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At the end of “Soft Wet Clay,” a brooding ballad tucked in the back half of Nick Hakim’s new album, something exhilarating almost happens. All of the instruments drop out except for a heavily filtered drum kit and a piano plunking dissonant chords. For a moment, this duet seems to sag, almost like it’s slowing down; then, suddenly, it speeds up, gathering force and swagger. And then, just when the song seems primed to go somewhere new and potentially exciting, it cuts out.Hakim has made a career out of writing beautiful songs and then subtly glitching, stretching, and otherwise gumming…

By the release of its last album—a 2010 tribute to friend and label boss Tony Wilson—the Durutti Column seemed to embody more of Vini Reilly than his actual body. Perennially frail, sick, and gaunt, the ambient guitar composer had devoted his life to a sprawling catalog, some 40 albums wide, that resembles a matchstick model of paradise. Later in 2010, he had the first of three strokes. His fretboard-wandering fingers struggled to find their way home. “I carried on and on after my strokes and I got to a level [that was] not even close,” he told The Guardian in…

BTS have announced they will not be submitting their new album ‘Arirang’ at the 2027 Grammy Awards. READ MORE: BTS – ‘Arirang’ review: Korea’s pop kings make a grand return It comes after the Recording Academy recently confirmed a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, at next year’s event which will recognise “artistic excellence” in Asian pop music originating from Asian markets, and entries must have meaningful use of one or more Asian language. Each member of BTS has now shared an identical statement on their individual Instagram Stories confirming their refusal to submit their record for inclusion. “We have decided…

The singer joined frontman Kevin Parker onstage for Tame Impala’s show at Boston’s TD Garden Tame Impala surprised the audience at Boston’s TD Garden when they brought Jennie out to perform their hit collaboration “Dracula (Remix).” The night turned vampiric when Jennie emerged wearing a black, gothic-inspired dress, as red lights bathed the stage. Immediately, the packed audience screamed with excitement at the sight of the singer. Jennie and Parker ripped through “Dracula (Remix),” circling around Tame Impala’s stage. For the second verse, red confetti burst onto the crowd, cementing the special moment. “Jennie, you’re a fucking legend,” Parker said…

Yard Act have joined forces with Manchester based independent clothing brand Blue Flowers to launch a new limited-edition line of clothing. Available to pre-order now, the new range is fully designed in collaboration with the Leeds indie band, and stock is limited. A variety of new items have been launched for the collaboration, including a staple of the band’s early days: a trench coat. Singer James Smith became synonymous with the look during the band’s first few releases, always sporting the outerwear during live shows and photoshoots. In 2023, the band even spoke about putting the look to one side,…

“I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year,” said Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr. Earlier on Monday, BTS announced that they would not be submitting their colossal comeback album, ARIRANG, for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The supergroup’s decision arrived after the introduction of a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category and sent shockwaves across the music industry. Hoping to mitigate the situation, Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr. took to social media seeking to clarify that the new category was not intended to single out K-pop artists. “I am saddened to…

Fans of Glen Hansard are remembering him for his Oscar winning work on the 2007 movie Once. Earlier today (July 29), it was confirmed that the singer and actor died following a motorcycle crash, which occurred in Lucan during the early hours of this morning. The incident was reportedly a single-vehicle collision and happened just before 5am. He was aged 56. The north Dublin artist and frontman of The Frames was known for his solo albums, the most recent of which was 2023’s ‘All That Was East Is West of Me Now’. He also made up one half of the…

The Lululemon MLB collection pairs official team colors and logos with the brand’s line of athleisure wear, outerwear, and accessories If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Lululemon is inviting baseball fans to get comfortable this summer with a new merch release that combines the brand’s popular sweats and athleisure pieces with the logos of all 30 Major League Baseball teams. Available now on Fanatics.com, the Lululemon MLB collection pairs official team colors and motifs with the celeb-loved and athlete-approved brand’s line of workout tops,…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. After touring Europe for much of June and July, Foo Fighters‘ Take Cover Tour will touch down in North America in August. Following the U.S. leg, the band will head to Australia, New Zealand, and India. They’ll bring along fellow hard rock heavyweights Queens of the Stone Age on most nights of the North American leg, except their North Dakota date, Connecticut date, and Los Angeles date, where they’ll instead be backed by the L.A. Philharmonic. The tour…

A new, expanded reissue of The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’ is on the way, which will feature a previously unreleased demo from John Lennon. The new versions of the classic 1965 album are set to arrive on October 2 via UMG and Apple Corps Ltd, and come mixed by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell. For the first time in over six decades, the landmark record will be presented in new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, and come in a box-set alongside the original mono mix and the original Capitol US Album version. Alongside the original tracklist – which features…