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Louder Sound Jun 3

"A kick in the arse and a smack in the face, this album does what politicians don't - tell the truth." Irish punk Meryl Streek announces new album Stories They Don’t Teach You At School, shares single Rotten Fruit featuring Steve Ignorant from Crass

Meryl Streek Steve Ignorant Crass

Kerrang! Jun 3

Meryl Streek shares Crass collab Rotten Fruit, announces new album Stories They Don’t Teach You At School

Meryl Streek Crass Steve Ignorant

The Quietus Jun 3

An Enduring Howl: The Cultural Legacy of Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg Bob Dylan

Spin Jun 2

Like Father, Like Son: Dweezil Zappa Celebrates 20 Years of Frank Zappa Live

Dweezil Zappa Frank Zappa

Magnet Magazine Jun 2

Happy Birthday Lydia Lunch

Lydia Lunch Fabrizio Moretti The Rolling Stones

Louder Sound Jun 1

“It’s a veritable smorgasbord of musicality for the curious and a buffet of favourites for the fans.” New career-spanning Frank Zappa collection to be released on vinyl for the very first time

Frank Zappa

Metalorgie May 31

La Dispute

La Dispute Mandylion Witch Fever

The AU Review May 30

Photo Gallery: Gil Scott-Heron by Brian Jackson + Yasiin Bey – RISING – Forum, Melbourne (28.05.26)

Gil Scott‐Heron Brian Jackson Yasiin Bey

JazzTimes May 29

Allen Ginsberg’s Jazz Howl

Allen Ginsberg Bob Dylan The Clash Ornette Coleman Max Roach Lester Young Thelonious Monk

5 articles May 29

Henry Rollins Ian MacKaye The Cramps Fugazi Alex Chilton Black Flag Minor Threat

Consequence of Sound, New Noise, NME +2

Louder Sound May 29

"Jim Morrison was standing on the balcony shouting: ‘You guys suck! I got more talent in my big toe than your entire group!'" How Poco invented a brand-new sound - only to have it stolen by the Eagles

Poco Jim Morrison Eagles Jackson Browne David Crosby

Clash Music May 28

Phoenix James Assumes Form On New EP ‘Teeth’

PHOENIX JAMES

Rolling Stone May 27

Inside New Orleans After Hours with Tank from Tank and the Bangas

Tank and the Bangas

2 articles May 27

Alex Chilton Henry Rollins Ian MacKaye The Cramps Minor Threat Black Flag

BrooklynVegan, Stereogum

2 articles May 26

Kae Tempest Jacob Alon Pet Shop Boys Young Fathers Connie Constance CMAT Sam Fender Radiohead

NME

2 articles May 26

Dead Pioneers Jason Williamson Sleaford Mods

New Noise, The Line of Best Fit

Spin May 26

Tank and the Bangas Are Popping ‘The Last Ballon’

Tank and the Bangas Jimmy Fallon

Magnet Magazine May 26

Laurie Anderson Released “Home Of The Brave” 40 Years Ago Today

Laurie Anderson Shearwater

Louder Sound May 23

"The senseless, random act of violence against someone so full of life and innocence was mind-blowing, and I hated Los Angeles for a long time after that." How the murder of Henry Rollins' friend inspired two songs on Sonic Youth's 1992 album Dirty

Sonic Youth Henry Rollins Rollins Band Black Flag Hole The Smashing Pumpkins

NPR Music May 22

Laurie Anderson: Tiny Desk Concert

Laurie Anderson Lou Reed

Louder Sound Jun 3

"A kick in the arse and a smack in the face, this album does what politicians don't - tell the truth." Irish punk Meryl Streek announces new album Stories They Don’t Teach You At School, shares single Rotten Fruit featuring Steve Ignorant from Crass

Meryl Streek Steve Ignorant Crass

The Quietus Jun 3

An Enduring Howl: The Cultural Legacy of Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg Bob Dylan

Magnet Magazine Jun 2

Happy Birthday Lydia Lunch

Lydia Lunch Fabrizio Moretti The Rolling Stones

Metalorgie May 31

La Dispute

La Dispute Mandylion Witch Fever

JazzTimes May 29

Allen Ginsberg’s Jazz Howl

Allen Ginsberg Bob Dylan The Clash Ornette Coleman Max Roach Lester Young Thelonious Monk

Louder Sound May 29

"Jim Morrison was standing on the balcony shouting: ‘You guys suck! I got more talent in my big toe than your entire group!'" How Poco invented a brand-new sound - only to have it stolen by the Eagles

Poco Jim Morrison Eagles Jackson Browne David Crosby

Rolling Stone May 27

Inside New Orleans After Hours with Tank from Tank and the Bangas

Tank and the Bangas

2 articles May 26

Kae Tempest Jacob Alon Pet Shop Boys Young Fathers Connie Constance CMAT Sam Fender Radiohead

NME

Spin May 26

Tank and the Bangas Are Popping ‘The Last Ballon’

Tank and the Bangas Jimmy Fallon

Louder Sound May 23

"The senseless, random act of violence against someone so full of life and innocence was mind-blowing, and I hated Los Angeles for a long time after that." How the murder of Henry Rollins' friend inspired two songs on Sonic Youth's 1992 album Dirty

Sonic Youth Henry Rollins Rollins Band Black Flag Hole The Smashing Pumpkins

Kerrang! Jun 3

Meryl Streek shares Crass collab Rotten Fruit, announces new album Stories They Don’t Teach You At School

Meryl Streek Crass Steve Ignorant

Spin Jun 2

Like Father, Like Son: Dweezil Zappa Celebrates 20 Years of Frank Zappa Live

Dweezil Zappa Frank Zappa

Louder Sound Jun 1

“It’s a veritable smorgasbord of musicality for the curious and a buffet of favourites for the fans.” New career-spanning Frank Zappa collection to be released on vinyl for the very first time

Frank Zappa

The AU Review May 30

Photo Gallery: Gil Scott-Heron by Brian Jackson + Yasiin Bey – RISING – Forum, Melbourne (28.05.26)

Gil Scott‐Heron Brian Jackson Yasiin Bey

5 articles May 29

Henry Rollins Ian MacKaye The Cramps Fugazi Alex Chilton Black Flag Minor Threat

Consequence of Sound, New Noise, NME +2

Clash Music May 28

Phoenix James Assumes Form On New EP ‘Teeth’

PHOENIX JAMES

2 articles May 27

Alex Chilton Henry Rollins Ian MacKaye The Cramps Minor Threat Black Flag

BrooklynVegan, Stereogum

2 articles May 26

Dead Pioneers Jason Williamson Sleaford Mods

New Noise, The Line of Best Fit

Magnet Magazine May 26

Laurie Anderson Released “Home Of The Brave” 40 Years Ago Today

Laurie Anderson Shearwater

NPR Music May 22

Laurie Anderson: Tiny Desk Concert

Laurie Anderson Lou Reed

Overview

Laurie Anderson is set to release a live album with SexMob titled 'Let X=X' in 2026, while HAAi features James Massiah on her new single 'I Wanna Feel Like Someone'. Meanwhile, tributes continue to honor legacy artists such as Gil Scott-Heron, whose work will be celebrated at Jazz à la Villette 2026.

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Ian MacKaye and Henry Rollins to reissue lost album by The Cramps

Ian MacKaye and Henry Rollins announce reissue of The Cramps' lost 1977 album produced by Alex Chilton

Kae Tempest and Jacob Alon collaborate on new project, sharing mutual admiration

Dead Pioneers : nouvel album, quatrième extrait en écoute (feat. Jason Williamson de Sleaford Mods)

Kae Tempest and Jacob Alon collaborate on new project, sharing mutual admiration

Ian MacKaye and Henry Rollins to reissue lost album by The Cramps

Ian MacKaye and Henry Rollins announce reissue of The Cramps' lost 1977 album produced by Alex Chilton

Dead Pioneers : nouvel album, quatrième extrait en écoute (feat. Jason Williamson de Sleaford Mods)

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