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• The Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Lineup Announced

  15-06-2022 23:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Foo Fighters have shared the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert lineup for the US and UK dates. The announcement describes this as the ‘first wave’ of confirmed guests joining the Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts. The concerts will celebrate the life, music, and love of one of the biggest figures in rock music. The Taylor Hawkins […]
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• Jack White’s ‘Frozen Charlotte’ Is a Rage for These Times

  13-07-2026 18:38 via rollingstone.com
  
  White's eighth solo album documents perpetual disorder, challenged connections, and idealism under siege. It's also a kick-ass rock record
  
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• Warner Music Eyes Dismissal in AFM’s Gen AI Lawsuit, Says the ‘Claim Depends on a Contractual Right and Rate That Do Not Exist’

  13-07-2026 18:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Warner Music Group (WMG) is officially looking to toss the breach of contract lawsuit filed against it by the AFM, maintaining, among other things, that the agreement at the case’s center “does not cover AI licenses.”
  WMG recently shed light on its dismissal arguments when requesting a related pre-motion conference. As first reported by DMN, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) in June accused the major label (and Universal Music)
  
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• L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, Launches GoFundMe

  13-07-2026 18:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  Finch will miss the upcoming North American leg of L7's Last Hurrah tour after undergoing multiple surgeries
  
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• Jay-Z Concert Delayed by Gatecrashers Who ‘Stormed Over Ticketholders’

  13-07-2026 16:49 via rollingstone.com
  
  What was supposed to be a 9:00 p.m. start time on Sunday night was pushed back until after midnight after the security incident
  
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• Mastodon announce first new album in five years ‘Marrow Deep’ with blistering Josh Homme-featuring single ‘Snakes For Dinner’

  13-07-2026 16:42 via nme.com
  
  Mastodon have announced their first album in five years ‘Marrow Deep’, and shared new single ‘Snakes For Dinner’ featuring Josh Homme.READ MORE: Mastodon interview: “We don’t talk about our feelings with each other, we just put them in the lyrics”The long-awaited new album is set for an August 28 release via Loma Vista Recordings, and you can pre-order/pre-save it here. A press release promises that the follow up to 2021’s ‘Hushed and Gr
  
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• Jalen Ngonda on his love of Arctic Monkeys: “It was very influential in the songs I was writing”

  13-07-2026 16:24 via nme.com
  
  Jalen Ngonda has spoken to NME about his love of Arctic Monkeys, which began with their classic 2013 album ‘AM’. Watch the full interview above.
  The 32-year-old soul singer was speaking backstage at Mad Cool 2026, ahead of him opening the main stage on the final day of the Madrid festival. He noted that ‘AM’ was released around the time that he moved to Liverpool from his hometown of Wheaton, Maryland.
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• Cage The Elephant kick off “new chapter” with ‘Beaches in Tennessee’, their first new music in two years: “We realised there’s still room to evolve and push ourselves”

  13-07-2026 16:01 via nme.com
  
  Cage The Elephant have kicked off a “new chapter” with the release of ‘Beaches in Tennessee’, their first new music in two years – check it out below.READ MORE: Cage The Elephant on supporting Oasis: “That whole Manchester scene had a lasting effect on us”Built around Brad Shultz’s guitar, the central plea of the new track sees his brother Matt sing: “Somebody take me home/ I’m not the enemy/ I’m going back to those beaches in Ten
  
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• Lewis Capaldi concludes historic BST Hyde Park run with surprise duet

  13-07-2026 15:40 via music-news.com
  
  Lewis Capaldi headlined the second of two consecutive sold-out nights at American Express presents BST Hyde Park, playing to a massive crowd
  
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• Mastodon Preview New Album With Rousing Single ‘Snakes For Dinner’

  13-07-2026 15:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  Grammy-winning rock band will release Marrow Deep, their ninth studio album, next month
  
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• Pixies respond to Dave Grohl’s claim that ‘Surfer Rosa’ is “the perfect record”

  13-07-2026 15:17 via nme.com
  
  Pixies have responded to Dave Grohl’s recent claim that their seminal debut ‘Surfer Rosa’ is “the perfect record”. Watch the full interview above.
  Grohl made the comments during an appearance on BBC Radio 6Music earlier this month, when he was asked to choose the album he considered to be a masterpiece.He then named the alt-rock legends’ 1988 debut and explained: “I love that record so much for a number of reasons. One, it was produced by the almighty St
  
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• CRB Officially Posts Proposed Phonorecords V Settlement for Comment, Sets August 10th Objection Deadline

  13-07-2026 14:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Washington, D.C.’s James Madison Memorial Building, which houses the U.S. Copyright Office. Photo Credit: UpstateNYer
  Two weeks later, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has officially made the proposed Phonorecords V “Subpart B” settlement available for comment, and the opposing parties now have until August 10th to weigh in.The CRB quietly kicked off Phono V’s settlement-comment period this past Friday, after June’s end brought a proposed Subpart B agreement betwee
  
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• CRB Officially Posts Proposed Phonorecords V Settlement for Comment — Eminem Publisher Eight Mile Style, Songwriters Guild, Others Demand Higher Rates

  13-07-2026 14:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Washington, D.C.’s James Madison Memorial Building, which houses the U.S. Copyright Office. Photo Credit: UpstateNYer
  Two weeks later, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has officially made the proposed Phonorecords V “Subpart B” settlement available for comment, and the opposing parties now have until August 10th to weigh in.
  The CRB quietly kicked off Phono V’s settlement-comment period this past Friday, after June’s end brought a proposed Subpart B agreement betwe
  
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• Watch Jay-Z bring out Eminem, Rihanna, and Pharrell at Yankee Stadium nights two and three

  13-07-2026 14:33 via nme.com
  
  Jay-Z has played nights two and three of his massive three-night run at Yankee Stadium, and brought out huge names including Eminem, Rihanna, and Pharrell as special guests.READ MORE: Made In America 2019: 10 top performances from Jay-Z’s Philly festival to revisit onlineThe two dates came after the rapper kicked off the first show celebrating the 30th anniversary of his 1996 album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ on Friday (July 11). That date was a family affair, with his wife Beyonc&eacut
  
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• Watch Jay-Z bring out Eminem, Rihanna, and Pharrell at Yankee Stadium nights 2 and 3

  13-07-2026 14:33 via nme.com
  
  Jay-Z has played nights two and three of his massive three-night run at Yankee Stadium, and brought out huge names including Eminem, Rihanna, and Pharrell as special guests.READ MORE: Made In America 2019: 10 top performances from Jay-Z’s Philly festival to revisit onlineThe two dates came after the rapper kicked off the first show celebrating the 30th anniversary of his 1996 album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ on Friday (July 11). That date was a family affair, with his wife Beyonc&eacut
  
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• Ariana Grande pulls out of ‘American Horror Story’ role due to tour commitments

  13-07-2026 14:05 via nme.com
  
  Ariana Grande has pulled out of the new season of American Horror Story due to touring commitments.
  The singer and actress joined the cast of the upcoming 13th run of the anthology show last year, though it is now being reported that production dates for the show were moved to a point where they conflicted with her current ’Eternal Sunshine’ tour – though she hadn’t shot any scenes (via Deadline).
  Grande’s tour, her first since 2019, began last month, and is current
  
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• Jay-Z Rocks Yankee Stadium Till 3 A.M. at Epic ‘Extra Innings’ Show

  13-07-2026 13:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  After overcrowding led to a severely delayed start, Jay put on an unforgettable show, complete with appearances from Beyoncé, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, Clipse, Usher, and more. 
  
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• Jay-Z Rocks Yankee Stadium ‘Til 3 a.m. at Epic ‘Extra Innings’ Show

  13-07-2026 13:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  After overcrowding led to a severely delayed start, Jay put on an unforgettable show, complete with appearances from Beyoncé, Rihanna, Pharrell, Clipse, Usher, and more 
  
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• Garbage don kilts as Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to the band at their last ever Scottish gig

  13-07-2026 13:18 via nme.com
  
  Garbage played a huge show at Edinburgh Castle over the weekend – check out a full setlist and what went down below.READ MORE: Garbage’s Shirley Manson: “I don’t have to be young, I don’t have to be sexy – if you cancel me, you cancel me”The Scottish-American band were the final headliners of the iconic venue’s summer concert series, and took to the stage on Saturday (July 11) to storm through hits like ‘Vow’, ‘Stupid Girl&rs
  
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• Rihanna jokes 'I'm rusty' as she returns to the stage with Jay-Z

  13-07-2026 13:00 via music-news.com
  
  Rihanna’s surprise return to the stage made up for the lengthy delay fans faced at Yankee Stadium.
  
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• Could Queen tour again? Here's what Roger Taylor had to say...

  13-07-2026 13:00 via music-news.com
  
  Roger Taylor says a future Queen reunion is “more down to” Brian May, as the guitarist continues to take things easier following his 2024 stroke.
  
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• Watch Andy Burnham blind-rank his favourite bands – including Oasis, The Smiths, Wolf Alice and more

  13-07-2026 12:57 via nme.com
  
  Andy Burnham has blind-ranked his favourite British bands, including Oasis, Elbow, The Smiths and Wolf Alice. Check out what he had to say below.READ MORE: Andy Burnham on how Manchester is “galvanising” the music industry against Westminster’s “deaf ears”The former Greater Manchester Mayor is now on course to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister, following the PM announcing his resignation last month.
  For a while now, Burnham has been linked wit
  
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• Gerard Way pauses My Chemical Romance’s Wembley Stadium show to talk about ‘Baldur’s Gate’

  13-07-2026 12:57 via nme.com
  
  My Chemical Romance played their third and final headline show at London’s Wembley Stadium over the weekend – with vocalist Gerard Way interrupting the gig to talk about Baldur’s Gate.READ MORE: My Chemical Romance live in Liverpool: prodigal sons of emo make tragedy transcendentalMy Chemical Romance are currently on the European leg of their ‘Long Live The Black Parade’ anniversary tour. The show sees the band performing the classic emo album in full, before they p
  
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• Watch Placebo’s Brian Molko, Peaches and Nadine Shah cover David Bowie classics at London Southbank Centre ‘Ziggy Stardust’ celebration

  13-07-2026 12:02 via nme.com
  
  Placebo‘s Brian Molko, Peaches, Nadine Shah and more have come together to cover David Bowie classics at London Southbank Centre. Check out footage from the night below.READ MORE: Placebo: “David Bowie taught me how to be a better person”Held on Saturday night (July 11), the show at Southbank came in celebration of ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’ – Bowie’s hugely successful, boundary-pushing fifth album.
  At the one-off show, British solo artist, cl
  
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• Tom Morello announces passing of mother Mary: “Forever with the Rebels of Light and Song”

  13-07-2026 12:01 via nme.com
  
  Tom Morello has announced the passing of his mother, Mary Morello, at the age of 102.Read More: Tom Morello: “In the past, I’ve wanted to use music as a battering ram for social justice”The Rage Against The Machine guitarist shared news of her passing on social media Sunday night (July 12), writing: “Mary Morello is forever with the Rebels of Light & Song. (1923-2026).” His post was met with an outpouring of well-wishes from names across the music industry,
  
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• Jelly Roll admits 'stress eating' has impacted his weight-loss journey

  13-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  In January, Jelly Roll announced that he had reached his goal weight of 265 pounds (120 kilograms).
  
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• Jay-Z's third Yankee Stadium show delayed for hours due to security breach

  13-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Jay-Z issued an apology and told fans he didn't want to start the show and risk them getting "trampled".
  
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• ‘Michael’ becomes first biopic to make $1billion at the box office

  13-07-2026 11:23 via nme.com
  
  Michael has officially become the first biopic to make $1billion at the box office.Read More: ‘Michael’ review: safe, shiny reminder of the King Of Pop’s musical geniusThe film, which follows the life of Michael Jackson, features the late singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson portraying the star, following the beginning of his career in the Jackson 5 up until the ‘Bad’ world tour in the late 1980s.
  After debuting to the largest-ever opening weekend for a biopic
  
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• System Of A Down with Queens Of The Stone Age at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: stage times revealed

  13-07-2026 11:01 via nme.com
  
  System Of A Down are set to kick off their UK tour dates later today (Monday July 13) with Queens Of The Stone Age and Acid Bath. Check out the stage times below.READ MORE: System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian: “We are not living in a just world” The shows will be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight and Wednesday (July 15), and follow on from Serj Tankian and co. kicking off the European leg of the tour in Sweden last month, before following it up with shows in Berlin, Du
  
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• Ringo Starr says Beatles had one rule on long van rides: 'own up to the fart'

  13-07-2026 11:00 via music-news.com
  
  Ringo Starr marked his 86th birthday with hilarious Beatles memories and a fresh vow to keep touring forever.
  
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