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• Instagram and Threads to celebrate Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ with hidden Easter eggs

  16-04-2024 17:08 via nme.com
  
  In celebration of the upcoming release of Taylor Swift‘s new album, Instagram and Threads have announced hidden Easter eggs.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ review: her best album will never go out of styleThe pop star’s 11th album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is set for release later this week (April 19) and in celebration of the album, the social media platform has shared fun hidden features for Swifties.
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• Eloy Casagrande explains “complicated” decision to leave Sepultura for Slipknot

  13-05-2024 22:45 via nme.com
  
  Eloy Casagrande has opened up about his reasons for leaving Sepultura to fill the vacant drummer position in Slipknot.READ MORE: Slipknot’s Clown talks 2024 tour and new material: “This band has never been happier”In February Casagrande left the Brazilian metal band, who will be splitting up after a farewell tour starting this year. This led to heavy speculation that he would be joining Slipknot following the firing of Jay Weinberg late last year.
  Casagrande recently gave
  
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• The Last Dinner Party announce autumn 2024 European tour

  13-05-2024 22:44 via nme.com
  
  The Last Dinner Party have announced an autumn 2024 European tour set to kick off later this year.READ MORE: The Last Dinner Party: the newly-coronated monarchs of baroque-popThe 13-date trek will kick off on October 28 in Paris and will see the band make stops in various cities such as Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, Lyon, Munich, Berlin and more. The tour will wrap up on November 16 in Luxembourg.
  It immediately follows the band’s long-since sold-out UK tour throughout September and O
  
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• Grupo Frontera Announce ‘Jugando a Que No Pasa Nada’ Tour

  13-05-2024 22:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  Mexican American band dropped experimental second LP on Friday
  
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• Sony Music Entertainment Acquires Entire Wati-B Catalog

  13-05-2024 22:23 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Sony Music Entertainment France announces an expansion of its 11-year partnership with Wati-B, acquiring the label’s entire catalog. The agreement covers all albums and songs produced by Wati-B between 2009 and 2023, featuring French rap mainstays like Sexion d’Assaut and its solo members Maître Gims, Black M, and Lefa, as well as Tiakola, 4Keus, and […]
  
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• Watch Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ ‘The Making Of Wild God’ part one, featuring Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood

  13-05-2024 22:11 via nme.com
  
  Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have shared part one of ‘The Making Of Wild God’ featuring Radiohead‘s Colin Greenwood.READ MORE: Nick Cave: “There’s no metric that says virtuousness makes good art”Directed by Megan Cullen and recorded at Miraval Studios in France, the new exclusive footage provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds created their upcoming 18th album ‘Wild God‘.
  The first part of the docu-film see
  
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• Who Says Korea Gets To Have All the Fun? Sony Music Taiwan Bulks Up on Mando-Pop with WeiBird, Cyndi Wang Deals

  13-05-2024 22:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Sony Music Entertainment Taiwan expands its relationship with Mando-pop stars WeiBird and Cyndi Wang to help both artists reach new fans in other markets. By combining forces, Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Taiwan will help WeiBird and Cyndi Wang solidify their positions within the domestic Chinese music industry, as well as reaching new fans elsewhere. Sony […]
  
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• “Seminal” – Tributes paid after death of ‘Young Americans’ saxophone legend David Sanborn

  13-05-2024 21:42 via nme.com
  
  Tributes have been paid to David Sanborn, the saxophone legend who performed on David Bowie‘s hit ‘Young Americans’, who has died at the age of 78.
  It was confirmed on his official social media accounts that he had passed away on Sunday (May 12) from complications of prostate cancer. He had been diagnosed with the disease in 2018 but had continued performing until recently and had live appearances booked into 2025.
  “It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you th
  
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• Indie Music Publishers Step Up the Pressure Against Spotify: AIMP Says Bundling Shenanigans Will Cut Mechanical Royalties an Estimated $150 Million

  13-05-2024 21:42 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify’s recent bundling of audiobooks with its music offering is changing how it pays songwriters and publishers. With an estimated $150 million in lost revenue, the music publishing industry isn’t thrilled with the upcoming changes. The addition of the audiobook feature to its existing Spotify Premium offering allows the platform to claim a new bundled […]
  
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• AIMP Followup Statement on Spotify’s Bundling—Publisher Royalties Cut An Estimated $150M

  13-05-2024 21:42 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify’s recent bundling of audiobooks with its offering is changing how it pays songwriters and publishers. With an estimated $150 million in lost revenue, the music industry is speaking out on the changes. The addition of the audiobook feature to its existing Spotify Premium offering allows the platform to claim a new bundled disbursement rate. […]
  
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• The AI Randy Travis Song Has Officially Charted at Country Radio

  13-05-2024 21:25 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Where That Came From" debuts at Number 45 on Billboard's Country Airplay survey
  
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• Eurovision bosses promise to review all incidents for those who “didn’t respect the spirit of the rules and the competition”

  13-05-2024 21:11 via nme.com
  
  The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has released a statement promising to review all incidents for those who “didn’t respect the spirit of the rules” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.READ MORE: Inside the raging debate to watch Eurovision 2024: “This feels bigger than the contest”This year’s competition, which was ultimately won by Switzerland’s Nemo, was surrounded by controversy for allowing Israel to compete amid the ongo
  
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• NetEase Cloud Music Inks Licensing Pact with Kakao Entertainment for Chinese Market

  13-05-2024 21:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  NetEase Cloud Music announces a new licensing agreement with Kakao Entertainment to distribute their music in the Chinese market. NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming service provider in China, has announced entering a licensing agreement for digital music distribution with South Korean entertainment company Kakao, granting NetEase Cloud Music the right to distribute Kakao’s […]
  
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• Super-Bundling Is Already Happening In Video—Introducing the Disney+, Hulu & Max Bundle

  13-05-2024 20:50 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Analysts believe super-bundling is on the way for online subscription streaming services—Disney is leading the charge with a Disney Max bundle. Here’s a peek at everything that’s included. The only thing missing? Music. Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery have teamed up for a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and Max. The new […]
  
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• Super-Bundling Heads to Video First—Disney+, Hulu & Max Bundle

  13-05-2024 20:50 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Analysts believe super-bundling is on the way for online subscription streaming services—Disney is leading the charge with a Disney Max bundle. Here’s a peek at everything that’s included. The only thing missing? Music. Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery have teamed up for a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and Max. The new […]
  
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• Childish Gambino’s ‘New World’ tour: dates, venues and ticket details revealed for UK, Europe and Australia

  13-05-2024 20:32 via nme.com
  
  Childish Gambino has confirmed the dates and venues for his ‘New World’ tour, which will take in the UK, Europe and Australia later this year and into 2025.READ MORE: Childish Gambino – ‘3.15.20’ review: rap’s Renaissance man lets guard down with most personal record to dateEarlier today, the rapper-actor-comedian, real name Donald Glover, released his ‘Atavista’ album, along with a music video for the new track ‘Little Foot Big Foot&rsq
  
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• David Gilmour announces shows in historic Rome landmark and first US gigs in eight years

  13-05-2024 20:16 via nme.com
  
  David Gilmour has announced a show at a historic Rome landmark as well as a handful of shows in the US.
  Before taking on the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall for his six-night residency, the soloist and former Pink Floyd guitarist will perform at Rome’s historic chariot-racing stadium Circus Maximus (Circo Massimo) during a six-night run taking place from September 27 through October 3
  It will mark his return to the legendary venue and in Italy since his Rattle That Lock Tour
  
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• Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé Join Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani as ‘The Voice’ Coaches

  13-05-2024 20:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  The rapper and singer will round out the coaches panel for the singing competition's upcoming 26th season
  
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• David Sanborn, Jazz Saxophonist Who Played on David Bowie’s ‘Young Americans,’ Dead at 78

  13-05-2024 20:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  The musician, who won several Grammys and also collaborated with the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and others, had been battling prostate cancer
  
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• Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, BTS Will Get the ‘Bridgerton’ Orchestra Treatment on Season 3

  13-05-2024 19:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  Pitbull, Sia, and Gayle will also get covers on the new season of Bridgerton
  
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• Gracie Abrams’ New Album Features Taylor Swift Collaboration

  13-05-2024 19:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  Abrams joined Swift as an opener for the Eras Tour last summer
  
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• Nilüfer Yanya announces UK, European and North American 2024 tour

  13-05-2024 19:43 via nme.com
  
  Nilüfer Yanya has announced a 2024 UK, European and North American tour set to kick off later this year.READ MORE: Nilüfer Yanya – ‘Painless’ review: grunge-inflected album soars when she reaches full-peltKicking off on September 28 at the Underground Arts in Philadelphia, Yanya will make her way across the US with stops in major cities such as Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Montreal, Chicago, Nashville and more. The North American leg of the tour will wrap u
  
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• Kendrick Lamar Lands Two Top 10 Songs With Drake Diss ‘Not Like Us’ at Number One

  13-05-2024 19:39 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper's "Euphoria" rises 11-3 this week, while Drake's "Family Matters" debuted at Number Seven
  
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• Kings of Leon eye seventh UK Number 1 album with 'Can We Please Have Fun'

  13-05-2024 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Kings of Leon start the week with a lead to top the Official Albums Chart with their ninth studio album, Can We Please Have Fun.
  
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• Taylor Swift Celebrates ‘Tortured Poets’ Induction Into Eras Tour Set List: It’s ‘Female Rage the Musical’

  13-05-2024 18:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer recently resumed her career-spanning tour with the addition of a brand new section featuringnew music, choreography, and costumes from her latest album The Tortured Poets Department
  
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• Avex USA Announces Strategic Investment in Roc Nation-Backed S10 Entertainment: ‘Extending Our Partnership Was a Natural and Organic Step’

  13-05-2024 18:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Avex USA, the stateside label, publisher, and venture-fund division of the namesake Japanese entertainment conglomerate, has announced a strategic investment in Brandon Silverstein’s S10 Entertainment. The Los Angeles-headquartered business just recently confirmed the investment in a formal release, after Katsumi Kuroiwa, CEO of the overarching Avex operation, first disclosed the play at an investor conference […]
  
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• ‘Heartstopper’ Trailer Teases Season Three and Billie Eilish’s ‘Birds of a Feather’

  13-05-2024 18:24 via rollingstone.com
  
  The show returns on Oct. 3 while singer’s track from Hit Me Hard and Soft arrives Friday
  
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• Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry on the impact of deepfakes and “a decade of receiving rape or death threats on the internet”

  13-05-2024 17:55 via nme.com
  
  Lauren Mayberry has opened up about the impact of deepfakes, after “receiving rape or death threats on the internet” for 10 years.READ MORE: Beyond human imagination: How AI is pushing the boundaries of entertainmentThe singer, songwriter and Chvrches frontwoman spoke candidly about her experience of online abuse as one of the artists taking part in a new initiative called Change The Tune – an on-air, digital and social media initiative by BBC Radio 6 Music to raise awareness f
  
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• Watch Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Cover ‘A Rainy Night in Soho’ in Ireland

  13-05-2024 17:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  The tribute to Shane MacGowan marked Springsteen's first performance of a Pogues song
  
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• It seems Chino Moreno has been finishing off Deftones’ new album

  13-05-2024 17:26 via nme.com
  
  It appears that Deftones frontman Chino Moreno has been finishing off the band’s upcoming album.READ MORE: “This record embedded in our brains”: the endless power of Deftones’ ‘White Pony’Previously speaking to KROQ during an interview at Coachella last month, Moreno revealed that Deftones “have a whole record recorded all musically. And it’s pretty much my job right now to finish up the vocals.”
  However, Moreno warned he didn’t wa
  
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