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• Listen to Bullet For My Valentine’s blistering new single, ‘Stitches’

  28-05-2022 23:59 via nme.com
  
  Bullet For My Valentine have unleashed a brand new single titled ‘Stitches’ – check it out below.READ MORE: Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Bullet For My ValentinePreviously only available in Japan, the blistering new track is taken from the upcoming deluxe edition of the Welsh metal band’s 2021 self-titled album.
  ‘Stitches’ follows the release of ‘Omen’, which will also appear on the new version of ‘Bulle
  
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• Charli XCX cancels Radio 1 Big Weekend performance after losing her voice

  28-05-2022 23:29 via nme.com
  
  Charli XCX has had to cancel her performance at this weekend’s Radio 1 Big Weekend after losing her voice.READ MORE: Charli XCX – ‘Crash’ review: a headstrong collection of carpe-diem pop bopsThe pop star took to social media on Friday (May 27) to tell fans that she wouldn’t be able to make shows in Belgium and the Netherlands.
  “I’m devastated to inform you that I have to cancel my shows in both Brussels and Utrecht today and tomorrow,” she wr
  
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• Bring Me The Horizon recall being branded a “Mötley Crüe-esque bunch of fucking dickheads”

  28-05-2022 23:00 via nme.com
  
  Bring Me The Horizon‘s Oli Sykes has spoken about how the band were received by the media during their earlier days.READ MORE: Bring Me The Horizon talk headlining Reading & Leeds 2022Over the past decade, the Sheffield metal titans have gone on to become one of the most popular bands in British rock. However, according to frontman Sykes, it wasn’t always like that.
  Speaking in a recent interview with Kerrang!, Sykes recalled how BMTH were portrayed by the media when they were fi
  
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• Watch the first trailer for new ‘Star Wars’ spin-off, ‘Andor’

  28-05-2022 21:53 via nme.com
  
  A teaser trailer has been released for new Star Wars spin-off series, Andor – watch it below.READ MORE: Obi-Wan Kenobi first-look review: this is the Star Wars spin-off you’re looking forOn Thursday (May 26), Disney kicked off ‘Star Wars Celebration’, its four-day fan event in Anaheim, California, unveiling a number of teaser trailers, release dates, casting announcements and more.
  Among the announcements was the first trailer for the Andor, a 12-episode series that acts
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly joins Blackbear on angsty new break-up anthem ‘GFY’

  28-05-2022 21:00 via nme.com
  
  Machine Gun Kelly and Blackbear have teamed up for a new break-up anthem titled ‘GFY’ – watch the song’s video below.READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly: “I’ve been jumping up and down on the table, believing in myself, for-fucking-ever”Produced by Blink-182‘s Travis Barker, the track hears the pair recount a toxic relationship over a pop-punk backdrop, comprising rock-influenced guitars and rolling drum kicks.
  “Look at this picture, somethin’
  
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• Watch Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner Throw First Pitch at Mets Game

  28-05-2022 20:47 via rollingstone.com
  Zauner repped the Fightin' Phils on her socks, paired with her #69 JBREKKIE jersey
  
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• NRA Convention Concert reportedly cancelled after all performers drop out

  28-05-2022 19:54 via nme.com
  
  A concert that was supposed to take place at this weekend’s National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Houston, Texas has reportedly been cancelled after its entire line-up of performers pulled out following the mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas earlier this week.
  The concert at George R. Brown Convention Center was supposed to host the likes of Don McLean, Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin and many others. However, all the performers have now dropped out.
  McLean announced on W
  
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• Nine Inch Nails to fill in for The Strokes at Boston Calling following COVID-19 case

  28-05-2022 18:56 via nme.com
  
  Nine Inch Nails will headline Boston Calling for a second night after The Strokes were forced to pull out due to a member of their camp testing positive for coronavirus.READ MORE: The Strokes: “Journalists kiss your ass to your face and talk shit when they’re writing the article”In a statement posted to Instagram this morning (May 28), The Strokes announced their set at Boston Calling tonight (May 28) and their show in support of congressional candidate Kina Collins on Mon
  
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• Harry Styles, Live Nation Pledge $1 Million to Everytown for Gun Safety

  28-05-2022 18:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  Proceeds from Styles' sold-out 'Love On Tour' will support the education, research, and litigation arm of Everytown for Gun Safety
  
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• ‘You Haven’t Heard the Last of the B-52s’: America’s Favorite Party Band Tries to Say Goodbye

  28-05-2022 17:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  Kate Pierson talks "share-well" tour, the possibility of reunions, and all the cool things they've unearthed for the documentary they hope to release next year
  
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• ABBA Voyage’s creators tell us how they made the show, and what’s next

  28-05-2022 16:39 via nme.com
  
  The team behind the creation of the new ABBA Voyage live experience have spoken to NME about how it was made, as well as what could be next for both the show and the band. Watch our video interview above.READ MORE: ABBA Voyage reviewed: an epic avatar mega-mix from a brave new worldPremiering earlier this week at the purpose-built ABBA Arena in Stratford, East London, to a delighted response from fans, the ambitious production sees a “digital” version of ABBA (or ‘ABBAtars&rsqu
  
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• The NRA Country Concert Is Kaput

  28-05-2022 16:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  After headliners Lee Greenwood and Larry Gatlin pulled out in light of the Uvalde school shooting, performer Jacob Bryant says, "The show was canceled"
  
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• Bizarrap: Meet the Mysterious Argentinean Producer Whose Viral Freestyle Videos Have the Whole World Talking

  28-05-2022 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  'My guests can say whatever they please,' says the 23-year-old beatmaker
  
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• Harry Styles pledges over $1million to gun safety support fund in US

  28-05-2022 15:27 via nme.com
  
  Harry Styles has pledged over $1million (£791K) to a gun safety support fund in the US.
  Together with Live Nation, Styles pledged the money to the ‘Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund’ in the US following the Uvalde school shooting earlier this week.
  On Tuesday (May 24), an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10. Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforceme
  
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• Måneskin talk working with “incredible” Baz Luhrman on cover for new ‘Elvis’ soundtrack

  28-05-2022 14:58 via nme.com
  
  Måneskin have spoken to NME about working with director Baz Luhrman on their cover of ‘If I Can Dream’ for upcoming Elvis biopic.READ MORE: Måneskin on the cover: “Nobody is keeping rock’n’roll alive – it’s just impossible to kill”Elvis, the upcoming Presley biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann that’s set to arrive in cinemas next month, comes with a soundtrack of covers along with “original songs and recordin
  
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• Jack White calls for greater gun control following Uvalde school shooting

  28-05-2022 14:11 via nme.com
  
  Jack White has called for greater gun control in the US following the Uvalde school shooting this week.
  On Tuesday (May 24), an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10. Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforcement officials.
  19 children and two teachers were killed in the attack. It marked the US’ deadliest school shooting since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
  
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• The Strokes cancel tour date due to positive COVID-19 test

  28-05-2022 13:39 via nme.com
  
  The Strokes have been forced to cancel or postpone some of their ongoing tour dates due to a positive COVID-19 test.READ MORE: The Strokes’ world-changing ‘Is This It’ at 20: “They had a ‘last gang in town’ mentality”In a statement posted to Instagram, The Strokes confirmed there had been a positive COVID-19 test in their camp and that their gigs tonight (May 28) and Monday (May 30) would be affected.
  They wrote: “Due to a positive Covid case in Th
  
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• Watch Danielle Haim and Bruce Hornby’s new video for ‘Days Ahead’ video

  28-05-2022 13:14 via nme.com
  
  Bruce Hornsby has enlisted the help of Danielle Haim on a new track – check out the video for ‘Days Ahead’ below.READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Haim: “I think women make the best rock music”The video was directed and filmed by Hornsby himself during the pandemic. It sees three dimensional printed characters who can be seen variously re-arranging furniture in a  dolls-house, attempting to learn a new language and thinking about what to do nex
  
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• Olly Alexander hits back at tour criticism

  28-05-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Olly Alexander has hit back at criticism of his concerts after revealing he had received backlash for not being "family friendly".
  
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• Watch Chance the Rapper’s new video for ‘A Bar About A Bar’

  28-05-2022 11:41 via nme.com
  
  Chance The Rapper has shared a new video for ‘A Bar About A Bar’ – check it out below.READ MORE: Vic Mensa: “Hip-hop is resistance in its purest manifestation”The video sees Chance and Vic Mensa doing writing exercises together while Chicago-based painter Nikko Washington works in the background.
  Both Chance and Mensa have previously worked together on the track ‘Cocoa Butter Kisses’ from Chance’s breakout 2013 mixtape ‘Acid Rap’,
  
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• ‘Stranger Things’ season four, volume one soundtrack unveiled

  28-05-2022 10:39 via nme.com
  
  The soundtrack for the new season of Stranger Things has been unveiled.READ MORE: ‘Stranger Things’ season four part one review: all the terrifying thrills you’ve come to expectThe first part of the soundtrack accompanies the first volume of season four, which was released onto Netflix yesterday (May 27). The second volume of the season, and the second part of the soundtrack, will arrive on July 1.
  The first part of the collection features tracks from artists including Kat
  
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• Bad Boy Chiller Crew team up with Majestic on new track

  28-05-2022 09:58 via nme.com
  
  Bad Boy Chiller Crew have teamed up with MC Majestic on a new track called ‘Skank All Night (You Wot, You Wot)’ – check it out below.READ MORE: Bad Boy Chiller Crew: “We’re not a proper boyband. There’s nothing normal about us”The song, which has been previewed during several of the band’s spring tour dates, samples a 90s rave classic and features Majestic.
  The song’s accompanying video, according to a statement, was filmed “in a c
  
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• John Legend believes witnessing Kanye West's success helped prepare him for fame

  28-05-2022 09:31 via music-news.com
  
  John Legend and Kanye West working together on each other's debut albums.
  
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• Lee Greenwood Pulls Out of NRA Appearance, Concert Quietly Canceled

  28-05-2022 09:28 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Lee Greenwood cancels his appearance at the NRA concert in Houston, leading the remaining performers to follow suit. Jacob Bryant, the remaining performer on the bill, tweets that the show “isn’t happening.” Country singer Lee Greenwood announced the cancelation of his scheduled appearance at the National Rifle Association concert set to take place over the […]
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• Neil Young to release Toast in July

  28-05-2022 09:24 via music-news.com
  
  Neil Young will release his album 'Toast' in July, over 20 years after he first recorded it.
  
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• Maneskin: Rock and roll is impossible to kill

  28-05-2022 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Maneskin think that rock and roll is "impossible"to kill even thouhg no one act in particular is keeping it alive.
  
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• Mabel quit booze and took a year off after 'losing myself personally'

  28-05-2022 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Mabel has revealed she suffered an identity crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Neil Young sets July release for shelved Crazy Horse album ‘Toast’

  28-05-2022 06:54 via nme.com
  
  Neil Young has announced the imminent release of ‘Toast’, a previously shelved album he recorded with Crazy Horse all the way back in 2001.READ MORE: Neil Young & Crazy Horse – ‘Barn’ review: rugged and rural beauty, with a sense of hopeYoung revealed his plans to drop ‘Toast’ – named for the San Francisco studio in which it was minted – in a post shared to his blog, the Neil Young Archives, on Thursday (May 26). Though that post has sinc
  
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• Yeah Yeah Yeahs announce one-off “show before the shows” gig in LA

  28-05-2022 01:06 via nme.com
  
  Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced that they’ll be doing a special one-off warm up gig next week in Los Angeles.READ MORE: Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ 10 best songsIt comes after the Karen O-fronted trio announced earlier this week that they were making a comeback with their first new single in nine years, ‘Spitting Off The Edge Of The World’.
  In addition to the new track, which you can hear a snippet of here, Yeah Yeah Yeahs announced a pair of headline shows in New York and
  
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• Logic drops off new cut ‘Orville’ featuring Like and Blu & Exile

  28-05-2022 00:27 via nme.com
  
  Logic has dropped off a brand new track called ‘Orville’ featuring rappers Like and Blu & Exile – you can check it out below.READ MORE: Logic – ‘No Pressure’ review: positive rapper bids farewell with an elegiac and heartfelt swan songIt’s the latest preview of the Maryland rapper and producer’s upcoming seventh album, ‘Vinyl Days’, which he first announced back in January, sharing a clip of himself in his home studio working on a b
  
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• Round Hill Music Files $3 Million Lawsuit Against ‘Headband’ Rapper B.o.B

  28-05-2022 00:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Rapper B.o.B (full name Bobby Ray Simmons Jr.) is officially facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from Round Hill Music, its namesake royalty fund, and an entity called Artists Rights Management. Round Hill Music just recently submitted the breach-of-contract complaint against 33-year-old B.o.B to a New York federal court, also naming the “Nothin’ On You” artist’s touring […]
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