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Behind the Campaign: Raye – ‘This Music May Contain Hope’

British singer and songwriter Raye released her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, on 27 March 2026. It came three years after her breakthrough album, My 21st Century Blues. Lead single ‘Where Is My Husband!’ was released over half a year before the album came out which, on paper at l

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Sleep Announce First Album in Eight Years

“The Morrisist” is their first preview of Hempispheres, due out this fall

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Susanna Hoffs recalls the time that Prince invited the Bangles to the studio then upped and left without telling them: “We get there and we’re jamming, then suddenly we look around and he’s disappeared. ‘OK, I guess we’re done’”

Hoffs has just announced her first album of new material since 2012

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Sleep Announce New Album Hemispheres, Unveil Single “The Morrisist”: Stream

The stoner doom metal act's first album in eight years will arrive September 3rd digitally and October 30th physically. Sleep Announce New Album Hemispheres, Unveil Single “The Morrisist”: Stream Spencer Kaufman

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Sleep Announce New Album Hempispheres, Unveil Single “The Morrisist”: Stream

The stoner doom metal act's first album in eight years will arrive September 3rd digitally and October 30th physically. Sleep Announce New Album Hempispheres, Unveil Single “The Morrisist”: Stream Spencer Kaufman

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Weezer Unveil New Single “C.E.O.”, Expand “Weezer: The Gathering” with New Tour Dates

The song's music video features Tony Hawk, Curry Barker, Michael Peña, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and others. Weezer Unveil New Single “C.E.O.”, Expand “Weezer: The Gathering” with New Tour Dates Chris Coplan

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The Black Wizards Release New Single, Announce Album

Porto trio The Black Wizards make garage rock with a political edge and a sharp sense of humour. New single ‘Wishing Well’ is frantic proto-punk, and their fourth album was recorded in five chaotic da

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This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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Comedian James Acaster launches new band The Wow! Scenario, sharing jazz driven single ‘Zacuti’ featuring BC Camplight

The long awaited project has been in the making for over 20 years

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Charli xcx Nominated for Best Original Song at 2026 World Soundtrack Awards: Will Oscar Nod Follow?

The 26th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert is set for October.

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Glenn Hughes announces retirement from live performances due to medical advice

Ex Deep Purple vocalist requires open heart surgery

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New Supergroup Gatta Morta Features Members of Melvins and Butthole Surfers

The band "wages asymmetrical psychedelic warfare in the name of romance", and have shared the bruising single 'Black Hall' from their debut EP, 'Burn Witch Burn'

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Pitchfork Selects: This Week’s Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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“I really have no option and no choice... Grateful to have been chosen with a life full with the gift of music. Thank you for walking beside me.": Glenn Hughes announces he’s retiring from live performance on medical advice

Ex Deep Purple vocalist requires open heart surgery

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“No option and no choice": Glenn Hughes announces he’s retiring from live performance on medical advice

Ex Deep Purple vocalist requires open heart surgery

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Members of Melvins, Butthole Surfers and more form new supergroup Gatta Morta

The band "wages asymmetrical psychedelic warfare in the name of romance", and have shared the bruising single 'Black Hall' from their debut EP, 'Burn Witch Burn'

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Vermona drumDING hybrid drum machine available for pre-order

drumDING combines a single analogue drum voice with flexible internal sampling and sequencing – and it’s available to pre-order now

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Lisa O’Neill Honors Glen Hansard at Funeral

She also shared Hansard let her write the track in his apartment, and advised her to let her “imagination grow” in the space

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Pitchfork Selects: This Week's Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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Declan McKenna announces “live and intimate” UK warm-up shows ahead of Reading & Leeds 2026

"This one’s gonna be electric!"