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Music News | First For Music News | NME NME brings you the latest music and pop culture news and reviews, along with videos and galleries, band features, concert tickets, magazine, radio and more.
- Ben Folds pens open letter to rally support for National Symphony Orchestra as Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center
by Max Pilley on June 3, 2026 at 7:35 pm“The NSO doesn’t have the luxury of time as it’s been suffocated by the financial turmoil that resulted from the presidential takeover” The post Ben Folds pens open letter to rally support for National Symphony Orchestra as Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center appeared first on NME.
- Watch Michael Stipe play ‘I Played the Fool’ live on Kimmel with Andrew Watt, Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer
by Max Pilley on June 3, 2026 at 5:32 pmThe song was released in March as the theme to the new Steve Carell HBO show ‘Rooster’ The post Watch Michael Stipe play ‘I Played the Fool’ live on Kimmel with Andrew Watt, Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer appeared first on NME.
- Wilco announce first gigs in Marrakech with “three unique sets”
by Liberty Dunworth on June 3, 2026 at 3:41 pmJeff Tweedy and co. will play entirely different setlists each night, and guests are also offered opportunities to explore the city throughout the day The post Wilco announce first gigs in Marrakech with “three unique sets” appeared first on NME.
- Ellie Goulding announces new album ‘I Know Too Much’
by Tom Skinner on June 3, 2026 at 1:56 pmThe single ‘Black Prada Dress’ is due to arrive later this week The post Ellie Goulding announces new album ‘I Know Too Much’ appeared first on NME.
- Charli XCX on uniting “three legends” for ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ album cover shoot: “I never really have felt genuinely shook before”
by Tom Skinner on June 3, 2026 at 1:06 pmShe said the record’s title “suggests something cheeky”, adding: “It’s also about ambition and scale and glamour, but at the same time it’s also very, very real and personal” The post Charli XCX on uniting “three legends” for ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ album cover shoot: “I never really have felt genuinely shook before” appeared first on NME.
- The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson hits out at crowd for “fucking ignorant” patriotic chant at Florida show
by Liberty Dunworth on June 3, 2026 at 12:33 pm“I don’t know what you have to be so proud of right now” The post The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson hits out at crowd for “fucking ignorant” patriotic chant at Florida show appeared first on NME.
- ‘Good Morning Britain’ accidentally airs c-word during Delta Goodrem interview about Mighty Hoopla
by Victoria Luxford on June 3, 2026 at 12:01 pmA programme spokesperson said the offending word had been removed from catch-up editions The post ‘Good Morning Britain’ accidentally airs c-word during Delta Goodrem interview about Mighty Hoopla appeared first on NME.
- The Jesus And Mary Chain’s William Reid says Eddie Van Halen “ruined rock guitar” and was one of “the worst guitar players in the world”
by Tom Skinner on June 3, 2026 at 11:50 am“So many people copied him” The post The Jesus And Mary Chain’s William Reid says Eddie Van Halen “ruined rock guitar” and was one of “the worst guitar players in the world” appeared first on NME.
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- Evanescence’s Amy Lee appears on the latest episode of AltPress: In Session
by Anna Zanes on June 3, 2026 at 7:17 pmAn expansive conversation about the path that brought her to the band’s sixth album, Sanctuary.
- Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy unveil 2026 co-headliner
by Kelsey Barnes on June 3, 2026 at 4:45 pmThe S&M tour will hit major cities in the fall.
- Weezer tap Wednesday for “We Might As Well Be Strangers”
by Kelsey Barnes on June 3, 2026 at 4:00 pmThe single will appear on The Gold Album, out this summer.
- Hear Rico Nasty’s fiery new single “Rituals”
by Kelsey Barnes on June 2, 2026 at 7:00 pmThe rapper will support Hayley Williams on tour in America this fall.
- YHWH Nailgun’s follow-up to 45 Pounds is only 11 minutes
by Neville Hardman on June 2, 2026 at 5:10 pmMagazine is out next week (June 11) via their new label 4AD.
- 3 Dollars reveal debut EP Plus Tax
by Kelsey Barnes on June 2, 2026 at 3:27 pmThe rising New Jersey band have opened for Quicksand and made Dashboard Confessional a fan.
- Fenne Lily announces new album Win Win
by Kelsey Barnes on June 2, 2026 at 2:49 pmLead single “Uh Huh” details the ending of a relationship.
- Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World to join Joel Madden on Ep. 169 of Artist Friendly
by Alternative Press Magazine on June 2, 2026 at 2:00 pmHere’s what to know about the new episode.
Music Business Worldwide News, jobs and analysis for the global music industry
- BMI promotes four executives across Creative and Corporate Communications teamson June 3, 2026 at 5:47 pm
BMI promoted John Ellwood to Vice President, Creative, and elevated Deirdre Chadwick, Jeff Gilligan and Jodie Thomas to Assistant Vice President positions. Source
- Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square is selling its remaining Universal Music Group stake, days after UMG rejected its $64B takeover bidon June 3, 2026 at 5:28 pm
The news comes days after Universal Music Group’s board officially rejected a takeover proposal from Ackman and Pershing Square Source
- The AI Music Streaming Flood: Where We’re Aton June 3, 2026 at 4:12 pm
The latest ‘Tim’s Take’ from Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham Source
- US Register of Copyrights continues The MLC’s designation as the statutory Mechanical Licensing Collective – as total royalties distributed to songwriters and publishers near $4Bon June 3, 2026 at 3:24 pm
The Register originally designated The MLC in July 2019 Source
- Seeker Music acquires the publishing catalog of Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymondeon June 3, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The deal covers Raymonde’s body of work as a member of the Scottish band, including his co-writes on the 1990 album Heaven or Las Vegas. Source
- Grammy-winner Youssou N’Dour named Vice President of CISAC as global rights org marks 100 yearson June 3, 2026 at 2:59 pm
N’Dour succeeds outgoing Vice Presidents Yvonne Chaka Chaka, a South African singer and songwriter, and Arturo Márquez, a Mexican composer. Source
MusicRow.com Nashville’s forefront music industry trade publication
- Provident Entertainment Promotes Twoby Lorie Hollabaugh on June 3, 2026 at 6:58 pm
Provident Entertainment has promoted John Loessy to Senior Director, Marketing, and Josh […] The post Provident Entertainment Promotes Two appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Darius & Friends Returns To The Ryman With All-Star Lineup Benefiting St. Jude [Recap]by Madison Hahnen on June 3, 2026 at 6:38 pm
The 17th annual Darius & Friends benefit concert returned to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium […] The post Darius & Friends Returns To The Ryman With All-Star Lineup Benefiting St. Jude [Recap] appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Wyatt Flores Sets New Album ‘Scared Of Heights’ For Julyby Lorie Hollabaugh on June 3, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Wyatt Flores will release his new album, Scared of Heights, on July 31 via Island Records/MCA […] The post Wyatt Flores Sets New Album ‘Scared Of Heights’ For July appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Dawn Delvo Releases Debut Memoir ‘My Greatest Solo: Accompanied By Grace’by Lauryn Sink on June 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Dawn Delvo has released her debut memoir, My Greatest Solo: Accompanied by Grace. The book […] The post Dawn Delvo Releases Debut Memoir ‘My Greatest Solo: Accompanied By Grace’ appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Hunter Hayes Expands ‘The Evergreen Tour’ Into Fallby Lorie Hollabaugh on June 3, 2026 at 3:32 pm
Hunter Hayes has added new dates to his “The Evergreen Tour,” extending the run into the […] The post Hunter Hayes Expands ‘The Evergreen Tour’ Into Fall appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Folds Of Honor Tennessee Hosts Sixth Annual Rock ’N Jock Celebrity Softball Gameby Lauryn Sink on June 3, 2026 at 3:10 pm
Folds of Honor Tennessee hosted its sixth annual Rock ’N Jock Celebrity Softball game on Monday […] The post Folds Of Honor Tennessee Hosts Sixth Annual Rock ’N Jock Celebrity Softball Game appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- The Randy Owen Center At Jacksonville State University Opens With Star-Studded Tribute Concertby Lorie Hollabaugh on June 3, 2026 at 3:05 pm
The Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts at Jacksonville State University officially […] The post The Randy Owen Center At Jacksonville State University Opens With Star-Studded Tribute Concert appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- The Ryan Seacrest Foundation Unveils Promotions & New Hiresby Lauryn Sink on June 3, 2026 at 2:34 pm
The Ryan Seacrest Foundation has elevated two and added three new members to its team. “As […] The post The Ryan Seacrest Foundation Unveils Promotions & New Hires appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Laci Kaye Booth’s New LP ‘Love Ain’t For The Faint Of Heart’ Set For Septemberby Lorie Hollabaugh on June 3, 2026 at 2:27 pm
Laci Kaye Booth is set to release Love Ain’t For The Faint Of Heart, her first album […] The post Laci Kaye Booth’s New LP ‘Love Ain’t For The Faint Of Heart’ Set For September appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- AIMP Nashville Unveils 2026 Unsigned Songwriter Series Winnersby Madison Hahnen on June 3, 2026 at 2:16 pm
The Association of Independent Music Publishers Nashville Young Professionals Committee […] The post AIMP Nashville Unveils 2026 Unsigned Songwriter Series Winners appeared first on MusicRow.com.