Music

Beastie Boys’ classic 1994 album, Ill Communication, is getting a special deluxe edition reissue on vinyl to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The remastered 3xLP set resurrects a rare version of Ill Communication that was originally released as a limited run in 2009. It includes 12 bonus tracks—including rarities, a live version of Check your Head’s

Maya Hawke has admitted that she is “comfortable with not deserving” the life she has because of her parents’ background. The Stranger Things actor and musician is the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman and emphasised that her relationship with them is “positive” which “supersedes anything anyone can say about it”. She has also worked with

LCD Soundsystem just wrapped up a tour of North America, and the James Murphy band has now announced residencies at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall and Hollywood Palladium. The concerts take place in the autumn. See LCD Soundsystem’s tour dates below. LCD Soundsystem last held court at the Hollywood Palladium in 2017, following

Skepta has put out an open casting call for models to feature in his next MAINS fashion runway show. In a tweet published yesterday (May 31), the grime MC – real name Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr. – revealed that his clothing line MAINS is set for a new runway show in September, and he’s looking

Representatives for Live Nation announced today that the Jennifer Lopez US Summer 2024 Tour ‘THIS IS ME…LIVE’ is canceled, citing …“Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.” For those who purchased through Ticketmaster, tickets will automatically be refunded – there is nothing further fans need to do. For

Megan Thee Stallion‘s attorneys have responded to the “sensationalist” work harassment lawsuit filed against her last month. READ MORE: On the cover – Megan Thee Stallion: “I’m really working on my dynasty right now” Back in April, camera man Emilio Garcia accused Thee Stallion – real name Megan Pete – and her management Roc Nation

Meshell Ndegeocello has announced her second album for Blue Note Records. The new album is a tribute to James Baldwin and will be released on the 100th anniversary of the iconic author’s birth, August 2. Below, listen to the first two singles from the album, “Travel” and “Raise the Roof.” Ndegeocello’s new album, No More

Halsey seems to be teasing a new musical era around the slogan, ‘For My Last Trick’. A new website has appeared under the name here and it features a number of vintage-themed items and stickers with phrases including ‘Master Mystifier’, ‘You Won’t Find Me Here’, ‘Southern Belle’, ‘Candy’ and more. Fans online are speculating that

Vince Staples’ Netflix series, The Vince Staples Show, is coming back for a second season. “The Vince Staples Show is back!” Staples exclaimed in a statement to Tudum.com. “The people have spoken and the most riveting, captivating, and polarizing show on Netflix is returning for Season 2. Get ready for hijinks that only a mother

Wilco‘s Jeff Tweedy has joined Bleachers to cover Lana Del Rey‘s ‘Margaret’ – watch the moment below. Bleachers performed in Chicago on Saturday (May 25), where they unveiled a special guest to perform with them. That’s when Tweedy arrived on stage, where he and the band sang a cover of Del Rey’s ‘Margaret’. ‘Margaret’ was

After sharing the Wild God title song in March, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds are back with another single from the new album. The track, “Frogs,” was one of the first songs that Nick Cave wrote for his album, and it includes allusions to the biblical story of Cain and Abel. Listen to “Frogs”

The May/June 2024 issue of NME Magazine, with Royel Otis on the cover, is out now – here’s how to buy your copy. Having first launched in 1952, NME’s last printed edition of the weekly incarnation of the magazine ceased in 2018. The July/August 2023 issue marked NME’s return to print as a bi-monthly global

Clairo will play a handful of concerts in Los Angeles and New York in support of her third studio album, Charm. The singer-songwriter’s California residency is at the Fonda Theatre, and her New York residency will take place at Webster Hall. See Clairo’s tour dates below. Charm is out July 12. Clairo recently released the

A Drake fan has replaced the AI voices of Tupac and Snoop Dogg with Drizzy’s own voice in a viral fan edit of ‘Taylor Made Freestyle‘. READ MORE: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud: the full timeline Released on April 19 as a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, ‘Taylor Made Freestyle’ featured the AI voices of

Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, the Wu-Tang Clan album whose sole copy was purchased by Martin Shkreli in 2015 and later resold at auction, will receive its first public playbacks at listening events next month. The series takes place at Australia’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) as part of its Namedropping exhibition.

D:Ream have spoken to NME about their shocked reaction to their 1993 hit ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ returning to the charts after being played over Rishi Sunak announcing a general election in a downpour – and how it has led to them being asked to play Glastonbury 2024. READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Professor

In 2021, Spotify launched Car Thing, making the product available in the United States the following year. The device was described as “a new smart player that fills your car with music, news, entertainment, talk, and more.” The product is now being discontinued and will cease to be operational. The Car Thing expires on Monday,

Pom Poko have shared a new single, ‘Growing Story’ and announced a UK tour for later this year. The “grungy and heavy-hitting” track is the latest cut to be taken from the band’s forthcoming album ‘The Champion’, which will be released August 16 via Bella Union. Commenting on the track Pom Poko said: “On this