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fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026

The UK summer festival season features major events like Reading and Leeds, Isle of Wight, and Boardmasters, catering to diverse musical tastes.
#the-xx
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

The xx at Coachella review indie trio reunites for spellbinding, rangy set

The xx reunited at Coachella after eight years, delivering a seamless set that blended their classic sound with solo material.
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fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Coachella 2026: Indie minimalists The xx come back bigger, brasher than ever

The xx's return to the stage showcased their timeless music and evolution as a band after eight years apart.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

The xx at Coachella review indie trio reunites for spellbinding, rangy set

The xx reunited at Coachella after eight years, delivering a seamless set that blended their classic sound with solo material.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Coachella 2026: Indie minimalists The xx come back bigger, brasher than ever

The xx's return to the stage showcased their timeless music and evolution as a band after eight years apart.
London music
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Loyle Carner on his transition into acting: 'I was just really nervous'

Ben Loyle-Carner transitions from music to acting, making his debut in the BBC One crime drama series 'Mint'.
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fromPitchfork
22 hours ago

Watch Brendan Yates' Dad Introduce Turnstile at Coachella 2026

Turnstile performed at Coachella 2026, featuring a message from Brendan Yates' father and a collaboration with Blood Orange.
fromConsequence
7 hours ago

Deep Purple Met Their Biggest Fan: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

I can't believe Deep Purple are here. I have the deepest respect for the way you continue to make rock history while embracing new challenges and creating captivating music to this day.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

Spin Cycle: The Portland Mercury's Album Review Column

Live music creates an unmatched experience of social connection and artistic engagement, as exemplified by performances at the Get Down venue.
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fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Indie Basement (4/10): Squarepusher, My New Band Believe, more

New music reviews include six records and a retrospective on a Cocteau Twins album, alongside notable releases and interviews.
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fromConsequence
1 day ago

Foo Fighters Unveil New Song "Of All People"

Foo Fighters released the single 'Of All People' from their upcoming album 'Your Favorite Toy', set to unveil on April 24th.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The sheila is returning to Australian culture, riding on a new wave of bogan feminism' | Maria Lewis

The request is made in her signature Aussie drawl, something that musicians attempting to break into the international market would attempt to disguise in decades previous. Yet for the Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman, everything from her peroxide mullet to proudly bogan background has become an important hallmark.
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fromConsequence
1 day ago

Purity Ring Unveil New Song "lemonlime" Ahead of Spring Tour

Purity Ring released a new song, 'lemonlime,' reflecting on caring for someone with a chronic illness, ahead of their 2026 tour.
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fromPitchfork
1 day ago

The Rolling Stones Prepping New Album

The Rolling Stones will release a new album in July, featuring the single 'Rough and Twisted' and produced by Andrew Watt.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reckonwrong: How Long Has It Been? review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

Alex Peringer's debut album marks a significant shift in sound, blending atmospheric ballads with eccentric elements and introspective themes.
#usher
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fromVulture
1 day ago

Chris Brown and Usher Are Going on Tour Together

Usher and Chris Brown are launching the R&B Tour together, coinciding with Brown's upcoming album release on May 8.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Chris Brown and Usher are going on tour together: 'It's time'

Usher and Chris Brown announced a joint tour titled 'R&B: Raymond & Brown' with no details on dates or locations.
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fromVulture
1 day ago

Chris Brown and Usher Are Going on Tour Together

Usher and Chris Brown are launching the R&B Tour together, coinciding with Brown's upcoming album release on May 8.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Chris Brown and Usher are going on tour together: 'It's time'

Usher and Chris Brown announced a joint tour titled 'R&B: Raymond & Brown' with no details on dates or locations.
#kanye-west
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Wireless Festival cancelled as headliner Kanye West banned from entering the UK over antisemitic comments

Kanye West has been blocked from performing at Wireless Festival due to his antisemitic comments and public backlash.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UK blocks rapper Kanye West from entry over anti-Semitism and Nazi support

Kanye West, now known as Ye, has been banned from entering the UK due to his anti-Semitic comments and actions.
London music
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Kanye West Has Been Barred From Entering the U.K. None of This Is Good for Anyone.

Kanye West's invitation to Wireless Festival was revoked by the UK government due to concerns over public safety and his controversial statements.
London music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks

Kanye West was banned from the U.K. due to antisemitic remarks, leading to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Kanye West banned from entering the UK for concerts over antisemitic comments

Kanye West's planned performance in London faces backlash due to his antisemitic comments and behavior, prompting calls for his ban from the festival.
London music
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Wireless Festival cancelled as headliner Kanye West banned from entering the UK over antisemitic comments

Kanye West has been blocked from performing at Wireless Festival due to his antisemitic comments and public backlash.
London music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UK blocks rapper Kanye West from entry over anti-Semitism and Nazi support

Kanye West, now known as Ye, has been banned from entering the UK due to his anti-Semitic comments and actions.
London music
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Ticket Alert: Of Monsters and Men, Parcels, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week - Portland Mercury

Of Monsters and Men, Parcels, and Max McNown are among the artists with upcoming performances in Oregon this summer.
#music
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fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 day ago

shortstraw Unleashes Sonic Fury with 'Motorola' - KALTBLUT Magazine

shortstraw. releases 'motorola', a single blending punk and grime, showcasing sharp lyricism and a vibrant sound reflective of local angst.
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fromConsequence
4 days ago

The Body and BIG|BRAVE Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour

The Body and BIG|BRAVE will co-headline a North American tour from July 8 to August 8, 2026.
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fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 day ago

shortstraw Unleashes Sonic Fury with 'Motorola' - KALTBLUT Magazine

shortstraw. releases 'motorola', a single blending punk and grime, showcasing sharp lyricism and a vibrant sound reflective of local angst.
London music
fromConsequence
4 days ago

The Body and BIG|BRAVE Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour

The Body and BIG|BRAVE will co-headline a North American tour from July 8 to August 8, 2026.
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fromConsequence
1 day ago

Gorillaz Perform "The Happy Dictator" with Sparks on Kimmel

Gorillaz performed 'The Happy Dictator' on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote their new album The Mountain.
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fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

Tour news: Bjork's Rave in Iceland, POND, Fiery Furnaces, Super Furry Animals, EXEK, Superheaven, more

Fiery Furnaces, Radiohead, Pond, Super Furry Animals, Bjork, Jejune, Weatherday, and Doug Gillard are all touring with new projects this year.
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fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Brown Horse talk influences on new LP 'Total Dive,' share "Comeback Loading" video

Brown Horse releases their third album, Total Dive, and embarks on a UK and North American tour in 2026.
#jack-white
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fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Jack White Extends 2026 Tour

Jack White has expanded his 2026 tour with new dates in North America and Europe, including multiple shows in Brooklyn and a closing event in Atlanta.
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fromConsequence
2 days ago

Jack White Announces 2026 North American Tour

Jack White will embark on a 35-date North American tour in 2026, starting in July and featuring multiple cities across the continent.
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fromTime Out London
2 days ago

Victoria Park's summer festival usage could increase by more than double

AEG has requested to extend its takeover of Victoria Park from 28 to 75 days for festival preparations.
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Here's the Setlist for BTS's "ARIRANG" Tour Kick-Off

BTS opened their world tour with a career-spanning setlist, featuring live debuts of new songs like 'they don't know 'bout us' and 'Merry Go Round.'
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

CMAT date cancelled at LIDO festival after park problems

CMAT's performance at LIDO Festival is cancelled due to park conditions, rescheduled to a single date on 31 August.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

My New Band Believe review beautiful ideas burst from ex-Black Midi man's lovable debut album

Black Midi's song 'Still' serves as a pivotal influence for Cameron Picton's debut album 'My New Band Believe', showcasing a shift to acoustic sounds.
fromInverse
2 days ago

25 Years Later, Shakespeare's Most Popular Revenge Epic Gets An Intoxicating Makeover

A big issue with how we understand Shakespeare and how we're introduced to it is we sit down and read it. But Shakespeare's plays, like any play, are meant to be heard, to be experienced.
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London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Hit New Zealand comedy duo Flight of the Conchords reunion gigs sell out in minutes

Flight of the Conchords sold out their first shows in eight years within minutes, igniting excitement among fans.
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Robert Plant Treats Colbert to Performance of Tolkien-Referencing "Ramble" On"

Robert Plant honored Stephen Colbert with a performance of 'Ramble On,' a song rich with references to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, which Colbert loves.
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London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

When the knife came up through the pool table, audiences gasped': how Iraq war epic Black Watch conquered the world

Black Watch, inspired by real events, portrays the emotional experiences of soldiers and their families during the Iraq War.
London music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Aldous Harding FaceTimes H. Hawkline in New Video "Venus in the Zinnia"

Aldous Harding released a new single, 'Venus in the Zinnia,' from her upcoming album 'Train on the Island,' set to release on May 8.
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Outside Lands headliner gives subdued San Francisco show

Julian Casablancas' performance at the Strokes' concert showcased both energy in moments and a subdued presence throughout the show.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Girl group Flo on entering into their 'bombastic, confident, strong' era

Girl group Flo is focused on their next achievements after winning a Mobo award, with their hit 'Leak It' gaining significant popularity.
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

Weatherday announce fall North American tour

"I'm super excited to tell you that I'm coming over for a huge tour covering a bunch of places that I haven't been to in a long time and some entirely new places."
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

We wanted to put a mark on the world': the sweaty, singular indie music scene of early-00s Brighton

Brighton was rarely described as a scene, despite being home to Nick Cave and Paul McCartney and hothousing a surge of remarkable young talent that's still thriving more than 20 years later.
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London music
fromConsequence
3 days ago

The Alarm Premiere "Live Today," Final Video Featuring the Late Mike Peters

The Alarm released the single 'Live Today' and a music video featuring late frontman Mike Peters, with the album 'Transformation' set for May 29th.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Band cancels Coachella set because of 'acute brain injury'

TLDR: happened in australia. misdiagnosed. late treatment. doctors orders are I can't fly or perform for 6 weeks. We want to be there so badly. If it was a broken leg, I would do a dave grohl and play it.
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London music
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Nicko McBrain's Iron Maiden Tribute Band Announces 2026 US Tour Dates

Nicko McBrain announces tour dates with his Iron Maiden tribute band Titanium Tart for fall 2023 in the U.S.
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fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

Otoboke Beaver announce first record in four years, "Is The New Album Out Yet?"

Otoboke Beaver will release a new maxi single titled 'Is The New Album Out Yet?' on June 10, marking the end of drummer Kahokiss's tenure.
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fromConsequence
3 days ago

Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Claims "Self Defense" for Hitting Singer's Father with Car

Brady Ebert claims self-defense after allegedly running over Brendan Yates' father, facing attempted murder and assault charges.
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fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

Teenage hardcore band XCOMM announce debut LP (new single & exclusive vinyl)

Teenage hardcore band XCOMM will release their debut album 'Time to Burn' on May 22, featuring production by Ross Robinson.
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fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Bjork Will Spend the Eclipse Raving in Iceland

Björk is hosting the Echolalia festival during the total solar eclipse on August 12 in Iceland, featuring various performers.
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

King Gizzard add Angine de Poitrine & more to Field of Vision camping festival lineup

Chief among those additions are red hot, inescapable French Canadian microtonal mathrock duo Angine de Poitrine who have cited King Gizzard as an influence. One can only hope for a live microtonal collab during one of King Gizzard's three headline sets at the festival.
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London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pet Shop Boys review no hits? No problem on first night of a masterful obscurities run

Pet Shop Boys perform a unique set of B-sides and album tracks during their Obscure tour, delighting fans with rarely played songs.
#meltdown-festival
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago
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Harry Styles-curated Meltdown Festival has Kamasi Washington, Dev Hynes, James Murphy, Jon Hopkins, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, more

London music
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

Harry Styles-curated Meltdown Festival has Kamasi Washington, Dev Hynes, James Murphy, Jon Hopkins, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, more

Harry Styles curates the 2026 Meltdown Festival featuring a diverse lineup of artists across various genres from June 11-21 at the Southbank Centre.
London music
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

Harry Styles has curated a London music festival - and the lineup has just been revealed

Harry Styles will curate the 2026 Meltdown festival featuring a diverse lineup of artists including Warpaint and Nilüfer Yanya.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Harry Styles announces jazz, pop, indie and electronic artists for his Meltdown festival

Harry Styles curated a diverse lineup for the Meltdown festival, featuring artists from jazz, pop, indie rock, and electronic music.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Oh what a circus! The Greatest Showman hits the stage as a high-flying, hammer-juggling, banger-filled spectacular

The Greatest Showman is now a Disney stage musical, premiering in Bristol with new songs added to the original soundtrack.
London music
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Harry Styles Curates London's Meltdown Festival: James Murphy, Kamasi Washington, and More to Play

Harry Styles will curate and headline the Meltdown Festival from June 11th-21st at London's Southbank Centre.
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

Howard Jones, Wang Chung, The English Beat, and Modern English touring together this summer

I dreamed of curating a tour with my favourite bands that could bring some positivity in our troubled times. I'm thrilled that this is actually happening this summer with the Things Can Only Get Better Tour... Our aim is to bring some joy with the banging pop anthems that we all know and love.
London music
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

The K-pop mega band Seventeen shows how being best friends with coworkers can lead to lasting careers

After a lot of deep and sincere conversations among us members, all 13 of us have decided to renew our contracts. We will continue to sail on the same ship and row forward together.
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#ye
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fromNBC Boston
4 days ago

Wireless Festival canceled after Kanye West blocked from entering U.K.

Ye has been blocked from entering Britain, leading to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival due to his antisemitic statements.
London music
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

UK denies Kanye West entry, music festival cancelled

The UK has banned Ye from entry due to his antisemitic behavior, leading to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Sponsors pull out of festival headlined by Ye on the heels of sold-out SoFi Stadium shows

Major sponsors withdrew from the Wireless Festival in England due to Ye's controversial history and recent antisemitic comments.
London music
fromNBC Boston
4 days ago

Wireless Festival canceled after Kanye West blocked from entering U.K.

Ye has been blocked from entering Britain, leading to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival due to his antisemitic statements.
London music
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

UK denies Kanye West entry, music festival cancelled

The UK has banned Ye from entry due to his antisemitic behavior, leading to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Sponsors pull out of festival headlined by Ye on the heels of sold-out SoFi Stadium shows

Major sponsors withdrew from the Wireless Festival in England due to Ye's controversial history and recent antisemitic comments.
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

Warning announce first album in 20 years, share "Stations"

"It's my privilege to be able to present to you the first track released from Rituals of Shame. Whether you're among those who have been waiting for this for twenty years, or whether you're new to my music, it is with great pleasure and some relief, that I can finally give you a taste of the album that will follow later in the year."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Some might pay: Noel Gallagher guitar used to write Oasis's second album to be auctioned

(What's the Story) Morning Glory? went on to become the bestselling British album of the 90s, selling a phenomenal 350,000 copies in its first week of release in October 1995 and would go on to sell 22m, making it one of the top 50 of all time.
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London music
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Punk's greatest hits (and outfits) go on show ahead of Bonhams auction

An exhibition of Punk memorabilia will be held before its auction, showcasing iconic items from punk music and culture.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Wireless Festival canceled after U.K. denies Ye a visa

The Home Office has withdrawn YE's [electronic travel visa] ETA, denying him entry into the United Kingdom. As a result, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders.
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London music
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Mariska Hargitay stars in Every Brilliant Thing,' while an animated hit heads to the stage

Mariska Hargitay will make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing starting May 26, succeeding Daniel Radcliffe.
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fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Thaiboy Digital Plots the Underworld Tour

Thaiboy Digital will release a new album and embark on the Underworld Tour across North America and Europe starting in May.
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fromConsequence
4 days ago

The Mars Volta Announce Career-Spanning 2026 US Tour

The Mars Volta will tour the US from September 8 to September 20, performing songs from their entire career.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Country diary: A bum note amid the dawn chorus | Mark Cocker

Hogshaw is a diverse ecosystem with rich birdlife, but faces threats from local council development plans despite a declared nature emergency.
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fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

Geese headline Hulaween 2026 (w/ My Morning Jacket, Pretty Lights, Excision, String Cheese Incident, more)

Hulaween festival features a diverse lineup with a focus on jam and dance music, headlined by Geese, Excision, My Morning Jacket, and Pretty Lights.
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Isaiah Rashad Teases Return With It's Been Awful

In a teaser video, a bloodied Isaiah Rashad stumbles across an open field before collapsing, with the words 'It's Been Awful 5/1/26' appearing on screen.
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London music
fromBrooklynVegan
6 days ago

BV Interviews: Bob Mould on all things Sugar reunion, Husker Du, Hedwig, earplugs, more

Sugar reunites for their first tour in 31 years, starting May 1, 2026, with shows in New York and London.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I over-articulated to stop my braces sticking to my lips': how Five Star made Rain Or Shine

The journey of writing and producing music in the 1980s, including collaborations and personal reflections on the creative process.
fromConsequence
5 days ago

Ultra Europe Is the Ultimate Summer Dance Festival

The lineup for Ultra Europe is impressive, featuring marquee names like Calvin Harris, who has reduced his festival appearances, making this event particularly special.
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London music
fromBrooklynVegan
6 days ago

Gang of Four share new song "No Kings Here!," touring with Downtown Boys around Solid Sound Festival

Gang of Four released a new song and announced additional tour dates after their farewell tour in 2025.
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fromConsequence
5 days ago

Geddy Lee on Touring Again Under the RUSH Name: "What the F**k Should We Call It, Iron Maiden?"

RUSH will tour in 2026-2027 with new drummer Anika Nilles, honoring Neil Peart's legacy while performing classic songs.
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fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Poison Ruin: Hymns From the Hills

Poison Ruïn blends medieval themes with modern punk to critique societal issues and express solidarity with marginalized communities.
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