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Charli XCX Ambushes Djo's Outside Lands Set with a Surprise Voicemail
At Outside Lands 2026 in San Francisco, Djo swapped the Charlie Heaton voicemail on his song "Charlie's Garden" for a real one from headliner Charli XCX, who also joined The Strokes onstage the same weekend.
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Nate Sib Lands NME's The Cover, Shares Personal Playlist 'Loveliife<3'
Rising US pop artist Nate Sib is NME's The Cover subject for the week of August 10, 2026, pairing the feature with a personal playlist and details on his debut album Reborn, featuring contributions from Ryan Tedder.
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Why The Strokes' 'Room on Fire' Is Still Underrated
Far Out Magazine revisits The Strokes' 2003 sophomore album, arguing it's a more assured record than its landmark predecessor 'Is This It' — despite still living in its shadow.
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MIRAGE Festival Sets Aug 30 Deadline for Final Presale Tickets
Taiwan's mountain music festival MIRAGE returns for a second edition this September, with final-release presale tickets on sale through August 30 — lineup and venue still unannounced.
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New Audiovisual Festival PXP Announces August 2026 Dates in Taipei
PXP Audiovisual Arts Festival, a new event co-organized by Perspectives Audiovisual Art and Public Visuals, has announced dates of August 22-23, 2026 in Taipei, with a TouchDesigner workshop led by Derivative's Ben Voigt. Venue and ticket details are not yet announced.
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Out & About Returns to Its Roots: Vol. 7 Set for Aug 22 Under Yuanshan Bridge
Taipei's outdoor party series Out & About announces its seventh edition for August 22, 2026, returning to the underbridge space at Yuanshan Riverside Park where the series began. Lineup and ticketing are still to come.
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Live Club Day #82 Announces 18-Act Lineup for Seoul, August 28
South Korea's long-running indie showcase Live Club Day returns for its 82nd edition on August 28, 2026 in Seoul, with 18 acts including Galaxy Express and Kardi. Tickets go on sale August 7 via Melon Ticket.
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Thailand's Smallroom Brings Three Bands to Taipei's The Wall on Aug 13, 2026
Thai indie label Smallroom sends Death Of Heather, WAV and TOFU to The Wall Live House in Taipei on August 13, 2026, with local shoegaze act chirrp. opening.
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KPMF 2026 Reveals Two-Day Lineup, Tickets on Sale August 15
The 2026 Kaohsiung Park Music Festival has announced its October 9-10 lineup mixing Taiwanese and Korean acts, with tickets going on sale August 15 via Ticket Plus.
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