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• Craig David announces new album ’22’ and shares lead single ‘Who You Are’ with MNEK

  23-10-2021 23:01 via nme.com
  
  Craig David has announced the release of new album ’22’ – you can listen to its lead single ‘Who You Are’ below.READ MORE: Craig David ‘Born To Do It’ livestream: nostalgic garage hits offer a throwback to simpler timesThe upcoming album, which is set to arrive on May 13, 2022, is the singer, songwriter and producer’s first since 2018’s ‘The Time Is Now’, and follows his 2019 singles: ‘When You Know What Love Is’ and &
  
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• Watch Bon Iver give ‘PDLIF’ its live debut

  23-10-2021 21:57 via nme.com
  
  Bon Iver released a new single called ‘PDLIF’ last year, and last night (October 22) they performed it live for the very first time – you can watch below.READ MORE: Bon Iver – ‘i, i’ reviewJustin Vernon and co. gave the track (short for ‘Please Don’t Live In Fear’) its live debut at first of two special shows at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California.
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (Oct. 23)

  23-10-2021 21:15
  
  From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
  Maluma to star in Encanto
  Colombian superstar Maluma joins the cast of Disney’s upcoming film Encanto where he’ll voice the character of town heartthrob Mariano. “Encanto is such a magical movie,” Maluma said in a statement. “I&rsqu
  
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• Pianist Li Yundi Named in Prostitution Case by Beijing Police

  23-10-2021 20:41
  
  Police in China’s capital Beijing say famed international pianist Li Yundi is a suspect in a prostitution case.
  A message on the force’s microblog said a suspect had been placed in administrative detention and an investigation opened on Thursday (Oct. 21) involving a woman identified by her surname Chen and a man named as “Li di,” with the first part of his personal name deleted as is standard in police cases.
  The post was followed by another message depicting a piano key
  
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• Crowdfunder set up to help artists who pulled out of Hit The North over SSD Concerts allegations

  23-10-2021 20:07 via nme.com
  
  A GoFundMe crowdfunder has been set up to help the artists who pulled out of today’s Hit The North Festival over allegations levelled at the event’s promoters, SSD Concerts.
  The managing director of the northeast-based company, Steve Davis, resigned with “immediate effect” back in April, shortly after former staff members accused SSD of “underpaying” workers and making them feel “uncomfortable” while doing their job.
  The promoters initially denied
  
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• Bon Iver Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album With Back-to-Back Shows

  23-10-2021 19:37
  
  Ten years after its release, Bon Iver revisited his self-titled sophomore album with back-to-back concerts at the YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, beginning Friday (Oct. 22).
  After the fanfare from his 2008 debut, For Emma, Forever Ago, subsided, Justin Vernon began work on an album that pushed his sound further from its DIY folk roots and into a world of his own. This push was first hinted at with his 2009 EP, Blood Bank, especially in the spare, electron
  
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• Jack Harlow on Kanye West: “I think he sees himself as Mozart or Beethoven”

  23-10-2021 18:59 via nme.com
  
  Jack Harlow has shared his thoughts on how Kanye West views himself and his music at this stage in his career.READ MORE: Kanye West – ‘DONDA’ review: some gems among lots – and lots – of fillerSpeaking in a new interview, Harlow was asked about West’s “doom aesthetic”, referring to his current fashion choices and the cult energy surrounding his recent stadium gatherings to promote new album ‘DONDA’.
  “I think he sees himself a
  
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• Enrique Iglesias & Ricky Martin Bring Latin Pop Nostalgia to Miami Concert: Highlights

  23-10-2021 18:33
  
  In 2020, Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin were ready to embark on their first-ever co-headlining tour — but the pandemic had other plans. As the touring industry re-opened in early 2021, the two Latin global stars are now officially on the road, making their pit stop at the FTX Arena (formerly AmericanAirlines Arena) in Miami on Friday night (Oct. 22).
  Sebastian Yatra, who’s touring select cities with Ricky and Enrique, kicked off the night at 7:30 p.m. joined by his four-member ban
  
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• Lana Del Rey Goes Deeper Than Ever on ‘Blue Banisters’

  23-10-2021 18:14 via rollingstone.com
  
  Her second album of the year is dense and abstract, turning inward and finding solace in sisterhood.
  
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• Bernard Haitink, Renowned Dutch Conductor, Dies at 92

  23-10-2021 17:48
  
  Bernard Haitink, a Dutch conductor of refinement and grace who led the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for 27 years and held leadership positions in London, Chicago and Boston, died at his home in London on Thursday (Oct. 21), his management agency announced. He was 92.
  Haitink was born in Amsterdam on March 4, 1929, studied violin and conducting at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, and made his conducting debut with the Netherlands Radio Union Orchestra on July 9, 1954.
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• Watch Allison Russell and Jason Isbell Duet on ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’

  23-10-2021 17:15 via rollingstone.com
  
  Performers team up for Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty classic during night six of Isbell's Ryman Auditorium residency
  
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• Duran Duran on Their Hedonistic Eighties Days and Whether They Were as Hot as Journey

  23-10-2021 17:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  The original New Romantics go deep with Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield in this extended video interview on the heels of their new album, 'Future Past'
  
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• Watch Phoebe Bridgers, the 1975’s Matty Healy Perform ‘Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America’ for First Time

  23-10-2021 16:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  Duet originally appears on band's 2020 LP Notes on a Conditional Form
  
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• Sports Team among acts to pull out of Hit The North Festival over SSD Concerts allegations

  23-10-2021 16:12 via nme.com
  
  Sports Team are among the many acts to have pulled out of today’s Hit The North Festival over allegations levelled at the event’s promoters, SSD Concerts.
  The managing director of the northeast-based company, Steve Davis, resigned with “immediate effect” back in April, shortly after former staff members accused SSD of “underpaying” workers and making them feel “uncomfortable” while doing their job.
  The promoters initially denied the claims, calling
  
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• My Morning Jacket Reclaim Their Mantle as Retro-Rock’s Top Mystics

  23-10-2021 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Band's first album of new songs since 2015 embraces the joy of blasting away in the studio as the world reopens
  
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• Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Teach You How to Grammy

  23-10-2021 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  For Rolling Stone's new Grammy Preview, the hitmaking producers offer an insider guide to every aspect of the big night
  
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• See Lana Del Rey Deliver Intimate ‘Arcadia’ Performance on ‘Colbert’

  23-10-2021 15:12 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer's new album Blue Banisters arrived Friday
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly's guitar-heavy album

  23-10-2021 13:29 via music-news.com
  
  Machine Gun Kelly's new album is more "guitar-heavy" and mature than his last.
  
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• Queen’s Brian May makes surprise appearance at Roger Taylor solo show

  23-10-2021 12:53 via nme.com
  
  Brian May made a surprise appearance during Roger Taylor‘s show in London last night (October 22) – check out the fan-shot footage below.READ MORE: ‘Queen days’: Brian May reflects on his rock ‘n’ roll journeyThe guitarist took the stage at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, where his Queen bandmate wrapped up a 14-date UK headline tour. Taylor was out on the road in support of his sixth solo album, ‘Outsider’, which arrived on October 1.
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• Miley Cyrus experienced 'epiphany' during Lollapalooza gig

  23-10-2021 12:31 via music-news.com
  
  The Wrecking Ball hitmaker made an appearance at the popular event held at Grant Park in Chicago back in July.
  
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• IDLES’ Joe Talbot says ‘Ultra Mono’ “translated badly” in the absence of live music

  23-10-2021 12:06 via nme.com
  
  IDLES‘ Joe Talbot has explained that he thinks ‘Ultra Mono’ “translated badly” in the absence of live music last year.READ MORE: IDLES: “Loads of people don’t fucking like us”Speaking to Mojo magazine, the frontman reflected on the setbacks of releasing the album in September 2020 – when concerts were still banned in the UK in a bid to curb coronavirus cases.
  “I think that album translated badly as a home-listening device. The whol
  
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• Watch The 1975’s Matty Healy perform ‘Jesus Christ 2005…’ with Phoebe Bridgers

  23-10-2021 11:17 via nme.com
  
  The 1975 frontman Matty Healy appeared as the surprise support act at Phoebe Bridgers‘ show in Los Angeles last night (October 22) – check out the footage below.READ MORE: The Big Read – Phoebe Bridgers: “I definitely feel a lot less apologetic than I did before”Healy delivered a special acoustic set at LA’s Greek Theatre, which was the final stop-off on Bridgers’ 2021 US tour. Ahead of the gig, the ‘Punisher’ singer-songwriter told her
  
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• IDLES don't think Ultra Mono worked without live shows

  23-10-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  IDLES frontman Joe Talbot doesn't think the band's album 'Ultra Mono' worked without the connection of live shows.
  
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• Taylor Swift shares preview of ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ title track

  23-10-2021 10:11 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has shared a snippet of the title track from ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ – check out the video below.READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s new ‘Fearless’ is a success, but beware the dangers of the re-recordThe re-recording of the singer-songwriter’s 2012 album – which features the singles ’22’, ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ and ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ – will arrive on November 12.
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• Incubus’ Brandon Boyd on 20 years of ‘Morning View’: “We wanted to change our environment dramatically”

  23-10-2021 10:00 via nme.com
  
  Incubus are in the midst of celebrating the 20th anniversary of their fourth album ‘Morning View’, and frontman Brandon Boyd has spoken to NME about the making of the seminal record.READ MORE: Incubus’ Brandon Boyd on lockdown life, new solo material and the time he met PrinceToday (October 23), marks 20 years since the band released the record, and to celebrate they are heading back to the Malibu beach house where it was written and recorded for a livestream concert of the rec
  
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• Pussycat Dolls reunion will go ahead

  23-10-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Kimberly Wyatt says Pussycat Dolls reunion will go ahead, even though the tour was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Pink Floyd's artwork for The Wall was cooked up on Roger Waters' kitchen table

  23-10-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  'The Wall' designer Gerald Scarfe designed the iconic artwork for Pink Floyd's classic album on Roger Waters' kitchen table.
  
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• Big Sean gets cloaked in 65,000 bees in music video for new single ‘What A Life’

  23-10-2021 06:03 via nme.com
  
  Big Sean‘s new collaborative effort with Hit-Boy, ‘What A Life’, sees the legendary rapper get covered in 65,000 for its official music video.READ MORE: Big Sean: “God has taken away all these special people – there has to be a reason I’m still here”Taking to Instagram overnight (October 23), Big Sean posted an image of himself covered by a swarm, confirming he really did go the extra mile for the clip. In a caption, he wrote: “In the song I said 1
  
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• BTS Leaves Sony Music’s Columbia Records, Signs With Universal Music Group

  23-10-2021 04:19 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  K-pop sensation BTS has officially ditched Sony Music Entertainment’s Columbia Records and signed a deal with Universal Music Group. Hybe, Big Hit Music, and BTS – which remains extremely popular, if ticket sales, earnings reports, and special music releases are any indication – just recently announced the switch. The seven-piece act’s much-streamed Map of the […]
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• for King & Country, CeCe Winans, We the Kingdom, KB & Jason Ingram Among GMA Dove Awards Winners

  23-10-2021 04:01
  
  Unity and joy led the evening during this year’s GMA Dove Awards, with uplifting performances from CAIN, Lauren Daigle, Natalie Grant, KB, We The Kingdom, CeCe Winans and more. The show aired Friday night (Oct. 22) on TBN and SiriusXM and was filmed in Nashville at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena.
  The ceremony launched with a sweet surprise for Gospel Music Association president/executive director Jackie Patillo, who has spent 10 years at the helm of the organization. Patillo
  
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• Travis Barker & Kourtney Kardashian Celebrate Halloween Early as Sid & Nancy: See Photos

  23-10-2021 03:58
  
  Halloween isn’t until next weekend, but that isn’t stopping Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian from celebrating a little early.
  The newly engaged couple shared photos of their spot-on costumes as ill-fated punk-rock couple Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. The blink-182 drummer wore a black leather jacket, spiky black wig and Sid’s signature padlock necklace to embody the Sex Pistols bassist, while Kardashian wore a sheer fishnet shirt over a black bra with a curly blonde wig t
  
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• Here’s Where Genre-Bending Albums From Lil Nas X, Halsey, Miley Cyrus & More Landed for 2022 Grammys

  23-10-2021 03:22
  
  Even before first-round voting for the 64th annual Grammy Awards opened on Friday (Oct. 22), we knew that some albums wouldn’t be in the expected genre categories. Kacey Musgraves’ star-crossed was moved from best country album to best pop vocal album, while Bo Burnham’s Inside (The Songs) was slotted in best compilation soundtrack for visual media, not best comedy album, as had been expected.
  These were hardly the only albums that wound up on the Grammy ballot in places you mi
  
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• Federal Judge Dismisses T-Shirt Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Nirvana — But the Case Could Continue in the U.K.

  23-10-2021 02:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A California federal court has dismissed a copyright infringement case involving an illustration that allegedly appeared on Nirvana t-shirts, mugs, buttons, and other merchandise – but the defendants must agree to face the suit in the U.K. before this stateside dismissal is made official. Judge Dale S. Fischer just recently tossed the copyright infringement action, […]
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• Federal Judge Dismisses Apparel Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Nirvana — But the Case Could Continue in the U.K.

  23-10-2021 02:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A California federal court has dismissed a copyright infringement case involving an illustration that allegedly appeared on Nirvana t-shirts, mugs, buttons, and other merchandise – but the defendants must agree to face the suit in the U.K. before this stateside dismissal is made official. Judge Dale S. Fischer just recently tossed the copyright infringement action, […]
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• Watch SEVENTEEN Talk ‘Growth’ on ‘Attacca’ EP & Getting CARATs Involved in Their Music: Video Interview

  23-10-2021 02:13
  
  SEVENTEEN returned Friday (Oct. 22) with their ninth EP Attacca, and in a new interview with Billboard News’ Tetris Kelly, the group is opening up about their quick comeback after Your Choice, the album’s message of love, and getting CARATs involved in the music-making process.
  The 13-member K-pop group is spoiling fans with new music, releasing Attacca just four months after June’s Your Choice EP, and they’re not planning to slow down anytime soon.
  “We’re not
  
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• J. Cole Reveals His ‘Vision’ During The Off-Season LA Tour Stop With 21 Savage, Ari Lennox & More

  23-10-2021 01:39
  
  J. Cole lit up the stage during his Off-Season Tour stop at Inglewood, Calif.’s Forum arena on Thursday night (Oct. 21). During his set, the North Carolina native paid homage to his Fayetteville hometown, welcomed surprise guests and showed off his impressive music catalog by performing tracks spanning from his May album The Off-Season — which hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — back to his 2010 mixtape Friday Night Lights.
  The hitmaker emphasized the impo
  
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• There’s No More Country Radio in NYC — Will It Ever Come Back?

  23-10-2021 00:52
  
  Audacy sent reverberations through the country music industry Friday (Oct. 22) when it unexpectedly flipped New York’s WNSH-FM (94.7) to classic hip-hop, leaving the nation’s biggest media market without a terrestrial country radio station and industry observers wondering if country radio has any future there.
  “I hate to say this because I’m a big believer in the market, but I would be very skeptical of another broadcaster coming in,” says RJ Curtis, executive direc
  
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• Adele’s ‘Easy On Me’ Is The Most Added Song in US Radio History

  23-10-2021 00:40 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Adele’s “Easy on Me” is breaking radio records along with streaming records. The single has set new first-day streaming records for both Spotify and YouTube. But it’s also breaking U.S. radio history to become the most played song during its first week of release. The song is also the most-added song in the history of […]
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• Teenage Rapper Einar Fatally Shot in Sweden

  23-10-2021 00:31
  
  Award-winning 19-year-old Swedish rapper Einar was shot to death in southern Stockholm in an incident that media reports on Friday (Oct. 22) said was likely to be gang-related.
  The case has shocked the Swedish entertainment world and highlighted what officials said was the urgent need to deal with growing criminal gang activity in the Nordic country.
  Einar was struck by several bullets in the Hammarby Sjostad suburb south of central Stockholm and died on the spot late Thursday, police spokesman
  
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• Caetano Veloso Tells the Story of How His New ‘Meu Coco’ Album ‘Just Happened’

  23-10-2021 00:26
  
  Over 50 studio and live albums and multiple soundtrack contributions, Brazilian artist Caetano Veloso finally makes the leap from habitual musical partnerships to composing and producing an album entirely on his own.
  Meu Coco (My Head) is his first solo album of new songs in almost a decade. His last major world tour with longtime friend Gilberto Gil, in support of Dois Amigos: Um Século de Música, brought the multifaceted pair to the Solar amphitheater at Miami’s Bayfro
  
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• Swedish Rapper Einar Shot Dead in Stockholm – Age 19

  23-10-2021 00:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Swedish rapper Einar was shot dead in Stockholm yesterday afternoon. The 19-year-old rapper, real name Nils Gronberg, was killed in a Stockholm suburb of Hammarby Sjostad. No arrests have been made in connection to the case, but Einar is the same Swedish rapper who was abducted and assaulted by rival rappers last year. “A young […]
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• Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Scream’-Inspired Halloween Nails Are Scary Good

  23-10-2021 00:01
  
  Megan Thee Stallion continues to be in the Halloween spirit. On Friday (Oct. 22), the “Thot Shit” rapper took to Instagram to share her newest set of spooky nails.
  “Spooky $et,” the rapper captioned the post of her nails, which features several versions of Ghostface from Scream — one face is bejeweled, while the others are sparkly, starry-eyed and bloody. Along with the images of her decked-out nails, Megan posed in a Ghostface mask and oversize Venom T-shirt,
  
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