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Alewya releases debut album ‘Zero’

The London-based, Ethiopian-Egyptian artist artfully blends diasporic sounds on her arresting debut album

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Brandon Flowers releases new single ‘Plans’

His upcoming third solo album, ‘Thrasher’, was recorded in Nashville

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Navy Blue's new music video for 'Sir Render' features a young knight

Cardboard towers and swords dominate the touching “Sir Render” visual

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Beabadoobee announces new album 'Pylon' and international tour

She also shared the rage-filled music video for her new single “Sun Has Set”

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Shy, Philly psych-folk duo's sophomore LP 'Autosmile' set for 4AD release

The lead single from the Philly psych-folk duo’s sophomore LP is an elliptical, seven-minute acoustic ballad

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“Charli has one consistent theme when it comes to drum beats - simplicity”: How to replicate Charli XCX’s sonic characteristics

Having a Brat summer so far? Join us as we take a look at the core components that make up the most effective Charli XCX tracks

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Here’s Brandon Flowers’ wistful new solo single ‘Plans’

His upcoming third solo album, ‘Thrasher’, was recorded in Nashville

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“When I listen to the record, it just sounds like me. Maybe that was the point to begin with. There was no point doing an anorak sounds-alike thing”: Why Joe Bonamassa’s tribute to Rory Gallagher didn’t turn out exactly as expected

“Getting Rory’s Strat from the National Museum would have taken an act of government!”

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Alewya – ‘Zero’ review: globe-spanning sounds from a singular voice

The London-based, Ethiopian-Egyptian artist artfully blends diasporic sounds on her arresting debut album

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Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 Announces Dates and Member Discount

Amsterdam Dance Event returns for its 30th edition from 21 to 25 October 2026, with five days of conference sessions, showcases, and club nights across the city. AFEM members can access a member disco

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Matt Bellamy Discusses Muse's New Album and Creative Renaissance

As Muse release 10th album ‘The Wow! Signal’, the frontman tells NME about overcoming heartache and unknown, taking advice from pal Chris Martin, “pushing past the lazy point of middle age” for a “sur

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Debbii Dawson's 'Where Have All The Good Men Gone?' EP Reviewed

On her third project, the singer-songwriter looks beyond herself, pairing glittering retro-pop with sharp observations about capitalism, cults and life

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Phoebe Bridgers Releases New Single 'Lost Boys'

Boygenius' Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus also feature along with Jack Antonoff and Christian Lee Hutson

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Olivia Rodrigo's 'You Seem Pretty Sad' Holds ARIA Chart Lead

Taylor Swift returns to the singles chart summit with “I Knew It, I Knew You,” thanks to the arrival of Top Story 5 in cinemas across the country.

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Beabadoobee Announces New Album 'Pylon' and Tour

She also shared the rage-filled music video for her new single “Sun Has Set”

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4AD Signs Autosmile, New Album Announced

The lead single from the Philly psych-folk duo’s sophomore LP is an elliptical, seven-minute acoustic ballad

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Phoebe Bridgers shares soothing new single ‘Lost Boys’ – her first new song in four years – with mystical medieval video

Boygenius' Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus also feature along with Jack Antonoff and Christian Lee Hutson

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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad’ Retains Top Spot on ARIA Chart

Taylor Swift returns to the singles chart summit with “I Knew It, I Knew You,” thanks to the arrival of Top Story 5 in cinemas across the country.

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Charli XCX Releases Bold New Single 'Wink Wink'

"Maybe I fucked your dad," the pop star jokes on her latest taster from ‘Music, Fashion, Film‘

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Debbii Dawson – ‘Where Have All The Good Men Gone?’ EP review: dazzling pop for uncertain times

On her third project, the singer-songwriter looks beyond herself, pairing glittering retro-pop with sharp observations about capitalism, cults and life