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SZA has hit out at those making music with AI after discovering that over 200 of her tracks had been used to train the software. READ MORE: SZA – ‘SOS’ review: a comeback album well worth the wait Posting on Instagram Stories post, she shared the results of a search of her name on an AI music database, with the search allegedly revealing that 238 of her songs had been used in AI training datasets. “[Just] checked and music AI has trained off 238 of my songs. I’m certain some unreleased. If you’re a musician and you support this degenerate shit?…

While the Rolling Stones announce the release of the new single “Jealous Lover”, from the upcoming album “Foreign Tongues”, expected for July 10th, the British magazine Mojo has dedicated a double tribute to Mick Jagger and his companions. First with a top 50 of the best Stones songs, now with the ranking of all their albums “from worst to best”.“Few would doubt that the albums made by the Rolling Stones between 1964 and 1972 – from their self-titled debut to 'Exile On Main Street' – represent fundamental documents of the formative era of rock – underlines Mark Blake in the…

Tom Morello has shared an update on his mother’s health after postponing some scheduled live shows following a family medical emergency. READ MORE: Tom Morello: “In the past, I’ve wanted to use music as a battering ram for social justice” The soloist and Rage Against The Machine guitarist had been set to perform at Electric Brixton on Monday (June 15), following his slot at Download 2026 the previous day. However, a few hours before he was due on stage, Morello took to social media to confirm the gig would not be going ahead, and also postponed other planned concerts at Paris’ Bataclan…

Ambient drone is the format par excellence for long and meditative sound excursions: songs that exceed ten minutes, sometimes reaching half an hour if not more, and develop without recognizable melodies or a rhythmic structure; rather, a mass of sound that branches out, slowly and enveloping: the harmony remains almost immobile, with the variations that sway like slow fluctuations, repeated in a virtually infinite coming and going. Stars Of The Lid are perhaps the most discussed example, but reducing the genre to just that one, albeit precious, name means telling only part of it. Not that the mapping is simple:…

Graham Coxon has spoken to NME about finally releasing his lost album ‘Castle Park‘, as well as reflecting on his life as a solo artist and what the future holds for Blur. Released on Friday (June 19), ‘Castle Park’ was originally recorded back in 2011 alongside the songs that would make up his 2012 album ‘A+E‘. It was then shelved as further Blur activity kicked off, before his soundtrack work on The End Of The Fucking World, his graphic novel and accompanying music for ‘Superstate’, his life as half of The WAEVE with partner Rose Elinor Dougall, and even more…

The Norwegians Einherjer had been missing for more than five years since that “North Star” on Napalm Records which had not moved the balance of Frode Glesnes' band much, maintaining their… Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM

Blossoms surprised fans with a pop-up gig from the back of a van – check out footage below. READ MORE: Blossoms interview: “The last thing we want to do is mimic what we’ve done before” Earlier this week, the Manchester indie band announced their sixth studio album, ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’. It’s due out on October 2nd via ODD SK / Distiller Records – pre-order/pre-save here. To celebrate, last night (June 20), they showed up outside 42nd Street Nightclub in Manchester, where they performed a brief gig from the back of a van. They opened with ‘Your Girlfriend’, before launching into…

After the first appointments which have already marked the start of the 2026 live season, i Folkstone continue their journey on Italian stages with a calendar that will see them protagonists throughout the summer between festivals, events and historical re-enactments. A path that once again confirms the band's strong connection with the live dimension, which has always been a central element of its artistic identity. NEXT DATES June 27 – Monza – Monza Folk Fest July 11 – Ambria (BG) – Ambria Music Festival August 7 – Montelago (MC) August 8 – Montelago (MC) – Acoustic Set August 9 –…

Hellfest, one of the most important metal festivals in Europe, paid homage to Ozzy Osbourne with the inauguration of a monumental statue dedicated to the rock legend who passed away in 2025. The work, approximately six meters high, was unveiled at the entrance to the French Clisson festival and depicts the famous Prince of Darkness in one of his iconic poses.The installation was announced in recent months by Sharon Osbourne, who had publicly thanked the director of Hellfest, Ben Barbaud, for wanting to celebrate her husband's memory in such a significant way.The statue was created by the French artist Philippe…

Iron Maiden are enforcing a phone-free standing area at their upcoming Paris show, as it will be filmed for a new concert film. READ MORE: ‘Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition’ review: shock and roll with metal’s new wave pioneers The band are set to play the La Défense Arena on Monday (June 22) as part of their ‘Run For Your Lives’ tour, which kicked off last year. Now, they’ve announced that the gig will be filmed, so fans in the standing and General Admission areas will not be permitted to use their phones. The band announced the policy on Facebook and shared a step-by-step…