In 2024 — a couple of years after she likened Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook conspiracy theories to celebrities advocating for COVID vaccination — M.I.A. appeared on Jones’ show Infowars to promote Ohmni, her line of clothing which she claimed blocked 5G. Today the artist has announced her first album since then: M.I.7, which is out in just…
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Thirty-three years ago in 1993, Porcupine Tree performed their debut gig at The Nag’s Head in High Wycombe. A year prior, Steven Wilson’s experimental double album On the Sunday of Life laid the groundwork for the band’s sound. Now, in 2026, Voyage 35 invites fans on a nostalgia trip back to those heady days through the doors of “The Nostalgia Factory”— a unique cover version of a standout track from that debut album.
The reimagined eight minute version of the song pays homage to Porcupine Tree’s formative era, where the spirits of ’60s and ’70s space rock collided to create an intoxicating, psychedelic symphony. Whilst acknowledging that past, ex Porcupine Tree members Colin Edwin and John Wesley Dearth are intent on driving the music firmly toward the future.
“There is so much love for the early Porcupine Tree material, and many people have expressed a desire to hear it again,” Colin Edwin told Louder Sound. “As the band evolved, much of this music fell by the wayside. It feels right to revisit it now with a fresh approach and new musical talent.”
John, who joined the band’s touring lineup in later years, shares that enthusiasm: “I’ve always been intrigued by the band’s early period. I’m really looking forward to playing these songs live and seeing where we can take them.”
While Porcupine Tree famously spearheaded a progressive rock revival with 2002’s In Absentia, the decade of incredible music that preceded it remains a fan favourite—much of which was never performed live. Those lucky enough to witness the band’s formative years remember a sense of languid experimentalism and spaced-out improvisation, all enhanced by the immersive projections of the Fruit Salad Lightshow.
Reunited with that original visual magic, Voyage 35 will head out on a short tour of Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK in September 2026. Fans can also look forward to some very special guests at the London show.
Tour Dates:
Fri 4 Sep Revislate, Italy Campo Sportivo
Tue 8 Sep Aschaffenburg, Germany Colos-Saal
Thu 10 Sep Utrecht, Netherlands TivoliVredenburg
Fri 11 Sep Uden, Netherlands De Pul
Sat 12 Sep Zoetermeer, Netherlands Boerderij
Tue 15 Sep Bristol, UK O2 Academy Bristol
Wed 16 Sep London, UK O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Thu 17 Sep Manchester, UK O2 Ritz
Fri 18 Sep Newcastle, UK The Grove
Sat 19 Sep Glasgow, UK The Classic Grand
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Broward County by Curtis Smoove hits with that raw, street-rooted energy that feels both nostalgic and immediate. There’s a clear Southern pulse running through it—hard drums, bouncing rhythm, and a flow that carries weight without trying too hard. You can hear echoes of classic influences, but it stays grounded in his own story, turning lived experience into something direct and unfiltered.
What makes it stick is its linear, no-frills drive—no distractions, just bars, groove, and attitude. It’s the kind of track that moves between storytelling and movement effortlessly, equally built for the streets and the dance floor. Authentic, catchy, and built to ride loud.
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Julia Wolf has announced the details of the DEEP END WORLD TOUR, which will see her taking over venues across America and Europe.
And she will not be going out alone. If you are in the US, you will be treated to a gorgeous opening set from Bee Blackwell. And if you’re in the UK or Europe, you’ll experience the brutality of SCRO.
So that’s some of this:
Or some of this:
Before loads of this:
Here are all the dates on both sides of the Atlantic:
SEPTEMBER
10 – FORKS Forks Forever Festival (Free Acoustic Set)
17 – AUSTIN Mohawk
18 – DALLAS The Bomb Factory
19 – HOUSTON Warehouse Live
21 – ORLANDO House of Blues
23 – ATLANTA Masquerade (Heaven)
25. CHARLOTTE The Underground
26 – NASHVILLE Eastside Bowl
28 – WASHINGTON 9:30 Club
30 – PHILADELPHIA Union Transfer
OCTOBER
02 – NEW YORK Irving Plaza
05 – BOSTON Paradise Rock Club
07 – TORONTO The Opera House
09 – COLUMBUS Newport Music Hall
10 – CLEVELAND The Roxy at Mahall’s
12 – GRAND RAPIDS Elevation
13 – INDIANAPOLIS Hi-Fi Annex
16 – DENVER Summit
17 – SALT LAKE CITY The Depot
20 – PORTLAND Wonder Ballroom
21 – SEATTLE The Showbox
23 – SAN FRANCISCO Great American Music Hall
25 – LOS ANGELES Fonda Theatre
NOVEMBER
17 – DUBLIN Button Factory
19 – GLASGOW Garage
20 – LEEDS Stylus
22 – BIRMINGHAM 02 Institute 2
23 – MANCHESTER Academy 2
25 – LONDON KOKO
28. COLOGNE Luxor
30 – PARIS La Maroquinerie
DECEMBER
01 – AMSTERDAM Tolhuistuin
02 – BRUSSELS Botanique
04 – BERLIN Hole 44
Julia recently released a new collaboration with Yeat titled ‘My Way’ that sounds like this:
She also joined forces with producer John Summit for an incredible track. That is titled ‘WITH ME’ and sounds a lot like this:
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Monday, hours after the Strokes shared a brief teaser for their new album Reality Awaits, it became apparent that the band had mailed cassettes featuring new single “Going Shopping” to 100 fans. Because this campaign was coordinated by someone who knows what they’re doing, the Strokes also had a show Monday night in San Francisco at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium ahead of the band’s Coachella appearance this Saturday. This gave the Strokes the chance to perform “Going Shopping” in public for the first time.
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Whatever, Forever by Gravegonzo drifts in that hazy space where time feels stretched and slightly unreal. The blend of 808 pulses, melancholic synths, and soft, distant vocals creates a mood that feels both intimate and detached, like watching memories replay from afar. There is a quiet heaviness underneath, a sense of things slipping away while still trying to hold shape. It does not push for impact, it lingers, slowly wrapping around you.
A dreamy, introspective piece that turns emotion into atmosphere, letting it echo rather than resolve.
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Synesis Absorption released their 3rd song to date, "Concealed" on February 23rd, 2026. The track features some quite well-known musicians in the extreme metal scene, with drummer Mike Smith (ex-Suffocation) and bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Testament, Death) adding to the song.
"Concealed" introduces itself with a sparkling synth pad before abruptly launching into slamming double bass grooves, vibrating bass bends, and explosive guitar chugging. Soon, death metal vocals are brought into the fray, alternating between high screams and deep growls. Slower sections make way for blistering tempos and racing blast beats as the song picks up in intensity. Funky bass adds an extra element of groove to the typical death metal sound, making a fun blend of intensity and funkiness.
At just over 4 minutes, "Concealed" blends thrash, death metal, and an eccentric funk influence that reminded me of a Primus-esque sound. Overall, Synesis Absorption brings to life an equally brutal and grooving death metal sound that stands out from many other death metal bands I've heard. You can stream "Concealed" available on all platforms now!
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