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FKA Twigs will direct the 32nd edition of Meltdown at London's Southbank Centre, joined by a regional venue series organized with the Music Venue Trust.
Rivers finds Saliva frontman Bobby Amaru turning personal loss into a reflection on friendship and the ways a person's influence can continue long after they are gone.
League of Legends virtual group K/DA has released Firestarter after a six year hiatus, welcoming new vocalists Sophie Powers and Mimi Webb.
Mötley Crüe will return to the Las Vegas Strip in 2027 for Carnival of Sins in Sin City, an eight-performance residency at Caesars Palace.
Ahead of their debut album What’s In Between, Radio Free Alice showcase their local music community with the curated Melbourne Friends playlist.
At a 25th anniversary benefit for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, Red Hot Chili Peppers reached back into their eighties catalog for songs unplayed in decades.
John Wilson is filming Harry Styles' Madison Square Garden residency for an upcoming hybrid concert film heading to cinemas.
Fourteen years after opening the very first BST Hyde Park, Bon Jovi will return to London's Great Oak Stage on June 24, 2027.
Mixi delivers a final goodbye to an abusive relationship on a heavy collaboration with Judge & Jury, channelling anger and emotional release into a statement of self-preservation.
Matchbox Twenty visited Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform 3AM, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album Yourself or Someone Like You.
Four months after releasing WHACK'S MUSEUM, Philadelphia artist Tierra Whack has returned with a seven-track deluxe edition featuring LIAR LIAR and BET HER.
Garbage planned a Friday reveal for their free November concert at the Zócalo, but Mexico City officials shared the news a day early.
My Chemical Romance have officially released the live rarity Someone Out There Loves You as they prepare an expanded 20th anniversary edition of The Black Parade.
At London's Royal Albert Hall, Brandon Flowers embraced his country upbringing on the Thrasher tour, blending Johnny Cash grit with classic songwriting.
Josh Brolin is revisiting his hardcore roots, working on a documentary about his early garage outfit Cito Vice Squad and their evolution into Rich Kids On LSD.
Blondie will release their 12th studio album High Noon in February, featuring contributions from Johnny Marr and the late Clem Burke.
A former music publicist reconstructs the noisy, pre-smartphone decade that carried The Strokes, The Libertines, and Franz Ferdinand into British clubland.
A pilot study from the Music Venue Trust and Audoo reveals that barely a fifth of music played in grassroots spaces matches registered catalogs, challenging long-held royalty assumptions.
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.
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.
The Beatles have notched their third entry in Spotify's Billions Club as their 1970 classic 'Let It Be' surpasses one billion streams.
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.
After 1.8 million registrations overwhelmed the 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall pre-sale, Raye and her crew resorted to hand-vetting applicants to outmaneuver ticket scalpers.
The Wombats will celebrate two decades of their debut record with a full-album UK and European tour scheduled for spring 2027.
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.
Sienna Spiro is taking her debut record on the road this fall, launching her North American My House tour at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Geordie Greep has scrapped five North American tour dates after addressing a sexual misconduct accusation directly from the stage in Vancouver.
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.
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.
Universal Music Group's Sollos launches 151 re-engineered tracks from Olivia Dean, Sam Smith, and Jon Batiste, pairing master recordings with auditory beats.
Colombian pop-rock outfit Morat let their audience pick their latest track, choosing Me Mata over an unreleased rival.
Instagram has issued an apology after an automated recommendation glitch repeatedly pushed Creed's 1999 rock hit 'Higher' onto users posting Stories.
Culture minister Ian Murray met with EU officials in Brussels, warning that the survival of the talent pipeline relies on ending post-Brexit touring gridlock.
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.
Colombia's Estéreo Picnic has unveiled its 2027 lineup, bringing a wide range of headliners to Bogotá's Parque Simón Bolívar.
After debuting at the top of the Billboard 200, Miley's tenth studio album Bass Persuades has tumbled 156 positions to number 157.
A cardboard mishap during a photo viewing with Robert Freeman gave The Beatles' 1965 album its stretched, unmistakable look.
Remi Wolf discusses the emotional weight, campfire songwriting, and classic rock influences behind her third studio album, Mud.
Designer Susie Cave has created the custom tour wardrobe for Phoebe Bridgers as the songwriter travels across North America and Europe.
With a new oral history book and a major London anniversary event, Erol Alkan looks back on how club night Trash bridged the gap between indie and electronic music.
A global series of events titled Bowie80 will commemorate David Bowie's 80th birthday with symphonic concerts, archive exhibitions, and museum tours.
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.
Carl Barât shared footage of Pete Doherty singing Lily Allen's 2006 single Smile while on tour with The Libertines in South Korea.
Taylor Swift dropped by Saturday Night Live to roast Dakota Johnson and celebrate her birthday, while Turnstile delivered a rare television set for heavy music.
General admission tickets for Glastonbury 2027 sold out in 42 minutes on Sunday morning, marking the end of a high-pressure sale featuring a reworked queue system.
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…
Greta Van Fleet have revealed plans for an extensive 59-date arena and amphitheater tour across North America, the UK, and Europe throughout 2027.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders surprised fans at Flushing Meadows Corona Park to introduce The Strokes ahead of their UK tour.
Muse will head back across Europe in January 2027 for eight newly confirmed arena concerts in Portugal, France, and Spain.
Radio Free Alice have shared Big Ideas, a collaborative cut featuring Rachel Brown of Water From Your Eyes, previewing their debut album What’s In Between.
Speaking at a London retrospective for Face Value, Phil Collins wondered why George Harrison's nod to his Revolver cover disappeared from The Beatles Anthology.
Rhino will reissue Talking Heads' 1979 album Fear of Music as a super deluxe edition featuring unreleased recordings and archival live footage.
The Ivors Academy gathered in London to celebrate figures championing songwriters, including James Blake, Stormzy and Emily Eavis.
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.
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.
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.
Roskilde Festival has announced the first acts for its 2027 edition, with Tame Impala, Caroline Polachek, and the Patti Smith Quartet leading an eclectic opening list of 18 artists.
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.
A video from the New York City mayor's office highlights the launch of the Bronx School of Hip-Hop, documenting its inaugural class and appearances from artists like Nas.
A massive archive of soundboard recordings and candid studio audio from Oasis has been pulled from auction following an injunction by the band.
Cruz Beckham has shared an image of his mother Victoria back behind a studio microphone, sparking speculation over an upcoming vocal feature.
NME prepares to release its September and October 2026 print issue this week, bundled with Guitar.com Magazine and sold exclusively through Dawsons.
Overpass have invited fellow Midlands artist Nieve Ella onto a fresh version of 'Fall In Love', rewriting the breakup track as a dialogue.
Death From Above 1979 will release Private Lives, their first record since 2021, arriving this January alongside a fresh single and tour.
Saturday Night Live UK has revealed its upcoming guest list, featuring live sets from Blossoms, The Streets, and Sasha Keable alongside host Danny Dyer.
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.
Frank Turner has announced an indefinite hiatus from live touring, confirming that the 2027 edition of his Lost Evenings event at Wembley will be his final shows for the foreseeable future.
Coinciding with the start of their 30th anniversary tour, Placebo have released Helen Keller, a heavy new track reconstructed from a 1996 hidden instrumental.
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.
Five months after Banksy installed his Blinded by the Flag sculpture in central London, Westminster City Council is weighing its long-term future following thousands in security costs.
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.
KATSEYE made their Saturday Night Live debut during the season 52 premiere, performing two tracks from their latest EP as a quartet.
Tom Morello teams up with Belfast trio Kneecap on Unconquered, an explosive cut from his debut solo rock record, Everyone Gets Everything They Want.
Massive Attack founding member Robert Del Naja has been arrested outside the Labour Party Conference after demonstrating in support of Palestine Action.
Saturday Night Live UK opened its latest episode with a bizarre spoof featuring the Gallagher brothers phishing Andy Burnham for state secrets.
Olivia Rodrigo launched her global 'Unraveled' tour in Hartford, introducing a two-hour concert structured around the changing seasons and dramatic stage production.
Paul McCartney's longtime drummer joined Pearl Jam at Ohana Festival, marking the band's first concert since Matt Cameron's departure.
Noel and Liam Gallagher have offered contrasting responses after reports emerged that Manchester City were found guilty on 114 Premier League charges.
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith unpacks the swing, dynamics, and mechanics of Black Sabbath's Fairies Wear Boots for Drumeo and Musora.
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…
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.
Phoebe Bridgers has released "On Video," an original song written and performed for the closing credits of A24's new feature Primetime.
Apocalyptica have joined forces with Norwegian alternative folk group Kalandra on Upperhand, a vocal piece written for Remedy Entertainment's upcoming Control: Resonant.
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.
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.
Bullet for My Valentine will release their new record Social Apocalypse this March through Spinefarm, leading the project with its hard hitting title track.
Timmy Trumpet and Alle Farben have joined forces for Chase The Feeling, a new electronic collaboration featuring vocalist ALEXX. Released September 18 through Spinnin’ Records, th…
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.
Geese frontman Cameron Winter turned up unannounced at BJ's Lounge in New Orleans, debuting three unreleased tracks alongside songs from his solo catalogue.
Placebo have added a 10-date Latin American run to their 30th anniversary celebrations, focusing on material from their first two albums.
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.
Alien Ant Farm have always had a knack for making heavy rock feel immediate, and Gaslighter finds the band leaning into that instinct with a track that is direct, aggressive and b…
Javier Bardem has shared a petition urging UNICEF to drop Pink as an ambassador following her comments about Macklemore's onstage speech.
Slayyyter brought her electronic rework of Turnstile's Birds to the stage for the first time during a tour date at The Eastern in Atlanta.
A 600-capacity room equipped with a 48-speaker Spatial Audio setup and built-in broadcast studios is coming to London.
Echo & The Bunnymen have lined up a seven date UK tour for November, supporting their first new studio record in twelve years.
Chvrches break a five year silence with the industrial single Roses, pairing the release with ballot entry charity dates in Glasgow and London.
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.
Uruguayan songwriter Jorge Drexler is challenging common prejudices against reggaetón, urging listeners to appreciate its lyrical craft and praising Bad Bunny.
At The Belasco in Los Angeles, Mike D welcomed longtime Beastie Boys collaborators Money Mark and Mix Master Mike to close out his solo set.
Dublin punk outfit Gurriers share their Favourite Film Songs playlist while outlining the communal focus and righteous anger behind their upcoming second album.
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.
Beabadoobee closes her fourth album Pylon with 'Satellite', a dynamic collaboration featuring backing vocals from Deftones singer Chino Moreno.
Holly Humberstone has cancelled the remainder of her European tour after a crew member suffered a life-threatening medical emergency in Cologne.
A proposed government initiative will hand digital vouchers to sixteen-year-olds across Ireland to spend on live music, theatre, and cinema.
Shakira opened her 12-night Madrid run at the purpose-built Estadio Shakira, drawing roughly 165,000 fans across three nights of shifting setlists and guest appearances.
Beabadoobee wraps her fourth album Pylon with Satellite, an alt-rock duet featuring subtle vocal work from Deftones singer Chino Moreno.
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.
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.
New Found Glory lead guitarist and founding songwriter Chad Gilbert has died at 45 following a prolonged battle with cancer.
At 95, William Shatner made his heavy metal debut with The *uckers, covering Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and Motörhead at Chicago's Park West.
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.
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.
After pulling their music over Daniel Ek's military AI investments, Sylvan Esso have returned to Spotify to keep their team employed.
Following the removal of Macklemore and the departure of his entire supporting roster, Ed Sheeran addressed the crowd in Philadelphia to restart his tour.
Natalie Beabella has released a new single, Madre de amor YEMAYA, featuring Liliana Zavala, Marian Pellegrino and Vivian Pérez. The track brings together Latin American and Afro C…
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.
Duncan Sheik, the songwriter behind Barely Breathing and the Tony-winning composer of Spring Awakening, has died at 56.
Organisers have shared transport, camping, and accessibility arrangements for the four Oasis shows at Knebworth House in September 2027.
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.
Billy Joel is alive and well, his publicist confirmed after an automated search glitch mistakenly claimed the musician had died.
Director Garth Jennings discusses What Do You Do For An Encore?, capturing Pulp's sold-out London shows, their tribute to Steve Mackey, and decades of creative resilience.
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.
Alex Tranter brings a warm blend of funk, soul and jazz to “Till Tomorrow,” a track built around an easy groove, expressive vocals and a strong live instrumental feel. From the op…
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.
Swiss pianist Simon Bürki is preparing to release a new album that brings together the music of two of the Romantic era’s most celebrated composers: Frédéric Chopin and Robert Sch…
Colin Moulding has released Want It Bad (The Pep Talks And Playing Fields Of Old England), marking only the second solo outing of his multi-decade career.
As South Park rebrands to South America for its 29th season, Les Claypool returns to write and record a brand new opening theme.
Following her May release brave & capable, Johanna Warren returns with Islamorada, turning an open plea into a study of quiet strength.
Australian producer Maxwell Byrne returns under his 1tbsp moniker with Wish You Luck, a hypnotic single featuring Vienna-based artist kid on air.
A standalone 34-track compilation for Grand Theft Auto VI will feature fresh recordings from Keith Richards, Travis Scott, and a collaboration between Yung Lean and Future.
Josiah Queen has released 'when I see You,' a reflective acoustic track previewing his upcoming 14-song album Damascus Road.
The Heartbreakers took the stage together for the first time in nine years at the 2026 Americana Awards, teaming up with Chris Stapleton at the Ryman Auditorium.
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.
Following their breakout in the Los Angeles underground, untitled (halo) have signed with Dirty Hit and shared easy rider from their upcoming debut album.
In Tha Fest leveled racism allegations at Market Hotel after a canceled showcase during New York Fashion Week, prompting a response from the venue.
Helena Deland has released her new track How Do You Like Me Now, following recent collaborative work with Ouri and her Altogether Unaccompanied series.
Before Nevermind arrived, catching Nirvana live meant carrying unreleased songs in your head with no way to hear them at home.
Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul have shared Googoo Gaga, their first joint release since 2022.
AEG Presents is expanding its presence in European live music through a new investment in Greenhouse Talent, one of the leading independent concert promoters operating across Belg…
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…
Carly Rae Jepsen is preparing to release her ninth studio album, a double record that explores intimacy, motherhood and a more personal side of the pop star.
My Chemical Romance have given fans a new reason to expect another chapter from the band. Following the final show of their latest tour, frontman Gerard Way indicated that the gro…
The inaugural Ocean Way Festival will not take place in Santa Monica this September after severe beach erosion forced organizers to cancel the two-day event just weeks before its…
For years, Nate Amos has been associated with the restless experimentation of Water From Your Eyes. As This Is Lorelei, however, he has increasingly moved toward something more ex…
Jhené Aiko has returned with her first album in six years, and one of the most notable moments on Westside Whimsy is a reunion with Kendrick Lamar. The two artists reconnect on “S…
Bonobo has released a new album. Distance in Static arrives on September 11, 2026, marking another chapter in the long-running career of British producer and musician Simon Green.…
Thirty years is a long time in music. Genres change. Technology changes. Artists come and go. Entire generations of listeners discover music through platforms that did not exist w…
Harry Styles has added two major Dublin dates to his 2027 Together, Together tour, giving fans in Ireland another chance to see one of pop's biggest modern performers on a huge st…
Sylvan Esso are back with a new album, and this time the North Carolina duo are leaning into the messier side of being human. Released on September 11, 2026, Ow ∞ is the group’s f…
Susanna Hoffs and Rufus Wainwright have joined forces for “Bad Case of Loneliness,” a new collaboration released September 1, 2026. The pairing brings together two artists whose c…
For an independent artist, making the song is often only the beginning. Once the final mix is ready, another problem appears: who should actually hear it? Finding the right blogs,…
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist make an unusual combination on paper, but “Witch Doctor” makes the partnership feel almost inevitable. Released in August 2026, the track introduces…
Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer have announced the Hella Mega Tour, pairing the stadium announcement with a trio of fresh singles.
