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Lorde has opened up about her past body image issues, and how she is embracing herself in this new era. During a new interview with Document Journal, the Kiwi pop star spoke about returning with her first single in four years, ‘What Was That’. The track is the first taste of her fourth album ‘Virgin’, which is due for release on June 27. READ MORE: Lorde’s ‘What Was That’ takes us […]

Travis Scott and Spotify have collaborated with FC Barcelona for a new shirt. Check it out below. READ MORE: Travis Scott – ‘Utopia’ review: lofty concept, shaky execution The design has been unveiled today (May 2) and will be worn by FC Barcelona in the Clásico against Real Madrid next Sunday (May 11). It marks the latest collaboration with Spotify and FC Barcelona – following on from special partnerships and […]

Charli XCX, Self Esteem and Wolf Alice are among the many acts to have signed an open letter of solidarity to the trans community from the UK music industry. It follows the UK Supreme Court ruling on April 16, in which judges unanimously ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex under the Equality Act. Judge Lord Hodge stressed that the decision was not a […]

Kneecap are facing show cancellations in Germany and Portsmouth due to their on-stage comments, and Metropolitan Police have said there is “grounds for further investigation”. READ MORE: Kneecap on the cover – giving peace, protest and partying a chance The backlash against the Irish hip-hop trio comes after their two sets at Coachella 2025, which saw them share overtly political statements in support of Palestine. The appearance divided fans and […]

Tony Hawk has announced details of a special one-day music festival to celebrate the release of Pro Skater 3+4. READ MORE: Every ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ soundtrack – ranked! Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Fest will take place at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre on May 8 and be livestreamed around the world via the official Pro Skater Twitch channel. UK fans will need to tune in at 2am BST on […]

R.E.M. have announced details of ‘Radio Free Europe 2025’ – a five-track benefit EP that includes a never-before-released remix of the breakthrough song. Find out more below. READ MORE: NME meets R.E.M.: “We needed swagger – to be loud and raw” The new release comes after the band shared the debut track back in 1981 – igniting college radio airwaves and marking the first major milestone in what would go on to […]

Ed Sheeran has announced three homecoming shows in Ipswich for this summer – you can find all the details below. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘Autumn Variations’ review: a pumpkin-spiced snoozer The trio of gigs will take place at the Suffolk town’s Portman Road stadium – the home of Sheeran’s beloved Ipswich Town FC, in which he purchased a minority stake last year. They’ll come ahead of the musician’s new album […]

Green Day have been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Check out the footage below. READ MORE: Green Day – ‘Saviors’ review: their best work since ‘American Idiot’ The pop-punk trio received the prestigious nod during a ceremony in Los Angeles, California yesterday (May 1), as announced last week. Their star is located at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard, which is adjacent to Amoeba Music. It marks the 2,810th […]