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NDAs should be banned in music business, Parliament report suggests
NME - 14 Jun 2025 23:37
'Misogyny In Music: On Repeat' claims they are being used to silence victims of harassment and abuse The post NDAs should be banned in music business, Parliament report suggests appeared first on NME.
Jarvis Cocker, Luvcat and more lead Montreux Jazz Festival weekend dedicated to British culture
NME - 14 Jun 2025 22:33
The weekend takes place on the shores of Lake Geneva from July 10 to 13 The post Jarvis Cocker, Luvcat and more lead Montreux Jazz Festival weekend dedicated to British culture appeared first on NME.
POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA: 'I Don't Think Death Metal Would've Had The Staying Power If It Wasn't For CHUCK SCHULDINER'
Blabbermouth - 14 Jun 2025 22:22
Although DEATH is considered to be one of the most important and influential death metal acts of all time, the Florida-based band did not release its debut album, "Scream Bloody Gore", until 1987 -- two years after the a...
CARMINE APPICE Wanted Reworked Version Of CACTUS's 'Let Me Swim' To 'Blatantly Sound' Like VAN HALEN's 'Eruption'
Blabbermouth - 14 Jun 2025 21:06
In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of link textThe Hair Metal Guru, legendary drummer Carmine Appice, best known for his work with VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS and Rod Stewart, spoke about VAN HALEN supposedly drawing inspi...
Zak Starkey Claims He Turned Down Oasis Reunion Tour To Tour With The Who (Who Fired Him)
Stereogum - 14 Jun 2025 20:58
The confusing situation with Zak Starkey has gotten even more confusing. After the drummer (and son of Ringo Starr) was fired from the Who in April for “overplaying,” Pete Townshend announced shortly after that Stark...
NEEDTOBREATHE's Bear Rinehart Responds to Brother Bo's Allegations of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Billboard - 14 Jun 2025 20:37
"I feel the need to comment on the deeply hurtful and misleading accusations that my brother Bo made," Bear wrote.
Watch: THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL Performs With Singer KARI RUESL...TTEN For First Time In Three Decades
Blabbermouth - 14 Jun 2025 20:14
Norwegian progressive doom metallers THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the two records they released in 1994 with singer Kari Rueslåtten, the acclaimed "Tears Laid In Earth" full-length albu...
Download Festival attendees urged to take off smartwatches to prevent moshpits from triggering emergency alerts
NME - 14 Jun 2025 19:49
In previous years, police saw a rise of nearly 700 extra 999 calls over the Download weekend The post Download Festival attendees urged to take off smartwatches to prevent moshpits from triggering emergency alerts appear...
Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman & Husband Shot & Killed, 2 Others Injured
Hip-Hop Wired - 14 Jun 2025 19:17
Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were shot and killed by a gunman on Saturday (June 14) in what is being framed as a politically motivated attack. Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman and ...
New Wizkid Documentary Raises Huge Stakes Around a Quiet Superstar
Rolling Stone - 14 Jun 2025 18:56
When Wizkid: Long Live Lagos hits HBO Max, Afrobeats fans around the world may feel like a part of something bigger
MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'
Blabbermouth - 14 Jun 2025 18:53
Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) o...
The Who's Roger Daltrey Knighted in King Charles III's Birthday Honours
Billboard - 14 Jun 2025 18:48
"It is a wonderful honour for me," the legendary rocker said.
Zara Larsson: 'I Want to Be the Number One'
Rolling Stone - 14 Jun 2025 18:44
As Larsson drops song-of-the-summer contender "Midnight Sun," she gets super-honest about ambition in our new interview
METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'I've Grown Probably The Most In The Darkest Of Times'
Blabbermouth - 14 Jun 2025 18:08
The four members of METALLICA took part in a question-and-answer session with The New Yorker writer Amanda Petrusich after the screening of their new documentary, "Metallica Saved My Life", which premiered at New York Ci...
Watch: SAVATAGE Kicks Off First European Tour In 23 Years At Netherlands' INTO THE GRAVE Festival
Blabbermouth - 14 Jun 2025 18:02
Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE kicked off its first European tour in 23 years Friday night (June 13) at the Into The Grave festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The group's setlist for the show was as ...
Roger Daltrey Receives Knighthood for Contributions to Music and Charity: 'It's a Wonderful Honor'
Rolling Stone - 14 Jun 2025 18:01
Steve Winwood, David Beckham, Gary Oldham and more also honored as part of King's Birthday Honors list
Watch 2hollis Debut New Song "Warhorse" At Bonnaroo
Stereogum - 14 Jun 2025 17:54
The remainder of Bonnaroo was canceled due to severe weather, but 2hollis got to perform on Thursday (June 12). The rising hyperpop rapper and producer brought his usual blown-out, invigorating chaos to the stage, includ...
Miley Cyrus shares concern about Sabrina Carpenter's demanding tour schedule: "I don't know how that could be physically OK"
NME - 14 Jun 2025 17:35
"Every time I see her, I have the urge to ask her if she's OK" The post Miley Cyrus shares concern about Sabrina Carpenter's demanding tour schedule: “I don't know how that could be physically OK” appeared first on N...
Angel White Wants to Be the Face of 'Men Who Aren't Seen' in Country Music
Rolling Stone - 14 Jun 2025 17:22
The Texas songwriter says his new album Ghost of the West is an "ode to the Spanish cowboy, the Black cowboy, the Native cowboy"
Watch Gordi Make Her Solo US TV Debut On The Kelly Clarkson Show
Stereogum - 14 Jun 2025 17:13
Our 2016 Artist To Watch Gordi has a new album called Like Plasticine arriving in August. Yesterday (June 13) the Australian artist made her solo US TV debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform the single “Peripheral...
Pulp Are a Cut Above at London's O2 Arena: 7 Best Moments
Billboard - 14 Jun 2025 17:08
The Jarvis Cocker-led group's June 13 set at London's O2 Arena captured a band back at its peak.
Questlove on Sly Stone: 'His Artistry Came with a Burden'
Rolling Stone - 14 Jun 2025 16:53
Questlove, director of the Sly Stone documentary Sly Lives, looks back at the late artist's genius and pain in a new essay