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AKAMU Artists on Tour in Europe
Avant Music News
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August 3, 2025
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How That Navy Commercial With the Godsmack Song Failed To Prepare Me for My Dishonorable Discharge
The Hard Times
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August 3, 2025
I still remember it to this day. I was sitting in homeroom, bored out of my fucking mind, when I heard my favorite band, Godsmack, on the TV during Channel One. I snapped to attention and was completely enthralled for the next minute. That Navy...
'Fauda' star Idan Amedi slams Israeli artists’ anti-war petition over Gaza
Ynet
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August 3, 2025
The petition, titled “Statement from the Cultural Community: Stop the Horror in Gaza,” includes signatures or endorsements from some of Israel’s most recognizable cultural figures, among them singers Chava Alberstein, Gidi Gov and Assaf Amdursky;...
Is This the Age of Emo Americana? These 3 Artists Might Make It Happen
American Songwriter
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August 3, 2025
Americana, by definition, is American roots music, which has grown from folk beginnings to the country rock of Gram Parsons to the alternative country of Uncle Tupelo and beyond. Uncle Tupelo not only spawned two influential bands, Wilco and Son...
TWICE seals the Honmoon at Lollapalooza Chicago with 21 song performances: Complete setlist and highlights
Sportskeeda
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August 3, 2025
On August 2, 2025, TWICE created history as it became the first all-female K-pop group to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago 2025, as reported by The Express Tribune. The performance marked a milestone in the group’s career at Western music...
The Album That Turned Bono and U2 Into “The Political Band”
American Songwriter
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August 3, 2025
When one thinks about the relationship between music and politics, they most likely think of musicians such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Green Day, Marvin Gaye, Tom Morello, and, of course, U2. U2 has always had something to...
"A theatrical release": Redditors criticize Netflix for a possible sequel to K-Pop Demon Hunters with a terrible catch
Sportskeeda
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August 3, 2025
K-Pop Demon Hunters 2 and 3 are reportedly in development and on their way to Netflix. However, fans soon became doubtful and critical of the news, not because of the sequels per se, but rather because of a reported catch. Netflix may choose to...
Lord of Mysteries episode 8: Exact release date and time, where to watch, and more
Sportskeeda
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August 3, 2025
Lord of Mysteries episode 8 is scheduled to be released on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10 am Chinese Standard Time, as per the anime's official platforms. The episode will be available on Tencent Video or WeTV, Crunchyroll, and other digital...
BTS Jin's Epic US Tour: Records Smashed, Fans Thrilled, and London Calling!
The Times of India
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August 3, 2025
Explosive Start in Anaheim Imagine a global superstar hitting the stage and instantly turning the arena into a frenzy of cheers and lights - that's exactly how BTS's Jin launched his solo fan concert tour, cleverly dubbed #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, on...
Noel Gallagher hits back after fans boo Oasis at London concert
Birmingham Live
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August 3, 2025
Noel Gallagher has hit back at boos Oasis received during a concert at London's Wembley Stadium. The moment happened when the Mancunian singer asked the audience if there was anyone from Manchester attending the gig. He said: "Any Mancunians we...
Vince to release new single featuring G-Dragon on Aug. 18
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 2, 2025
Published: 02 Aug. 2025, 16:05 [THEBLACKLABEL] Vince, the producer behind the soundtrack of Netflix’s animated hit "K-pop Demon Hunters," will return as a solo artist with a new single on Aug. 18 with K-pop superstar G-Dragon featuring on the...
Oasis guitarist Bonehead names favourite show of the Live '25 tour so far
Manchester Evening News
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August 3, 2025
Bonehead has named his favourite show of Oasis' reunion tour so far. The legendary rhythm guitarist, who's real name is Paul Arthurs, has reunited with the Gallagher brothers for the first time in more than 25 years after originally leaving the...
TWICE Headline Lollapalooza, Perform KPop Demon Hunters Song Takedown And Dazzle With Drone Show Sealing Honmoon
Times Now
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August 3, 2025
TWICE Headline Lollapalooza, Perform KPop Demon Hunters Song Takedown And Dazzle With Drone Show Sealing Honmoon (Image credit: Instagram/Lollapalooza and Netflix) TWICE made history at Lollapalooza Chicago and had audiences screaming with their...
Bruce Springsteen almost drove his band to quit while making 'Born to Run'
New York Post
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August 3, 2025
The infamous sax solo Clarence Clemons plays on Bruce Springsteen’s rock classic “Born To Run” is so vibrant and exhilarating that it seems like a moment of pure inspiration on Clemons’ part. In truth, as Peter Ames Carlin lays out in his new...
Irish country news: Margo's single, Cliona's salty tears, Derek Ryan on tour and CEOL latest
RSVP Live
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August 3, 2025
Take a Break Daniel O’Donnell is taking an “extended break from touring” due to health issues. The country music legend is known for his sell-out shows and amazing performances, but after struggling with health challenges in recent years, he is...
Artists Invited to Make a Splash with Mural Celebrating River and Connectivity
The Resident Community News Group - Florida
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August 2, 2025
RAP issues request for proposals for new RAM public art Jacksonville artists have an opportunity to leave their mark at Riverside Arts Market (RAM) and add to the city’s vibrant collection of public art and murals in the community. Riverside...
Scottish Oasis fans hit with Covid 'superspreader' warning ahead of Murrayfield dates
Scottish Daily Express
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August 3, 2025
They are the live shows that Oasis fans in Scotland have been waiting for all summer, with Noel and Liam Gallagher finally heading north of the Border for three sold-out gigs at Murrayfield Stadium. But now, with just five days to go until the...
The chaos and tragedy of Hanoi Rocks’ first US tour
Louder
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August 3, 2025
Finnish glam-punk pirates Hanoi Rocks were on the verge of a major breakthrough when they released their fifth album, Two Steps From The Move, in 1984. But their first American tour would end in tragedy and mark the beginning of the end of the...
Marching to the navy band
The Times of India
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August 3, 2025
I joined the Naval Academy at Kochi in May 1980 and soon got into the rigours of cadet life. However, what I looked forward to was the ‘Navy Band’ in station which played weekly, when the Commanding Officer ( CO ) would inspect us on parade . We...
Hit show celebrating Billy Joel's music coming to The Anvil
Basingstoke Gazette
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After sold-out tours across the UK and Europe, Elio Pace and his band will bring The Billy Joel Songbook to The Anvil on Sunday, October 19. The successful live show will go on a tour in September and October, stopping at 20 theatres across...