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“Are we a punk band now?” The ugly truth behind Mezzanine, the bleak, beautiful masterpiece which ripped Massive Attack apart

  • Mezzanine marked Massive Attack’s deliberately darker reinvention.
  • Released in 1998, it stood apart from Britpop-era music.
  • Its creation brought artistic brilliance and band tensions.

Massive Attack’s 1998 album Mezzanine is presented as a deliberately radical departure from the group’s earlier sound, arriving as Britpop declined and pop culture was dominated by “Girl Power”. Its dark, unsettling and distinctive style made it feel unlike either contemporary music or the band’s own previous work,…

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Tom Waits shares new spoken-word song, ‘The Fly’: “This type of song will never go out of style”

  • Tom Waits has released spoken-word track ‘The Fly’.
  • Waits calls this song style timeless.
  • Further release details were not provided.

Tom Waits has released a new spoken-word song titled ‘The Fly’. The release is notable because it returns Waits to a style closely associated with his distinctive storytelling voice, while he suggests that this form of song remains enduring. The available article text gives no further details about…

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For The First Time, Doom And Its Composer Will Melt Faces In Real Life

  • Mick Gordon performed Doom music live at The Game Awards.
  • The set featured “Rip & Tear” and guest musicians.
  • Doom won awards for sound design and action.

Composer Mick Gordon performed music from the 2016 reboot of Doom live at The Game Awards, bringing the game’s aggressive industrial-metal soundtrack to a concert-stage setting. The performance mattered because the soundtrack had become a defining and widely praised part of Doom’s successful return. Gordon played “Rip &…

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Remembering When The Beach Boys Pushed the Envelope a Bit Too Far With a Greatest Hits Package in 1974

  • Endless Summer made The Beach Boys commercially relevant again in 1974.
  • Capitol capitalised on a growing nostalgia trend.
  • Its success arguably reduced the band’s later experimental ambitions.

In 1974, Capitol Records released The Beach Boys’ compilation Endless Summer, reviving the band’s commercial fortunes at a time when they were widely regarded as out of step with contemporary rock. Its success demonstrated the growing market for nostalgia-driven music, but the article argues that it also encouraged…

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North West and Molly Santana cancel joint ‘Kimokawaii Tour’

  • North West and Molly Santana have cancelled their 14-date North American tour.
  • The tour would have been North West’s headline debut.
  • Neither artist gave a reason for cancelling.

North West and Molly Santana have cancelled their joint ‘Kimokawaii Tour’, a planned 14-date North American run due to begin in August. The cancellation ends what would have been North West’s first headline tour, though both artists told fans they hoped to return with future plans. Several dates,…

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Charli XCX Charges to No. 1 on ARIA Chart With ‘Music, Fashion, Film’

  • Charli XCX debuts at No. 1 on Australia’s albums chart.
  • Amy Shark is denied a fourth consecutive chart-topping album.
  • Ella Langley remains No. 1 on the singles chart.

Charli XCX has debuted at No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart with Music, Fashion, Film, marking another major chart success for the British singer and producer. The result prevents Australian artist Amy Shark from securing a fourth consecutive No. 1 album, while reinforcing Charli XCX’s strong run…

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Wolf Alice share cover of The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’ featuring Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena

  • Wolf Alice cover The Roches with Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena.
  • It is the second ‘The Clearing’ B-side release.
  • The full B-side package arrives on 21 August.

Wolf Alice have released a cover of The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’ with Julia Cumming of Sunflower Bean and singer-songwriter Bria Salmena. The collaboration was recorded during sessions for the band’s latest album, ‘The Clearing’, and reflects the three-part vocal dynamic associated with The Roches’ original version. The track…

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Davido – Oriadé

  • Oriadé reflects on Davido’s longevity, love and faith.
  • The 13-track album features several international collaborators.
  • The review sees it as a confident continuation of his Afropop legacy.

Davido’s Oriadé is presented as a reflective Afropop album marking 15 years in music, combining the Nigerian-American singer’s established melodic style with a global, diasporic set of collaborators. The review argues that it reinforces his enduring appeal by returning to core themes of love, faith, gratitude and ambition,…

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Sheffield-born music icon Paul Carrack to be honoured with plaque unveiling in city centre

  • Paul Carrack will receive a Sheffield city-centre plaque.
  • The honour recognises his musical career.
  • Ceremony details were not available.

Sheffield-born musician Paul Carrack is set to be recognised with a commemorative plaque in the city centre. The honour reflects his longstanding contribution to British music and highlights Sheffield’s connection to an internationally respected performer. The available article text does not provide the unveiling date, precise location, organisers…

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Massive Attack investigated after reports of pro-Palestinian display in Singapore show

  • Singapore investigates Massive Attack over reported pro-Palestinian concert display.
  • Foreign flag displays can be illegal without permission.
  • The band has a longstanding record of political activism.

Singaporean authorities are investigating Massive Attack after reports that members displayed a Palestinian flag and called for a free Palestine during the British band’s concert in Singapore on Wednesday. The case highlights Singapore’s strict limits on political expression and public demonstrations, particularly around the Israel-Gaza war, which officials…

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