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ABBA are the latest act to call on former President Donald J. Trump to stop playing their music at his events. According to Sweden’s Svenska Dagbladet, the Republican presidential candidate and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, played the Swedish pop group’s “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and “Dancing Queen” at

It looks like TV on the Radio could be on their way back. The long-dormant band posted a teaser image on its social media pages and updated its website for the first time in a long time. Little else is known for now, so stay tuned. TV on the Radio issued their last studio album,

Oasis claim they will not play any festivals in 2025, quelling speculation that the reunited band would return to Glastonbury next summer. “The only way to see the band perform will be on their Oasis Live ’25 World Tour,” a statement on their social media added. That reputed world tour presently comprises dates in England,

Bad Bunny has been cast in a forthcoming film from director Darren Aronofsky, Deadline reports. The crime thriller, titled Caught Stealing, will also star Elvis lead Austin Butler as Hank Thompson, a former baseball player who becomes enmeshed in the seedy underworld of 1990s New York City. Bad Bunny’s character has not yet been revealed.

Big Thief are the producers of Dance of Love, a new album from the 83-year-old singer-songwriter Tucker Zimmerman. Leading the LP is “Burial at Sea,” which arrives with a video by Adrianne Lenker’s younger brother, Noah. Adrianne Lenker also sings backup on the track. Check it out below; scroll down for Zimmerman’s upcoming tour dates,

William Basinski has announced a new album and 2024 tour dates slated for this fall. The upcoming LP is named September 23rd. Contrary to what that title suggests, the album will arrive four days later on September 27 via Temporary Residence Ltd.. The contemporary experimental composer has also shared a new song from the release,

The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our

American Football are formally inviting you to stay the night at 704 West High Street in Urbana, Illinois – the white, residential house made famous by the cover of their self-titled debut album. Last year, the band became co-owners of “The American Football House” along with their label Polyvinyl, photographer Atiba Jefferson, Chicago’s Open House

I’m writing this letter to you to send out an S.O.S. to all the artists and music people across America that the clock is truly ticking for us to save our democracy. The time is clearly NOW for all to jump in and use whatever influence for the greater good and endorse the candidate who

High Schoolers LLC, a trademark holding company controlled by Outkast’s André 3000 and Big Boi, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Atlanta electronic dance music duo ATLiens. In the lawsuit, obtained by Pitchfork, lawyers for the LLC claim that Outkast coined the term “ATLiens,” and that they’ve utilized it and owned the trademark for

The Chicks sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” to kick off the final evening of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Thursday night (August 22). The Texas trio of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer performed the National Anthem onstage at Chicago’s United Center, filling out the a capella number with three-part harmonies. Check it out below.

Queens of the Stone Age are canceling the rest of their 2024 tour dates so that frontman Joshua Homme can continue to recover after recently undergoing emergency surgery. “Josh has been given no choice but to prioritize his health and to receive essential medical care through the remainder of the year,” the band wrote. “Josh

Fresh off her performance at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Mickey Guyton has shared a new song, “My Side of the Country.” It’s the fourth preview of the Texan-born country musician’s new album, House on Fire, which is out on September 27. Hear the track below. “My Side of the Country” is the opening song

The Postal Service have shared Sylvan Esso’s new remix of their 2003 Give Up cut “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight.” The updated version arrives ahead of the Postal Service’s extended joint tour with Death Cab for Cutie, celebrating the anniversaries of Give Up and Transatlanticism. Check out the reworked track below. “‘The District Sleeps Alone

Stevie Wonder took the stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention Wednesday night (August 21), where he played his inimitable hit “Higher Ground,” from 1973’s Innervisions. Prior to performing, Wonder gave a keynote address at the event, which runs through this evening at Chicago’s United Center. Wonder formally endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her

Beyoncé’s team has threatened to hit former President Donald J. Trump’s campaign with an official cease-and-desist order over the use of her 2016 Lemonade hit “Freedom,” Rolling Stone reports. On Tuesday (August 20), a Trump campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, posted a 13-second video on X that depicts Trump deplaning onto a tarmac in Michigan. The

The Democratic National Convention returned last night for its second evening at Chicago’s United Center. Performing during the event were Chicago native Common, legendary soul singer Patti LaBelle, and Atlanta crunk favorite Lil Jon. Watch the musicians’ respective performances below. Common, a longtime Democratic activist who performed at the party’s convention in 2020, did his

Taylor Swift has released the music video for The Tortured Poets Department’s “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.” The clip offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Eras Tour—rehearsals, production, and all that. Watch the video, directed and produced by Swift, below. “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” is the second song