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Talk Talk surviving members reuniting for show celebrating ‘The Colour of Spring’ 40th anniversary ++ new vinyl reissue

Talk Talk's surviving members are reuniting on stage, and The Colour of Spring gets a new vinyl pressing for its 40th.

Brooklyn Vegan · Jul 20 · Talk Talk

Jul 20

Watch John Glacier Live Out Her 007 Fantasies in New “Bond Girl” Video
Pitchfork · John Glacier
The Avalanches announce 1st NYC show in 9 years
Brooklyn Vegan · The Avalanches
Nirosta Steel adds 2 more NYC shows
Brooklyn Vegan · Nirosta Steel
RX Bandits brought ‘…And The Battle Begun’ to Brooklyn with Catbite (pics, setlist)
Brooklyn Vegan · Rx Bandits
Gathering of the Juggalos 2026 has Hatebreed, Sarah Squirm, Vanilla Ice & Milli Vanilli
Brooklyn Vegan · Hatebreed
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Adds Tour Dates in North America and Europe
Pitchfork · Mike D
For Avalon Emerson, starting a band changed everything
NPR Music
How much should we care about a pop star's baggage?
NPR Music · Gracie Abrams
Rebecca Black announces tour for new LP ‘Age of the Exhibitionist’
Brooklyn Vegan · Rebecca Black
Melissa Auf der Maur Unveils First New Music in 16 Years
Pitchfork
Meg Lui announces Sufjan Stevens-produced debut LP, shares “Elvis Queen”
Brooklyn Vegan · Sufjan Stevens
Albums from Mike Campbell and Low Cut Connie draw inspiration from rock's past
NPR Music · Mike Campbell
BV Interviews: Tricky talks going “indie” on ‘Different When It’s Silent,’ the influence of The Specials, more
Brooklyn Vegan · Tricky
Arca Announces New Album XXXXX
Pitchfork · Arca
Pulp Play “Wickerman” For The First Time In 15 Years
Stereogum · Pulp

Jul 19

Watch Madonna, the Muppets, and More Perform at 2026 World Cup Final Halftime
Pitchfork · Madonna
L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dies at 59
Editor's pick · Pitchfork · L7
Tomahawk Reunite For First Show In 13 Years
Stereogum · Tomahawk

Jul 18

Pavement Return To The Road With A Very Unserious “Stairway” Cover
Stereogum · Pavement
Crash Of Rhinos Play First Show In 13 Years
Stereogum
Martin Garrix Brings Out The Edge To Debut Latest U2 Collab “Fireflies” At Tomorrowland
Editor's pick · Stereogum · Martin Garrix

Jul 17

Bright Eyes & The Lumineers cover The Felice Brothers for new tribute comp ‘Felice County Fair’
Brooklyn Vegan · Bright Eyes
Hopscotch Fest Announces 2026 Lineup
Stereogum
Jeff Tweedy Brings “Out in the Dark” to Kimmel
Pitchfork · Jeff Tweedy
The Olivia Tremor Control Announce First New Album In 27 Years The Same Place
Stereogum · The Olivia Tremor Control
New exclusive vinyl: Circa Survive’s ‘Blue Sky Noise’ on blue sky splatter LP
Brooklyn Vegan · Circa Survive
James Blake and Travis Scott Duet on The Odyssey End Credits Song “When I’m Home”
Pitchfork · James Blake
Leon Bridges Launches New Album With Four Singles
Pitchfork · Leon Bridges
IFULKI – “Something Greater”
Stereogum
Clairo Joins Ryan Beatty For Live Debut Of Their New Collabs In NYC
Stereogum · Clairo

Jul 16

The Rolling Stones are for the young
Editor's pick · NPR Music · The Rolling Stones
Carly Rae Jepsen Surveys the Wreckage of a Dinner Party in “After All” Video
Pitchfork · Carly Rae Jepsen
Coachella Organizers Announce New Santa Monica Beach Festival
Pitchfork · The Killers
Hank Heaven announces new EP ‘Welterweight,’ shares “I Wanna Be Your Man”
Brooklyn Vegan
Echo and the Bunnymen Reveal First Album in 12 Years
Editor's pick · Pitchfork · Echo & The Bunnymen
William Shatner’s metal band making its live debut at Riot Fest
Brooklyn Vegan · Live
Tinashe Announces New Album Popstar
Pitchfork · Tinashe
Lana Del Rey says new LP ‘Stove’ has a “companion album”
Brooklyn Vegan · Lana Del Rey
Perennial – “Modernism”
Stereogum