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• Serj Tankian composed the music for Zac Efron’s Netflix show ‘Down To Earth’

  12-11-2022 23:14 via nme.com
  System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has revealed that he composed the music for the new season of Zac Efron’s Netflix show Down To Earth.READ MORE: Zac Efron’s ‘Down To Earth’ shows it’s time to put celebrity travelogues on a no-fly listThe show, which initially premiered in 2020, dropped its second season yesterday (November 11). Down To Earth sees Efron travelling the world in search of new and innovative ways to live greener and discover sustainable living pra
  
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• James announce new double album and orchestral 40th anniversary tour

  12-11-2022 22:27 via nme.com
  James have announced details of a new album and 40th anniversary tour, both featuring an orchestra and gospel choir – see dates below and buy tickets here.
  The Manchester legends will release the as-yet-untitled new album next year, which will follow 2021’s ‘All The Colours Of You’ and feature reworkings of the band’s biggest hits as well as rarities and one brand new song.
  Next April, they’ll then head round the UK for a tour featuring an orchestra and gospel
  
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• Keith Levene, Founding Member of the Clash and Public Image Ltd, Dead at 65

  12-11-2022 21:26 via rollingstone.com
  Inventive guitarist left the Clash before their first album dropped and formed PiL with John Lydon and Jah Wobble
  
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• Matty Healy congratulates first Gen Z congressman and The 1975 fan onstage

  12-11-2022 20:24 via nme.com
  The United States’ first Gen Z Congressman is also a huge 1975 fan, and was congratulated on his election by Matty Healy onstage in Washington, DC.
  Earlier this week, 25-year-old Maxwell Frost won his election race in Florida’s 10th congressional district as part of the US midterm elections.READ MORE: The 1975 live in New York City: a raw and raucous night at the GardenSharing the news of his win on Twitter, Frost said he was going to celebrate the victory by attending The 1975&rsquo
  
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• Watch the first trailer for upcoming Neil Young documentary ‘Harvest Time’

  12-11-2022 19:39 via nme.com
  The first trailer for upcoming Neil Young documentary Harvest Time has been shared – check it out below.READ MORE: Neil Young & Crazy Horse – ‘Barn’ review: rugged and rural beauty, with a sense of hopeAnnounced last week, Neil Young: Harvest Time features never-before-seen footage that was filmed in northern California, London and Nashville and documents the writing and recording of Young’s classic 1972 album ‘Harvest’.
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• Public Image Ltd and The Clash guitarist Keith Levene has died aged 65

  12-11-2022 18:15 via nme.com
  Public Image Ltd and The Clash guitarist Keith Levene has died aged 65.
  The news was broken by author and writer Adam Hammond, who revealed that Levene died on Friday (November 11).
  “It is with great sadness I report that my close friend and legendary Public Image Limited guitarist Keith Levene passed away on Friday 11th November,” Hammond wrote.
  “There is no doubt that Keith was one of the most innovative, audacious and influential guitarists of all time.”
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• Quavo Remembers ‘Our Angel’ Takeoff in Heartfelt Tribute

  12-11-2022 17:54 via rollingstone.com
  Late Migos rapper's uncle and bandmate shares his remarks from the public memorial honoring his late nephew
  
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• Franz Ferdinand 'Words So Leisured - the story of Franz Ferdinand podcast'

  12-11-2022 17:16 via music-news.com
  
  This is the story of a group of pals from Glasgow who formed a band and changed the face of British music forever.
  
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• Quavo pays tribute to cousin and Migos bandmate Takeoff: “You are our angel”

  12-11-2022 17:15 via nme.com
  Quavo has penned a lengthy tribute to his cousin and Migos bandmate Takeoff following his death this month.READ MORE: How the understated Takeoff became the real superstar of MigosTakeoff, real name Kirsnick Khari Ball, was shot and killed at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas in the early hours of November 1. He was 28 years old.
  After Takeoff’s funeral took place yesterday (November 11) at the 21,000-capacity State Farm Arena in his home city of Atlanta, Georgia,
  
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• Lil Wayne learned to play guitar for music video

  12-11-2022 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Lil Wayne learned to play the guitar before making the video for Leather So Soft, a track from his and Birdman's 2006 album Like Father, Like Son.
  
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• Watch The Roots Honor Veterans By Making Up Impromptu Songs About Audience War Heroes

  12-11-2022 16:10 via rollingstone.com
  The band created original tunes for three Army veterans during Friday night's show
  
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• New Cocteau Twins ‘Heaven Or Las Vegas’ exhibit coming to Los Angeles

  12-11-2022 15:46 via nme.com
  A new exhibition about Cocteau Twins‘ classic album ‘Heaven Or Las Vegas’ opened in Los Angeles this weekend (November 11).
  The temporary exhibition opened on Friday night and will run until December 11 at Marc Jacobs’ Heaven store in LA.
  It comes as part of a new collection between the band and Heaven, and will see the album’s iconic artwork, designed by Paul West, on display in public for the first time ever.
  The exhibition will also feature a range of memorabilia
  
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• Wizkid: 'I don't put myself in a box. I'm a musician from Africa'

  12-11-2022 15:30 via music-news.com
  
  Apple Music’s Dotty joins Wizkid at The Roundhouse in London to discuss his new album ‘More Love, Less Ego’, his global influence
  
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• Dita Von Teese Is Having a Main Girl Pop Moment

  12-11-2022 15:30 via rollingstone.com
  The legendary performer talks about her surprise cameos in 'Don't Worry Darling' and Taylor Swift's "Bejeweled" music video
  
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• Cardi B Says She Has ‘Struggled to Grasp’ Takeoff’s Death in Emotional Tribute: ‘I Am Heartbroken’

  12-11-2022 15:26 via rollingstone.com
  The rapper's remembrance came hours after she attended Takeoff's funeral in Atlanta
  
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• Sault release four of their five new albums on streaming services

  12-11-2022 14:55 via nme.com
  Sault have released four of their five recent surprise albums on streaming services – you can listen to them all below.READ MORE: SAULT – ‘Nine’ review: anonymous British collective weave tales of hope and painEarlier this month (November 2), the mysterious UK collective simultaneously released five new albums as a free digital download, all of which are contained in a password-protected folder that disappeared five days’ later. The albums are titled ‘(Untitle
  
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• BTS’ Jungkook to perform at Qatar World Cup opening ceremony

  12-11-2022 12:29 via nme.com
  BTS‘ Jungkook is set to perform at the opening ceremony for the upcoming football World Cup in Qatar.READ MORE: The life-changing magic of falling down the BTS rabbit holeThe ceremony will take place next Sunday (November 20) on the day the tournament begins. The 2022 World Cup runs until December 18 in and around the capital city of Doha, and is being held amid ongoing criticism regarding the death of migrant workers in the creation of stadiums and the country’s views on homose
  
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• Hawkwind co-founder and saxophonist Nik Turner has died aged 82

  12-11-2022 11:40 via nme.com
  Hawkwind co-founder and saxophonist Nik Turner has died aged 82.
  In a post on his Facebook page, a spokesperson for the musician revealed that he died peacefully at home on Thursday evening (November 10).
  We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nik Turner – The Mighty Thunder Rider, who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening,” the post read.
  “He has moved onto the next phase of his Cosmic Journey, guided by the love of his family, friends and fans. Watch t
  
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• Taylor Swift adds 17 dates to Eras tour

  12-11-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift has added 17 more dates to her 'Eras' stadium tour, making it her biggest US tour to date with 52 shows.
  
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• Kylie Minogue: Glastonbury was one of the most amazing moments of my life

  12-11-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Kylie Minogue will be forever grateful to have headlined Glastonbury and explained that the chance to fill in the Legends slots was one of the "most amazing moments" of her entire life and reveals plans for new music.
  
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• Jesy Nelson preparing to release new music

  12-11-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Jesy Nelson is preparing to release new music, over a year after dropping her debut single 'Boyz'.
  
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• Bruce Springsteen scrapped “entire record” of originals before making ‘Only The Strong Survive’

  12-11-2022 10:53 via nme.com
  Bruce Springsteen has revealed that he scrapped an “entire record” of original songs prior to recording his new soul covers album.READ MORE: Bruce Springsteen – ‘Only The Strong Survive’ review: a joyful ode to the greatest soul songsThe Boss’ last album of originals came in 2020 with ‘Letter To You’, and yesterday (November 11) he shared new album ‘Only The Strong Survive’, an album which sees him cover soul classics from his youth.
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• Bruce Springsteen scrapped “entire record” before making ‘Only The Strong Survive’

  12-11-2022 10:53 via nme.com
  Bruce Springsteen has revealed that he scrapped an “entire record” prior to recording his new soul covers album.READ MORE: Bruce Springsteen – ‘Only The Strong Survive’ review: a joyful ode to the greatest soul songsThe Boss’ last album of originals came in 2020 with ‘Letter To You’, and yesterday (November 11) he shared new album ‘Only The Strong Survive’, an album which sees him cover soul classics from his youth.
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• Joni Mitchell announces new live album of comeback Newport Folk Festival performance

  12-11-2022 10:11 via nme.com
  Joni Mitchell has announced plans to release her comeback Newport Folk Festival performance as a live album.
  Earlier this summer, Mitchell performed a surprise set at the legendary music festival – which she last appeared at in 1969 – delivering a 13-song “JONI JAM” set that featured Carlile on the tracks ‘Carey’, ‘A Case Of You’ (for which Marcus Mumford was also welcomed out) and ‘Big Yellow Taxi’.
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• Selena Gomez wants to 'go into hiding' following release of documentary

  12-11-2022 08:31 via music-news.com
  
  Selena Gomez felt a little uncomfortable watching some of the footage back.
  
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• Joni Mitchell Reveals New Live Album Plans in Rare Interview With Elton John

  12-11-2022 08:30 via rollingstone.com
  "One day I want you to sit in this room, like we're doing now, but with some recording equipment," John told Mitchell. "I want you to make an album"
  
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• At Takeoff’s Memorial, Offset, Quavo, Drake and More Grapple With His ‘Senseless’ Death

  12-11-2022 04:23 via rollingstone.com
  "This is unbearable," Offset said in his gut wrenching remarks at Atlanta's State Farm Arena
  
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• Nik Turner, Hawkwind Saxophonist and Pioneer of British Space Rock, Dead at 82

  12-11-2022 02:50 via rollingstone.com
  "He has moved onto the next phase of his Cosmic Journey," a statement read
  
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• LiveOne Posts $23.5 Million In Q3 2022 Revenue, Forecasts $1 Billion Annual Income ‘Within a Five-Year Period’

  12-11-2022 02:22 via digitalmusicnews.com
  In late October, LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) execs indicated that their company would post record revenue and membership growth for Q3 2022. Now, the Los Angeles-headquartered business has officially unveiled the financials, including all-time-high quarterly revenue of about $23.53 million. LiveOne, which was ordered to pay $9.8 million to SoundExchange about three weeks back, just recently […]
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