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• Lupe Fiasco Remixes SZA And Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Babylon’

  02-03-2016 22:32
  
  Lupe Fiasco releases his remix to SZA and Kendrick Lamar's "Babylon."
  
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• The Guest List tackle modern masculinity on sweeping single ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’

  03-07-2026 17:53 via nme.com
  
  The Guest List have shared a new single, ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’ – you can listen to it below.
  The song will appear on the Manchester indie band’s debut studio album, ‘Something Real’, which is due for release on August 28.vil Is Kind’
  Inspired by frustrations witnessed at a football match, the brooding anthem channels the tension of modern masculinity. ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’ also tackles themes of loneliness and resentment, bred b
  
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• Shakira Is Raising Money for Venezuela Through FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

  03-07-2026 17:20 via rollingstone.com
  
  $500,000 will go to children whose education has been impacted by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, the musician shared in a social media video
  
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• New indie supergroup M.O.T.H.E.R.: “I wanted it to be the guitar version of N.E.R.D.”

  03-07-2026 17:11 via nme.com
  
  M.O.T.H.E.R. – the new collaborative band helmed by Robbie Furze of The Big Pink and currently featuring Jamie T and Jamie Hince of The Kills – have given their first proper interview, talking to NME about the emotional origins of the project, their aim to be “the guitar version of N.E.R.D.”, and their hit-list of future collaborators.READ MORE: The Big Pink return after a decade with ‘No Angels’: “It’s true to what we stand for”Revealing the
  
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• Watch Dave Mustaine call out “fucking dickhead” journalist at Megadeth show

  03-07-2026 17:01 via nme.com
  
  Dave Mustaine called out a journalist on stage at a recent Megadeth show, labelling him a “fucking dickhead”. Watch the video below.READ MORE: Dave Mustaine tells us Megadeth’s farewell album will cause a “renaissance”: “It’s going to smack people upside of their earholes”The moment occurred during the metal band’s concert in Helsinki, Finland, last Friday (June 26), according to Loudwire.
  Following a live airing of the 1993 track ‘Angr
  
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• Madonna, Destin Conrad, Rico Nasty, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

  03-07-2026 16:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
  
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• Margo Price Surprise-Releases ‘Days of Unrest’ Mixtape of Protest Songs

  03-07-2026 16:14 via rollingstone.com
  
  Hear singer's rendition of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee (Plane Crash at Los Gatos)" alongside Joan Baez and Memphis Mariachi
  
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• Snow Patrol honoured as inaugural recipients of Official Charts Hall Of Fame Award

  03-07-2026 16:02 via music-news.com
  
  Snow Patrol have officially been named the first-ever recipients of the brand-new Official Charts Hall of Fame Award. Launched by
  
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• Sienna Spiro Makes a Hopeful But Hesitant Debut on ‘Visitor’

  03-07-2026 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The 20-year-old singer mulls over deep feelings of disconnect and impermanence in life and love, but her writing doesn't quite match the fervor in her voice
  
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• Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds reveal set times for Brighton Preston Park gig

  03-07-2026 15:46 via nme.com
  
  Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have shared the full stage times for their huge gig in Brighton this month. Check them out below.READ MORE: Nick Cave interview: “There’s no metric that says virtuousness makes good art”Cave and co. are set to play a big homecoming show at the seaside city’s Preston Park on Friday July 31, as part of the band’s current UK and European headline tour.
  Opening for the Bad Seeds on the day will be The Flaming Lips, Engli
  
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• Paul Dano, Shailene Woodley and Oscar Isaac join Mumford & Sons in new video for ‘Here’

  03-07-2026 15:39 via nme.com
  
  Mumford & Sons have shared a star-studded new video for ‘Here’, featuring Paul Dano, Shailene Woodley and Oscar Isaac – watch it below.READ MORE: Mumford & Sons tell us about their 2026 BST Hyde Park show and new album ‘Prizefighter’: “We’re all fired up”The track is lifted from the band’s sixth studio album ‘Prizefighter’, which was released earlier this year and went to Number One in the UK.
  
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• Low Cut Connie’s All-Inclusive, All-American Protest Music

  03-07-2026 15:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  On the new album Livin' in the USA, singer-songwriter Adam Weiner shows you how to protest and party at the same time
  
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• Yungblud shares statement after industry plant accusations and tearful message to fans at Bludfest: “This community is created by us, for all of us”

  03-07-2026 15:09 via nme.com
  
  Yungblud has celebrated his “beautiful community” after revealing that he broke down following his recent performance at BludFest.READ MORE: Yungblud – ‘Idols’ and ‘Idols II’ review: a king-sized statement from the crown prince of rockThe Doncaster artist (real name Dominic Harrison) shared footage on his Instagram on Wednesday (July 1) from his headline set at BludFest 2026 in Czechia on June 27, showing him becoming visibly emotional while speakin
  
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• Kratter v. Spotify Venue Battle Intensifies — Artist and Attorney Fires Back Against Transfer Request, Demands Legal Fees

  03-07-2026 15:05 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Sydney Riggs
  Artist Mark Kratter’s “undisclosed filtering practices” lawsuit against Spotify has gotten very ugly, very fast: Moments after the DSP moved to shift the case to federal court, Kratter has fired back against the “frivolous” request and demanded attorney’s fees for his trouble.
  We covered Spotify’s straightforward notice of removal yesterday. In short, citing potential damages of over $75,000, the streaming platform filed to tra
  
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• Watch Devo’s Gerald Casale Viciously Scorch Trump in Twisted ‘Just Do It!’ Video

  03-07-2026 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Devo co-founder says that Donald Trump represents a society so devolved that it stuns even him. "What has happened here far surpasses our worst prognostications," he says
  
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• 50 Songs For 50 States

  03-07-2026 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  To honor America’s 250th birthday, we pick a favorite song for every state in the Union
  
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• Bob Vylan to sue BBC for “placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit” after Glastonbury controversy

  03-07-2026 14:00 via nme.com
  
  Bob Vylan have said they are taking legal action against the BBC following the fallout from their controversial Glastonbury 2025 set.READ MORE: Bob Vylan: “We’ve been screaming about these topics at the top of our lungs for years. Why has it taken this long?”The duo performed on the West Holts Stage at Worthy Farm last June, with their set being streamed live on the BBC. During the performance, frontman Bobby Vylan led the crowd in c
  
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• More acts added to line-up for Deftones’ stacked All Points East x Outbreak London show

  03-07-2026 13:59 via nme.com
  
  All Points East has announced more acts for Deftones‘ huge Outbreak Fest in London. Find all the details below.READ MORE: Deftones’ Chino Moreno on longevity, creativity and making music that lives foreverThe Sacramento metal band will top the bill at Victoria Park on Sunday August 23 as part of a special APE x Outbreak event.
  They were initially joined on the line-up by IDLES, Amyl & The Sniffers, Esdeekid, JPEGMAFIA, ¥øu$Uk€ ¥uk1mat$U, Basement,&nb
  
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• Madonna’s ‘Bring Your Love’ is “about saying ‘fuck you’ to doubters”, reveals Stuart Price

  03-07-2026 13:15 via nme.com
  
  Madonna‘s recent single ‘Bring Your Love’ is about the star “saying ‘fuck you’ to [her] doubters”, according to producer Stuart Price.
  The song – featuring Sabrina Carpenter – appears on the Queen Of Pop’s new album ‘Confessions II’, which was released today (Friday July 3).READ MORE: Madonna – ‘Confessions II’ review: Queen Of Pop digs deep on thrilling return to the dancefloorPrice was recruited by Madonn
  
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• Natasha Bedingfield reveals she's become 'better' with age

  03-07-2026 13:00 via music-news.com
  
  Natasha Bedingfield, who released debut album Unwritten back in 2004, has insisted she has only improve as an artist over the years.
  
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• Madonna and daughter Lola delve into 'pain' of fame in emotional new song

  03-07-2026 13:00 via music-news.com
  
  Madonna's new album Confession II features a powerful duet with her daughter Lourdes 'Lola' Leon.
  
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• Pharrell Williams doesn’t want you to think that he’s capable of “frustration”, Seth Rogen reveals

  03-07-2026 12:10 via nme.com
  
  Seth Rogen has claimed Pharrell Williams confronted him about an interview where he said the ‘Happy’ singer was “frustrated”.READ MORE: Beyoncé – ‘Lion King: The Gift’ reviewThe comedy actor is currently appearing in The Invite, which centres around an awkward dinner party between neighbours. Promoting the film for Entertainment Weekly, he and co-star Olivia Wilde discussed awkward moments at dinner parties, and the unique anecdote came up.
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• New York Knicks player denies being invited to Taylor Swift wedding

  03-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Josh Hart branded the report as "fake news".
  
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• Steve Coogan and Andy Burnham set for events at Manchester’s Beyond The Music 2026

  03-07-2026 11:53 via nme.com
  
  Steve Coogan and Andy Burnham are set to participate in events for Manchester’s Beyond The Music 2026. Find all the details below.READ MORE: “The industry needs to do more to give back”: Andy Burnham, Lisa Nandy and more address grassroots venue crisis at Beyond The Music 2024This year’s edition of the festival is due to take place across multiple spaces within MediaCity in Salford between October 6 and 9.
  BMT’s core ethos is to “raise, discuss and solve some
  
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• Charli XCX discusses her Indian heritage: “It’s difficult to place yourself and to understand your identity”

  03-07-2026 11:53 via nme.com
  
  Charli XCX has opened up about her Indian heritage, saying it can be “difficult” to understand her “identity” as a mixed-race person.READ MORE: Charli XCX – ‘Wuthering Heights’ review: delicious gothic pop for a winter of yearningThe singer, born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, was speaking on Nicky Reardon’s Nicky At Night podcast while discussing her upcoming album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, which is set for release on July 24.
  On recent
  
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• Liam Gallagher tells England fans to “keep the biblical vibrations going” with ‘Wonderwall’ as he predicts Mexico score

  03-07-2026 11:06 via nme.com
  
  Liam Gallagher has told England fans to “keep the biblical vibrations going” with Oasis‘ ‘Wonderwall’ ahead of the team’s World Cup game against Mexico.
  England clinched a late victory in the nail-biting knockout match on Wednesday night (July 1), sending Thomas Tuchel’s side into the last 16. Captain Harry Kane eventually secured a 2-1 win against DR Congo, who had taken a 1-0 lead in the first six minutes.READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff opening n
  
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• Canada to make Eurovision debut in 2027

  03-07-2026 11:04 via nme.com
  
  Canada will compete in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in Bulgaria next year.
  The 71st edition of the show is set to go down in Sofia next May, after Dara was victorious in the 2026 contest for her home country with her song bhangra-inflected earworm ‘Bangaranga’.
  The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises the contest, and broadcasters CBC/Radio-Canada confirmed on Wednesday (July 1) that Canada will make its deb
  
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• Weezer promise 'happy medium' of Blue Album and Pinkerton for 'violent' new LP

  03-07-2026 11:00 via music-news.com
  
  Weezer are going back to their roots for the Gold Album.
  
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• My Chemical Romance announce special London release party during Wembley Stadium run

  03-07-2026 11:00 via music-news.com
  
  My Chemical Romance will take over BOXPARK Wembley to celebrate the release of Danger Days (Deluxe Edition)
  
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• More of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding guestlist and schedule revealed as couple donate $26million to charities and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals his favourite songs

  03-07-2026 10:39 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported wedding schedule has been revealed, with more than 1,000 guests expected at Madison Square Garden.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe couple, who announced their engagement last August, are reportedly set to celebrate their wedding at the New York venue this weekend, with a city permit obtained by the Associated Press outlining the schedu
  
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