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Music NewsBowie80 Celebration Announced with Global Exhibitions, Orchestral Shows, and Restored Archive Projects
A global series of events titled Bowie80 will commemorate David Bowie's 80th birthday with symphonic concerts, archive exhibitions, and museum tours.
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New ReleasesLaurent Oleff Brings Emotional Depth to Deep Soul Tears
Based in the south of France, Laurent Oleff brings his experience as a songwriter, composer and producer to Deep Soul Tears, an emotionally focused new release.
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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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New ReleasesMax Ceddo Turns Relationship Miscommunication Into So You Say
Max Ceddo explores the frustration of emotional distance and conversations that go nowhere on the newly released So You Say.
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Music NewsRoxy Music Unearth Bare 1973 Acoustic Demo of Pyjamarama
Recorded during a solitary Derbyshire writing retreat, an unheard early take of Pyjamarama previews the forthcoming For Your Pleasure box set.
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Music NewsZach Bryan Wears Free Palestine Shirt at Gillette Stadium After Robert Kraft Tour Dispute
Zach Bryan and his band took the stage at Gillette Stadium wearing Free Palestine shirts, directly addressing the venue following weeks of fallout over Macklemore.
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New ReleasesScott Quinn Finds the Space Between Staying and Leaving on The Inbetween
Scott Quinn has spent much of his career writing about connection, emotion and the complicated moments that exist between the obvious ones. On Being Human, his new ten-track album…
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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 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 NewsMacklemore Sells Out European Benefit Run Following Stadium Tour Ouster
Macklemore has sold out his upcoming run of Free Palestine benefit concerts in Dublin, Paris, and London after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour.
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Music NewsFlorence + The Machine, RAYE, and Pulp to Perform at 2026 Mercury Prize in Newcastle
Ten live sets are lined up for the Mercury Prize ceremony at Newcastle's Utilita Arena, featuring Florence + The Machine, RAYE, Pulp, and local jazz outfit Knats.
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Music NewsThe Flaming Lips Mark 20 Years of At War With the Mystics With Expansive Six-Disc Box Set
A massive six-disc collection will celebrate the 2006 album with unreleased demos, film work, and complete live concerts.
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Music NewsWendy's Teams Up With Rise Records on an Emo EP Featuring Scene Veterans
Wendy's has released Songs to Listen to in a Wendy's Parking Lot, a six-track emo EP featuring members of Silverstein, State Champs, and Memphis May Fire.
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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 NewsTaylor Swift Unveils Gothic 'Patient Zero' Video and Makes VMA History
Taylor Swift premiered her self-directed video for 'Patient Zero' at the VMAs, starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson, before becoming the ceremony's most decorated artist.
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Music NewsTaylor Swift Dedicates VMA Video of the Year to Dolly Parton and Breaks Ceremony Record
Taylor Swift dedicated her Video of the Year win to the late Dolly Parton at the MTV VMAs, capping a record night where she became the most awarded artist in the history of the show.
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Music NewsMassive Attack Co-Founder Robert Del Naja Arrested in Liverpool Protest
Massive Attack founding member Robert Del Naja has been arrested outside the Labour Party Conference after demonstrating in support of Palestine Action.
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Music NewsMadison Beer Enters Fortnite Icon Series Following Hot Ones Appeal
After calling out Epic Games during a Hot Ones interview, Madison Beer joins the Fortnite Icon Series with custom outfits, tour choreography emotes, and jam tracks.
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Music NewsMacklemore Books European Arena Tour Following Ed Sheeran Tour Dismissal
Dropped from Ed Sheeran's stadium dates after speaking on stage about Gaza, Macklemore has arranged benefit arena shows in Dublin, Paris, and London.
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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 NewsQueens Of The Stone Age Look Back to Suburbia on New Single 'Where The Goth Girls At?'
Josh Homme pulls from teenage memories of desert department stores on 'Where The Goth Girls At?', the third preview from the upcoming album Perfecth.
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Music NewsJavier Bardem Backs Petition Calling for Pink's Removal as UNICEF Ambassador
Javier Bardem has shared a petition urging UNICEF to drop Pink as an ambassador following her comments about Macklemore's onstage speech.
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Music NewsCharlotte Church Criticises Ed Sheeran Over Removal of Macklemore From Tour
During a Cardiff concert, Charlotte Church accused Ed Sheeran of choosing commercial safety over moral conviction after he removed Macklemore from his tour.
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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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ReviewsGreen & Granstrom Bring Swedish Songwriting to a Wider Audience With Only Summer
Green & Granstrom bring a Scandinavian songwriting connection to an English-language pop-rock audience with Only Summer, a collaboration built around melody, warm vocals and a…
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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 NewsMelissa Barrera Reflects on Macklemore Tour Dropping and the Power of Industry Solidarity
Following Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour, Melissa Barrera has questioned why similar peer solidarity was absent during her own firing from Scream 7.
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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 NewsEd Sheeran Scraps Stadium B-Stage in Philadelphia Over Audience Safety Concerns
Following a week of cancellations and band walkouts, Ed Sheeran removed his secondary stage in Philadelphia, admitting he feared being targeted in the crowd.
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Music NewsEd Sheeran Takes the Stage Alone in Philadelphia and Apologizes After Tour Turmoil
Performing without a band or opening acts, Ed Sheeran addressed the fallout from Macklemore being dropped from the Loop tour and admitted he almost quit music.
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Music NewsBilly Bragg Rebukes Ed Sheeran Over Tour Controversy and Humanitarian Donation
Billy Bragg has renewed his criticism of Ed Sheeran, questioning the singer's recent donation and handling of Macklemore's removal from the Loop tour.
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Music NewsEd Sheeran Takes the Stage in Philadelphia After Tour Fallout and Lineup Exits
Following the removal of Macklemore and the departure of his entire supporting roster, Ed Sheeran addressed the crowd in Philadelphia to restart his tour.
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Music NewsKen Casey Criticizes Ed Sheeran Over Macklemore Tour Dismissal
Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey has called out Ed Sheeran for dropping Macklemore from his stadium tour, arguing that headliners must stand by their touring partners.
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Music NewsDuncan Sheik, Grammy Nominee and Spring Awakening Composer, Dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the songwriter behind Barely Breathing and the Tony-winning composer of Spring Awakening, has died at 56.
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Music NewsEd Sheeran Left Without Tour Openers as Guitar Center Runs Contest for Mexico City Slot
Guitar Center is still running an open competition to find a support act for Ed Sheeran in Mexico City, even after his backing band and entire tour roster walked away.
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Music NewsJapanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner Announces Second Memoir, Thank You For Your Suffering
Michelle Zauner has confirmed her second memoir, Thank You For Your Suffering, following the bestselling release of Crying In H Mart.
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Music NewsHayley Williams Backs Ousted Ed Sheeran Openers on Her Tour Playlist
Hayley Williams turned her pre-show music at Forest Hills Stadium into a pointed show of support for the artists who walked away from Ed Sheeran's tour.
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Music NewsEd Sheeran Faces Tour Collapse and Fan Backlash After Macklemore Removal
Ed Sheeran has lost his backing band, his opening acts, and roughly 200,000 followers after Macklemore was dismissed from the Loop tour over an on-stage speech backing Palestine.
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Music NewsAnxious Share New Single Secret Weapon During Tour
Connecticut emo band Anxious have released Secret Weapon, a gritty and melodic track dropped during their national run alongside Citizen and Hotline TNT.
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Music NewsMacklemore Pledges One Million Dollars from Ed Sheeran Tour to Palestinian Aid
Macklemore announced a one million dollar donation from his earnings on Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour to support Palestinian relief organizations.
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Music NewsMassive Attack, Garbage, and Roger Waters Criticize Ed Sheeran Over Macklemore Tour Exit
Massive Attack, Garbage, and Roger Waters have called out Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was pulled from his tour following pressure from stadium owners.
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Music NewsEd Sheeran Stadium Tour Empties Out as Support Acts and Backing Band Quit Over Macklemore Ouster
Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and backing group Beoga have walked away from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour to protest the removal of Macklemore.
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Music NewsRosalía, Karol G, and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Pick Up 2026 Latin Grammy Nods
Rosalía, Karol G, and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso are among the nominees for the 2026 Latin Grammys, with the ceremony set for November 12 in Las Vegas.
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Music NewsMacklemore Removed From Remaining U.S. Dates of Ed Sheeran’s Tour
Macklemore will no longer perform on the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after the rapper’s appearance at MetLife Stadium sparked controversy over his public suppor…
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