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Miranda Lambert Checks In to “Sunset Marquis”

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:29:27 EDT

Newest Preview of Crisco Out Now - - Ahead of Oct. 2 Album Release via MCA - - Pre-Order / Pre-Save HERE - - Miranda Lambert continues to unveil her highly anticipated new album with today's release of “Sunset Marquis.” The dreamy, California-soaked song adds another vibrant layer to the joyful creative spirit at the heart of Crisco, arriving October 2 via MCA. Listen HERE and pre-order / pre-save the album HERE. - - Written by Lambert alongside co-producer Jesse Fr...

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Technics announces special vinyl DJ set by ¥�U$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the SL-1200 Series

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:04:30 EDT

Technics is pleased to announce a special vinyl DJ set featuring globally acclaimed DJ ¥�U$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U played at Tokyo's iconic landmark Tokyo Tower, in celebration of the upcoming 55th anniversary of the legendary SL-1200 Series in 2027. - - The performance will premiere globally on August 18, 2026, on RA Live, via the YouTube channel of Resident Advisor, one of the world's leading electronic music platforms. - - The YouTube link included in this announcement will direct users to RA's off...

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New Investment To Support The Future Of Prague's Leading Live Venues

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:20:48 EDT

KEY TAKEAWAYS - - - • Live Nation's largest investment in Central and Eastern Europe to date reflects the region's growing importance as a vibrant market for live entertainment - • The partnership with PPF will support long-term investment across O2 arena, O2 Universum and Forum Karl�n, improving the experience for fans, artists and event organisers - • The venues will remain open to all artists and promoters, with the existing management teams staying in place - - - Live Nation has...

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Multi-Platinum Texas Singer & Songwriter Dylan Gossett Announces Sophomore Album Ramblin' Arriving September 25th

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 18:56:06 EDT

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE RAMBLIN' HERE - - WATCH RAMBLIN' ALBUM TRAILER HERE - - LISTEN TO “LOVING YOU LIKE THAT” HERE - - Multi-Platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Dylan Gossett reveals his highly anticipated sophomore album, Ramblin', will be released September 25th via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records. Alongside the announcement, Gossett unveils the album's newest single, “Loving You Like That” today. - - Pre-order / pre-save Ramblin' here, and listen to...

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8.08 Week Returns for Its 3rd Annual Celebration

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 06:21:14 EDT

We're celebrating two years of DJs having an official home on Twitch via the DJ Program with the return of 8.08 Week. Get ready for seven days of fire sets from your fav DJs, unlockable badges and emotes, and opportunities to get discovered by new fans, this Aug 7 - 14. - - DJs! Go live throughout the week to get discovered by new fans and unlock the Volume Up Badge. Stream 4 hours in the DJ Category while enrolled in the DJ Program to earn yours. Badges will be granted the week of 8/17. - ...

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Elvis Costello's Debut My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition) Box Set Out October 2

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:07:47 EDT

EXPANDED 5-CD SET TELLS THE STORY OF HOW “DECLAN MACMANUS” BECAME “D.P. COSTELLO” WHO BRIEFLY VANISHED BEFORE REAPPEARING AS, “ELVIS COSTELLO”. - - THIS COLLECTION FEATURES 104 TRACKS, 52 OF THEM PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SONGS, DEMOS, OUTTAKES AND LIVE PERFORMANCES. THE 2026 REMASTER OF ORIGINAL ALBUM IS FROM PATHWAY STUDIOS MASTER REELS - - COSTELLO PROVIDES A NEW 72-PAGE ESSAY WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY NICK LOWE, JOHN MCFEE, GREGG GELLER, BILL FLANAGAN, WARREN ZANES, ROSANNE CASH, PETER WOLF...

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American Girl® and Country Music Superstar Megan Moroney Team Up for All-New Collection

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:33:31 EDT

Mattel. Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) and American Girl® are bringing beautiful things to center stage with country music superstar Megan Moroney, unveiling an all-new collaboration inspired by the power of dreaming big. Timed to Moroney's first-ever arena tour, the American Girl x Megan Moroney collection brings her signature country-pop style to life through an exclusive lineup of doll fashions and accessories available from American Girl, with an all-new 18-inch American Girl x Megan Moroney doll a...

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Greta Van Fleet Release New Single “Saw You Stand” Today

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:16:38 EDT

Announce New Album Palace for the People - - Set for Release October 9 – PRE-SAVE HERE - - Sold-Out Intimate Chicago Underplay Tonight at the Metro in Chicago - - LISTEN : WATCH - “SAW YOU STAND” - - PRE-SAVE/ADD - “PALACE FOR THE PEOPLE” (ALBUM) - - GRAMMY® Award-winning rock and roll band Greta Van Fleet today unveil their powerful new ballad, “Saw You Stand,” available everywhere now via Republic Records. The release comes with news of their highly anticipated f...

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Morgan Wallen Closes Out 2026 Still the Problem Tour, Selling Out All 23 Stadium Shows Across 12 Cities

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 12:46:56 EDT

Following the release of his highly-anticipated track “Been By Now” and Saturday's sold-out tour finale at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, Morgan Wallen has officially concluded the Still The Problem Tour. Across 23 sold-out stops at 12 North American stadiums, the tour saw shows at iconic venues including Bryant-Denny Stadium, Soldier Field, U.S. Bank Stadium, Allegiant Stadium, Michigan Stadium, University of Clemson's Memorial Stadium and Lincoln Financial Field. - - Alo...

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iHeartMedia Spotlights New Music from Beyonc� and Ariana Grande; Names STELLA LEFTY and FLO as Latest 'On The Verge' Artists

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:55:07 EDT

iHeartMedia highlighted new music and artists alike recently with special programming. - - Beyonc� 's new single “MORNING DEW (DONK)” was featured as an iHeartRadio Spotlight across all iHeartRadio R&B stations while several songs from Ariana Grande 's new album “petal” were featured in New Music Friday slots across all iHeartRadio CHR stations. - - This summer, iHeartMedia named STELLA LEFTY and FLO as the latest 'On The Verge' artists, with singer-songwriter STELLA LEFTY featured acros...

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Benny Blanco Enlists Selena Gomez and Becky G for the Cumbia-Charged World of “Te Olvido (La La)”

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:41:52 EDT

PRE-SAVE HERMOSO HERE - - Today, 12x GRAMMY-nominated artist, songwriter and producer benny blanco shares his latest single, “Te Olvido (La La),” alongside GRAMMY-nominated Selena Gomez and Becky G. Arriving as the latest preview of his forthcoming studio album, Hermoso, the track finds benny blanco at the intersection of cumbia and pop alongside two of pop's biggest global superstars. - - Crafted around a booming cumbia pulse, “Te Olvido (La La)” leans fully into the genre's...

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Now Playing Brings Music Sharing to Snap Map

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:20:52 EDT

We're introducing Now Playing on Snap Map, a new way for Snapchatters to share what they're listening to with friends. Snap Map is already one of the most popular maps on mobile, with more than 450M people using it each month, and Now Playing adds a new layer of expression to the experience. - - Starting with Spotify, Snapchatters can link their account, choose who can see their listening activity, discover songs through the people they already talk to every day, and save tracks to Spot...

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The Beatles Rubber Soul New Special Edition Out October 2

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:42:59 EDT

LISTEN HERE - - Today, UMG and Apple Corps Ltd. are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of an expanded Special Edition of The Beatles ' landmark 1965 album Rubber Soul. Newly mixed by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell, the collection presents the album in stunning new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, alongside the original mono mix, the original Capitol U.S. Album version, and expanded with previously unreleased session recordings and home demos, and the cont...

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MGK and Yuki Chiba Unite for New Single “JJK”

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:10:22 EDT

WATCH HERE - - GRAMMY-nominated recording artist mgk and acclaimed Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba unite on their new collaborative single, “JJK,” available now alongside its official music video, directed by Sam Cahill. - - Built around the chemistry between both artists, “JJK” showcases mgk and Yuki Chiba trading verses over a hard-hitting production that bridges their distinct styles. Directed by Sam Cahill, the accompanying visual finds the pair roaming through a Japanese-inspired temple,...

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The LEGO Group and Olivia Rodrigo kick off worldwide vinyl hunt after surprising fans at iconic LA record store

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:24:32 EDT

- - • Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum global superstar Olivia Rodrigo surprised 100 fans at an intimate event inside Licorice Pizza Records, sharing stories and chatting with fans about her new LEGO® Editions collection before dropping a second surprise - • The event marked the beginning of a worldwide LEGO® Editions x Olivia Rodrigo Vinyl Hunt, where 333 limited-edition brick-built LEGO Vinyls are being hidden across record stores throughout the world for Livies to find. - - • Featur...

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Kiefer Announces Sept. 25 Release of Memory Bomb Pianist's Solo Debut for Blue Note Features Collaborators Including Carrtoons, Shibo, Nate Smith, Walter Smith III, Cisco Swank, Rae Khalil, Relyae, Amber Navran, Erick the Architect, Tony Stone & Planet Giza

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:11:36 EDT

LISTEN TO THE LEAD SINGLE “NEWLEVELS NEWDEVILS” - - FEATURING TONY STONE, ERICK THE ARCHITECT & CARRTOONS - - Kiefer has announced the Sept. 25 release of Memory Bomb , the pianist's solo debut for Blue Note Records which he produced with his longtime collaborators Shibo and CARRTOONS. The album—which is introduced today with the lead single “NewLevels NewDevils” featuring Tony Stone, Erick The Architect, and CARRTOONS—also features special guests including Nate Smith, W...

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Lil Baby Flexes His Fashion Evolution in Cinematic “Dead Fresh” Music Video

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:49:42 EDT

WATCH THE “DEAD FRESH” VIDEO HERE - - Grammy-Award winner Lil Baby releases the official music video for his summer heater, “Dead Fresh.” Directed by previous collaborator Kid Art, the cinematic visual takes the global superstar's fashion game to new heights with several sharp, crisp looks from world-class designers – he serves a tennis ensemble of a Victor Victor x Eric Emanuel jacket and shorts paired with Prada shoes, commands the golf course in a Jacquemus collared shirt, Bottega...

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Spotify's Greasy Tunes Nairobi Brings the City's Soundtrack to Life

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:42:17 EDT

What happens when a familiar, everyday space becomes a stage for music, conversation, and community? That's the idea behind Greasy Tunes, Spotify's multi-week residency in Nairobi that brings Kenya's listening culture off the playlist and into the real world. - - Inspired by the original concept of transforming a classic “greasy spoon” cafe into a cultural hub, Spotify's Greasy Tunes Nairobi is a 12-day program at Nairobi's Heltz House, a community events space, with programming running J...

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Zara Larsson Brings Her Signature Style to Depop's New Global Campaign

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:26:46 EDT

GRAMMY ® nominated and global pop star Zara Larsson is bringing her summer energy and unmistakable sense of style to Depop. Launching today, the global resale marketplace unveils its newest campaign starring the multi-platinum artist in a playful four-part content series directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dave Meyers. Together, Depop and Larsson invite audiences into a world where personal style, creativity and secondhand fashion come together effortlessly. - - Built around the idea that life...

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Blanche Coady Delivers a Moving Story of Resilience, Music, and Hope That Inspires Dreams to Live On in “The Piano of Dreams”

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:27:54 EDT

Music has the power to inspire hope, heal hearts, and keep dreams alive. In “The Piano of Dreams,” Blanche Coady tells a heartfelt story about perseverance, patience, and believing that it is never too late for dreams to come true. - - The story follows Mimi, a young girl with a deep love for music. More than anything, she dreams of owning a piano. Although her family cannot afford one, Mimi never lets go of her passion. She practices on her neighbor's piano and continues to nurture her...

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Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves Honor John Coltrane with Stunning New Tribute Album Dedicated to You Featuring Marsalis' Acclaimed Quartet with Joey Calderazzo, Eric Revis & Justin Faulkner

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:31:28 EDT

LISTEN TO “THEY SAY IT'S WONDERFUL” - - Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves pay tribute to John Coltrane in celebration of the jazz legend's centennial with Dedicated to You , a stunning album that features the acclaimed saxophonist and his quartet of pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis and drummer Justin Faulkner performing with the great vocalist. Together they offer stunning new renditions of the six standards that appeared on the 1963 Impulse album John Coltr...

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Warner Music Group Corp. To Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, August 6, 2026

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:54:46 EDT

Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, for the third quarter ended June 30, 2026, and will hold an earnings conference call that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET. - - To access the conference call, please register here. Once registered, you will receive an email with unique dial in details with a PIN to join the call. We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. If you do not anticipate asking a question, we recommend joining via the...

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Masego Returns with New Album Fix Your Face

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:52:10 EDT

FEAT. BUJU BANTON, KEYSHIA COLE, LEON THOMAS, MUSIQ SOULCHILD & MORE - - OUT TODAY VIA CAPTIOL RECORDS - - LISTEN HERE - - FOCUS TRACK “HEAVEN” HONORS HIS UPBRINGING - - SOLD OUT BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB IN LOS ANGELES BEFORE RETURNING TO SOUTH AFRICA FOR TWO SHOWS - - BIGGEST HEADLINE TOUR TO DATE – 40+ DATE “FIX YOUR FACE” RUN OF SHOWS KICKING OFF THIS AUGUST - - Today, GRAMMY®-nominated artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Masego unveils his highly-anticipated third full-l...

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Sureel AI and Symphonic Distribution Unlock “Fair AI” Licensing Revenue for Symphonic Roster

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:54:10 EDT

Sureel AI and Symphonic Distribution today announced a partnership to add on to Symphonic's AI initiatives, aiming to unlock additional revenue streams for clients who choose to participate. - - Using Sureel AI's technology, which allows owners of compositions, lyrics and sound recordings to track their use in AI-generated content, Symphonic will enable the independent artists, labels and managers who use its services to participate in AI-driven revenue on transparent terms. - - The partners...

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Brandon Flowers Releases New Single “Paradise” off First Solo Album in over a Decade Thrasher Set for Release on August 21, 2026

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:05:07 EDT

Today, The Killers' Brandon Flowers – one of the most influential songwriters of the modern era – shares new single “Paradise,” the latest offering from his upcoming solo record THRASHER, out August 21, 2026 via Island Records. - - “Paradise” is an upbeat country track that pulls from Flowers' extended family working and aging in the casino ecosystem of Vegas. The release comes with a special live performance video “Paradise (Live From Historic RCA Studio A)”, filmed at Nashvil...

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David Goldsen Elevated to EVP, A&R for Warner Chappell Music

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:41:28 EDT

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) today announced the promotion of David Goldsen to Executive Vice President, A&R. Since joining the publisher in 2009, Goldsen has discovered and championed a diverse range of chart-topping songwriters, further expanding WCM's creative presence across both North America and Australia. Based at the company's Los Angeles headquarters, he will continue to report to Ryan Press, President, North America, WCM. - - Over the course of his 17-year career at WCM, Goldsen...

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Warner Music Group and NetEase Cloud Music Announce Strategic Multi-Year Licensing Renewal

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:15:05 EDT

Warner Music Group (WMG) and NetEase Cloud Music, a leading interactive music streaming service provider in China, today announced the renewal of their strategic licensing agreement. - - This multi-year extension deepens the long-standing partnership between the two companies, multiplying opportunities in China for WMG's artists and songwriters and offering NetEase Cloud Music's highly engaged user base new and enhanced ways of engaging with their music. - - The two companies will expand the...

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Washington, D.C. Advances Speculative Ticketing Ban as Part of Broader Reforms Protecting Fans, Artists, and Venues

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:22:13 EDT

This week, the Washington, DC City Council passed ticketing reforms that will protect fans, artists and venues. - - The following statement is attributable to Kelly Flanigan, President, Concerts, DC/ MD/ VA: - - “We applaud the D.C. City Council for protecting fans and artists by banning speculative ticketing, reaffirming all in pricing, and capping concert ticket resale prices. No one should be able to scam fans by listing tickets they don't have or by pretending to be legitimate ticket se...

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Casper Tng Takes a Victory Lap on “Trap 4 a Year II”

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:15:14 EDT

DOWNLOAD MEDIA ASSETS HERE - - LISTEN TO “TRAP 4 A YEAR II” HERE - - WATCH THE VIDEO HERE - - Following the Platinum certification of his breakout hit “The Market,” Casper TNG returns with “Trap 4 A Year II,” a hard-hitting new single and video that signals the start of his next chapter. Having captured the attention of audiences far beyond Toronto with one of the biggest Canadian rap songs of the year, the rapper wastes no time looking back, turning his focus toward Draft...

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Coco Jones Releases New Single “Body So Tea”

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:04:26 EDT

LISTEN : WATCH - - Download Hi-Res HERE - - Today GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter, and actress Coco Jones releases her new single “Body So Tea” via High Standardz / Def Jam Recordings – Listen HERE and watch visualizer HERE . - - Built around a playful, self-assured energy, “Body So Tea” emphasizes beauty and the importance of loving oneself. Produced by Stargate, Jasper and Hiddie, the record captures Coco in full command, delivering a sleek, quotable an...

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Spotify's Discovery-Driven Playlists Keep Your Weekly Music Rotation Feeling Fresh

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:38:33 EDT

Discovery has always been a core part of the Spotify experience. Whether you're diving into curated editorial playlists like Artists To Watch or using personalization features like DJ, there's always something new to explore. - - Playlists that refresh weekly—including Release Radar, New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, and Discover Weekly—take discovery even further, helping listeners stay on top of new releases, find breakout tracks before they go mainstream, and simply switch up their rotat...

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Retro revival: 18.8 million Brits own vintage music players

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:39:36 EDT

- - • New research reveals a fondness for retro, with just under a quarter (24%) of Brits owning a vinyl record player [1] - • Record players prove popular amongst the younger generations, with 18% of Gen Z (18-28-years-old) and 16% of Millennials (29-44-years-old) owning one - • Research also reveals ownership of other vintage music-related items include owning a Walkman or cassette player (12%) and vintage radio (10%) - • Other retro revivals include owning binoculars and analogue camera...

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Justin Bieber to Co-headline the First-Ever FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:05:25 EDT

Summary - - Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay also set to perform - - Produced by Global Citizen, to Raise Funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund - - Set to be Most Watched Halftime Show in History and the First Halftime Show to Create Impact for Children Around the World - - FIFA and Global Citizen announced that global superstar Justin Bieber has joined as a co-headliner of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunda...

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