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• Is Spotify DJ On Desktop Yet? — Nope, Not Even With A Redesign

  21-06-2023 23:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The Spotify desktop experience is getting a facelift, but is Spotify DJ available yet? The short answer? Nope. Spotify has redesigned the ‘Your Library’ and ‘Now Playing’ views of its desktop and web browser experience. While the main content area is unchanged, many of the changes to the library view bring the desktop experience in […]
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• ‘Soulmates’ Killed at Beyond Wonderland Shooting Remembered by Loved Ones

  21-06-2023 23:49 via rollingstone.com
  
  "She taught me self-love, tough love, and her relationship with Brandy [Escamilla] showed me the greatest love," Josilyn Ruiz's sister Julia tells Rolling Stone
  
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• Cinq Music Goes On A ‘Regional Mexican Hot Streak’ with Street Mob Records Deal

  21-06-2023 22:54 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Cinq Music has announced a new partnership with Street Mob Records to cement its dominance in the regional Mexican genre. Street Mob Records was founded by chart-topper Fuerza Regida’s lead singer, Jesus Ortiz Paz. This new partnership includes ambitious plans to support Street Mob’s roster exposure, new talent discovery, and upcoming new music releases. The […]
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• Primary Wave Partners With Europe’s Joey Tempest, Secures Stake in ‘The Final Countdown’ Songwriter’s Catalog

  21-06-2023 22:34 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Primary Wave has inked a partnership deal with Europe frontman Joey Tempest, and as part of the tie-up, the New York City-headquartered company now possesses a stake in the Stockholm native’s publishing catalog. Primary Wave emailed DMN about its agreement with 59-year-old Joey Tempest today, roughly one month after acquiring the music IP of Skillet. […]
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• How Much Does Spotify Pay for 1 Million Streams? The Answer In 2023 Is Downright Depressing

  21-06-2023 22:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  How much does Spotify pay for 1 million streams? The answer in 2023 is increasingly depressing — just ask Cradle of Filth frontman Dani Filth. If you’re wondering how much Spotify pays for a million streams, the answer has only gotten worse since we covered a significant spreadsheet of royalties way back in 2016. It’s certainly no […]
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• How Much Does Spotify Pay for 1 Million Streams? The Answer in 2023 is Depressing

  21-06-2023 22:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  How much does Spotify pay for 1 million streams? The answer in 2023 is increasingly depressing — just ask Cradle of Filth frontman Dani Filth. If you’re wondering how much Spotify pays for a million streams, the answer has only gotten worse since we covered a significant spreadsheet of royalties way back in 2016. It’s certainly no […]
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• Militarie Gun’s Raucous Debut Is an Emotional Breakdown Dressed Up Like a Sugar Rush

  21-06-2023 22:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  'Life Under the Gun' captures what it is to be an artist (or just a human) in a world that’s seemingly out to get you at every turn
  
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• Reddit Chaos Continues as Hackers Demand $4.5M Ransom, Communities Still Dark

  21-06-2023 21:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  As the Reddit blackout chaos continues, a hacker group has claimed responsibility for the February 2023 hack. The BlackCat ransomware group says they were behind the attack, stealing 80GB of data from the company. Now the group is asking for $4.5 million dollars and a rollback of the planned API changes. Reddit’s API changes are […]
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• Sonic Youth announce live album of their final NYC show

  21-06-2023 21:38 via nme.com
  
  Sonic Youth have announced the release of a live album from their final North American show that took place in New York City.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Thurston MooreThe album titled ‘Live in Brooklyn 2011’ captures Sonic Youth’s full 17-song set from their August 2011 show at the Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn. The New York natives played in front of the Manhattan skyline after Kurt Vile and Wild Flag served as openers.
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• Geese Get Bluesier, Proggier, Dancier, Slicker, Rougher, Weirder, Better on ‘3D Country’

  21-06-2023 21:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  Hyped Brooklyn indie-rock band successfully avoids a sophomore slump
  
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• Emily Eavis confident Arctic Monkeys will play Glastonbury but they “have a couple of back-up plans”

  21-06-2023 20:46 via nme.com
  
  Emily Eavis has said she’s confident the Arctic Monkeys will play Glastonbury, but that they “have a couple of back-up plans” just in case.READ MORE: Check out the full Glastonbury 2023 line-up and stage times hereThe band cancelled their Dublin show slated for June 20 due to frontman Alex Turner dealing with an acute case of laryngitis. The announcement came just days ahead of their scheduled headline performance at this year’s Glastonbury on Friday (June 23).
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• Tomorrow X Together and Jonas Brothers Announce Joint Single ‘Do It Like That’

  21-06-2023 20:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  The track marks the Jonas Brothers' first release since dropping The Album
  
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• Live Nation Shareholders Vote Against $139M Pay Package for CEO Michael Rapino

  21-06-2023 20:45 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Amid tense scrutiny over its ticketing practices, Live Nation shareholders have voted no on the proposed $139 million pay package for CEO Michael Rapino. Digital Music News covered the details of the compensation package in May. Rapino has signed a new contract with Live Nation to continue as CEO through 2027—which came with a $6 […]
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• Live Nation Shareholders Vote Against $139 Million Pay Package for CEO Michael Rapino

  21-06-2023 20:45 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Amid tense scrutiny over its ticketing practices, Live Nation shareholders have voted ‘no’ on the proposed $139 million pay package for CEO Michael Rapino. Digital Music News first covered the details of the compensation package in May. The skinny: Rapino has signed a new contract with Live Nation to continue as CEO through 2027—which came […]
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• Adekunle Gold’s Upcoming Fall Tour is a ‘Tequila Ever After’ Party

  21-06-2023 20:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  The smooth Afropop singer’s North American tour will support his next album of the same name
  
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• Beck, Phoenix Team Up for Sparkling New Song ‘Odyssey’

  21-06-2023 20:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  The artists will be setting out on a co-headlining tour in August
  
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• Robbie Williams on the two things that “saved” him from addiction and depression

  21-06-2023 19:52 via nme.com
  
  Robbie Williams has opened up about the two things that “saved” him from addiction and depression while performing at the Isle Of Wight Festival.READ MORE: Robbie Williams on Damon Albarn, Morrissey and the dark side of Take That: “I have a cannon-full of quotes”Speaking to the crowd during his headline set on Sunday, June 18, Williams reflected on his time as a member of Take That and said that his rise to stardom paved the way for his issues with depression and addictio
  
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• Exclusive: Credits Database Jaxsta Announces Over $2 Million Share Placement, Plots Expansion Initiatives

  21-06-2023 19:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Credits database Jaxsta (ASX: JXT) has raised AU$3 million (currently $2.04 million) via a share placement and detailed plans to continue expanding its offering. Darlinghurst, New South Wales-headquartered Jaxsta revealed the multimillion-dollar raise and the associated buildout objectives today, in a formal release that was emailed to Digital Music News. According to the company, which […]
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• Credits Database Jaxsta Announces Over $2 Million Share Placement, Plots Expansion Initiatives

  21-06-2023 19:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Credits database Jaxsta (ASX: JXT) has announced the completion of an AU$3 million (currently $2.04 million) share placement and detailed plans to continue expanding its offering. Darlinghurst, New South Wales-headquartered Jaxsta revealed the multimillion-dollar raise and the associated buildout objectives today, via a formal release that was emailed to Digital Music News. According to the […]
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• Kendrick Lamar reveals his burner Instagram account

  21-06-2023 18:23 via nme.com
  
  Kendrick Lamar has revealed his burner account to the world by posting a selfie in a recent Instagram post.READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar live in Paris: a dramatic display from a true greatThe Compton rapper is currently performing around the world on a festival tour, including a headline set at Primavera Sound Barcelona and The Governor’s Ball  in New York, and is set to headline Roskilde Festival at the end of the month.
  Yesterday (June 15), the Grammy Award-winning rapper uploaded a sel
  
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• Katy Perry celebrates anniversaries of first three albums with new box set and unreleased songs

  21-06-2023 18:03 via nme.com
  
  Katy Perry is marking the anniversaries of her first three albums with a new box set and two unreleased songs.READ MORE: Katy Perry – ‘Smile’ review: pop icon sounds somewhat recharged, but lacks the fireworks of oldThe pop star’s first three albums – ‘One of the Boys’ (2008), ‘Teenage Dream’ (2010) and ‘Prism‘ (2013) – are celebrating their 15th, 13th and 10th anniversaries this year, respectively.
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• Charly Bliss Return With First New Single in Four Years

  21-06-2023 17:48 via rollingstone.com
  
  New York pop band enter a more playful era with "You Don't Even Know Me Anymore"
  
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• Stormzy shares that he’s working on new music

  21-06-2023 17:19 via nme.com
  
  Stormzy has shared that he is currently working on new music following the release of his third LP last November.READ MORE: Stormzy – ‘This Is What I Mean’ review: levelling up on his own termsIn an interview with Rolling Stone UK, Stormzy – real name Michael Ebenezer – spoke about his studio process after he shared that he was back in the studio last month.
  When asked about the next steps since the release of his latest album, ‘This Is What I Mean‘, the
  
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• Bad Bunny Honors the Reggaetoneros that Came Before Him in ‘Rolling Stone’ Cover Shoot: Watch

  21-06-2023 17:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Puerto Rican star paid tribute to reggaetón like pioneers Tego Calderón, Héctor El Father, Daddy Yankee and more by wearing jewel-encrusted medallion chains emblazoned with their names. "That's my foundation," he says
  
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• Listen to Pharrell Williams’ new gospel single ‘Joy (Unspeakable)’

  21-06-2023 16:56 via nme.com
  
  Pharrell Williams has shared a new single featuring the gospel choir Voices of Fire.
  Entitled ‘Joy (Unspeakable)’, the track was debuted last night (June 20) as part of Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, which saw Pharrell act as creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear designs.
  He also sported some of the designs during the ceremony at The Pont Neuf, which was watched by Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, Zendaya, Lewis Hamilton, Kelly Rowland,
  
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• Aphex Twin announces new EP, shares first track ‘Blackbox Life Recorder 21f’

  21-06-2023 16:53 via nme.com
  
  Aphex Twin has announced a new EP, ‘Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760’ – pre-order on vinyl or pre-save here.
  The first single, ‘Blackbox Life Recorder 21f’, is out now, which you can check out below along with the EP tracklist and artwork designed by Weirdcore.
  The four-track project is out July 28 via Warp Records and will be the first new music from the producer and DJ in five years.The new music follows Aphex Twin’s cryptic teasers earlier
  
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• The inspiring story behind the youngest band to ever play Glastonbury: “I don’t let my condition stop me”

  21-06-2023 16:52 via nme.com
  
  Askew, the youngest band to ever play Glastonbury, have spoken to NME about the honour of playing this year’s festival – and fighting diversity in the face of a rare condition.
  This year’s festival will see performances from giants including Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John, but also the Glasto debut from the youngest-ever artists to perform at the Worthy Farm event. Meet Askew, the 16-year-old indie rockers with an inspirational message.READ MORE: Glastonbury
  
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• Missy Elliott feels 'fine' admitting she suffers from anxiety

  21-06-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Missy Elliott has now come to terms with her mental health issues.
  
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• Britney Spears reunites with estranged sister Jamie Lynn Spears

  21-06-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Britney Spears has seemingly reconciled with both her mother and sister.
  
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• Beyond Wonderland Shooting Suspect Told Police He Took ‘Shrooms’

  21-06-2023 16:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  "This is the end," James M. Kelly allegedly told his girlfriend before opening fire at the Washington EDM festival, leaving two dead and three injured
  
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• Beyond Wonderland Shooting Suspect Is an Active-Duty U.S. Soldier: Police

  21-06-2023 16:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  James M. Kelly allegedly opened fire at the Washington EDM festival, leaving two dead and three injured, including the 20-year-old woman who attended the event with him
  
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• Beyond Wonderland Shooting Suspect Is an Active Duty U.S. Army Member: Police

  21-06-2023 16:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  James M. Kelly allegedly opened fire at the Washington EDM festival leaving two dead and three injured, including the 20-year-old woman that attended the event with him
  
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• Beck and Phoenix share collaborative single ‘Odyssey’

  21-06-2023 16:04 via nme.com
  
  Beck and Phoenix have released their new collaborative single ‘Odyssey’ – check it out below.READ MORE: Phoenix – “We’ve had fun breaking the rules throughout our career”The track, which is written, produced and performed by Beck and Phoenix, arrives ahead of the US musician and French indie band’s co-headline 2023 ‘Summer Odyssey’ tour across North America.
  “Somewhere / We’ll fall into the ocean / I’ll be there /
  
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• ‘Priscilla’: Watch arty teaser trailer for biopic starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi

  21-06-2023 16:02 via nme.com
  
  The first teaser for Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla has landed – watch below.READ MORE: Elvis review – Baz Luhrmann’s bold biopic of the King of Rock ‘n’ RollPriscilla, based on Priscilla’s 1985 memoir Elvis And Me which became a New York Times bestseller, stars Euphoria actor Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley and Cailee Spaeny as his wife, Priscilla.
  The A24 biopic is set to be an “intimate” portrait of the couple’s relationship from their marr
  
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• Kim Petras announces ‘Feed The Beast’ world tour

  21-06-2023 16:00 via nme.com
  
  Kim Petras has announced plans to tour her debut album ‘Feed The Beast’.READ MORE: Kim Petras live in Manchester: larger-than-life pop star wows with parallel universe mega-hitsThe dance–pop star, who is set to release her debut album of the same name this Friday (June 23), will kick off her huge 34 date global jaunt with a series of North American dates in September this year before she starts a UK/European tour in Birmingham in February 2024. Further dates will also take in G
  
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• Rick Astley on his Glastonbury debut and those Foo Fighters rumours

  21-06-2023 15:28 via nme.com
  
  Rick Astley has spoken to NME about what to expect from his debut Glastonbury performance this weekend, as well as the rumours that Foo Fighters will be performing a secret set.READ MORE: Check out the full Glastonbury 2023 line-up and stage times hereThousands of fans were present for festival organiser Emily Eavis opening the gates at Worthy Farm this morning (Wednesday June 21) with this year’s line-up including headline performances from the likes of Guns N’ Roses,
  
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• Trent Reznor reveals which Dua Lipa song made him “Tear Up”

  21-06-2023 15:13 via nme.com
  
  Trent Reznor has revealed which Dua Lipa song recently made him “tear up”READ MORE: Nine Inch Nails – ‘Ghosts: V-VI’ review: a timely two-part dip into daydreams and nightmaresThe Nine Inch Nails frontman originally made the comment during an interview with Rick Rubin, while taking part on the producer’s podcast Tetragrammaton. In the discussion, the ‘Closer’ singer reiterated his thoughts that pop music “sucks generally”.
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• Butthole Surfers drummer and ‘Slacker’ star Teresa Taylor dies, aged 60

  21-06-2023 15:04 via nme.com
  
  Teresa Taylor, drummer for Butthole Surfers who featured in Richard Linklater’s 1990 film Slacker, has died aged 60.
  The actor and musician, also known as Teresa Nervosa, died of lung disease, her former bandmates have announced.
  “Teresa Taylor passed away peacefully this weekend after a long battle with lung disease,” Butthole Surfers wrote in a social media post Monday (June 19). “She will live in our hearts forever. RIP, dear friend.”Teresa Taylor passed awa
  
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• Bad Bunny ya ha conquistado el mundo. ¿Qué le queda por hacer?

  21-06-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Para Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, el estrellato global ha venido de la mano de la atención contínua de los tabloides, los escándalos en internet y toda clase de “cabronería”. Ahora intenta llevar la mientras sigue fiel a sus raíces y a su visión del mundo.
  
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• Bad Bunny Conquered the World. Now What?

  21-06-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  For Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, global megastardom has come with tabloid attention, internet outrage, and all kinds of cabroneria. Now, he's trying navigate it all while staying true to his roots and to his vision
  
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• Beyoncé clip showing her frustration with stage crew during ‘Renaissance’ tour goes viral

  21-06-2023 14:55 via nme.com
  
  A clip of Beyoncé in which she appears to show her frustration at crew members during a recent show in Amsterdam has gone viral.READ MORE: How I got to Beyoncé’s last London show by bikeThe incident happened while the singer was performing ‘Summer Renaissance’ at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Sunday (June 18) as part of her ‘Renaissance’ tour.
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• Blondie’s Debbie Harry defends David Bowie flashing his penis at her

  21-06-2023 13:59 via nme.com
  
  Blondie‘s Debbie Harry has defended an incident in which David Bowie showed her his penis.READ MORE: Blondie live in Manchester: legends refuse to rest on their legacy with a blockbuster set The frontwoman originally shared the story in her 2019 memoir FACE IT.
  In an extract published by The Sunday Times at the time Harry recalled the moment, writing: “One time David and Iggy [Pop] were looking for some blow. Their connection in New York had suddenly died and they were out.
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• Glastonbury 2023: The first fans through the gates tell us what they’re looking forward to

  21-06-2023 13:43 via nme.com
  
  NME arrived at Glastonbury 2023 nice and early – but not as early as the fans at the front of the queue to be first into the festival as gates opened. Watch our video interview with the early arrivals above.READ MORE: Check out the full Glastonbury 2023 line-up and stage times hereThousands of fans were present for festival organiser Emily Eavis opening the gates at Worthy Farm this morning (Wednesday June 21) before they made their way on site to set up camp at the iconic Pilton festival.
  
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• Glastonbury 2023 to be run entirely on renewable energy

  21-06-2023 13:24 via nme.com
  
  Organisers at Glastonbury have confirmed that the 2023 installment will be entirely run on renewable energy.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023: the most agonising set clashesThe 2023 edition kicked off today (June 21), with co-organiser Emily Eavis opening the gates to festival-goers earlier this morning. It’s set to see headline slots from Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John, as well as sets from countless other artists.
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• Pharrell Williams supported by A-list friends as he unveils debut Louis Vuitton collection

  21-06-2023 12:41 via music-news.com
  
  Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z also performed their 2003 song Frontin' for the audience.
  
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• Margo Price to indie artists at 2023 Libera awards: “Do no harm but take no shit”

  21-06-2023 12:34 via nme.com
  
  Margo Price offered up some advice to independent artists at the recent Libera Awards 2023 – urging them to “do no harm but take no shit”.
  Last Thursday (June 15), A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) presented the Libera Awards at New York City’s Town Hall. This year’s event was hosted by comedian and rapper Hannibal Burress (aka Eshu Tune) with performances from Sudan Archives and more. NME covered the event’s red carpet and spoke to artists
  
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• Joe Perry would love to do another Aerosmith album

  21-06-2023 12:34 via music-news.com
  
  Joe Perry would love to do another Aerosmith album but admits it would take a lot of work.
  
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• Greta Van Fleet's Josh Kiszka comes out

  21-06-2023 12:34 via music-news.com
  
  Josh Kiszka has revealed he is a member of the LGBTQ community.
  
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• The Hives announce 2024 UK and Ireland tour

  21-06-2023 12:33 via nme.com
  
  The Hives have announced an upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland, set to kick off in Spring 2024. Find a full list of upcoming dates below.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – The Hives’ Howlin’ Pelle AlmqvistThe announcement of the upcoming live shows comes hot on the heels of the band’s ongoing tour with Arctic Monkeys, which has seen them perform at stadiums in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, London and more.
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• Watch Foo Fighters cover Beastie Boys’ ‘Sabotage’ at Bonnaroo

  21-06-2023 12:29 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters covered a snippet of Beastie Boys‘ ‘Sabotage’ during their set at Bonnaroo.READ MORE: Foo Fighters live at Boston Calling: an emotional, deep and gritty returnThe show at this year’s event in Tennessee earlier this week marked the latest of many upcoming festival appearances the band are set to make this summer.
  Cuing bassist Nate Mendel to kick off the 1994 hit’s opening riff, frontman Dave Grohl said: “Fuck, let’s do it – go, Nate, g
  
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