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• Latin Remix of the Week: Rauw Alejandro’s ‘Fantasias’ With Anuel AA, Natti Natasha, Farruko & Lunay

  06-03-2020 23:56
  
  Rauw Alejandro dropped a fiery remix of “Fantasias” on Friday (March 6), which comes on the heels of his singles “Tattoo” and “Mis Dias Sin Ti.”
  In the promising new version, Rauw recruits Anuel AA, Natti Natasha and Lunay, in addition to Farruko, who is on the original track. Each artist brings their individual flow to the track, from Anuel’s distinguishable “Uuuh ahh’s” to Natti’s fierce vocals to Rauw’s impeccab
  
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• The Magic Gang announce second album ‘Death Of The Party’ and share spiky new song

  06-03-2020 23:52 via nme.com
  The Magic Gang have confirmed details of their second album, ‘Death Of The Party’, and shared a spiky new song in ‘What Have You Got To Lose’.
  The Brighton band will return with the follow-up to their self-titled 2018 debut on May 15. The album was recorded in Atlanta with Grammy-winning producer Ben H. Allen (Deerhunter, Animal Collective).
  According to a press release, ‘Death Of The Party’ was lyrically inspired by the likes of Lou Reed, Alex Turner, and Jon
  
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• HARV on Helping Justin Bieber Create a ‘New Format of R&B’ for ‘Changes’: ‘He’s the Leader of Whatever’s Next’

  06-03-2020 23:48
  
  Atlanta-based producer-singer-songwriter HARV is rehearsing for Justin Bieber’s upcoming Changes Tour when he calls to discuss his numerous latest projects.
  HARV, whose full name is Bernard Harvey, has had quite a year already: He co-wrote and co-produced three tracks on Bieber’s new album, Changes, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (dated Feb. 29) with 231,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data — the fo
  
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• From ‘Juice’ to ‘Big Yellow Taxi,’ Here Are Harry Styles’ Best Covers

  06-03-2020 23:41
  
  OK, we’ve decided. Harry Styles can sing anything.
  The crooner is no stranger to a good cover, and often nods other artists by delivering renditions of their songs.
  In honor of Styles’ affinity for covers, we’ve compiled a list of our favorites. See them below.“Juice” – Lizzo
  Styles paid tribute to his new BFF Lizzo with a fun cover of her bouncy hit, “Juice.” During his funked up version on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, the singer swayed to the
  
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• First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From David Guetta, Chet Porter and Alison Wonderland, More

  06-03-2020 23:38
  
  New Music Friday is intense. Hundreds of songs drop from artists around the world, and you’re supposed to somehow find the best ones. It’s fun work, but it’s time-consuming — so we at Billboard Dance want to give you a hand. Each week, we sift through the streams and dig in the digital crates to present the absolute must-hears from the wide breadth of jams.
  This week was heavy. First, we found out Ultra Music Festival’s flagship Miami event, its Abu Dhabi festi
  
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• Nashville’s Tin Pan South Festival Postponed in Response to Tornado, Coronavirus Spread

  06-03-2020 23:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  Annual songwriters festival will look to reschedule for summer
  
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• How Success & Loss Fueled Phantogram’s ‘Ceremony’

  06-03-2020 23:35
  
  On Phantogram’s pulsating recent single “Into Happiness” from fourth album Ceremony, frontwoman Sarah Barthel can be heard crooning a melancholy, yet hopeful, chorus: “Fall into happiness / Wish you could be here / No more loneliness /You’d make it perfect.”
  At a cursory listen, the song (currently heard in a plum spot for Apple TV+) could be considered just another simple ode to a long lost love. But with the knowledge that Barthel’s sister Becky lost h
  
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• SXSW Cancelled: Austin City Officials Declare State of Emergency Over Coronavirus Concerns

  06-03-2020 23:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The SXSW 2020 conference has been canceled by city officials in Austin. The South by Southwest conference drew criticism after the organizers refused to cancel the event. Major companies like Netflix, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Twitter pulled out several days ago. Austin city officials said the decision was made as “a medical and data-driven decision.” […]The post SXSW Cancelled: Austin City Officials Declare State of Emergency Over Coronavirus Concerns appeared first on Dig
  
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• SXSW 2020 Is Cancelled — “We Are Devastated to Share This News With You”

  06-03-2020 23:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The SXSW 2020 conference has been canceled by city officials in Austin. The South by Southwest conference drew criticism after the organizers refused to cancel the event. Major companies like Netflix, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Twitter pulled out several days ago.  Just this morning, Digital Music News reported that all three major labels — Universal […]The post SXSW 2020 Is Cancelled — “We Are Devastated to Share This News With You” appeared first on Digita
  
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• Austin City Officials Cancel SXSW 2020 Over Coronavirus Concerns

  06-03-2020 23:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The SXSW 2020 conference has been canceled by city officials in Austin. The South by Southwest conference drew criticism after the organizers refused to cancel the event. Major companies like Netflix, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Twitter pulled out several days ago. Austin city officials said the decision was made as “a medical and data-driven decision.” […]The post Austin City Officials Cancel SXSW 2020 Over Coronavirus Concerns appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• SXSW 2020 cancelled as coronavirus cases rise worldwide

  06-03-2020 23:29 via nme.com
  
  SXSW 2020 has officially been cancelled as cases of coronavirus continue to rise across the world.
  The Austin festival, which features music, film, and comedy events, was due to begin on March 13 and run until March 22.
  Now organisers have confirmed that the 2020 edition has officially been cancelled by the city of Austin. “We are devastated to share this news with you,” they wrote in a statement posted on their website.
  “The show must go on’ is in our DNA, and this is th
  
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• Viva Friday Playlist: New Music by Elvis Crespo, Adriana Rios & More

  06-03-2020 23:24
  
  Viva Friday is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors.
  De La Ghetto feat. Darell – “El Que Se Enamora Pierde” (Warner Music Latina)
  De La Ghetto’s new single, in collaboration with Darell, was born at the perfect time and perfect place — and it was also unplanned. The Puerto Rican singer presents “El Que Se Enamora Pierde,” a song that he says is “simple, short and spicy, an
  
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• SXSW is canceled over coronavirus concerns

  06-03-2020 23:21 via music-news.com
  
  South by Southwest, the annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences in Austin, has just been cancelled.
  
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• SXSW has been cancelled

  06-03-2020 23:21 via music-news.com
  
  South by Southwest, the annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences in Austin, has just been cancelled.
  
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• See How Taylor Swift Transformed Herself Into ‘The Man’ In New Behind-The-Scenes Video

  06-03-2020 23:17
  
  Taylor Swift released a behind-the-scenes video from the set of "The Man." In it, she opened up about the five-hour makeup process and what it was like learning how to walk from a professional movement coach.
  
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• Machete’s 10 Essential Things to Know About Drum and Bass

  06-03-2020 23:13
  
  Imagine being pulsed in the chest with a sonic pressure washer while globules of sweat drip off your forehead. The air is viscous, the lighting — or lack thereof — is inconsequential, and a 180-degree head spin displays an abyss of black hats and hoodies.
  That is what it feels like to be at a RESPECT show.
  Since March 2, 1999, the weekly Los Angeles event has been dishing out drum and bass — along with its many subgenres — to an enclave of loyal acolytes. Founded by a gro
  
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• After Controversy, Sonos Scraps Recycle Mode that Bricks Old Speakers

  06-03-2020 23:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Sonos is doing away with the company’s controversial Recycle Mode for its trade-up program. Recycle Mode on devices is a setting that could be activated by customers. Once activated, the speaker could not be taken out of the mode. After 30 days, the speaker becomes inoperable. Sonos offered its customers a 30% discount in exchange […]The post After Controversy, Sonos Scraps Recycle Mode that Bricks Old Speakers appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• SXSW Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns

  06-03-2020 23:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  "We are now working through the ramifications of this unprecedented situation," organizers wrote
  
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• Medical adviser says no UK event ban necessary over coronavirus fears

  06-03-2020 23:10 via nme.com
  
  A senior government medical adviser has told members of the music industry it is unnecessary to ban live events in the UK over concerns about coronavirus.
  The number of cases of COVID-19 in the UK rose to 164 today (March 6), with two deaths confirmed so far.
  In a conference call held with members of the UK Live Music Group and other event organisers earlier this week (March 2), deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam said there was “no clear rationale” for cancelling events in
  
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• SXSW Canceled as Austin Mayor Declares Local Disaster Over Coronavirus

  06-03-2020 23:08
  
  South by Southwest has been canceled, following a press conference Friday (March 6) where Mayor Steve Adler declared a local disaster.
  Festival organizer confirmed the cancellation via Twitter with the following statement:
  An Update on SXSW 2020. Please read our full statement here: https://t.co/P56nF8KFmE pic.twitter.com/ouJPKM9GNy
  — SXSW (@sxsw) March 6, 2020This story is developing…
   
  
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• Song You Need to Know: Jarv Is, ‘House Music All Night Long’

  06-03-2020 23:06 via rollingstone.com
  
  The dreamy dance track shows the Britpop master evolving his sound while staying true to his cocky self
  
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• Nashville’s Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival to Be Rescheduled Over Tornadoes, Coronavirus Concerns

  06-03-2020 23:02
  
  The 28th annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival, initially set for March 24-28 in Nashville, has been forced to reschedule due to the devastating tornadoes that hit the city earlier this week, as well as the impending threat of coronavirus.
  “After heavy consideration, in light of the tornado this week as well as growing health concerns over the Coronavirus, we have decided to reschedule Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival to later this year, in the summer,” said NSAI executive
  
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• Country Music Hall of Fame Will No Longer Host NRA Firearms Auction

  06-03-2020 22:49
  
  For weeks the National Rifle Association has been publicizing plans to hold a fundraising dinner at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum where it planned to auction off firearms, even as many country music artists have distanced themselves from the gun rights organization.
  But a spokesperson for the museum confirmed to The Associated Press that the April 17 event will not take place at the site after the AP asked questions about the museum’s no firearms policy. The NRA’s relati
  
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• First Country: New Music From Dixie Chicks, Mickey Guyton, Brandy Clark & More

  06-03-2020 22:46
  
  First Country is a compilation of the best new country songs, videos and albums that dropped this week.
  Women dominated country releases this week as the Dixie Chicks marked their long-awaited return with comeback single “Gaslighter” and revered singer-songwriter Brandy Clark dropped her third studio album Your Life Is a Record.
  Powerful songs by Mickey Guyton and Ashley McBryde also were unveiled. Guyton’s poignant “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” offers an honest an
  
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• Fred Armisen Is the Fifth Member of Weezer in New ‘Carpool Karaoke’

  06-03-2020 22:41
  
  Fred Armisen could totally pass as a member of Weezer. Serving as their comedic guide through the streets of Los Angeles on the latest episode of Carpool Karaoke? Even better.
  The latest episode of the Apple TV series features Weezer — with a new, hair-metal-inspired album and stadium tour on the horizon — partnering with the actor/comedian/indie rock lifer on sing-along versions of some of their biggest hits. The new teaser clip starts off with Armisen and the band trying to get on
  
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• 5 Things We Want To See on Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica’

  06-03-2020 22:39
  
  For years, Little Monsters the world over have anxiously anticipated the release of Lady Gaga’s sixth studio album. And now, the wait is almost over.
  Earlier this week, Gaga announced her upcoming album Chromatica, due out April 10 via Interscope Records. The news came on the heels of Gaga’s release of “Stupid Love,” her joyous new banger that had fans everywhere rejoicing at the prospect of a proper pop album from Mother Monster.
  With rumors swirling around the spar
  
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• Lil Uzi Vert samples Microsoft Windows pinball game on ‘You Better Move’

  06-03-2020 22:37 via nme.com
  
  A track on Lil Uzi Vert’s new album ‘Eternal Atake’ is making fans nostalgic for the early ‘00s after some listeners uncovered a throwback sample in the song.
  ‘You Better Move’, the fifth track on the long-awaited second album, boasts a beat built around a sample of the Microsoft Windows game 3D Pinball – Space Cadet, as Genius notes.
  The song begins with the sound the game made when the ball was shot back up the right-hand side of the board after l
  
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• ‘Hey Spotify’ Voice Activation Functionality Spotted on the Spotify App

  06-03-2020 22:37 via digitalmusicnews.com
  New code referencing the phrase, Hey Spotify, suggest voice controls are coming soon. The command would allow users to request specific songs, a playlist, an album, or an artist with their voice. The move is likely a result of Apple loosening restrictions on its digital voice assistant, Siri. Now third-party apps can integrate with Siri […]The post ‘Hey Spotify’ Voice Activation Functionality Spotted on the Spotify App appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Watch an Undercover Justin Bieber Surprise Fans on ‘Friends’ Set

  06-03-2020 22:30
  
  Notorious prankster Justin Bieber had some tricks up his sleeve while visiting the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday (March 6).
  The crooner followed in Jennifer Aniston’s footsteps, and went undercover on the Friends set on the Warner Brothers Studio Tour in Los Angeles. Dressed as the tour guide in an official uniform, hat and mustache, the singer welcomed unsuspecting visitors and took their photos.
  Bieber pushed buttons a bit, asking weird questions, fluffing the dusty
  
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• Sherry Pie Disqualified From ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ After Catfishing Allegations

  06-03-2020 22:30
  
  Following allegations against Sherry Pie for catfishing and exploiting at least five actors over several years, RuPaul’s Drag Race announced Friday (March 6) that the season 12 contestant has been disqualified from the competition.
  Pie, whose birth name is Joey Gugliemelli, is set to make her official television debut on episode 2 of season 12, airing Friday night on VH1. The drag queen will still appear on Friday’s episode, and potentially in future episodes of the season, but
  
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• The 13 Best Things That Happened in Music This Week (March 6)

  06-03-2020 22:26
  
  This week was filled with exciting announcements and new music, punctuated by Katy Perry’s big news that she is pregnant, as she revealed in a gorgeous music video for her new song “Never Worn White.”
  In addition to Perry, the Dixie Chicks announced their return and dropped the first taste of their forthcoming album with the brassy “Gaslighter”; Lady Gaga finally announced her sixth album; and Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin announced a joint tour.
  Amid the fun ne
  
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• Laced Up: This Week’s Coolest Sneaker Sightings With Celine Dion, Kanye West & More

  06-03-2020 22:20
  
  Thanks to the rise of celebrity collaborations over the past decade, sneaker culture has blossomed as one of the most coveted sectors in the fashion industry. From Drake’s close relationship to Nike, to Virgil Abloh’s rare Off-White x Nike collaborations, your favorites love showing off their fresh kicks just as much as they love designing them.
  This week, Celine Dion stunted on everyone with a fresh pair of Balenciaga sneakers during her Manhattan visit, while Travis Scott showed of
  
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• 8 Tips for Attending Concerts & Avoiding Coronavirus

  06-03-2020 22:19
  
  The rapidly spreading COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus has already claimed more than 3,000 lives and infected 100,00 people across the globe as countries scramble to contain a fast-moving infection. While airlines, stock indexes, travel destinations and even the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo are facing potentially disastrous impacts due to anxiety about the virus, the live music business is grappling with how to tackle an invisible enemy whose method of transmission could seriously impact bottom line
  
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• Record Store Day Announces a Long List of Exclusives – Here’s a Taste

  06-03-2020 22:15 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Record Store Day 2020 is going to be huge for vinyl fans – an extensive list of exclusives is now available. The celebration is taking place on Saturday, April 18, and has grown significantly over the last few years. Aside from partnering with record stores and online sellers like eBay, the rise of vinyl helps […]The post Record Store Day Announces a Long List of Exclusives – Here’s a Taste appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Take a Look Back at Lady Antebellum’s 2017 Artists Den Show at NYC’s United Palace

  06-03-2020 22:03
  
  In the latest look back at memorable Artists Den concerts, Billboard is traveling back to 2017, when Lady Antebellum took the stage at New York City’s United Palace, playing songs from their then-recently released record Heart Break — including both the album’s title track and the song “You Look Good,” which you can watch above and below.
  Plus, the band discussed the process of writing the collection of songs, and they gave fans an inside look at the concert ve
  
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• Collision Conference (Attendance: 30,000) Cancels, Issues Refunds, and Goes Completely Virtual

  06-03-2020 22:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Collision Conference, a massive annual gathering for business professionals and tech startups, has canceled the physical edition of its 2020 event in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.  The action will continue online, however. In a detailed email sent this morning, the event’s organizers indicated that they made the decision “out of an abundance […]The post Collision Conference (Attendance: 30,000) Cancels, Issues Refunds, and Goes Completely Virtua
  
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• Lewis Capaldi launches Livelive mental health scheme

  06-03-2020 21:56 via nme.com
  
  Lewis Capaldi has launched Livelive, a new mental health scheme designed to help fans attending his shows with panic attacks and social anxiety.Read more: The Big Read – Lewis Capaldi: “I make jokes because I’m comfortable with who I am”The initiative was set up after the Scottish musician received messages from fans thanking him for speaking candidly about his own experience of panic attacks in interviews.
  Ahead of his latest UK tour, which kicked off at Manchester&
  
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• How King Von Used His Time in Jail to Become a Better Rapper

  06-03-2020 21:47
  
  When you name your project after LeBron James, naturally, the expectations are going to be raised to match the greatness No. 23 displays on the basketball court every night. LeVon James, which drops Friday (March 6), is a fitting title for emerging talent King Von, since LeBron’s heir, 15-year-old son Bronny Jr., is a huge fan of the Chicago rapper. In fact, the teen first introduced Von’s street tales to the Beats by Dre speakers of the James household last year.
  A lot has
  
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• Justin Bieber inspired Demi Lovato to get sober following overdose

  06-03-2020 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Demi Lovato "admires" who Justin Bieber has become.
  
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• Justin Bieber’s Cat Went Missing for Weeks… Until This *Other* Celebrity Found Him

  06-03-2020 21:37
  
  Justin Bieber is feline good on Friday (March 6) after finding his cat Sushi, who had been missing for weeks — until another famous face tracked him down.
  “Almost a month ago, my pal sushi decided to run away,” Bieber wrote in an Instagram caption. “After weeks passing by Hailey and began to lose hope that our baby was gone.
  “Yesterday we got a call that somebody found our baby.. it had made it Miles and miles away! He looks extremely skinny and has a very
  
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• Christina Aguilera Brings Her Fighter Out For New Mulan Song ‘Loyal Brave True’

  06-03-2020 21:35
  
  Christina Aguilera releases "Loyal Brave True," a rousing new ballad for Disney's upcoming live-action "Mulan" remake.
  
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• Billie Eilish is getting fans registered to vote for the US election

  06-03-2020 21:28 via nme.com
  Billie Eilish is teaming up with HeadCount to encourage fans to register for the country’s presidential election this November.Read more: The NME Big Read – Billie Eilish: “Old people are gonna die and don’t really care if we die”The ‘Bad Guy’ singer, who originally joined the campaign back in June last year, posted on social media asking fans to register to vote in preparation for the election, scheduled to take place on November 3, 2020.
  
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• Lady Gaga Cozies Up to Her Boyfriend in New Selfie: ‘I’ve Got a Stupid Love’

  06-03-2020 21:19
  
  Just one week ago, Lady Gaga burst back onto the music scene, singing about how badly she wanted to find a “Stupid Love.” But as she made clear on her Instagram, the star is more than happy with the love she’s already got.
  On Friday (March 6), Gaga shared a cute selfie where her current boyfriend, tech investor Michael Polansky, is seen leaning in over her shoulder while the riding in a jet. Always one for a pun, Gaga captioned the post “I’ve got a STUPID love.
  
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• Shania Twain says her Lyme disease battle was 'devastating'

  06-03-2020 21:14 via music-news.com
  
  The 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' hitmaker contracted the tick-borne illness in 2003, and was forced to undergo open-throat surgery
  
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• Hear Bruce Springsteen Perform ‘Walk Like a Man’ From New 1988 Live LP

  06-03-2020 21:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  Just one of 30 times he's played the 'Tunnel of Love' deep cut in concert
  
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• Lil Wayne says Kobe Bryant inspired him to 'be the best in everything' he does

  06-03-2020 21:08 via music-news.com
  
  The 37-year-old rapper has reflected on the tragic death of the NBA legend - who passed away in January at the age of 41 when
  
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• Pex Acquires Dubset as the EU Copyright Directive’s Implementation Deadline Approaches

  06-03-2020 21:06 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Proprietary music-fingerprinting and rights negotiation platform Pex has acquired Dubset, a licensing platform for DJ mixes, live performances, and other, similar original content. Dubset has focused on enabling DJ sets, remixes, and other spontaneous musical concoctions to be recognized by Spotify and other streaming services. The startup fingerprints—and secures royalties for —approximately 45 million works […]The post Pex Acquires Dubset as the EU Copyright Directive’
  
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• Warpaint’s jennylee shares bewitching cover of Fugazi classic ‘I’m So Tired’

  06-03-2020 21:05 via nme.com
  
  Warpaint’s jennylee has shared a cover of Fugazi’s classic song ‘I’m So Tired’ – scroll down the page to listen to it now.
  The track was originally released by the Washington D.C. punk band in 1999 and featured on the album ‘Instrument Soundtrack’ – a mostly instrumental OST for Jem Cohen’s documentary about the band.
  In a press release, jennylee said: “I love, admire and respect Fugazi with my whole heart… always have
  
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• What’s Your Favorite Song From Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Suga’? Vote!

  06-03-2020 21:01
  
  Megan Thee Stallion delivered a hip-hop confection with Suga on Friday (March 6), but which song is the sweetest?
  The nine-song project came to her fans as promised after a federal judge in Texas ruled Thursday that her 1501 Certified Entertainment label couldn’t stop the rapper from releasing it.
  Now, listeners are able to indulge in her Kehlani collaboration “Hit My Phone” to satisfy their late-night feelings, the Gunna-assisted “Stop Playing” to su
  
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• McCoy Tyner, Jazz Pianist Who Anchored John Coltrane’s Legendary Quartet, Dead at 81

  06-03-2020 20:58 via rollingstone.com
  
  Musician's bluesy, muscular approach made him one of the most influential pianists of the past six decades
  
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