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It helps that his writing is sharper now, able to drop in these casually worded revelations that just fuck you up. “I would go try to invest in an island, with my luck I’ll see a tsunami or something,” he talk-raps over the smooth DMV bounce of “One.” On “2am,” he follows up “They made me feel way less about myself like I was nothing” with a “Nigga, fuck you” that hits like a deep exhale. I have to take off my headphones and do a lap whenever he confesses “Opioids destroyed the best of me, but I still hope…
Travis Barker said he advised his son to turn down a performance offer from The Voice. The Blink-182 drummer made the remarks on The New York Times‘ Popcast, where he spoke about guiding his son through the music industry. “My son called me the other day and he’s like, ‘Hey, they offered me to go on The Voice,’” Barker told the podcast. “I was like, ‘Dude, you’re way too cool for that. You got to think about your idols. If your idol is Kurt Cobain, would he ever do The Voice? No.’” Barker acknowledged that he himself has performed several times on American Idol, but…
Charli XCX is releasing a limited number of $25 (£18.50) tickets for her ‘Music, Fashion, Film‘ North American tour. The ‘Angel Tickets’, which were revealed during her US tour announcement in June, are priced at $20 (£14.82) with a $5 (£3.70) service charge (plus applicable taxes), are non-transferable and available only in pairs which fans can sign up for now until until 11.59pm local time tomorrow (August 12) for the US here and Toronto here. The seats will be selected at random and could include limited view, lower and upper levels, as well as GA Floor. Tickets will be available…
The line-up for the official All Points East London 2026 after-party has been revealed, with Nia Archives leading the way. The intimate, one off gig will take place at the Colour Factory nightclub in Hackney Wick on Saturday August 29 – just after Tyler, The Creator’s headlining show down the road at All Points East in Victoria Park. Made in collaboration with American Express, the Amex Afters show will be headlined by Mercury Prize-nominated jungle star Nia Archives, and others on the bill include Cheetah, Riria, Sexy Lady Massive and Zillion. “I’m really looking forward to the Amex Afters later…
Tom Waits has shared rare archive footage to announce a vinyl reissue of ‘Small Change’ to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The fourth studio album from the iconic US singer-songwriter dropped in 1976 and went on to become a favourite among fans, featuring songs ‘Tom Traubert’s Blues’, ‘Step Right Up’ and ‘The Piano Has Been Drinking’. The acclaimed LP also saw Waits’ now-iconic voice reach full maturity, blending inspiration from American songbook, jazz, beat poetry and more. Now, to mark the 50th anniversary of its release, the album is being reissued on October 2. Pre-order the vinyl re-release here, and check…
Tiffany Haddish lit up with one of her signature smiles Tuesday when a judge said she would serve “no more jail time” after pleading guilty to a single count of driving under the influence in Georgia. The actress and comedian appeared by video at the court hearing in Fayette County as she accepted responsibility for the January 2022 incident where someone called 911 about a driver asleep at the wheel at a traffic light. In video of the hearing, obtained by The Associated Press, Haddish grinned broadly as the judge said all other charges would be dropped, based on the…
Otoboke Beaver have apologised after guitarist Yoyoyoshie threw her guitar into a crowd in Osaka, striking and injuring a fan. The incident took place during a show by the Japanese punk band’s show at Umeda Club Quattro in Osaka back in April, with a member of the audience being hospitalised, requiring seven stitches. Earlier today (August 11), the band posted on Instagram to apologise for the accident, saying they “wish the injured person a full recovery” and acknowledging that “we caused this accident” and “offer our deepest apologies”. They went on to acknowledge that their handling of the incident had added to the fan’s distress. “Co-ordination between us and the staff member entrusted to act…
The Strokes were halfway through their set last weekend at Outside Lands 2026 when Julian Casablancas brought a special guest onstage. Namely, as he put it, “Charli motherfucking XCX.” The British pop star joined the quintessential NYC band for “Take It or Leave It,” the closing track on their 2001 classic Is This It, as she and Casablancas traded verses, bringing the perfect amount of big city rock & roll swagger to the Bay Area. Charli had performed her own set a night earlier at the festival, which is held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. She’s touring in support…
After a routine coronary stent procedure, the singer is taking time off his One Last Time Tour to heal Rod Stewart is taking time off the road to recover following a successful routine coronary stent procedure. In a statement shared with Rolling Stone on Tuesday, Aug. 11, a representative for the artist said that the singer is doing well and has returned to his daily activities. “On the advice of his doctors, he will take the next four weeks to recuperate and regain full fitness before returning to the stage,” said the rep. “Unfortunately, this means he will be unable…
The organization tried to sue Chuck Redd for backing out of an annual Christmas eve gig, but a judge dismissed the suit in June The Kennedy Center will have to pay more than $250,000 to cover the legal fees of a jazz musician it tried, and failed, to sue for canceling a concert in protest of President Donald Trump’s takeover of the cultural institution. On Monday, Washington D.C. Superior Court Judge Tanya Jones Bosier granted musician Chuck Redd’s motion requesting that the Kennedy Center cover his costs related to the failed lawsuit. While the Kennedy Center’s lawyers argued the sum…
