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Matty Healy pokes fun at Malaysia controversy with dismissive response to festival cancellation

Event was ordered to stop after musician kissed male bandmate on stage

The Independent UK

“I feel like everyone is culpable”: How Eddie Vedder reacted to the news that Amy Winehouse had died

Amy Winehouse’s death in 2011 had Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder wondering how it could have been avoided, and talking about what got his own band through the tough times

Louder

King Krule, Julia Jacklin, Deeper, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Vagabon play Day 2 of Pitchfork amid weather delays, set cancellations

Weather issues wreaked havoc with the schedule, shortening some sets in Union Park and scuttling planned performances by Panda Bear + Sonic Boom, Snail Mail and Palm.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Paul McCartney says working with ‘good friend’ Tony Bennett was a ‘privilege’

Tributes have continued to pour in for Bennett from musicians such as Bonnie Raitt and Mariah Carey.

The Independent UK

“Dime was still upset about Pantera”: Zakk Wylde recalls inspiring Dimebag Darrell to carry on in the early 2000s

The Black Label Society frontman says it was the only time late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell “wasn’t a force of positivity”

Metal Hammer

Cults, drugs and religion. The story of Oceans Of Slumber's Starlight And Ash

Oceans Of Slumber vocalist Cammie Beverley opens up on the struggles that helped make her the compelling frontwman she is

Metal Hammer

Blur: The Ballad of Darren review – mature melancholia spiked with adventure

Comparing it to a surprise baby, late-life Blur’s ninth album finds them on eloquent, emotional form, casting a wistful eye over past glories while pushing forward musically

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“Ziggy Stardust was the first song I ever performed”: Perry Farrell on his pre-fame days as a David Bowie impersonator

The Jane’s Addiction went on to become friends with Bowie, despite the fact he annoyed him by accidentally giving away his contact details. Twice.

Louder

I'm STILL using an iPod Classic in 2023 — here's why you should too

In the second installment of this two-day diary, we find out whether nostalgia has clouded reality.

iMore

Dan Smith looks back: ‘Bastille’s success was unexpected, and I was a nervous wreck’

The Bastille frontman on being followed around by football – and the terror of playing live

The Guardian - UK

“They crawled up their own bums”: The album that made Butch Vig lose faith in Radiohead

The Garbage drummer and Nirvana producer was not impressed by Radiohead's 1999 album Kid A

Louder

“Phil Lynott could sing you into bed”: Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie on his love of Thin Lizzy

Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie thinks Thin Lizzy are the creators of the best record ever made – but which one has he gone for?

Louder

“Joe Walsh branched out – a genuine progressive instinct at work”: when future Eagles icon went prog with The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get

1973 album carries flavours of Genesis and the Beatles, helped on its way by a gift from Pete Townshend

Louder

Pop band The 1975’s set stopped in Malaysia after onstage kiss

Good Vibes festival organisers said 1975’s set was stopped due to ‘non-compliance with local performance guidelines’.

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Metgharabiin: Ramy Essam’s story of exile told through his music

Essam’s new album Metgharabiin (Outsiders) captures the struggles of Egypt’s activists, in prison, exile or silenced.

The Independent UK

Tony Bennett left his heart to generations of music fans

Few artists could match Tony Bennett's ability to transcend generations, and bring them together in admiration of his warm, powerful voice

Chicago Sun-Times

Seasoned Pitchfork Music Festival-goer shares his best tips

Enhance your Pitchfork experience with valuable tips, like finding your new favorite artist at the Blue Stage.

The Conversation

Tony Bennett: the timeless visionary who, with a nod to America's musical heritage, embraced the future

In the history of American popular music, there have been few luminaries as enduring and innovative as Tony Bennett.

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Cinemablend

Ellen DeGeneres, Billy Joel And More Pay Tribute To Tony Bennett

Following Tony Bennett's death at age 96, celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Billy Joel, Elton John and more are paying tribute to the singer.

The Independent UK

Drake teases new ‘For All the Dogs’ album release date

Drake says his new album, “For All the Dogs,” may drop in “a couple of weeks."

Guitar World

Joe Bonamassa transforms Madonna’s Like a Prayer into a soulful blues-rock solo showcase

As a guest of the band Scary Pockets, Bonamassa brilliantly brings the worlds of blues, funk, and disco together

The Independent UK

Drake: new 'For All the Dogs' album may drop in ‘a couple of weeks’

Drake says his new album, “For All the Dogs,” may drop in “a couple of weeks."

The Guardian - UK

Tony Bennett obituary

American singer whose artistry and power earned him hits in the 50s and 60s, and a late career renaissance

Evening Standard

Obama’s Summer Playlist 2023 is here: we pick our favourite tracks

The ex-President’s excellent music taste careers from J Hus, to Bob Dylan, to Rosalía

Evening Standard

Tony Bennett’s most iconic moments: from jazz classics, to collaborations with Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse

The legendary jazz and pop vocalist has died, aged 96

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