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• Dave Matthews to Write Environmentally Friendly Children's Book, 'If We Were Giants'

  30-01-2020 23:58
  
  Dave Matthews is an outspoken environmentalist, and his upcoming children's book, If We Were Giants, brings his nature-loving spirit to...
  
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• Kacey Musgraves Rescues Adorable New 'Pound Puppy' Pepper & You Have to See Her

  30-01-2020 23:50
  
  Kacey Musgraves is the proud mother to a new fur baby. The country singer shared several images of a puppy she adopted recently on social media.
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• The Cranberries say US band’s cover of ‘Zombie’ was released too soon after Dolores O’Riordan’s death

  30-01-2020 23:49 via nme.com
  
  The surviving members of The Cranberries have addressed a US band’s cover of their hit ‘Zombie’, saying that it was released too soon after singer Dolores O’Riordan’s death.
  Drummer Fergal Lawler said that Bad Wolves’ rendition of his band’s hit, which was released four days after O’Riordan passed away, “seemed insensitive”.
  Read more: 11 of The Cranberries’ best songs
  Speaking to ABC New Radio this month, Lawler said that the cov
  
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• Inside ‘Britney Spears: The Zone,’ An Instagram-Friendly Mecca For Diehard Fans

  30-01-2020 23:44
  
  Inside "Britney Spears: The Zone," a new interactive pop-up experience in Los Angeles that lets fans step into her most iconic music videos.
  
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• Joan Armatrading and Nick Lowe honoured at UK Americana Awards

  30-01-2020 23:36 via music-news.com
  
  Hosted by Bob Harris OBE (who also walked away with the special Outstanding Contribution Award), the fifth UK Americana Awards took
  
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• Tame Impala Is 'Lost in Yesterday' & In Bad '70s Weddings in New Video

  30-01-2020 23:34
  
   Tame Impala delivers a '70s period piece of a music video for "Lost in Tomorrow," released Thursday (Jan. 30).
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• Watch Kelly Clarkson & Annie Murphy Perform a Remix of 'Schitt's Creek' Pop Song 'A Little Bit Alexis'

  30-01-2020 23:31
  
  In honor of Schitt's Creek, the popular Canadian television series that premiered its sixth and final season earlier this month, Kelly...
  
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• Tame Impala pose as ’70s wedding band in dizzying ‘Lost in Yesterday’ video

  30-01-2020 23:20 via nme.com
  
  Tame Impala have released the music video for their latest single ‘Lost in Yesterday’ in which Kevin Parker and co. are suited up for ’70s wedding celebrations.
  Directed by the duo Terri Timely (Ian Kibbey and Corey Creasey), the “single shot” style clip shows the Aussie rockers presiding over several structural repetitions of wedding receptions held at the same venue.Look closely and you’ll notice that many guests change from wedding to wedding (although some
  
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• Louis Tomlinson Searches For a New Direction on ‘Walls’

  30-01-2020 23:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  Despite some promising moments, the One Direction member's solo debut doesn't quite assert enough musical independence
  
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• Watch the Residents Perform ‘God in Three Persons’ Live for the First Time

  30-01-2020 23:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  Masked avant-rock outfit staged their 1988 concept album at Museum of Modern Art in New York City
  
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• Britney Spears Gives Chali D'Amelio & Derek Hough's 'Baby One More Time' TikTok the Stamp of Approval

  30-01-2020 22:58
  
  The latest dance to hit TikTok comes to the beat of Britney Spears' breakout hit, "...Baby One More Time." The video-making platform...
  
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• At 50 Cent Walk of Fame Ceremony, Eminem Jokes 'It's Much More Fun to Be His Friend Than His Enemy'

  30-01-2020 22:56
  
  A piece of 50 Cent will forever live on the West Coast. Fifty was enshrined as the latest celebrity to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,...
  
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• Deborah Dugan’s War Against the Recording Academy Rages On — What’s Next?

  30-01-2020 22:36 via rollingstone.com
  
  As the two sides dig in over claims of voting irregularities and sexual misconduct, the future of both parties remains uncertain
  
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• Taylor Swift: ‘Miss Americana’ Director Talks Trauma, Courage and Her All-Female Crew

  30-01-2020 22:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  “I always have a male production assistant because I feel like it's important to show that men can get coffee for women," says Lana Wilson
  
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• Jennifer Lopez & Shakira Are Feeling the 'Nerve-Racking' Pressure of Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show

  30-01-2020 22:24
  
  Jennifer Lopez and Shakira never imagined that one day they would be part of the Super Bowl -- and even more so as Latin women. But this...
  
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• Shania Twain, Christina Aguilera & Aerosmith Show Us 'What Happens in Vegas' in Fun New Residency Ad

  30-01-2020 22:16
  
  Live Nation is showing us all its entertainment Las Vegas has to offer in a sparkling new ad featuring its residency artists Shania Twain, Christina...
  
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• Neneh Cherry Looks Back on Boundary-Busting 'Raw Like Sushi' Album

  30-01-2020 22:16
  
  If you've yet to discover Mabel, you're missing out on one of the of the most promising young acts on the British music scene. The way by...
  
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• Song You Need to Know: Ben Watt, ‘Summer Ghosts’

  30-01-2020 22:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  The former half of Everything But the Girl resists his old neighborhood in an evocative ode to confronting the past
  
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• Spotify Stock Down Nearly 12% In 2020; Wall Street Expects Slower Q4 Earnings Ahead

  30-01-2020 22:06 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Wall Street analysts are anticipating bad news from Spotify’s upcoming earnings report. Spotify will provide an earnings report on Wednesday, February 5th, and many financial professionals are doubling down on their belief that the streaming service’s long-term profitability is uncertain. According to an analysis from Zacks Investment Research, Spotify is “expected to post a quarterly […]The post Spotify Stock Down Nearly 12% In 2020; Wall Street Expects Slower Q4 Earnin
  
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• Gorillaz make a racket with Slowthai and Slaves on new song ‘Momentary Bliss’

  30-01-2020 22:03 via nme.com
  
  Gorillaz‘ new track featuring Slowthai and Slaves has landed – take a listen to ‘Momentary Bliss’ below in the first episode of the band’s new ‘Song Machine’ video series.
  More: The Big Read – Gorillaz: “Murdoc leaving has been like a massive meteor strike, but instead of wiping out all life, it just blew up one really annoying dinosaur”
  The Song Machine series, which premiered tonight (January 30), aims to upload videos from Gorillaz&r
  
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• Inspirations: Destroyer's Sonic Reinvention and 'Lyrically Nightmarish' New LP 'Have We Met'

  30-01-2020 22:01
  
  Inspirations is a Billboard interview franchise that examines the process behind new standout releases. 
  Getting inducted into the Rock and Roll...
  
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• What's Your Favorite 'Carpool Karaoke' Episode Ever? Vote!

  30-01-2020 21:54
  
  James Corden's casual cruise with Mariah Carey one afternoon in 2015 while the two sang along to her classics has spurred a...
  
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• Kelis Claims The Neptunes Kept All the Profits From Her First Two Albums

  30-01-2020 21:54
  
  Two decades after the release of her debut album, Kelis isn't mincing her words.
  The NYC native spoke candidly while putting her career in...
  
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• Twenty One Pilots, Marshmello, Avett Brothers & Kane Brown Headlining 2020 Bunbury Music Festival

  30-01-2020 21:51
  
  This summer's Bunbury Music Festival in Cincinnati will feature headlining slots from Twenty One Pilots, Marshmello, Kane Brown, Melanie Martinez...
  
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• Super Lawyer at Center of Grammys Turmoil Also Wins Big With Other Award Shows

  30-01-2020 21:49
  
  The Recording Academy has been under intense scrutiny since chief executive Deborah Dugan was put on leave earlier in January, and she has since...
  
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• MIDI Overhauls Its Interface for the First Time in 37 Years

  30-01-2020 21:49 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The MIDI specification is getting an upgrade soon, after more than 35 years. MIDI 2.0 spec will bring two-way communication and several new features to instruments. It is also backward compatible with the old spec. Instrument companies like Native Instruments, Yamaha, Roland, and more are part of the MIDI Manufacturers Association. On January 18th, this […]The post MIDI Overhauls Its Interface for the First Time in 37 Years appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Trump Signs NAFTA-Killing USMCA Agreement, Complete With Global DMCA Protections

  30-01-2020 21:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  President Trump has signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), expanding U.S. copyright law into Mexico and Canada. President Trump has signed USMCA, a trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, into law. The far-reaching NAFTA replacement includes a multitude of provisions pertaining not only to physical imports and exports, but to many facets […]The post Trump Signs NAFTA-Killing USMCA Agreement, Complete With Global DMCA Protections appeared first on
  
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• Tame Impala Soundtrack Many, Many Weddings in ‘Lost in Yesterday’ Video

  30-01-2020 21:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Slow Rush is out February 14th
  
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• Kelis says she was “blatantly lied to” by The Neptunes and made no money from her first two albums

  30-01-2020 21:38 via nme.com
  
  Kelis has said that she made no money from her first two albums, accusing production duo The Neptunes – Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo – of stealing her profits.
  The Neptunes produced Kelis’ 1999 album ‘Kaleidoscope’ and 2001’s ‘Wanderland’ after meeting at New York’s Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
  In an interview with The Guardian, Kelis said: “I was told we were going to split the whole
  
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• Rylie DeGarmo Explores Her Own Musical Orbit With 'Perigee'

  30-01-2020 21:36
  
  The title of Rylie DeGarmo’s first solo album, Perigee, perfectly encapsulates the journey she took to make it.
  The term — which...
  
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• Why Dan Deacon Took Five Years to Release a New Album

  30-01-2020 21:32
  
  Dan Deacon hasn’t released an album since 2015’s Gliss Riffer, but the lord of the Baltimore dance floor never went off the grid. In the...
  
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• Watch the Queen Conquer: Nicki Minaj to Guest-Judge 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 12 Premiere

  30-01-2020 21:30
  
  Nicki Minaj is pledging allegiance to the drag.
  The 37-year-old rapper will make someone’s "Barbie Dreams" come true when she joins...
  
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• Soulja Boy sued over alleged kidnapping and sexual assault

  30-01-2020 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The woman is suing for assault and battery, false imprisonment, and sexual battery.
  
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• Billie Eilish's Grammy Sweep Was a 'Culmination' of Interscope's Dominance, Says CEO John Janick: Q&A

  30-01-2020 21:29
  
  Billie Eilish’s Grammy Awards sweep was “a culmination,” says John Janick, founder of the influential independent label Fueled by...
  
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• Jennifer Lopez & Shakira to Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant During Super Bowl Halftime

  30-01-2020 21:27
  
  During a press conference in Miami on Thursday (Jan. 30), Jennifer Lopez and Shakira revealed that they will honor Kobe Bryant during the Pepsi Super...
  
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• How the Plight of Beleaguered Label Tiny Engines Could Bring New Solutions to Indie Rock

  30-01-2020 21:27
  
  On Nov. 9, Adult Mom bandleader Stevie Knipe took to Twitter to accuse their indie record label, Tiny Engines, of breach of contract, alleging...
  
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• Hear Trent Reznor React to His Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction

  30-01-2020 21:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  Plus, the history of the Doobie Brothers and a discussion of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's future
  
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• What Is Sync Licensing? A Look at One of the Music Industry’s Fastest-Growing Sectors

  30-01-2020 21:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Sync licensing is quickly ramping upward, with artists capturing increased revenues. Here’s an overview for artists, composers, advertisers, and everybody in between. The following was created with the support of Songtradr, part of a broader partnership focused on the sync licensing space.   The past decade has witnessed an absolute explosion in the quantity of video […]The post What Is Sync Licensing? A Look at One of the Music Industry’s Fastest-Growing Sectors app
  
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• After Winning 5 Grammys, Billie Eilish Will Perform at the Oscars

  30-01-2020 21:05 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  After sweeping the 2020 Grammys, Billie Eilish will perform at the Oscars. Previously announced performers for the 2020 Oscars include Randy Newman and Elton John. While Eilish isn’t nominated for the Best Original Song award, she is creating a song for the new James Bond movie. Eilish made history this past weekend at the 2020 […]The post After Winning 5 Grammys, Billie Eilish Will Perform at the Oscars appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Gorillaz Debut ‘Song Machine’ Series With ‘Momentary Bliss’

  30-01-2020 20:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rambunctious rocker boasts British MC Slowthai, punk duo Slaves
  
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• Travis Barker Connects With Lil Wayne & Rick Ross for Vibrant 'Gimme Brain' Video

  30-01-2020 20:55
  
  Travis Barker celebrated the launch of his DTA Records label back in December with the release of "Gimme Brain," featuring longtime rap...
  
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• Hayley Williams Emerges From A Cocoon of Worry In ‘Leave It Alone’

  30-01-2020 20:55
  
  Hayley Williams has released an emotional new song, 'Leave It Alone.' It comes with an unnerving video about turning into a butterfly from a cocoon.
  
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• Latin Artist on the Rise: Meet Fuerza Regida, Spotlighting the Urban Corrido Movement

  30-01-2020 20:45
  
  Cali vibes, flyer parties, trap music and Mexican-American are some of the words that best describe Fuerza Regida, a four-member group...
  
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• 50 Cent vows never to feud with anyone again following Kobe Bryant’s death

  30-01-2020 20:43 via nme.com
  
  50 Cent has said the death of basketball great Kobe Bryant has made him re-evaluate his his history of feuding.
  Writing on Instagram, the rapper posted a video of him embracing the late sportsman after a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York KnicksView this post on Instagrami feel like i have to achieve what i want in life now after this. i have to focus, i’m not arguing with anyone anymore i ll deal with it another way if there’s a problem. #stargetthapp #abcforlife F
  
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• Justin Bieber Branches Out for New Collarbone Tattoo

  30-01-2020 20:26
  
   Even though Justin Bieber was more focused on showing off his mustache to his Instagram followers on Thursday (Jan. 30), there...
  
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• Brexit Throws EU Copyright Directive Into Doubt In U.K.

  30-01-2020 20:18
  
  LONDON — As the United Kingdom edges closer to leaving the European Union, fears about Brexit's negative impact on the British music...
  
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• No One Is More Excited About the New Accordion Emoji Than 'Weird Al' Yankovic

  30-01-2020 20:03
  
  Sometimes it's the little things! On Wednesday (Jan. 29), "Weird Al" Yankovic couldn't resist tweeting his sheer excitement over...
  
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• Ovy On The Drums Recreates '50 First Dates' in 'Sigo Buscandote' Video With Mau & Ricky: Exclusive

  30-01-2020 20:00
  
  Ovy on the Drums (real name: Daniel Oviedo) presents his latest single and music video called “Sigo Buscandote,” premiering exclusively...
  
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• Immersive Party Elrow Announces First-Ever US Tour: Exclusive

  30-01-2020 20:00
  
  In 2010, Cruz and Juan Arnau Lasierra started a colorful series of dance parties called Elrow in their native Spain. The idea was simple: treat...
  
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• Billie Joe Armstrong wants Green Day to re-record their 2000 album ‘Warning’

  30-01-2020 20:00 via nme.com
  
  Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has said that he wants the band to re-record their sixth album, ‘Warning’.
  Read More: 10 albums that wouldn’t exist without Green Day’s ‘Dookie’
  The record, which was released in 2000, heard the trio incorporate folk, acoustic and pop music into their established pop-punk sound. It received positive reviews, but did not garner as much commercial success as its predecessors.
  In a new interview with Rolling Stone, in which
  
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