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Chelsea Wolfe announces new LP ‘The Dark’ (new single, exclusive vinyl & t-shirt)

  • Chelsea Wolfe announces new album The Dark
  • Lead single “Cold” is out now
  • Exclusive Gold Forest vinyl is limited to 500

Chelsea Wolfe has announced a new album, The Dark, and released its lead single, “Cold”. The announcement marks the start of a new creative period for the singer-songwriter, with the album described as reflecting sobriety, personal change and confronting difficult inner experiences. The Dark is due for release…

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Playing mainstage at 2000 trees was crazy !!!

  • Artist shares excitement after playing 2000trees mainstage
  • Quick short-form clip capturing a big festival moment

This is a short, energetic clip from an artist or band reflecting on the buzz of playing the mainstage at 2000trees Festival, a well-known UK rock and alternative festival. The excitement in the title suggests a standout live moment worth sharing with fans. The video appears to be…

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Chelsea Wolfe talks new album ‘The Dark’: “I needed to go through some difficult times to stop self-abandoning”

  • Chelsea Wolfe announces ninth album ‘The Dark’
  • Album reflects sobriety and personal growth themes
  • Produced with Jennifer Decilveo and Ben Chisholm

Chelsea Wolfe has announced her ninth studio album, ‘The Dark’, speaking to NME about the personal upheaval that shaped it, including going through sobriety and learning to stop what she calls “self-abandoning”. The Californian artist, known for blending folk, rock and doom metal, said the record marks a…

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Sylvan Esso announce new LP ‘Ow ∞,’ share “Concrete Glen”

  • Sylvan Esso announce first album in four years
  • *Ow ∞* arrives on 11 September
  • New single “Concrete Glen” is out now

Sylvan Esso have announced *Ow ∞*, their first album in four years, and released its second single, “Concrete Glen”. The record is the electronic duo’s first self-released LP, arriving through their Psychic Hotline label, and marks a return following 2022’s *No Rules Sandy*. The 12-track album is due…

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Julieta Venegas, Trueno, Milo J & More: Your Guide to LAMC 2026 in New York City

  • Billboard's guide to LAMC 2026, the Latin music industry conference in NYC
  • Runs from 28 July with panels, showcases and free concerts
  • Features artists including Julieta Venegas, Trueno, Milo J and La India

Billboard has published a day-by-day guide to the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) 2026, taking place in New York City. Founded in 2000 by Tomas Cookman and Josh Norek, LAMC has become a key industry gathering that brings together emerging artists, executives, managers and fans, and the piece…

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“I don’t need the money and I’ve had enough applause to last 10 lifetimes.” R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck insists that the band will never, ever properly reform

  • Peter Buck confirms R.E.M. will not officially reunite despite financial comfort
  • The band has performed together at special events but these are not part of a full reunion
  • R.E.M.'s official run ended in 2008 after a decades-long career

"Everyone has their memories and they’re sacrosanct"

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CD Projekt Red confirms Gamescom reveal for new Witcher 3 expansion

  • Witcher 3's Songs of the Past DLC debuts at Gamescom on 25 August
  • Expansion arrives 2027, on par with Blood and Wine in scope
  • Follows Geralt, not Ciri; release delayed from 2026 for quality

CD Projekt Red has settled on Gamescom's Opening Night Live, on 25 August, as the venue for the first proper look at Songs of the Past, the expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The reveal caps months of piecemeal detail since the add-on was announced in May…

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Data breach at Suno confirms over 55 million user accounts compromised

  • Have I Been Pwned confirms Suno breach exposed 55m+ accounts
  • Leaked data includes emails, phone numbers and partial Stripe card details
  • Leaked code allegedly shows AI training on scraped music; Sony, UMG still suing

A data breach at AI music generator Suno has been confirmed to have exposed more than 55 million user accounts, after security researcher Troy Hunt's Have I Been Pwned service ingested the leaked files and put a concrete figure on the incident for the first time. The breach,…

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Album Of The Week: Nick Hakim I Can See

  • Nick Hakim released 'I Can See,' his first solo album in four years, developed over roughly six years with producer Andrew Sarlo
  • The album features ethereal, atmospheric R&B with cohesive production despite being recorded across multiple studios in Texas, New York, and home spaces
  • Includes collaborations with Moses Sumney and experimental musicians; positioned as Hakim's strongest solo work to date

Musician Nick Hakim has released his new album *I Can See*, out on Friday, marking his first full-length record in four years. Stereogum's Chris DeVille has named it Album Of The Week, praising the Queens-based artist for crafting ghostly, meticulously produced R&B that stands apart even from his…

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Garmin’s new screen-free fitness tracker doesn’t require a subscription

  • Garmin released the Cirqa, a $199.99 screenless fitness tracker with no mandatory subscription, offering 10-day battery life and 80+ activity tracking modes.
  • The device monitors heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature, and sleep stages; priced between Google's $99 Fitbit Air and Whoop's $199/year subscription models.
  • Features include menstrual cycle tracking for women and rest-readiness assessments, with the band available in four colours and wearable as a wristband or armband.

Garmin has launched the Cirqa, a screen-free fitness and wellness tracker that works without a subscription, positioning it as a mid-priced alternative to rivals such as Whoop and Google's Fitbit Air. By omitting a display, Garmin says the band avoids distractions and achieves battery life of up to…

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