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• London pub The Black Dog at “max capacity” after mention on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

  26-04-2024 14:03 via nme.com
  
  London pub The Black Dog has been forced to “turn people away” due to a rise in popularity after being namechecked by Taylor Swift on her new album.
  The boozer, which is based in Vauxhall, south London, is mentioned by the pop star in the song ‘The Black Dog’ from the extended ‘Anthology’ edition of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ review: a rare misstep“And your locat
  
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• Pet Shop Boys' new song was meant for Brandon Flowers solo album

  27-04-2024 09:09 via music-news.com
  
  Pet Shop Boys have admitted they initially wrote one of their new songs and first offered it to Brandon Flowers.
  
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• Aaron Carter's posthumous track released

  27-04-2024 09:09 via music-news.com
  
  Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter and producer Aaron Pearce have released his posthumous track, 'Recovery', the first song from an upcoming album of his music.
  
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• Mötley Crüe tell us about ‘Dogs Of War’ and being rockstars in the age of social media

  27-04-2024 09:00 via nme.com
  
  Mötley Crüe have shared ‘Dogs Of War’ – their first new single since 2019 and first official music with new guitarist John 5. Check it out below, along with our interview with Nikki Sixx and John 5.READ MORE:  The Dirt film review – forget passing the Bechdel test, this wouldn’t even pass a literacy testThe glam metal veterans first shared news of new music earlier this week, when they confirmed that Friday (April 26) would see them drop ‘D
  
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• Lankum: “This generation of Irish artists have a confidence to stand up and be themselves”

  27-04-2024 09:00 via nme.com
  
  Lankum‘s Daragh Lynch has spoken to NME about the continued success of their breakthrough album ‘False Lankum’, and Ireland’s huge cultural footprint in 2024.
  Guitarist Lynch was speaking to NME after this was announced that ‘False Lankum’ had been nominated for Best Album at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards this week (April 13) – up against records by Sampha, Yussef Dayes, RAYE, and CMAT.
  Speaking about the prestige of the Ivors, Lynch said: &
  
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• Jelly Roll Shines During Stagecoach Performance

  27-04-2024 07:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Jelly Roll celebrated his performance by dropping a cover of "Should've Been a Cowboy" with T-Pain
  
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• Jelly Roll, T-Pain Cover Toby Keith’s ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’

  27-04-2024 05:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Whitsitt Chapel singer released the tribute ahead of his performance at Stagecoach Friday night
  
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• Lana Del Rey Joins Paul Cauthen for ‘Unchained Melody’ Duet at Stagecoach

  27-04-2024 05:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Del Rey was in Indio just two weeks prior for her headlining set at Coachella
  
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• Fans Think Bad Bunny’s Verse On Myke Towers’ New Song ‘Adivino’ Is About Kendall Jenner

  27-04-2024 03:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I don't know if 'I love you' means the same in English," Bad Bunny raps on the new collaboration
  
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• Britney Spears Settles With Dad, Avoiding Upcoming Trials Over Conservatorship

  27-04-2024 02:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Her wish for freedom is now truly complete,” Spears' lawyer Mathew Rosengart said in a statement
  
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• Warner Chappell & BandLab Technologies Ink Partnership Deal, Aim to ‘Amplify the Voices of Promising, Up-and-Coming Talent’

  27-04-2024 02:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and BandLab Technologies have inked an exclusive agreement centering on the latter’s ReverbNation artist-services subsidiary. The Warner Music-owned publisher and Caldecott Music Group’s BandLab Technologies reached out today with word of their “groundbreaking” union. As described by the companies, Warner Chappell is set to handle administration for ReverbNation creators enrolled in […]
  
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• Mickey Guyton Will Hit the Road This Year for CMT On Tour

  27-04-2024 01:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  "This really is a dream come true!" Guyton said as she also debuted new single "Scary Love" on Friday
  
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• What Astroworld Lawsuits? Travis Scott Is Headlining Summer Smash, Which ‘Hosted Over 100,000 Attendees’ Last Year

  26-04-2024 23:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  What avalanche of lawsuits? As he faces multiple complaints over the Astroworld tragedy, Travis Scott is set to headline Summer Smash 2024. Summer Smash reached out today with the line-up for its 2024 edition, now scheduled to kick off at SeatGeek Stadium (located 15 miles from Chicago’s Grant Park) on Friday, June 14th. Tickets also […]
  
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• Yes, Snapchat is Still Growing — And Giving Fans a First Peek at New Billie Eilish Music

  26-04-2024 23:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Snapchat drops a new augmented reality lens featuring Billie Eilish, giving fans a first listen to her latest music. It’s quarterly financials season, and Snapchat parent Snap has had a good quarter, with revenue growth of 21% year-on-year to $1.19 billion, while its daily active users climbed by 10% to 422 million. As always, Snapchat’s […]
  
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• Drake’s ‘Taylor Made’ Freestyle Disappears Following Tupac Estate Legal Threats

  26-04-2024 23:26 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Following legal threats from the Tupac Estate, Drake has removed his AI-created “Taylor Made Freestyle” that included bars in Tupac and Snoop Dogg’s voices. The song’s first two bars feature AI-generated lyrics mimicking the sound of Tupac’s voice, while the second features Snoop Dogg. While the latter remained mostly quiet about the use of his […]
  
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• Tems pays homage to Seyi Sodimu on new single ‘Love Me JeJe’

  26-04-2024 23:07 via nme.com
  
  Tems has released the heartfelt new single ‘Love Me Jeje’ – inspired by Nigerian legend Seyi Sodimu.READ MORE: Tems: Afro-R&B’s radiant leader planning a global takeover‘Love Me JeJe’ is Tems’ first single of the year and will appear on her highly anticipated debut studio album, ‘Born In The Wild’. The song was solely written by Tems and was produced by GuiltyBeatz (WizKid, Burna Boy) and Spax (Oxlade, Show Dem Camp). The track interpolat
  
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• Watch Munya Chawawa parody Kendrick Lamar and takes on Drake with new diss track

  26-04-2024 22:47 via nme.com
  
  Comedian Munya Chawawa has poked fun at the ongoing Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud by sharing his own parody diss track.READ MORE: Munya Chawawa: “I hope my biggest moment hasn’t come yet”The British-Zimbabwe social media star is known for his viral musical skits (as either himself or as “posh driller” Unknown P) that provide satirical commentary on pop culture and public affairs. Now, he has waded in on the current conflict between Drake and Lamar and released what
  
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• Watch Munya Chawawa parody Kendrick Lamar and take on Drake with new diss track

  26-04-2024 22:47 via nme.com
  
  Comedian Munya Chawawa has poked fun at the ongoing Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud by sharing his own parody diss track.READ MORE: Munya Chawawa: “I hope my biggest moment hasn’t come yet”The British-Zimbabwe social media star is known for his viral musical skits (as either himself or as “posh driller” Unknown P) that provide satirical commentary on pop culture and public affairs. Now, he has waded in on the current conflict between Drake and Lamar and released what
  
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• Drake Removes ‘Taylor Made Freestyle’ After Lawsuit Threat Over AI Tupac

  26-04-2024 22:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  A lawyer for the late rapper's estate sent Drake a cease-and-desist letter over the song earlier this week
  
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• Blink-182 announce new 2024 US tour dates “with new production elements”

  26-04-2024 22:44 via nme.com
  
  Blink-182 have unveiled new 2024 US tour dates, teasing “new production elements” for their upcoming leg – see all details below.READ MORE: Blink-182 – ‘One More Time’ review: a surprisingly touching reunionThe pop-punk band announced the news on an Instagram story, where they revealed their new US leg would begin in June this year with 30 extra dates.
  The new show will also come with increased seat capacity and a full 360-degree view of the stage for fans.
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• Madonna thanks “incredibly talented” children for joining her on ‘Celebration’ tour

  26-04-2024 22:26 via nme.com
  
  Madonna has thanked her “incredibly talented” children for joining her on her massive ‘Celebration’ tour.READ MORE: Madonna live in London: pop queen grapples with her legacyThe legendary pop icon took to her official Instagram account to share a message to her kids. She thanked her son David and daughters Mercy, Stella and Estere for being her support system and co-performers throughout her ongoing tour.
  “On the day before our 80th show of the Celebration Tour I ne
  
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• Chino Pacas, Gabito Ballesteros Pay Homage to Lil Wayne on Explosive Single ‘Tunechi’

  26-04-2024 22:12 via rollingstone.com
  
  "The Avengers came together," Pacas said about featuring Ballesteros on the song
  
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• The National add huge Cardiff Castle show to summer 2024 UK and Ireland tour plans

  26-04-2024 22:05 via nme.com
  
  The National have added a massive Cardiff Castle show to their summer 2024 UK and Ireland tour plans.READ MORE: The National’s Matt Berninger – “It was sobering to realise how fragile I was”The American quintet – comprised of Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf and Scott Devendorf – are set to perform at the iconic Wales establishment on July 3.
  They will be joined by special guests, New Zealand psychedelic rock band Unknown Mortal Or
  
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• NewDad’s album cover goes viral in China, as fans share their own versions

  26-04-2024 21:47 via nme.com
  
  NewDad‘s album cover has gone viral in China, with many fans taking to social media to share their own interpretations of the artwork.READ MORE: The future is NewDad’s for the takingThe Irish band announced the news on social media, where they shared some photos of fans recreating their ‘Madra’ cover: “We woke up this morning to find our album cover (photo by Joshua Gordon) going viral in China. so so surreal to see so many people creating their own interpretations&
  
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• Billionaires Lining Up to Buy TikTok — Though ByteDance Not Looking to Sell

  26-04-2024 21:45 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Potential suitors are lining up to buy TikTok in America with multi-million-dollar bids, but ByteDance would prefer to just shut it down. No sooner had President Biden put his signature to an act that will force Chinese tech company ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US than a handful of American tech tycoons started champing […]
  
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• Who is Slipknot’s new drummer? Fans think they know

  26-04-2024 21:34 via nme.com
  
  Slipknot fans believe that they have figured out who the band’s new drummer is following their most recent intimate performance.READ MORE: Slipknot’s Clown talks 2024 tour and new material: “This band has never been happier”The Nine played an intimate club show last night (April 25) at the Pappy + Harriet’s barbecue bar in Pioneertown, California. They were dressed in their self-titled era masks and distinctive red boiler suits. The surprise gig had been announ
  
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• AIMP Statement on Spotify’s Music & Audiobook Bundling

  26-04-2024 21:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify’s new hotness is bundling—which it touts as offering consumers more choice. But the bundling of audiobooks with its music plans mean a lower mechanical royalty rate for songwriters. The NMPA has spoken out, now the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) joins in. “As our industry partners are aware, changes in our product portfolio […]
  
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• Ice Spice Gets Slizzy in the Music Video For Cash Cobain and Bay Swag’s ‘Fisherrr’ Remix

  26-04-2024 21:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  The collab is a match made Uptown on one of the buzziest tracks of the year
  
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• Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Sentenced to Death for Songs Critical of Government

  26-04-2024 21:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  Salehi's lawyer said he planned to appeal the decision as international organizations condemned the sentence
  
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• St. Vincent 'amazed' by Taylor Swift fans

  26-04-2024 21:01 via music-news.com
  
  St. Vincent has shared that Taylor Swift is "incredibly intelligent".
  
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