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• SZA teases unreleased song in ‘Snooze’ music video preview

  13-08-2023 19:34 via nme.com
  
  SZA has teased an unreleased song in a new behind-the-scenes clip for her upcoming music video for ‘Snooze’.READ MORE: SZA live in New York City: a star-studded spectacle at The GardenIn the clip shared to Instagram late Saturday (August 12), which appears to show the R&B sensation dancing intimately for a cyborg, a new song plays atop the footage.
  “Bts from snooze video but not snooze audio,” she wrote. In a follow-up preview clip the singer hugs a man in a shadowy p
  
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• Alanis Morissette Sues Former Tour Manager, Alleges ‘Extortionate’ Threat Over Airport Drugs

  02-09-2026 00:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer's new lawsuit claims she is "the victim of a calculated blackmail campaign"
  
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• Tupac’s Family ‘Elated and Relieved’ After Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Conviction

  02-09-2026 00:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  "We honor Afeni Shakur — a mother whose strength and unshakable belief in her son's truth carried this fight long before any of us knew where it would lead," the rapper's sister said in a statement
  
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• Villano Antillano’s Biggest Move Yet

  02-09-2026 00:20 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Puerto Rican rapper takes a sonic leap on her new album Ante el Umbral del Peligro No Siento Temor, a powerful look at migration, self-discovery, and transformation
  
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• Jason Isbell Claims Suno Used Artists’ Identities to Train AI ‘Without Consent’ in New Lawsuit

  01-09-2026 23:23 via rollingstone.com
  
  The complaint claims the AI music company "exploits" and profits from those personal attributes in violation of right-of-publicity laws
  
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• Little Grandad announce anticipated debut album ‘Speak Softly, Son’ with harmonic single ‘Tiny Feet’

  01-09-2026 22:35 via nme.com
  
  Little Grandad have announced their debut album, ‘Speak Softly, Son’, and shared the harmonic new single ‘Tiny Feet’ – check it out below.READ MORE: Little Grandad: the alt-country band speeding towards stardomThe London band will release their first full-length record on January 22, 2027, and fans can pre-order/pre-save their copy here.
  The album has been produced by Kev Jones of Wunderhorse, and 
  
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• BMG and Concord Officially Consummate Their Marriage — Here’s the Confirmed Leadership Team

  01-09-2026 22:28 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  BMG and Concord announce the successful completion of their merger, confirming a new leadership team and a bright path forward.
  Today, BMG and Concord announced the completion of their highly anticipated merger, creating a new global music company on par with the majors with the scale and expertise to bring greater opportunities to its artists. The transaction, first announced in late April, has now received all required regulatory approvals. Nashville will host the company&rsq
  
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• Tears for Fears’ Roland Orzabal Sows the Seeds of Life in Bestselling ‘Astrological‘ Memoir

  01-09-2026 22:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  “I’m not fame-hungry," the Eighties hitmaker says. "For me, it’s always about understanding the world within."
  
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• More Data Points to a CD Revival — But Is It a Real Comeback or a Sugar High?

  01-09-2026 22:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  New RIAA figures released this morning are reigniting a familiar question: are CDs actually staging a comeback, or is the format riding a temporary sales bump?
  According to the RIAA’s newly released H1 2026 mid-year report, U.S. recorded music revenue reached nearly $6 billion in the first half of the year, with physical formats a standout contributor. Physical revenue climbed 25.9% year-over-year to $731.5M. CDs posted a 58.6% year-over-year revenue jump to $171.1
  
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• More Data Points to a CD Revival — But Is It a Real Comeback, or a Sugar High?

  01-09-2026 22:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Mick Haupt
  New RIAA figures released this morning are reigniting a familiar question: are CDs actually staging a comeback, or is the format riding a temporary sales bump?
  According to the RIAA’s newly released H1 2026 mid-year report, U.S. recorded music revenue reached nearly $6 billion in the first half of the year, with physical formats a standout contributor. Physical revenue climbed 25.9% year-over-year to $731.5M. CDs posted a 58.6% year-over-year revenue jump to $171.1
  
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• Rep. Thomas Massie Names 14 ‘Epstein Co-Conspirators’ That Should Be Investigated, Including Musician Ramsey Elkholy

  01-09-2026 22:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY)
  Rep. Thomas Massie named alleged Epstein co-conspirators on the House floor amid his launch of a major push for the ‘Epstein Files Transparency Act II’.
  Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has continuously pushed for the release of files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over the last several years, and now he’s making an even bigger push with the launch of a signature drive for the “Epstein Files Transparency Act II.” On
  
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• Rep. Thomas Massie Names 14 ‘Epstein Co-Conspirators’ He Says Should Be Investigated, Proposes ‘Epstein Files Transparency Act II’

  01-09-2026 22:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY)
  Rep. Thomas Massie named alleged Epstein co-conspirators on the House floor amid his launch of a major push for the Epstein Files Transparency Act II.
  Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has continuously pushed for the release of files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over the last several years, and now he’s making an even bigger push with the launch of a signature drive for the “Epstein Files Transparency Act II.” On the House flo
  
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• Yeah Yeah Yeahs announce ‘Hidden In Pieces Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ album release

  01-09-2026 21:32 via nme.com
  
  Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced the release of their new live album, ‘Hidden In Pieces Live At The Royal Albert Hall’.READ MORE: Yeah Yeah Yeahs: every album ranked in order of greatnessThe album is available to stream now, with an expanded digital edition, as well as vinyl and CD versions, set to follow on October 23. Fans can pre-order those here. The first 250 vinyl orders will also receive a photograph signed by all three band members.
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• Sony Music Japan is Suddenly the Largest Shareholder in GungHo Online Entertainment

  01-09-2026 21:32 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Sony Music Japan will acquire a 23.29% stake in video game developer GungHo Online Entertainment, making Sony Music the company’s largest shareholder.
  GungHo Online Entertainment, the Japanese video game developer best known for its massive mobile hit Puzzle & Dragons, has a new primary shareholder. Sony Music Entertainment Japan will acquire a 23.29% stake in the company through an off-market bilateral transaction from major shareholder SON Fi
  
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• Suno Faces Yet Another Multimillion-Dollar Copyright Lawsuit — This Time from Latin Label Gerencia 360 —

  01-09-2026 21:28 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A live performance from Giovanny Ayala, whose recordings and compositions were allegedly used to train Suno without authorization. Photo Credit: Petruss
  Another day, another high-stakes copyright lawsuit against Suno – this time from Latin label and publisher Gerencia 360, which is accusing the AI music platform of infringing on hundreds of compositions and recordings.Founded by Luis del Villar 13 years back, Burbank-based Gerencia submitted its straightforward complaint to a California fe
  
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• Suno Faces Yet Another Multimillion-Dollar Copyright Lawsuit — This Time from Latin Label Gerencia 360

  01-09-2026 21:28 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A live performance from Giovanny Ayala, whose recordings and compositions were allegedly used to train Suno without authorization. Photo Credit: Petruss
  Another day, another high-stakes copyright lawsuit against Suno – this time from Latin label and publisher Gerencia 360, which is accusing the AI music platform of infringing on hundreds of compositions and recordings.Founded by Luis del Villar 13 years back, Burbank-based Gerencia submitted its straightforward complaint to a California fe
  
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• Suno Faces Yet Another Multimillion-Dollar Copyright Lawsuit — This Time from Latin and Regional Mexican Label Gerencia

  01-09-2026 21:28 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A live performance from Giovanny Ayala, whose recordings and compositions were allegedly used to train Suno without authorization. Photo Credit: Petruss
  Another day, another high-stakes copyright lawsuit against Suno – this time from Latin label and publisher Gerencia 360, which is accusing the AI music platform of infringing on hundreds of compositions and recordings.Founded by Luis del Villar 13 years back, Burbank-based Gerencia submitted its straightforward complaint to a California fe
  
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• TikTok’s Global and US Song of the Summer is a Katy Perry Hit from 2011

  01-09-2026 20:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Katy Perry by Simon Wedege Petersen / CC by 3.0
  Katy Perry’s 2011 hit “The One That Got Away” has been claimed by a new generation on TikTok, becoming the Global and US Song of the Summer 2026.
  As the warm summer air turns crisp and cool on the cusp of fall, TikTok reveals its annual Songs of the Summer list, celebrating the musical trends that defined the season on the platform in 2026. Nostalgia reigns supreme once again on TikTok, and the top track of the summe
  
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• Wavves scrap collaborative album with Say Anything after Max Bemis faces allegations of messaging teen

  01-09-2026 20:30 via nme.com
  
  Wavves have scrapped their collaborative album with Say Anything after the latter’s frontman Max Bemis was accused of sending inappropriate and sexualised messages to a teenager.READ MORE: Wavves – ‘Hideaway’ review: San Diego garage-pop dons’ most original and varied work yetThe two bands’ 10-track collaborative record, ‘Cherry Soda’, had been scheduled for release on September 18 via I Surrender Record
  
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• Lizzo Stylist’s Lawsuit Against Singer’s Touring Company Shut Down by Judge

  01-09-2026 20:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  Judge rules Asha Daniels failed to identify conduct by employees that demonstrated “general hostility” to women in the workplace
  
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• Miley Cyrus announces new album ‘Bass Persuades’ and two Hollywood Bowl shows

  01-09-2026 19:35 via nme.com
  
  Miley Cyrus has announced her tenth studio album, ‘Bass Persuades’, alongside two headline shows at the Hollywood Bowl.READ MORE: Miley Cyrus – ‘Something Beautiful’ review: the post-genre popstar pulls off another big swingThe record is set to arrive on September 18 and will mark her first release through Atlantic Records. Pre-order/pre-save your copy here.
  It comes alongside the news that the singer will now be billed simply as Miley, and announcing the
  
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• New York’s Paley Center Is Going to Pull Back the Curtain on Country Songwriting

  01-09-2026 19:17 via rollingstone.com
  
  Southern Rounds: Bringing Nashville to New York, featuring artists like James Otto, is part of an expanded focus from the organization on music programming
  
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• What You Should Be Listening to, According to SZA

  01-09-2026 19:14 via rollingstone.com
  
  SZA has become a trusted music voice for her 23 million Instagram followers by keeping her finger on the pulse and sharing the artists she loves
  
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• Miley (No Last Name) Plans 10th Album, ‘Bass Persuades,’ Hollywood Bowl Dates

  01-09-2026 19:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  The artist teased the upcoming release with a 30-second instrumental video of her playing guitar
  
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• Miley Cyrus announces new album Bass Persuades

  01-09-2026 18:47 via music-news.com
  
  Grammy Award-winning global superstar Miley Cyrus has announced her highly anticipated tenth studio album, Bass Persuades
  
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• U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Approached $6 Billion in H1 2026 Amid Double-Digit Vinyl and CD Gains, RIAA Report Shows

  01-09-2026 18:43 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Thanks to solid paid streaming growth – and double-digit revenue hikes across vinyl, CDs, and sync alike – U.S. recorded music revenue is said to have approached $6 billion during 2026’s opening half.These and other recorded revenue figures come from the Recording Industry Association of America’s newly released H1 2026 report. According to that breakdown, which once again reflects wholesale value as opposed to estimated retail value, the U.S. music ind
  
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• Journey Brought Out Hugo Valenti for a Second Time — And This Time He Nailed It

  01-09-2026 18:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  The longtime tribute band singer once again sang with Journey at a show in Japan, fronting the group on “Faithfully” and the 1981 deep cut “Keep on Runnin’”
  
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• Journey Brought Out Hugo Valenti For a Second Time – And This Time He Nailed It

  01-09-2026 18:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  The longtime tribute band singer once again sang with Journey at a show in Japan, fronting the group on "Faithfully" and the 1981 deep cut "Keep on Runnin'"
  
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• Mark the Spot, Episode 2: Fashion

  01-09-2026 18:24 via rollingstone.com
  
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• Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster insists he will 'come back stronger than ever' after operation

  01-09-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  Rod Stewart was forced to cancel the remaining dates on his 2026 North American tour in August to recover from a routine coronary stent procedure.
  
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