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Grouper's Liz Harris Revives Trio Helen After Decade-Plus Hiatus, Shares Two New Songs from 'Linda's Head'
Liz Harris of ambient-folk project Grouper has revived her long-dormant trio Helen, sharing two new songs from an upcoming album called 'Linda's Head.'
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Dave Grohl Secretly Paid for C.O.C. Drummer Reed Mullin's Addiction Treatment, Pepper Keenan Reveals
Corrosion of Conformity frontman Pepper Keenan has revealed for the first time that Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl personally paid for late drummer Reed Mullin's addiction treatment.
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Empire Of The Sun's Luke Steele Defends Using AI to Make Music: "It Will Make Unstoppable Artists"
At Montreal's Osheaga festival, Empire Of The Sun frontman Luke Steele admitted he uses AI in his songwriting, calling it a smart tool and warning AI-skeptical artists they risk being left behind.
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Philly Ambient Artist Jason Calhoun Drops New Single 'enjoy losing,' Inspired by Mobile Chess
Philadelphia ambient artist Jason Calhoun released 'enjoy losing' on August 3, the fourth preview single from his upcoming fifth album on Dear Life Records.
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Serj Tankian Suggests System of a Down Drummer John Dolmayan Has Soured on Trump
System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian told Rolling Stone Italy that bandmate John Dolmayan's support for Donald Trump may be a thing of the past, reviving a years-long political rift between the two.
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Ash Pose as Their Own Tribute Band at Kendal Calling — Then Get Handed a UK Gold Disc Onstage
Northern Irish alt-rock band Ash disguised themselves as tribute act "RehAsh" at UK festival Kendal Calling, then were surprised onstage with a UK gold disc for 1996 single "Girl From Mars" — timed to the song's 31st anniversary.
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Korean Indie Band Confined White Named EBS Hello Rookie for 2026, Picks Up Three New-Artist Honors
South Korean indie band Confined White has been selected for EBS's 2026 Hello Rookie program and has picked up two other new-artist honors, label MPMG Music announced.
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Ariana Grande Addresses "Stepping Back" Statement Live in Chicago: "Boundaries Are Needed, But This Journey Isn't Stopping"
Mid-show in Chicago, Ariana Grande personally addressed her team's statement about stepping back from public life, calling it a long-planned decision rather than a reaction to backlash, and confirmed she's exiting a West End revival of Sunday In The Park With George.
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Tate McRae Responds to MAGA Speculation: "I Think People Can See What I Stand For"
After collaborating with Morgan Wallen and reported ties to NHL player Jack Hughes sparked political speculation online, Tate McRae addressed the backlash in an interview with Variety.
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Sailor Honeymoon: Seoul's All-Female Punk Trio Lands NME Cover Ahead of European Tour
Seoul punk trio Sailor Honeymoon cover NME's August 2026 issue, with a sold-out Brixton Windmill show and festival dates at Øya, Way Out West and Green Man on the way.
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Moby on How Britain Invented Rave Culture: "You Guys Did Something Amazing"
Moby closed out the 2026 On The Beach Festival with his first major outdoor headline slot in nearly 25 years, using the moment to credit British DJs for inventing rave culture.
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NME Reviews Ariana Grande's 'Petal': A Conflicted Pop Statement Under the Spotlight
NME reviewed Ariana Grande's eighth album 'Petal,' praising a tighter sound built entirely with longtime collaborator Ilya, with Max Martin on two tracks. The review highlights lead single 'Hate That I Made You Love Me' and the title track as key moments, while noting the album leans into discomfort and emotional distance rather than collective catharsis.
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