‘MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’ Soundtrack Is Available to Stream Ahead of Vinyl Release
Fumi Games’ new indie title *MOUSE: P.I. For Hire* launched on April 16 and quickly earned an “overwhelming positive” rating on Steam. The game fuses 1930s rubber‑hose animation with fast‑paced first‑person shooter mechanics, drawing comparisons to *Doom* and *Max Payne*. Composer Patryk Scelina’s original score, featuring French electro‑swing outfit Caravan Palace, is now streaming online. A limited‑edition vinyl containing all 19 tracks will ship in June through Mondo, available for pre‑order today.
‘Heartstopper’ Recasts Olivia Colman Character for Spin-Off Film
Netflix’s teen drama Heartstopper will conclude with the feature‑length film Heartstopper Forever, but the role of Sarah, Nick’s mother, has been recast. Oscar‑winner Olivia Colman, who portrayed Sarah in the first two seasons, is unavailable due to filming commitments on the...
Watch Ninajirachi Debut New Porter Robinson Remix with Underscores at Coachella
Australian hyperpop star Ninajirachi closed Coachella’s second weekend by debuting a new Porter Robinson remix alongside indie‑electronic act Underscores. The surprise set featured a live rework of Robinson’s 2024 track “Perfect Pinterest Garden,” which the producer later hailed on X...
Paramore’s Hayley Williams Responds to Rumours She’s on Beyoncé’s ‘Act III’ Amid Rock Rumours
Hayley Williams, frontwoman of Paramore, addressed fan speculation that she will appear on Beyoncé’s upcoming “Act III” album during a concert in Silver Spring, Maryland. Beyoncé’s second act, “Cowboy Carter,” wrapped a $407.6 million, 32‑show tour, intensifying rumors that Act III will shift...
Tyler, the Creator Calls Out Fans for Leaking Security Camera Footage of Him Again
Tyler, the Creator took to Instagram to criticize fans for repeatedly sharing security camera footage of him browsing a bookstore in Mexico City. He warned that such leaks erode privacy and could lead to ubiquitous surveillance content, even from devices...
Watch Kacey Musgraves Debut New Songs From Upcoming Album ‘Middle Of Nowhere’ During Surprise Coachella Set
Country star Kacey Musgraves made a surprise appearance at Coachella’s Mojave Tent on April 18, 2026, arriving on horseback and opening with the title track from her forthcoming album “Middle Of Nowhere.” She also performed new songs “Back On The Wagon”...
Talk Talk Musicians to Reunite to Celebrate ‘The Colour Of Spring’ 40th Anniversary at One-Off London Gig
Talk Talk will reunite for a one‑off London concert on September 5 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their seminal 1986 album “The Colour Of Spring.” The show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town will feature founding keyboardist Simon Brenner alongside...
Paul McCartney’s New Album to Feature Collaboration with Ringo Starr
Paul McCartney’s next solo record, "The Boys Of Dungeon Lane," arrives on May 29 and promises his most introspective work yet, delving into childhood memories from post‑war Liverpool. The album features a duet with former Beatle Ringo Starr on the...
Check Out Madonna’s Euphoric New Single ‘I Feel So Free’ as She Makes Low-Key Debut on Pride Radio
Madonna quietly launched her new single “I Feel So Free” on iHeart’s Pride Radio, marking the first taste of her upcoming album Confessions II. The deep‑house track samples Lil Louis’ 1989 classic “French Kiss” and will repeat hourly through the weekend....
‘Fortnite’ Launches New Karaoke Mode for ‘Festival’ Music Game: “‘Rock Band’ Is Finally Reborn”
Epic Games has rolled out a microphone‑enabled karaoke mode for Fortnite Festival, its music‑centric spin‑off launched in late 2023. The update adds real‑time vocal support and drum‑kit compatibility, expanding the library to over 600 tracks and introducing two classic karaoke...
The Great Escape Announces Full 2026 Schedule and New Artists
The Great Escape festival announced its full 2026 lineup, marking the event’s 20th anniversary in Brighton from May 13‑16. The schedule features over 450 up‑and‑coming artists performing across more than 35 venues, with headliners such as Peaches, The Lottery Winners,...
Temples Share Justice and Daft Punk-Inspired New Single ‘Vendetta’: “A Modern Take on Dance Music”
British psych‑rock outfit Temples have released the single “Vendetta,” a dance‑floor‑ready track that channels the synth‑heavy aesthetics of Justice and Daft Punk. The song, originally two separate ideas, was merged into a single, pulsating anthem and serves as the lead preview...
Peter Parker Actor Teases ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 3’ Game
Ben Jordan, the facial model for Peter Parker in Insomniac’s *Marvel’s Spider‑Man* games, posted a motion‑capture photo on Instagram on April 13, hinting that work has begun on a third installment. Although he quickly deleted the post, fans captured it,...
Damon Albarn Leads Tributes to “the Voice of an Angel” And Bollywood Icon Asha Bhosle
British musician Damon Albarn posted an Instagram tribute to Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle, who died at 92 after a 70‑year career that produced more than 12,000 songs. Bhosle’s final recording appears on Gorillaz’s new album The Mountain, on the track...
Primal Scream Announce Full 2026 ‘XTRMNTR’ UK Anniversary Tour and ‘The Bunker Trilogy’ Anniversary Reissues
British rock outfit Primal Scream has unveiled a seven‑date UK tour for 2026 that will feature the 2000 protest‑disco album XTRMNTR performed in its entirety. The itinerary opens with two nights at Glasgow’s Barrowland on September 3‑4 and moves through Newcastle,...
The Strokes Announce 2026 Tour of UK, Europe, North America and Japan
The Strokes have unveiled a 2026 world tour supporting their upcoming album “Reality Awaits,” covering North America, Europe, the UK and Japan from June through October. The itinerary features two nights at Red Rocks, a headline slot at London’s O2,...
Watch Iggy Pop Rock Through the Classics and Leave Stage in a Coffin at Coachella 2026
Iggy Pop headlined Coachella 2026, delivering a 14‑song set that leaned heavily on Stooges classics and solo hits like “The Passenger.” The 78‑year‑old punk icon opened with “T.V. Eye” and “Raw Power,” then moved through fan favorites before closing with...
Morrissey Claims Responsibility for Iconic Salford Lads Club Smiths Photo, Corrects Johnny Marr on Rough Trade History
Morrissey has publicly asserted that the famous 1985 Salford Lads Club photograph of The Smiths was his sole idea, not a collective band decision. He reminded fans that the image was captured with a $188 Nikon camera on five reels...
Watch Yungblud Kick Off ‘Idols’ UK Arena Tour with Homecoming Show
British rocker Yungblud launched the UK arena leg of his ‘Idols’ world tour with a homecoming concert at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on April 11. The show followed an expanded schedule announced in October after tickets sold out quickly, adding dates...
Check Out The Rolling Stones’ Taster of Bluesy New Music as The Cockroaches
The Rolling Stones have dropped a cryptic teaser for new music under the alias “The Cockroaches,” featuring a blues‑heavy snippet of the forthcoming single “Rough And Twisted.” The track is the lead‑off from their next album, “Foreign Tongues,” slated for...
Robert Plant Honoured as Record Store Legend Ahead of RSD 2026: “Record Stores Have Always Been a Part of My...
Robert Plant has been announced as the Record Store Legend for Record Store Day 2026, a celebration that will involve more than 300 independent UK record shops next week. The event will showcase exclusive vinyl releases from artists such as...
ABBA Voyage Reaches “Incredible Milestone” Of 4million Visitors
ABBA Voyage, the CGI‑driven concert residency in London’s purpose‑built ABBA Arena, has welcomed its four‑millionth visitor, a figure that quadruples the one‑million milestone reached in April 2023. Since its 2022 debut, the show has staged 1,415 performances, delivering more than...
Alabama Shakes Show “a Snapshot of What We’re Living Through in 2026” On the Howling ‘American Dream’
Alabama Shakes have broken their decade-long silence with the release of “American Dream,” a politically charged single that reflects the social and economic anxieties of 2026. Frontwoman Brittany Howard describes the track as a snapshot of current American struggles, from...
Bryan Cranston Goes Viral for Tame Impala X JENNIE ‘Dracula’ Lip-Sync
Bryan Cranston’s backstage lip‑sync to Tame Impala and Jennie’s “Dracula” remix went viral, amassing hundreds of thousands of TikTok views. The remix, released in February, has already been a TikTok favorite, and Cranston’s performance adds a celebrity boost. His appearance coincides...
Anyma’s Coachella Set Cancelled Due to “Strong Wind Conditions”
American‑Italian DJ Anyma’s midnight set on Coachella’s main stage was cancelled after 15 minutes due to strong wind conditions that reached 35 mph. The festival issued an app notification, emphasizing safety as the priority. Organizers have not confirmed whether the performance...
Watch a Clip From James McAvoy’s Rap Comedy ‘California Schemin” – Exclusively on NME
James McAvoy makes his feature‑directorial debut with the British comedy "California Schemin’," a film that dramatizes the true‑story of Scottish rap duo Silibil N’ Brains. The pair, portrayed by Samuel Bottomley and Séamus McLean Ross, adopt American accents to fool...
Cruz Beckham Shares Feel-Good New Single ‘Waste Your Pain’
Cruz Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, released the upbeat single “Waste Your Pain,” produced by Justin Raisen and Lewis Pesacov. The track, previewed on his UK headline tour, features bright guitar riffs and a feel‑good chorus about self‑acceptance....
‘Crimson Desert’ Is Set to Get Easier with New Update
Pearl Abyss announced a series of updates for the open‑world RPG Crimson Desert that will roll out through June. Players will soon choose from easy, normal or hard difficulty settings, giving newcomers and veterans alike a tailored challenge. The patch...
Lime Garden on Being 23 and Surviving: “I’ve Learned to Appreciate the Beauty in Not Knowing What I’m Doing”
British indie quartet Lime Garden released their sophomore album “Maybe Not Tonight” on April 10, 2026, following the critical success of 2024’s “One More Thing.” Frontwoman Chloe Howard describes the record as a candid chronicle of early‑twenties turmoil, body‑image struggles,...
Anna Calvi, Adam Buxton, Carlos Alomar and More Lead ‘Bowie Night’ Events at London’s Lightroom for ‘You’re Not Alone’
London’s immersive venue Lightroom will host a six‑month "Bowie Nights" program alongside its "David Bowie: You’re Not Alone" exhibition, running from May to September. The series features talks, panels and performances by artists such as graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook, musicians...
The Itch – ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’ Review: Decadent, Freewheeling Party Underpinned by Genuine Humanity
British duo The Itch released their debut album ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’ on April 10, 2026 via Fiction Records and I OH YOU. The record fuses nu‑rave, britpop, electro‑punk and art‑rock across ten tracks that oscillate between club...
Lambrini Girls Reschedule North American Tour and Pull Out of Coachella After Phoebe Lunny Reveals Neck Fracture and “Acute Brain...
Lambrini Girls have withdrawn from Coachella and postponed their North American headline tour after vocalist Phoebe Lunny fractured her neck and suffered an acute brain injury in Australia. Medical orders prohibit her from flying or performing for six weeks, prompting...
The Strokes Officially Release ‘Going Shopping’ and Announce Release Date of New Album ‘Reality Awaits’
The Strokes have officially released their first new song since 2020, "Going Shopping," and announced that their seventh studio album, "Reality Awaits," will arrive on June 26. The single was first sent to fans on cassette before debuting live in...
Kurt Vile Announces New Album ‘Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me’ with Atmospheric ‘Chance To Bleed’ and 2026 UK, European and...
Philadelphia‑born singer‑songwriter Kurt Vile announced his ninth studio album, Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me, due out on May 29, 2026 via Verve Records. The lead single “Chance To Bleed” drops today, showcasing a shoegaze‑driven riff mixed with what Vile calls...
Melvin Benn Says Pepsi Originally Approved and “Signed Off” On Kanye West Headlining Wireless Before Pulling Out as Sponsor
Festival Republic announced Kanye West as headliner for all three nights of Wireless Festival, a decision initially signed off by lead sponsor Pepsi. The announcement sparked backlash over West’s anti‑Semitic history, prompting UK politicians, Jewish groups, and the Home Office...
Rostam Shares Cover of Former Band Vampire Weekend’s ‘Young Lion’
Rostam has unveiled a reimagined version of Vampire Weekend’s 2013 track “Young Lion,” swapping the original piano for guitar and a Persian saz played by Amir Yaghmai. The cover serves as a teaser for his forthcoming solo album “American Stories,”...
‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ Composer to Score ‘Legend Of Zelda’ Film Alongside Series Icon Koji Kondo
John Paesano, known for Marvel’s Spider‑Man, will compose the score for the upcoming live‑action The Legend of Zelda film, with series legend Koji Kondo acting as a music consultant. The movie, directed by Wes Ball and starring Bo Bragason as...
Will Saros Come to PC?
Sony’s upcoming title Saros will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on April 30, 2026, with no confirmed PC release date. While Sony traditionally brings its first‑party games to Windows within six to twelve months, a Bloomberg report cites the company’s retreat from its...
‘Forza Horizon 6’ PS5 Release Date Window, Everything We Know
Forza Horizon 6 will debut on PlayStation 5 in the second half of 2026, trailing its summer 2026 launch on Xbox platforms. Xbox executives attribute the delay to late‑stage strategic adjustments in the game’s multi‑platform rollout. The open‑world title is...
Mel B Says Spice Girls Reunion Tour Is “Not Happening”, Addresses Documentary Rumours
Mel B told Hello magazine that a full Spice Girls reunion tour is "not happening," putting recent speculation to rest as the group approaches its 30th anniversary. She also said a Netflix‑style documentary is still under discussion but not yet...
Every Song on the ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season Two Soundtrack
Apple TV’s dark‑comedy crime drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ returned for a ten‑episode second season on April 3, concluding on June 5. The show follows hedge‑fund manager Coop (Jon Hamm) as he resorts to illegal schemes to preserve his lavish lifestyle, with...
RAYE Apologises to Fans Who Bought Her New Album on Vinyl as It’s Not the Final Mix
British singer‑songwriter RAYE has issued an apology to fans who purchased the vinyl edition of her sophomore album ‘THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE,’ explaining that the records were pressed before the final mixes were locked in. As a result, the...
Wu Lyf Share “Simple, Sweet Love Song” With ‘The Fool’ – While Trolling Spotify with Homer Simpson Version
Manchester indie band Wu Lyf has released the stripped‑back love single “The Fool,” the lead track from their long‑awaited second album “A Wave That Will Never Break,” due April 10. The band also uploaded a meme‑style AI‑generated Homer Simpson version to...
Tom Misch on Returning and Recovering From Burnout: “If I’m Not Enjoying It Then There’s No Point”
Tom Misch has returned to the spotlight with his first solo album in eight years, "Full Circle," after a self‑imposed hiatus to recover from burnout. The London‑based artist stepped away in 2022, taking jobs as a barista and gardener while...
Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien Announces ‘An Evening With… Blue Morpho’ 2026 UK and European Tour with Dave Okumu and ESKA
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien announced a seven‑date solo tour, “An Evening With… Blue Morpho,” across Europe and the UK from October 4‑16, 2026. The trek supports his second solo album, Blue Morpho, slated for release on May 22, 2026. The live band...
Mani’s Family Say “Misunderstanding” Over Manchester Tribute Gig “Has Now Been Resolved”
Mani’s family announced that the misunderstanding surrounding the “Manichester” tribute concert in Manchester has been resolved. The event, scheduled for May 30 at the 5,000‑capacity Diecast venue, is organized by Damon Minchella with the blessing of Mani’s brother Greg. A star‑studded...
Ed Sheeran Praised for Turning Down ‘Fortnite’ Collaboration
Ed Sheeran disclosed he turned down a Fortnite collaboration because he doesn’t play the game and wants only authentic brand partnerships. He highlighted his genuine connection to products like Orange amps and his recent Pokémon tie‑in, which placed his single...
‘The Last Of Us’ Creator Teases “Road Ahead” With Fans Convinced ‘Part 3’ Is Happening
Neil Druckmann, co‑creator of The Last of Us, revealed during a 2024 making‑of documentary that he finally has a concept for a third mainline game, sparking fan speculation that Part 3 is imminent. He also announced his departure from the HBO...
Paul McCartney Shares His “Must-See Spots in Liverpool”
Paul McCartney announced his first new album in five years, "The Boys Of Dungeon Lane," slated for release on May 29 and billed as his most introspective work, drawing on childhood memories of post‑war Liverpool. To promote the record, he...
On ‘Ambiguous Desire’, Arlo Parks Turns Fleeting Nocturnal Moments Into Lasting Songs
British singer‑songwriter Arlo Parks releases her third album, Ambiguous Desire, on April 3 via Transgressive Records. Drawing on nocturnal New York club experiences, the record shifts toward house, techno and electronic textures while retaining her lyrical intimacy. Produced with Baird...