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• Elliot Page Says Christopher Nolan’s Script for ‘The Odyssey’ Left Him ‘Breathless’

  06-08-2026 09:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  The actor described the box office-breaking film as "so complex, so massive, and with this tremendous engine and heart"
  
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• Indie-Focused Exceleration Music Inks Partnership with Christian Hip-Hop Label Reach Records

  11-08-2026 23:17 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Indie-focused global record company Exceleration Music has announced a far-reaching strategic partnership with Atlanta-based Christian hip-hop label Reach Records.
  Exceleration Music, a global record company focused on independent labels and artists, has announced a far-reaching strategic partnership with Atlanta-based Christian hip-hop label Reach Records. Reach Records will receive global physical and digital distribution through Exceleration’s in-house distri
  
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• John Oliver Famously Ripped Live Nation/Ticketmaster to Shreds—Now He’s Using Live Nation/Ticketmaster for His Upcoming Comedy Tour

  11-08-2026 22:45 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
  John Oliver famously lambasted Live Nation/Ticketmaster for its “chokehold” on live entertainment. Now, he’s selling tickets for his comedy tour using Ticketmaster.
  In 2022, comedian John Oliver famously dumped on Live Nation and Ticketmaster during a segment on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” He accused the live entertainment conglomerate of having a “chokehold” on the industry, ho
  
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• Graham Coxon recalls Madonna walking into the studio while Blur were making ’13’ with “genius” William Orbit

  11-08-2026 22:36 via nme.com
  
  Graham Coxon has recalled Madonna unexpectedly walking into the studio while Blur were recording ’13’ with the late producer William Orbit.READ MORE: William Orbit, 1956-2026: musical maverick who produced era-defining hits for Madonna, Blur and All SaintsOrbit died at his home on July 23 at the age of 69, with news of his passing announced on August 7. No cause of death has been shared.
  In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Coxon reflected on the producer’
  
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• Kennedy Center to Cover $250,000 Legal Fees of Jazz Musician Who Protested Trump Takeover

  11-08-2026 21:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  The organization tried to sue Chuck Redd for backing out of an annual Christmas eve gig, but a judge dismissed the suit in June
  
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• Otoboke Beaver apologise for throwing guitar and hospitalising fan

  11-08-2026 21:28 via nme.com
  
  Otoboke Beaver have apologised after guitarist Yoyoyoshie threw her guitar into a crowd in Osaka, striking and injuring a fan.READ MORE: Otoboke Beaver: “I think it’s wonderful that there’s no other band that sounds like us”The incident took place during a show by the Japanese punk band’s show at Umeda Club Quattro in Osaka back in April, with a member of the audience being hospitalised, requiring seven stitches
  
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• Charli XCX Sang With the Strokes? Cool

  11-08-2026 21:27 via rollingstone.com
  
  Music, Fashion, Film is not a rock album, no matter what she winkingly suggested on its lead single — but this Outside Lands moment sure was
  
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• Beyoncé Hit with Lawsuit Over Allegedly Unauthorized Sample

  11-08-2026 20:37 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Beyoncé is being sued over an allegedly unauthorized sample on her 2022 hit “Alien Superstar” from Renaissance.
  A lawsuit has been filed against Beyoncé for allegedly using an unauthorized sample in the track “Alien Superstar” from her 2022 album, Renaissance. The filing claims that Beyoncé sampled a “spoken-word introduction” and that her team failed to license the sample before releasing the album.
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• Morrissey and Johnny Marr have both worked on new rare vinyl release from The Smiths

  11-08-2026 20:30 via nme.com
  
  Morrissey and Johnny Marr have both helped to create a rare new seven-inch release from The Smiths, as part of an upcoming Rough Trade boxset.
  The legendary London independent label will release its second volume of newly printed classic singles, titled ‘Rough Trade 45s: Volume 2’, on October 30. It will comprise tracks from The Fall, Aztec Camera, Mazzy Star, Scritti Politti, Robert Wyatt and more, and the boxset will be limited to j
  
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• Ibiza Considers a Ban on New Clubs and Venues to ‘Contain Existing Nightlife’

  11-08-2026 19:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Ibiza officials consider proposals that would ban any new nightclubs from opening there, in an effort to “contain the existing nightlife.”
  Ibiza has reached its limit on nightclubs, according to the island’s government.
  Mariano Juan, Vice President of Ibiza’s self-governing council, the Consell d’Elvissa, announced plans to put a ban on any new nightclubs opening on the island. According to a report from Periodico de Ibiza, Juan a
  
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• Noah Kahan Tees Up Second ‘Folk and Fairways’ Charity Show and Golf Tournament

  11-08-2026 19:38 via rollingstone.com
  
  The two-day event will take place in Stowe, Vermont, this September
  
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• Spotify Details Plan to Label AI Artists

  11-08-2026 19:24 via rollingstone.com
  
  People will have the opportunity to self-disclose with an "AI Persona" badge. Otherwise, the streaming giant will start identifying and tagging relevant profiles
  
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• Blur’s Graham Coxon Remembers William Orbit: ‘This Genius Tinged With Madness’

  11-08-2026 19:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  The guitarist shares his memories of collaborating with the late producer on 1999's 13, the experimental album that also included "Tender" and "Coffee & TV"
  
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• Spotify Announces ‘AI Persona’ Label for Artist Profiles That Don’t ‘Represent a Real Person’ —

  11-08-2026 18:26 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify’s AI Persona and Likely AI Persona badges. Photo Credit: Spotify
  Millions of machine-generated tracks – and more than a few listener complaints – later, Spotify is officially set to begin labeling AI artist profiles.
  The DSP formally disclosed the incoming labels and the policy particulars thereof today. At present, one can self-disclose that an artist page “does not represent a real person.” And beginning on mobile devices in mid-September, Spotify will the
  
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• Spotify Announces ‘AI Persona’ Label for Artist Pages That Don’t ‘Represent a Real Person’ — Complete With Manual Profile Reviews, an Appeal Process, and More

  11-08-2026 18:26 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify’s AI Persona and Likely AI Persona badges. Photo Credit: Spotify
  Millions of machine-generated tracks – and more than a few listener complaints – later, Spotify is officially set to begin labeling AI artist profiles.
  The DSP formally revealed the incoming labels and the policy particulars thereof today. At present, one can self-disclose that an artist page “does not represent a real person.” And starting on mobile in mid-September, Spotify will then identify
  
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• Why Was It So Hard for Sam Cooke’s Grandkids to Drop a Soul Album?

  11-08-2026 18:08 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Womack Sisters will finally release a self-titled, tour-de-force debut album that carries their family legacy
  
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• Travis Barker reveals daughter Alabama had premonition before his 2008 plane crash

  11-08-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  Travis Barker had an "awful feeling" before getting on the "really small" private jet.
  
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• Beyoncé sued for alleged copyright infringement over Alien Superstar

  11-08-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  Beyoncé has been accused of failing to clear the spoken-word sample at the beginning of Alien Superstar.
  
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• Taylor Swift to Be Inducted Into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

  11-08-2026 17:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  Swift will join the likes of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson when she is honored later this year alongside Lyle Lovett
  
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• Taylor Swift to Be Inducted in Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

  11-08-2026 17:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  Swift will join the likes of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson when she is honored later this year alongside Lyle Lovett
  
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• DJ Shadow announces 30th anniversary reissue and tour of the classic ‘Endtroducing’

  11-08-2026 17:49 via nme.com
  
  DJ Shadow is rereleasing his classic album ‘Endtroducing’ and heading on tour to celebrate its 30th anniversary.READ MORE: DJ Shadow – ‘Our Pathetic Age’ review: a muddled concept album rescued by powerhouse guestsReleased in September 1996, the record was the debut from the American DJ and record producer, and marked a milestone in instrumental hip-hop.
  Blending influences from rock, psychedelia, jazz and more, ‘Endtroducing’ was recorded between DJ Sha
  
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• Amy Helm Allegedly Caused $2 Million in Damages to Levon Helm Studios, Lawsuit Claims

  11-08-2026 17:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Woodstock venue’s new leadership team claims Levon Helm’s daughter was behind “millions of dollars of self-dealing transactions” during her tenure as president
  
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• Amy Helm Allegedly Caused $2 Million in Damages to Levon Helm Studio, Lawsuit Claims

  11-08-2026 17:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Woodstock venue’s new leadership team claims Levon Helm’s daughter was behind “millions of dollars of self-dealing transaction” during her tenure as president
  
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• Spotify team up with Reading & Leeds 2026 to help fans discover new favourite artists

  11-08-2026 17:02 via nme.com
  
  Reading & Leeds 2026 have teamed up with Spotify to help fans discover new artists they’ll love at the festival through personalised playlists based on their listening habits.READ MORE: Reading & Leeds boss talks biggest-ever arena overhaul and “strength of UK and Irish music” on line-up: “We’re buzzing with ideas for the future”The new launch comes just over two weeks before this year’s festival kicks off, featuring headline performances from Fl
  
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• 50 Years Ago Today: The Ramones Took on the Punk Skeptics at Their West Coast Debut

  11-08-2026 16:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  Despite enormous buzz in New York and London, the Ramones faced some resistance when they arrived in Los Angeles for a couple of gigs at the Roxy in August 1976
  
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• Tom Waits announces 50th anniversary vinyl reissue of ‘Small Change’ with rare archive footage

  11-08-2026 16:25 via nme.com
  
  Tom Waits has shared rare archive footage to announce a vinyl reissue of ‘Small Change’ to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
  The fourth studio album from the iconic US singer-songwriter dropped in 1976 and went on to become a favourite among fans, featuring songs ‘Tom Traubert’s Blues’, ‘Step Right Up’ and ‘The Piano Has Been Drinking’. The acclaimed LP also saw Waits’ now-iconic voice reach full maturity, blending inspiration from Americ
  
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• Jess Williamson Is Caught Between Texas and L.A., and She’s Learning to Love It

  11-08-2026 15:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  On A Mile South of Heaven, produced by Shooter Jennings, the Texas-born singer-songwriter finds happiness away from the cycles of "compare and despair"
  
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• Tooth announce autumn 2026 UK tour

  11-08-2026 15:40 via nme.com
  
  Tooth have announced their autumn 2026 UK tour.READ MORE: Tooth are channelling youthful confusion into supersized grunge anthemsThe London grunge quartet will be embarking on a lengthy tour in support of their debut EP, ‘Restless In Bloom’.
  It will include the group’s largest headline show to date, taking place at London’s The Garage on October 27. They’ll also stop by Newcastle, Manchester, Swansea, Brighton and more throughout their tour, wrapping up with a final
  
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• Nia Archives leads line-up for official All Points East London 2026 after-party

  11-08-2026 15:22 via nme.com
  
  The line-up for the official All Points East London 2026 after-party has been revealed, with Nia Archives leading the way.READ MORE: Nia Archives – ‘Emotional Junglist’ review: Bradford’s dance upstart ramps up the passionThe intimate, one off gig will take place at the Colour Factory nightclub in Hackney Wick on Saturday August 29 – just after Tyler, The Creator’s headlining show down the road at All Points East in Victoria Park.
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• Charli XCX releases $25 ‘Angel’ tickets for ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ North American tour

  11-08-2026 15:17 via nme.com
  
  Charli XCX is releasing a limited number of $25 (£18.50) tickets for her ‘Music, Fashion, Film‘ North American tour.READ MORE: Charli XCX – ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ review: a snapshot of stardom from a true modern artistThe ‘Angel Tickets’, which were revealed during her US tour announcement in June, are priced at $20 (£14.82) with a $5 (£3.70) service charge (plus applicable taxes), are non-transferable and available only in pairs w
  
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