U2 always feel 'a sense of adventure' when they work with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix U2 and Martin Garrix are back with a stadium-ready anthem in Fireflies. BANG Premier · Jul 24
Noah Kahan jokes that Congress should 'make fans wear diapers' after concertgoers defecate at his shows Noah Kahan has poked fun at recent toilet‑related incidents at his gigs, joking onstage that Congress should force fans to wear diapers after multiple reports of audience members relieving themselves during his concerts. BANG Premier · Jul 24
Add to playlist: the ramshackle, soulful twang of Twisted Teens and the week’s best new tracks The New Orleans country-punk duo are on a hot streak, about to release their third album in a year, and the crunchy, literate hooks keep coming The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Charli XCX’s Music, Fashion, Film review round-up: ‘A disarmingly deep album’ The singer’s latest record, her seventh, is released on July 24, and will follow the global success of Brat in 2024. Evening Standard · Jul 24
“It was such a cliché. I knew I had to use it”: How a joke comment led Neil Young to create the rock anthem that inspired Pearl Jam and started a beef with Trump The song has more in common with hard rock than the folk scene Young had been part of MusicRadar · Jul 24
“I was in this fold-out chair. The DI was so terrible, because it was going through a generator. It added to the character”: How one of the year’s best metal albums ended up being recorded in Airbnbs, a shed and an RV British metal quartet Loathe are rising just as fast as they're tuning down – and new album A Stranger to You might have you questioning just how heavy a guitar can sound Guitar World · Jul 24
“We go back a long way with Martin, and there’s always a sense of adventure whenever we get together": U2 join forces with DJ and producer Martin Garrix for new single, Fireflies The song comes as the band gears up for a first new studio record in almost a decade MusicRadar · Jul 24
Charli XCX's new album Music, Fashion, Film divides critics as fans split over Brat follow-up The 11-track, 30-minute record dropped on Friday and marks the singer's seventh studio album Evening Standard · Jul 24
KATSEYE unleash their inner Animal with Demi Moore starring in the wild, shape‑shifting video KATSEYE’s new single Animal arrives with a surprise cameo from Demi Moore, as the girl group dive into a high‑concept, shape‑shifting world ahead of their upcoming EP WILD and cinema release WILD HEARTS. BANG Premier · Jul 24
Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ends Madison Square Garden show ‘due to sinus infection’ The musician, 64, ended the show after just 90 minutes and promised fans he would try to reschedule. Evening Standard · Jul 24
“I hope you’re well. I hope there’s not a physical problem”: David Lee Roth has suddenly cancelled his US tour – and he’s got a surprising message of support from his nemesis Sammy Hagar “Come on, join us in Vegas, sing a couple of songs, MC the damn show” Louder · Jul 24
The Strokes: Reality Awaits review – a perfect marriage of mayhem and melody on their best album in years Allying the crackpot strangeness of Julian Casablancas’ side projects with his band’s gift for pop minimalism, the New Yorkers are on playful, joyous form The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
“He plays those little Taylors. I’m always like, ‘Come on, play a proper guitar’”: Graham Coxon’s thoughts on Damon Albarn as a guitar player Coxon offers his opinion on what his Blur bandmate is like on guitar Guitar World · Jul 24
Ariana Grande’s London shows to feature strict bag policy US pop star is playing 10 shows at the O2 Arena in London, as she also prepares to release her new album ‘Petal’ The Independent UK · Jul 24
International Business Times UK · Jul 24 Why Did Fans Walk Out of Aaron Lee Tasjan Concert? Singer Breaks Silence After Eight Audience Members Leave Mid-Performance Aaron Lee Tasjan addresses a concert walkout over his song 'I Love America Better Than You,' highlighting the role of music in challenging audiences.
Louder · Jul 24 Cool new prog from Lesoir, Chelsea Wolfe, Pattern-Seeking Animals and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week Ace proggy sounds you must hear from Arthur Brown, Hypno5e, Russian Circles and more in our all-new Tracks Of The Week
BANG Premier · Jul 24 Shania Twain praises 'authentic' Ella Langley Ella Langley has enjoyed huge worldwide success with smash hit Choosin’ Texas, which topped both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts.
BANG Premier · Jul 24 Beach Boys cancel summer shows The Beach Boys have cancelled the rest of their summer shows to give original member Mike Love the chance to "recharge" before the tour continues.
BANG Premier · Jul 24 Jon Bon Jovi cuts New York concert short due to being 'hurt' According to a concertgoer at the Madison Square Garden gig, Jon Bon Jovi called time on the concert - the eighth in a scheduled nine-night residency at the venue - after 90 minutes, telling the crowd: “I’m sorry. I’m hurt and you’re not getting the best of me.”
The Independent UK · Jul 24 Charli XCX, Music Fashion Film review – There are moments of excellence in this perplexing, frustrating Brat follow-up 3/5 The pop star’s seventh album plays around with a number of ideas about her three favourite artforms, along with questions of identity and self-worth. It’s strange to hear her sounding so unsure of herself after the neon-green boldness of ‘Brat’
Louder · Jul 24 Bob Seger releases Face The Promise on vinyl for the first time – listen to unreleased song Little Jane Bob Seger's platinum album Face The Promise has been expanded to celebrate its 20th anniversary
Louder · Jul 24 "It's miraculous, really, how we've become so bonded." Ray and Dave Davies would "never say never" to a Kinks reunion The Kinks: Brothers exhibition of paintings is currently showing in London
Louder · Jul 23 "It takes a lot of vulnerability to put yourself out there when online critics are waiting to tear you down." Irish punk agitator Meryl Streek salutes the fearless, the courageous and the risk takers on new single Rags To Riches Meryl Streek shares second single from forthcoming record, Stories They Don’t Teach You At School
The Canberra Times · Jul 23 How Australian Crawl snuck a raunchy classic past the censors Being banned from Countdown gave them cred and helped their image.
Guitar World · Jul 23 “A desirable icon of ’80s nostalgia and futuristic innovation”: How Steinberger started the headless revolution – with a little help from Eddie Van Halen and Allan Holdsworth Ned Steinberger didn't invent the headless guitar but his GL series captured a moment in the ’80s that changed guitar for good