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• Deezer Trims Losses in 2022, Projects ‘Positive Adjusted EBITDA’ in 2025

  01-03-2023 23:46 via digitalmusicnews.com
  French digital service provider (DSP) Deezer has revealed its end-of-year 2022 financial results. Revenue was up 10.6% compared to 2021. Deezer generated €451.2 million ($474M) in overall revenue last year. But 60% of that revenue was spent in France, its largest market. French revenues were €273.2 million in 2022, a 12.6% increase compared to 2021. […]
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• British Music Organizations Unilaterally Protest Increases in US Visa Fees

  01-03-2023 23:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  British music organizations are unilaterally protesting increases in US visa fees that would make touring for international artists no longer feasible. After the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) quietly proposed hiking performer visa fees, UK entertainment industry bodies are taking action. Numerous entertainment bodies, including the Association of British Orchestras, the Musicians’ Union, and […]
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• A Year After Brain Injury, Amy Grant Sets First Solo Musical Return in a Decade

  01-03-2023 22:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  Grant will release the single "Trees We'll Never See" on March 24
  
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• Blink-182 Postpone First-Ever Latin America Tour Dates Following Travis Barker Finger Injury

  01-03-2023 22:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  "This is not something that we could even have saw coming, it's just devastating," Tom DeLonge shared
  
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• TikTok could be banned in the US after bill advances

  01-03-2023 22:47 via nme.com
  
  Legislation has advanced that could lead to US President Joe Biden implementing a nationwide ban on TikTok.READ MORE: Sped up songs: why are we so captivated by quick TikTok hits? The House Foreign Affairs Committee’s 24 Republicans voted a bill through which could give the President powers to ban the video-sharing app over claims that it is a Chinese espionage tool, or any other app deemed a security risk.
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• Tidal Ends Direct Artist Payouts Program One Month After Unveiling Universal Music Group Streaming Partnership

  01-03-2023 22:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Back in November of 2021, Tidal launched direct-to-artist payments as one component of a far-reaching update. Now, weeks after partnering with Universal Music Group to develop a “new economic model for music streaming,” the Block-owned platform has officially ended the Direct Artist Payouts (DAP) program. Tidal CEO (and longtime Square hardware lead) Jesse Dorogusker revealed […]
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• Blink-182 postpone Mexico and South American dates to 2024

  01-03-2023 22:03 via nme.com
  
  Blink-182 have postponed their Mexico and South American tour dates to 2024 following Travis Barker‘s finger injury.READ MORE: Blink-182 albums – ranked and rated in order of greatness The drummer went into surgery for the injury today (March 1) which he sustained during rehearsals for the band’s upcoming world tour. Last month, he dislocated and tore the ligaments in his finger while he was playing the drums, before hurting it again in another rehearsal two weeks lat
  
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• Raye Relives Her Sexual Assault in Harrowing ‘Ice Cream Man’ Video

  01-03-2023 21:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  "It was the toughest thing I ever filmed. I self-directed it," Raye told Rolling Stone. "I only managed to do about three takes in the whole day"
  
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• AI-Driven Radio DJ Called ‘RadioGPT’ Is Now In Beta Testing — With Potentially Earth-Shattering Implications for Traditional Broadcasters

  01-03-2023 21:29 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The rise of artificial intelligence is poised to shake-up multiple industries. That includes radio, where the technology is being used to create AI-driven radio hosts for RadioGPT.  RadioGPT uses the power of GPT-3 technology, combined with Futuri’s story discovery and social content system. The result is a radio host that feels remarkably like a local […]
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• AI-Driven Radio DJ Called ‘RadioGPT’ Is Now In Beta Testing — How It Works

  01-03-2023 21:29 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The rise of artificial intelligence is poised to shake-up multiple industries. That includes radio, where the technology is being used to create AI-driven radio hosts for RadioGPT.  RadioGPT uses the power of GPT-3 technology, combined with Futuri’s story discovery and social content system. The result is a radio host that feels remarkably like a local […]
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• AI-Driven Radio DJ Called ‘RadioGPT’ Is Now In Beta Testing — Here’s How It Works

  01-03-2023 21:29 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The rise of artificial intelligence is poised to shake-up multiple industries. That includes radio, where the technology is being used to create AI-driven radio hosts for RadioGPT.  RadioGPT uses the power of GPT-3 technology, combined with Futuri’s story discovery and social content system. The result is a radio host that feels remarkably like a local […]
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• More names join stacked Bilbao BBK 2023 line-up

  01-03-2023 21:21 via nme.com
  
  Bilbao BBK has announced more acts for its 2023 line-up.READ MORE: “It’d be total cringe” – is Pavement’s Stephen Malkmus right about reunion albums?The festival has confirmed Pavement will be headlining the Spanish festival’s second day, while Roisin Murphy, Arca, Ry X, Young Fathers and Perfume Genius and many more have also joined the line-up.
  They join previously announced acts Phoenix, IDLES, Jamie xx, Fever Ray, Röyksopp, Avalon Emerson,&n
  
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• Fontaines D.C. Reimagine ‘Cello Song’ For Nick Drake Covers Album

  01-03-2023 20:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Endless Coloured Ways, out July 7, features 32 different renditions of Nick Drake songs from 32 different artists
  
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• Adam Lambert: ‘There’s always going to be haters. That’s just how it goes and it’s fine'

  01-03-2023 19:55 via music-news.com
  
  Starstruck judge and Queen frontman Adam Lambert talks to Jackie Brambles about life with the band.
  
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• Boygenius Take Fans on a Road Trip in Video for New Single ‘Not Strong Enough’

  01-03-2023 19:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker hit up amusement parks and monster truck rallies in self-shot visual for The Record cut
  
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• Boygenius debut new song ‘Not Strong Enough’

  01-03-2023 19:24 via nme.com
  
  Boygenius have released a brand new song, ‘Not Strong Enough’.READ MORE: Guitar-smashing hero Phoebe Bridgers is putting anarchy back into music The track premiered as Radio 1’s Hottest Record and is the fourth single after ‘$20’, ‘Emily I’m Sorry’ and ‘True Blue’ to be taken from the group’s upcoming debut album, ‘the record’.
  Lyrically, ‘Not Strong Enough’ deals with the paradox of experiencing self-
  
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• Travis Scott Allegedly Caused $12,000 in Damages During Nightclub Altercation

  01-03-2023 18:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  The rapper has been accused of punching a 52-year-old male at the nightclub Nebula in New York City
  
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• Metallica release menacing new single, ‘If Darkness Had A Son’

  01-03-2023 18:35 via nme.com
  
  Metallica have dropped a menacing new single, ‘If Darkness Had A Son’ – check it out below.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Metallica’s Kirk Hammett The song is the third single, after ‘Screaming Suicide’ and ‘Lux Æterna’ to be taken from the band’s upcoming album, ’72 Seasons’, which will be released on April 14.
  Prior to the track’s release, Metallica teased ‘If Darkness
  
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• Snubbing the King: Why Don’t Big Stars Want to Perform at Charles’ Coronation?

  01-03-2023 18:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  A number of artists have turned down offers to perform at King Charles' coronation in May. Some theorize that the royal family's recent 'PR disasters' are partly to blame
  
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• Metallica Drop New Seven-Minute Epic ‘If Darkness Had a Son’

  01-03-2023 18:23 via rollingstone.com
  
  After TikTok teases, band releases video for latest 72 Seasons single in its entirety
  
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• Santa Fe Klan Brings His ‘Mundo’ to the U.S. With New ‘Todo y Nada’ Tour

  01-03-2023 18:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rappers Snow Tha Product and Tornillo are set to join the Mexican musician on the road
  
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• Musical Pirates: Aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise 7

  01-03-2023 18:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Outlaw Country Cruise 7 set sail this month from Miami with a wild, crazy, and mostly tattooed cast of musical pirates aboard. Perennial cruisers Steve Earle, the Mavericks, Lucinda Williams, and Elizabeth Cook joined new blood like Mike and the Moonpies, Vandoliers, and Joshua Ray Walker for five days of concerts, interviews, and all-star […]
  
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• Spotify Responds to European Commission’s Apple Inquiry Update: ‘Consumers Are the Ultimate Victims’

  01-03-2023 17:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Yesterday, the EU’s European Commission revealed that it had narrowed its Apple antitrust inquiry to focus specifically on App Store rules’ impact on consumers and music streaming services. Now, Spotify has officially responded to the news and called for a prompt resolution to the long-running investigation. Stockholm-headquartered Spotify, which first submitted an EU complaint against […]
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• ‘Coldplay – Music Of The Spheres: Live At River Plate’ to hit cinemas

  01-03-2023 17:51 via nme.com
  
  Coldplay have announced a cinema presentation of a ‘Music Of The Spheres’ concert film.READ MORE: Coldplay live in London: a fantastical, feel-good bonanza that delivers on bold promise The film was recorded across the band’s sold-out ten-night run at the River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires, which took place in October 2022. It was originally streamed worldwide at the tail end of last year.
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• Avalon Emerson announces debut album, shares shimmering Cocteau Twins-inspired single ‘Hot Evening’

  01-03-2023 17:45 via nme.com
  
  Avalon Emerson has announced the release of her debut album for her new musical project, as well as sharing new single ‘Hot Evening’.
  The self-titled record ‘Avalon Emerson & The Charm’ will be released on April 28 via her Another Dove label. Upon announcement, the US producer and songwriter has also shared the latest single, the shimmering ‘Hot Evening’.
  “The sonic inspiration comes from somewhere between Todd Edwards, the Magnetic Fields, and the C
  
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• Kiss Announce ‘Absolute Final Shows’ of Their Farewell Tour

  01-03-2023 17:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  The End of the Road Tour reaches its final destination this December with a two-night stand at New York's Madison Square Garden
  
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• Travis Barker to have surgery on injured finger ahead of Blink-182 tour

  01-03-2023 17:00 via nme.com
  
  Travis Barker is having surgery on his injured finger today (March 1) before heading out on tour with Blink-182 next week.READ MORE: Blink-182 albums – ranked and rated in order of greatness Barker injured himself last month while rehearsing for the upcoming tour, dislocating it and tearing the ligaments while playing the drums. He then said he had hurt it again a couple of weeks later.
  Yesterday (February 28), he shared a video to Instagram in which someone put his finger back in pla
  
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• Rammstein Co-Signs Lizzo Covering ‘Du Hast’ With Full Band at Berlin Tour Stop

  01-03-2023 16:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Are you ready to go fucking crazy?" Lizzo asked the audience
  
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• Jenny McCarthy reveals son's debut single was inspired by 'crush' Selena Gomez

  01-03-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Jenny McCarthy has revealed that her son Evan Asher''s new single It Doesn''t Matter was written for his celebrity crush Selena Gomez.
  
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• Watch Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney announce Kings Of Leon Wrexham shows to celebrate St. David’s Day

  01-03-2023 16:10 via nme.com
  
  Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, joint owners of Wrexham AFC, have made a humorous video announcing Kings Of Leon‘s upcoming shows at the club’s home ground in celebration of St David’s Day.READ MORE: ‘Welcome To Wrexham’ review: Reynolds and McElhenney hit the back of the net 
  The pair start off by explaining to their majority-American audience what St David’s Day is – “I know you may not know about it, but it’s a huge day in Wales,&rd
  
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• Chris Brown wins big at 2023 Urban Music Awards

  01-03-2023 16:04 via music-news.com
  
  Chris Brown scooped two top prizes, beating the likes ofBeyonce, Lizzo and Drake.
  
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• Justin Bieber Sparks Justice World Tour Cancellation Rumors After Quietly Removing Tickets

  01-03-2023 16:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer previously postponed all remaining dates indefinitely, leaving fans and their money in limbo
  
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• Blood, Sweat & Tears Talk Blackmail, Backlash, Infamous Iron Curtain Tour in New Doc Trailer

  01-03-2023 16:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears? chronicles the band's notorious 1970 trip to Poland, Romania, and the former Yugoslavia
  
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• On Set With SG5: Behind the Scenes of the Sailor Moon Girl Group’s ‘Firetruck’ Video Shoot

  01-03-2023 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  After being unveiled last summer, SG5 officially arrive with their first-ever music video, and the girls were joined on set by a surprising famous face
  
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• Big Thief Give New Song ‘Vampire Empire’ Its TV Debut on ‘Colbert’

  01-03-2023 15:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  Track has been mainstay on tour in support of 2022 LP Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
  
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• Ed Sheeran announces only UK shows of 2023

  01-03-2023 15:04 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran will play two nights at London's The O2 arena as part of his only UK tour of the year.
  
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• Kodak Black Ordered to Enter Drug Rehab Facility By Judge

  01-03-2023 14:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  According to court records, the rapper tested positive for fentanyl in a drug test while awaiting trial on a drug trafficking charge
  
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• The Who announce one-off orchestral gig at Royal Family's Sandringham Estate

  01-03-2023 14:04 via music-news.com
  
  The Who will bring their
  
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• Shania Twain wants ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus to help her make a musical

  01-03-2023 14:04 via music-news.com
  
  Shania Twain has hinted she is keen to make a musical based on her songs.
  
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• Metallica to release new song If Darkness Had A Son today!

  01-03-2023 14:04 via music-news.com
  
  Metallica will share the third single from their upcoming album '72 Seasons' on March 1.
  
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• Ed Sheeran announces UK and Europe arena tour – kicking off this month

  01-03-2023 13:30 via nme.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has surprised fans by announcing details of a UK and European arena tour that kicks off later this month. Check out full dates and ticket details below.
  The news comes after the singer-songwriter today (March 1) announced details of new album ‘-‘ (‘Subtract’), his fifth LP to date and the final in his “mathematical album era” of records named after symbols.
  To launch and celebrate the new material, Sheeran will be playing dates in Manchester, London
  
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• Linda Kasabian – who helped imprison Charles Manson and inspired the band name – has died

  01-03-2023 12:45 via nme.com
  
  Linda Kasabian, who was a follower of the murderous cult leader Charles Manson and was the inspiration behind Kasabian‘s band name, has died at the age of 73.READ MORE: Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood film review – Tarantino’s most satisfying work in decadesA notice in the The News Tribune Of Tacoma was relayed this week by The New York Times, which reported that Linda died recently. Her cause of death has not been made public.
  Linda’s infamy came from serving as a
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne admits he might tour again despite announcing his retirement

  01-03-2023 12:41 via music-news.com
  
  Ozzy Osbourne admitted that the situation could change if his health improved in the future.
  
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• Justin Bieber cancels remainder of Justice World Tour

  01-03-2023 12:36 via music-news.com
  
  Justin Bieber has not yet commented on the cancellation.
  
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• Ed Sheeran reveals wife Cherry was diagnosed with tumour during pregnancy

  01-03-2023 12:36 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran shared the news as he revealed the concept behind his new album -.
  
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• Chris Brown a big winner at Urban Music Awards

  01-03-2023 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  The Urban Music Awards, the UK’s leading celebration of urban music, celebrated its 19th anniversary last night in style.
  
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• Ed Sheeran announces new album ‘-’: inspired by “fear, depression and anxiety”

  01-03-2023 11:39 via nme.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has shared details of his new album, ‘-‘ (‘Subtract’).READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘=’ review: the millennial Lionel Richie indulges his saccharine streakThe singer-songwriter’s latest album, which is the follow-up to 2021’s ‘=‘, is released on May 5 via Asylum/Atlantic. Pre-order it here and see more details including the tracklist below.
  ‘-‘ is described in press material as the “last in his decade-s
  
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• Ed Sheeran announces new album ‘-’

  01-03-2023 11:39 via nme.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has shared details of his new album, ‘-‘ (‘Subtract’).READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘=’ review: the millennial Lionel Richie indulges his saccharine streakThe singer-songwriter’s latest album, which is the follow-up to 2021’s ‘=‘, is released on May 5 via Asylum/Atlantic. Pre-order it here and see more details including the tracklist below.
  ‘-‘ is described in press material as the “last in his decade-s
  
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• SZA was 'shocked' Phoebe Bridgers agreed to feature on Ghost in the Machine

  01-03-2023 11:14 via music-news.com
  
  SZA thought Phoebe Bridgers would decline her collaboration offer and was surprised by how "hilarious" the emo star is.
  
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• Ed Sheeran's new album Subtract was therapy for him amid the darkest time in his life

  01-03-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has revealed his wife discovered a tumour while pregnant with their second child.
  
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