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• The Armed channel David Bowie on new single ‘Everything’s Glitter’

  22-07-2023 23:56 via nme.com
  
  The Armed have shared a brand new song and video – watch ‘Everything’s Glitter’ below.
  The track is the second preview of the band’s forthcoming album ‘Perfect Saviors’. Set for release on August 25 via Sargent House, the album features Julien Baker and more, while Iggy Pop appears as God in the video for first single ‘Sport Of Form’.
  Of ‘Everything’s Glitter, vocalist and co-producer Tony Wolski said: “This track uses Bowie
  
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• Travis Scott’s Egyptian Pyramid shows going ahead, despite protests

  22-07-2023 22:58 via nme.com
  
  Travis Scott‘s album launch event at Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza is still going ahead despite protests, according to reports.
  Earlier this month, the rapper announced an album launch for his long-awaited ‘Utopia’ LP, to be held at the historic site.
  Shortly after the gig was announced, the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate appeared to announce (via Egypt Today) that it would no longer go ahead due to safety concerns and “peculiar rituals performed by the star during his per
  
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• YNW Melly Murder Trial Declared a Mistrial as Jury Deadlocks on Verdict

  22-07-2023 22:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  Prosecutors are expected to retry Jamell Demons on two counts of first-degree murder in Oct. 2018 slaying of two rappers
  
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• Queen’s Brian May regrets never working with John Lennon

  22-07-2023 22:30 via nme.com
  
  Queen‘s Brian May says he regrets never having managed to collaborate with John Lennon.READ MORE: ‘Queen days’: Brian May reflects on his rock ‘n’ roll journeyAcross his career both as a solo artist and with his band, May has worked with a host of artists including David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Status Quo and more.
  In a new piece with The Guardian where fans asked May questions, one wanted to know which artist he regretted not having the chance to work with.
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• London Grammar and CamelPhat team up on new track ‘Higher’

  22-07-2023 20:32 via nme.com
  
  London Grammar have teamed up with CamelPhat on a new track called ‘Higher’ – check it out below.
  The track is taken from a new remix collection that London Grammar was released yesterday (July 21).
  Discussing the release, vocalist Hannah Reid said: “All three of us grew up listening to electronic music.  I remember buying CDs from a vending machine at Fabric. When me Dan and Dot first met we bonded over so much music – from the most obscure to the most commerc
  
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• See Blondshell Showcase Acclaimed Debut Album on ‘CBS Mornings’

  22-07-2023 20:20 via rollingstone.com
  
  'Artist You Need to Know' Sabrina Teitelbaum performs "Joiner," "Dangerous" and "Cartoon Earthquake" for Saturday Sessions
  
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• Blondie’s Chris Stein pays tribute after death of daughter Akira

  22-07-2023 19:44 via nme.com
  
  Blondie guitarist Chris Stein has paid tribute to his daughter Akira, who passed away earlier this year.
  Stein announced the news in a Facebook post, revealing that Akira passed away from a drug overdose in May.
  “We lost our daughter and sister Akira at the end of May to an overdose. I’ve been posting as usual because it distracts from the heartbreak,” Stein told fans.
  “There are a lot of you I care for that didn’t know and even though it’s not like me to post
  
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• John Cooper Clarke awarded Freedom Of Salford

  22-07-2023 19:05 via nme.com
  
  John Cooper Clarke has been awarded the freedom of the city of Salford.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – John Cooper ClarkeThe legendary punk poet said he was “totally knocked out” by the honour, telling local councillors: “I’ve circumnavigated the globe ten times and coming back is always a treat but this one. Wow. Thank you everyone.
  “With me it was never a social experiment it was just a way of making a living and the social cons
  
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• Jason Aldean Addresses ‘Small Town’ Backlash at Cincinnati Show: ‘Cancel Culture Is a Thing’

  22-07-2023 18:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I love our country, I want to see it restored to what it once was before all this bullshit started happening to us," country singer tells crowd after "long-ass week" of controversy
  
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• Here’s Metallica’s James Hetfield covering Seal’s ‘Kiss From A Rose’, thanks to AI

  22-07-2023 18:18 via nme.com
  
  An AI generator has come up with a cover version of Seal‘s ‘Kiss From A Rose’, covered by Metallica frontman James Hetfield.READ MORE: In the age of AI Oasis, there’s no point being ordinaryIn recent months, a whole host of artificially generated cover versions have been shared online, seeing famous artists cover hit songs not in their traditional wheelhouse.
  Recently, we’ve been treated to The Beatles ‘covering’ The Beach Boys and a controversial &
  
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• There’s a Pavement joke in the new ‘Barbie’ movie

  22-07-2023 16:51 via nme.com
  
  Pavement get an unexpected mention in the new Barbie movie.READ MORE: ‘Barbie’ review: Greta Gerwig’s grown-up toy story is fantastic funThe joke is made during a montage where Kens start mansplaining to Barbies, with one referencing The Godfather and another talking about Stephen Malkmus‘ importance and how he relates to Lou Reed.
  The joke supposedly references director Greta Gerwig and co-writer Noah Baumbach’s own love of indie rock.
  When Pave
  
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• Kelsea Ballerini is 'working to protect' normalcy in her life

  22-07-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Kelsea Ballerini revealed her relationship with Chase Stokes has "been great".
  
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• Malaysian Music Fest Shut Down by Government After Matty Healy Comments

  22-07-2023 16:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  Ministry of Communications and Digital issues an "immediate cancellation directive" on remainder of Kuala Lumpur's Good Vibes fest after the 1975 singer slams country's anti-LGBTQ laws
  
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• Top Streaming Genres of 2023 So Far & Consumption Habits

  22-07-2023 15:16 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Luminate’s mid-year report reveals the top streaming genres thus far in 2023 and preferred consumption habits — with a few surprising reveals. Country music continues to increase in popularity among younger generations, becoming the fifth-most streamed music genre this year. The top streaming genres thus far in 2023 have been announced per the mid-year report […]
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• Watch Baby Queen’s video for new single ‘We Can Be Anything’

  22-07-2023 15:07 via nme.com
  
  Baby Queen has shared a brand new song and video – watch ‘We Can Be Anything’ below.READ MORE: Baby Queen: “It’s important for pop music to be saying something right now”The video was premiered on the Instagram page for Netflix show Heartstopper, which Baby Queen contributed the song ‘Colours Of You’ to in 2022.
  Discussing the idea behind the new song, Baby Queen said in a statement: “I’ve been having a prolonged existential crisis
  
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• Hot Night, Loud Guitars: New York’s Indie Show of the Summer

  22-07-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Backstage with Horsegirl, Lifeguard, Water From Your Eyes, and Iceage as they play Central Park
  
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• Fleetwood Mac announce ‘Rumours’ live album

  22-07-2023 14:34 via nme.com
  
  Fleetwood Mac are set to release a live album version of their seminal 1977 record ‘Rumours’.READ MORE: Christine McVie, 1943-2022: an eternal songbird ‘Rumours Live’ is set to drop on September 8 via Rhino and features recordings taken at a show at Los Angeles’ Forum, attended by nearly 20,000 fans on August 29, 1977. It was one of three shows at the Forum, which came at the end of their tour in support of the album that had been released earlier that year.
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• Quavo confirms release date and details for new album ‘Rocket Power’

  22-07-2023 13:50 via nme.com
  
  Quavo has confirmed a release date and full details of his forthcoming album, ‘Rocket Power’.READ MORE: Migos on the cover: “We show up with the goods and prove you wrong”The album was confirmed earlier this year, and has now been locked down for an August 14 release date.
  Announcing ‘Rocket Power’ in May, Quavo described the album as “my therapy” following the death of Migos bandmate Takeoff.
  “This album is a true reflection of how I fe
  
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• The 1975 banned from performing in Malaysia after Matty Healy criticises government and anti-LGBTQ laws during festival set

  22-07-2023 13:14 via nme.com
  
  The remainder of Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival has been cancelled after The 1975‘s Matty Healy criticised the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and its government on stage in their headlining set.
  The band has also been banned from performing in Malaysia, according to the country’s official agency responsible for approving filming and performance applications from foreign artists.
  During their headline set on Friday night (July 21), Healy called out the country’s anti-gay
  
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• Reading & Leeds 2023: Joel Dommett, Russell Kane and Fern Brady lead Alternative Stage line-up

  22-07-2023 12:07 via nme.com
  
  Reading & Leeds festivals have announced the comedy line-up for the Alternative Stage at the 2023 festivals – see the full list below.READ MORE: Reading Festival 2022 review: megastar headliners shake up end of summer celebrationThe twin festivals return to Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park from August 25-27, with Foals, Billie Eilish, The Killers, Sam Fender and Imagine Dragons all set to headline.
  The 1975 were also recently announced as last-m
  
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• Watch Drake and Central Cee’s new On The Radar freestyle

  22-07-2023 11:45 via nme.com
  
  Drake and Central Cee have shared a new radio freestyle for the New York-based On The Radar – check it out below.
  READ MORE: Central Cee – ‘23’ review: drill star finds himself on the brink of greatness
  The drill-based platform, which is hosted by Power 105.1 DJ Gabe P, has seen a host of artists including Ice Spice come through to share freestyles on the radio.
  In the latest edition, Drake took a day off from his ‘It’s All A Blur’ US tour
  
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• Primavera Sound will not return to Madrid in 2024

  22-07-2023 11:13 via nme.com
  
  Primavera Sound will not be returning to Madrid next year, its organisers have confirmed.READ MORE: Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 review: a comeback worth shouting about While the Spanish festival has taken place in Barcelona since 2001, this year was the first year that it became a dual-site event, with the same line-up playing both locations.
  Now, it has been confirmed that the festival will not take place in the Spanish capital next year following numerous issues with its inaugural edit
  
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• will.i.am excited for Britney Spears' comeback

  22-07-2023 09:59 via music-news.com
  
  will.i.am wants to work with Britney Spears again and can't wait for her to make a pop comeback.
  
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• 'He was one of the nicest human beings I've ever known': Billy Joel's tribute to Tony Bennett

  22-07-2023 09:44 via music-news.com
  
  Billy Joel has paid tribute to Tony Bennett as "one of the nicest human beings I've ever known" following his death at the age of 96, over 20 years after they collaborated on the 2001 album 'Playin' with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues'.
  
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• 'A career highlight...' Sir Elton John bursts with Glastonbury pride

  22-07-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Sir Elton John feels “so privileged” to have headlined Glastonbury's iconic Pyramid Stage.
  
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• Watch Drake and Central Cee Team Up for ‘On The Radar’ Freestyle

  22-07-2023 06:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  The duo appeared on the New York-based platform in a performance aired Friday
  
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• White House Secures Voluntary AI Safety Commitments from Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI

  22-07-2023 03:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The White House secures voluntary commitments from leading artificial intelligence companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI, to manage risks posed by AI. The White House is convening seven leading AI companies — Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI — to announce the securing of voluntary commitments from these companies to help manage risks […]
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• Spotify Premium Price Hike Coming to the US—Report

  22-07-2023 03:15 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The Wall Street Journal reports that Spotify Premium will see a price hike by $1 later this year. Spotify has withheld updating the price of its Premium subscription for several years now—even as competitors have gone up in price. YouTube Music, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music and Tidal have all seen various price increases to […]
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• New Vinyl Pressing Plant With a Focus on Indies Pops Up in Los Angeles

  22-07-2023 03:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A new vinyl pressing plant focusing on indies, Onyx Record Press, has opened up in Los Angeles with a plan to begin pressing vinyl as early as August. Onyx Record Press is a new vinyl pressing plant opening in Los Angeles County, the brainchild of LA-based DJ and producer, Drumcell. Based in the city of Arcadia, the […]
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• Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice Lead Star-Studded Barbie Soundtrack

  22-07-2023 00:46 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The Barbie Soundtrack has arrived with a cornucopia of stars, including Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, PinkPantheress, Nicki Minaj, and Ice Spice. The soundtrack for the forthcoming “Barbie” film has released less than a month after the complete track list was announced, featuring music by Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, PinkPantheress, Nicki Minaj, and Ice Spice. The Limited […]
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• David Guetta: AI Will ‘Win’ Over Human Creators

  22-07-2023 00:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  "You cannot fight with this," says the legendary DJ/producer, who thinks the role of human music-makers will come to revolve more around choosing the best of AI output. "It's impossible"
  
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• Taylor Swift’s 13 Management is Rarely Discussed — Now a Staffing Change Comes to Light

  22-07-2023 00:23 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Taylor Swift promotes a high-powered attorney to be general counsel of 13 Management in a rare staffing change to her closely-guarded Nashville-based company. Taylor Swift is promoting attorney Douglas Baldridge, a partner at Washington, D.C. law firm Venable, to be the new general counsel of her 13 Management company, replacing Jay Schaudies, who is retiring. This shift […]
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• Roger Waters Teases ‘Money’ Rework Ahead of ‘The Dark Side of the Moon Redux’ Release

  22-07-2023 00:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Roger Waters teases a rework of the Pink Floyd classic ‘Money’ ahead of ‘The Dark Side of the Moon Redux’ release on October 6. Roger Waters has confirmed October 6, 2023, as the release date for The Dark Side of the Moon Redux, an ambitious reinterpretation of the acclaimed album, fifty years since the original Pink […]
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