For a label that has spent the better part of 25 years straddling the commercial and underground divide, Defected Records remains one of the most paradoxically influential institutions in dance music. Neither a purist imprint nor a cynical hit factory,… Read More
Hayley Williams has employed an unusual release strategy for her new music, but if you want to hear the Paramore singer’s new music, you’ll need a special code. Here’s how to get it: If fans buy any product from Williams’… Read More
Billy Joel says that comments Elton John made about him needing to go to rehab was “rock bottom” for him. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Elton John: “I’m not interested in the past – not even Elton John’s past” The singer-songwriter… Read More
The entertainment world has reacted to the England women’s football team winning the 2025 Euros – defending their title from three years ago. The Lionesses were victorious in a dramatic final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday afternoon (July 27), claiming… Read More
Music venues that are subject to noise complaints by nearby residential developments will be offered “greater protection” under new government plans. READ MORE: UK grassroots venues suffering from “the complete collapse of touring” – here’s how you can help The new… Read More
Lucy Dacus officiated the marriages of multiple couples at her latest show in Philadelphia – watch below. The singer-songwriter played the opening night of her ‘Forever Is A Feeling’ tour – named after her fourth studio album from this March – on Friday… Read More
Gwyneth Paltrow has become a temporary spokesperson for Astronomer, the tech firm at the heart of the viral Coldplay “kiss cam” incident. READ MORE: Coldplay: “When things appear overwhelmingly positive, that’s often because it’s what the singer needs most” Footage of a… Read More
Scooter Braun has said that Taylor Swift fans “made the horrible miscalculation that I care” about their anger over him purchasing the singer’s masters and selling them for a profit. READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to an end: a… Read More
Earlier this month, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker began to tease new music via the project’s website and social media, including a caption reading “been busy” and a wild hidden message on the web, “iwaitedtiltheendofsummerandiranoutoftime.” Today, Tame Impala dropped off a… Read More
Including an original track and a collaboration alongside Hernan Cattaneo. British DJ and producer Franky Wah has debuted on the Sudbeat label with a two-track release entitled ‘Riptide,’ which is now available to stream and download. ‘Riptide’ is already making… Read More