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The National return to announce first live show since 2024

  • The National to play first live show since 2024 in San Sebastián
  • One-off "The National And Friends" gig set for 18 October
  • Tickets go on sale 3 August; big-name support line-up confirmed

The National have announced their first live show since 2024, a one-off performance billed as "The National And Friends" as part of the AB100 festival in San Sebastián, Spain. The news follows a quiet period for the band, who have not toured since 2024 and last released an…

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Willie Nelson Speaks Out Against Data Centers

  • Willie Nelson opposes a proposed data centre near his hometown of Abbott, Texas
  • He warns of water use, light pollution and harm to farmland
  • Comes amid his ongoing tour and new album/book releases

Country music icon Willie Nelson, 93, has spoken out against plans for a data centre near Abbott, Texas, the small town where he grew up, joining a wider backlash against the facilities' environmental impact. Nelson, who has lived in nearby Austin since 1972, warned that such developments threaten…

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Musician Glen Hansard’s Dublin roots detailed after fatal crash

  • Musician Glen Hansard died aged 56 in a Dublin motorcycle crash.
  • He won an Oscar for "Falling Slowly" from the film Once.
  • Career spanned The Frames, Swell Season and a Tony-winning musical.

Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter behind The Frames and Swell Season, has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash near his home in Dublin. His management agency, ATC, confirmed the death in a statement, saying the family was still "dealing with the shock of it…

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TEMIC Announces Second Album ‘Ceiba’

  • TEMIC announce second album "Ceiba", out 2 October 2026.
  • Lead single "Ceased To Be" video explores death and loss.
  • Filmed in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, featuring actress Anna Kirse.

Progressive metal supergroup TEMIC has announced their second album, "Ceiba", alongside a video for lead single "Ceased To Be". The band, whose members have played with Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress, Neal Morse Band, Haken and others, built a strong following with their chart-topping debut, and the…

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Motionless In White Occupy Four Out Of Top Five Spots On Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart

  • Motionless In White hold four of Billboard's top five Hot Hard Rock chart spots
  • New track 'Fight Like Hell' becomes their fourth Number One from 'Decades'
  • Band occupy 12 of the chart's top 20 positions overall

Motionless In White have dominated Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart following the release of their new album 'Decades', taking four of the top five positions. Three of those tracks, 'Playing God', 'Afraid Of The Dark' and 'R.I.P.', had already reached Number One as pre-release singles, and they…

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Kavinsky, “Nightcall” French DJ, Found Dead at 50

  • French DJ Kavinsky, of "Nightcall" fame, died aged 50
  • Found dead in Paris; stroke suspected, investigation opened
  • Tributes paid by President Macron and France's culture minister

Kavinsky, the French electronic musician best known for his 2010 track "Nightcall", has died at the age of 50. He was found dead at his home in Paris on Wednesday, and while a cause of death has not been officially confirmed, French newspaper Le Figaro reported that he…

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Strawberry Guy Announces Second Album ‘Give Me A Dream’

  • Strawberry Guy announces new album "Give Me A Dream", out 23 October
  • First LP in five years, recorded at Sonic Ranch, Texas
  • Plays London's Scala on 20 September as part of live dates

Welsh musician Alex Stephens, who performs as Strawberry Guy, has announced his second album, "Give Me A Dream", due for release on 23 October via AWAL. It marks his first full-length record in five years and follows a run of recent singles, with the artist describing a diaristic…

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Dozens of revellers at indie music festival are struck down by ‘severe’ food poisoning ‘after eating at Yorkshire pudding stall’

  • Dozens fell ill with food poisoning at an indie music festival
  • Yorkshire pudding stall suspected as the source
  • Full details of the outbreak remain unconfirmed

Dozens of people attending an indie music festival have reportedly fallen ill with severe food poisoning, with suspicion falling on a stall selling Yorkshire puddings as the possible source. The incident raises concerns about food hygiene standards at festival catering stalls, which often operate under temporary and less…

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GODSMACK Announces October 2026 U.S. Tour Dates With DOROTHY

  • Godsmack adds 10 new October 2026 US tour dates with Dorothy
  • Tour concludes 24 October at Mohegan Sun Arena, Connecticut
  • Presales start 29 July; public tickets on sale 31 July

Godsmack has added new October 2026 US tour dates to its "The Rise Of Rock" world tour, with Dorothy joining as direct support for these additional shows. The expansion comes as the band continues its extensive touring campaign, currently performing to large crowds across European festivals, and reflects…

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Ian Noe announces new concept album ‘Canyon Falls Trailer Band,’ shares new song

  • Ian Noe announces concept album ‘Canyon Falls Trailer Band’
  • A new song has been shared
  • Further release details were unavailable

Ian Noe has announced a new concept album, ‘Canyon Falls Trailer Band’, and released a new song from the project. The announcement signals a forthcoming major release from the singer-songwriter and introduces the album’s narrative-led approach. The available article text does not provide further details about the song,…

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