Festivals & Events
Julia Jacklin Signs with 4AD, Announces Extensive Tour
Dates include a slot at London’s Eventim Apollo in early 2027
Jay-Z Headlines Roots Picnic with Freestyle and Reunion
From a diss-laden freestyle to a State Property reunion, the rapper lit up his first top-billed solo performance in over five years
Metric Momentum: SPFDJ Records Sharp Uptick in Listener Engagement
SPFDJ’s digital footprint shows a notable expansion as Spotify engagement metrics climb 25%, signaling a potential shift in the artist's market visibility and listener conversion.
‘Streets Of Rage’ is getting a live-action movie adaptation
The team behind the ‘Sonic’ movies are writing the script
Julia Jacklin signs to 4AD and announces massive UK, European and North American tour
Dates include a slot at London’s Eventim Apollo in early 2027
“The technology always needed to catch up in a sonic sense. The opinion was always that it never sounded as good as a cable and would not be adopted”: How Radiohead were finally convinced to embrace wireless guitar and mic tech for their most recent shows
“We brought it into Jonny Greenwood’s studio and did some blind tests. We all listened and even the most cynical guitar techs were impressed!”
Janet Jackson Announces UK Summer Show with Wyclef Jean and Soul II Soul
She will headline a night of HeritageLive Festival at Norfolk's Sandringham Estate in August
Jay-Z’s Headlining Roots Picnic Show
From a diss-laden freestyle to a State Property reunion, the rapper lit up his first top-billed solo performance in over five years
‘I have to show up with my arms wide open creatively and hope that the lightning falls out of the sky.’
Drew Fulk (aka WZRD BLD) on making his name in rock and metal, crossing over, creative inspiration, AI, and whether or not he might need therapy Source
Janet Jackson announces huge, one-off summer 2026 UK show with Wyclef Jean and Soul II Soul
She will headline a night of HeritageLive Festival at Norfolk's Sandringham Estate in August
Jay-Z Headlines Roots Picnic
From a diss-laden freestyle to a State Property reunion, the rapper lit up his first top-billed solo performance in over five years
Nina to shut down over sustainable revenue challenges
Independent music-streaming service Nina Protocol is shutting down after five years after struggling to find “a path to sustainability”.
Watch Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and Lumineers talk Leonard Cohen’s ruin and live comeback in new documentary clip
Check out NME's exclusive clip from 'Leonard Cohen: If It Be Your Will', which documents the legendary singer's late-career revival
Knocked Loose to continue Metallica tour despite band members' health issues
The Kentucky band are still set for huge support slots in London, Cardiff and Dublin
Knocked Loose to carry on with Metallica tour after guitarist hit by car and singer suffers Bell’s Palsy
The Kentucky band are still set for huge support slots in London, Cardiff and Dublin
Sepultura Announce Final Performance in São Paulo
The Brazilian metal band's farewell will be at a huge show in São Paulo in November
BTS Adds Fifth Show to Melbourne Stop on ARIRANG World Tour
The addition brings the Australian run to five shows.
BTS Add Extra Melbourne Show to Australian Leg of ARIRANG World Tour
The addition brings the Australian run to five shows.
Watch Dave Grohl join Sepultura on stage for ‘Kaiowas’ jam as band announce last ever gig
The Brazilian metal band's farewell will be at a huge show in São Paulo in November
Bryson Tiller Announces 61-Date ‘Neo Trapsoul Tour’ With Majid Jordan and Ty Dolla $ign
The tour wraps with five Australian and New Zealand dates in January 2027.