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Nine Inch Noize Drops Halo 38 Before Coachella Performances

4/8/2026

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Summary

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Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize will release Halo 38 under the name Nine Inch Noize on April 17.
The announcement precedes their Coachella performances this Saturday and the following weekend.
The duo previously reworked Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' Challengers score.
Their track "As Alive as You Need Me to Be" won Best Rock Song at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

History

Historical Context

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, celebrated diverse musical achievements, including Nine Inch Nails' collaboration with Boys Noize, which won Best Rock Song for "As Alive as You Need Me to Be." This event reflects a broader trend of genre-blending in music, as artists increasingly collaborate across traditional boundaries, shaping the industry's future.

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Story summary

Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize will release Halo 38 under the name Nine Inch Noize on April 17.
The announcement precedes their Coachella performances this Saturday and the following weekend.
The duo previously reworked Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' Challengers score.
Their track "As Alive as You Need Me to Be" won Best Rock Song at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

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