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• Gigwell Purchases Two Assets From Jamplify

  19-09-2017 20:33
  
  San Franciso-based Gigwell, a management platform for booking agencies, today has announced the acquisition of Jamplify’s Ticket Counts Pro and...
  
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• Illinois Bans ‘Ghost Tickets,’ ‘Junk Fees,’ and Bot Purchases — Live Nation Voices Support, Says ‘No One Should Be Able to Scam Fans by Listing Tickets They Don’t Have’

  30-06-2026 23:26 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Chicago, Illinois. Photo Credit: Max Bender
  Illinois has become the latest state to tackle ticketing reform – including with measures targeting “ghost tickets,” bot-powered resale operations, and more.Governor JB Pritzker just recently signed those measures, technically part of a few distinct bills, into law. First up, HB 228 is designed to eliminate “hidden and misleading fees” on a variety of platforms.
  Though said platforms include ticketing sites, the example-ge
  
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• Rina Sawayama reveals she’s recorded “40 to 50” new songs over the last two years

  30-06-2026 22:45 via nme.com
  
  Rina Sawayama has revealed that she’s recorded “40 or 50” new songs over the last two years in an update posted to social media today (June 30).READ MORE: John Wick: Chapter 4 review: an all-action blockbuster that truly gives its allThe musician and actor gave the update in a new video, in which she also shared news of work on the upcoming John Wick spin-off, Caine.
  In the post, Sawayama said “we were long overdue for a catchup” and gave fans the update w
  
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• Rina Sawayama reveals she’s recorded “40 or 50” new songs over the last two years

  30-06-2026 22:45 via nme.com
  
  Rina Sawayama has revealed that she’s recorded “40 or 50” new songs over the last two years in an update posted to social media today (June 30).READ MORE: John Wick: Chapter 4 review: an all-action blockbuster that truly gives its allThe musician and actor gave the update in a new video, in which she also shared news of work on the upcoming John Wick spin-off, Caine.
  In the post, Sawayama said “we were long overdue for a catchup” and gave fans the update w
  
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• ‘Michael’ Officially the Biggest Biopic in History, Grossing $977M and Surpassing ‘Oppenheimer’

  30-06-2026 22:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson film is officially the highest-grossing biopic of all time, surpassing Oppenheimer after taking $977 million at the worldwide box office.
  The King of Pop was already crowned the biggest musical biopic of all time after surpassing 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Now, Lionsgate’s Michael is officially the highest-grossing biopic of any genre, surpassing Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film Oppenheimer after securing $977 million at the
  
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• ‘Michael’ Officially the Biggest Biopic in History, Grossing $977 Million and Surpassing ‘Oppenheimer’

  30-06-2026 22:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Lionsgate
  Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson film is officially the highest-grossing biopic of all time, surpassing Oppenheimer after taking $977 million at the worldwide box office.
  The King of Pop was already crowned the biggest musical biopic of all time after surpassing 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Now, Lionsgate’s Michael is officially the highest-grossing biopic of any genre, surpassing Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film Oppenheimer after securing $977 million at the
  
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• Primary Wave Music Backs Atticus Works with $100 Million Investment to Acquire and Promote Literary and Theatrical Catalogs

  30-06-2026 21:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Primary Wave x Atticus Works
  Atticus Works launches in a strategic partnership with Primary Wave Music to acquire and elevate iconic literary and theatrical catalogs.
  Atticus Works, a new literary and theatrical catalog acquisition company, has announced its launch in strategic partnership with leading independent publisher Primary Wave Music. The company acquires interests in literary and theatrical catalogs, partnering with authors, estates, and their advisors to unlock the full
  
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• Rapper Twista Pleads Guilty to Failing to Pay Taxes, Faces Possible Prison Time

  30-06-2026 21:22 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: @nuface (Instagram)
  Following an IRS investigation, rapper Twista pleads guilty to willfully failing to pay his taxes and could face up to five years in prison.
  Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay his income taxes. Now, he could face up to five years in prison. According to the IRS Criminal Investigations division, Twista failed to pay income taxes from 2019 to 2023 and owes more than $440,000 in back taxes.
  Last week, Twista, whose r
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo Inks LEGO Partnership—Multiple Sets Planned

  30-06-2026 21:19 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Olivia Rodrigo for LEGO
  Olivia Rodrigo teams up with the LEGO Group for a new collaboration, making her the first musician to receive multiple dedicated LEGO sets.
  The LEGO Group has teamed up with Olivia Rodrigo for a new collaboration featuring five collectible LEGO sets filled with references and looks from across the artist’s career. The collection showcases five new sets inspired by defining songs, symbols, and fan-favorite moments from across Olivia’s albums, incl
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo Assembles the Pieces On a Serious LEGO Partnership—With Multiple Sets In the Offing

  30-06-2026 21:19 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Olivia Rodrigo for LEGO
  Olivia Rodrigo teams up with the LEGO Group for a new collaboration, making her the first musician to receive multiple dedicated LEGO sets.
  The LEGO Group has teamed up with Olivia Rodrigo for a new collaboration featuring five collectible LEGO sets filled with references and looks from across the artist’s career. The collection showcases five new sets inspired by defining songs, symbols, and fan-favorite moments from across Olivia’s albums, incl
  
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• Fat Dog announce new album ‘Cancel Me (I’m Tired)’ and share propulsive title track

  30-06-2026 21:02 via nme.com
  
  Fat Dog have today (June 30) unveiled details of their new album, ‘Cancel Me (I’m Tired)’ and have shared its propulsive new title track – check it out below.READ MORE: Fat Dog on the cover and unleashed in AmericaThe track is the latest from the former NME Cover stars and follows on from last month’s release, ‘Go Fuck Urself‘.
  The band followed up their 2024 debut album ‘WOOF.’ with last summer’s rowdy standalone singles, ‘P
  
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• Billy Strings Sings for His Late Mother on New Album, ‘So Much for Goodbyes’

  30-06-2026 20:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer-guitarist processes the grief of losing his mom last year to a drug overdose
  
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• Billy Strings Sings for His Late Mother on New Album ‘So Much for Goodbyes’

  30-06-2026 20:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer-guitarist processes the grief of losing his mom last year to a drug overdose
  
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• What Will Be Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s First Dance Song?

  30-06-2026 20:17 via rollingstone.com
  
  From "Landslide" to "Thinking Out Loud," here are the top contenders
  
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• Bloc Party share “the sound of a new love flowering” on emotive new single ‘Love Bombs’

  30-06-2026 19:44 via nme.com
  
  Bloc Party have today (June 30) shared an emotive new single called ‘Love Bombs’ – you can listen to it below.READ MORE: Bloc Party on their new “disco heartbreak” album with Trevor Horn and being “at peace” with ‘Silent Alarm’It’s the latest track taken from their upcoming new album, ‘Anatomy Of A Brief Romance’, which they have previously described as their most personal record to date. ‘Anatomy Of A Brief Roman
  
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• Sony Music and Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment Beat ‘Alien Superstar’ Sample Suit — The ‘Plaintiff Lacks Standing to Prosecute This Case’

  30-06-2026 19:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  A federal court has tossed an infringement lawsuit filed against Sony Music, Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment, and others over an allegedly unauthorized sample in 2022’s “Alien Superstar.”Judge Mark Scarsi just recently dismissed the copyright and breach of contract complaint for lack of standing. And as is so often the case in rights-related disputes, the legal battle isn’t light on multifaceted background details.
  But in brief, plainti
  
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• Arcy Drive Make What They Call ‘Attic Rock.’ It’s Far From Sleepy

  30-06-2026 18:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  By leaning into the unexpected, the Long Island band is becoming a festival must-see: "When something throws off your equilibrium, that’s when the good stuff comes out," says singer Nick Mateyunas
  
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• Here’s what System Of A Down played as they kicked off their 2026 UK and European stadium tour in Sweden

  30-06-2026 17:58 via nme.com
  
  System Of A Down have kicked off their 2026 UK and European stadium tour in Sweden with a stacked 29-song setlist. Check it out below alongside footage and fan reactions.READ MORE: Daron Malakian tells us about his new Scars On Broadway album – and the chances of new System Of A DownThe first show of the European leg took place in Sweden last night (Monday June 29) at the Strawberry Arena in Solna, and comes ahead of the metal legends playing in France, Italy and Germany next month, as wel
  
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• Bob Dylan Hired a New Guitar Player, But Big Questions Linger

  30-06-2026 17:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  Up until this week, Dylan's new guitarist, Joel Paterson, had a weekly Monday night gig at the 150-seat Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago
  
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• Rudimental, Groove Armada and more set for Kaleidoscope Festival

  30-06-2026 17:00 via music-news.com
  
  Kaleidoscope Festival is returning to London's Alexandra Palace for the sixth year.
  
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• Muse are “trying to build a spaceship” for 2026 UK and European arena tour

  30-06-2026 16:51 via nme.com
  
  Muse have revealed that they have some ambitious plans for their 2026 UK and European tour, including “trying to build a spaceship”.READ MORE: Matt Bellamy on rediscovering his own muse: “I can’t live without music – that feeling came back to me on this album”The Devon space-rock icons released their 10th album ‘The Wow!’ Signal’ last week (Friday June 26) and are now gearing up for an arena tour across the UK and Europe this winter.
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• Peter Gabriel Recalls Early-Eighties Synth Sound on New ‘I Belong to the Sky’

  30-06-2026 16:38 via rollingstone.com
  
  Song will appear on artist’s upcoming o\i album
  
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• Peter Gabriel Recalls Early Eighties Synth Sound on New ‘I Belong to the Sky’

  30-06-2026 16:38 via rollingstone.com
  
  Song will appear on artist's upcoming o\i album
  
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• Watch Static Dress troll Outbreak Fest with fake surprise Title Fight set

  30-06-2026 16:04 via nme.com
  
  Static Dress trolled the crowd at last weekend’s Outbreak Fest, where they played a surprise set. Check out the footage below.Read More: Post-hardcore crew Static Dress are crafting a consummate creative worldThe Leeds post-hardcore band and recent NME Cover stars appeared at this year’s edition of the Manchester event unannounced on Saturday (June 27) in support of their second album, ‘Injury Episode’, which arrived last month.
  After fans had gathered to f
  
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• Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’ Bonus Tracks Are Finally Available on All Streaming Services

  30-06-2026 16:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  The three songs — including collaborations with James Blake and Blue Ivy Carter — were previously only on Tidal
  
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• See Mike Love and Al Jardine Play ‘Pet Sounds’ Deep Cuts on Their Separate Tours

  30-06-2026 15:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  Even the 60th anniversary of their landmark record couldn't force the two former bandmates back together onstage, but they're still honoring Pet Sounds in their own unique ways
  
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• Sara Bareilles: The Rolling Stone Interview

  30-06-2026 15:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  Ahead of her first new album in seven years, the singer-songwriter gives a revealing (and often hilarious) interview on grief, mental health, and avoiding the “big, bad pop monster”
  
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• Sara Bareilles: ‘I’m Terrified, but I’m Not Hiding’

  30-06-2026 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Ahead of her first new album in seven years, the singer-songwriter gives a revealing (and often hilarious) interview on grief, mental health, and avoiding the “big, bad pop monster”
  
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• Johnny Foreigner return with new album ‘Forwards!’ and thrashing single ‘The New Navigation’ ahead of UK tour

  30-06-2026 14:56 via nme.com
  
  Johnny Foreigner have announced their new album, ‘Forwards!’, with the single ‘The New Navigation’ and details of a UK tour. Find all the details below.
  The Birmingham indie band will release the record on September 4 via Alcopop! Records, following on from 2024’s ‘How To Be Hopeful’. Pre-order/pre-save here.
  They have described the forthcoming project as a “small collection of songs” about their home city. It comprises 10 full-length tracks,
  
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• YOASOBI confirms ‘Overwatch’ collab

  30-06-2026 14:54 via nme.com
  
  J-pop duo YOASOBI are coming to Overwatch for a new limited-time event.READ MORE: YOASOBI: the “ultimate J-pop unit” faces the worldStarting today (June 30) and running until July 20, players of first-person hero shooter Overwatch can get their hands on a number of cosmetics inspired by the music of YOASOBI.
  “We couldn’t work with YOASOBI without introducing some exciting new looks into the game,” reads a press release from game developers Activision Blizzard. &ldqu
  
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