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Envie – “Violently Friendly”

  • Envie, formerly Dystopia, release new single "Violently Friendly"
  • Trio previously featured on FKA twigs' "Which Way"
  • Song tackles unwanted romantic pressure within a friendship

East London trio Envie, formerly known as Dystopia, have returned with a new single called "Violently Friendly", marking their reintroduction under a fresh name after a lengthy hiatus. The band's Bandcamp page under the Dystopia name had been inactive since 2020, though the members previously featured on FKA…

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SLADE’s JIM LEA To Release Autobiography, ‘How Does It Feel?’, In October

  • Jim Lea's autobiography "How Does It Feel? Slade And Beyond" out 22 October 2026
  • 320-page memoir features unseen letters, photos and untold stories
  • Foreword by Francis Rossi, afterword by Paul Weller

Jim Lea, bassist and co-songwriter of SLADE, is set to publish his autobiography, "How Does It Feel? Slade And Beyond", on 22 October 2026 via Omnibus Press. Written with music writer Daryl Easlea, and featuring a foreword by Francis Rossi and an afterword by Paul Weller, the book…

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“It’s the perfect way to close such a significant chapter in the band’s history.” Ghost to release tour film titled 2 Big to Rig in cinemas this August

  • Ghost concert film '2 Big to Rig' releases in cinemas August 26 for limited theatrical run
  • 16mm documentary captures two sold-out Mexico City performances, directed by Amir Chamdin
  • Marks conclusion of touring cycle as frontman Tobias Forge pauses live shows for family and creative renewal

The Skeletour concert film follows their 2024 release Rite Here Rite Now

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Lana Del Rey says new LP ‘Stove’ has a “companion album”

  • Lana Del Rey plans two new albums, including *Stove*.
  • Both records may be finished within a month.
  • The companion album’s title and release date remain unconfirmed.

Lana Del Rey has said that her forthcoming album, *Stove*, will be accompanied by a second record. The announcement matters because it expands a long-delayed release into a two-album project, giving fans the clearest indication yet that both records are nearing completion. In an Instagram post, Del Rey…

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Kami Kehoe Announces New Album ‘LOVE IS A WEAPON’

  • Kami Kehoe releases 'LOVE IS A WEAPON' on August 28, exploring love's complexity through 15 tracks following her 2024 album 'REVIVED'
  • New preview single 'THE END' reflects on loyalty in relationships; previous releases 'DIRTY', 'HEARTLESS', and 'PSYCHO' also included
  • Artist joins Breaking Benjamin and Starset on North American tour September–October across 30+ venues

Heading out on tour with Breaking Benjamin. The post Kami Kehoe Announces New Album ‘LOVE IS A WEAPON’ appeared first on Rock Sound.

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Ella Langley and Olivia Dean Dominate Luminate’s Mid-Year Songs Chart; Spanish-Language Music Soars in Popularity

  • Ella Langley and Olivia Dean lead Luminate's 2026 mid-year songs chart.
  • Spanish-language music now makes up nearly 10% of US streams.
  • Global music streaming grew almost 10% in H1 2026.

Ella Langley and Olivia Dean have emerged as the biggest new stars of the year so far, each placing two songs in the top 10 of Luminate's Mid-Year 2026 songs chart, the data source used by Variety and Billboard. The report, which for the first time combines music…

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Echo & the Bunnymen Announce New Album Apples for Isaac, Reveal Lead Single: Stream

  • Echo & the Bunnymen announce new album Apples for Isaac, out 18th September
  • First studio album since 2014's Meteorites
  • Features late Blondie drummer Clem Burke, who died during recording

Echo & the Bunnymen have announced their first studio album in over a decade, Apples for Isaac, due out on 18th September, alongside the lead single "Brussels Is Haunted." The release matters to fans of the veteran UK rock band as it follows 2014's Meteorites and carries added…

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Post Malone, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson to perform at World Cup closing ceremony

  • Post Malone, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson join World Cup closing ceremony line-up
  • Spain face Argentina in Sunday's final in New Jersey
  • First-ever Halftime Show features Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Post Malone, Tom Cruise and Jennifer Hudson will be among the performers at the closing ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ahead of Sunday's (19 July) final between Spain and Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The 90-minute pre-match ceremony underscores FIFA's use of major…

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System of a Down Tell London Crowd to “Blame Oasis” for England’s World Cup Loss

  • Daron Malakian blamed Oasis for England's World Cup semi-final loss
  • England lost 2-1 to Argentina after leading early
  • Feud traces back to old Noel Gallagher insult of the band

During a System of a Down concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 15 July, frontman Daron Malakian repeatedly jabbed at Oasis while giving the crowd live updates on England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. When Argentina equalised, Malakian told fans he would "blame Oasis" if England…

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South African DJs and musicians to play London’s Trafalgar Square for Nelson Mandela Day

  • Free Nelson Mandela Day concert hits Trafalgar Square on 18 July
  • Marks 30 years since South Africa's post-apartheid Constitution
  • Line-up includes Sun-El Musician, Zakes Bantwini, Sjava and Msaki

A range of South African DJs and musicians are due to play a free event in London's Trafalgar Square this weekend to mark Nelson Mandela Day. Taking place on Saturday 18th July, the concert also celebrates 30 years since the writing of the South African Constitution, which enshrined…

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