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• Legendary jazz musician Chick Corea dies aged 79

  11-02-2021 23:48 via nme.com
  
  Legendary jazz fusion musician Chick Corea has died at the age of 79.
  Corea, who played piano in Miles Davis‘ band, passed away on Tuesday (February 9). According to a statement on his official Facebook page, the Grammy-winner had been suffering from “a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently”.
  “Throughout his life and career, Chick relished in the freedom and the fun to be had in creating something new, and in playing the games that artists do,”
  
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• 2021 Concerts & Festivals Canceled Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

  11-02-2021 23:29
  
  When the coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020, some musicians and festivals began rescheduling for early 2021, in the hopes that things would be under control by then. But with COVID-19 still raging around the world and the vaccine rollout going slower than anticipated, even those rescheduled shows are being delayed once more.
  Billboard has compiled an ongoing list of 2021 tours and festivals that have been postponed or canceled due to the ongoing global health crisis. Here they are in alphabe
  
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• Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh Talks Rock Hall Nom & Working on ‘Rugrats’ Revival

  11-02-2021 23:26
  
  Few artists have maintained such fealty to a concept as Devo, the Akron-based rock band formed around the idea that society is “de-evolving” into a tractable, regressive herd mentality – a concept dating back to 1973 which frontman Mark Mothersbaugh tells Billboard actually “resonates more now than then.”
  As much a performance art troupe as a rock band, Devo ascended to national attention thanks to their outlandish costumes (firetruck-red energy dome hats, factory w
  
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• Travis Scott & HVME’s ‘Goosebumps’ Tops Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart

  11-02-2021 23:15
  
  Travis Scott and HVME’s “Goosebumps” glides to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart (dated Feb. 13). The first topper on the tally for both acts earned 7.6 million U.S. streams and sold 1,000 downloads in the week ending Feb. 4, according to MRC Data. “Goosebumps” also gathered 5.9 million in all-format airplay audience, up 49%, in the week ending Feb. 7.
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• Primus’ Les Claypool and Metallica’s Robert Trujillo dual in new western-inspired short film

  11-02-2021 23:11 via nme.com
  
  Primus‘ Les Claypool has shared a western movie-inspired short film in which he appears alongside Metallica‘s Robert Trujillo – you can watch it below.
  The five-and-a-half-minute Precious Metals, which landed on Primus’ official YouTube channel yesterday (February 10), is described as a “Northern California Gold Rush story [with] a surprise twist you didn’t see coming.Read More: Metallica: every single album ranked and rated “Thrills, chills, suspen
  
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• Which Taylor Swift ‘Fearless’ Re-Recorded Song Are You Most Excited to Hear? Vote!

  11-02-2021 23:00
  
  Taylor Swift revealed Thursday (Feb. 11) that her re-recorded version of Fearless is coming soon. So which track are you ready to relive all over again?
  The updated lead single, “Love Story (Taylor’s Version),” will be released Friday, after a snippet of it was used in a Match.com commercial directed by Ryan Reynolds back in December.
  I’m thrilled to tell you that my new version of Fearless (Taylor’s Version) is done and will be with you soo
  
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• Watch Danny Elfman’s striking short film for new song ‘Love In The Time Of Covid’

  11-02-2021 22:59 via nme.com
  
  Danny Elfman has shared a new song and short film, exploring the longing for intimacy in a pandemic – watch and listen to ‘Love In The Time Of Covid’ below.
  The track follows the “alien orchestral chamber punk” of recent single ‘Sorry’ and “absurd anti-pop song” ‘Happy’, the composer’s first solo music in 36 years.
  “There’s certainly nothing light-hearted or funny about Covid, but I can still poke a little fun at
  
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• Watch Cardi B & Mickey Guyton Have an Udderly Wild Time Milking a Cow

  11-02-2021 22:55
  
  Cardi B and Mickey Guyton shared a new collaboration Thursday (Feb. 11), and it has nothing to do with music: The duo milked a cow together for the latest episode of the Facebook Messenger video series Cardi Tries.
  The Grammy-winning rapper and Grammy-nominated country singer linked up at Zorthian Ranch in Altadena, Calif., for the “Cardi Tries Ranching” episode. Since Offset is not onboard with building a farm on their massive Atlanta property because “horse sh&ndash
  
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• Chick Corea, Pianist & Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Dies at 79

  11-02-2021 22:40
  
  Chick Corea, the jazz great who played in Miles Davis’ band before creating a name for himself by composing his own jazz standards and pioneering new sounds on the piano, died Tuesday at age 79. According to a post on his Facebook page, Corea died of a rare form of cancer that was only recently diagnosed.
  “Throughout his life and career, Chick relished in the freedom and the fun to be had in creating something new, and in playing the games that artists do,” the Facebook post re
  
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• The Music Industry Is Already Petitioning the DOJ’s ASCAP/BMI Consent Decree Ruling — And Retailers, Radio, and Tech Aren’t Happy About It

  11-02-2021 22:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Less than one month ago, the Department of Justice (DOJ) refused to change the 80-year-old BMI and ASCAP consent decrees. The music industry is already petitioning the ruling, however, and retailers, radio, and tech companies aren’t happy about the prompt response. In explaining the decision to forego repealing the long-debated BMI and ASCAP consent decrees, […]
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• Alex Somers shares ‘Deathbed’ and ‘Sooner’ from new double album project

  11-02-2021 22:13 via nme.com
  
  Alex Somers has announced two new albums called ‘Siblings’ and ‘Siblings 2’.
  The US musician and visual artist, who’s known for his work with Sigur Rós and their frontman Jónsi, will release the double record project on March 19, having written most of its material between 2014 and 2016.Read More: Jónsi – ‘Shiver’ review: Sigur Rós frontman lets his hair down with a little help from Robyn“I’ve carried this mu
  
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• Rick Rubin has been hit with $1,000 fine after breaking Hawaii’s Covid-19 quarantine rules

  11-02-2021 22:10 via nme.com
  
  Producer Rick Rubin has been hit with a $1,000 (£724) fine after breaking Hawaii’s Covid-19 quarantine rules.
  Local newspaper The Garden Island claims Rubin has already paid the fine after making an online appearance in court on February 9. He reportedly opted out of making a statement on his own behalf.
  Rules in Hawaii state that off-island visitors must quarantine for two weeks upon entering, but Rubin was spotted before his quarantine ended walking along the deserted Anini Beach n
  
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• Whiskey, Snowstorms & Studios: 7 Mau5trap Artists Share Their Favorite Label-Related Memories

  11-02-2021 22:02
  
  Mau5trap has been a launchpad for an esteemed group of electronic artists since deadmau5 launched the label in 2007: in the past 14 years, the Canadian imprint has helped introduce the world to acts like BlackGummy, i_o, Rezz, No Mana, Attlas, Zonderling and many more. One-time up-and-comers have often gotten shine via the label’s We Are Friends compilations, which have focused on rising mau5trap stars since the series launched in 2012.On Friday (Feb. 12), the label will release We Ar
  
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• Robin Thicke insists relationship with ex Paula Patton has 'never been better'

  11-02-2021 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Robin Thicke and his ex-wife Paula Patton share a 10-year-old son named Julian.
  
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• Phoebe Bridgers: 'Marilyn Manson's record label should have dropped him years ago'

  11-02-2021 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Phoebe Bridgers has called axing Marilyn Manson "performative activism".
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Body’ Moves to No. 1 on Rhythmic Airplay Chart

  11-02-2021 21:24
  
  Megan Thee Stallion’s “Body” achieves its first No. 1 on a Billboard radio chart as it advances from the runner-up spot on the Rhythmic Airplay chart dated Feb. 13. The track climbs with a 2% boost in plays in the week ending Feb. 7, according to MRC Data.
  “Body” gives Megan Thee Stallion her fourth leader on the chart and third consecutive year with at least one No. 1. Here’s a recap of her chart-topping collection:
  Song Title, Artist (if other than
  
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• Latin Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch During Valentine’s Weekend (Updating)

  11-02-2021 21:13
  
  This year, Valentine’s Day plans might look a little different as we’re still in lockdown due to the ongoing cornavirus pandemic. Whether you’re staying in and spending the special day with a loved one or alone, we’ve got a list of Latin virtual concerts that you can stream this weekend (Feb. 12-14) to keep you entertained.
  From Danna Paola’s “Break Up Party” — perfect for Galentine’s Day (Feb. 13) — to Kany García’s acoust
  
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• Dave Grohl and Run The Jewels’ Killer Mike join new advisory group to help artists through pandemic

  11-02-2021 21:10 via nme.com
  
  Dave Grohl, Run The Jewels‘ Killer Mike and Quincy Jones have been named on a new advisory board in the US to help support artists hit by the coronavirus pandemic.READ MORE: The Big Read – Foo Fighters: “Our connection is beyond music”The National Independent Venue Association’s body will “share their diverse knowledge and professional expertise in streaming, ticketing, management, and more to help NIVA and its members navigate through the remainder of this pa
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo Can’t Get Over Taylor Swift Re-Recording ‘Fearless’: ‘I Am Not OK’

  11-02-2021 21:08
  
  Olivia Rodrigo, who claims she’s the “biggest Swiftie in the whole world,” is having the best day after Taylor Swift announced she re-recorded Fearless.
  Rodrigo reshared Swift’s announcement on her Instagram Story Thursday (Feb. 11), writing “I AM NOT OK.” The “Drivers License” breakout star posted a follow-up selfie of herself wearing a face mask while contemplating, “No like the thought of a re-recording of white horse.”
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• February’s Hip-Hop and R&B Rookie of the Month: Pooh Shiesty

  11-02-2021 20:50
  
  Today (Feb.11), Billboard is kicking off a new franchise catering to up-and-coming hip-hop and R&B acts. Titled “Rookie of the Month,” we will scour the landscape for young neophytes, but ultimately showcase the one rising star who stands out the most. For February, Memphis upstart Pooh Shiesty will hold the mantle, after his scorching run in the past few weeks. 
  Previously named as one of Billboard’s 2021 Artists to Watch, Shiesty’s husky raps and street bravado
  
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• Latin Artist on the Rise: Mora on Skipping Classes to Produce Music & Dropping His Debut Album

  11-02-2021 20:45
  
  Gabriel Mora Quintero might have skipped class while in college, but on his debut album, he made sure everyone knew school was in session.
  On Primer Día de Clases (First Day of School), artists such as Lunay, Farruko, Jhay Cortez, Mariah, among others, are in attendance, joining forces with Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and producer Mora, who dropped his first-ever album on Feb. 5.
  The eclectic 16-track set, powered by trap, slow-tempo reggaeton, tropical and nostalgic tunes, follow
  
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• After Cloning TikTok, Facebook Moves on to Copy Clubhouse

  11-02-2021 20:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  After cloning TikTok last year, now Facebook is moving on to copy invite-only audio app, Clubhouse. A new report suggests that Facebook is working on a Clubhouse copy internally. The project is in the early stages of development, so it’s unclear if it will launch. Facebook’s TikTok clone appeared in the form of a separate […]
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• William Doyle releases ‘Nothing At All’ from upcoming album ‘Great Spans Of Muddy Time’

  11-02-2021 20:35 via nme.com
  William Doyle has shared a new song called ‘Nothing At All’ – you can listen to it below.
  The former East India Youth musician will release his new album ‘Great Spans Of Muddy Time’ on March 19 via Tough Love Records, following on from 2019’s ‘Your Wilderness Revisited’.
  Having shared the record’s lead track ‘And Everything Changed (But I Feel Alright)’ last month, Doyle has now offered up the synth-led second single.
  “I was
  
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• Jeep Removes Bruce Springsteen Super Bowl Ad After DUI Arrest Surfaces

  11-02-2021 20:22 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Jeep has pulled its Super Bowl ad featuring Bruce Springsteen after news dropped of his arrest last year on suspicion of drunk driving. NBC News reports that Springsteen was arrested on November 14 in Gateway National Recreation Area. Those citations included driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and consuming alcohol in a closed area. A National […]
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• Jeep Pulls Bruce Springsteen Super Bowl Ad After His Arrest

  11-02-2021 20:22 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Jeep has pulled its Super Bowl ad featuring Bruce Springsteen after news dropped of his arrest last year on suspicion of drunk driving. NBC News reports that Springsteen was arrested on November 14 in Gateway National Recreation Area. Those citations included driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and consuming alcohol in a closed area. A National […]
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• Beatriz Luengo Bares ‘Cuerpo y Alma’ in Intimate HBO Concert Filmed in Cuba

  11-02-2021 20:19
  
  Beatriz Luengo bares it all in an intimate concert special filmed in Habana, Cuba, premiering Friday (Feb. 12) on HBO Latino.
  The second installment of the HBO concert series “Havana Street Party Presents” — filmed before the global pandemic — not only includes live performances of Luengo’s Cuerpo y Alma album, but also taps into personal stories and empowering anecdotes as told by the Spanish singer-songwriter.
  “Prior to the tour that was expected to start in
  
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• Dwight Yoakam Sues Warner Music Group for Refusing to Hand Back His Masters

  11-02-2021 20:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Country star Dwight Yoakam has filed a lawsuit against Warner Music Group (WMG) over the Big Three label’s alleged failure to hand back his master recordings. “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere” creator Dwight Yoakam recently submitted the 25-page-long complaint to a California federal court, and Digital Music News obtained an exclusive copy of the corresponding […]
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• Brandy Shares How Whitney Houston ‘Changed My Life Forever’ While Filming ‘Cinderella’

  11-02-2021 20:11
  
  Brandy recalled how Whitney Houston changed her “life forever” while filming Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and more magical memories in a new interview.
  A new legion of little Black girls will get to see themselves in Brandy, who was crowned as Disney’s first Black princess in the 1997 musical TV film, when Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella arrives on Disney+ this Friday (Feb. 12). This will be the first time the
  
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• Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo is working on a film musical called ‘Buddha Superstar’

  11-02-2021 20:04 via nme.com
  
  Weezer‘s Rivers Cuomo has revealed that he’s working on a film musical called Buddha Superstar, as well as providing an update on the group’s upcoming “four-album” project.
  The Los Angeles band, whose latest record ‘OK Human’ arrived last month, recently said that their “next idea is a four-album set, where each LP corresponds to one of the four seasons”.READ MORE: Weezer: “This album is about feeling isolated, alienated and seclud
  
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• SXSW: Stacey Abrams to Keynote, Jon Platt Chatting With Carole King

  11-02-2021 20:03
  
  Stacey Abrams will headline South by Southwest as a keynote speaker, event organizers announced Thursday morning.
  The Democratic politician and voting rights activist will sit for a conversation with writer N.K. Jemisin as part of the virtual festival, which will run March 16-20. Abrams, who was recently nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for her work increasing voter turnout during the 2020 presidential election, joins previously announced keynote speaker Willie Nelson.
  The conference, whic
  
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• Dave Grohl, Quincy Jones Join New NIVA Advisory Board

  11-02-2021 19:44
  
  The National Independent Venue Association has announced the creation of its new advisory board with members from across the music industry.
  The advisory board will further assist both NIVA and the National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF) with their respective missions, preserving and nurturing the ecosystem of independent live venues and promoters throughout the United States.
  Board members include artists such as Dave Grohl, Killer Mike, Noelle Scaggs of 
  
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• Langhorne Slim’s ‘Strawberry Mansion’ Is His Most Personal Album Yet: Emerging Artists Spotlight

  11-02-2021 19:34
  
  Welcome to Emerging Artists Spotlight, the Billboard series where we highlight a musician or band who has recently made their debut on the Emerging Artists chart. Whether they are new to the industry, or have been around for a while but are just starting to have a chart impact, the intention is to showcase where they are here and now. This week’s pick is singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim, who debuted at No. 10 on the chart (dated Feb. 13) thanks to his new album, St
  
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• Phoebe Bridgers Reflects on Smashing Her Guitar on ‘SNL’ & Marilyn Manson Abuse Allegations

  11-02-2021 19:22
  
  Phoebe Bridgers spoke with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour about her smashing stint on Saturday Night Live and the industry’s reckoning with Marilyn Manson.
  The indie rocker made quite the smashing debut on the late-night comedy show Feb. 6 when she bashed her guitar against the stage monitor during her performance of “I Know the End.”
  “I’ve always wanted to do it,” Bridgers told Amanpour in a new interview. “And then when I mentioned
  
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• Halsey says Instagram filters are “damaging” and “exhausting”

  11-02-2021 19:21 via nme.com
  
  Halsey has criticised Instagram filters and said she finds them “exhausting”.READ MORE: Halsey – ‘Manic’ review: stream-of-consciousness musings on family, love, and fameThe singer recently launched her debut beauty line, About-Face, with the aim of making people “love” themselves as they are.
  Speaking to Byrdie, Halsey admitted she had to “make peace with her face”, because she couldn’t “control” the angle or edit of papara
  
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• Chicago and Drill Music Go Hand in Hand, But There’s More to the Story

  11-02-2021 19:02
  
  For generations, Chicago’s music has provided the soul-stirring soundtrack to everyday Black life while offering a lens into the culturally rich neighborhoods that comprise the Windy City. At its roots, Chicago has always been a mainstay in blues and gospel, dating back to the days of Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry records lining the Maxwell Street Market and the uplifting sounds of Thomas A. Dorsey — widely regarded as the father of Gospel — permeating the halls of Black churche
  
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• Fact: Streaming Royalties Will Never Be Fair. But There Is a Solution!

  11-02-2021 19:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Songwriters, artists, and most music creators agree that streaming royalties are too low. The following article comes from Rhythmic Rebellion, a proud partner of DMN. Most of you know that the music streamers are all losing money. Spotify was born 15 years ago, has over 345 million users, and they still can’t make a profit.  So […]
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• Watch Sigrid’s stripped-back cover of The Maccabees’ ‘Toothpaste Kisses’

  11-02-2021 18:58 via nme.com
  Sigrid has shared a cover of The Maccabees‘ classic single ‘Toothpaste Kisses’.Read More: The Maccabees – their 10 best songsThe Norwegian pop star launched an official TikTok account today (February 11) as she continues to work on her second album – the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Sucker Punch’ – in the studio.
  For the first instalment of her recording “shenanigans”, Sigrid posted a piano-led rendition of The Maccabees’ romantic &
  
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• Stadiums and arenas in New York are set to reopen and stage concerts

  11-02-2021 18:49 via nme.com
  
  Stadiums and arenas in New York with a capacity of 10,000 people or more will be allowed to reopen later this month.READ MORE: Miss going to gigs? Stream these amazing live shows, from Robyn to RadioheadAccording to New York governor Andrew Cuomo, venues can run with a capacity of 10 per cent from February 23.
  In order for stadiums and arenas to reopen, all fans and staff planning to attend an event will need to provide a negative PCR test within the 72 hours prior, reports IQ.
  Fans will also ha
  
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• 6 LA Rappers to Watch in 2021

  11-02-2021 18:28
  
  For the past few years, you might’ve gotten the impression that a curse had struck the City of Angels. In March 2019, Los Angeles grappled with the loss of Crenshaw and Slauson’s own Nipsey Hussle — a beacon of authenticity who had inspired millions with his entrepreneurial spirit, relentless insistence on independence, and a gift for telling street stories. The events were followed by the breakup of Shoreline Mafia, the city’s most popular rap group since Cypress Hill an
  
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• Publishing Briefs: ‘Whoopty’ Rapper Goes With WCM, Round Hill Acquires Two-Thirds of Massive Attack

  11-02-2021 18:04
  Breakout rapper CJ, whose hit single “Whoopty” entered the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 this week, has signed a global administration agreement with Warner Chappell. He signed a deal with Warner Records in January.
  “We chose Warner Chappell and Warner Records because we wanted to have our label and publishing partners under the same roof as well as work with a team that felt more like family” said James Cruz, CJ’s manager and founder and CEO of Cruz Control. &ldq
  
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• Listen to Kings Of Leon’s rollicking new song ‘Echoing’

  11-02-2021 18:03 via nme.com
  
  Kings Of Leon have shared a new song called ‘Echoing’ – you can listen to it below.
  The Nashville outfit will release their eighth album ‘When You See Yourself’ on March 5, following on from 2017’s ‘Walls’.READ MORE: Kings of Leon’s ‘Only By The Night’ at 10“Waking early in the morning/ Waiting on the light of day/ Whole new kind of feeling is on the way/ I’m not scared of knowing If we’re ever getting out/
  
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• Listen to Kings Of Leon’s new song ‘Echoing’

  11-02-2021 18:03 via nme.com
  
  Kings Of Leon have shared a new song called ‘Echoing’ – you can listen to it below.
  The Nashville outfit will release their eighth album ‘When You See Yourself’ on March 5, following on from 2017’s ‘Walls’.READ MORE: Kings of Leon’s ‘Only By The Night’ at 10“Waking early in the morning Waiting on the light of day/ Whole new kind of feeling is on the way/ I’m not scared of knowing If we’re ever getting out/ W
  
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• Post Malone set to headline special Pokémon virtual live show

  11-02-2021 18:00 via nme.com
  
  Post Malone has been announced as the headliner of a virtual live show that is being held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon.
  The concert will take place online on February 27, which has been designated as ‘Pokémon Day’.
  Set to kick off Pokémon’s year-long ‘P25 Music’ programme, the Malone gig is just the first taste of the franchise’s partnership with Universal Music Group which is promising “more music surprises” in
  
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• ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Adds Andrew Barth Feldman and Asher Angel to Season 2 Cast: Exclusive

  11-02-2021 18:00
  The second season of the Disney+ show High School Musical: The Musical: The Series will welcome two new faces to the returning cast, Billboard can exclusively announce today (Feb. 11).
  Among the guest stars scheduled to join the cast for the series, which is currently in production in Salt Lake City, are Broadway vet Andrew Barth Feldman (Dear Evan Hansen, Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical) and television/film star Asher Angel (Shazam!).
  Feldman, who made his Broadway debu
  
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• Google Celebrates Iconic Mexican Composer María Grever With a Doodle

  11-02-2021 17:59
  María Grever (real name María Joaquina de la Portilla Torres) was honored with a Google Doodle Thursday (Feb. 11) in celebration of her song “Ti-Pi-Tin,” which was released on this day 83 years ago.
  The doodle shows a colorful sketch of Grever, wearing a green blouse and gold accessories, over a curved music staff with musical notes. “Google” is written in a green vintage font. “Thanks for all the music María Grever; it continues to strike
  
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• Maverick City Music & Upperroom ‘Move’ in at No. 1 on Top Gospel Albums Chart

  11-02-2021 17:56
  Maverick City Music and Upperroom debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart dated Feb. 13 with Move Your Heart, marking each act’s first leader on the list. On Top Christian Albums, the collaborative set starts at No. 15.
  In the tracking week ending Feb. 4, the release earned 2,000 equivalent album units, according to MRC Data.
  Maverick City Music — the Atlanta-based collective featuring artists from both contemporary Christian and gospel, including Bri Babineaux, S
  
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• Want Your Music in Wordscapes or Sudoku? Why Artists Are Buying Mobile Game Ads

  11-02-2021 17:46
  When Tate McRae’s team at U.K. label home Ministry of Sound wanted to give the singer-songwriter’s breakthrough single “You Broke Me First” an extra push in December, they turned to an unusual kind of ad spend that yielded big results: mobile games.
  Working with London-based advertising startup AudioMob, they placed a 30-second audio ad for the song in popular games including Sudoku and the Scrabble-adjacent Classic Words, with a small clickable banner at the top of the s
  
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• MPs to question Culture Minister over handling of failed Brexit visa touring deal

  11-02-2021 17:45 via nme.com
  
  MPs are set to question Digital and Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage over the government’s handling of Brexit negotiations which failed to achieve visa-free touring for UK artists and crew.READ MORE: “It’s going to be devastating” – here’s how Brexit will screw over British touring artistsMany within the UK music industry were left reeling in anger at Dinenage’s response to a debate in Parliament this week where she again rejected the idea of a vi
  
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• Doja Cat’s ‘Streets’ Leads to Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart

  11-02-2021 17:42
  Doja Cat collects her second top 10 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as “Streets” climbs 11-7 on the list dated Feb. 13. The song continues its upward ascent after its initial breakthrough on TikTok.
  “Streets” traces its strength to the streaming sector, where the single drew 18.7 million U.S. streams in the latest tracking week (ending Feb. 4), according to MRC Data, an 18% improvement from its previous weekly total of 16.1 million clicks.
  The sum kee
  
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• Surprise! Taylor Swift’s Re-Recorded Fearless Will Be Out Soon

  11-02-2021 17:38
  
  Taylor Swift's re-recorded version of her 2008 album 'Fearless' is completed and will be available soon, with a new title: 'Fearless (Taylor's Version).' Her updated 'Love Story' is out tonight (February 11).
  
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