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• Pete Wentz: I can't believe FOB made it

  08-04-2015 16:07 via music-news.com
  
  Pete Wentz felt as though he was learning to ride a bike again after reuniting with Fall Out Boy following their hiatus.
  
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• Meet Songer, The British Star Who Rhymes Over Britney Spears and Says He’s ‘Not A Rapper’

  20-07-2026 18:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  Songer is not from London, remains resolutely independent and fills his albums with confessional bars about mental health. It's all working splendidly
  
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• Melissa Auf der Maur Digs Into Her Archive for First New Music in Over 15 Years

  20-07-2026 18:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  Bass Womb Room will find the Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist pairing previously unreleased demos with new "interludes" composed for an upcoming photo exhibit
  
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• Jessie J reveals 'sad' split from Chanan Safir Colman

  20-07-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  The Price Tag singer shares three-year-old son Sky with the former basketball player.
  
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• Cher Lloyd sparks speculation over Craig Monk marriage

  20-07-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  Cher Lloyd has implied that her marriage is over.
  
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• Brad Paisley defends marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: “One of the least pretentious weddings that I’ve ever seen or ever will see”

  20-07-2026 17:42 via nme.com
  
  Brad Paisley has defended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, saying that it was “one of the least pretentious” ceremonies he has “ever seen or ever will see”.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end announced their engagement last August and tied the knot at a star-studded ceremony at New York’s Madison Square Garden earli
  
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• Jim Gilstrap, ‘Good Times’ Singer and Vocalist for Stevie Wonder and Others, Dead at 79

  20-07-2026 17:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  Gilstrap sang backup for Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Harry Styles, among many others
  
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• Arca announces new album ‘XXXXX’ and ambitious Daniel Sannwald-directed livestream

  20-07-2026 16:00 via nme.com
  
  Arca has announced her new album ‘XXXXX’ alongside an ambitious Daniel Sannwald-directed livestream.READ MORE: Arca – ‘KiCk i’ review: a new high watermark for the wildly innovative producer’s experimental popThe Venezuelan experimental producer will release her eighth studio album on July 31 via XL Recordings – her first new music since her expansive ‘Kick’ pentalogy ended in 2021.
  ‘XXXXX’ is said to be “a body of work that
  
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• Government announce £45million to “turn up” music industry for artists, businesses and children – but what do Andy Burnham’s government need to do now?

  20-07-2026 15:53 via nme.com
  
  The UK government has announced details of a £45million investment to “turn up” the music industry, but attention now turns on the work that needs to be done by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his government.
  While former Mayor Of Manchester Andy Burnham officially entered Downing Street as new Labour leader and UK Prime Minister after the resignation of Keir Starmer today (Monday July 20), last week saw the government reveal their ‘Music Plan’ to bolster their
  
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• 50 Years Ago Today: The Band Warm Up for ‘The Last Waltz’ in Asbury Park

  20-07-2026 15:51 via rollingstone.com
  
  For a much better idea of what a Band concert was like, check out this priceless video from a July 20, 1976, concert in New Jersey
  
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• The Cure and Dogstar close out a weekend of magic and mayhem at Electric Castle 2026

  20-07-2026 15:15 via nme.com
  
  In partnership with Electric Castle 
  Words: David Renshaw and Laura Molloy
  Electric Castle Festival has drawn to a close for another year, after four days straight of 24-hour music and partying. This year, we’ve seen Twenty One Pilots crowdsurfing, Sleaford Mods surprising us with high-octane remixes, Teddy Swims covering rock greats and Yung Lean celebrating his 30th birthday in the grounds of a Transylvanian castle. It’d been one to remember, to say the least.
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• The Cure bring big hits and rare gems to Electric Castle 2026 finale

  20-07-2026 14:42 via nme.com
  
  In partnership with Electric Castle Festival
  The Cure headlined the final day of Romania’s Electric Castle Festival last night (July 19), performing a mix of rarely-played deep cuts and iconic fan favourites – check out the full setlist below.Read More: The Cure – ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ review: a masterful reflection on lossElectric Castle kicked off earlier this week (July 16) with performances from Kneecap, Twenty One Pilots, Teddy Swims, Chase & Status, Noth
  
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• Journey’s Jonathan Cain says Bruce Springsteen is “an annoying, bitter old man” who “should shut up” about politics

  20-07-2026 14:39 via nme.com
  
  Journey‘s Jonathan Cain has slammed Bruce Springsteen as “an annoying, bitter old man” who “should shut up” about politics.READ MORE: ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ review: a bruising boss of a biopicThe multi-instrumentalist made the remarks to The Complete Disaster Network, where he spoke about the importance of keeping politics out of art.
  “Guys like Bruce Springsteen should shut up,” Cain told the podcast. “Honestly, sh
  
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• Tributes paid after death of influential soul singer Ray King – who inspired the ska and 2 Tone movement

  20-07-2026 14:38 via nme.com
  
  Tributes have been paid following the death of soul singer Ray King, an influential artist who helped inspire the ska and 2 Tone movement.
  The artist was born Vibert Cornwall, and played a vital part of the music scene in Coventry having emerged in the ‘70s. News of his passing was confirmed over the weekend, and he was aged 87.
  Having moved from St Vincent in the 1960s, King helped form multiple groups over the years and had bandmates that would later go on to be a part of groups includin
  
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• My Songwriter Friends Weren’t Getting Paid for Their Music. So I Created 3 Hats.

  20-07-2026 14:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  I never planned on starting a music publishing administration company.
  The following comes from 3 Hats Music Publishing, a partner of DMN.
  My name is Mateo Correa, born in the vibrant city of Medellin, Colombia. My parents immigrated with my siblings and me to the United States, where I eventually became a first-generation college graduate. I founded 3 Hats Music Publishing, an independent music publishing administration company built to help songwriters collect every dollar they’re owed.
  
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• Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich admits playing Las Vegas Sphere is 'intimidating'

  20-07-2026 14:00 via music-news.com
  
  Lars Ulrich says Metallica’s upcoming Sphere residency is “overwhelming and f****** intimidating,” admitting the scale of the high-tech shows is both exciting and daunting.
  
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• Liam Gallagher has offered a firm 'NO' in response to calls for new Oasis music

  20-07-2026 14:00 via music-news.com
  
  Liam Gallagher says he won’t risk releasing new Oasis music because he couldn’t handle the “impossible” level of criticism if a new album failed to match their classic hits.
  
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• Rush reportedly in talks for a Las Vegas Sphere residency

  20-07-2026 13:51 via nme.com
  
  Rush are reportedly in talks to lock in a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.READ MORE: Neil Peart obituary, 1952-2020: The Professor of drums who weaved fantasy into rockThe rumours come amid the Canadian prog legends embarking on their ‘Fifty Something’ tour earlier this year, which sees Geddy Lee (vocals, bass) and Alex Lifeson (guitar) team up with drummer Anika Nilles.
  The shows are seeing them break out classics from across their discography, and celebrating the life and lega
  
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• Talk Talk announce ‘The Colour Of Spring’ 40th anniversary reissue cut at half speed

  20-07-2026 13:41 via nme.com
  
  Talk Talk have announced the 40th anniversary reissue of ‘The Colour Of Spring’, cut at half speed.READ MORE: Talk Talk’s Mark Hollis – the NME obituaryThe day before they’re set to reunite for their one-off anniversary gig, the band will officially reissue their seminal third studio album. ‘The Colour Of Spring’ marks a turning point in the band’s discography, away from synths and new wave and into a more experimental, art-rock direction.
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• Liam Gallagher responds to fan’s request for new Oasis album

  20-07-2026 13:04 via nme.com
  
  Liam Gallagher has responded to fans’ requests for a new Oasis album, saying that new music isn’t on the way anytime soon.READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff opening night review: a supersonic reunion for a new generationThe Britpop giants haven’t released an album since 2008’s ‘Dig Out Your Soul’, although fans have become increasingly hopeful for new music following their 2024 reunion and huge ‘Live ‘25’ tour dates.
  In 2024, shortly after news
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy explains the true value of honouring our cultural spaces

  20-07-2026 12:08 via music-news.com
  
  July carries a profound significance for rock and metal music fans worldwide, marking the anniversary of two monumental events: the historic
  
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• Lance Bass 'would’ve been obsessed' with joining New Kids On The Block

  20-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Lance Bass says New Kids On The Block shaped his entire career and admits he once dreamed of being in the group.
  
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• Gracie Abrams dropping two Daughter from Hell bonus tracks

  20-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Gracie Abrams released her third studio album, Daughter from Hell, last week.
  
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• Cara Delevingne: 'I don't think English people like me much'

  20-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Cara Delevingne admitted the two London shows on her tour were the toughest to sell.
  
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• Brad Paisley calls Taylor Swift's nuptials 'one of the least pretentious weddings he's ever seen'

  20-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Brad Paisley was touched to receive an invite to the singer's wedding.
  
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• Twenty One Pilots announce global watch party for new live film ‘More Than We Ever Imagined’

  20-07-2026 11:59 via nme.com
  
  Twenty One Pilots have announced a global watch party for their new concert film More Than We Ever Imagined.READ MORE: Twenty One Pilots live at Mad Cool: alt-rock innovators play their hearts outThe Grammy Award-winning duo announced the live film back in January, when they confirmed that they had teamed up with Trafalgar Releasing, and said that it would chronicle them as they played a career-defining show in Mexico City – playing to 65,000 fans at a sold-out stadium during ‘The Cl
  
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• Lars Ulrich says Metallica’s upcoming Las Vegas Sphere residency feels “overwhelming and fucking intimidating”

  20-07-2026 11:46 via nme.com
  
  Lars Ulrich has said Metallica’s upcoming Las Vegas Sphere residency feels “overwhelming and fucking intimidating”.READ MORE: U2 live in Las Vegas: a dazzling opening night at the $2 billion SphereThe heavy metal band announced their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere last February, which they have now extended into 2027. Ticketholders will hear Metallica perform with Sphere Immersive Sound, and enjoy “multi-sensory 4D technology” at the gigs. The shows are
  
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• Watch KoRn’s Jonathan Davis join Yoshiki for soaring orchestral performance of ‘Freak On A Leash’

  20-07-2026 11:23 via nme.com
  
  KoRn’s Jonathan Davis has joined Yoshiki on stage for an orchestral rendition of the hit ‘Freak On A Leash’. Check it out below.READ MORE: Korn: “On this record, we have grown emotionally. Music is healing to all of us”The appearance took place on Thursday night (July 16), at the first of the two shows Yoshiki has scheduled for the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
  The shows are part of the ‘Yoshiki Classical’ dates, which sees the Japanese singer
  
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• Journey star Jonathan Cain follows Mick Jagger in blasting Bruce Springsteen for bringing up politics

  20-07-2026 11:17 via music-news.com
  
  Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain says celebrities should “shut up” about politics as he defends his own conservative stance.
  
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• Liam Gallagher compares “cuckoo” World Cup halftime show to “a bad trip”

  20-07-2026 11:01 via nme.com
  
  Liam Gallagher has reacted to the “cuckoo” World Cup halftime show.READ MORE: Liam Gallagher: “I sound good. I look cool. I talk from the heart”The Oasis frontman has given his thoughts on the first ever World Cup halftime show, which took place yesterday (July 19). At the World Cup final, Spain triumphed over Argentina to win 1-0.
  Curated by Coldplay‘s Chris Martin, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy performed during th
  
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