Music news

• Adidas Places Kanye Branding Deal Under Review

  07-10-2022 23:56 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Adidas places Kanye’s branding deal ‘under review’ amid controversy. Adidas has placed its partnership with rapper and designer Kanye West under review after working with him on his brand Yeezy since 2013. West, who now goes by Ye, has become increasingly critical of the retailer, claiming that they have been stealing his designs. Ye recently said he […]
  The post Adidas Places Kanye Branding Deal Under Review appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
  Read more

• Eurovision 2023 to be held in Liverpool

  07-10-2022 23:09 via music-news.com
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be held in Liverpool.
  
  Read more

• ByteDance Reportedly Suffered $84.9 Billion Net Loss In 2021 Amid Meteoric TikTok Growth

  07-10-2022 23:04 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The financials of TikTok parent company ByteDance have come to light, and the Beijing-headquartered entity reportedly suffered a multibillion-dollar operating loss in 2020 and 2021 as it pursued continued rapid growth for the video-sharing platform. ByteDance is said to have detailed its performance specifics in an internal report that was provided to certain employees. The […]
  The post ByteDance Reportedly Suffered $84.9 Billion Net Loss In 2021 Amid Meteoric TikTok Growth appeared first
  
  Read more

• HAIM reveal they’re going to be guests on ‘Sesame Street’

  07-10-2022 22:45 via nme.com
  HAIM have revealed that they’re going to be guests on the next season of Sesame Street.READ MORE: Haim at Glastonbury 2022: a victory lap worth the waitThe band shared the news on Instagram alongside a photo of themselves with Big Bird – one of the characters from the long-running children’s show.
  “Guess who’s gonna be on the next season of Sesame Street!?” the band wrote. Check out the post here:
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by HAIM (@haimthe
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ Documentary is Coming, Blessed by the Late Singer’s Estate

  07-10-2022 22:29 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ documentary is coming — blessed by the Michael Jackson Estate. The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music Entertainment celebrate the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Thriller album with a new official documentary. Directed by acclaimed music historian, filmmaker, and journalist Nelson George, the film features never-before-seen footage and interviews chronicling the point […]
  The post Michael Jackson ‘Thriller&rs
  
  Read more

• Liverpool to Host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on Behalf of Ukraine

  07-10-2022 22:24 via rollingstone.com
  Amid Russia’s continued invasion of the country, the event “could not be held in Ukraine for safety and security reasons,” according to the European Broadcasting Union.
  
  Read more

• Kid Cudi says he’s “nearing the end” of his music career

  07-10-2022 22:13 via nme.com
  Kid Cudi has said that he is “nearing the end” of his music career, adding that he is thinking about becoming a kindergarten teacher instead.READ MORE: Kid Cudi – ‘Man On The Moon III: The Chosen’ review: an art piece of epic highs and honest lowsSpeaking on a new episode of Hot Ones, which you can see below, Cudi revealed that he didn’t know how much longer he would continue making music and that he had an alternative career path in mind.
  The rapper said
  
  Read more

• Iranian Pop Singer Shervin Hajipour Garners Grammy Buzz After Government Arrest

  07-10-2022 22:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Iranian pop singer Shervin Hajipour is generating Grammy buzz. The singer was arrested by the Iranian government for supporting protests over the death of Mahsa Amini. Shervin Hajipour’s song “Baraye” managed to rack up 40 million streams on Instagram before it was deleted. Baraye is the Persian word ‘Because’ and is composed of tweets about […]
  The post Iranian Pop Singer Shervin Hajipour Garners Grammy Buzz After Government Arrest appeared first on Digital
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Boy Band PrettyMuch Announces Nick Mara Is ‘Formally Leaving the Band,’ But Will Continue as Fourpiece

  07-10-2022 22:08 via rollingstone.com
  "This is NOT the end of PrettyMuch," the group wrote in a statement. "It is simply a new beginning"
  
  Read more

• Kalush Orchestra welcome Liverpool as the host city for Eurovision 2023

  07-10-2022 22:05 via music-news.com
  
  A statement from Kalush Orchestra winners of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, following the news of Liverpool being
  
  Read more

• New Zealand’s Indy Is Forging Her Own Pop Path

  07-10-2022 21:54 via rollingstone.com
  Lorde's little sister has just launched her music career and is ready to show you just how brutal your twenties can be
  
  Read more

• Kevin Smith’s long-awaited Prince documentary to finally “see the light” of day

  07-10-2022 21:51 via nme.com
  Kevin Smith’s long-awaited documentary about Prince is set to finally “see the light” of day”.READ MORE: Kevin Smith: “I’m the world’s biggest Kevin Smith fan”The director had previously revealed the access he had to Prince before the musician’s death from a fentanyl overdose in 2016.
  Smith had spent hours talking to Prince at his Paisley Park Estate for the project and was given access-all-areas for several months according to reports.
  
  Read more

• Kalush Orchestra “pleased” with announcement of Liverpool hosting Eurovision 2023

  07-10-2022 21:49 via nme.com
  Eurovision 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra have responded to the news of Liverpool being announced as the host city for next year’s contest.READ MORE: Ukrainian Eurovision entry Kalush Orchestra: “This is the highest responsibility possible”The news was confirmed on The One Show this evening (October 7), with BBC Eurovision commentator Graham Norton making the announcement that the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 would take place at the M&S Bank Aren
  
  Read more

• G Herbo’s Star Is Rising, But That Won’t Stop Him From Showing His Scars

  07-10-2022 21:37 via rollingstone.com
  'Survivor's Remorse' sees the Chicago drill rapper celebrate his rise and explore his pain
  
  Read more

• Slipknot’s Corey Taylor on ‘The End, So Far’: some fans will have “a fucking cystic embolism”

  07-10-2022 21:21 via nme.com
  Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor has spoken about the reaction that the band’s new album ‘The End, So Far’ may get from some fans.READ MORE: Slipknot: “Nobody created us except us – we have always drawn our own map”In an interview for NME‘s Big Read, Taylor spoke about Slipknot’s seventh record, which has been described as their most experimental and inventive of their career.
  “Musically, we’ve never shied away from a challenge,&
  
  Read more

• Joyce Wrice’s New Motive? Make Us Dance

  07-10-2022 21:00 via rollingstone.com
  With smooth vocals and raw magnetism, singer Joyce Wrice is lighting a match to pop r&b.
  
  Read more

• Yungblud announces short film, ‘Mars’

  07-10-2022 20:47 via nme.com
  Yungblud has announced details of his upcoming short film ‘Mars’, sharing the official poster on his social media – see below.READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Yungblud: “This album is about reclaiming my name and humanising the caricature”The film is based on Yungblud’s song of the same name, with the artist explaining on Instagram: “This all came from the idea that we could facilitate bringing characters to life by assembling a team of
  
  Read more

• Man left with life-changing injuries after Liam Gallagher Cardiff gig

  07-10-2022 20:46 via nme.com
  A man has reportedly suffered a life-changing head injury after an alleged assault at a Liam Gallagher gig in Cardiff Bay.
  As reported by Wales Online, the man was “seriously assaulted” with injuries that left him hospitalised, according to detectives. Separately, a 28-year-old woman was also taken to hospital with a broken jaw after she was attacked shortly after the concert at a Tesco cash machine.
  A spokesman for South Wales Police said that the force was appealing for help from a
  
  Read more

• Watch Live: Behind-the-Scenes from Austin City Limits Music Festival

  07-10-2022 20:35 via rollingstone.com
  Tune-in all weekend from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT for live coverage exclusively on our Twitch channel
  
  Read more

• UK host city for Eurovision 2023 revealed

  07-10-2022 20:31 via nme.com
  Liverpool has been revealed as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
  The news was confirmed on The One Show this evening, with BBC Eurovision commentator Graham Norton making the announcement.READ MORE: Sam Ryder on his debut album and life after Eurovision: “Who knows what will happen next?”“It means everything,” Liverpool’s director of culture, Claire McColgan, said. “We’re doing it for Ukraine first of all, for our brilliant ci
  
  Read more

• Snoop Dogg Pulled the Death Row Catalog From Streaming Services Months Ago – Now A Blockchain Strategy Emerges

  07-10-2022 20:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Snoop Dogg pulled the Death Row Records catalog from streaming services months ago. Now his blockchain-based strategy may be emerging. Back in April 2022, Snoop Dogg was a guest on an episode of the Drink Champs podcast. He explained his reasoning for removing the Death Row catalog is simple–Spotify doesn’t pay artists well. “First thing […]
  The post Snoop Dogg Pulled the Death Row Catalog From Streaming Services Months Ago – Now A Blockchain Strategy Emerges appea
  
  Read more

• Rina Sawayama partners with Trussell Trust for tour: “No one should worry about whether they can afford to eat or not”

  07-10-2022 19:35 via nme.com
  Rina Sawayama has today (October 7) announced that she has partnered with charity The Trussell Trust for her upcoming UK and Ireland tour.READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Rina Sawayama: “I want to make live moments and memories that last forever”In a statement posted to her Twitter account, Sawayama said that she would be teaming up with the charity – who support a nationwide network of food banks and provide emergency food and support to people in need &
  
  Read more

• Beyoncé Slams Right Said Fred’s ‘Incredibly Disparaging’ Claim She Didn’t Ask for Permission for ‘I’m Too Sexy’ Sample

  07-10-2022 19:35 via rollingstone.com
  “Permission was not only granted for its use, but they publicly spoke of their gratitude for being on the album," the Renaissance singer said
  
  Read more

• Low Cancel Europe Tour as Mimi Parker’s Cancer Battle Continues

  07-10-2022 19:23 via rollingstone.com
  "We should stay home and continue with treatment and care as she is still struggling with ovarian cancer," Alan Sparhawk writes
  
  Read more

• Justin Bieber Sparks Belieber Outrage By Postponing World Tour: ‘We Just Want a Refund At This Point’

  07-10-2022 19:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  One month after pausing his world tour due to health concerns, Justin Bieber has officially postponed the Justice World Tour’s remaining stops until 2023. The 28-year-old singer just recently took to social media to inform fans of the news, which follows tour cancellations from Rage Against the Machine, Coldplay, and Santigold. Moreover, Bieber’s latest Justice […]
  The post Justin Bieber Sparks Belieber Outrage By Postponing World Tour: ‘We Just Want a Refund At This Poi
  
  Read more

• Migos is Still a Group — But so are Quavo and Takeoff

  07-10-2022 19:12 via rollingstone.com
  We talked to the duo about their latest album, trap music, and a potential Migos documentary
  
  Read more

• Becky G Captures Spain on a Retro Camera in Video for Dáviles de Novelda Bachata Song ‘Amantes’

  07-10-2022 19:01 via rollingstone.com
  The video captures some of Becky's favorite memories while touring in Spain
  
  Read more

• Slipknot earn third UK Number One with latest, ‘The End, So Far’

  07-10-2022 19:00 via nme.com
  Slipknot have today (October 7) earned their third UK Number One with new album, ‘The End, So Far’.READ MORE: Slipknot: “Nobody created us except us – we have always drawn our own map”The band went head-to-head with a reissue of George Michael’s classic album ‘Older’ for the top spot. Slipknot finished just 340 units ahead of ‘Older’ according to The Official Charts Company. ‘The End, So Far’ was also the most downloade
  
  Read more

• Slipknot secure third UK Number 1 album with 'The End So Far' in a race down to the wire

  07-10-2022 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  In a race down to the wire, heavy metal outfit Slipknot today claim their third UK Number 1 album with The End So Far.
  
  Read more

• Sam Smith and Kim Petras rack up second week at top with 'Unholy'

  07-10-2022 18:54 via music-news.com
  
  Sam Smith and Kim Petras fly into a second week at Number 1 with Unholy.
  
  Read more

• Right Said Fred label Beyoncé “arrogant” for using ‘I’m Too Sexy’ without permission

  07-10-2022 18:54 via nme.com
  Right Said Fred have reportedly called Beyoncé “arrogant” for using part of their song ‘I’m Too Sexy’ in her ‘Renaissance‘ track ‘Alien Superstar’.READ MORE: Beyoncé – ‘Renaissance’ review: a celebration of love and Black joySpeaking to the Sun at the 2022 Broadcast Music Inc Awards in London, Fred and Richard Fairbrass said that Beyoncé used elements of their song without seeking permission first.
  &l
  
  Read more

• Coachella Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Afrochella

  07-10-2022 18:32 via rollingstone.com
  California megafest claims Ghana Afrobeats event attempted to patent 'Chella,' cybersquatted domain names and encroached into U.S. market
  
  Read more

• Dead and Company Is Calling It Quits — But Not Before a Final 2023 Touring Splash

  07-10-2022 18:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Shortly after revealing that next summer’s tour would be their last, Dead and Company has shared their full 2023 schedule. Tickets will go on sale October 14, and advanced presale registration is currently available on the group’s website, with the Artist Presale running October 12-13. The group will perform two sets of music that draw […]
  The post Dead and Company Is Calling It Quits — But Not Before a Final 2023 Touring Splash appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
  Read more

• Watch Pavement bring out Kurt Vile to perform ‘Zurich Is Stained’ in Philadelphia

  07-10-2022 18:11 via nme.com
  Pavement brought Kurt Vile out on stage in Philadelphia on Wednesday night (October 5) to perform ‘Zurich Is Stained’. Check out footage below.
  Frontman Stephen Malkmus stepped back to let Vile sing lead vocals while he joined in with his guitar. Vile later posted a video of the occasion on Instagram, which Cloud Nothings frontman Dylan Baldi was on hand to film.
  “Grew up sangin it now I’m finally livin it ,” Vile wrote in his post. “Thanks to my heroes @pavem
  
  Read more

• Arctic Monkeys announce third LA show for 2023 North American tour

  07-10-2022 18:00 via nme.com
  Arctic Monkeys have added a third Los Angeles date to their 2023 North American tour. Tickets go on sale here at 10am PT today (October 7).READ MORE: Arctic Monkeys’ new song ‘Body Paint’ is an ambitious, swaggering rock balladThe Sheffield band announced their run of North American dates earlier this week, sharing that they’d be kicking off the tour at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 25 and wrapping it up at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on September 2
  
  Read more

• Gorillaz’ collaboration with Stevie Nicks was originally meant for Julian Casablancas

  07-10-2022 17:57 via nme.com
  Damon Albarn has revealed that Gorillaz‘ forthcoming collaboration with Stevie Nicks was originally meant to sung by Julian Casablancas.
  The animated band enlisted the Fleetwood Mac star for the song ‘Oil’, which will appear on their forthcoming eighth album ‘Cracker Island’.READ MORE: All Points East: Gorillaz – review: a chipper Damon Albarn raises a toast to his hometownNicks recently spoke in an interview about her experience of becoming “an hon
  
  Read more

• Courtney Marie Andrews’ ‘Loose Future’ Is An Openhearted Stunner

  07-10-2022 17:52 via rollingstone.com
  The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter incorporates various roots strands into music that exudes radical grace.
  
  Read more

• Yungblud and Madison Beer are performing in ‘Roblox’ this weekend

  07-10-2022 17:48 via nme.com
  Yungblud, Madison Beer and Kane Brown are all taking part in a digital festival this weekend in Roblox.READ MORE: Madison Beer on new single ‘Dangerous’: “It’s definitely the most personal song I’ve done”Hosted by Walmart and taking place in its Electric Island, the virtual Electric Fest will see appearances from Yungblud, Madison Beer and Kane Brown with all three artists using motion caption suits for their performances.
  Electric Fest kicks off tonight (Octo
  
  Read more

• Ozuna, Charlie Puth and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

  07-10-2022 17:36 via rollingstone.com
  Looking for the week's best new music? Check out our revamped Songs You Need to Know playlist
  
  Read more

• Måneskin debut ‘The Loneliest’ and deliver fan favourites at sweaty and intimate London show

  07-10-2022 17:26 via nme.com
  Måneskin debuted their new single ‘The Loneliest’ last night (October 6) at a free show at London’s The Underworld in Camden. Check out footage, the setlist and what went down below.READ MORE: Måneskin on the cover: “Nobody is keeping rock’n’roll alive – it’s just impossible to kill”The Italian glam sensations announced the last-minute show the day before the gig, with fans queuing from the early hours of the morning for a chance
  
  Read more

• Taylor Swift Reveals How Dealing With ‘Weird Rumors’ About Joe Alwyn Relationship Inspired a Midnights Track

  07-10-2022 17:16 via rollingstone.com
  Swift says she first stumbled across the title for her opening track, "Lavender Haze," while watching Mad Men — and quickly realized she could relate to its meaning
  
  Read more

• Chuck D Depicts American Hellscape in Art for ‘Rogue State’ Comic

  07-10-2022 17:04 via rollingstone.com
  The Public Enemy frontman contributed artwork for the title's first issue, which arrives via Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz's new imprint
  
  Read more

• Fiona Apple Gets Her Tolkien on With New Rings of Power Song ‘Where the Shadows Lie’

  07-10-2022 16:52 via rollingstone.com
  Singer's first new music since Fetch the Bolt Cutters features on the season finale of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
  
  Read more

• See Chloe Moriondo’s behind-the-scenes photos from wacky ‘Plastic Purse’ video

  07-10-2022 16:51 via nme.com
  Chloe Moriondo has shared some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the video for her latest single ‘Plastic Purse’.READ MORE: Chloe Moriondo – ‘Blood Bunny’ review: a spiky foray into pop-punkThe song appears on the indie-pop artist’s third studio album ‘SUCKERPUNCH’, which was released today (October 7).
  In the track’s wacky accompanying visuals, we find Moriondo in mad scientist mode as she shrinks boys to fight for survival inside
  
  Read more

• Palace launch new online space for global DJ mixes on Apple Music

  07-10-2022 16:49 via nme.com
  Palace – the influential London-based skateboard and clothing brand – have today (October 7) launched a new space for global DJ mixes.
  The brand’s global DJ Mix page launched exclusively on Apple Music and featured commissioned DJ mixes from the likes of Omar S, Robert Hood and Rory Milanes.
  You can check out the mixes on Apple Music here.
  Stephen Campbell, Apple Music’s Global Head of Dance, Electronic, said in a statement: “Dance and Electronic music, and broader
  
  Read more

• Palace launch new online space for global DJ mixes

  07-10-2022 16:49 via nme.com
  Palace – the influential London-based skateboard and clothing brand – have today (October 7) launched a new space for global DJ mixes.
  The brand’s global DJ Mix page launched exclusively on Apple Music and featured commissioned DJ mixes from the likes of Omar S, Robert Hood and Rory Milanes.
  You can check out the mixes on Apple Music here.
  Stephen Campbell, Apple Music’s Global Head of Dance, Electronic, said in a statement: “Dance and Electronic music, and broader
  
  Read more

• Kanye West Calls Attacks on Lizzo’s Weight Loss ‘Demonic’ and Comparable to a ‘Genocide of the Black Race’

  07-10-2022 16:43 via rollingstone.com
  During a recent conversation with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, the rapper used Lizzo as an example while critiquing the body-positivity movement
  
  Read more

• Harry Styles forced to postpone concert following crew illness

  07-10-2022 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  The As it Was hitmaker will now play his Love On Tour show at the United Center on Monday night.
  
  Read more

• Country hitmaker Jody Miller has died aged 80

  07-10-2022 16:02 via nme.com
  Country singer Jody Miller has died aged 80 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.
  Miller was most famous for her 1965 hit ‘Queen Of The House’, and had countless hits and six Top Ten entries in the US Billboard Country Chart.
  In a statement, Miller’s representative Jennifer McMullen said: “Jody Miller’s talent cannot be overstated.
  “She had this innate, God-given ability to interpret and communicate with the most beautiful tones and inflection.
  
  Read more

• Jeff Bridges and Helen Mirren will lend their voices to Bob Dylan’s new audiobook

  07-10-2022 15:58 via nme.com
  Jeff Bridges and Helen Mirren have been listed as just two of the names who will be reading chapters on the audiobook edition of Bob Dylan‘s forthcoming essay collection.
  The book, The Philosophy of Modern Song, contains over 60 essays written by Dylan about songs by artists such as Stephen Foster, Elvis Costello, Hank Williams and Nina Simone. It is set for release on November 1.
  Sissy Spacek, Oscar Isaac and Steve Buscemi will also be reading essays written by Dylan. The full l
  
  Read more

Follow @Music_News_US on Twitter!