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Transitioning DJ Sets to Live Electronic Shows

Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv

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“America’s where all the music we loved came from - rock ‘n’ roll, the blues and the whole thing”: Paul McCartney remembers The Beatles' first US TV appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show as he closes the final Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Plus, Colbert sings obscure Elvis Costello song with its writer

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Oliver Ackermann on Death By Audio's Radical Stompbox Philosophy

Frontman/guitarist of NYC's A Place To Bury Strangers, pedal designer, noise enthusiast, renaissance man... Ackermann explains why all bets are off in his search for new sounds and tones

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Linda Perry on Losing Producer Role for Green Day Project

The 4 Non Blondes frontwoman claimed Courtney Love "blabbed" about the producer spot in the mid 2000s and ruined the gig. Linda Perry Says Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong is ‘a Little Pussy’ for Drop

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American Music Awards 2026 Livestream Details Released

With special appearances by BTS and performances by KATSEYE, Karol G, Billy Idol and others, AMAs is set to air live on Monday (May 25).

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Linda Perry Says Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong is ‘a Little Pussy’ for Dropping Her as American Idiot Follow-Up Producer

The 4 Non Blondes frontwoman claimed Courtney Love "blabbed" about the producer spot in the mid 2000s and ruined the gig. Linda Perry Says Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong is ‘a Little Pussy’ for Dropping Her as American Idiot Follow-Up Producer Travis Bland

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American Music Awards 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Ceremony Online for Free

With special appearances by BTS and performances by KATSEYE, Karol G, Billy Idol and others, AMAs is set to air live on Monday (May 25).

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TRNSMT Festival Adds New Acts and Teases Secret Set

The K's, Caity Baser, Girl Group and more have joined the line-up

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Euphoria Fans React to Character Death

As usual, the show has divided fans, with some celebrating the surprise death and others decrying the "Looney Tunes" level of violence

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TRNSMT 2026 teases “very special secret set” as full stage splits revealed with new acts

The K's, Caity Baser, Girl Group and more have joined the line-up

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‘Euphoria’ fans react to shock death in latest episode: “Finally offed the walking red flag”

As usual, the show has divided fans, with some celebrating the surprise death and others decrying the "Looney Tunes" level of violence

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Tooth announce release parties for debut EP ‘Restless In Bloom’ – here’s how you can get into their show at The Blue Posts

NME is proud to present Tooth’s ‘Restless In Bloom’ release party at Soho pub The Blue Posts on June 12 – and we’re giving away five pairs of list spots The post Tooth announce release parties for debut EP ‘Restless In Bloom’ – here’s how you can get into their show at The Blue Posts appeared first

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Africa Rising Music Conference Announces Program and Dates

The Africa Rising Music Conference returns to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg on 22-23 May with the full ARMC by Day and ARMC by Night programme now live, supported by headline partner Paradise Worldw

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Africa Rising Music Conference announces program details

The Africa Rising Music Conference returns to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg on 22-23 May with the full ARMC by Day and ARMC by Night programme now live, supported by headline partner Paradise Worldw

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The All-American Rejects criticizes escalating concert ticket prices.

"It's become a one-percenter’s experience, and I think that’s fucked up"

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Live Nation faces calls for another competition investigation as UK lawmakers flag live music market dominance

MPs concluded that Live Nation meets the threshold for market dominance across multiple areas of the UK live music supply chain. Source

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The All-American Rejects on soaring ticket prices: “It shouldn’t be a District 1 Hunger Games luxury to go to concerts”

"It's become a one-percenter’s experience, and I think that’s fucked up"

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Warner Music partners with GZ Media to show unsold vinyl records can be recycled without compromising sound

The pilot processed approximately 10,000 unsold records sourced across multiple artists, titles, and pressing plants. Source

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AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $199 to Lead Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales

Save big on Apple's entire wireless audio lineup, from budget-friendly earbuds to premium over-ear headphones. AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $199 to Lead Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales Eddie Fu

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The wild, sweaty rise of Getdown Services: “We started off unhinged. Now, we’re a bit more refined”

An idiosyncratic blend of punk, disco and satirical lyricism and a live show that feels fantastically feral have scored the Bristol duo word-of-mouth success. Now, they’re honing in on what feels righ