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Dawuna Unveils New Mixtape ‘African Family Laptop Musick’
Baltimore-based artist Dawuna has released a new mixtape, ‘African Family Laptop Musick’, alongside signing to True Panther Records. The project marks a personal, experimental release from the avant-garde soul musician and precedes further new music expected this summer. Dawuna, whose real name is Ian Mugerwa, made the mixtape while recovering from a traumatic head injury…
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD’s M. SHADOWS: ‘We Don’t See A Point Of Ever Being On A’ Record ‘Label Again’
Avenged Sevenfold singer M. Shadows has said the band does not intend to sign with another record label after completing its Warner deal, becoming fully independent following 2023’s Life Is But A Dream…. He argued that major labels no longer offer enough practical value to justify their costs, particularly as artists can distribute music and…
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The 10 best songs from July 2026 – ranked!
July 2026 produced a varied selection of notable new music, according to Far Out’s ranked list of the month’s ten best songs. The choices span established artists and newer acts, highlighting releases that stood out for songwriting, production and distinctive musical character. The ranking places Yard Act’s latest track at the top, with other selections…
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Watch The Smashing Pumpkins Invite Greg Brady To Perform “It’s a Sunshine Day” as Flavor Flav Headbangs
The Smashing Pumpkins surprised audiences at a Lollapalooza aftershow in Chicago by inviting Barry Williams, best known as Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch, to perform “It’s a Sunshine Day”. The unusual crossover drew attention because it combined a classic sitcom moment with a major alternative rock band, while rapper Flavor Flav was seen enthusiastically…
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As ‘Civilization’ Turns 35, Creator Sid Meier and Firaxis President Look Ahead to a New Ages for 2K Studio’s Franchises
“Civilization” is approaching its 35th anniversary, while its developer Firaxis has marked 30 years in business, underlining the unusual longevity of a midsized studio focused on turn-based strategy games. Creator Sid Meier and Firaxis president Heather Hazen say the series’ enduring appeal lies partly in its intergenerational community, with parents introducing the games to their…
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Remi Wolf – “Twiggy”
Remi Wolf has released “Twiggy”, her first new solo music in two years, following her 2024 album Soup. The single marks a stylistic shift towards country-inflected pop while retaining elements of the glitchy sound associated with her recent work, and arrives after live performances of the track at Newport Folk Festival. Wolf wrote the song…
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From Ariana Grande to Cardi B & More, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Billboard has opened a poll asking readers to choose their favourite new music release from the final week of July 2026. The main release is Ariana Grande’s eighth album, Petal, alongside singles and albums from artists including Cardi B, Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Becky G, Slayyyter, Remi Wolf, Shaboozey and Davido. Grande released the 12-track…
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Ariana Grande’s petal Never Fully Blooms: Review
Consequence’s review finds Ariana Grande’s eighth album, petal, to be an emotionally candid response to public scrutiny, past trauma and relationship pressures. It says Grande channels these experiences into a more experimental and at times abrasive sound, while questioning the personal cost of turning pain into art. The album follows 2024’s eternal sunshine and is…
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The 1984 song Prince could never make perfect: “The way I envisioned it”
Prince reportedly struggled to realise ‘Purple Rain’ exactly as he first imagined it, despite the song becoming the defining centrepiece of his 1984 album and film. The story underlines how a work can acquire its lasting form through revision and collaboration rather than by matching an artist’s original plan. The track began as a different,…
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Yo La Tengo Void Scalper Tickets For Hanukkah Shows, Launch New Lottery
Yo La Tengo has cancelled tickets believed to have been bought by scalpers and bots for its annual Hanukkah benefit concerts in New York, after the initial pre-sale left many fans unable to buy them. The band and Bowery Ballroom are replacing the sale with a lottery intended to distribute tickets more fairly and discourage…