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Meaningful Stone Teams Up with Jay Som for New Single "1+1=0"
South Korean indie musician Meaningful Stone traveled to Los Angeles to record with producer Jay Som, and their new single "1+1=0" was unveiled via Stereogum on July 9, 2026.
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Madison Square Garden Hacked: Leaked Database Reveals Secret Tracking of Nearly 40,000 Celebrities, Including LGBTQIA+ Watchlist
A hack of Madison Square Garden Entertainment's internal systems exposed a database tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, with 93 — including Phoebe Bridgers — flagged specifically as LGBTQIA+. The company now faces multiple class-action lawsuits.
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The xx Confirm In-Store Signing Event at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books, July 23
The xx will hold a lottery-based signing event at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books in Tokyo on July 23, 2026, timed with their headline slot at Fuji Rock Festival '26. A pop-up shop opens at the store from July 21.
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The Artist Behind Fontaines D.C.'s "Romance": Taipei-Born Lulu Lin
Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. commissioned Taipei-born, New York-based digital artist Lulu Lin (@da__h_) to create the full visual identity for their 2024 album Romance. The band purchased five individual works from Lin, including the main album cover and character illustrations for three singles.
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Rock In Rio Lisbon 2026: 5 Highlights, From Katy Perry's Water-Bottle Crowd Surf to Taylor Swift Dominating Social Media
The 11th edition of Rock In Rio Lisbon took place in June 2026 at Parque Tejo with a zipline over the main stage, aerial stunt shows, and a Katy Perry crowd-surf moment that stole the festival. NME rounds up the five biggest talking points; the next edition is set for 2028.
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OUF 2026 Full Lineup Revealed: My Bloody Valentine, Pendulum Live Headline Incheon's Paradise City, July 25–26
One Universe Festival 2026 has announced its full lineup, with My Bloody Valentine and Pendulum (Live) headlining Day 1 at Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea, on July 25–26, 2026.
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The Last Dinner Party Release New Single "Knocking At The Sky," Deluxe Edition of "From The Pyre" Out Now
London band The Last Dinner Party dropped new single "Knocking At The Sky" on July 9, 2026, alongside a deluxe edition of their second album "From The Pyre," backed by a music video directed by Sinclair Bryant.
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ivy_atlantide Announces Asia Tour 2026, Kicking Off in Taipei This October
Japanese artist ivy_atlantide has confirmed Asia Tour 2026, hitting Taipei on Oct 2, Hong Kong on Nov 7, and Seoul on Nov 28. Venue and ticketing details are yet to be announced.
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Protomartyr Announce Fall Tour, With a Jesus and Mary Chain Co-Bill Date
Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr have announced a fall tour with support from Accessory and J.R.C.G., including one date shared with Jesus and Mary Chain. Full routing has yet to be announced.
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