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• Can Ellie do the chart double with Calvin Harris collab 'Miracle'?

  11-04-2023 23:42 via music-news.com
  
  Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding are eyeing up a second week at the Official Singles Chart summit with Miracle.
  
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• Ellie Goulding eyeing fourth Number 1 album with 'Higher Than Heaven'

  11-04-2023 23:40 via music-news.com
  
  Ellie Goulding is heading for her fourth Official UK Number 1 album this week with Higher Than Heaven.
  
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• Is There Money in Hi-Fi? MQA Files for Bankruptcy After Investor Bails

  11-04-2023 23:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The British company behind Tidal’s Hi-Fi format has entered receivership—the U.S. equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Here’s what we know. MQA Ltd. is facing significant financial challenges, which has prompted its principal investor to exit. The company partnered with Tidal to deliver high-resolution audio in MQA format, but at this point it’s unclear if that […]
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• Greg James fears being replaced on radio by AI

  11-04-2023 23:11 via nme.com
  
  Greg James has expressed a concern that he could be out of a job one day thanks to the rise of AI.READ MORE: Greg James’ Radio 1 breakfast show is a triumphant tribute to the power of the listener James has been presenting the Radio 1 Breakfast Show since 2018 and recently moved into TV as the host of the new Channel 4 series Rise And Fall. 
  However, he has said he is worried the rise of ChatGPT could mean AI take over radio stations to save the cost of employing a human pre
  
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• Ariana Grande Reflects on ‘Lowest’ Time in Her Life as She Addresses ‘Concerns’ About Her Body

  11-04-2023 22:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I was on a lot of antidepressants and drinking on them and eating poorly," she said of her past, calling it the "unhealthiest" time of her life
  
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• The Who’s Roger Daltrey Says Touring Too Expensive and Risky — ‘We Cannot Get Insured’

  11-04-2023 22:38 via digitalmusicnews.com
  “Touring has become very difficult since COVID,” says Roger Daltrey, explaining why it’s doubtful The Who will tour America again. “We cannot get insured.” In his recent interview with USA Today, Roger Daltrey gets into the nitty gritty of touring and why it’s doubtful The Who will “ever come back to tour America.” Between the astronomical […]
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• Bose Sells Commercial-Installation Division to Transom Capital, Aims ‘To Focus More Deeply On’ Its Core Business

  11-04-2023 22:36 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Bose has officially sold its commercial-installation division, Bose Professional, to Los Angeles-headquartered private equity firm Transom Capital Group. Framingham, Massachusetts-based Bose formally unveiled the sale of Professional today, and the latter business, which Transom is already operating as an independent company, went ahead and disclosed the news on social media as well as its website. […]
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• Le Tigre announce huge support acts for first UK and European tour in 18 years

  11-04-2023 22:10 via nme.com
  
  Le Tigre have announced a variety of support acts for their first UK and European tour in 18 years.READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life – Kathleen HannaThe Kathleen Hanna-fronted band will be supported in London by Dream Wife, Glasgow and Manchester by Problem Patterns, Paris by Big Joanie and Chicks On Speed in Amsterdam, Berlin and Hamburg. Interspersed in those dates are shows at all three dates of Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Madrid and Porto.
  Following their European dates, they wil
  
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• Public Image Ltd. Announce New Album Dedicated to John Lydon’s Late Wife

  11-04-2023 21:52 via rollingstone.com
  
  The post-punk outfit also shared a new song, "Penge," off their first LP in eight years, End of World
  
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• Vietnam Threatens Complete TikTok Ban Over Content That Violates Local Laws

  11-04-2023 21:42 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Vietnam is considering a complete ban on the TikTok app for violating local laws. “Vietnamese law has enough provisions to ensure cyber security, and is not limited to banning or removing violating apps,” says Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, Nguyen Thanh Lam. Some of the means in which Vietnam may restrict access include cutting […]
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• Patrick Wolf opens up about 2015 hit-and-run: “It was the universe saying ‘Slow down.”

  11-04-2023 21:04 via nme.com
  
  Patrick Wolf has discussed his experience of being involved in a hit-and-run incident in Italy in 2015.READ MORE: Album Review: Patrick Wolf – ‘Lupercalia’The singer had gone to Italy to visit the villa of the composer Puccini, the same month that his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Following the hit-and-run, he was unable to walk for some time.
  “Apparently, I got up, covered in blood, and said, ‘Let’s go to the beach!’” Wolf told The Guardi
  
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• Carly Rae Jepsen, Grace Jones, and Idina Menzel to Headline Outloud, West Hollywood’s Pride Fest

  11-04-2023 20:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  Artists such as Idina Menzel, Jessie Ware, Passion Pit, Orville Peck, Tinashe, and La Roux will also make appearances
  
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• Avenged Sevenfold announces ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ North American tour

  11-04-2023 20:27 via music-news.com
  
  Today, multi-platinum headliners and famed heavy metal rock group Avenged Sevenfold have announced the second leg of their
  
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• Public Image Ltd announce new album and 2023 UK tour

  11-04-2023 20:18 via nme.com
  
  Public Image Ltd have announced their first new album in eight years and an accompanying UK tour for later in the year.
  The album, titled ‘End Of World’, is set for release on August 11 and is dedicated to frontman John Lydon‘s late wife Nora Forster, who died last week at the age of 80. She had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for five years and Lydon had been her full-time carer.
  ‘End Of World’ features the song ‘Hawaii’ as its closing track,
  
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• Elvie Shane’s ‘Forgotten Man’ Makes Its Case as 2023’s ‘Workin’ Man Blues’

  11-04-2023 20:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Kentucky singer-songwriter expertly sums up what it means to be blue-collar in the 21st century in this defiant, angry country single that would do Merle Haggard proud
  
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• BTS Launches ‘Immersive Fan Experience’ to Celebrate Group’s 10th Anniversary

  11-04-2023 19:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Some moments in life are made more special for being unremarkable," a message on the exhibit's website states. "A reminder of all the times that will remain in the past, everlasting and unchanged"
  
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• BTS Launch ‘Immersive Fan Experience’ to Celebrate Group’s 10th Anniversary

  11-04-2023 19:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Some moments in life are made more special for being unremarkable," a message on the exhibit's website states. "A reminder of all the times that will remain in the past, everlasting and unchanged"
  
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• Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, the Killers Lead Ohana Festival Lineup

  11-04-2023 18:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  The 2023 edition returns to Dana Point, CA from September 29 through October 1
  
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• Sheet Music Digitization Startup Enote Announces Nearly $11 Million Raise, Touts ‘Cutting Edge’ AI Technology

  11-04-2023 18:38 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Amid classical’s much-publicized streaming expansion, digital sheet music startup Enote has announced the “first closing” of a nearly $11 million pre-Series A round. Berlin-headquartered Enote, which arrived on the scene in 2018 and says that it boasts “an advanced AI system,” just recently unveiled the multimillion-dollar raise. Having launched an iOS app about 18 months […]
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• SZA announces new UK, Europe and US 2023 ‘SOS’ tour dates

  11-04-2023 18:25 via nme.com
  
  SZA has announced a string of new tour dates, spanning across the UK, Europe and North America.READ MORE: SZA – ‘SOS’ review: a comeback album well worth the waitHaving recently finished a series of sold-out tour dates, SZA has revived her ‘SOS’ tour with ten new performances in Europe and twenty-one dates in North America.
  The second leg of the tour will see the Grammy-winning R&B artist perform at arenas in Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich, Berlin and Cologne, before
  
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• Foo Fighters 2023 Tour Grows Ever Longer With Six More U.S. Concerts

  11-04-2023 18:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  Band add dates in August, September, and October, all around previously-announced festival appearances
  
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• Ravi leaves VIXX amid military service evasion trial

  11-04-2023 18:10 via nme.com
  
  VIXX rapper Ravi has left the K-pop boyband following his trial for alleged evasion of military service.
  In January 2023, a South Korean broker claimed that he had helped an idol rapper falsify an epilepsy diagnosis to attain an IV grade in his health evaluation for military service, allowing him to receive an exemption from active duty.
  In the same month, Ravi was identified by prosecutors as a possible client of the broker, per The Korea Times. Following the news reports, Ravi’s agency G
  
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• Harry Styles turned down Prince Eric role in ‘The Little Mermaid’ to seek “darker” films

  11-04-2023 17:41 via nme.com
  
  The director of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, has revealed that Harry Styles turned down a role in the live-action film due to the singer seeking more “darker” movies.
  The ‘As It Was’ singer was initially approached to be cast as Prince Eric in the new remake of children’s classic starring singer Halle Bailey. However, the Grammy Award winner declined the position.
  The director of The Little Mermaid, Rob Marshall, told Entertainment Weekly that h
  
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• Sting Plots 2023 ‘My Songs’ North American Tour

  11-04-2023 17:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  The musician will make stops in 10 cities in September and October
  
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• The Strokes announce Queens, New York show with Angel Olsen

  11-04-2023 17:23 via nme.com
  
  The Strokes have announced a show in Queens, New York as part of Forest Hills Stadium’s summer series. See the venue’s full line-up and more details for the gig below.READ MORE: Albert Hammond Jr on his new solo album, working with Matt Helders, and The Strokes’ next moveSet for August 19 at Forest Hills Stadium the show will have support from Angel Olsen, comedian Seaton Smith and Promiseland (aka Johann Rashid). In the announcement for the show, The Strokes shared a sign
  
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• Rihanna overtakes Katy Perry to become most followed woman on Twitter

  11-04-2023 17:10 via nme.com
  
  Rihanna has become the most followed woman on Twitter, after surpassing Katy Perry.READ MORE: The biggest moments from Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime ShowThe news comes as a significant milestone in the pop icon’s career, following her worldwide success in the music, fashion and cosmetics industries.
  As reported by Social Blade, the ‘Lift Me Up’ singer now has 108,278,326 followers on the social media platform – which makes her the most followed woman in the world an
  
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• The Lawless Reign of Dillom and Argentina’s New Rap Agitators

  11-04-2023 16:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  The rising star flipped off the industry and won. Now he talks about his unruly debut album and why genres are a thing of the past
  
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• Drive-By Truckers Expand Their Opus ‘The Dirty South,’ Announce ‘Director’s Cut’ Reissue

  11-04-2023 16:51 via rollingstone.com
  
  Originally released in 2004, an upcoming remixed version includes bonus tracks and two songs with new vocals
  
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• Drive-By Truckers Announce ‘Director’s Cut’ Reissue of ‘The Dirty South’

  11-04-2023 16:51 via rollingstone.com
  
  Originally released in 2004, an upcoming remixed version includes bonus tracks and two songs with new vocals
  
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• Angel Olsen Says Her Single ‘Forever Means’ Is a ‘Nod’ to George Harrison

  11-04-2023 16:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  Olsen also announced tour dates to celebrate her EP out Friday
  
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• Doja Cat Lost Her Twitter Verification and Does Not Care

  11-04-2023 15:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Having a blue tick now means theres a higher chance that you're a complete loser," the pop star quipped
  
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• 25 Artists We Can’t Wait to See at Coachella

  11-04-2023 15:39 via rollingstone.com
  
  Frank Ocean, Blackpink, Bad Bunny, and more
  
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• Devon Gilfillian, Pissed Off at Violence and Inequality, Wants to Prioritize Black Joy

  11-04-2023 15:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  "What's the point in this country, where all these things are happening and our voices are getting smothered?" asks the Nashville singer, who addresses both struggle and celebration on a new album
  
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• Devon Gilfillian, Pissed Off at Nashville, Wants to Prioritize Black Joy

  11-04-2023 15:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  "What's the point in this country, where all these things are happening and our voices are getting smothered?" asks the singer, who addresses both struggle and celebration on a new album
  
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• Report calls out “pitifully low” numbers of women and non-binary people in technical roles in music industry

  11-04-2023 15:03 via nme.com
  
  A major new report has called for an increase in the number of women in production and engineering roles in the music industry.
  Fix The Mix has today (April 11) unveiled its first annual report on gender representation in audio and production engineering roles, and has called on major labels to extend their DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives to hire more women and non-binary producers and engineers behind the scenes.
  With studies conducted by We Are Moving the Needle, Jaxsta, Mid
  
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• Razorlight to rock Audley End House this summer

  11-04-2023 14:04 via music-news.com
  
  'Golden Touch' hitmakers Razorlight will play an outdoor show in Essex this August.
  
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• Kaiser Chiefs share new single Jealousy

  11-04-2023 14:04 via music-news.com
  
  Kaiser Chiefs continue their "fun" dance-pop era with new tune 'Jealousy'.
  
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• John Lydon to release new album and tour as planned following wife Nora's death

  11-04-2023 14:04 via music-news.com
  
  John Lydon will release a new album and tour with PiL following his wife Nora's death as it's what she would have wanted.
  
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• Gorillaz wanted De La Soul on ‘Kids With Guns’ before ‘Feel Good Inc.’

  11-04-2023 13:05 via nme.com
  
  It has been revealed that De La Soul – who appeared on Gorillaz’s ‘Feel Good Inc.’ – were originally meant to guest on a completely different song.READ MORE: De La Soul live in London: a feel-good celebration of one of the best to ever do itThe hip-hop group have worked closely with Gorillaz for nearly two decades – dating back to their iconic appearance on the band’s hit single, ‘Feel Good Inc.’, released as part of the 2005 ‘Demon Day
  
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• Britney Spears left in tears after being body shamed by personal trainer

  11-04-2023 12:41 via music-news.com
  
  Britney Spears considered getting a personal trainer two months ago but changed her mind after the prospective hire upset her with comments about her body.
  
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• PIL new album to be dedicated to John's wife recently departed wife Nora

  11-04-2023 12:24 via music-news.com
  
  Public Image Ltd. (PiL) have decided to continue plans to announce their 11th studio album and first album in 8 years, End of World
  
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• PIL new album to be dedicated to John's recently departed wife Nora

  11-04-2023 12:24 via music-news.com
  
  Public Image Ltd. (PiL) have decided to continue plans to announce their 11th studio album and first album in 8 years, End of World
  
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• Kaiser Chiefs share joyous new single ‘Jealousy’

  11-04-2023 11:29 via nme.com
  
  Kaiser Chiefs have released ‘Jealousy’ — the latest single to be taken from their upcoming album. Check it out below.READ MORE: Kaiser Chiefs open up on ’00s indie nostalgia, staying alive and moving onThe new track is the second release from the rock veterans’ upcoming eighth studio album, following on from the lead single ‘How 2 Dance’, which was released last November.
  “We’ve spent the last 20 years making tunes, some have been hits, some
  
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• Jisoo debuts at Number Two on Billboard Global 200 with ‘Flower’

  11-04-2023 11:10 via nme.com
  
  BLACKPINK member Jisoo’s solo debut single ‘Flower’ has debuted at Number Two on Billboard’s Global 200.READ MORE: Jisoo’s pretty, powerful ‘Me’ finds a star in bloomOn April 10, Billboard announced the Top 10 songs on its latest Global 200 chart for the week of April 15. Jisoo’s solo song ‘Flower’, from her debut single album ‘Me’ landed at Number Two, while Miley Cyrus‘ ‘Flowers’ continues its reign atop
  
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• Unreleased re-do of David Bowie's Let's Dance to be released as NFT for charity

  11-04-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  David Bowie's 80s classic 'Let's Dance' has been reimagined by Larry Dvoskin.
  
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• Frankie Goes To Eurovision? 80s legends 'asked to reunite for song contest'

  11-04-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Frankie Goes To Hollywood haven't performed in more than 20 years with Holly Johnson.
  
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• Watch BTS’ Jimin star in a new campaign for Tiffany & Co.

  11-04-2023 10:11 via nme.com
  
  South Korean singer Jimin, also of the K-pop boyband BTS, has been revealed as one of the stars of jewellery brand Tiffany & Co.’s new campaign.READ MORE: Jimin – ‘FACE’ review: BTS singer captures the turbulence of modern life in shadowy debut solo albumThe new “This is Tiffany” campaign is the first from the brand to star Jimin since he was named an ambassador for the jeweller last month. The campaign also stars Zöe Kravitz and Gal Gadot.
  In an acco
  
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• New Order announce 2023 UK and European tour with Confidence Man

  11-04-2023 10:00 via nme.com
  
  New Order have announced details of a UK and European tour, with Confidence Man due to support – see full dates below.READ MORE: “It felt like we were changing the world”: inside New Order’s seminal ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’The new dates follow a run of shows in North America in March which included a performance and in conversation key-note speech with the band at the SXSW Festival.
  The band also performed earlier in the same week as part of Austin
  
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• Watch IU and BTS’ Suga perform ‘eight’ together for the first time

  11-04-2023 09:41 via nme.com
  
  South Korean singer IU and BTS member Suga have performed their 2020 collaboration ‘eight’ together for the first time since its release.READ MORE: Jimin – ‘FACE’ review: BTS singer captures the turbulence of modern life in shadowy debut solo albumYesterday (April 10), IU released a new episode of her YouTube talk show IU’s Palette with Suga as a guest. Between discussions about Suga’s upcoming solo album ‘D-Day’, the pair took time to perfor
  
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• Niall Horan asks One Direction bandmates for 'honest opinion' on his solo tunes

  11-04-2023 09:14 via music-news.com
  
  Niall Horan says he and his 1D bandmates "know what's decent and what's not".
  
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