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Yves is the print cover star of the July/August 2026 issue of NME Magazine, which is out now, bundled with MusicTech Magazine featuring DJ_Dave. Having first launched in 1952, NME’s last printed edition of the weekly incarnation of the magazine stopped in 2018. In July 2023, NME announced our return to print with a bi-monthly global magazine that showcases the best new artists and bands on earth, alongside exclusive new franchises, unmissable features, industry insight and expert reviews of the latest music, TV, film, and gaming releases. Now available exclusively via retailer Dawsons, our new issue features none other than…
Music fans are reacting to the Mercury Prize 2026 shortlist. Today (July 30), the 10 nominees for the shortlist have been unveiled for the prize. The winner will be crowned on October 22 at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, where Sam Fender bagged the prize last year for his third album ‘People Watching‘. Paul McCartney, JADE, Nia Archives, Dave, Suede, Florence + The Machine, Olivia Dean, RAYE and Dove Ellis are all up for the Mercury Prize, with the War Child ‘Help(2)‘ compilation rounding out the nominations. Now, fans are reacting to the shortlist on social media, with many praising the list as “stacked”. “Omg Knats,…
Linda Perhacs has been found safely after her friends and manager launched a public effort to locate her this week. Her manager, Laurel Stearns, said in a statement to Rolling Stone, “We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped amplify this effort by sharing information, reaching out with support, and expressing genuine care for Linda’s well-being.” A post on Perhacs’ Instagram page added that she was in a new care facility.Perhacs had been discharged from a long-term care facility late last year, under the supervision of her caregivers. After several months without contact, Stearns told Pitchfork she reported Perhacs…
Chelsea Wolfe returns to the most essential sounds of her repertoire with “The Dark”, her ninth studio album out on August 21st for Loma Vista, a record born from a period of profound personal and artistic transformation. In an interview with Nme, the Californian singer-songwriter says she wanted to recover the darkest and most gothic heart of her music, after the electronic experiments of the previous “She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She”.The idea for the new album took shape thanks to the collaboration with producer Jennifer Decilveo. “We wrote together very naturally and quickly,” explains Wolfe, recalling…
The fourth episode of TIM Summer Hits 2026 airs Friday July 31, 2026 in prime time on Rai 1. They return to management Carlo Conti And Andrea Deloguwith a new cast of artists on stage in Piazza del Popolo in Rome. The program arrives at its fourth date after the three previous evenings. The episode anticipates the final special TIM Summer Hits Remixscheduled for Friday August 7. TIM Summer Hits 2026: when the fourth episode airs The fourth episode is broadcast on Friday July 31st come on 9.30pm on Rai 1. The show is also available in streaming and subsequently…
Warning: this article contains distressing details Kanye West has reached a legal settlement with his former assistant, following her accusing him of sexual assault, sex trafficking, and wrongful termination. The assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, first filed the lawsuit against the rapper in June 2024, having worked for him between 2021 and 2023. In her filing, she alleged that during her employment she was subject to sexual harassment, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. West’s legal team denied all accusations of wrongdoing, calling the allegations “baseless”. They also argued that the lawsuit was an attempt at “blackmail and extortion”, adding that Pisciotta…
Ride have announced their newest shows in three years on the ‘Here And Now’ 2027 tour. Andy Bell has been on tour with Oasis for their reunion shows and releasing his third solo album ‘Pinball Wanderer’, while bassist Steve Queralt has released his debut solo album ‘Swallow‘. Now, Bell, Queralt, Mark Gardener and Laurence “Loz” Colbert are set to reunite on February 12 to play a number of Ride classics. They’ll kick off their tour in Bournemouth, following up with a huge show at Brixton Academy on Februart 12. It will be 34 years since their 1992 show which was…
To mark 25 years since the release of The Strokes' seminal debut 'Is This It', producer Gordon Raphael has spoken to NME about the album's impact and legacy, as well as the fortunes of the band since and the current guitar rock renaissance. 'Is This It' was first released on this day (July 30) in Australia back in 2001, before hitting shelves in the UK, Europe and Japan the following month and an eventual October release in the US after delays brought on by the 9/11 attacks. In a 10/10 review of the album, NME hailed 'Is This It' as…
From 20 to 30 August 2026, Parco Le Stanze will once again be transformed into the most awaited music village in the province of Bergamo. Free entry, four thematic areas, international headliners and a heart that has been beating for 34 years: 200 volunteers, no tickets, lots of solidarity. Trescore Balneario (BG) – The event that has marked August in Val Cavallina since 1993 returns on time with the summer: the Bum Bum Festival reaches the finish line of its 34th edition, bringing 11 nights of entirely free concerts to Parco Le Stanze, from 20 to 30 August 2026. What…
22simba releases the single 2 STEPS FROM HEAVEN NOT ONE MOREavailable on digital platforms from July 31, 2026 For Island Records/Universal Music Italy. With this new song, the artist continues the narrative journey of MYRIAthe recording project arriving in 2026 and structured in three acts. After Get richthe first piece of the album, 22simba returns with a new chapter that delves into the theme of personal growth and the search for a balance between expectations, fragility and awareness. The single also accompanies the opening of the pre-order of Act 2: Miriaavailable in autographed LP and CD formats with exclusive artwork.…
