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• The 10 Best Neil Young Covers, From Radiohead to Joni Mitchell & Beyond

  08-01-2021 23:51
  
  Neil Young isn’t merely one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 20th century – his steadfast commitment to staying true to himself has made him a patron saint of sorts for artists looking to maintain personal integrity in a difficult industry. So it’s no shock that beyond the usual rock, folk and country acolytes, even metal groups and dance bands have taken a journey through the past to harvest material from his lengthy career arc.
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• ‘Monster’ Hits: Justin Bieber & Shawn Mendes, All Time Low and More Monstrous Hot 100 History

  08-01-2021 23:49
  
  Halloween may be over two months in the rearview, but there’s still a “Monster” invasion laying siege to the Billboard Hot 100 this second chart week of January.
  Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber’s “Monster” climbs 19 positions to No. 45 on the chart (dated. Jan. 9) — the first list following most of the Christmas rush, resulting in a number of holiday-themed songs making dramatic slides or departures, and helping non-holiday songs to rise in ranks —
  
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• From Miley Cyrus to Post Malone, Here Are 6 Amazing Covers of Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’

  08-01-2021 23:46
  
  Miley Cyrus kicked off 2021 by teasing on Capital FM an upcoming collaboration she has planned with a few big-name stars, including Sir Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
  The group will be performing an unexpected rendition of Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters,” which will be included in her upcoming Metallica covers album. “I mean, having Elton John and Metallica and me … I love when ingredients do
  
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• Charlotte Lawrence shares breezy new single ‘Talk You Down’

  08-01-2021 23:31 via nme.com
  
  Charlotte Lawrence has shared a new single called ‘Talk You Down’ – listen to it below.Read more: Charlotte Lawrence talks anxiety, working with Yungblud and life in lockdownStarting the New Year by hitting the ground running, the US singer-songwriter’s airy new pop bop is accompanied by a set of green visuals that sees her sing into the camera while delivering a number of different dance moves.
  “Everyone deals with their emotions in different ways and we&rsquo
  
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• Steve Earle Pays Tribute to Late Son Justin Townes Earle By Performing His Songs on ‘Kimmel’: Watch

  08-01-2021 22:45
  
  Steve Earle and The Dukes took over Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday to perform songs from their latest album J.T., which honors Steve’s late son Justin Townes Earle.
  They performed “Harlem River Blues,” a cover of one of Justin’s most memorable hits that won song of the year at the 2011 Americana Music Awards. It was the first song to be released ahead of the album back in November. “See you when I get there, cowboy,” the frontman said
  
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• David Bowie’s Entire Catalog Just Landed on TikTok

  08-01-2021 22:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The entire David Bowie catalogue is now available on TikTok, thanks to a three-way partnership. An official David Bowie account is also now available on TikTok. The account launches in partnership with Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and the David Bowie estate. “Celebrating one of the greatest stars of the musical universe, David Bowie’s […]
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• Rapper Deezer D Dies at 55

  08-01-2021 22:34
  
  Deezer D, a rapper, motivational speaker and actor best known for his role on NBC’s ER, died on Thursday (Jan. 7). He was 55 years old.
  According to TMZ, his brother Marshawn believes the star (born Dearon Thompson) died of a heart attack, though no official cause of death has been revealed. Thompson had undergone a major heart surgery in 2009.
  Deezer D appeared on almost 200 episodes of ER from 1994 through 2009 as nurse Malik McGrath. In 2008, he tapped into his rap talents and
  
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• Watch video for Black Honey’s new single ‘Believer’

  08-01-2021 22:31 via nme.com
  
  Black Honey have returned with a new single called ‘Believer’ – watch the video below.Read more: The Big Read – Black Honey: “Ladylike can go fuck itself”Following on from last year’s tracks ‘I Like The Way You Die’, ‘Run For Cover’ and ‘Beaches’, it’s set to appear on the band’s upcoming new album, ‘Written & Directed’, which is due out March 19.
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• Apple Celebrates Chinese New Year with Limited Edition AirPods Pro

  08-01-2021 22:28 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Apple is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a limited-edition AirPods Pro design. The design will be available in multiple Asian countries, including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Malaysia. The new year is the Year of the Ox, which Apple celebrates with the clever design above. The Ox design, surprisingly, won’t cost anything extra, […]
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• Chart Rewind: In 1983, Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney Thrilled With ‘The Girl Is Mine’

  08-01-2021 22:20
  
  Lightning struck twice for Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney in 1983, a year in which the two pop icons achieved the rare feat of scoring not one, but two hit duets in a little more than a year — with the first, “The Girl Is Mine,” rocketing to its No. 2 peak on the Billboard Hot 100 on Jan. 8, 1983.
  The collaboration between the titans — one, a leading force behind the most successful group in history, and the other, soon to be his era’s biggest solo per
  
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• Country Singer-Songwriter Ed Bruce Dies at 81

  08-01-2021 22:14
  
  Country singer-songwriter Ed Bruce died Friday (Jan. 8) of natural causes in Clarksville, Tenn. He was 81.
  Born William Edwin Bruce Jr. on Dec. 29, 1939, Bruce met with Sun Records sound engineer Jack Clement and ended up writing and recording “Rock Boppin’ Baby” for Sun Records owner Sam Phillips when he was just 17 (under the name “Edwin Bruce”). He began writing country hits for other stars, such as “Save Your Kisses” for Tommy Roe, while re
  
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• Nicki Minaj Ordered to Pay $450,000 to Tracy Chapman In ‘Sorry’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

  08-01-2021 22:08 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A court has ordered Nicki Minaj to pay Tracy Chapman $450,000 for sampling her “Baby Can I Hold You” track in a song entitled “Sorry.” Vocal sampling critic Tracy Chapman levied the underlying copyright-infringement lawsuit back in October of 2018, after her 1988 “Baby Can I Hold You” appeared in Nicki Minaj’s “Sorry” (which features […]
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• Nicki Minaj Ordered to Pay $450,000 to Tracy Chapman for Copyright Infringement

  08-01-2021 22:08 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A court has ordered Nicki Minaj to pay Tracy Chapman $450,000 for sampling her “Baby Can I Hold You” track in a song entitled “Sorry.” Vocal sampling critic Tracy Chapman levied the underlying copyright-infringement lawsuit back in October of 2018, after her 1988 “Baby Can I Hold You” appeared in Nicki Minaj’s “Sorry” (which features […]
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• Watch students play Metallica during university protests in Istanbul

  08-01-2021 22:07 via nme.com
  
  Students at a university in Istanbul have used Metallica as the soundtrack to a protest – see footage below.
  Students at Bogazici University in the Turkish city were demanding the resignation of their new loyalist president Melih Bulu.READ MORE: Metallica’s new album – everything we know so far about the band’s 11thBulu, who was placed as head of the prestigious university by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is a known loyalist and member of the country’s conservativ
  
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• Russ’ New Lil Baby Collab Is Anything But ‘Ugly’

  08-01-2021 22:04
  
  Russ has officially entered 2021.
  The rapper unveiled his first song of the year on Friday (Jan. 8), a melodic Lil Baby collaboration titled “Ugly.” The accompanying Edgar Esteves-directed video finds the Atlanta natives amid flashing colored lights, living luxuriously in a high-end strip club. “‘Cause I got your b—h now in love with me / And I’m in this b—h now, it’s getting ugly,” Russ proclaims in the hook.“Ugly” comes followin
  
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• Lil Wayne and Kodak Black in line for Donald Trump pardons - report

  08-01-2021 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Trump is expected to announce the pardons on 19 January.
  
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• Lil Nas X's collaboration with Miley Cyrus put on hold due to Covid-19 pandemic

  08-01-2021 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Lil Nas X "had plans to work" with Miley Cyrus on a song.
  
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• Brian May releases fragrance to raise funds for wildlife protection

  08-01-2021 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Brian May has teamed up with Sergio Momo for the scent.
  
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• You Me At Six share new documentary on the making of ‘SUCKAPUNCH’

  08-01-2021 21:35 via nme.com
  
  You Me At Six have shared a new documentary, tracking the creation of their new album ‘SUCKAPUNCH’ – watch it below.READ MORE: You Me At Six tell us about new album ‘SUCKAPUNCH’The band’s new album is set for release on January 15 via Underdog Records / AWAL.
  Released in conjunction with Amazon Music, the band’s new film documents the recording of the album, which took place at Karma Sound studio in Bang Saray, Thailand.
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• First Stream Latin: New Music From Manuel Turizo & Wisin Y Yandel, Maria Becerra & More

  08-01-2021 21:30
  
  First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
  Manuel Turizo x Wisin & Yandel “Mala Costumbre” (La Industria Inc.)
  Manuel Turizo and Wisin & Yandel team up for an explosive reggaetón track that pairs catchy lyrics with an infectious beat making “Mala Costumbre” irresistible and a standout in this week’s releases. Produced by hi
  
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• Niall Horan, LeAnn Rimes & More Stars Who Covered Billie Eilish’s ‘When the Party’s Over’

  08-01-2021 21:28
  
  Billie Eilish unveiled her vulnerable “When the Party’s Over” in 2018 when she was just 16 years old.
  Despite her young age, the song is wildly mature and all-too-relatable for the heartbroken, and therefore, has been covered countless times by some of music’s biggest stars.
  Most recently, Chad Lawson struck a cord with fans when he delivered the song on a piano. “A great song is a great song no matter the genre or instrument,” he said in a press sta
  
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• Slick Rick shares new mini-documentary highlighting his influence on shoe fashion

  08-01-2021 21:23 via nme.com
  
  Slick Rick has shared a new mini-documentary that highlights his influence on shoe fashion – watch it below.Read more: British rap legend Slick Rick on Brexit, misogyny in music and his 20 year absence from music: “If you’re not inspired, then you just chill”Created in partnership with Clarks Originals, the clip entitled Mind-Body-Sole focuses on the London-born rap legend’s longstanding relationship with the footwear brand.
  Described as “a story of
  
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• ‘Sweet’ Success: Little Mix’s ‘Sweet Melody’ Becomes Group’s Fifth U.K. No. 1 Single

  08-01-2021 21:16
  
  Despite some rocky developments for the U.K. girl group at the end of 2020, Little Mix’s 2021 is off to a “sweet” start.
  This week, the group collects their first No. 1 of the new decade, as their Confetti single “Sweet Melody” ascends from No. 9 to No. 1 on the Official Charts Company listing. “Melody” replaces Wham!’s “Last Christmas” atop the chart, as that 1984 song and a number of other holiday titles vacate the rankings entir
  
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• Neil Peart’s family and bandmates on keeping his illness private: “He wanted to be in control”

  08-01-2021 20:42 via nme.com
  
  The wife and bandmates of late Rush drummer Neil Peart have discussed being asked to keep the legend’s health battles private in a new interview.READ MORE: Neil Peart obituary, 1952-2020: The Professor of drums who weaved fantasy into rockPeart passed away last January after quietly battling brain cancer for three years.
  Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson and Peart’s wife Carrie Nuttall have now spoken to Rolling Stone to mark the one year anniversary of the drummer’s deat
  
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• Executive of the Week: BMLG Records President/CEO Jimmy Harnen

  08-01-2021 20:41
  
  Over the past decade-plus, Lady A — the trio of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood that went by Lady Antebellum until June 2020 — has grown into one of the most formidable country music acts in the country, with three No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and each of their releases charting at No. 1 or No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. And their latest release, Ocean, has continued a longstanding run of Country Airplay hits, with the group’s latest si
  
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• First Out: New Music From Maggie Lindemann, Vagabon, Courtney Barnett & More

  08-01-2021 20:36
  
  Needless to say, 2021 is already off to a wild (and nerve-racking) start — so there’s no better time to take a break and listen to some new, queer music than now! Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
  From Maggie Lindemann’s gothic new video to Vagabon’s country-twinged cover with Courtney Barnett, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below.Maggie
  
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• Zara Larsson Drops ‘Talk About Love’ Video With Young Thug, Announces ‘Poster Girl’ Album

  08-01-2021 20:27
  
  Zara Larsson is coming full force into 2021, kicking off the year with a new song, “Talk About Love,” featuring Young Thug.
  In the accompanying Ryder Ripps and Larsson-directed video, the singer delves into an emotive dance sequence with the clip’s love interest as they have a casual at-home hangout. “I just wanna keep us right here in the moment / Why you gotta go get lost in emotion? / I don’t wanna talk about love,” she proclaims in the free-spirited c
  
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• John Alexander, Who Signed Alanis Morissette, Recovering After Being Stabbed By Carjacker

  08-01-2021 20:21
  
  Music industry veteran John Alexander, who signed Alanis Morissette in her early teens to MCA and later served as ASCAP’s senior vp membership, is recovering at home in Redondo Beach, California after being stabbed four times during a carjacking on Dec. 29. He underwent surgery for wounds to his upper back/torso and recovered in the ICU before being released on Jan. 1.
  “My wife is taking care of me, so I’m happy about that,” Alexander tells Billboard, noting she wasn&rsqu
  
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• Aaron Frazer: It Was ‘Surreal’ Working With Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach for Solo Debut

  08-01-2021 20:19
  
  On Friday (Jan. 8), drummer and singer Aaron Frazer has released his first solo album, Introducing…, after two records with soul group Durand Jones & The Indications and a handful of singles under the moniker The Flying Stars of Brooklyn. Frazer hadn’t planned on releasing a full-length solo LP until he received a call from Dan Auerbach, the Black Keys frontman and founder of Easy Eye Sound label, who offered to produce a solo project for Frazer.
  Frazer was f
  
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• Music industry groups ask for Trump’s removal from office: “Americans are in fear”

  08-01-2021 20:18 via nme.com
  
  A number of music industry groups are urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office.Read more: The best anti-Donald Trump protest songs from the past four yearsIt comes after a large number of Trump supporters managed to force their way into the Capitol building on Wednesday (January 6) following a rally, which caused the building, which is the seat of US Government, to be put into lockdown as politicians and nearby office buildin
  
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• Spotify Stock (SPOT): Bank of America Dramatically Increases Price Target to $428

  08-01-2021 20:11 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Bank of America has dramatically increased its Spotify stock target price less than one month before the Stockholm-based streaming service will release its Q4 2020 earnings report. Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich recently set a $428-per-share target price (from $357) for Spotify stock, which has quietly climbed to nearly $350 per share (from […]
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• Spotify Stock: Bank of America Dramatically Increases Price Target to $428

  08-01-2021 20:11 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Bank of America has dramatically increased its Spotify stock target price less than one month before the Stockholm-based streaming service will release its Q4 2020 earnings report. Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich recently set a $428-per-share target price (from $357) for Spotify stock, which has quietly climbed to nearly $350 per share (from […]
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• Tracy Chapman Wins $450K in Copyright Suit Against Nicki Minaj

  08-01-2021 20:00
  
  The cost of taking another songwriter’s work without permission and illicitly leaking a remade version is $450,000. That’s what Nicki Minaj will be paying Tracy Chapman to satisfy her copyright infringement claims over “Sorry,” a derivative of “Baby Can I Hold You.”
  On Thursday, documents became public in California federal court reflecting the fact that Chapman had accepted Minaj’s offer of judgment. As a result, the two will not proceed to a trial late
  
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• Chad Lawson’s Piano Cover of Billie Eilish’s ‘When The Party’s Over’ Will Make You Melt

  08-01-2021 19:55
  
  Chad Lawson struck a cord with his and Billie Eilish’s fans Thursday (Jan. 7) when he covered her song “When the Party’s Over” solely on the piano.
  It’s the first bit of new music from the pianist/composer since he released his album You Finally Knew last September. From a musician’s perspective, he explained how enamored he was by Finneas’ instrumentation and knew how to strip it down without losing its emotive touch.
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• Grammy-Winning Country Songwriter Jamie O’Hara Dies at 70

  08-01-2021 19:45
  
  Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter Jamie O’Hara died on Thursday (Jan. 7) at age 70 after a long battle with cancer.
  O’Hara, who tallied 31 hits as a songwriter on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart — including 10 top 10s and three No. 1s with tracks including The Judds’ “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days)” in 1986, The O’Kanes’ “Can’t Stop My Heart From Loving You” in 1987 and Gary Allan’s “
  
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• Butch Vig discusses recording Nirvana’s ‘Something In The Way’, the hardest ‘Nevermind’ song “by far”

  08-01-2021 19:40 via nme.com
  
  Nevermind producer Butch Vig has discussed the hardest song to record “by far” on Nirvana‘s classic 1991 album.READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Butch VigSpeaking to NME, Vig was quizzed on the song that reminds him most of recording with the Seattle trio. He picked the album’s closer ‘Something In The Way’, saying: “That was the hardest song to do by far on ‘Nevermind’. The other songs we tracked pretty quick – once we were set up
  
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• The Weeknd Casually Cruises to the 2021 Super Bowl in New Pepsi Halftime Show Ad: Watch

  08-01-2021 19:35
  
  The Weeknd stars in Pepsi’s new Super Bowl LV Halftime Show national TV ad, as his Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song “Blinding Lights” brings the thunder.
  The minute-long clip shows people from all walks of life humming, singing and dancing along to his mega-smash hit, including a security guard outside the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. who almost overlooks the halftime show performer. The R&B superstar cruises up to the gate in a vintage convertible and sm
  
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• David Bowie was 'planning on doing more' albums before his death

  08-01-2021 19:34 via music-news.com
  
  Musician Donny McCaslin - who worked with the late singer on his final record 'Blackstar', which was released just two days before his death in January 2016 - has dismissed the idea the LP was a "farewell".
  
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• Gary Numan announces 18th solo album, ‘Intruder’

  08-01-2021 19:18 via nme.com
  
  Gary Numan has announced that he will be releasing a new album called ‘Intruder’ later this year.
  The upcoming release, which is the follow-up to 2017’s ‘Savage: Songs From A Broken World’, is set to arrive on May 21 and will be preceded by its lead single and title track on Monday (January 11).
  Numan’s 18th solo set is “a philosophical examination of a potential future apocalypse: the planet can only survive by purging its inhabitants,” according
  
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• SiriusXM Expected to Write Down Pandora by $1 Billion, Citing Royalty Costs

  08-01-2021 18:59
  
  While music streaming is the star of the music industry’s renaissance, Pandora is making headlines for the opposite reason: SiriusXM expects to write down its music streaming service by about $1 billion, a 40% decline from the $3.5 billion price paid fewer than two years ago.
  In a press release issued Thursday, the company singled out an expected impact of Pandora’s “royalty cost structure” on its financial performance. New CEO Jennifer Witz went deeper during Thursday&rs
  
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• Little Mix score fifth Number 1 single with Sweet Melody

  08-01-2021 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Little Mix claim victory on this week’s Official Singles Chart as Sweet Melody climbs to Number 1.
  
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• Taylor Swift’s Evermore reclaims album top spot

  08-01-2021 18:54 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift’s Evermore returns to Number 1 to claim a second week at the Official Albums Chart summit.
  
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• Original Dead Kennedys singer calls out band’s praising of Mitt Romey and Lindsey Graham

  08-01-2021 18:54 via nme.com
  
  Original Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra has called out the band for sharing their support for Republicans Mitt Romney and Lindsey Graham.
  The official Dead Kennedys Twitter account shared a post praising the pair for “trying to do the right thing” amid shocking scenes at the US Capitol in Washington D.C. on Wednesday (January 6) when a mob of Donald Trump supporters managed to force their way into the building while US lawmakers were certifying Joe Biden’s election victory.
  
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• Haim, Black Pumas and More 2021 Nominees Featured on Grammy Museum’s Streaming Service

  08-01-2021 18:46
  
  This week’s postponement of the Grammy Awards to March 14 has left Grammy watchers with time to fill between now and “music’s biggest night.” To help fill that time, the Grammy Museum has released more than 20 programs involving 2021 Grammy nominees to its streaming service, Collection:live.
  These include five nominees in top-tier categories – Black Pumas (album and record of the year), Haim (album of the year), JP Saxe (song of the year) and Phoebe Bridgers and Ing
  
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• From Zayn to Taylor Swift, What’s Your Favorite New Music Release of the Week? Vote!

  08-01-2021 18:37
  
  From Zayn and Taylor Swift to Morgan Wallen and Kings of Leon, Friday (Jan. 8) marked the first full week of new music releases of 2021 and Billboard wants to know which release you’re loving most!
  Coinciding with the announcement of his upcoming third solo album, the former One Direction-er came roaring back with the sultry “Vibez,” his first release since 2020’s “Better,” while his former “I Don’t Want to Live Forever” collaborator capped o
  
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• Kelly Clarkson Performs Delicate Cover of Kacey Musgraves’ ‘Rainbow’: Watch

  08-01-2021 18:20
  
  Kelly Clarkson finished off the first week of The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2021 on Friday (Jan. 8) with a tender cover of Kacey Musgraves’ hit single “Rainbow.”
  Wearing a sheer black and floral-print dress and studded belt, a seated Clarkson was joined by only her pianist for an acoustic take on the hopeful country ballad. “Well the sky has finally opened/ The rain and wind stopped blowin’/ But you’re stuck out in the same old storm again/ You hold tig
  
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• Check out photographer Alex Amorós’ ‘40 Music Venues’ project to support the #SaveOurVenues fundraiser

  08-01-2021 18:19 via nme.com
  
  Photographer Alex Amorós has announced his new 40 Music Venues project, which is aiming to raise funds for the ongoing #SaveOurVenues campaign.
  The London-based Amorós is making a photobook featuring images of shuttered music venues that he took during the UK’s second coronavirus-enforced lockdown back in November.Read more: Music Venue Trust say that all venues can be saved with continued “people power”“During lockdown 2.0, I decided to begin a passion proj
  
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• Ashanti & Keyshia Cole ‘Verzuz’ Battle Postponed Again

  08-01-2021 18:17
  
  In light of the continuing out-of-control COVID-19 pandemic, the Ashanti/Keyshia Cole Verzuz battle has been postponed once again.
  “This has been an emotional week. In addition, as COVID-19 numbers continue to increase, safety is a top priority for us,” read a statement from the Verzuz team. “As much as we enjoy having everyone together in the same room, to protect the artists and everyone who works with us in putting the shows together, we’ll be going back to separa
  
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• The 13 Best Things That Happened in Music This Week (January 8)

  08-01-2021 18:05
  
  It was a huge week for new music, as Zayn dropped his comeback single, Taylor Swift unleashed a few Evermore bonus tracks, and Saweetie and Doja Cat teamed up for the first huge collab of 2021!
  Plus, Playboi Carti earned his first No. 1 album, Miley Cyrus teased an upcoming Elton John team-up, BTS covered a song by rockers X Ambassadors (!) and much more.
  Take a look at all of the week’s can’t-miss music moments below.Beyonce looked back at 2020
  In a rare post, Queen Bey took to soci
  
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• Zayn Unveils Epic ‘Vibez’ Music Video: Watch

  08-01-2021 18:03
  
  It’s happening! After teasing fans for months, Zayn announced that his third studio album, Nobody Is Listening, is arriving on Jan. 15.
  In celebration of the long-awaited news, the crooner unveiled a new video for “Vibez,” his second single off the album, on Friday (Jan. 8).
  The clip, directed by Ben Mor and produced by London Alley, finds the star leading a one-man show, transitioning through various theatrical sets and environments. Eventually, he ends up watch
  
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