The tracks wield a much rawer and more reflective atmosphere, performed with just vocals and pianoThe post Bon Iver share recordings of ‘Beth/Rest’ and ‘Babys’ from their 2011 AIR Studios session appeared first on NME.

More than 21 years ago, I saw the Minneapolis rap group Atmosphere open a show at New York’s Knitting Factory. At that show, the late Eyedea was Atmosphere’s hypeman, and they were great. The bill also included a couple of standout New York underground acts, J-Live and MF DOOM, all opening for Chuck D’s terribly and...

Next week's event, in association with Amazon Music, will take fans inside the band's new album 'Music Of The Spheres'The post Coldplay announce immersive London event ‘The Atmospheres’ appeared first on NME.

Ann Peebles’ 1973 hit “I Can’t Stand The Rain” is a classic of Memphis soul, but it’s just as known for its weird, blippy electric timbale, meant to mimic the sound of falling rain, as for its slow-strut atmosphere and its raw, bluesy, powerful Peebles vocal. Over the past 48 years, “I ...

Coldplay's two-date 'World Tour' began in off-the-beaten-track Amman. The Prince of Jordan was there to catch them play their brilliant new album 'Everyday Life' and so was NME's Dan StubbsIt’s Saturday night in Amman, Jordan, and 600 Coldplay fans are preparing for their own sermon on the mount from, arguably, the world’s biggest band.  W...