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Born 84 Years Ago Today in Mississippi, the Trailblazing Country Star Who First Wrote and Recorded This Reba McEntire Classic
Bobbie Gentry, the country-folk singer-songwriter best known for her 1967 hit “Ode to Billie Joe”, was born Roberta Lee Streeter in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, on 27 July 1942 – 84 years ago today. She is being remembered for her trailblazing career: she was one of the first female artists to write and produce most of…
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Electronic music is the fastest-growing genre in the US this year
Electronic music has become the fastest-growing genre in the United States this year, according to a new mid-year report from music analytics firm Luminate. The finding highlights a broader shift in American listening habits, with artists such as Disco Lines and John Summit driving renewed interest in dance music, alongside a revival in songs originally…
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Only Fire Launches New Album ‘Hoe Weekend’
Croatian producer Only Fire has announced his new album ‘Hoe Weekend’, due for release on 21st August 2026. It follows his 2020 debut ‘Double Penetration’, which built a reputation for provocative, hyper-sexual content that spread widely on social media, and comes after collaborations with artists including Brooke Candy, Isabella Lovestory, Chase Icon, Cortisa Star and…
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King Gizzard Announce Australian Tour, a Rave Set, and a Block Party They Curated
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have announced a 2026 Australian tour, headlined by a two-day, band-curated event called the Croxton Block Party in Melbourne and including a late-night “rave set” in Sydney. The announcement comes as the prolific Melbourne band enjoys an especially busy period, having recently revealed its 28th studio album, the hard-electronic…
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Mercury Prize 2027: shortlist announcement date and judging panel announced with tickets on sale now
The Mercury Prize has confirmed key details for its 2027 event, including the date its 12-artist shortlist will be revealed and the panel of judges who will select it. The announcement follows a record-breaking 2025 ceremony in Newcastle, the first time in the prize’s history it was held outside London, where local singer-songwriter Sam Fender…
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Which rock songs have spent more than 100 weeks on the charts?
Far Out Magazine has compiled a list of rock songs that have spent more than 100 weeks on the UK singles charts, highlighting tracks with unusually long-lasting commercial appeal. The feature underscores how certain rock records continue to resonate with listeners long after their initial release, securing a rare kind of chart longevity usually associated…
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Chanel Beads shares eclectic collection ‘Eternal Music’, an exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
Chanel Beads, the rising New York band featured in NME’s latest instalment of The Cover, have released an exclusive playlist called “Eternal Music” to accompany their profile piece. The release forms part of NME’s weekly series spotlighting emerging musical talent, with the accompanying feature written by Priya Elan and photographed by Eve Alpert, offering fans…
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deed0t Hits Back With ‘Same Faces’
Manchester rapper deed0t has released a new single, ‘Same Faces’, continuing his consistent lyrical connection to his home city and its soundsystem culture, which he inherited from his father’s involvement in the scene. The track matters as part of his ongoing artistic output, following his recent two-part series ‘Do You Buy Your Girl Flowers?’, which…