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Hovvdy – “You Will Go Far”

  • Hovvdy release new single "You Will Go Far" with video
  • Third single from upcoming album Big World
  • Big World is out 14th August on Arts & Crafts

Texas duo Hovvdy (Will Taylor and Charlie Martin) have released a new single, "You Will Go Far", the latest preview of their forthcoming album Big World. The track continues the pair's characteristic blend of gentle, groove-led instrumentation with lyrics that reflect on time, friendship and change, reinforcing the…

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Gustavo Dudamel, NY Philharmonic & Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra to Honor Venezuela at World Cup Final

  • New York Philharmonic and Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Orchestra to perform together for the first time at 2026 World Cup Final halftime show
  • Performance dedicated as humanitarian tribute following June earthquakes that killed nearly 5,000 and displaced thousands in Venezuela
  • International lineup including BTS, Justin Bieber, and Madonna airs globally on July 19

The halftime show will feature artists coming together following the country’s devastating earthquakes.

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Iron Maiden have sold half of the rights to their likenesses and their music to Pophouse

  • Iron Maiden transfers 50% of music rights and complete mascot/likeness control to Swedish entertainment firm Pophouse
  • Pophouse specialises in large-scale music experiences (ABBA Voyage, KISS avatars)
  • Deal funds expansion into films, concert documentaries, and Eddie-focused digital projects

Their longtime manager said that the move will allow them to “pursue, facilitate, and finance our many plans and dreams quicker than we ever hoped” The post Iron Maiden have sold half of the rights to their likenesses and their music to Pophouse appeared first on NME.

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Sombr’s “You Are the Reason Tour”: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets

  • Sombr, a 21-year-old pop rock singer-songwriter, is launching his first arena tour with 39 dates across North America
  • The 'You Are the Reason Tour' runs from July 22 through November 24, with tickets starting at $47 and available through Ticketmaster and secondary markets
  • The tour concludes with back-to-back shows at Madison Square Garden in New York

The pop rock singer-songwriter is embarking on his first arena tour. Learn how to get tickets, deals, and everything else to know. Sombr’s “You Are the Reason Tour”: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets Travis Bland

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The Rolling Stones hit out at AI music: “If you were any kind of creative person, you wouldn’t do that”

  • The Rolling Stones criticised AI music after being deepfaked themselves.
  • They argue true creative people wouldn't rely on AI.
  • Comments reflect wider industry unease over AI in music.

The Rolling Stones have criticised the use of artificial intelligence in music, reportedly speaking out after discovering they themselves had been "deepfaked" using AI technology. The band's comments add to a growing debate within the music industry about AI-generated content, with the group suggesting that relying on such…

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Questlove Brings His VIP Game Nights to the Masses With ‘The Next Move’

  • Questlove launches web series The Next Move from his game nights
  • Produced with Black Thought's Two One Five Entertainment
  • Series premiered with a star-studded Chelsea townhouse launch party

Musician and producer Questlove is expanding his exclusive celebrity game nights into a new web series called The Next Move, which launches today. Produced by Questlove and Black Thought's company Two One Five Entertainment, the show adapts the format of his invite-only gatherings, offering a more intimate, hangout-style…

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TALAS To Play Live Shows In 2027 With PHIL NARO’s Son JAMES On Lead Vocals

  • TALAS to tour in 2027 with Phil Naro's son James singing
  • Billy Sheehan says James's voice closely resembles his late father's
  • Move honours Phil Naro, who died in 2021 aged 63

Bassist Billy Sheehan has confirmed that his 1970s band TALAS will return to the stage in 2027, with the late Phil Naro's son, James, taking over on lead vocals. Sheehan announced the news during a 10 July appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", explaining that James…

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Tinashe Announces New Album Popstar

  • Tinashe announces new album Popstar, out 25 September via Atlantic
  • New single "Crash Out" released alongside the announcement
  • First full album since 2021's 333, after two shorter EPs

Tinashe has officially announced her fifth studio album, Popstar, due for release on 25 September via Atlantic Records. The announcement follows the release of last month's single "Too Easy" and is accompanied by a new track, "Crash Out," continuing the singer's steady stream of output since her breakthrough…

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3 Rock Frontwomen From the 1970s Who Found New Life as Solo Artists

  • Article profiles Patti Smith, Nico and Suzi Quatro's solo careers.
  • All three left bands to pursue successful solo rock careers.
  • Suzi Quatro released a new album, Freedom, this year.

This piece profiles three rock frontwomen of the 1970s who stepped away from their bands to build careers as solo artists, highlighting how each carved out a distinctive path in the male-dominated rock scene of the era. Patti Smith, Nico and Suzi Quatro each moved between group and…

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