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• Nicole Scherzinger Says Lawsuit Blaming Her for Pussycat Dolls’ Tour Cancelation Is ‘Meritless’

  12-01-2022 23:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  Scherzinger's attorneys accused PCD founder Robin Antin of "mismanagement" and say the singer would have been willing to negotiate a new tour "in good faith"
  
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• Honeyglaze announce debut album and share new single ‘Shadows’

  12-01-2022 23:57 via nme.com
  
  Honeyglaze have announced their self-titled debut album and shared a video for their new single, ‘Shadows’ – scroll down the page to watch it now.
  The London band are signed to Speedy Wunderground, the label co-run by respected producer Dan Carey.READ MORE: Speedy Wunderground: The cult label on working with Squid, Black Midi and more‘Shadows’ is accompanied by visuals that follow the band as they create shadows against a collapsible reflector, using hats, head
  
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• AmazeVR Completes $15 Million Raise, Preps Series B and Megan Thee Stallion Concert

  12-01-2022 23:51 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  VR concert platform AmazeVR has officially raised another $15 million from investors including Seoul-headquartered VC Murex Partners and Partners Investment. Seven-year-old AmazeVR’s latest multimillion-dollar raise – which has driven its total funding past the $30 million mark – came to light in a recent report from TechCrunch. The aforementioned Murex and Partners Investment led the […]
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• Nicki Minaj No Longer Facing Harassment Lawsuit Filed by Husband’s Rape Accuser

  12-01-2022 23:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  Jennifer Hough voluntarily dropped her lawsuit against the rapper, but will still pursue legal action against her husband, Kenneth Petty
  
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• Angel Olsen Read Karen Dalton’s Journals in a Recent Documentary. Now, She’s Covering the Folk Singer

  12-01-2022 23:27 via rollingstone.com
  
  Olsen drops sulky, sparse rendition of "Something on Your Mind"
  
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• The Ronettes icon Ronnie Spector has died

  12-01-2022 23:07 via nme.com
  
  Ronnie Spector, the leader of The Ronettes, has died at the age of 78, her family has confirmed in a statement.
  The ‘60s girl group icon died earlier today (January 12) “after a brief battle with cancer”, the statement – which was posted to her official website – read.
  “She was with family and in the arms of her husband, Jonathan,” Spector’s family wrote. “Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of h
  
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• Ronnie Spector, Ronettes Singer and Ultimate Girl Group Icon, Dead at 78

  12-01-2022 22:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  “Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will live on in all who knew, heard or saw her,” her family said of "Be My Baby" and "Walking in the Rain" vocalist
  
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• Ronnie Spector, Beloved Ronettes Singer, Dead at 78

  12-01-2022 22:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  “Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will live on in all who knew, heard or saw her,” her family said of "Be My Baby" and "Walking in the Rain" vocalist
  
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• Merlin Announces 2022 Board, Welcoming Nine New Members

  12-01-2022 22:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Merlin, the digital-rights licensing partner for independent music companies, has announced its 2022 board. The board is elected from and by Merlin’s members and includes representatives from across the world. Merlin will service the tends of thousands of member labels as it strikes deals with digital partners like Facebook, Peloton, Spotify, Snap, YouTube, Apple, TikTok, […]
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• Harry Styles will reportedly headline Coachella 2022

  12-01-2022 22:28 via nme.com
  
  Harry Styles is reportedly headlining Coachella 2022, alongside fellow unconfirmed headliners Billie Eilish and Kanye West.READ MORE: 20 festivals to look forward to in 2022The Californian festival is set to return to Empire Polo Ground in Indio on April 15-17 and 22-24.
  According to Variety, Styles is the third headliner for the 2022 edition. Travis Scott was previously meant to top the bill but was allegedly removed from the bill after the Astroworld tragedy that left 10 dead, while
  
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• Evan Rachel Wood to speak on Marilyn Manson allegations in new documentary

  12-01-2022 22:25 via nme.com
  
  Evan Rachel Wood will document her decision to name Marilyn Manson as her alleged abuser in a new documentary, Phoenix Rising.
  Last year, the actor publicly accused Manson, her former partner, of abuse, claiming that he started grooming her when she was a teenager and “horrifically abused me for years”.
  The musician has denied all allegations by Wood and allegations by others, claiming that his accusers were “cynically and dishonestly seeking to monetise and exploit the #MeToo
  
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• 30A Songwriters Festival Under Fire In Florida Over Vaccination Requirements

  12-01-2022 22:23 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Congressman Matt Gaetz is trying to stop the 30A Songwriters Festival in Florida from requiring ‘vaccine passports’. Organizers say the politician is misrepresenting the requirements. Gaetz tweeted an open letter he wrote to Florida governor Ron DeSantis over what he calls “the illegal implementation of vaccine passports” at the 30A Songwriters Festival. Organizers of the […]
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• 30A Songwriters Festival Under Fire in Florida Over Proof of Vaccinations

  12-01-2022 22:23 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Congressman Matt Gaetz is trying to stop the 30A Songwriters Festival in Florida. Organizers say the politician is misrepresenting the requirements. Gaetz tweeted an open letter he wrote to Florida governor Ron DeSantis over what he calls “the illegal implementation of vaccine passports” at the 30A Songwriters Festival. Organizers of the festival spoke to Variety […]
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• Warpaint drummer Stella Mozgawa and producer Boom Bip launch Belief side project

  12-01-2022 21:54 via nme.com
  
  Stella Mozgawa and Boom Bip have launched their new side project, Belief, and with it have shared debut single ‘I Want To Be’.READ MORE: Warpaint tell us about their hypnotic new song ‘Lilys’ and new album progressMozgawa, who is the drummer in Warpaint as well as a producer, has joined forces with Los Angeles-based producer Boom Bip (Bryan Hollon) for the project, which has been in the works since 2016.
  Stereoboard reports that the pair met more than 10 years ago when Mo
  
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• J. Cole’s Entire Catalog Released in Spatial Audio – Only on Apple Music

  12-01-2022 21:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Rapper J. Cole’s entire eight album catalog is available in spatial audio exclusively on Apple Music. Spatial audio is Apple’s next big focus for music streaming, and J. Cole is on board. The rapper’s entire catalog is now available for listening using Dolby Atmos’ spatial audio tech. Apple is working closely with artists and labels […]
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• J. Cole’s Entire Catalog Released In Spatial Audio on Apple Music

  12-01-2022 21:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Rapper J. Cole’s entire eight album catalog is available in spatial audio exclusively on Apple Music. Spatial audio is Apple’s next big focus for music streaming, and J. Cole is on board. The rapper’s entire catalog is now available for listening using Dolby Atmos’ spatial audio tech. Apple is working closely with artists and labels […]
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• Third Suspect Charged in Young Dolph’s Murder

  12-01-2022 21:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  Shundale Barnett, 27, has been charged with being an after-the-fact accessory to first-degree murder, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday
  
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• Travis Scott’s lawyer disputes fan’s copyright claim that rapper stole centaur artwork

  12-01-2022 21:12 via nme.com
  
  A lawyer for Travis Scott has cast doubt on a fan’s claim that the rapper used his artwork without permission for an unreleased music project.
  Ed McPherson has alleged to TMZ that the cover art, which depicts Scott as a centaur, was originally uploaded to some streaming services by fans but was quickly removed by DSPs when the realisation that it was unofficial dawned. As such, he has argued that a copyright lawsuit is unfounded.
  But artist Mickaël Mehala, who claims he designed the w
  
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• Touring During Omicron: How Artists Are Staying Safe During Covid’s Latest Curveball 

  12-01-2022 21:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  From isolating on their bus until showtime to playing without an opening act, artists are coming up with new ways to remain on the road in the pandemic's third year
  
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• Harry Styles to Headline Coachella

  12-01-2022 21:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Swedish House Mafia also previously announced to perform at 2022 festival
  
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• Two Arrests Made In Young Dolph Murder Case in Memphis

  12-01-2022 21:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Two arrests and an indictment have been made in connection with the murder of Young Dolph in Memphis. Yesterday, U.S. Marshals released a statement saying one suspect, 23-year-old Justin Johnson, was captured in Indiana. According to the District Attorney, a suspected second gunman named Cornelius Smith was booked into Shelby County jail. Marshals announced a […]
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• Lil Durk Plots ‘7220’ Tour in Support of Upcoming Album

  12-01-2022 20:36 via rollingstone.com
  
  17-date trek will launch in April and wrap with a hometown show in Chicago on May 2
  
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• 50 Cent releases ‘Power Book IV: Force’ theme song featuring Lil Durk and Jeremih

  12-01-2022 20:36 via nme.com
  
  50 Cent has shared the theme song from his new Power spin-off series, Power Book IV: Force.READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life – 50 Cent on Miley Cyrus, Michael Jackson and Bobby Womack’s power to moveThe Jeremih and Lil Durk assisted tune – called ‘Power Powder Play’ – soundtracks the opening titles of the new series that premieres on February 6 via STARZ.
  50 Cent revealed last November that he was working on the show’s theme with the two Chicago acts
  
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• Yungblud: 'I don't even consider myself a musician'

  12-01-2022 20:35 via music-news.com
  
  YUNGBLUD joined Hanuman Welch on the latest episode of ALT CTRL on Apple Music 1 to discuss his 2022 plans including his upcoming tour, third album, potential collaborations, and more.
  
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• Primary Wave Acquires Stake in America’s Catalog, ‘Certain Name and Likeness Rights’

  12-01-2022 20:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Less than one week removed from its catalog deal with Christian singer-songwriter Matt Redman, Primary Wave has acquired an interest in the music IP of America. 16-year-old Primary Wave unveiled the agreement with 52-year-old America via a formal release this morning. (Subsequently, the company took to social media to reveal yet another deal, this time […]
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• Mariah Carey announces first children’s book ‘The Christmas Princess’

  12-01-2022 19:55 via nme.com
  
  Mariah Carey has announced the release of her first children’s book, The Christmas Princess, which will arrive later this year.READ MORE: Mariah Carey: “You know what? I love Christmas!”The pop star has become synonymous with the festive season thanks to her perennial seasonal hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’.
  Announcing the new book on Instagram, Carey described it as “a fairytale for holiday lovers of all ages”.
  “Little Mariah represent
  
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• Finneas becomes a jewellery thief in ‘The Kids Are All Dying’ video

  12-01-2022 19:20 via nme.com
  
  Finneas has shared a new video for his single ‘The Kids Are All Dying’, which sees him become a jewellery thief.READ MORE: Finneas: “I don’t know anything as strong as mine and Billie’s creative bond”The song features on the musician, songwriter and producer’s debut album ‘Optimist’, which was released last October.
  In the Philip Andelman-directed clip, the star smashes up a jewellery store before removing displays of precious accessorie
  
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• Methyl Ethel announces new album ‘Are You Haunted?’ with Stella Donnelly-featuring lead single ‘Proof’

  12-01-2022 19:08 via nme.com
  
  Methyl Ethel has shared details of his new album, ‘Are You Haunted?’, alongside releasing a new single with Stella Donnelly called ‘Proof’.READ MORE: Methyl Ethel – ‘Hurts To Laugh’ EP review: wonky pop studded with glimmers of brilliance‘Are You Haunted?’ will be the fifth album by Methyl Ethel, the nom de plume of Australian artist Jake Webb. It’s released on February 18 via Future Classic (pre-order here).
  Lead single ‘Proof&rs
  
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• Watch a Pregnant Mon Laferte Perform in a Wedding Dress for ‘Tiny Desk (Home) Concert’

  12-01-2022 18:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  "It smells like baby bump here!" the singer said as she ended her performance
  
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• Watch Adele’s sleek black-and-white video for ‘Oh My God’

  12-01-2022 18:49 via nme.com
  
  Adele has shared a new video for ‘Oh My God’, which appeared on her latest album ’30’ last year – scroll down the page to watch.READ MORE: Adele – ‘30’ album review: dependable pop titan finally mixes things upThe track follows ‘Easy On Me’, which was the star’s first new material in six years, as the record’s next single.
  The black-and-white video sees Adele surrounded by performers and dancers who jump, move and
  
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• Steve Aoki stops gig to show off his new $859,000 NFT

  12-01-2022 18:43 via nme.com
  
  Steve Aoki paused one of his sets to introduce fans to his latest NFT purchase.
  The DJ said that he had to stop the music because he was “so fucking excited” about his new buy, which is a sketch of an alien by the famed illustrator doodles.
  According to Rarity Sniper, Aoki bought the drawing for 269.69 ETH, which is the equivalent of $859,000 (£627,053).
  In a video that Aoki tweeted after the gig, he is seen showing off the NFT to the crowd. “Check this little gorgeous al
  
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• Rush Guitarist Alex Lifeson Readies Debut LP From New Band Envy of None

  12-01-2022 18:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  Self-titled album, out April 8, features song dedicated to Lifeson's late Rush band mate Neil Peart
  
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• Eladio Carrión Breaks Down the Most Unexpected Sounds From ‘Sauce Boyz 2’

  12-01-2022 18:27 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Puerto Rican rapper talks about Bad Bunny's surprise appearance on "No Te Deseo Mal" and why "Sin Frenos" needs a TikTok dance
  
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• Adele Takes Center Stage in the Theatrical New ‘Oh My God’ Video

  12-01-2022 18:24 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer's second visual from 30 follows "Easy on Me"
  
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• Wilco respond to fans’ calls for refunds to Mexican festival

  12-01-2022 18:20 via nme.com
  
  Wilco have responded to fans’ calls for refunds for tickets to a Mexican festival, which is currently scheduled to take place next week.
  Sky Blue Sky 2022 will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico from January 17-21. Alongside three shows by Wilco, Spoon, Kurt Vile, Thundercat, Stephen Malkmus and Nubya Garcia have been advertised to perform. Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy is also scheduled to perform a solo set.
  All-inclusive packages for the sold-out event – including
  
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• Watch Anderson .Paak sing about holidays with Elmo and Cookie Monster

  12-01-2022 17:59 via nme.com
  
  Anderson .Paak has become the latest musician to guest-star on Sesame Street – you can watch him singing about holidays with Elmo and Cookie Monster below.
  The rapper, producer and Silk Sonic member will feature in tomorrow’s episode (January 13) of the long-running children’s TV series, and his appearance has been previewed with a new musical clip online.READ MORE: Silk Sonic – ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ review: an unashamedly retro delightIn the video, .Pa
  
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• Warner Music Group Acquires ‘Majority Stake’ in African Music Company Africori

  12-01-2022 17:26 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Warner Music Group (WMG) has officially acquired a majority stake in African distribution and rights-management company Africori. The Big Three record label revealed the high-profile play via a formal release this morning, and the buyout arrives about 21 months after Warner Music Group first invested in the 13-year-old digital music platform. Late 2020 then saw […]
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• Sufjan Stevens, The Shins, Iron & Wine sing backing vocals on Rosie Thomas’ new Björk cover

  12-01-2022 17:10 via nme.com
  
  Sufjan Stevens, The Shins and Iron & Wine all feature on Rosie Thomas’ new cover of Björk’s ‘All Is Full Of Love’ – scroll down the page to listen to it now.
  The track is part of Thomas’ ‘Lullabies For Parents’ series, which collates multimedia including music, podcasts, videos, essays and more in “an attempt to reach out to parents and help them self-soothe”.
  The indie all-stars recruited by the Nashville-based musician provid
  
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• Every Time I Die cancel UK tour due to COVID-19 concerns

  12-01-2022 17:10 via nme.com
  
  Every Time I Die have cancelled their forthcoming UK tour due to continued concerns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
  The Buffalo hardcore band had been due to start touring in the UK later this month and into February, with The Bronx, Jesus Piece and Sanction serving as support acts.READ MORE: Every Time I Die’s Keith Buckley talks 20 years as a hardcore hero and the legacy of the Warped TourEvery Time I Die announced yesterday (January 11), however, that those dates have now been cance
  
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• Tupac Shakur’s Sister Sues Executor of Rapper’s Estate for Embezzlement

  12-01-2022 17:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  Sekyiwa Shakur alleges that Tom Whalley "unreasonably enriched himself" with $5.5 million from record label founded by Tupac's late mother Afeni
  
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• Jamie Lynn Spears insists she tried to help Britney Spears end conservatorship

  12-01-2022 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Jamie Lynn Spears insisted she gave Britney contacts and spoke to her legal team to help her case.
  
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• The Rasmus hoping to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022

  12-01-2022 16:07 via nme.com
  
  The Rasmus are hoping to represent their home country of Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
  The band, most famous for their 2003 song ‘In The Shadows’, have announced that they are releasing a new song called ‘Jezebel’ next week (January 17).READ MORE: Eurovision 2021 was a giddy reminder of the joys of live music (and that no one likes us)They will then perform the new track on February 26 in a bid to claim the spot as Finland’s 2022 Eurovision entra
  
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• Aldous Harding announces new album ‘Warm Chris’ and shares single ‘Lawn’

  12-01-2022 16:04 via nme.com
  
  Aldous Harding has announced details of her new album ‘Warm Chris’ – you can listen to her new single ‘Lawn’ below.
  The New Zealand musician will release the follow-up to her April 2019 record ‘Designer’ on March 25 via 4AD.READ MORE: Aldous Harding – ‘Designer’ review‘Warm Chris’ was produced by John Parish (who also produced ‘Designer’ and Harding’s 2017 LP ‘Party’), with all 10 tracks being r
  
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• Watch Mitski’s video for powerful new song ‘Love Me More’

  12-01-2022 16:00 via nme.com
  
  Mitski has shared a fourth preview of her new album ‘Laurel Hell’ – watch the video for ‘Love Me More’ below.
  ‘Laurel Hell’, the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Be The Cowboy’, is set to come out on February 4 via Dead Oceans, and has so far been previewed by the tracks ‘Working For The Knife’, ‘The Only Heartbreaker’ and ‘Heat Lightning’.READ MORE: 20 albums to get excited about in 2022Of the new song
  
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• Mitski’s New Video Is Creepy as Hell (in a Good Way)

  12-01-2022 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The latest Laurel Hell single finds the songwriter continuing her Eighties dance beats, while adding a bit of The Exorcist
  
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• Anderson .Paak and Elmo Celebrate Celebrations With ‘H Is for Holiday’

  12-01-2022 15:58 via rollingstone.com
  
  Clip will air in full on the Jan. 13 episode of the long-running children's program
  
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• ‘Hitman 3’ Year 2 content set to be revealed this week

  12-01-2022 15:51 via nme.com
  
  Hitman 3 has scheduled a presentation for later this week to give players a glimpse at the title’s Year 2 content.READ MORE: ‘Hitman III’ review: absurd international assassination at its absolute finestIO Interactive will premiere the 15-minute pre-recorded presentation on the Hitman Youtube page tomorrow (January 13) at 2pm GMT. You’ll be able to watch it here.
  According to the announcement, the stream will be “packed full of announcements, reveals and never-befor
  
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• Aldous Harding Returns With Charming Reptilian Video ‘Lawn’

  12-01-2022 15:27 via rollingstone.com
  
  New Zealand musician will release new album Warm Chris this spring
  
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• Trupa Trupa’s Dream of Peace

  12-01-2022 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Polish rock band's new single "Uniforms" is a clarion call for humanism in a hateful world
  
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• How Afrobeats is Making the World Listen

  12-01-2022 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Musicians and fans from Africa have been diligently constructing the sound of the future. Now it's here.
  
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