03-06-2024 10:30 via nme.com
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NME’s latest stars of The Cover, Kneecap, have shared a playlist exclusively to accompany the story’s launch – check it out below.READ MORE: Kneecap: giving peace, protest and partying a chanceThe Irish rap trio are on this week’s (June 3) edition of The Cover, a renewal of NME’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read the profile of Kneecap here, written
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Atee*z challenge Taylor Swift for first UK Number 1 album with GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1
03-06-2024 18:55 via music-news.com
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K-pop boyband Atee*z will be hoping to best the mighty Taylor Swift this week to claim their first Number 1 album in the UK.
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The Best Photos from Roots Picnic 2024
03-06-2024 18:52 via rollingstone.com
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Lil Wayne, Gunna, Sexyy Red, Method Man and Redman, Common, and more performed at the Roots' two-day music festival in Philadelphia
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Spotify’s Daniel Ek, Tidal and FAC respond to backlash of CEO saying “content” costs “close to zero” to make
03-06-2024 18:10 via nme.com
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Streaming platform Tidal and the Featured Artist Coalition (FAC) have both responded to the widespread backlash of Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, following his claims that “content” costs “close to zero” to make.READ MORE: Artists on the challenges of 2023 and hopes for 2024: “I just want to see us getting paid for selling records”The comments from the CEO of the streaming giant were shared last week (May 29), and saw Ek take to X/Twitter to imply that it is easier an
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Check out Pixies’ two huge new singles: ‘You’re So Impatient’ and ‘Que Sera, Sera’
03-06-2024 18:03 via nme.com
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Pixies have released two brand-new singles ‘You’re So Impatient’ and ‘Que Sera, Sera’. Check them out below.READ MORE: Pixies: “This is the most grim and dystopian it’s ever been in my lifetime”Both singles mark the band’s first new music in two years. According to a press release, they see Pixies create “a macabre and cinematic picture of American pop culture”. The raging ‘You’re So Impatient’ has been described
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Miley Cyrus slams Grammy Awards for failing to 'take her seriously'
03-06-2024 18:01 via music-news.com
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Miley Cyrus has hit out at the Grammy Awards for taking 17 years to give her a gong.
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Kate Hudson on overcoming fear and rejection
03-06-2024 18:01 via music-news.com
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Kate Hudson has opened up on being 'vulnerable' with her music career.
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Tems Debuts New Song ‘Unfortunate’ During NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert
03-06-2024 17:52 via rollingstone.com
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The Nigerian musician also performed her recent single, “Love Me JeJe"
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The Sex Pistols and Frank Carter join forces for Bush Hall fundraiser
03-06-2024 17:36 via music-news.com
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Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols' Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones are uniting to save historic music venue, Bush Hall in West
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Roots Picnic 2024 Highlights: Lil Wayne, Sexyy Red, Nas, André 3000
03-06-2024 17:32 via rollingstone.com
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Huge crowds gathered in Philadelphia for the two-day celebration starring some of hip-hop and R&B's biggest names
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Sting and Pet Shop Boys to headline BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2024
03-06-2024 17:22 via music-news.com
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Radio 2, the UK’s most listened to radio station with 13.23 million weekly listeners (RAJAR Q1 2024), presents Radio 2 in the Park – a THREE day poptastic juggernaut
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Blossoms announce new album ‘Gary’ with uplifting title track
03-06-2024 17:05 via nme.com
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Blossoms have shared details of a new album, ‘Gary’, and dropped the summery title track. Find out more details below.READ MORE: Club NME: all the action from Blossoms’ big night in ManchesterAnnounced today (June 3), the forthcoming LP will mark the fifth studio album from the English indie rock group, and the long-awaited follow-up to 2022’s ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’.
It is set to arrive on September 20, and produced by the frequent collaborator James Skelly
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Watch PJ Harvey pay tribute to Steve Albini at Primavera Sound 2024
03-06-2024 16:58 via nme.com
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PJ Harvey dedicated a song to Steve Albini at Primavera Soundat the weekend.READ MORE:Steve Albini, 1962-2024: engineer who shaped rock’s most visceral momentsHarvey and Albini worked together on creating her second studio LP, 1993’s ‘Rid Of Me’.
The legendary record producer – who was the mastermind behind iconic albums such as Nirvana‘s ‘In Utero‘ and Manic Street Preachers‘ ‘Journal For Plague Lovers’– died la
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Watch Noah Kahan Perform Counting Crows Ballad ‘A Long December’ With Adam Duritz in Kentucky
03-06-2024 16:39 via rollingstone.com
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The singer and songwriter headlined Railbird Festival and Counting Crows performed earlier in the night
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Spotify Announces Second Round of U.S. Price Increases — Updated Charges Set to Hit Subscribers in July
03-06-2024 16:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
For the second time in a year – and following ample speculation – Spotify has announced plans for price increases in the U.S. The Stockholm-based platform formally revealed its latest round of price bumps via a brief release; a related email, the concise message communicates, will reach stateside subscribers “over the next month.” Including a […]
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Self Esteem teases new material by end of the year, shares dream of making album with Richard Hawley
03-06-2024 16:20 via nme.com
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Self Esteem has revealed that she is close to completing the “finishing touches” on her new album.READ MORE: Richard Hawley – ‘In This City They Call You Love’: Sheffield soul man sounds as inspired as everThe singer-songwriter, who recently teamed up with Becky Hill for new single ‘True Colours’, gave an update on her third album to podcaster Adam Buxton.
Speaking at the Crossed Wires Podcast Festival, Rebecca Lucy Taylor was asked how close the record
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Lenny Kravitz hints at Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum's wedding date
03-06-2024 16:06 via music-news.com
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Lenny Kravitz has addressed the upcoming wedding of his daughter Zoë Kravitz to Channing Tatum.
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Sean Ono Lennon says Prince Harry is an “idiot”: “He’s earned some mockery”
03-06-2024 15:55 via nme.com
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Sean Ono Lennon has shared his “long-awaited review” of Prince Harry’s memoir Spare and has called the royal an “idiot”.READ MORE:The Beatles: every song ranked in order of greatnessThe only son of the late John Lennon and Yoko Ono took to his official X/Twitter account and tweeted: “My long awaited review of Prince Harry’s autobiography is two words.‘Spare Me.’”
He then doubled down on his harsh critique after fans of the Duke ca
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Gracie Abrams Plots 2024 ‘The Secret of Us’ Headlining Tour
03-06-2024 15:55 via rollingstone.com
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The 18-date trek will go coast-to-coast this September and October, from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine
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Watch Liam Gallagher’s official footage of kicking off ‘Definitely Maybe’ anniversary tour in Sheffield
03-06-2024 15:11 via nme.com
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Liam Gallagher has shared official footage from his ‘Definitely Maybe’ anniversary tour on the opening night in Sheffield.READ MORE:Liam Gallagher and John Squire on their long-awaited collaboration: “After all the dust settles, it’s 10 great songs”He kicked off his 30th anniversary tour over the weekend playing every song from the iconic 1994 album with his band – several of which were the first time ever he’s performed them outside of Oasis &ndas
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Bebe Rexha Warns Crowd About Consequences of Throwing Items: ‘I Pressed Charges to the Other Guy’
03-06-2024 15:10 via rollingstone.com
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The singer and songwriter had to receive stitches after being struck in the face with a cell phone during a performance in New York last year
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Miley Cyrus Says Her Recent Collaboration With Beyoncé ‘Encompasses Our Relationship’
03-06-2024 15:03 via rollingstone.com
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"Getting to write a song, not just sing, for Beyoncé was a dream come true"
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Coldplay praised for “setting a new standard” as they share update on tour emission success
03-06-2024 14:51 via nme.com
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Coldplay have shared an update about the sustainability initiatives they have implemented on their ongoing tour, and been praised as “setting a new standard” when it comes to an eco-conscious approach to live music.READ MORE: Coldplay interviewed: “This is our period of having no fear”The band – who have always been conscious of the environmental impact of touring – shared an update on the sustainability results they have achieved so far earlier today (June 2)
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Cyndi Lauper Announces ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ Farewell Tour
03-06-2024 14:24 via rollingstone.com
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Singer maps out 22-date trek before documentary Let the Canary Sing premieres June 4 on Paramount+
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Nia Archives reveals plans to perform on a train heading to Glastonbury
03-06-2024 14:10 via nme.com
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Nia Archives has announced that she will be performing a DJ set on her way to Glastonbury 2024.READ MORE: Nia Archives – ‘Silence Is Loud’ review: reflective jungle from an essential new starThe producer, DJ and songwriter will be holding a performance on a train ride on the way to the Worthy Farm festival later this month, making it possibly her most unconventional set to date.
Set to depart from Paddington train station in London on June 26, Nia has joined forces with Uber to
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Sting, Pet Shop Boys, Manic Street Preachers, Snow Patrol and more for BBC Radio 2 In The Park 2024 in Preston
03-06-2024 14:07 via nme.com
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Sting, Pet Shop Boys, Manic Street Preachers, Snow Patrol and more have been announced for this year’s BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival.READ MORE:Pet Shop Boys: “This is our queer album”The three day event, which is set to take place over the weekend of September 6-8 in Moor Park in Preston, will also feature Sugababes, Travis, Craig David, Paul Heaton and Shed Seven.
Tickets for all three dates will go on sale tomorrow (June 4) at 8.15 BST and can be purchased here. You
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Madonna revives biopic plans after completing Celebration tour
03-06-2024 14:05 via music-news.com
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Madonna is once again working on her biopic.
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Watch Avril Lavigne bring out ex-husband Deryck Whibley for Sum 41 song at Las Vegas show
03-06-2024 13:28 via nme.com
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Avril Lavigne has surprised fans in Las Vegas by bringing out her ex-husband and Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley. Find fan-captured footage below.READ MORE: Avril Lavigne – ‘Love Sux’ review: a modern update on early ’00s pop-punkThe collaboration between the two took place in Nevada over the weekend, as the ‘00s pop-punk singer continued her run ‘Greatest Hits’ tour dates.
Taking to the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night (June 1),
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Self Esteem confirms new music and a desire to work with Richard Hawley
03-06-2024 12:50 via music-news.com
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During a live interview in Sheffield at the inaugural Crossed Wires Festival earlier tonight, SELF ESTEEM (aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor) sat down with podcaster
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Teddy Swims and Will Smith have been in the studio together
03-06-2024 12:39 via music-news.com
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Teddy Swims has spilled that he and Will Smith have recorded a song together.
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