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Animal rights group PETA has asked Cage The Elephant to change their social media handle to Free The Elephant to highlight the plight of a circus elephant.
A closer look at the agreements signed by NewJeans reveals omitted protections for minors, rigid behavioural rules, and lifelong corporate claims to their digital likenesses.
Tove Lo delivers Blood In Your Eyes as Rockstar Games prepares to release the 34-track Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack.
Neither Liam nor Noel Gallagher will travel to the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, leaving empty seats in Cleveland as other commitments take precedence.
Emily Green and Olive Faber reteam for Star's Revenge II, previewing the live to tape project with their new track Don't Worry Dynamite.
Richard Lloyd, whose pioneering guitar counterpoint with Tom Verlaine defined Television and shaped post-punk, has died at 75.
A year after releasing Lux, Rosalía shares a 1,000-track playlist, details the physical toll of her cathedral-inspired album, and notes a remote lyric collaboration with U2.
Nick Cave will bring his unscripted Conversations tour back to North America in 2027, pairing solo piano performances with unvetted audience questions.
Members of U2 have weighed in on Macklemore being pulled from Ed Sheeran's stadium run, insisting that billionaire venue owners have no authority to silence artists.
Frank Turner and Enter Shikari have both mapped out departures from the live circuit, pointing to worsening touring economics and mental exhaustion.
Jamiroquai will play multi-night arena stands in Amsterdam, Paris, and London during summer 2027, previewing material from their ninth studio album.
RUSH drummer Anika Nilles has partnered with EVANS and ProMark on a limited artist collection of drumheads and sticks featuring her personal stage artwork.
In this exclusive conversation with Shindig Music, JP.Kazadi discusses the creative process behind the album, the deeply personal stories behind Mother and For My Father, his relationship with music and the experiences that continue to shape his artistic journey.
Elton John has recruited Irish songwriter CMAT for a fresh take on his 1973 seasonal favorite, released exclusively through Amazon Music.
After revisiting their back catalog on the road, Everything Everything have discarded allegorical distance and scrapped dozens of songs to build Poison Pop, an urgent, guitar-led reaction to digital decay.
Christine And The Queens has released a new disco-inspired single alongside plans to preview his next album across four intimate European dates.
During a music trivia appearance with Jack Coyne, Daddy Yankee broke down how dancehall, hip hop, and salsa merged to create reggaeton.
Barcelona's Sónar Festival has revealed the initial 30 acts set for June 2027, welcoming Carl Cox back alongside Jessie Ware, Bonobo, and Peggy Gou.
Rachel Bilson, Arden Myrin, Rob Riggle, and Kevin Lewis join Kyle Meredith to discuss Christmas at the Kringles and its twist on holiday cheer.
Following planning complications at London Olympia, Interpol have booked an intimate solo date at the British Airways Arc for December.
Japanese music festival Matsuri makes its European debut at Outernet Live in London this December with an all-female bill.
David Byrne has assembled a 95-minute radio broadcast showcasing Argentina's emerging artists, including Cazzu, Milo J, and Feli Colina.
Originally an album cut rather than a radio single, 50 Cent's 2003 song Many Men has officially surpassed one billion plays on Spotify.
During a two night stand at the Hollywood Bowl, Steven Tyler dismissed onstage remarks from emcee Bill Burr suggesting Aerosmith were playing their final shows.
James Hetfield revealed that Turnstile declined an invitation to join Metallica on the road, noting that the Baltimore band is doing just fine on its own.
Gracie Abrams celebrated Halloween on Saturday Night Live with double Romeo + Juliet tributes, performing two songs ahead of her expanded album release.
Recorded with the Hamrahlíð Choir, the 2021 Reykjavík concert focusing on Medúlla will arrive on vinyl, CD, Blu-ray, and DVD this November.
During a headline show at the Hollywood Bowl, Gerard Way revealed that My Chemical Romance plan to record their fifth album in 2027, followed by a potential live return in 2028.
During his Harryween residency date in New York, Harry Styles revisited his teenage audition outfit and performed Stevie Wonder's 'Isn't She Lovely'.
Argentine pop star Emilia joins forces with producers Zecca and LIOHN for BODYPAINTING, a high-tempo single accompanied by a choreography-focused video.
Chris will release new single Rendez-Vous Avec Toi next week ahead of intimate club dates in Brussels, London, Amsterdam, and Paris.
Justice have shared Pusher, a Gesaffelstein collaboration from their Grand Theft Auto VI original score, ahead of a standalone physical release this December.
The guitar played by George Michael in his 'Faith' video commanded £180,000 at auction, though the sale was overshadowed by an inheritance battle involving his late assistant's family.
Eloy Casagrande discusses working with Matt Wallace on Slipknot's eighth album, blending his Brazilian instincts with an uncompromising writing process.
Ticket sales for Sam Fender's homecoming shows at St James' Park were paused after Gigantic Tickets faced heavy disruption from automated bots.
More than a decade after half a billion iTunes users found Songs of Innocence in their libraries without asking, Bono admits the band crossed a line.
The concert film Ozzy & Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning and its soundtrack arrive on Blu-ray, vinyl, CD, and digital on December 11th.
During a residency on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Dave Grohl looked back on meeting Taylor Hawkins while the drummer was touring with Alanis Morissette.
A massive auction of Rick Nielsen's personal archives brought major bids for his stage-played five-neck Hamer and an infamous coat.
Jack Antonoff has called out Ed Sheeran for dropping Macklemore from his stadium tour, arguing that artists should resist billionaire pressure.
Six years on from their last fresh material, Glasvegas are back with Degüello, previewing their fifth studio record Airy Fairy before an 11-date tour of the UK and Ireland.
A newly restored 1978 London concert film directed by Brett Morgen is heading to arenas in 2027 as an immersive live production.
Appearing on the Popcast podcast, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman argues that Olivia Rodrigo succeeds because she refuses to smooth over creative flaws.
Heartworms has unveiled 'Guess I’m Stuck In The Dark', a groove-led cut born from a blackout, as Jojo Orme prepares her second album.
Promoter Live Nation faces questions from Brazilian authorities regarding reduced stage screens before three sold-out BTS stadium concerts.
At the London Literature Festival, Patti Smith joined Dua Lipa to discuss her memoir Bread Of Angels, reflecting on the dreams and people that shaped her work.
Kate Voegele turns personal experience into sharp, unapologetic alt pop rock on Bad Taste, a new single from her upcoming musical chapter, Age of Alchemy.
Sandy Kilpatrick returns with The Hunter’s Moon, an evocative new single inspired by an October full moon, a night of wild weather and the mysterious connection between nature and the human spirit.
White House communications director Steven Cheung shared footage with Nicki Minaj aboard Air Force One, tossing the rap star into the mix for press secretary.
Phoebe Bridgers will take top billing at Victoria Park on Bank Holiday weekend, leading an all-female lineup with Caroline Polachek and Kelsey Lu.
Pro Silver Star Ltd. has asked a Texas court to block My Chemical Romance from dressing stage performers in Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders outfits during their Hollywood Bowl residency.
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.
Corgan points to thirty years of history, domestic family ties, and non-public information behind his decision to support the singer.
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.
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.
Emily Wolfe joins Judge & Jury for Kill Me With A Kiss, a punk rock infused love song powered by ripping guitars and the spirit of classic punk.
Saturday Night Live has revealed musical guests for its upcoming run of episodes, booking The Strokes, Phoebe Bridgers, and Gracie Abrams.
Scott Weiland: Live arrives on compact disc and digital formats, paired with unreleased concert footage of the Stone Temple Pilots staple Vaseline.
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…
Frank Marshall's authorized Fleetwood Mac documentary arrives in January 2027, featuring new band interviews and archival Christine McVie footage.
During a solo stop at Manchester's O2 Apollo, Brandon Flowers introduced Diamonds On Black Velvet, an outtake written for Pressure Machine.
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.
In a recent interview, Kid Rock explained how his public loyalty to Donald Trump cost him corporate sponsorships and late-night television slots.
Hoobastank have called off their planned 2026 run in Brazil, telling fans that soaring travel and production costs made the trip financially impossible.
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.
Ava Franks and Young Rising Sons join forces on Sweetless Surrender, a guitar driven indie pop release exploring the heady feeling of falling in love.
Kanye West brings his stadium show to Texas on Saturday, November 7th, headlining AT&T Stadium in Arlington with a career-spanning set and surprise guests.
Chvrches will release their fifth studio album All The King's Men in January 2027, accompanied by an extensive tour across North America, the UK, and Ireland.
Sam Fender has confirmed an ambitious run of UK and European stadium dates for summer 2027, featuring two nights at Wembley and a hometown return to St James' Park.
Kelly Clarkson, Sierra Ferrell, The Beaches, and Brandy will join Brandi Carlile at the Barcelo Maya Resort this January.
Apple Corps has unveiled plans to move The Beatles Story into a 100,000 square foot space opposite Lime Street station, complete with a Yellow Submarine viewing tower.
On Good For Long, Alexa Kate explores the tension between happiness and the fear of losing it, using a gradual shift from vulnerability to intensity to bring that anxiety into focus.
Following a quiet year away from the road, Sam Fender has teased a series of 2027 stadium shows, culminating in what would be his biggest date yet at Wembley Stadium.
The Cribs will perform Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever in full at Wakefield’s Tileyard North next summer alongside fellow Yorkshire outfit !Forward, Russia!
During an episode of The Magnificent Others, Billy Corgan told Travis Barker that his technical approach permanently reshaped modern rock and pop percussion.
Negotiations to bring U2 to Santiago have broken down, leaving Chile off the band's Latin American itinerary for the first time ahead of their 50th anniversary tour.
The Shapeshifters return to Glitterbox with Everything’s Changing, a disco-house cut that brings together Sharlene Hector’s powerhouse vocals, gospel backing and richly arranged instrumentation.
Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada revisits her Latin Grammy-nominated album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias with two new recordings, including a duet with M. Ward.
Metallica have unveiled official pro-shot concert footage from their October 1st show at the Las Vegas Sphere, featuring The Call of Ktulu and ...And Justice for All.
Pro-shot clips from Metallica's Sphere residency arrive alongside an extensive 2027 itinerary and sharp pushback from Roger Waters.
Some Days Are Darker return with NDRI, a brooding electronic-driven track about the risks of pursuing genuine feeling when desire can bring both connection and destruction.
Curated by figures behind Transgressive and Dreamhouse Records, Altar launches in Leytonstone with an ambitious lineup and community music initiatives.
Daniela returns with 3RD EYE, an edgy pop release that uses tarot imagery and mystical symbolism to deliver a confident message about taking control of your own desires.
Neil Young has mounted a passionate defense of Alejandro G. Iñárritu's divisive film Digger, urging audiences to ignore bad reviews and keep an open mind.
Poppy is releasing Poppy Secret Run, a self-directed interactive music course in Fortnite set to launch on October 23.
Queen Anne continue a busy year of releases with GREYHOUND, an energetic, guitar-led track that brings movement and a darker edge to the duo’s indie-pop sound.
Rockstar Games taps French duo Justice for the original Grand Theft Auto 6 score and unveils details of a 34-track companion record.
The Rolling Stones are adding five unreleased tracks to an expanded edition of Foreign Tongues this November, featuring guest saxophone from Courtney Pine and drums from Charlie Watts.
Tablefox return with Seven Years, a moody, energetic rock track about the burden of unresolved experiences and the struggle to move forward.
John Salaway explores the difficult journey through loss on Til It's Gone, a collaborative Americana release featuring musicians from Tesla and Leftover Salmon.
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.
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.
Henry Aberson draws on his background as a drummer and producer on Wouldn't You Know, a release connected to his work across jazz, R&B and soul.
Michael Mosbach, the security chief who accompanied Neil Peart on thousands of miles of motorcycle journeys between Rush concerts, has died of glioblastoma.
Olivia Rodrigo is releasing her first official remix, joining forces with friend and collaborator Chappell Roan for a new take on expectations.
Rasmus Gozzi returns with EMPTY BED, a polished pop and hip-hop crossover that pairs emotional vocals with modern production and mainstream appeal.
Bundle Bundle introduces GTS 40k’s fusion of Amapiano, Afrobeat and contemporary African sounds, setting the tone for a project that connects Nigerian musical roots with wider influences.
Dublin quintet Fontaines D.C. have released Where Is Gone?, an orchestral single featuring Rosalía from their upcoming album Dopamine Chamber.
Phoebe Bridgers has reteamed with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus for an intimate acoustic performance directed by filmmaker Lance Oppenheim.
Arriving this Friday via Warner Records, the eight-track collection features collaborations with Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours.
A new podcast panel brings together RZA, Ernest Dickerson, David Moreau, and Renee Zhan to examine how V/H/S Mixtape turned the listening experience into a lethal hazard.
Literally Dead revisit a familiar pop hit through a disco-house lens, bringing a fresh vocal perspective and a groove built for the dance floor.
BIG OZ draws on Los Angeles hip-hop influences for Oh My, a track that balances street-oriented storytelling with a more commercial sound.
South London singer Sasha Keable performed two tracks on Saturday Night Live UK, showcasing her latest single Options alongside the reflective ballad Why.
Desire Machines explore the meeting point of poetry, psychedelia and alternative rock on Searching for the Soul of Marianne Moore, a restless new single featuring an international cast of musicians.
Inspired by his first six months in Los Angeles, Dream Beard explores the darker side of Hollywood ambition on a heavy collaboration produced by Cameron Pierce Mizell.
Alanis Morissette will release her first holiday collection, Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, led by an acoustic hymn featuring Brandi Carlile and Steve Martin.
Open'er Festival has revealed a major new wave of artists for its 2027 edition, including The Chemical Brothers, Ellie Goulding, and ADÉLA.
Fresh from matching The Beatles with their fifteenth UK chart topper, The Rolling Stones are already laying down fresh material with jazz saxophonist Courtney Pine.
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.
Daddy Yankee will release his 15-track album LA POSTAL on October 30, sharing the first taste of the project with the single and STILLZ-directed video for BOTZ (Bésame Otra Vez).
Cardi B and Fuerza Regida release two new tracks from the 34-song Grand Theft Auto 6 companion album ahead of its November launch.
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.
Instagram has confirmed that a technical error was behind the sudden, relentless recommendations of Creed's 1999 hit Higher.
Erin Bloomer opens her next chapter with a playful pop single built around a spoken-word chorus, cowboy references and a sense of humour.
Blossoms discuss sitting at number two between The Beatles and Johnny Marr, writing about married life, and keeping things strictly handmade.
Leon Bridges will bring his new album Happiness Anytime to arenas and amphitheaters across the United States and Canada in 2027.
Eric Schenkman looks back to family history and an unforgettable Cadillac on Avocado Eldorado, the latest single from his forthcoming album Ten Smiles.
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.
Olivia Rodrigo explains her complete refusal to use artificial intelligence in songwriting, recalling a failed title experiment with Dan Nigro.
Tahliah Barnett has withdrawn her legal action against Shia LaBeouf after the actor agreed to release her from a disputed nondisclosure agreement.
Ruby Greenberg opens The Light Behind with I Carry You, an upbeat folk song about moving through life while holding on to the people and memories that shaped us.
As 24 Hour Party People returns to cinemas for its 24th anniversary, director Michael Winterbottom reflects on capturing the unvarnished spirit of Factory Records.
Mike Flanagan and the cast of Prime Video's Carrie discuss adapting Stephen King's debut novel into an eight-episode series on a new podcast episode.
Drama Dolls return with DANCING, a lively new single that blends punk attitude with retro pop and new wave influences.
Slayer is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Reign In Blood with a crimson liquid filled zoetrope vinyl edition ahead of full album live dates.
Dozens of artists and musicians have appealed directly to the Northern Ireland Secretary over a contested march in Portadown.
Steve Coogan, Michael Winterbottom, and the cast of 24 Hour Party People reunited in Manchester ahead of the film's 4K theatrical re-release.
Lorde has shared a photo of a custom jacket bearing a Free Palestine message while tagging venue owner Robert Kraft, following the recent fallout on Ed Sheeran's tour.
Austin Powell begins the rollout of CHALANT with Retribution, an upbeat alternative R&B track drawn from a deeply personal period of change.
NALGO BAY continue their run of energetic indie rock with Pleasure Zone, a release that follows their recent return to live performance and single People.
On Don't Look At Me Like That, JRH builds a song around attraction, hesitation and everything left unsaid.
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.
Following the number two chart success of their debut album, London rock outfit Keo have revealed an ambitious four-month world tour for 2027.
Butcher Babies revisit one of Heidi Shepherd’s most painful memories on Black Clouds Over Georgia, a brooding track from the newly released NIGHTBLOOM.
The Country Music Association will broadcast a live two-hour tribute to Dolly Parton from Nashville on ABC and Disney+.
Following her debut album Stage Girl, American pop singer Eli curates a moody new playlist titled The Goddess Of Grieving and talks through the realities of sudden recognition.
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.
Turnstile took to the Studio 8H stage for the first time, delivering heavy cuts from Never Enough just hours after playing Austin City Limits.
Max Ceddo explores the frustration of emotional distance and conversations that go nowhere on the newly released So You Say.
Sjana Rut has entered a new chapter with Always, the focus track from her fifth studio album Before I Fall in Love, released October 2. The Icelandic artist uses the song to intro…
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.
Some of the most persistent love stories are the ones that never had the chance to begin. There is no breakup to process, no final conversation to revisit, only the uncomfortable…
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.
Slash, Myles Kennedy, and The Conspirators will release their fifth studio album, Flying Blind, ahead of an extensive global tour set for 2027.
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.
Master Peace has never sounded particularly interested in staying in one lane, and New Boyfriend continues that approach. Taken from his second album, if i don’t love you, who wil…
Royal Blood, Interpol, and Bloc Party face disruption after Olympia London calls off its December concert calendar inside The Grand Hall due to unforeseen planning problems.
Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal launched their UK and European tour with setlists dominated by 1990s rarities and the stage debut of 'Helen Keller'.
Ghost Funk Orchestra are preparing to release Leave Me Alone on October 6, marking the next chapter for the Brooklyn-based musical collective led by composer, arranger and multi-i…
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…
Some songs are so familiar that changing their identity can be a difficult task. The Lanterns take that challenge on with Down Under, a new interpretation of the Men At Work class…
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…
Glastonbury 2027 coach and ticket packages sold out in under half an hour as prospective festivalgoers grappled with a higher price point and a new queue layout.
Specialty pressings containing sealed fluid are turning up across rock and soundtrack catalogs, combining playable grooves with fluid visual effects.
A new exhibition at Handel Hendrix House pairs Ronnie Wood's artwork with his memories of living alongside Jimi Hendrix in sixties London.
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.
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.
U2 have linked up with Jack White's Third Man Records to release an exclusive independent record store vinyl edition of their upcoming album Carnaval De Luz.
Faith No More end a decade-long hiatus alongside co-headliners Blink-182 at Czechia's Park 360 next summer.
Paul McCartney has shared updates from the studio with Celine Dion as vocal sessions continue for his long-gestating animated film High In The Clouds.
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.
Muse have confirmed that Boston rockers Dead Poet Society will join them as special guests across their UK and European tour dates this autumn.
Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been convicted of murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence following a trial in Ohio.
Jelly Roll drummer Cody Ash visited Drumeo to learn the drum parts for Slipknot's 'Wait and Bleed' under the pressure of the clock.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
Slam Dunk Festival has unveiled its first acts for 2027, featuring Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan, Killswitch Engage, and an exclusive Reel Big Fish reunion.
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.
A massive six-disc collection will celebrate the 2006 album with unreleased demos, film work, and complete live concerts.
Enter Shikari will play two intimate club shows in Oxford and Leicester this October before launching their winter arena run.
Following nearly twenty years together and a fresh Latin Grammy nomination, Colombian outfit Monsieur Periné have announced an indefinite hiatus.
Silver Otto returns with Indescribable, an energetic new electro-pop release that turns late-summer nostalgia, attraction and pure escapism into a vibrant three-minute rush. Built…
Eddie’s The Pinnacle is an upbeat pop rock track built around a simple but powerful idea: keep moving forward, even when other people are ready to judge you. Featuring Lindsay Dun…
The Strokes guitarist made an unannounced appearance alongside Jack White in Los Angeles, stepping back onto the stage during his ongoing hiatus.
Later... With Jools Holland returns to BBC Two on October 11, featuring appearances from Johnny Marr, Paul Heaton, Jamie T, and Violet Grohl.
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.
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.
Elton John christened London's new 600-capacity Apple Music Hall at Battersea Power Station with an intimate 12-song set broadcast around the world.
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.
David Guetta will stage his largest London headline concert yet on June 5 as part of The O2's 20th anniversary concert series.
Fifty years after releasing Songs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder has personally selected four unreleased session outtakes for a new standalone EP.
Carl Barât stepped out at the O2 Forum Kentish Town to help The Molotovs tear through 'What A Waster' at the end of their London headline run.
Originally released in March 2019, Seventeen by Daniela Cherry is a nostalgic song about the innocence, excitement and vulnerability of being young and in love. The song looks bac…
Australian pop artist Robert Baxter returns with BRB, the hard hitting focus track from their new EP PARTYANIMAL, released September 18. Built around confidence, attitude and a sh…
Following its cinema run, the documentary chronicling the Oasis 2025 reunion tour will arrive on Disney+ this October with exclusive bonus material.
Keanu Reeves took the stage at The Warfield to introduce Peter Hook & The Light, later singing along to his desert island favorite.
Joe Hahn reflects on capturing Linkin Park's 2024 comeback in the new documentary Unshatter, facing initial doubts, and welcoming first-time listeners.
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.…
Slipknot have announced a 2027 stadium run featuring Bring Me The Horizon and Marilyn Manson, following a wave of teaser posters across major cities.
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.
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.
Performing to over 100,000 fans at the MCG, Kylie Minogue delivered a high-flying AFL Grand Final pre-game set featuring Dom Dolla, G Flip, and William Barton.
At a Los Angeles screening for Linkin Park documentary Unshatter, Mark Hoppus playfully grilled Mike Shinoda about unreleased vocal takes recorded during the From Zero sessions.
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.
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.
Maddux returns with Ended On The Otherside, a new release that brings together alternative rock and indie influences with a layered, guitar driven sound. The track is built around…
CeeLo Green will front the upcoming Gnarls Barkley North American tour on his own after confirming that producer Danger Mouse will not perform.
New Found Glory have confirmed they will perform their scheduled dates at Walt Disney World to honor late guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died following a five-year battle with cancer.
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.
Madonna joins forces with Charli xcx on Danceteria Afterhours, a rework of the Confessions II cut built around club endurance and generational respect.
The Marches are preparing to release Be Cool, the third track from their upcoming debut EP Faultline, arriving October 2. The Glasgow four piece describe Faultline as four pieces…
Dove Ellis will release a 15-track live album from his Alexandra Palace Theatre show on double vinyl, with all proceeds supporting War Child.
Liam Gallagher has clarified that while the upcoming Live '27 dates are not planned as an official farewell, they could still mark the end of Oasis on stage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During a piano-led musical interview on The Tonight Show, Brandon Flowers discussed the next Killers LP and performed a cut from his new solo album Thrasher.
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.
Neil Young tore guitar strings apart and led venue-wide chants during a ferocious set closer alongside Willie Nelson in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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.
Josh Homme pulls from teenage memories of desert department stores on 'Where The Goth Girls At?', the third preview from the upcoming album Perfecth.
The Jesus And Mary Chain and The Psychedelic Furs have announced an eight-date co-headline run across the UK for January 2027.
Bad Bunny earns his 36th track with one billion Spotify streams through his collaboration VeLDÁ, extending his lead over The Weeknd at the top of the platform.
Mark E Smith's former manager and partner rejects Cog Sinister's new Fall collection, arguing the late singer already chose his final album.
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.
JVNA is opening a new chapter with Gravity, the first single from her forthcoming EP Violet Genesis. Released September 18, the melodic bass track brings together cinematic electr…
Prosecutors have charged former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood with two additional sexual offences, bringing the total to 17 counts involving nine women.
A west London manufacturer has been jailed after using antique presses to run the largest counterfeit vinyl operation in UK history.
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.
Following overwhelming ticket demand for two Los Angeles dates, Miley has suggested a residency could take the place of traditional touring.
Compact disc revenue in the United States jumped by 58.6 percent in the first half of 2026, outpacing vinyl growth as music buyers turn toward affordable physical media.
Bradford Cox returned to the stage as Atlas Sound for the first time in seven years, performing an entirely unreleased setlist at Philadelphia's Making Time festival.
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.
YENDRY has officially arrived with her debut record Como Agua, stepping out of the realm of pure potential alongside a second appearance behind the Tiny Desk.
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.
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.
Spotify now lets subscribers exclude children's music from their algorithmic recommendations, Daily Mixes, and annual Wrapped summaries.
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.
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.
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.
Madonna has confirmed a new collaborative rework of Danceteria featuring Charli XCX, scheduled to land on September 24.
In an unsparing social media post, La Roux recounted losing her voice and suffering a nervous breakdown following her 2009 breakthrough, setting the scene for her fourth album, Old Flames.
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.
Members of parliament will review how the UK picks its Eurovision entries following a string of last place finishes, while Ireland confirms it will sit out the 2027 event.
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.
South Central rapper AZ Chike releases his 14-track album No Rest for the Wicked, his first project since appearing on Kendrick Lamar's GNX.
Michelle Zauner has confirmed her second memoir, Thank You For Your Suffering, following the bestselling release of Crying In H Mart.
Guitarricadelafuente has released La nieve, an original song written for Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's La Bola Negra, which also features his screen acting debut.
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.
British rapper Sway, who made history as the first unsigned act to win a Mobo award before reaching the UK Top 10, has died aged 44.
Oakland outfit Mildred showcase their easygoing four-songwriter setup on Bird Laugh, drawn from their April record Fenceline.
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.
Following the disbandment of Porridge Radio, Dana Margolin has launched her solo chapter with the intimate, eight-track single Big Beautiful Sound.
Los Angeles songwriter John Errol announces his upcoming autumn record Damage, previewing the release with the expansive, nearly eight minute single Shifting Sands.
With less than an hour of recorded music to their name, Boston hardcore band Haywire built massive momentum on the road. Their small catalog is finally expanding with Sincerely Yours.
Australian garage punk fixture Billiam has announced his upcoming album Fang The Sniper, previewing the project with three fast, melodic tracks.
Macklemore announced a one million dollar donation from his earnings on Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour to support Palestinian relief organizations.
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.
Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and backing group Beoga have walked away from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour to protest the removal of Macklemore.
Metallica will keep their M72 World Tour rolling into 2027, mapping out a new slate of North American stadium shows that begins May 8th in Vancouver.
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.
Beyoncé’s B’Day has returned to the Billboard 200 nearly two decades after its original release, giving one of the defining albums of her early solo career a substantial second li…
Dolly Parton is set to have her name attached to one of Tennessee’s most visible landmarks. Nashville’s airport will be renamed in honor of the country music legend following a un…
Spotify is expanding its role beyond music streaming with a new partnership with Genius that brings two of the music platform’s most recognizable video series directly to listener…
Def Leppard are bringing their story to the big screen. Long Live Def Leppard, the band's first authorized feature-length documentary, is set to arrive in theaters in early 2027,…
Anthrax are returning with their first studio album in a decade. Cursum Perficio, due September 18, marks the next chapter for one of thrash metal’s most enduring bands and arrive…
The global music industry is taking a more coordinated approach to one of streaming's most persistent problems: fraudulent plays. On September 14, the International Federation of…
Oasis have given fans their clearest indication yet that something major is coming. After a week of cryptic social-media videos, the reunited British band has confirmed that an an…
John Legend has returned with new music, and “Daylight” gives listeners the first look at his upcoming album Muse. Released on September 11, 2026, the song pairs Legend's familiar…
The War on Drugs have returned with their first new studio song in four years, and “Who’s That” sounds like a band that knows exactly what makes their music work without feeling t…
Bloc Party have returned with a new album. Anatomy of a Brief Romance arrives on September 11, 2026, giving fans a new 14-track record from one of Britain's most recognizable indi…
The return of live music in 2021 was still far from straightforward, and Stone Temple Pilots and Bush became another example of how quickly touring plans could change. In Septembe…
