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• Warner Music Group Announces OpenSea Partnership ‘To Expand Web3 Opportunities For Artists’

  29-09-2022 23:04 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Warner Music Group (WMG) has inked a partnership agreement with non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea to enable “select WMG artists to build and extend their fan communities in Web3.” The Big Three record label, which touted its perceived role “as a Web 3.0 innovator” upon announcing Robert Kyncl as CEO, unveiled the tie-up with OpenSea […]
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• Former Oasis star Bonehead confirms he's cancer-free

  29-09-2022 23:04 via music-news.com
  
  Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs has taken to social media to reveal he's now cancer-free.
  
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• Explorer1 Music Group Announces Acquisition & Relaunch of Music Benefactors

  29-09-2022 22:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Explorer1 Music Group has acquired a majority stake in Music Benefactors, a music crowdfunding company. Music Benefactors is a crowdfunding platform focused on enabling instant online investments with equity ownership being issued in tours, albums, and careers of artists and musicians. It allows individuals and institutional investors to directly receive a portion of income and […]
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• Person of interest in PnB Rock shooting named by LAPD

  29-09-2022 22:38 via nme.com
  Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) have identified a person of interest in the shooting and subsequent death of rapper PnB Rock.
  PnB Rock – real name Rakim Allen – died on Monday, September 12, from injuries he sustained after being shot during an attempted robbery at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles. He was 30 years old.
  On Wednesday (September 28), Freddie Lee Trone was named by LAPD as the alleged gunman in the murder of Philadelphia-born Alle
  
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• Shania Twain was “touch and go” with COVID

  29-09-2022 22:30 via nme.com
  Shania Twain has opened up about her experience with COVID.READ MORE: ‘Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl’ review: defiant pop star shows she’s still the oneThe country singer detailed what happened while she had the virus in her recent Netflix documentary Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl, which follows the creation of her sixth album.
  In the film, she records a song called ‘What You Gonna Do With That Air?’ and later reveals that the track is about “the anxiety of ru
  
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• Puerto Rico’s Biggest Stars Take Hurricane Relief Into Their Own Hands

  29-09-2022 21:44 via rollingstone.com
  Rauw Alejandro, PJ Sin Suela, and Bad Bunny are a few of the artists working to help Puerto Ricans after the damage caused by Hurricane Fiona
  
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• Shania Twain recalls 'touch-and-go' battle with Covid-19

  29-09-2022 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Shania Twain's sixth studio album is set to be released next year.
  
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• Cheryl Tweedy remembers Sarah Harding in touching Vogue tribute

  29-09-2022 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Sarah lost her battle to breast cancer in September 2021.
  
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• The Libertines have just returned from working on their new album in Jamaica

  29-09-2022 21:25 via nme.com
  The Libertines have confirmed they have been working on new music. The band shared that they have been setting down tracks in the Caribbean over the summer for their upcoming album.READ MORE: Pete Doherty at Glastonbury 2022: “I’ve been spearheading indie sleaze for years!”Pete Doherty told media (per Music-News) at the AIM Independent Music Awards 2022 yesterday (Wednesday, September 28), that he and co-frontman Carl Barât had been in Jamaica and having a “producti
  
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• Oasis’ Bonehead on recent cancer diagnosis: “It’s all clear, it’s gone”

  29-09-2022 21:24 via nme.com
  Former Oasis guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has announced that he no longer has cancer.READ MORE: Oasis – every album ranked and ratedThe news follows Arthurs undergoing treatment in June, after he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer in April of this year.
  “Update on my cancer”, the musician and founding Oasis member shared in an Instagram statement. “I had a full scan 10 days ago, and it’s all clear, it’s gone. Thank you so much all of y
  
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• Louis Tomlinson Says Zayn Malik’s Recent 1D Covers Made Him ‘Feel Good’ But Says to ‘Ask Him’ If They’re Friends

  29-09-2022 21:24 via rollingstone.com
  "I don't know if I'm mature enough now, but I'm definitely closer to being over all that," Tomlinson said of his past tensions with Malik
  
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• Most TikTok Viral Hits Are Organic And Not Driven By Influencers or Paid Ads, Study Finds

  29-09-2022 21:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A new study of viral content on TikTok has found that most of it is generated organically – rather than through paid ads or influencers. A new global report by ContraBrand reveals two-thirds of TikTok’s viral hits are organic in nature. That means no spending on advertising or influencers to promote the content on the […]
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• Most TikTok Viral Hits Are Organic, According to New Study

  29-09-2022 21:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A new study of viral content on TikTok has found that most of it is generated organically–rather than through paid ads or influencers. A new global report by ContraBrand reveals two-thirds of TikTok’s viral hits are organic in nature. That means no spending on advertising or influencers to promote the content on the platform. Unsurprisingly, […]
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• Paramore's Hayley Williams and Taylor York are dating

  29-09-2022 21:01 via music-news.com
  
  Hayley Williams and Taylor York apparently displayed a "mutual tenderness" during a recent interview.
  
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• Arctic Monkeys Splice Together a Vintage Video for ‘Body Paint’

  29-09-2022 20:22 via rollingstone.com
  Alex Turner previously said he was inspired by the work of film editor Walter Murch when making LP, The Car
  
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• PRS for Music Announces ‘New Online Portal’ for Songwriter Credits, Says It’s ‘Putting the Power of Metadata Into the Hands of Creators’

  29-09-2022 20:17 via digitalmusicnews.com
  PRS for Music has announced plans to launch a metadata-powered “online portal” that it says will provide “unprecedented access to songwriter credits and industry identifiers.” London-headquartered PRS for Music, which earlier this month took legal action against South Korean streaming services due to allegedly missing royalty payments, unveiled the “new online portal” today. According to […]
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• Apple Removes Russian App VK From App Store, Including VK Music

  29-09-2022 19:51 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Apple has removed the Russian social media app ‘VK’ from its App Store across the globe. The removal also impacts VK Music. The VKontakte app is no longer available for download from any App Store. The VK apps installed on devices before this removal will continue to work. However, Apple says users may experience issues […]
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• Watch Morrisey debut ‘Kerouac’s Crack’ in Blackpool

  29-09-2022 19:03 via nme.com
  Morrissey has performed his new song ‘Kerouac’s Crack’ for the first time in Blackpool. Watch a clip of the performance below.READ MORE: Morrissey at Riot Fest review: pop’s problematic uncle wisely shuts up and plays the hitsHe debuted the track, which comes from his upcoming album, ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’, last night (September 28). Morrisey’s current tour kicked off in Killarney on September 24 and will run until October in Brighton. Announced via the
  
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• New Podcast in Daniel Johnston’s Name Will Open Mental Health Conversation

  29-09-2022 19:03 via rollingstone.com
  The first guests for the Hi, How Are You? Podcast includes members of Black Pumas and Surfaces
  
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• Arctic Monkeys release new single ‘Body Paint’

  29-09-2022 19:00 via nme.com
  Arctic Monkeys have released their new single ‘Body Paint’ today (September 29). Watch the video below.
  The song serves as the second preview of the band’s seventh studio album, ‘The Car’, which comes out on October 21 via Domino (pre-order here). Lead track ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball’ arrived last month.READ MORE: Arctic Monkeys live in Brooklyn: their next era has truly begunAlex Turner and co. debuted ‘Body Paint’ during th
  
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• Ed Sheeran Loves Pokémon So Much He Wrote a Song About It

  29-09-2022 18:51 via rollingstone.com
  After getting Squirtle tattoo, singer drops "Celestial," his track from upcoming Pokémon video games
  
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• Solange Debuts Original Score for New York City Ballet

  29-09-2022 18:46 via rollingstone.com
  The Grammy-winning artist became the first Black woman to compose a piece for the storied company
  
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• Watch Ashlee Simpson Make a Rare Return to the Stage to Perform With Demi Lovato

  29-09-2022 18:32 via rollingstone.com
  Simpson joined Lovato for a performance of "La La" during her show at YouTube Theater on Wednesday
  
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• BTS’ Label Says They’ve Filed a Criminal Complaint Against Internet Troll Spreading ‘Ill-Intentioned Rumor’

  29-09-2022 18:21 via rollingstone.com
  The label noted that they uncovered the identity of the internet troll through their own surveillance methods, along with the help of ARMY
  
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• People are remembering Coolio’s ‘Kenan & Kel’ theme tune after his death

  29-09-2022 18:20 via nme.com
  Fans have been paying tribute to Coolio following the news of his death, with particular praise being reserved for his Kenan & Kel theme tune.
  The American rapper behind the 1995 hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ died at the age of 59 yesterday (September 28) in Los Angeles, according to Rolling Stone.
  Tributes have been paid to Coolio from the likes of Ice Cube, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Snoop Dogg, Michelle Pfeiffer and Martin Lawrence.
  The titular stars of Kenan
  
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• Nick Cave explains why he’s decided to start doing interviews again

  29-09-2022 18:01 via nme.com
  Nick Cave has spoken openly on his fan Q&A website The Red Hand Files about his recent decision to resume doing interviews.
  The musician has used the site in the past few years as his main communication outlet, where he responds to fan questions on a number of topics.READ MORE: MEO Kalorama day three: Nick Cave holds a spiritual end of summer gatheringCave, however, recently gave a rare interview to The New York Times in which he discussed his new book Faith, Hope and Carnage.
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• Phil Collins and Genesis Part With Publishing In $300 Million Deal With Concord Music

  29-09-2022 17:56 via rollingstone.com
  The transaction includes the music Collins made as a solo artist and with Genesis, along with solo work by keyboardist Tony Banks and guitarist Mike Rutherford
  
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• Phil Collins and Genesis Part With Publishing In $300 Million Deal With Concord

  29-09-2022 17:56 via rollingstone.com
  The transaction includes the music Collins made as a solo artist and with Genesis, along with solo work by keyboardist Tony Banks and guitarist Mike Rutherford
  
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• LAPD Names Murder Suspect in Shooting Death of PnB Rock

  29-09-2022 17:34 via rollingstone.com
  Police identify Freddie Lee Trone, considered "armed and dangerous," as suspect in rapper's killing; Trone's 17-year-old son, the alleged getaway driver, arrested
  
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• LAPD Charges Three Murder Suspects in Shooting Death of PnB Rock

  29-09-2022 17:34 via rollingstone.com
  A father and his 17-year-old son have been charged with killing the rapper
  
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• The Go! Team announce new album ‘Get Up Sequences Part Two’

  29-09-2022 17:24 via nme.com
  The Go! Team have announced their new album ‘Get Up Sequences Part Two’ and shared first single ‘Divebomb’. Check it out below.
  The Brighton band, who released their sixth album ‘Get Up Sequences Part One’ last summer, will return with ‘Part Two’ on February 3, 2023 via Memphis Industries.
  First single ‘Divebomb’, a psychedelic, upbeat track with retro electric guitars and siren sound effects, features Detroit rapper IndigoYaj a makes a
  
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• Muse announce ‘Will Of The People’ North American tour for 2023

  29-09-2022 17:12 via nme.com
  Muse have announced a North American tour for spring 2023 in support of their recent album ‘Will Of The People’.
  The three-piece released their ninth studio album last month, while they announced a 2023 European tour – with Royal Blood supporting – earlier this month.READ MORE: Muse at Mad Cool 2022: five supermassive highlightsMuse will be supported on their North American run by Evanescence, with the tour set to begin in Chicago on February 25, 2023.
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• Willow Covers Yungblud’s ‘The Funeral,’ Praises Song’s ‘Billy Idol Vibe’

  29-09-2022 17:08 via rollingstone.com
  The performance was part of BBC Radio 1's 'Live Lounge Month' series
  
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• Stormzy urges music industry to “not just use diversity as a buzzword”

  29-09-2022 16:29 via nme.com
  Stormzy urged the music industry to “not just use diversity as a buzzword” during his acceptance speech at the AIM Awards last night (September 28).
  The Croydon MC was named Diversity Champion at the event, owing to his efforts to “level the playing field” through his Merky Foundation and publishing imprint, #Merky Books.READ MORE: Stormzy live at Reading Festival 2021: festival return is another rockstar momentIn a pre-recorded video message, Stormzy offered his tha
  
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• Flaming Lips Announce Massive ‘Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots’ 20th Anniversary Reissue

  29-09-2022 16:29 via rollingstone.com
  Box set features 100 tracks, 50 of which were unreleased, including b-sides, demos, live recordings, EPs and more
  
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• Bruce Springsteen announces new album ‘Only The Strong Survive’

  29-09-2022 16:26 via nme.com
  Bruce Springsteen has announced his new album, ‘Only The Strong Survive’ – listen to his cover of Frank Wilson’s ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’ below.
  After teasing the announcement yesterday (September 28), Springsteen has now confirmed that his next record, billed as a collection of “15 soul music greats”, will be released on November 11 via Columbia (pre-order here).READ MORE: Bruce Springsteen – ‘Letter To You’ review: a p
  
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• Bruce Springsteen Releasing Soul Covers Album ‘Only the Strong Survive’

  29-09-2022 16:11 via rollingstone.com
  Album will feature classic songs originally recorded by the Temptations, the Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, the Supremes, and many other legends
  
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• See Babyface, Baby Tate Jam Out to ‘Don’t Even Think About It’ With the Roots

  29-09-2022 16:06 via rollingstone.com
  Singers debuted new song from Babyface's upcoming Girls' Night Out on The Tonight Show
  
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• The Libertines have been working on new music in Jamaica

  29-09-2022 16:04 via music-news.com
  
  Pete Doherty has revealed that he and Carl Barat have been working on new music for The Libertines in Jamaica.
  
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• Lethal Bizzle delighted to have career recognised at AIM Independent Music Awards

  29-09-2022 16:04 via music-news.com
  
  Lethal Bizzle is "proud" to have his 20-year career in music recognised with the Outstanding Contribution gong at the AIM Independent Music Awards.
  
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• Jarvis Cocker’s JARV IS… to release ‘This Is Going To Hurt’ soundtrack on vinyl

  29-09-2022 15:41 via nme.com
  Jarvis Cocker‘s band JARV IS… have announced a vinyl edition of their This Is Going To Hurt original soundtrack.
  The group wrote and performed both the score and a collection of original songs for the medical comedy-drama, which aired earlier this year on BBC One. JARV IS… later released the soundtrack on digital streaming services.READ MORE: JARV IS… live at Glastonbury 2022: forward-looking set proves nostalgia doesn’t own Worthy FarmToday (September 29),
  
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• Jarvis Cocker’s JARV IS… to release ‘This Is Going Hurt’ soundtrack on vinyl

  29-09-2022 15:41 via nme.com
  Jarvis Cocker‘s band JARV IS… have announced a vinyl edition of their This Is Going Hurt original soundtrack.
  The group wrote and performed both the score and a collection of original songs for the medical comedy-drama, which aired earlier this year on BBC One. JARV IS… later released the soundtrack on digital streaming services.READ MORE: JARV IS… live at Glastonbury 2022: forward-looking set proves nostalgia doesn’t own Worthy FarmToday (September 29), JAR
  
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• How Coolio Took the Nineties on a Fantastic Voyage

  29-09-2022 15:05 via rollingstone.com
  The West Coast rap legend's slippity-slide aesthetic was a breath of fresh air — and it holds up incredibly well. Even after the hits, he never stopped hustling
  
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• D12’s Bizarre recalls Eminem’s strict work ethic: “You might be in the booth for six hours”

  29-09-2022 15:04 via nme.com
  D12’s Bizarre has reflected on Eminem’s intense worth ethic, sharing that the rapper could keep them in the recording booth for six hours at a time.
  Speaking during a recent interview with The Bootleg Kev Podcast the Detroit rapper recalled his experience working with Eminem, who released 2001 album ‘Devil’s Night’ and 2004’s ‘D12 World’ with the group.
  “It was a lot of work, man. I think we had fun after the studio,” he said. “Be
  
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• Michelle Pfeiffer ‘Heartbroken’ After Rapper Coolio’s Death: ‘A Life Cut Entirely Too Short’

  29-09-2022 14:58 via rollingstone.com
  Dangerous Minds actress co-starred alongside rapper in "Gangsta's Paradise" video
  
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• Eric Clapton's Ferrari Modena to be auctioned this Sunday

  29-09-2022 14:50 via music-news.com
  
  Leading classic and specialist vehicle online auction platform
  
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• Timbaland and Swizz Beatz settle ‘VERZUZ’ lawsuit with Triller

  29-09-2022 14:45 via nme.com
  Timbaland and Swizz Beatz have settled their recent lawsuit with Triller following claims of non-payment after the sale of their VERZUZ series.READ MORE: Timbaland and Swizz Beatz on VERZUZ battle series: “We want to celebrate the architects of good music”In August this year, the US producers sued Triller for $28million (£23million), claiming that the video platform owed them £23million and had been defaulting in previously agreed payments.
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• Watch Willow cover Yungblud’s ‘The Funeral’ in BBC Live Lounge

  29-09-2022 14:42 via nme.com
  Willow has covered Yungblud’s track ‘The Funeral’ on BBC Radio 1 – check out the video below.
  The Los Angeles artist collaborated with Yungblud (aka Dominic Harrison) on his song ‘Memories’, which appears on the latter’s recent self-titled third album.READ MORE: Willow: “Humans have never been good at accepting that people are different”Today (September 29), Willow put her own spin on ‘The Funeral’ as part of a two-track set
  
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• Arctic Monkeys announce second Manchester date for 2023 UK tour

  29-09-2022 14:12 via nme.com
  Arctic Monkeys have added a second Manchester date to their 2023 UK and Ireland stadium tour following a huge early demand for tickets.
  The returning Sheffield four-piece will tour in the UK and Ireland in May and June next year, with tickets set to go on general sale here tomorrow morning (September 30).READ MORE: Arctic Monkeys live in Brooklyn: their next era has truly begunA pre-sale for the whole tour took place earlier this morning (September 29), with the pre-sale for the band’s ini
  
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• Joe Bonamassa announces UK arena tour for 2023

  29-09-2022 13:44 via nme.com
  Joe Bonamassa has announced a UK arena tour for May 2023. Check out full dates and ticket details below.
  The American blues musician and guitar legend will play five dates across the UK, opening in Bournemouth on May 9 before heading to Blackpool, Leeds and Newcastle, and rounding up in Birmingham on May 14.
  The singer is set to perform songs from his 2021 album ‘Time Clocks’ and 2020’s ‘Royal Tea’.
  General tickets go on sale from 9am BST on Friday September 30 and
  
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