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Minneapolis shoegazers She’s Green are playing the long game

Instead of rushing to capitalise on the momentum they’ve gained so far, this five-piece are giving themselves time to grow – and for their dreamy songs to work more magic

Jul 15, 2026

Industry Billboard

Newborn Baby's Body Found at Electric Forest Festival; FBI Offers Reward

To date, no information has been released about the body found on June 28th in the camping area of the annual dance festival in Rothbury, Mich.

Jul 14, 2026

Industry NME

Pixies comment on Dave Grohl's praise for 'Surfer Rosa' and share new music update

Speaking to NME backstage at Mad Cool festival 2026, the band also gave us an update on new music

Jul 14, 2026

Industry NME

Cage The Elephant release 'Beaches in Tennessee,' marking a new era

"I do feel like we’re making the best music we’ve ever made. If anything, it’s definitely the most inspired" The post Cage The Elephant kick off “new chapter” with ‘Beaches in Tennessee’, their first

Jul 14, 2026

Industry NME

Jalen Ngonda Cites Arctic Monkeys Influence on Songwriting

The artist, usually associated with his classic soul and Motown influences, was speaking to NME backstage at Madrid’s Mad Cool festival

Jul 14, 2026

Industry NME

Mastodon Announces First Album in Five Years, 'Marrow Deep'

It marks the band’s first album in five years, as well as their first without the late Brent Hinds

Jul 14, 2026

Industry Billboard

Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar

A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.

Jul 14, 2026

News NME

Watch Andy Burnham blind-rank his favourite bands – including Oasis, The Smiths, Wolf Alice and more

He also included Courteeners in his ranking, shortly after the band backed his Labour leadership bid and said that he has done “a fantastic job in Manchester”

Jul 13, 2026

News NME

Watch Lewis Capaldi cover The Kooks ‘Naive’ with Luke Pritchard at BST Hyde Park 2026

Capaldi said the 2006 indie hit was "one of the best songs ever written"

Jul 13, 2026

News NME

Robbie Williams and CMAT deliver ultimate showmanship on day two of Bilbao BBK Live 2026

In partnership with Bilbao BBK Live. Words: Lisa Wright Bilbao BBK Live 2026 knows how to scratch all your musical itches. Looking for erotically-charged, meticulously-crafted club pop or timeless, joyous hits given a clever on-stage makeover? Look no further than FKA Twigs and David Byrne on day on

Jul 11, 2026

Industry Billboard

Insomniac Settles Legal Dispute, Will Continue Involvement with Miami Venues

The global dance music company has "amicably resolved" its lengthy legal battle with a trio of Miami club operators.

Jul 11, 2026

Industry NME

Twenty One Pilots Electrify Mad Cool Festival Crowd

At Iberdrola Music on Friday, July 10, the lads reigned in Spain, riding the goodwill of the country's World Cup win

Jul 11, 2026

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Aaron Dessner

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Abigail Morris

Adam Driver

Air Miami

Aldous Harding

Alessi Rose

Alex Cameron

Alex G

Alex Kapranos

Alexi Cory-Smith

Alvvays

Alynda Segarra

American Football

Andy Delaney

Angela Seo

Angus & Julia Stone

Angus Purvis

Angus Stone

Animal Collective

Anna Avery

Annie DiRusso

Anuv Jain

Arab Strap

Arcy Drive

ARKAI

Audrey Hobert

Bar Italia

Be Your Own Pet

Beabadoobee

Bear

Belle & Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Ben Gibbard

Bernard Butler

Best Coast

Beth McCarthy

Bethany Cosentino

Bill Callahan

Bleachers

Blind Man’s Daughter

Blu DeTiger

Bodega

Bon Iver

Bonny Light Horseman

Bratty

Brennan Wedl

Bright Eyes

Broken Social Scene

Brooke Combe

Car Seat Headrest

Cara Delevigne

Cate Le Bon

Chanel Beads

Charlotte Cornfield

Chicano Batman

Choir Of Young Believers

Christian Lee Hutson

Cigarettes After Sex

Clairo

Claud

Cocteau Twins

Colourbox

Conor Oberst

Coral Club

Courteeners

Courtney Barnett

Craig Finn

Daily J

Dan Bejar

Dave Sitek

Death Cab

Della Mae

Destroyer

Didirri

Djo

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