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Music NewsMichael Stipe Joins The National in Biarritz for Rare Rendition of E-Bow The Letter
Michael Stipe reunited with members of The National in France to perform R.E.M.'s 1996 track during a birthday celebration for Aaron and Bryce Dessner.
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Music NewsMetallica Reveal Sphere Footage as Stage Remarks Draw Roger Waters Rebuke
Pro-shot clips from Metallica's Sphere residency arrive alongside an extensive 2027 itinerary and sharp pushback from Roger Waters.
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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 NewsOlivia Rodrigo Reworks Expectations with Chappell Roan for Her First Official Remix
Olivia Rodrigo is releasing her first official remix, joining forces with friend and collaborator Chappell Roan for a new take on expectations.
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Music NewsFrank Carter Halts Sex Pistols Denver Gig to Eject Heckler Over Women-Only Pit
Frank Carter stopped the Sex Pistols set in Denver to remove an audience member who repeatedly objected to clearing floor space for a women-only mosh pit.
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Music NewsInstagram Apologises After Glitch Floods Stories With Creed's 'Higher'
Instagram has issued an apology after an automated recommendation glitch repeatedly pushed Creed's 1999 rock hit 'Higher' onto users posting Stories.
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Music NewsTurnstile Pause Oklahoma City Show to Demand Removal of Aggressive Security Guard
Brendan Yates halted Turnstile's set at The Criterion after witnessing venue security allegedly take a swing at a fan near the barrier.
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Music NewsRemi Wolf Strips Back the Funk for Her Gritty Third Album Mud
Remi Wolf discusses the emotional weight, campfire songwriting, and classic rock influences behind her third studio album, Mud.
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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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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 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 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 NewsKATSEYE Take the Studio 8H Stage as a Four-Piece on Saturday Night Live
KATSEYE made their Saturday Night Live debut during the season 52 premiere, performing two tracks from their latest EP as a quartet.
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Music NewsNoel and Liam Gallagher Stand by Manchester City Amid Landmark Premier League Verdict
Noel and Liam Gallagher have offered contrasting responses after reports emerged that Manchester City were found guilty on 114 Premier League charges.
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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 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 NewsMadonna and Charli xcx Share Danceteria Afterhours Rework
Madonna joins forces with Charli xcx on Danceteria Afterhours, a rework of the Confessions II cut built around club endurance and generational respect.
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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 NewsAmy Winehouse Band to Celebrate Back To Black at the Roundhouse with Mark Ronson and Guest Singers
Amy Winehouse's original touring and studio band will reunite with Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi at London's Roundhouse to perform Back To Black in full.
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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 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 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 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 NewsR3HAB Takes Billy Idol's 'Cradle of Love' to the Dance Floor
Producer R3HAB delivers an official remix of Billy Idol's 1990 hit 'Cradle of Love,' revisiting the defining single from a turbulent era in the singer's career.
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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 NewsAbel Tesfaye Clarifies Future of The Weeknd and Rejects Retirement Talk
Abel Tesfaye has confirmed he has no plans to retire The Weeknd persona, explaining that his recent break is a hibernation rather than a permanent exit.
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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 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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