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• Miles Miller, Sturgill Simpson’s Longtime Drummer, Leaves the Kit for a Solo Career

  17-07-2023 22:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Kentucky native's debut album Solid Gold is a mix of country, indie-folk, and Texas honky-tonk
  
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• Absolute Label Services Reacquired by Founders Just 17 Months After Its Utopia Acquisition

  17-07-2023 22:34 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Following multiple layoff rounds and allegations of massive tax debts, Swiss fintech Utopia Music has sold Absolute Label Services back to its “original leadership team” about 17 months after purchasing the London-headquartered business. Absolute Label Services’ founders, Henry Semmence and Simon Wills, announced today that they had purchased “one hundred percent of the company from […]
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• Absolute Label Services Reacquired by Founders 17 Months Following Utopia Music Sale

  17-07-2023 22:34 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Following multiple layoff rounds and allegations of massive tax debts, Swiss fintech Utopia Music has sold Absolute Label Services back to its “original leadership team” about 17 months after purchasing the London-headquartered business. Absolute Label Services’ founders, Henry Semmence and Simon Wills, announced today that they had purchased “one hundred percent of the company from […]
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• Why Dr. Dre Turned Down Collaborations with Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder

  17-07-2023 22:17 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Dr. Dre reveals why he turned down the chance to work with his music heroes, such as Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder. During a recent interview on Kevin Hart’s “Hart to Heart” talk show, Dr. Dre explained why he rejected the opportunity to work with late music icons Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder — the […]
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• See Gwar ‘Wreck’ NPR During Tiny Desk Concert

  17-07-2023 22:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Scumdogs of the Universe made it through a 20-minute set, and somehow everyone surivived
  
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• Brian May says John Deacon is still “very much part of Queen”

  17-07-2023 22:14 via nme.com
  
  Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May has said that their former bassist John Deacon is still “very much part of” the band.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Brian MayDeacon joined Queen in 1971 and contributed to all of the band’s albums. The bassist departed the music industry in 1997 after recording the Queen single ‘No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young)’. He did not take any part in any of the new iterations of Queen following&n
  
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• Drake Steps Up to Star in Young Thug’s ‘Oh U Went’ Video

  17-07-2023 22:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  Collaboration appears on Thugger's Business Is Business, which was released while the rapper awaits trial on racketeering charges
  
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• Elton John Offers Favorable Testimony in Kevin Spacey Sexual Assault Trial

  17-07-2023 22:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Elton John and his husband have given testimony for the defense in the high-profile sexual assault case involving actor Kevin Spacey. Elton John briefly appeared in a London court by video from Monaco following testimony from his husband that Spacey was not in attendance at a gala ball at their home in Windsor. John was […]
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• Former Ikea store to become 15,000-capacity warehouse venue in London

  17-07-2023 21:08 via nme.com
  
  A 608,000 sq.ft Tottenham warehouse that previously housed an Ikea store will be turned into a new live music venue named DRUMSHEDS.
  Created and curated by Broadwick, the team behind Printworks, The Beams, Depot Mayfield and more, the new venue claims to be “more impactful than anything London has seen” with the objective to “inspire, connect and create massive impact through music, culture and space”.
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• J-Hope Will Drop Physical Edition of ‘Jack in the Box’ With Live Tracks, Instrumentals

  17-07-2023 20:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  The project features Lollapalooza live versions of "Equal Sign," "Stop," and "Future"
  
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• Jungkook Tops 15 Million First-Day Streams on Spotify—But Taylor Swift Remains Queen

  17-07-2023 20:56 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Jungkook’s solo debut single racked up over 15 million first-day streams on Spotify—but Taylor Swift remains on top. The BTS member’s solo debut single, “Seven,” was released on July 14. The single features Latto and quickly rocketed to the top of iTunes charts across the globe. The song debuted at #1 on Spotify’s Global Top […]
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• Jerry Bradley, Country Exec Behind Platinum-Selling ‘Wanted! The Outlaws’ Album, Dead at 83

  17-07-2023 20:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  Along with spearheading the genre's first LP to sell a million copies, Bradley worked with legends like Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Ronnie Milsap, and more
  
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• Jane Birkin: 10 Essential Songs by the Music and Fashion Icon

  17-07-2023 20:15 via rollingstone.com
  
  From her notoriously provocative work with Serge Gainsbourg at the close of the Sixties through the decades that followed, she brought style to everything she did
  
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• Victoria Monét Reveals ‘Jaguar II’ Track List Featuring Earth, Wind & Fire and Her Daughter Hazel

  17-07-2023 20:06 via rollingstone.com
  
  "What is life?!" she wrote about the artists included on her upcoming LP
  
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• Dr. Dre shares his thoughts on modern hip-hop

  17-07-2023 19:55 via nme.com
  
  Dr. Dre has said that he doesn’t like “most” of modern hip-hop, but he’s “never gonna hate” on current artists.
  While appearing on Kevin Hart‘s show Hart to Hart, the rapper and producer explained that while the current state of the genre isn’t his favourite, it is “evolving”.
  “Anybody that’s talking about the state of hip hop right now, when talking about it from a negative place, sounds like somebody’s fuckin’
  
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• Fan-Monetization Platform Passes Acquires Chainsmokers-Backed Fanhouse Following $9 Million Raise

  17-07-2023 19:54 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Fan-funding service Passes has officially unveiled an agreement to acquire self-described “subscription social media platform” Fanhouse. However, a number of creators are expressing their disapproval, and Passes’ founder opted “to unequivocally acknowledge and apologize for how the” deal was announced. The acquisition came to light (described initially as a “merger”) in a series of tweets […]
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• Canadian Music Week 2023: From the Latest In AI to Combating Streaming Manipulation and Fraud

  17-07-2023 19:36 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Recently, Canadian Music Week 2023 took place in Toronto. The events sparked conversations about the impact of AI on the music industry and efforts to tackle streaming fraud. The conference also hosted events to honour and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. For its 41st year, the 5-day CMW conference was hosted at Toronto […]
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• Chlöe Plots Second Leg for Her ‘In Pieces’ Tour After Succesful First Run

  17-07-2023 19:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  The new shows come several months after she dropped her debut solo album in March
  
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• The Mary Wallopers talk new single ‘Wexford’ and making folk for a new generation

  17-07-2023 19:00 via nme.com
  
  The Mary Wallopers have announced their new single ‘Wexford’, and told NME how they are looking to challenge perceptions of Irish folk music by making their music as accessible and thought-provoking as possible.READ MORE: 20 best folk music albums of all timeHaving gained notoriety from their lockdown livestreams, Dundalk band The Mary Wallopers have gone on to galvanise an unlikely fanbase from across the UK – and been hailed as making the traditional folk genre more acce
  
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• Gunna Plots First Headlining Shows in Two Years

  17-07-2023 19:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper hits Barclays Center in Brooklyn and YouTube Theater in Los Angeles in September
  
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• J Hus, Taylor Swift & Rita Ora jostling in three-way race for Number 1 album

  17-07-2023 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  J Hus leads a three-way race for this week’s Official Number 1 album against Taylor Swift and Rita Ora. Beautiful and Brutal Yard
  
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• Don’t Try to Take a Selfie During a Miranda Lambert Show

  17-07-2023 18:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  The country singer shamed a couple of audience members for not paying close enough attention to her heartbreaking ballad "Tin Man"
  
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• J Balvin Will Return With a ‘Super Updated’ Album That’s ‘Easy to Digest’

  17-07-2023 18:49 via rollingstone.com
  
  He also has a joint album with Ed Sheeran he hopes to drop next year
  
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• Marcus Mumford, Maggie Rogers Hit the Range and Cover Taylor Swift’s ‘Cowboy Like Me’

  17-07-2023 18:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  The rendition came during Mumford & Sons' headlining set at Sommo Fest in Canada
  
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• Morgan Wallen Invited the Family of One of the Idaho Murder Victims to His Concert

  17-07-2023 18:38 via rollingstone.com
  
  The country singer also made a donation to Ethan's Smile Foundation in honor of Ethan Chapin, one of four University of Idaho students killed last year
  
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• Rita Ora Delivers Vulnerable Ballads and Euphoric EDM-Lite on Her Most Personal Record Yet

  17-07-2023 18:24 via rollingstone.com
  
  On ‘You & I’ the British singer and songwriter battles self-doubt and comes out on top
  
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• Lucy Spraggan reveals sexual assault while competing on ‘X Factor’

  17-07-2023 18:19 via nme.com
  
  Former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has revealed that raped by a hotel porter while competing on the talent show in 2012.
  The singer – who is now aged 31 – has detailed the attack in her new memoir Process: Finding My Way Through, and shared that she was assaulted after a night out celebrating fellow contestant Rylan Clark’s birthday in Mayfair, as ITV reported.
  Aged 20 at the time, Spraggan said that she fell unconscious during the party and was later escorted back to her
  
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• Thee Sacred Souls Talk the Genesis of Band, Touring Sea Legs, and Next Album

  17-07-2023 18:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  San Diego trio tell On the Radar about their whirlwind last year and what’s next
  
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• Drake using monstrous Anna Wintour tour visual after Vogue lawsuit

  17-07-2023 17:47 via nme.com
  
  Drake has used a monstrous visual of Anna Wintour during his tour following last year’s lawsuit involving the rapper and the Vogue editor.READ MORE: Drake and 21 Savage – ‘Her Loss’ review: exciting prospect marred by lazy songwritingDuring a recent stop of Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘It’s All A Blur’ tour, an unflattering hologram of Winter, who is the editor-in-chief of Vogue, was displayed on the screens during their song ‘Jimmy Cooks&rsqu
  
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• New Guns N’ Roses single coming “any day now”

  17-07-2023 17:20 via nme.com
  
  Guns N’ Roses‘ longtime production manager Tom Mayhue has confirmed that a new single by the band is set to drop “any day now”.READ MORE: Slash talks Glastonbury, Guns N’ Roses and gory new horror movie ‘The Breach’Mayhue discussed the band’s plans for new music ahead of the band’s show in Paris (July 13), and stated that Axl Rose and co have already finished recording some new material.
  He also noted that the band will most likely hit the st
  
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• Songwriters, Here Are 5 Books To Read

  17-07-2023 17:07 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  I’ve talked about books I think musicians should read. But I want to narrow it down to books I think songwriters should read. So below are some of my favorite books that have helped me as a songwriter. They talk about living a creative life, include stories from other songwriters, and will offer inspiration. Songwriters […]
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• Paul Rudd agreed to appear in Claud's music video after meeting at Taylor Swift show

  17-07-2023 16:36 via music-news.com
  
  Paul Rudd gave Claud his email address at the concert.
  
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• Elton John and David Furnish give evidence in Kevin Spacey's sex offence trial

  17-07-2023 16:36 via music-news.com
  
  Elton John and David Furnish appeared separately via video link in court on Monday.
  
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• Kelly Rowland says spoiling gender reveal of Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy was the “worst moment ever”

  17-07-2023 16:26 via nme.com
  
  Kelly Rowland shared that spoiling Beyoncé and Jay-Z‘s gender reveal for Blue Ivy was her biggest mistake calling it the “worst moment ever”.READ MORE: How I got to Beyoncé’s last London show by bikeThe former Destiny’s Child singer discussed the moment on Billy Mann’s Yeah, I F**ked That Up podcast. She explained how she didn’t realise that she had revealed the gender until she saw the headlines circulating the next day
  
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• Watch Richard Ashcroft recreate The Verve’s ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ video for Sky Sports

  17-07-2023 15:50 via nme.com
  
  Richard Ashcroft has recreated the music video for The Verve’s ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ for Sky Sports. Check out the clip below.READ MORE: Richard Ashcroft – “Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1” review: stripped-back re-imaginings of indie classicsThe singer recreated the visual accompaniment to the 1997 hit for a Sky Sports promotion of Formula One, and filmed the clips a couple of days before last week’s British Grand Prix 2023 kicked off.
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• ‘The Rise And Fall Of Britpop’ charts Pulp’s impact on the scene and Blur and Oasis’ rivalry

  17-07-2023 15:35 via nme.com
  
  The second half of BBC 6 Music and BBC Sounds’ new podcast, The Rise And Fall Of Britpop, explores Pulp’s impact on the scene alongside the rivalry between Blur and Oasis.READ MORE: Steve Lamacq on ‘The Rise And Fall Of Britpop’: “Everyone was a character”Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley developed and present the podcast, which released its first four episodes last week (July 10), charting how Britpop rose to domination and its lasting effect on the UK music in
  
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• Lil Baby Quietly Cancels Seven Dates on His It’s Only Us Tour

  17-07-2023 15:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  Kid Laroi has also been removed as an opening act, with no explanation
  
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• The Rose: Inside the Korean Rock Group’s Biggest Year Yet

  17-07-2023 14:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Playing Lollapalooza, recording with their friend Suga, and finishing their next album — they're enjoying it all
  
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• Marina opens up about health struggles: ‘It’s Been Hard to Remember What Healthy Feels Like’

  17-07-2023 13:12 via nme.com
  
  Marina Diamandis has shared insight into her ongoing health struggles and recent diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.READ MORE: Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with MarinaThe pop star – who performs under the name Marina – took to social media to tell fans about her ongoing health battles, and detail the symptoms she has faced over the past seven years.
  She also revealed that she has been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in recent months, a long-te
  
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• Dr. Dre refuses to work with his heroes

  17-07-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Dr. Dre turned down his idols because he didn't want his opinion of them to change.
  
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• Dolly Parton would rather 'drop dead' onstage than retire

  17-07-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Dolly Parton hopes she dies onstage because performing live is living her dream.
  
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• What Are the Top Physical Album Sales of 2023 So Far?

  17-07-2023 12:58 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The music industry’s top physical sales of 2023 so far have been revealed per data from Luminate, further highlighting the relationship between K-pop fans and physical music sales. While streaming continues to dominate as the most popular music consumption method, physical sales are also up across all formats — and super fans are helping to […]
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• Jason Aldean 'doing fine' after suffering from heat exhaustion during concert

  17-07-2023 12:51 via music-news.com
  
  Jason Aldean promised his Hartford fans that he will be back to make up for the short show.
  
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• Watch Pulp play unreleased song ‘Hymn Of The North’ in Sheffield

  17-07-2023 12:20 via nme.com
  
  Pulp have performed an unreleased song titled ‘Hymn Of The North’ at one of their Sheffield homecoming shows.READ MORE: Pulp: every album ranked in order of greatnessThe moment took place at the end of the band’s performance on Saturday (July 15) — the second of their two mammoth homecoming shows at the city’s Utilita Arena.
  Arriving as the final song of the band’s 20-song setlist, frontman Jarvis Cocker introduced the track as one that no one has ever heard P
  
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• Self Esteem to be awarded honorary degree from University of Sheffield

  17-07-2023 11:33 via nme.com
  
  Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor is set to be awarded an honorary degree from the University of Sheffield.READ MORE: Self Esteem: “I want to use the palatable nature of pop to Trojan horse in my agenda”The Rotherham-born musician is set to be made an honorary Doctor of Music at the South Yorkshire university, in a ceremony that will take place later today (July 17).
  The news was announced by the university on its official Twitter page, which praised Taylor for both her abilitie
  
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• NCT Dream return with vibrant ‘ISTJ’ music video

  17-07-2023 11:26 via nme.com
  
  NCT Dream have released a music video for their single ‘ISTJ’ and their new studio album of the same name.READ MORE: NCT Dream live in London: the once-permanently youthful septet are re-introducing themselves as adultsOn July 17 at 6pm KST, the seven-member NCT unit made their highly anticipated return with their new single ‘ISTJ’ and its eye-catching music video. The track is the lead single of the group’s third studio effort of the same name, which was also relea
  
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• STAYC to return with new music in August

  17-07-2023 11:08 via nme.com
  
  K-pop girl group STAYC are currently preparing to make a comeback next month.READ MORE: Odd Eye Circle on new beginnings: “We have more freedom now”On July 17, South Korean news outlet Hankook Ilbo reported that the six-member girl group are in the final preparations of their next comeback in August. Later that day, their agency High Up Entertainment confirmed the news, telling EDaily: “STAYC is preparing with the aim of releasing an album on August 16.”
  At the time of pu
  
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• Taylor Swift breaks two US chart records

  17-07-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift is the only female artist to have four albums chart at the same time in the Billboard Top 10.
  
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• Ed Sheeran brings out Eminem for Lose Yourself and Stan at Detroit concert

  17-07-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran was joined onstage by local legend Eminem at his Detroit concert.
  
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• Taylor Swift secures biggest album of the year

  17-07-2023 10:37 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift has made history by achieving “the biggest debut for an album this year” with Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)
  
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