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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Tahliah Barnett has withdrawn her legal action against Shia LaBeouf after the actor agreed to release her from a disputed nondisclosure agreement.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 NewsRecord Store Day Black Friday 2026 Unveils Full Lineup for Independent Shops
Record Store Day UK has announced its full slate of exclusive releases for Black Friday 2026, landing in independent shops on November 27.
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Music NewsEnter Shikari Share Surprise Track Higher Ground Amid Hiatus News
Days after revealing plans to step back at the end of 2027, Enter Shikari have returned with an optimistic standalone single titled Higher Ground.
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Music NewsSusie Cave Designs Stage Wardrobe for Phoebe Bridgers on The Lost Tour
Designer Susie Cave has created the custom tour wardrobe for Phoebe Bridgers as the songwriter travels across North America and Europe.
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Music NewsHomeland Security Fires Back After Hayley Williams Slams ICE Onstage
A spokesperson for Homeland Security has criticized Hayley Williams after the Paramore vocalist paused her California solo set to condemn ICE and call for Palestinian liberation.
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Music NewsKeo Announce Massive 2027 Headline Tour Across the UK, Europe, and North America
Following the number two chart success of their debut album, London rock outfit Keo have revealed an ambitious four-month world tour for 2027.
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Music NewsDave Grohl Joins AC/DC on Stage for Highway To Hell at Final Power Up Tour Date
Dave Grohl capped off Foo Fighters' opening slot at MetLife Stadium by teaming up with AC/DC for a run through Highway To Hell.
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Music NewsGreta Van Fleet Map Out Massive 2027 World Tour Behind New Album
Greta Van Fleet have revealed plans for an extensive 59-date arena and amphitheater tour across North America, the UK, and Europe throughout 2027.
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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 NewsSlash and Myles Kennedy Announce New Album Flying Blind and 2027 World Tour
Slash, Myles Kennedy, and The Conspirators will release their fifth studio album, Flying Blind, ahead of an extensive global tour set for 2027.
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Music NewsPlacebo Dig Deep Into Early Catalog and Premiere New Single on 30th Anniversary Tour
Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal launched their UK and European tour with setlists dominated by 1990s rarities and the stage debut of 'Helen Keller'.
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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 NewsBono Recalls Ed Sheeran Keeping His Distance from Politics on U2 Collaboration
Bono and Larry Mullen Jr. reflect on working with Ed Sheeran on 'Yours Eternally' following recent tour fallout over stage speech.
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Music NewsRick Ross Arrested in Miami on Domestic Violence and Strangulation Charges
William Roberts II, known professionally as Rick Ross, was booked into a Miami-Dade detention center early Thursday on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges.
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Music NewsEnter Shikari Set 2027 Date to Step Away and Fall Dormant
Enter Shikari have confirmed plans to enter an indefinite hiatus at the close of 2027, marking two decades since their debut record before stepping away from touring and the studio.
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Music NewsBRIT Awards Manchester Debut Brings 5 Million Pound Economic Influx
An independent study reveals that moving the 2026 BRIT Awards to Manchester generated five million pounds for the local economy and created over 3,000 jobs.
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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 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 NewsMuse Pick Dead Poet Society as Support for 2026 European and UK Arena Run
Muse have confirmed that Boston rockers Dead Poet Society will join them as special guests across their UK and European tour dates this autumn.
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Music NewsCaleb Flynn Found Guilty of Murdering Wife Ashley Flynn in Ohio
Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been convicted of murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence following a trial in Ohio.
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Music NewsWoman Accused in Rihanna Estate Shooting Declared Mentally Fit for Trial
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that Ivanna Lisette Ortiz is mentally competent to face trial over the March rifle attack at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's residence.
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Music NewsOasis Halt Auction of Rare Soundboard Tapes Through Legal Action
A massive archive of soundboard recordings and candid studio audio from Oasis has been pulled from auction following an injunction by the band.
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Music NewsMonsieur Periné Step Away After Nearly Two Decades
Following nearly twenty years together and a fresh Latin Grammy nomination, Colombian outfit Monsieur Periné have announced an indefinite hiatus.
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Music NewsSlipknot Face Fan Backlash Over Booking Marilyn Manson for 2027 Stadium Dates
Slipknot have announced their massive 2027 stadium tour, but the decision to bring Marilyn Manson along as support has drawn immediate anger from fans.
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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 NewsRoger and Harry Waters Unveil Legacy Tour Celebrating Pink Floyd
Roger Waters and his son Harry are launching Legacy, an expansive touring production taking Pink Floyd's 1970s material across more than 100 cities.
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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 NewsLarry Mullen Jr. Rejoins U2 as Rehearsals for New Tour Begin
With drummer Larry Mullen Jr. back behind the kit following surgery, U2 are rehearsing both stadium dates and potential club shows while preparing to release their next album.
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Music NewsRod Stewart Schedules Final European and UK Dates for 2027
Rod Stewart has confirmed that his 2027 European trek, The Final Encore, will mark the definitive end of his touring career after six decades on the road.
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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 NewsSlipknot Reveal 2027 Global Stadium Tour Starting at Wembley
Slipknot have announced a 2027 stadium run featuring Bring Me The Horizon and Marilyn Manson, following a wave of teaser posters across major cities.
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Music NewsJason Newsted Reflects on Cliff Burton Four Decades After the Metallica Bassist's Death
Forty years on from the loss of Cliff Burton, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted looks back at the awe and intimidation of following in his footsteps.
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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 NewsMadonna Dominates the VMAs with Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and a Seven Trophy Sweep
Returning to the MTV VMAs stage after twenty-three years, Madonna delivered an ambitious opening set alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, taking home seven awards.
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Music NewsOasis Sell Out Full 2027 Stadium Tour Across Staggered Weekend Sale
All 42 dates of the Oasis Live '27 stadium run have sold out following a staggered weekend rollout, with the band confirming no further shows will be added.
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Music NewsInside Olivia Rodrigo's Seasonally Structured 'Unraveled' Tour Opener in Connecticut
Olivia Rodrigo launched her global 'Unraveled' tour in Hartford, introducing a two-hour concert structured around the changing seasons and dramatic stage production.
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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 NewsBlink-182 Mark 25 Years of Take Off Your Pants And Jacket With a Retro Pac-Man Browser Game
A playable arcade game, vintage website layout, and expanded b-sides lead Blink-182's celebrations for their 2001 record ahead of next summer's European dates.
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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 NewsMadonna and Charli XCX Revisit Their Dance Roots on Danceteria Afterhours
Madonna brings in Charli XCX for Danceteria Afterhours, a layered revision of the Confessions II highlight that links eighties Manhattan to modern club history.
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Music NewsDanger Mouse Steps Aside from Gnarls Barkley Tour as CeeLo Green Performs Solo
CeeLo Green will front the upcoming Gnarls Barkley North American tour on his own after confirming that producer Danger Mouse will not perform.
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Music NewsU2 Outline Sixteenth Album Carnaval De Luz and Release Lead Single Silencio
Marking fifty years since their formation, U2 have confirmed their first album of fresh material in nine years, featuring Dolly Parton, Brian Eno, and Daniel Lanois.
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Music NewsBullet For My Valentine Announce New Album Social Apocalypse and Massive Arena Tour
Bullet For My Valentine will release their eighth studio album Social Apocalypse in March 2027, backed by their largest headline tour of Europe and the UK to date.
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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 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 NewsThe Beach Boys Abruptly Cancel Multiple Pet Sounds 60 Dates
Hours before they were set to return to the stage on September 24, the Beach Boys cancelled a series of East Coast concerts without an official explanation.
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Music NewsPlacebo Bring Early Album Retrospective Tour to Latin America in 2027
Placebo have added a 10-date Latin American run to their 30th anniversary celebrations, focusing on material from their first two albums.
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Music NewsOasis Issue Warning Over Live ’27 Ticket Scams as Presale Codes Roll Out
With unique presale codes rolling out for the massive Live ’27 tour, Oasis have told fans to watch out for fraudulent sellers and fake messages.
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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 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 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 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 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 NewsTim Westwood Faces Two New Sexual Offence Charges as Legal Case Expands
Prosecutors have charged former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood with two additional sexual offences, bringing the total to 17 counts involving nine women.
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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 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 NewsDirty Honey Set January Date for Third Album Catch My Butterfly and Release Two New Singles
Dirty Honey will release their third studio LP, Catch My Butterfly, on January 15th, previewing the project with the simultaneous release of Lights Out and the title track.
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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 NewsPlacebo Schedule 2027 Latin American Tour Marking 30 Years and Early Records
Placebo will mark their 30th anniversary with a 10-date tour across Latin America in early 2027, focusing exclusively on their first two studio albums.
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Music NewsMariah Carey Schedules British Arena Dates for 2026 Christmastime Tour
Mariah Carey will bring her holiday catalogue back to the UK and Malta in late 2026, confirming arena stops in Birmingham, London, and Manchester alongside a Mediterranean date.
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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 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 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 NewsGnarls Barkley Map Out First Concert Tour in 18 Years
Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green will return to the stage this November and December for the To Whom It Still Concerns tour, playing their first shows since 2008.
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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 NewsZara Larsson Steps Away From Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Show Over Sudan Concerns
Zara Larsson has pulled out of her scheduled performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after fans urged her to look into the United Arab Emirates and the war in Sudan.
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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 NewsPapa Roach Cancel Louder Than Life Appearance Following Medical Emergency for Tobin Esperance
Papa Roach have called off their appearance at Louisville's Louder Than Life after bassist Tobin Esperance required sudden medical care.
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Music NewsAngus Young Autographs a Baby at Toronto Pop-Up Following AC/DC Show Cancellation
After venue damage scrapped AC/DC's Rogers Stadium stop, guitarist Angus Young greeted fans at a Toronto pop-up and signed a very young admirer.
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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 NewsNoisia Plan Live Reunion in Amsterdam and Signal New Music
Four years after their final tour, Dutch drum and bass outfit Noisia are returning for a December show at the Melkweg to road test new material.
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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 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 NewsIceage Plug In for The Adam Friedland Show
Iceage challenged the acoustic premise of The Adam Friedland Show's Unplugged series by playing a fully amplified set of songs from For Love of Grace & the Hereafter.
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Music NewsInterpol and Queens of the Stone Age Team Up for Major Mexico City Stadium Date
Interpol and Queens of the Stone Age are joining forces for a massive stadium show in Mexico City, anchoring a three-city Mexican run with The Black Angels.
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Music NewsHamilton Leithauser and Rostam Announce The Joint Tour and Share Unreleased Piano Track
A decade after releasing their collaborative album, Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam are hitting the road together for the first time and sharing an unheard take of a key track.
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Music NewsLaufey Joins Interscope and Verve After Concluding Global Arena Tour
Following a 70-date arena tour and over seven billion independent streams, Laufey has signed a joint deal with Interscope and Verve Records as she works on new music.
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Music NewsJimmy Eat World Pause Tour as Jim Adkins Recovers From Eye Surgery
Jimmy Eat World have cancelled upcoming festival slots after frontman Jim Adkins underwent emergency surgery for a detached retina.
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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 NewsWednesday Address Houston Tour Stop Following White Oak Music Hall Controversy
Touring acts continue to react after Houston venue White Oak Music Hall hosted an event for Ken Paxton, with Wednesday speaking out about their planned appearance.
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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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