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Dave Grohl Names Pixies' "Surfer Rosa" the "Most Perfect Record"
In a BBC 6 Music interview, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl called Pixies' 1988 debut "Surfer Rosa" his idea of the perfect record, citing Steve Albini's production, Black Francis's lyrics, and the Francis/Kim Deal vocal blend.
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Carmen Villain Announces New Album 'Memoria,' Named After Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Film
Norwegian ambient dub producer Carmen Villain has announced a new album called 'Memoria,' its title borrowed from Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's 2021 film of the same name.
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2026 TMEX JAM JAM ASIA Adds Sixth Wave of Artists: Taeko Onuki to Make Taiwan Debut
Japanese City Pop icon Taeko Onuki will make her first-ever Taiwan appearance at 2026 TMEX JAM JAM ASIA, running August 29-30, 2026 at Taipei Music Center.
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Against the Current Confirms Taipei Stop on 'Till Death & Back Tour', Full Details Still Pending
Against the Current has confirmed Taipei as a stop on its 'Till Death & Back Tour,' announced via ticketing platform tixCraft on July 3, 2026. Date, venue, and on-sale details have not yet been released.
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The Calling Fest to Pause in 2026 as Founding Team Launches New Festival VOICES
The Calling Fest announced on July 7, 2026 that this year's edition will not take place, while its founding curators unveil a new festival project called VOICES focused on Chinese-language original music.
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Italy's Alien Sound Festival Cancelled After Main Stage Collapses in High Winds
Naples electronic music festival Alien Sound, originally set for July 4–5, 2026, was cancelled after strong winds toppled the main stage during setup. No one was on stage at the time and no injuries were reported.
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Oasis Eyeing 2027 UK/Europe Tour: 12-Night Manchester Residency, Possible Knebworth Return
Manchester Evening News reports Oasis is plotting a massive 2027 UK and European tour, including up to 12 shows at Manchester's Etihad Stadium and a possible return to Knebworth Park — plus a first trailer for their upcoming tour documentary, Don't Look Back In Anger.
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Pitchfork's Weekly Selects Playlist: Madonna, Nirosta Steel, Kay Nive$ and More
Pitchfork's July 6, 2026 Selects playlist rounds up tracks its writers and editors have had on repeat, including new work from Madonna, Nirosta Steel, and Kay Nive$.
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Morrissey Slams BBC Over Airplay, but His 'Top 6' Chart Claim Doesn't Add Up
Morrissey accused BBC radio of blacklisting his new single 'Notre Dame' in a fiery post titled 'Diversity is a Lie' — but his claim that the song sits at No. 6 on the UK Official Chart doesn't match the actual data.
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