Global Tour Dates
Tomora, the collaborative project from Aurora and Tom Rowlands, have detailed their upcoming EP Celebration, shared the title track, and outlined international tour dates.
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Music NewsMan/Woman/Chainsaw Plot May 2027 UK Tour Following Autumn Sellouts
South London art-punk outfit Man/Woman/Chainsaw have mapped out their largest UK headline tour to date for May 2027 after selling out their autumn dates.
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Music NewsThe Jesus And Mary Chain and The Psychedelic Furs Team Up for 2027 UK Tour
The Jesus And Mary Chain and The Psychedelic Furs have announced an eight-date co-headline run across the UK for January 2027.
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Music NewsTom Morello Details Solo Rock Record with Kneecap and Serj Tankian
Tom Morello has detailed his upcoming solo rock album Everyone Gets Everything They Want, featuring Kneecap, Serj Tankian, and riffs penned by his teenage son.
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Music NewsChvrches Return With Heavy New Single Roses Ahead of Intimate UK Shows
Chvrches break a five year silence with the industrial single Roses, pairing the release with ballot entry charity dates in Glasgow and London.
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Music NewsJames Hetfield Crowns Tony Iommi the Riff Lord on SiriusXM
On a recent broadcast of his SiriusXM show, Metallica frontman James Hetfield praised Black Sabbath cofounder Tony Iommi as the true originator of heavy metal rhythm guitar.
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Music NewsAndy Burrows Returns to Solo Work With Map Of The World
Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows has detailed his first solo record in seven years, previewed by the seventies-tinted single Nothing Matters Anyway.
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Music NewsGirl In The Year Above Join Transgressive Records and Share New Single Wet Paint
Irish and Cornish group Girl In The Year Above have signed to Transgressive Records, releasing their defiant new track Wet Paint ahead of an autumn tour.
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Music NewsJorge Drexler Defends Reggaetón and Spotlights Bad Bunny as a Great Lyricist
Uruguayan songwriter Jorge Drexler is challenging common prejudices against reggaetón, urging listeners to appreciate its lyrical craft and praising Bad Bunny.
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Music NewsWest London Man Sentenced to Prison Over £2.7 Million Counterfeit Vinyl Operation
A west London manufacturer has been jailed after using antique presses to run the largest counterfeit vinyl operation in UK history.
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Music NewsFontaines D.C. Test Out New Track Tongue in Brooklyn
During a stop at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, Fontaines D.C. caught the room off guard by debuting Tongue, an unreleased track bound for their upcoming fifth record.
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Music NewsUMG and Warner Ask Federal Judge to Throw Out AFM Artificial Intelligence Lawsuit
Universal Music Group and Warner are urging a federal court to dismiss an American Federation of Musicians lawsuit regarding session player royalties for AI training.
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Music NewsMatt Bellamy Explains Why Muse Surrendered Their Social Handles to Meta AI
Following a quiet change to their social media handles, Matt Bellamy explained how a direct conversation with Mark Zuckerberg led to a trademark agreement over the Muse name.
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Music NewsRise Against Enter the Spotify Billions Club with Savior
Rise Against have earned their first track with over one billion Spotify streams, as 2008 single Savior joins the platform's Billions Club.
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Music NewsEd Sheeran and Robert Kraft Satirised on SNL UK Over Tour Controversy
Saturday Night Live UK took aim at Ed Sheeran for fence-sitting after Macklemore was fired from his Loop tour over a Free Palestine speech.
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Music NewsHolly Humberstone Calls Off European Tour Following Crew Medical Emergency
Holly Humberstone has cancelled the remainder of her European tour after a crew member suffered a life-threatening medical emergency in Cologne.
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Music NewsBob Geldof Defends Ed Sheeran While Praising Macklemore Over Tour Controversy
Bob Geldof has weighed in on the Loop tour row, standing up for Ed Sheeran while praising Macklemore for walking away on principle.
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Music NewsAaron Rowe Defends Ed Sheeran and Targets Venue Backlash Over Macklemore Tour Dropping
Following Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour, former opener Aaron Rowe says public anger should be aimed at venue owners and outside pressure rather than the headliner.
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Music NewsMaruja Headline The 100 Club Punk Special Anniversary Following a Whirlwind Year
Maruja vocalist and saxophonist Joe Carroll discusses the legacy of The 100 Club, their debut album Pain To Power, and why punk values matter now more than ever.
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Music NewsSpotify Adds Option to Filter Children's Tracks Out of Personal Recommendations and Wrapped
Spotify now lets subscribers exclude children's music from their algorithmic recommendations, Daily Mixes, and annual Wrapped summaries.
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Music NewsThe Weeknd Unveils New Track Tokyo With Yoko Takahashi at Japan Tour Opener
Abel Tesfaye launched the Asian leg of his After Hours Til Dawn stadium run in Saitama, bringing out Yoko Takahashi for a collaborative live debut.
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Music NewsChad Gilbert, New Found Glory Guitarist and Co-Founder, Dies at 45
New Found Glory lead guitarist and founding songwriter Chad Gilbert has died at 45 following a prolonged battle with cancer.
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Music NewsSylvan Esso End Spotify Boycott Over Financial Pressures
After pulling their music over Daniel Ek's military AI investments, Sylvan Esso have returned to Spotify to keep their team employed.
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Music NewsNicki Minaj Doubles Down on Support for Donald Trump and Dismisses Critics
Appearing on Fox News, Nicki Minaj praised Donald Trump as grounded and relatable, maintaining that she has nothing to say to those criticizing her political stance.
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Music NewsTom Watson Steps Down From UK Music to Take Senior Post at Palantir
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has left his role at UK Music after six years to become a senior vice president at controversial AI firm Palantir.
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Music NewsDamon Albarn Tells Orlando Crowd to Take a Stand as Gorillaz Launch US Tour
Kicking off Gorillaz's North American dates at the Kia Center, Damon Albarn raised a Palestinian flag and urged the audience to reject neutrality.
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Music NewsOasis Detail Travel, Seating, and Ticketing for Knebworth 2027 Shows
Organisers have shared transport, camping, and accessibility arrangements for the four Oasis shows at Knebworth House in September 2027.
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Music NewsBilly Joel Confirmed Alive Following Google Search Glitch
Billy Joel is alive and well, his publicist confirmed after an automated search glitch mistakenly claimed the musician had died.
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Music NewsHayley Williams Brings Back Airplanes at Forest Hills Stadium with Rico Nasty
Hayley Williams reached back to 2010 during her Forest Hills Stadium show on Wednesday, inviting opener Rico Nasty to the stage for a rare performance of Airplanes.
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