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• LiveOne and Slacker Must Pay Nearly $10 Million to SoundExchange, Judge Confirms In New Ruling

  18-11-2022 23:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  One month ago, a federal judge ordered LiveOne and its Slacker Radio subsidiary to pay $9.77 million in owed royalties to SoundExchange. Now, despite claiming that being made to cough up the nearly $10 million judgement could prove “devastating,” the defendants must do so, per a new ruling. Judge André Birotte Jr. just recently rejected […]
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• Funko POP! unveil new Metallica ‘Master of Puppets’ figures

  18-11-2022 23:36 via nme.com
  A new set of Metallica Funko POP! figures are soon to hit shelves, the company has announced.
  James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich and the late Cliff Burton have been immortalised as vinyl figures as they looked during the ‘Master Of Puppets’ era, Loudwire reports.READ MORE: Horns up! What’s driving film and TV’s metal revival? (nme.com)The set, which includes a collectible box and a stage to display the figures on, is the first Metallica Funko POP! set to featu
  
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• Brockhampton Look Inward as They Say Goodbye on ‘The Family’

  18-11-2022 23:30 via rollingstone.com
  The ambitious rap collective ends on a nostalgic, honest, and introspective note
  
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• Destroy Lonely Makes Whatever the Hell He Wants. He Plans To Inspire You To Do the Same

  18-11-2022 23:02 via rollingstone.com
  The charismatic Atlanta rising star behind 'NOSTYLIST' wants to create new genres on his way to building his own world
  
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• Roger Waters Releases ‘Comfortably Numb 2022’ — Still No Word on Pink Floyd’s $500MM Catalog Deal

  18-11-2022 22:47 via digitalmusicnews.com
  No word on Pink Floyd’s $500 million catalog deal — though Roger Waters just released a ‘dark version’ of ‘Comfortably Numb.’ Sony Music released Roger Waters’ “Comfortably Numb 2022,” available today on all streaming platforms. The iconic song originally appeared on Pink Floyd’s The Wall, while Waters recorded the new version during his This is Not […]
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• Chino Moreno’s side project Crosses release new single ‘SENSATION’

  18-11-2022 22:47 via nme.com
  ††† (Crosses), the side project of Deftones frontman Chino Moreno, have released a new single, ‘SENSATION’.
  The song is the second single, following ‘VIVIEN’, to be taken from the duo’s upcoming EP ‘PERMANENT.RADIANT’, due for release on December 9 via Warner Records.READ MORE: ††† (Crosses): “There’s beyond a record in the can” (nme.com)The accompanying music video finds a recurring protagonist
  
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• Tom Petty Estate Issues Statement on Kari Lake’s Usage of “I Won’t Back Down”

  18-11-2022 22:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The Tom Petty Estate has issued a statement on the use of “I Won’t Back Down” by Kari Lake. The statement follows one made by Isaac Hayes’ Estate following the use of his music by Trump. “The Tom Petty Estate and our partners were shocked to find out that Tom’s song ‘I Won’t Back Down’ […]
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• IFPI Says ‘Music Fans Are Listening to More Music Today Than Ever Before’ – Piracy Still A Concern

  18-11-2022 22:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The IFPI has released its ‘Engaging with Music’ report for 2022, revealing how people are consuming music. The report is based on the responses of more than 44,000 people across 22 countries and is the largest music study of its kind. The study was carried out among a demographically representative sample of the online population […]
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• US Justice Department opens investigation over Live Nation and Ticketmaster concerns

  18-11-2022 21:38 via nme.com
  The United States Department of Justice has officially opened an anti-trust investigation into Live Nation, the company which owns Ticketmaster.
  According to The New York Times, the inquiry predates wide speculation of Ticketmaster’s processes attached to Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ ticket sales. The general ticket sale for the tour was cancelled by the ticketing site to due to “extraordinarily high demand” and “insufficient remaining ticket
  
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• Shania Twain to be honoured with Music Icon prize at People's Choice Awards

  18-11-2022 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Shania Twain will also perform a medley of her greatest hits.
  
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• Bruce Springsteen defends ticket prices for forthcoming tour

  18-11-2022 20:34 via nme.com
  Bruce Springsteen has responded to the backlash surrounding the ticket prices for his forthcoming tour.
  An outcry ensued a few months ago when tickets for Springsteen’s first tour with the full E Street Band since 2017 went on sale, with reports that some tickets were priced at $5,000 (£4152) each thanks to Ticketmaster’s “dynamic pricing” model. This system allows the ticketing site to charge more for tickets when they first go on sale, with the price increasing or
  
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• Robbie Williams defends performing in Qatar for the World Cup

  18-11-2022 19:57 via nme.com
  Robbie Williams has responded to criticism for being booked to perform at the Qatar World Cup.READ MORE: Robbie Williams on Damon Albarn, Morrissey and the dark side of Take That: “I have a cannon-full of quotes”In an exclusive interview with il Venerdi, the singer defended his choice to perform at Doha Golf Club on December 8. “Anybody leaving messages saying ‘no to Qatar’ are doing so on Chinese technology,” he told the Italian magazine, refer
  
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• Justice Department Opens Investigation Into Live Nation Over Monopoly Concerns

  18-11-2022 19:50 via rollingstone.com
  The DOJ's antitrust division had reportedly started looking into the concert giant's alleged monopoly as owner of Ticketmaster
  
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• Live Nation Reportedly Faces Justice Department Antitrust Investigation After Multiple Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster Business Practices

  18-11-2022 19:21 via digitalmusicnews.com
  After many Taylor Swift diehards were unable to purchase pre-sale tickets to the forthcoming Eras Tour – and following Ticketmaster criticism from several lawmakers – the Justice Department has reportedly launched an antitrust investigation. The public pushback against Live Nation’s Ticketmaster, including criticism from Swifties as well as lawmakers, prompted the platform to address the […]
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• Live Nation Reportedly Faces Justice Department Antitrust Investigation After Multiple Lawmakers Criticize Business Practices

  18-11-2022 19:21 via digitalmusicnews.com
  After many Taylor Swift diehards were unable to purchase pre-sale tickets to the forthcoming Eras Tour – and following Ticketmaster’s cancellation of the much-anticipated tour’s public on-sale – the Justice Department has reportedly launched an antitrust investigation. The public pushback against Live Nation’s Ticketmaster, including criticism from Swifties as well as lawmakers, prompted the ticketing […]
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• Empire Shares Tracklist For Upcoming New Africa Compilation ‘Where We Come From’

  18-11-2022 19:20 via rollingstone.com
  The independent label brought together more than a dozen acts from across Africa, including Asake, Bnxn, and more
  
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• The Farm block football anthem ‘All Together Now’ being used in Qatar World Cup advert

  18-11-2022 19:15 via nme.com
  The Farm have said they have blocked their classic ’90s football anthem ‘All Together Now’ from being used in an advert linked to the Qatar world cup.
  The Liverpudlians were interviewed by Kevin McManus in Liverpool last night at the launch of the British Music Experience’s temporary exhibition with the Official Charts Company to celebrate 70 years of the Official Singles Chart. While discussing the success of ‘All Together Now’ in the charts, lead singer
  
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• Latin Grammys 2022: Five Best Moments

  18-11-2022 19:10 via rollingstone.com
  Marco Antonio Solis reunites with Los Bukis, two acts tie for Best New Artist, and other highlights from the Las Vegas show
  
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• Louis Tomlinson celebrates his first solo Number 1 album with 'Faith In The Future'

  18-11-2022 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Louis Tomlinson celebrates his first solo Number 1 album with Faith In The Future, following a week-long battle with ‘The Boss’ himself, Bruce Springsteen.
  
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• Taylor Swift makes it a month at Number 1 with 'Anti-Hero'

  18-11-2022 18:54 via music-news.com
  
  It’s certainly not exhausting rooting for this Anti-Hero, as Taylor Swift secures her first-ever month-long stint at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart.
  
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• Noah Cyrus, Saweetie And All The Songs You Need To Know This Week

  18-11-2022 18:53 via rollingstone.com
  Looking for the week's best new music? Check out our revamped Songs You Need to Know playlist
  
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• Mariah kicks off festive season as 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' re-enters Top 40

  18-11-2022 18:53 via music-news.com
  
  The Queen of Christmas is here…and we can finally get the festive season started.
  
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• Taylor Swift Says Ticketmaster ‘Assured’ Her It Would Be Able to Handle Tour Demand

  18-11-2022 18:45 via rollingstone.com
  "There are a multitude of reasons why people had such a hard time trying to get tickets and I’m trying to figure out how this situation can be improved moving forward"
  
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• Taylor Swift Says Ticketmaster ‘Assured’ Her It Could Handle Tour Demand: ‘It Really Pisses Me Off’

  18-11-2022 18:45 via rollingstone.com
  "There are a multitude of reasons why people had such a hard time trying to get tickets and I’m trying to figure out how this situation can be improved moving forward"
  
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• Taylor Swift says “it really pisses me off” fans went through “several bear attacks” on Ticketmaster

  18-11-2022 18:43 via nme.com
  Taylor Swift has shared a response to fans following the cancellation of the general ticket sale and outcry from fans who couldn’t procure tickets for her ‘The Eras Tour’. Read her full response below.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘Midnights’ review: a shimmering return to pure popTicketmaster announced yesterday (November 17) that the general ticket sale was to be pulled last minute, citing “extraordinarily high demand” and “insufficient re
  
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• Maluma and Nicki Minaj Welcome the 2022 World Cup With Arab-Latin Anthem ‘Tukoh Taka’

  18-11-2022 18:38 via rollingstone.com
  Lebanese singer Myriam Fares joins the two stars on the earworm, which they're set to perform Saturday ahead of the opening ceremony on Sunday
  
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• Hear Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares’ FIFA Fan Festival song ‘Tukoh Taka’

  18-11-2022 18:05 via nme.com
  Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares have teamed up for the official FIFA Fan Festival anthem, ‘Tukoh Taka’, ahead of the opening of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.READ MORE: Why ‘Three Lions’ is still the ultimate football anthemIt’s the first FIFA World Cup song that features lyrics in English, Spanish and Arabic, with each of the aforementioned stars taking turns in their native tongues.
  Minaj begins the track with a rap before Maluma and Fares perform their verse
  
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• Chance the Rapper Ponders Meaning of Home and Lineage With King Promise in ‘Yah Know’ Video

  18-11-2022 17:37 via rollingstone.com
  The song will appear on rapper's forthcoming project Star Line Gallery
  
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• Roger Waters shares ‘2022 version’ of Pink Floyd’s ‘Comfortably Numb’

  18-11-2022 17:25 via nme.com
  Roger Waters has released a new version of the Pink Floyd classic ‘Comfortably Numb’.READ MORE: Why Ukraine benefit song ‘Hey Hey Rise Up’ could be Pink Floyd’s perfect final actTitled ‘Comfortably Numb 2022’, the “darker” version of the 1980 track was recorded during the recent North American leg of the former Pink Floyd band member’s ‘This Is Not A Drill’ tour.
  The reworked song features contributions from Joey Waronker (A
  
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• Brian Eno Brings the Beat to Jean-Michel Jarre’s New Song ‘Epica Extension’

  18-11-2022 16:50 via rollingstone.com
  Electronic music legends collide on reworking of "Epica," the closer on Jarre's latest album, Oxymore
  
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• Kelly Rowland responds to radio host’s suggestion she plays second fiddle to Beyoncé: “I’m a light too”

  18-11-2022 16:47 via nme.com
  Kelly Rowland has reacted to remarks made about her in contrast to Beyoncé, saying that she finds comparisons to be limiting and that she too is one of the world’s “biggest” stars.READ MORE: The greatest pop songs in history – Destiny’s Child, ‘Say My Name’The singer, actress, TV host and author rejected Peter Rosenberg’s assessment of her career standing during a recent radio appearance.
  Rosenberg, who co-hosts the Hot 97 radio show Ebr
  
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• Colchester councillor calls for Blur hometown warm-up gig

  18-11-2022 16:40 via nme.com
  Colchester Council’s culture boss is calling on Blur to stage a warm-up gig in the city ahead of their huge Wembley reunion shows.
  As the Daily Gazette reports, frontman Damon Albarn grew up in Colchester and met guitarist Graham Coxon when they were both studying at The Stanway School (known then as Stanway Comprehensive).READ MORE: ‘Parklife’ at 25: the full story of Blur’s classic album, as told by the people who were thereCouncillor Pam Cox – Portfolio Holder fo
  
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• Sabrina Carpenter responds to Grammys snub

  18-11-2022 16:36 via music-news.com
  
  Sabrina Carpenter just feels lucky that people responded to her latest album.
  
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• John Driskell Hopkins and Debby Boone’s ‘Snow’ Will Light Up Your Life

  18-11-2022 16:05 via rollingstone.com
  The Zac Brown Band member and the Seventies icon join forces with Yacht Rock Revue for a gloriously cheesy Christmas single
  
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• Bruce Springsteen Breaks Down His R&B Covers LP — and Responds to Fan Outrage Over Ticket Prices

  18-11-2022 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  "I know it was unpopular with some fans," Springsteen says of his ticket prices. "But if there's any complaints on the way out, you can have your money back"
  
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• Pink announces brand new album TRUSTFALL

  18-11-2022 15:44 via music-news.com
  
  Pink is to release her ninth studio album 'TRUSTFALL' in 2023.
  
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• Watch Paramore bring disabled fan on stage to perform ‘Misery Business’


  18-11-2022 15:35 via nme.com
  Paramore invited a disabled fan on stage to perform ‘Misery Business’ during their show in Atlanta, Georgia this week – see footage below.READ MORE: Paramore’s ‘This Is Why’ is a snarling, defiant middle finger to the hatersThe Hayley Williams-fronted trio, who returned with the single ‘This Is Why’ in September, are currently out on an intimate North American comeback tour. It marks Paramore’s first run of dates in more than four years.
  
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• Travis Scott’s Astroworld Comeback Tour Putters Along With New Pharrell Song

  18-11-2022 15:30 via rollingstone.com
  "Down in Atlanta" will appear on Pharrell's forthcoming album Phriends
  
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• Travis Scott Gets Another Post-Astroworld Boost From Pharrell on New Song ‘Down In Atlanta’

  18-11-2022 15:30 via rollingstone.com
  Track will appear on Pharrell's forthcoming album Phriends
  
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• See the Smile Perform ‘You Will Never Work in Television Again’ on Television

  18-11-2022 15:26 via rollingstone.com
  Radiohead offshoot makes U.S. late-night debut on Tonight Show as North American tour kicks off
  
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• Dierks Bentley and Billy Strings Get Baked for the Apocalypse in ‘High Note’

  18-11-2022 15:18 via rollingstone.com
  Country star and bluegrass favorite share in their love of Flatt & Scruggs and killer weed
  
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• The Farm block football anthem 'All Together Now' being used in Qatar World Cup ad

  18-11-2022 15:11 via music-news.com
  
  Liverpool band The Farm say they have put a stop to their classic ‘90s football anthem All Together Now from being used in an advert linked to the Qatar World Cup, OfficialCharts.com reports.
  
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• Man Accused of Arranging Young Dolph’s Murder Pleads Not Guilty

  18-11-2022 14:41 via rollingstone.com
  Hernandez Govan, the third person arrested in the case, is facing charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder
  
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• Glastonbury Festival 2023: Extra tickets to go on sale for Somerset locals

  18-11-2022 13:44 via nme.com
  Extra tickets to Glastonbury Festival 2023 will go on sale this week for Somerset locals.READ MORE: Glastonbury Festival 2022 – review: camping, killer tunes and catharsis on Worthy FarmA small allocation of tickets is held back every year for residents who live near to the festival site in Pilton, central Somerset. Those tickets go on sale this Sunday (November 20) here.
  Only “permanent full-time residents” registered with Glastonbury Festival from an address in the event
  
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• Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth tells us about 2023 ‘Remain In Love’ tour

  18-11-2022 13:22 via nme.com
  Talking Heads co-founders Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth have announced a joint ‘Remain In Love’ in-conversation tour. Check out details below along with our interview with the art-rock icons.
  The drummer and bassist, who also formed the band Tom Tom Club, will discuss their storied careers, marriage, and Frantz’s acclaimed memoir, also called Remain in Love, during three live interviews in May 2023.
  “We’re very happy to be doing this,” Frantz told NME. &ldquo
  
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• Roger Waters to release new dark version of 'Comfortably Numb'

  18-11-2022 13:21 via music-news.com
  
  Sony Music today announced the upcoming release of Roger Waters “Comfortably Numb 2022”. The iconic song originally
  
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• Blur add second Wembley Stadium gig “due to phenomenal demand”

  18-11-2022 13:08 via nme.com
  Blur have announced a second reunion show at London’s Wembley Stadium “due to phenomenal demand” – find out how to buy tickets below.READ MORE: Damon Albarn: “I had to do something to lift me out of these storms”Last week the band shared details of a one-off UK reunion gig at the stadium on July 8, 2023. Now, they’re playing an additional show the following day (July 9).
  Tickets are on sale now from here.
  The summer 2023 gigs mark the Britpop icons&
  
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• Frank Skinner and David Baddiel drop witty festive rendition of Three Lions

  18-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Frank Skinner and David Baddiel have reunited with the Lightning Seeds on a tongue-in-cheek Christmas version of 'Three Lions' for the World Cup.
  
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• BTS star Jin's The Astronaut is fastest solo tune to shift 1m copies

  18-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Jin's Coldplay-assisted tune is making major moves.
  
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• Blur to play two nights at Wembley Stadium due to phenomenal demand

  18-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Blur sold out the first night and have added an additional date at Wembley.
  
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