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Royal Blood Discuss New Album 'Dead Company' and Festival History
Royal Blood spoke to NME backstage at Reading 2026 about their upcoming album ‘Dead Company’, and reflected on their debut appearance at the festival back in 2014. The Worthing-formed band, comprised
Slayyyter and Sombr Make Theatrical Entrance at Reading 2026
The pair stopped to do press-ups during the theatrical entrance, before Sombr played to one of the weekend’s biggest crowds so far
Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton in Boston
Musgraves paired the songs with a slideshow and reflected on Parton's generosity, humanitarian work, and legacy beyond music. Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton with Two-Song Tribute in Boston Alex K
Drone Metal Orthodox Priest Guitarist Responds to Fascism, Homophobia Accusations
Father Dionysios Tabakis had recently come under fire for religious blog posts that employed homophobic language, as well as ties to a Greek neo-Nazi organization
Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton with Two-Song Tribute in Boston
Musgraves paired the songs with a slideshow and reflected on Parton's generosity, humanitarian work, and legacy beyond music. Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton with Two-Song Tribute in Boston Alex Krinsky
Maisie Peters Covers Dolly Parton at Reading Festival
The singer paid tribute to the country icon, who died earlier this week aged 80
Watch Maisie Peters cover Dolly Parton’s ‘Here You Come Again’ at Reading 2026
The singer paid tribute to the country icon, who died earlier this week aged 80
Shame Announce Hiatus
The band have promised to return “badder and better than ever”
Music industry pays tribute to Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never
Warner Music/Blavatnik Social Justice Fund names 17 grantees in first 2026 docket, investing almost $6M
Eight music-focused organizations are among the fund’s 17 grantees, including four newcomers. Source
Juanes, Alejandro Sanz & More Launch Marea Viva to Rebuild Chocó After Earthquake
Plus, Amazon Music honors Juan Gabriel’s legacy, and Eladio Carrión earns the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Inspira Award.
Music Industry Mourns Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never
Warner Music/Blavatnik Fund Distributes Nearly $6M to 17 Grantees
Eight music-focused organizations are among the fund’s 17 grantees, including four newcomers. Source
Juanes, Alejandro Sanz & More Launch Marea Viva to Rebuild Chocó After Earthquake & More Uplifting Moments
Plus, Amazon Music honors Juan Gabriel’s legacy, and Eladio Carrión earns the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Inspira Award.
Music Industry Mourns Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never
Warner Music/Blavatnik Social Justice Fund Awards Nearly $6M to 17 Grantees
Eight music-focused organizations are among the fund’s 17 grantees, including four newcomers. Source
Ella Langley Covers “Jolene” in Tribute to Dolly Parton
"The gates of heaven just welcomed home a beautiful soul." Ella Langley Covers “Jolene” in Tribute to Dolly Parton Alex Young
Ella Langley Covers “Jolene” in Tribute to Dolly Parton
"The gates of heaven just welcomed home a beautiful soul." Ella Langley Covers “Jolene” in Tribute to Dolly Parton Alex Young
Music Industry Remembers Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never
Warner Music/Blavatnik Social Justice Fund Announces Grantees
Eight music-focused organizations are among the fund’s 17 grantees, including four newcomers. Source