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BIGBANG Returns to London After 14 Years: How the Trio Kept T.O.P.'s Place in "Still Life"
BIGBANG, now a three-member lineup, performed in London on September 26, marking their first time back on a UK stage in 14 years. Their 20th anniversary tour XX: Cosmos leaned heavily on past hits, and the closing track "Still Life" still preserves the original rap verse from departed member T.O.P.
Severe Weather Cancels Ed Sheeran's Two Gillette Stadium Shows, Closing the Book on Macklemore Controversy
Ed Sheeran was slated to play two shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium, but they were called off due to severe weather warnings from a powerful East Coast nor'easter, which also forced the cancellation of multiple major music events in New York and Philadelphia.
Recovering from Stroke, Michael Kiwanuka Announces New Album — Self-Produced 'FUDGE' Captures His Pre-Illness Playfulness
Michael Kiwanuka has confirmed he suffered a stroke earlier this year and is currently in recovery, while simultaneously announcing his first self-produced album in 13 years, 'FUDGE,' set for release on October 23, capturing his creative state before the illness struck.
Boys Noize Returns After Five Years with New Album 《7LLVSION》, Lead Single Features ZEP
Electronic artist Boys Noize (Alex Ridha) has announced his new solo album 《7LLVSION》, set for release on November 6th, alongside the release of his single 〈1+1+1〉 featuring Rotterdam underground artist ZEP.
The Prodigy's "Breathe" Turns 30, 12" Vinyl Reissue Drops November 13
The Prodigy have announced a 12" vinyl reissue of their classic single "Breathe" to mark its 30th anniversary, featuring the original track, an instrumental version, and two remixes, set for release via XL Recordings on November 13.
Slipknot's Mysterious Red Poster Lands in 10 Cities Worldwide, Website Hides Numbers 9 and 28
A Slipknot poster with a black S on red background simultaneously appeared in ten cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Mexico City. The official mystery website seems to point toward a tour announcement on September 28.
Danny Brown to Perform Full Album Live for the First Time: 10th Anniversary Tour and Reissue of "Atrocity Exhibition"
Danny Brown will release a 10th anniversary reissue of "Atrocity Exhibition" on November 13, and for the first time ever, perform the album front to back at shows in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Austin. Tickets go on sale September 24.
Tom Morello's New Album Teams Up with Kneecap, Son Writes the Riffs — His Own "State of the Union"
Tom Morello drops his 22nd solo album, "Everyone Gets Everything They Want," teaming up with Kneecap on the single "Unconquered." His 15-year-old son Roman also contributes riffs to the record, out September 25.
She Says Elden Ring Saved Her Life, So She Wrote an Entire Album About It
Noctule, the solo project of former Svalbard frontwoman Serena Cherry, will release its Elden Ring-themed album Extinguish Thy Flame on September 25, with each track corresponding to a boss from the game.
Gurriers Land NME Cover, Explain Their Rage and Romance Through a Film Soundtrack Playlist
Dublin punk band Gurriers are this week's NME Cover feature, and they've dropped an exclusive film soundtrack playlist with picks ranging from Eraserhead to Lost In Translation.
95-Year-Old William Shatner Belts Out "Enter Sandman," Heavy Metal Debut Warms Up Crowd for Riot Fest
"Star Trek" actor William Shatner performed six songs at Chicago's Park West, covering Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and Motörhead, as a warm-up show ahead of his official Riot Fest performance the next day.
Bassist Rushed to Hospital, Papa Roach Cancels Louder Than Life Set Last Minute
Papa Roach bassist Tobin Esperance is unable to perform due to a health "emergency," forcing the band to cancel their headline set at the Louder Than Life festival on September 19. They've announced a return to the stage in November.
Daydream Plus Brings Their NES Cartridge Album to Streaming, So You Finally Don't Need a Console to Hear the 8-Bit Remix
Emo math-rock band Daydream Plus's video game remix album "Extended Forecast" was originally only available as an NES cartridge — now it's officially on streaming platforms, and the cartridge has announced a second restock.
Hayley Williams Backs Departing Artists with Opening Set, Adding to Macklemore's Ed Sheeran Tour Exit Fallout
After the mass exodus of Ed Sheeran's tour openers, Hayley Williams loaded her own New York show's opening set with songs from every artist who walked away, making her stance clear through music alone.
Oasis Announces 38-Date 2027 World Tour, With an 11-Night Manchester Homecoming Run
Oasis has confirmed the Oasis Live '27 tour for 2027, spanning 38 dates across Scotland, the UK, mainland Europe, and the US, with an 11-show hometown run in Manchester. Tickets will be handled through a registration-and-code system.
Charli XCX Comes Clean on Her Six-Date Tour: "Touring Is Emotionally and Physically Really Hard for Me"
Charli XCX announced just six shows for her 2027 'Music, Fashion, Film' UK and European tour, and when fans pushed back, she took to Instagram to address it herself, admitting the toll touring takes on her mind and body.
Mike Flanagan's "Carrie" series remake trailer drops, bullying scenes move into the social media era
Stephen King's classic horror novel "Carrie" gets its fifth adaptation, this time as a TV series helmed by Mike Flanagan, premiering on Prime October 7. The trailer shows the story's focus shifting toward social media bullying and a more mournful tone.
This Is Lorelei's New Album 'The Singer in My Band': A Confession Born on the Road
Nate Amos releases a new album as This Is Lorelei, "The Singer in My Band," out September 11 via Matador. It's his first album written entirely on tour, marking a shift in his writing from autobiographical confession to character-driven storytelling, with his father joining in on banjo.
Harry Styles Announces Final Dates for "Together, Together" Tour: Hitting London, Rome, and LA in 2027, With Kylie Minogue, LCD Soundsystem Taking Turns Opening
In a letter to fans, Harry Styles said "tomorrow's announcement will be the final cities" — and the next day, he revealed the 2027 tour finale lineup, with Kylie Minogue, LCD Soundsystem, Tears for Fears, and more taking turns opening. Here's everything on ticket dates and locations.
Bearface Rebrands as Ciarán, Returns: The Show Where Phones Got Confiscated in a Church, and the Album That's Four Years Late
Once the guy who closed out BROCKHAMPTON albums with tearjerker ballads as Bearface, he's now going by his real name, Ciarán. His new album *Róisín* drops November 6 via Ninja Tune — it took him nearly four years to figure out what he actually wanted to make.
Radiohead Drummer Philip Selway Backs New Fund to Bring Mental Health Support to Small and Mid-Sized Touring Crews
Radiohead drummer Philip Selway has joined Live Nation, AEG International and others in funding the Music Industry Therapy Collective's new Pay It Forward Fund, giving resource-strapped small and mid-sized touring teams access to professional mental health support.
'South Park' Wins Emmy, Trolls Trump: "Finally Got Your Trophy"
"South Park" took home the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program, and the show's official Instagram wasted no time trolling Trump with an image of him, pants down at his ankles, clutching the trophy — a nod to his history of Emmy nominations that never turned into wins.
Paying $500 Extra for GTA 6? PS5 Pro Shortage Puts Adult Gamers to the Test
Grand Theft Auto 6 is confirmed for November 19, but the PS5 Pro is now out of stock in multiple countries, with US resale prices hitting as high as $1,400. Getting the best visuals for a game 13 years in the making now comes with a price tag harder to justify than expected.
Opening Act Turns Political Statement: Macklemore's "Free Palestine" Sparks Controversy at Ed Sheeran Tour
Macklemore called for "Free Palestine" and performed "Hind's Hall" during his opening set for Ed Sheeran's tour, prompting the Israeli-American Council to launch a petition demanding he be removed from the tour lineup.
Marie Davidson Turns Flight Delay Boredom Into Poetry Collection "Traveler's Faith"
Montreal electronic artist Marie Davidson has channeled her frustration with airlines into a poetry collection titled "Traveler's Faith," out September 1st, featuring lyrics shared with "City Of Clowns" alongside photos from her travels.
Canadian Rap Newcomer bronclair Weaves "Pride and Prejudice" and Chess Into Love Songs
From Sally Rooney novels to chess terminology, bronclair channels everyday emotional unease into melodic rap. The FADER's interview series "The Opener" captures this rising star's creative logic and life details.
Oasis Fish and Chip Shop Video Decoded by Fans as Glasgow Coordinates
Oasis's official account dropped a video with a fish and chip shop backdrop and a TV playing "Little By Little," and fans pieced together numbers from shop flyers to spell out Celtic Park's coordinates, sparking speculation about a 2027 tour hint.
'Eyes Wide Shut' Missing 20 Minutes Rumor: Kubrick's Daughter Speaks Out Personally
The long-rumored mystery cut footage from "Eyes Wide Shut" has been linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Stanley Kubrick's daughter, Vivian Kubrick, posted a lengthy statement on X detailing what she knows—and doesn't know.
George R.R. Martin's "The Mad King" Sells Out Stratford Run, Heading to London in 2027
George R.R. Martin's "Game of Thrones" prequel stage play, "The Mad King," produced in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company, is moving to London in 2027 after selling out its entire Stratford run.
'Choosin' Texas' Streaming Champion City Isn't in Texas — It's Sydney
Spotify data shows that for Ella Langley's chart-topping country hit sweeping the US, the hottest streaming city this summer wasn't in Texas — not even Dallas could beat out Sydney and Brisbane. Meanwhile, the song has now spent 20 straight weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.