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Big Thief Debuts Triple Album "Horsepower" Live at the Ryman
Big Thief played their upcoming triple album Horsepower in full at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, joined onstage by Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch and Iris DeMent, Pitchfork reports.
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Foo Fighters Bring Back Decades-Old Deep Cuts for LA Philharmonic Show at the Hollywood Bowl
Foo Fighters joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Gustavo Dudamel at the Hollywood Bowl on August 22, 2026, dusting off rarities like "I Should Have Known," "Razor," and "Home" for the first time in years.
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Dr. Dre Says He's Embracing AI as 'A New Tool for Creativity'
In a New York Times interview published August 23, 2026, Dr. Dre confirmed he uses AI in music production, comparing the backlash to earlier resistance against drum machines and synthesizers. Longtime partner Jimmy Iovine echoed the support, while Lorde, SZA, Mac DeMarco and Jack Antonoff continue to push back against AI's growing role in music.
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Bonnaroo to Skip 2027 to Let Its Flood-Battered Farm Recover
Bonnaroo organizers have announced the Tennessee festival will pause for a year in 2027, giving The Farm site time to recover after repeated extreme weather. The 2026 edition ran June 11-14 with The Strokes, Turnstile, Skrillex and Noah Kahan headlining.
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Lorde Closes All Points East 2026 With 20-Song Set Spanning Her Whole Catalogue
Lorde headlined London's All Points East on August 22, 2026, playing a 20-song set built around 'Virgin,' and called this year's lineup the best she's played.
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Wet Leg have recorded a cover of The Cardigans' 1998 single 'My Favourite Game' for Deutsche Telekom's 'NOT A PASSENGER' campaign, starring frontwoman Rhian Teasdale. Stereogum reports there's currently no plan for an official release.
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Zara Larsson Brings Out PinkPantheress for Surprise "Stateside" Duet at All Points East
At All Points East 2026's second day in London, Zara Larsson pulled PinkPantheress onstage for a first-ever live performance of their "Stateside" remix, ahead of headliner Lorde.
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2026 Wanderer Festival Adds Eighth Wave: Sun Shu-Mei, DSPS Among New Names
Tainan's Wanderer Festival (浪人祭) has announced its sixth lineup wave for 2026, adding eight acts including Sun Shu-Mei, DSPS, and two Tokyo acts booked with Synchronicity Fest, bringing the total lineup past 50 names ahead of the Nov 7-8 event.
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Tokyo's Tsukimi Ru Kimi Omou Marks 22nd Anniversary with 'synesthesia' Show in October 2026
Tokyo live house Tsukimi Ru Kimi Omou celebrates its 22nd anniversary on October 15, 2026 with a show titled 'synesthesia,' featuring tiny yawn and Fennel. Tickets go on sale August 23 via livepocket.
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Dinosaur Jr. Set Free Listening Party in Tokyo Ahead of New Album 'There Near'
Dinosaur Jr.'s 13th album 'There Near' drops August 28, 2026, and Japanese distributor Big Nothing is hosting a free listening party the night before at Tower Vinyl Shibuya in Tokyo.
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