Macklemore Launches 'Free Palestine' Tour Amid Ed Sheeran Fallout; Morphine Releases Archival Track

Rapper Macklemore has announced a "Free Palestine" tour with proceeds benefiting charities supporting the Palestinian people. This initiative follows his removal as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's tour after a pro-Palestine speech. Macklemore stated that remaining apolitical during a genocide is no longer an option, confirming initial dates in Dublin, Paris, and London, with U.S. dates to be announced.

In a separate development, the band Morphine has released "Cocoon," the title track from an upcoming eight-track album. The recordings were made a year before the death of frontman Mark Sandman, with new baritone saxophone parts added for this release. The archival track offers a new glimpse into the band's work.