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Listen to Enter Shikari’s hopeful surprise new single ‘Higher Ground’
Frontman Rou Reynolds said it was “about just how pivotal taking the broad perspective is”
‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ filmmakers explain why doc doesn’t show how Noel and Liam Gallagher made up
Writer/creator Steven Knight and directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace spoke about the film at a special preview event at Abbey Road Studios on Monday (October 5) The post ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ filmmakers explain why doc doesn’t show how Noel and Liam Gallagher made up appeared firs
Sam Smith Made a ‘Nightmare’ Mistake With New Album Title ‘Hazel Eyes’
The Grammy Award-winning British artist performed "Oh Mother" and discussed their fifth studio album on late night TV.
"It's one of the rarest synthesizers ever made": Cherry Audio brings a forgotten ‘80s synth back to life
Clad in transparent plastic with illuminated internals, Pentaphonic is the latest vintage synth to get the Cherry Audio treatment
How Nirvana took an obscure ’60s psych-rock song and turned it into their debut single
“The hypnotic feel was an indicator of their direction in songwriting”
TikTok brings its global ad network to the US and unveils agentic AI tools
The ad network, called TikTok Ad Network (TTAN), lets advertisers extend their TikTok campaigns to third-party apps. Source
Michael Winterbottom talks “chaos” of ‘24 Hour Party People’: “It was a celebration of the music and Manchester”
Ahead of the classic film returning to cinemas for its 24th anniversary, the director spoke to NME about immortalising the "attitude and spirit of Factory Records", why Steve Coogan was the perfect choice to play Tony Wilson, the "fun" cameos from real-life Manc legends, and New Order DJing at the r
Yaelokre’s Keath Ósk deviates from fantastical folk-pop and escapes into themself
The guitalele-playing ‘Harpy Hare’ songwriter and NME 100 alum explores brooding, jazzy alt-pop sounds on their debut studio record ‘Foreword’
CMU Selects: Top Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Logic1000, Sasha Keable, Fontaines D.C., Strawberry Guy + Petra
Industry Stakeholders Cite Lack of Legal Risk in Streaming Fraud Sentencing
The streaming fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in relation to an $8 million streaming scam will be sentenced next week. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance says the sentence should “r
London Olympia Concerts Cancelled Due to Planning Issues
The revamped Olympia complex in West London was due to present a Winter Music Series of concerts in its Grand Hall in December, the first music shows in there since 2022. However, the concerts, featur
Michael Smith Sentenced for $8 Million AI Streaming Fraud
US District Judge John G. Koeltl also ordered Michael Smith to forfeit USD $8,091,843.64, the loss figure agreed by both sides. Source
AFEM LinkedIn Live: Electronic Music Catalogues as Assets
Join AFEM for a practical conversation on how electronic music catalogues are valued, the groundwork required before speaking to investors, and what rights holders can do now to build long-term value.
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) Preparation Guide
Sharing practical tips and tricks on how to navigate the week, insights into the official programming and opportunities on offer.
Dave Grohl on His Favorite '70s Soft Rock Song
“I was really in love with this woman and I wrote a song to impress her”
EarthQuaker Devices Towers Review
DOD builds on the legacy of its Rubberneck with a new analogue delay that’s sure to get your attention
Spotify Audiobook Rollout Expands Globally
Spotify executives have described audiobook streamers as "very valuable users," and now they're rolling it out to customers worldwide.
Slayyyter Announces Wor$t Man in America
The companion to her 2026 standout Wor$t Girl in America
AEG and O2 strike UK’s ‘largest-ever naming rights renewal’ in reported £200M deal
Under the deal, O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers will get 50% more tickets to shows at The O2 through Priority Tickets. Source
London’s O2 Arena keeps its name until 2038 as AEG and O2 strike UK’s ‘largest-ever naming rights renewal’
Under the deal, O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers will get 50% more tickets to shows at The O2 through Priority Tickets. Source