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Rolling Stone's weekly Songs You Need to Know roundup spotlights Harry Styles' glittering disco pivot on Aperture, Arctic Monkeys' charity single Opening Night, and Wizkid and Asake's collaboration Turbulence from their EP, plus notable new tracks from Snail Mail, Lucinda Williams, Jessie Ware, and more—a snapshot of the week's standout releases.
Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders reflects on the time he joined Iggy Pop's band for the 2016 album "Post Pop Depression," expressing initial nerves about being in another band and learning from the experience. Helders found the opportunity beneficial, gaining confidence and new songwriting insights that influenced Arctic Monkeys' 2018 album "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino."
Rolling Stone celebrates the creativity and breadth of Arctic Monkeys' catalog by listing 30 of their best songs, highlighting the band's ability to confound expectations and Alex Turner's skill as a songwriter. The songs range from acid-tongued tracks like "Teddy Picker" to high-drama love stories like "Secret Door" and anthems like "R U Mine?". The list showcases the band's evolution and their ability to captivate audiences with their unique style and kitchen sink realism.
Foo Fighters performed a surprise set at Glastonbury under the name "ChurnUps" and were praised for their energetic performance. The festival also made history by streaming Pyramid Stage performances live in British Sign Language on BBC iPlayer. Headliners Arctic Monkeys are due to perform later in the evening. The festival has seen a diverse range of acts, from the Master Musicians of Joujouka to Carly Rae Jepsen, and has something for everyone.
Foo Fighters played the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2023, confirming that they were the mystery band The Churnups. The band opened with "All My Life" and played a mix of their hits and covers, including Metallica's "Enter Sandman" and Black Sabbath's "Paranoid". The performance marked 25 years since their first Glastonbury appearance and came ahead of Royal Blood and Arctic Monkeys.
Arctic Monkeys will still headline Glastonbury despite frontman Alex Turner's recent bout of laryngitis. Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis confirmed the news, saying the band were "on" and that they were the most prepared they'd ever been for the festival. The festival has opened its gates, with 200,000 fans expected to attend sets by Sir Elton John, Lana Del Rey, Guns N' Roses, Wizkid and Christine And the Queens. Meanwhile, rumours abound about the "mystery band" playing the Pyramid Stage on Friday evening, with fans speculating that it could be Foo Fighters, Pulp or Blur.