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• Death From Above 1979 share cover of Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin”

  17-09-2021 23:53 via nme.com
  
  Death From Above 1979 have shared a punky cover of Journey classic ‘Don’t Stop Believin” – hear it below.READ MORE: Death From Above 1979: “What happens if a metal band were recorded like The Beatles?”The song was recorded as part of Amazon Original’s covers series, and is available to stream on the platform.
  “We made a kind of witchy version of the song that would make Steve Perry magically join Journey again,” Death From Above 1979 singer a
  
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• First Out: New Music from Lil Nas X, Kehlani, Sam Smith & More

  17-09-2021 23:50
  
  Looking for some new tunes by queer artists to add to your playlists? Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
  From Lil Nas X’s long-awaited debut album to Kehlani’s stunning new single, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:Lil Nas X, MonteroPut simply, Lil Nas X’s debut album is a masterpiece. Montero takes in the collective joy of songs like &
  
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• Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Says Doctors ‘Didn’t Think I Was Going to Survive’

  17-09-2021 23:39
  
  Lady Gaga’s dog walker Ryan Fischer sat down for his first television interview to explain what happened that tragic night he was shot during a robbery when two of the singer’s French bulldogs were stolen and how he is recovering now.
  Fischer, who had walked the musician’s French bulldogs for six years, spoke with CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King on Friday and admitted that since the shooting “some days are great, some weeks are not.” In the sit-down, Fischer and Kin
  
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• First Stream Latin: Enrique Iglesias Returns With ‘Final, Vol. 1′ Album, Plus More New Music

  17-09-2021 23:18
  
  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.
  Enrique Iglesias, Final (Vol. 1) (Sony Music International)
  Seven years after releasing Sex & Love, Spanish pop star Enrique Iglesias is back with part one of his FINAL album, which he had previously announced could be his last one.  The 11-track set includes previously released hits that date back to 2015,
  
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• Harvey Mason Jr. on the Future of the Recording Academy: ‘We Needed to Improve and We Needed to Evolve’

  17-09-2021 23:16
  
  “Transformation” and “transparency” are words that Harvey Mason Jr. uses frequently when the Recording Academy CEO talks about his vision for the organization.
  In his 20 months as interim and — since June 1 — permanent CEO, Mason has overseen sweeping changes that make those words more than empty rhetoric, including eliminating the controversial nominating review committees, restructuring the Academy with the addition of two co-presidents and putting an emphas
  
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• Harvey Mason Jr. on Recording Academy’s Future: ‘We Needed to Improve and We Needed to Evolve’

  17-09-2021 23:16
  
  “Transformation” and “transparency” are words that Harvey Mason Jr. uses frequently when the Recording Academy CEO talks about his vision for the organization.
  In his 20 months as interim and — since June 1 — permanent CEO, Mason has overseen sweeping changes that make those words more than empty rhetoric, including eliminating the controversial nominating review committees, restructuring the Academy with the addition of two co-presidents and putting an emphas
  
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• Metallica’s Lars Ulrich says his whole family “fell in love” with Royal Blood

  17-09-2021 23:14 via nme.com
  
  Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has discussed his family’s love of Royal Blood, saying “our whole family fell in love with” their 2014 debut album.
  Ulrich was speaking to NME for today’s (September 17) Big Read cover feature, where Metallica and famous fans – including Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher – shared their love for ‘The Black Album’ upon its 30th anniversary.READ MORE: Metallica and friends: “‘The Black Album’ was a victor
  
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• First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Anabel Englund, Calvin Harris & More

  17-09-2021 23:10
  
  This week, Swedish House Mafia teased a sure to be massive forthcoming collaboration with The Weeknd, Lady Gaga’s Dawn of Chromatica remix album hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart, Justin Bieber and DJ Snake’s “Let Me Love You” hit the billion streams mark on YouTube, the members of Burning Man’s famed Robot Heart sound camp remembered their late founder, Billboard explored the growing trend of Latin dance music crossover hits
  
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• The Peace Studio to ‘Activate Peace and Social Justice’ at Second Annual Summit

  17-09-2021 23:08
  
  The Peace Studio is set to “activate peace and social justice” for their second annual summit this Sunday. Led by peace educator Maya Soetoro of the Obama Foundation, the three-day virtual event will occur in conjunction with the UN International Day of Peace.
  Back in June, the organization hosted a virtual panel discussion called “Building Peace Through Music,” addressing peace and the power of youth, and how music can be used to bridge cultural divides.“In th
  
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• TOMORROW X TOGETHER Bring the ‘Magic’ to ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’: Watch

  17-09-2021 23:04
  
  TOMMORROW X TOGETHER made a splash for their appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, delivering a charismatic poolside performance of their hit single “Magic” from Seoul, South Korea.
  Members Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun and HueningKai donned all-white ensembles for the performance, a callback to the golden era of boy bands. Surrounded by an Olympic-size swimming pool filled with floaties and beach umbrellas, the K-pop group sang the poppy track while performing t
  
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• Warner Music South Africa Acquires Local Label Coleske

  17-09-2021 22:50 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Warner Music South Africa has acquired Coleske, a leading local independent label. Run by Arnold Coleske and his business partners Brendon Hargroves and Paulo Azevedo, the label will continue as a standalone business following the acquisition. Coleske is the largest independent label focusing on Afrikaans repertoire, which makes up a significant proportion of the South […]
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• Lady Leshurr talks turning down £200k to write Nicki Minaj diss track

  17-09-2021 22:29 via nme.com
  
  Lady Leshurr has discussed being offered £200,000 to write a Nicki Minaj diss track, saying she considered taking the money. READ MORE: The multi-talented Lady Leshurr: “I want to shift the culture or make history”Earlier this year, the rapper claimed that she turned down a “massive” record deal after a label wanted her to diss Minaj
  Speaking on a recent episode of Angela Scanlon’s Thanks A Million podcast, the rapper revealed that she was offered hu
  
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• Florida Rapper SpotemGottem Survives Miami Drive-By Shooting

  17-09-2021 22:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  Nehemiah Lamar Harden — and a passenger who was shot in the legs — are both stable after being taken to a hospital
  
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• English Touring Opera Drops Half of Its Musicians in the Name of Diversity

  17-09-2021 22:26 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The English Touring Opera company has dropped half of its musicians in the name of diversity. A report suggests at least 14 musicians have been told they will not be booked for the 2022 ETO tour. Many of those musicians were long-standing members of the ETO orchestra. The ETO says it is prioritizing “increased diversity […]
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• G-Eazy & Demi Lovato Confront Their Most Harrowing Headlines in ‘Breakdown’ Video

  17-09-2021 22:23
  
  G-Eazy and Demi Lovato face their personal demons and go through a parallel “Breakdown” for their latest collaboration.
  The Daniel CZ-directed music video first captures G-Eazy and Lovato coming face-to-face with the headlines they’ve made over the years, from Lovato’s 2018 heroin overdose to G-Eazy’s 2018 arrest on charges of assault, drug possession and resisting arrest at a Swedish club, which appear on the mirrors in front of the artists. (G-Eazy
  
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• Grammys CEO Pledges to “Enhance Our Awards Processes From the Inside Out”

  17-09-2021 22:05 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. is expanding upon the sweeping changes that the Recording Academy has implemented in response to much-publicized controversies and criticism, including by developing plans to “enhance our awards processes from the inside out.” Harvey Mason Jr., who began leading the Grammys on an interim basis in the wake of Deborah Dugan’s […]
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• Lil Nas X, Taylor Swift, Kehlani, Jonas Brothers & More: What’s Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!

  17-09-2021 21:58
  
  Lil Nas X gave birth to his first album Montero, and the “Industry Baby” rapper tells the story of his groundbreaking success as well as the moments that nearly broke him down.
  Kehlani reflected on her loved ones lost in her new single “Altar,” the first taste of new music from the R&B singer’s upcoming third album Blue Water Road. The Swifties wandered down memory lane after Taylor Swift surprise-released her fan-favorite 1989 hit 
  
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• NCT 127 Felt ‘Nervous & Worried’ Ahead of ‘Sticker’ Album Comeback

  17-09-2021 21:56
  
  NCT 127’s third album, Sticker, has arrived. After a year and a half break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the K-pop group released their highly anticipated third album first thing Friday (Sept. 17) to rave reviews from their fans. Though Sticker is already exceeding NCT 127’s expectations — it racked up more than 1.3 million pre-orders in just 24 hours following the album announcement in August — the group initially felt uneasy about their comeback, they revealed d
  
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• Ezra Furman shares EP of songs from ‘Sex Education’ season 3 soundtrack

  17-09-2021 21:53 via nme.com
  
  Ezra Furman has shared a new EP of songs written for the third season of Netflix show Sex Education.
  As with the first two seasons of the show, the singer-songwriter composed original music for the soundtrack.READ MORE: ‘Sex Education’ season three review: too many characters, too little timeThe new five-track EP features three new songs specifically written for the show, as well as two 2011 tracks released under the Ezra Furman & The Harpoons name.
  Speaking of the new EP, Furman
  
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• SpotemGottem Shot in Florida Drive-By: Report

  17-09-2021 21:52
  
  SpotemGottem has reportedly been shot in Miami.
  The 19-year-old Florida rapper, né Nehemiah Lamar Harden, has been hospitalized after he was a victim in a drive-by shooting Thursday morning, his lawyer confirmed to Complex. He was allegedly shot while “leaving the studio,” the outlet reports.
  Reps for SpotemGottem did not immediately respond to Billboard’s request for comment.
  The shooting took place around 3 a.m. ET in Florida, TMZ reports. The
  
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• Billie Eilish leads artists calling for Congress to act on climate change

  17-09-2021 21:51 via nme.com
  
  Billie Eilish is among a host of artists who are calling on Congress to support President Joe Biden‘s bill on strong climate change provisions.READ MORE: Billie Eilish takes the stealth approach on Bond theme ‘No Time to Die’Eilish’s brother Finneas, Maroon 5 and Brittany Howard are also among artists who will launch a campaign next Wednesday (September 22) by posting images of a large red exclamation point, alternating with scenes of extreme weather conditions, while usi
  
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• R. Kelly’s Ex-Assistant Recounts Singer’s Alleged Threat: ‘People Come Up Missing’

  17-09-2021 21:48 via rollingstone.com
  
  Cheryl Mack, who also worked as a talent manager, said Kelly threatened her over a supposed lawsuit from a 17-year-old girl Mack had arranged to collaborate with Kelly
  
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• Rose McGowan voices support for Nicki Minaj amid vaccine controversy

  17-09-2021 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Rose McGowan encouraged people to think about and question what leaders say.
  
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• Porter Robinson Talks Turning His Second Sky Festival Into a ‘Porter-Centric’ Theme Park

  17-09-2021 21:14
  
  Certainly a lot of Porter Robinson fans would welcome the chance to get inside the producer’s head. This weekend, they’ll finally be able to — in a way.
  The sophomore edition of Robinson’s Second Sky festival kicks off tomorrow (September 18) at the Oakland Arena. The lineup includes Robinson, who’ll be performing his first live show after the release of his critically acclaimed second album Nurture, released this past March. (The album hit No. 1 on Dance/Electronic
  
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• Lil Nas X’s Montero Has A Song For Every Mood

  17-09-2021 21:08
  
  Lil Nas X's debut album 'Montero' is finally here — and it's got a song for every mood.
  
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• Here Are the Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year Finalists for the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards

  17-09-2021 21:08
  
  The 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards are just around the corner, where Bad Bunny takes the lead as a 22-time finalist in 13 categories. He’s followed by Maluma with 11 nominations, J Balvin with nine nods, and Karol G, Anuel AA and Black Eyed Peas with eight each.
  This year, five female artists (Kali Uchis, Karol G, Natti Natasha, Rosalia, Selena Gomez) and five male artists (Anuel, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Jhay Cortez, Maluma) are finalists in the Hot Latin Songs artist of the year categorie
  
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• ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’ director says he thinks the band will get back together

  17-09-2021 20:54 via nme.com
  
  The director of Oasis Knebworth 1996 has told NME that he thinks the band will get back together one day.READ MORE: Oasis Knebworth 1996 review: an era-defining gig that will live foreverThey famously split after a bust up in Paris back in 2009 and Liam and Noel Gallagher have constantly been involved in ongoing spats ever since.
  But ahead of the release of the new documentary, which is released in cinemas on September 23, when asked if he ever thought the band would get back together, director
  
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• ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Music Creator Masato Nakamura Reflects on Video Game’s 30th Anniversary

  17-09-2021 20:47
  
  Released in 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog was the ace up Sega’s sleeve in the U.S. video game market dominated by Nintendo at the time. Its cool blue hedgehog character, vibrant graphics, and high-speed action that was ahead of its time took the country by storm, and Sonic quickly became a social phenomenon. The 16-bit game console Mega Drive went toe-to-toe with Nintendo — which had just introduced the Super Nintendo Entertainment System — and ended up logging the top sales sh
  
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• Lil Nas X, Drake, Britney Spears, Bad Bunny & More of the Week’s Biggest Winners (Sept. 17)

  17-09-2021 20:47
  
  Lil Nas X is this week’s top winner after taking home the top prize of video of the year at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, strutting in three regal outfits at the Met Gala, being named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People and releasing his debut studio album, Montero.
  Daddy Yankee and Karol G represent reggaeton on the cover of Billboard, while Drake started from the bottom and landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the 10th time in hi
  
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• KAT-TUN Debuts Atop Japan Hot 100 as The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber Break In to Top 10

  17-09-2021 20:46
  
  KAT-TUN blasts into No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Sept. 6 to 12, with their new single featuring rapper AK-69 called “We Just Go Hard.”
  The 29th single by the veteran Johnny’s boy band is currently being aired as the theme song of two sports-related programs on Japanese TV: Nippon Television’s Going! Sports & News, in which member Kazuya Kamenashi is featured as a caster and reporter, and the network’s live coverage of baseball games.
  
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• How ‘Synth God’ Mike Dean Went From Powering ‘Donda’ Stadium Events to Commanding His Own Echoplex Shows

  17-09-2021 20:44
  
  Wherever Mike Dean is positioned in a room, no matter how big or small, he wields all the power.
  You might not have spotted the top-tier hip-hop producer and multi-instrumentalist at the top of Atlanta’s 71,000-person-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium two months ago, but he was there, playing the music Kanye West presented to the world during the listening parties for his record-breaking Billboard 200 No. 1 album Donda. At the end of August, it was still hard to make out his cloaked figure am
  
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• Executive of the Week: BMG Senior VP Catalog Michael Kachko

  17-09-2021 20:40
  
  This week, while the charts were being dominated by all things Drake following the release of his album Certified Lover Boy, another act was making history of their own. With the release of their 17th studio album, Senjutsu (Sanctuary/BMG), metal icons Iron Maiden smashed their way to No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 64,000 equivalent album units (61,000 sales) — the highest-charting album of the band’s long, illustrious career.
  It’s a significant feat for the British group
  
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• Here Are the Best Karaoke Mics for Your Next At-Home Gathering

  17-09-2021 20:37
  
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  Who doesn’t love a good karaoke night?
  Turns out, you don’t need to head out to the bar to sing your heart out with friends. There are so many fun karaoke mics on the market that bring the party to the comfort of your home.
  To help with your search among the countless options online, we’ve compiled five portable karaoke microphones with great Amazo
  
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• Meet the Producer of the Year Finalists for the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards

  17-09-2021 20:33
  
  The 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards are led by 22-time finalist Bad Bunny in 13 categories. He’s followed by Maluma with 11 nods, J Balvin with nine nods, and Karol G, Anuel AA, and Black Eyed Peas with eight each.
  One of the night’s exciting awards is producer of the year, which includes finalists Mora, who’s behind some of Bad Bunny’s biggest hits; Ovy on the Drums, Karol G’s longtime producer; J Balvin’s go-to producer Sky Rompiendo; innovative newcomers
  
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• Which Pop Star Could Play Whitney Houston’s Role in the ‘Bodyguard’ Remake? Our 8 Picks

  17-09-2021 20:30
  
  On Wednesday (Sept. 15), it was announced that the long-rumored remake of The Bodyguard is moving forward, with Tony-nominated writer Matthew López slated to handle the script. Released in 1992 and starring the late Whitney Houston (in her screen acting debut) and two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard was a resounding success, pulling in $411 million at the global box office.
  Of course, the film is perhaps better remembered for its legendary accompanying soundtrack, w
  
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• Inside The Growing Trend of Latin EDM Hits

  17-09-2021 20:22
  
  When Farruko was working on what would be his next single, “Pepas,” in April, he started off with a song in guaracha — a genre known for its rapid tempo that originated in Cuba — powered by a reggaetón beat. Once he sped up the BPM, a rave-ready anthem was created.
  “It was strange because it’s not really an EDM song, but it has that same structure,” says the Puerto Rican artist. “I wanted to evolve, reach a fan base that was more Anglo and r
  
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• Chiquis Talks Selling Cassettes at a Swap Meet, Musical Influences & More in ‘Growing Up Banda’

  17-09-2021 20:08
  
  Latin Grammy-winning artist Chiquis opens up about her humble beginnings, growing up in a bilingual household, and falling in love with banda music in Billboard’s new “Growing Up” episode.
  In the 8-minute clip, the “Mi Problema” singer shares her journey as one of the few women in the male-dominated regional Mexican genre. “I knew it would be difficult because I lived it with my mom (Jenni Rivera) and had seen it first hand,” says Chiquis, who grew up in
  
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• Nightclubs and gigs in Wales to require COVID passports from October

  17-09-2021 20:07 via nme.com
  
  COVID passports are to be required for gigs and nightclubs in Wales from next month, the country’s First Minister has announced.
  Mark Drakeford said the ruling comes about because nightclubs are “inherently and intrinsically higher risk venues.”
  The new rules, which will come into effect from October 11, mean music fans and those attending nightclubs need to provide proof of an NHS COVID Pass – either of full vaccination or proof of a negative lateral flow test within 48
  
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• Miley Cyrus, Chloe, Teletubbies & More React to Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ Album: ‘So Damn Proud of You’

  17-09-2021 20:02
  
  Lil Nas X had plenty to be proud of on Friday (Sept. 17), thanks to the release of his long-awaited debut album, Montero. The collection is a head trip in many keys, with Lil Nas dipping from rap to rock, emo, pure pop, R&B and some pop-punk to take on topics including depression, anxiety, loneliness and homophobia while telling the story of a star on his rocket ride to fame.
  He roped in A-list help along the way, of course, from Jack Harlow on single “Industry Baby,” to Doja Cat
  
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• Watch Pentatonix Make Their ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Debut: ‘Y’all Can Sing!’

  17-09-2021 20:01
  
  It’s a battle of the harmonies on Sunday night’s Celebrity Family Feud, as Pentatonix faces off against Wilson Phillips on a brand-new episode of the prime-time ABC game show.
  In an exclusive clip from the upcoming episode, premiering exclusively on Billboard, host Steve Harvey introduces the Grammy-winning a cappella group. “Y’all can sing,” Harvey tells the quintet.
  Harvey introduces each individual member — Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Matt Sallee, Mitc
  
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• Metallica play first full concert of 2021 with surprise club show in San Francisco

  17-09-2021 19:58 via nme.com
  
  Metallica played their first full concert in 2021 with a surprise show in San Francisco last night (September 16).READ MORE: Metallica and friends: “‘The Black Album’ was a victory for the underdog”The metal veterans played a 16 song set spanning hits across their entire back catalogue at The Independent venue including the likes of ‘Sad But True’, ‘For Whom The Bell Tolls’, ‘Moth Into The Flame’, ‘One’, ‘Master Of Pup
  
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• Josh Homme’s daughter has been granted a temporary restraining order against him

  17-09-2021 19:52 via nme.com
  
  Content warning: This story contains discussion and descriptions of alleged domestic violence. 
  Josh Homme’s 15-year-old daughter, Camille, has reportedly been granted a temporary restraining order against the musician.
  According to TMZ, the Queens Of The Stone Age frontman will be required to keep a distance of at least 100 yards between himself and Camille, and will not allowed to make any contact with her.
  The temporary restraining order, approved by a judge in Santa Monica over th
  
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• Sync Licensing Is Helping This Tropical Music Star Find Fans on the Global Stage

  17-09-2021 19:50 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Having recently scored a major placement in the hit sitcom Call Me Kat through music licensing and distribution platform, Songtradr, El Swing de Nicky Catarey sat down with Digital Music News to explain how the deal came about, while Max Mejia, founder and CEO of MMP Global Music, joined the conversation to discuss exciting trends […]
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• Swifties Are Freaking Out About ‘Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version),’ But Wonder ‘What Era Are We In?’

  17-09-2021 19:42
  
  There’s nothing Taylor Swift loves more than surprising her Swifties with an unexpected music drop. But when Tay Nation woke up with the new “Taylor’s Version” of the 1989 single “Wildest Dreams”on Friday (Sept. 17) some of them had mixed feelings. Sure, they were wildly excited to have a glimpse of another one of Swift’s re-recordings of an iconic tune, but they were also like, “Wait up. Why are you going out of order!?”
  Swift explained that
  
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• Getting Back in the DJ Booth: Angel & Dren Talk Cultivating the Right Energy and Mixing in Their Own Debut EP

  17-09-2021 19:41
  
  As clubs have been reopening and shows have been resuming across the country after a year-and-a-half-long COVID-19 pandemic pause on the live music industry, Billboard is asking club and touring DJs about their experience fading between spinning at home to performing back outside.Identical twin sisters Angel + Dren have provided delicious blends of Caribbean, R&B, hip-hop, reggae and Afrobeats music for years during their DJ sets in their native New York. When the pandemic hit in early 2020,
  
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• Lauran Hibberd appeals for information after equipment stolen

  17-09-2021 19:26 via nme.com
  
  Lauran Hibberd has appealed for information after her tour van was broken into and equipment stolen.
  The Isle Of Wight-based songwriter has shared photos of the gear that was snatched, revealing that the van was broken into near the Excel Centre in East London’s Docklands region.
  “LONDON EXCEL AREA OUR VAN HAS BEEN BROKEN INTO AND ALL OF OUR EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN STOLEN,” Hibberd wrote on Twitter.
  “We are beyond heartbroken pls share more pics in thread.”
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• First Country: New Music From Carly Pearce, Scotty McCreery, Old Dominion & More

  17-09-2021 19:24
  
  First Country is a compilation of the best new country songs, albums and videos that dropped this week.
  Carly Pearce, 29: Written in StoneAn expansion of Pearce’s previously-released EP 29, this full-fledged project is steeped in ’90s country influences, and exquisitely maps out the stages of emotional wreckage Pearce has weathered over the past few years — both through a divorce and the death of her former producer busbee, who she offers the soul-stirring ballad “Show Me
  
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• Charley Crockett Skewers the Nashville Star-Making Machine in ‘Music City USA’

  17-09-2021 19:06 via rollingstone.com
  
  “I shouldn’t have come here in the first place, cause folks in here don’t like my kind,” the Texas songwriter sings in the title track of his new album
  
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• Drake Vs. Kanye: Is ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Better Than ‘Donda’?

  17-09-2021 19:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  We break down Kanye West and Drake's latest albums on our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast
  
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• MediaLab Acquires Genius For $80 Million — But Backers Won’t Recoup Their Full Investments

  17-09-2021 18:58 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Lyrics and music-information database Genius has officially sold to Santa Monica-headquartered MediaLab for a reported $80 million – less than the 12-year-old platform has raised from investors, including Everblue, Andreessen Horowitz, and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. The $80 million sale – as well as MediaLab execs’ immediate plans for Genius – came to light […]
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