Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel Live! Bandleader, Dies at 59
The saxophonist, who led the late-night show’s band since its 2003 inception, was also host Jimmy Kimmel’s childhood friend
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Cleto Escobedo III, leader of Jimmy Kimmel's house band, dies at 59
Escobedo had been leading Kimmel's house band since the show launched in 2003. The musician and the comedian were childhood friends in Las Vegas.
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Cleto Escobedo III, leader of Jimmy Kimmel's house band, dies at 59
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Micky Dolenz Announces ‘60 Years of the Monkees’ Tour
“I want to look back and share with the fans the sheer joy of what the Monkees accomplished — and what it all still means to so many,” says Dolenz
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Micky Dolenz Announces ‘60 Years of the Monkees’ Tour
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Adele to Star in New Tom Ford Movie
The British singer will make her feature film debut in the director’s adaptation of the Anne Rice novel Cry to Heaven
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Adele to Star in New Tom Ford Movie
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Inmate Pleads Not Guilty in Murder of Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins
Another man accused of killing singer and convicted pedophile refused to leave his cell for the hearing and did not enter a plea
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Inmate Pleads Not Guilty in Murder of Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins
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Villanelle Have Arrived to Bring Back the Glory Days of Nineties Grunge
They have yet to drop their debut EP, but the trio led by Gene Gallagher — son of Liam — are already generating big buzz all across the U.K.
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Villanelle Have Arrived to Bring Back the Glory Days of Nineties Grunge
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Daphni Announces New Album Butterfly, Shares Songs: Listen
Dan Snaith enlists his Caribou alter-ego for one of two new tracks, “Waiting So Long”
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Daphni Announces New Album Butterfly, Shares Songs: Listen
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Mandy, Indiana Announce New Album Urgh, Share New Song “Magazine”: Listen
The noise-rockers have signed to Sacred Bones for the I’ve Seen a Way follow-up, featuring billy woods on “Sicko!”
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Mandy, Indiana Announce New Album Urgh, Share New Song “Magazine”: Listen
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‘I’m Not FKA Twigs. I’m a Tiny Light Inside My Chest’
In the latest episode of the Rolling Stone Interview, the visionary artist talks about her adventurous new album, working with Nic Cage and North West, and her plans after a breakthrough year
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‘I’m Not FKA Twigs. I’m a Tiny Light Inside My Chest’
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Kings of Leon on All Those Slowed-Down 'Sex on Fire' Covers: 'It's Supposed to Be Raunchy'
The group's Caleb Followill talks about the enduring appeal of the song, covered by everyone from Beyoncé to Zac Brown Band
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Kings of Leon on All Those Slowed-Down 'Sex on Fire' Covers: 'It's Supposed to Be Raunchy'
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Little Feat Are Calling It Quits With Final Tour: ‘Everybody and Their Brother Is Retiring Now’
Co-founder Billy Payne and the long-running Americana jam band will launch a lengthy farewell tour next spring
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Little Feat Are Calling It Quits With Final Tour: ‘Everybody and Their Brother Is Retiring Now’
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Looks Like Tyler, the Creator is Joining Fortnite’s Icon Series
Tyler, the Creator is reportedly joining Fortnite’s Icon Series, hinting at a creative collaboration inspired by the artist’s varied music eras. Signs point to Tyler, the Creator being the next big artist to join Fortnite’s Icon Series, according to reports from reliable Fortnite community leakers. ...
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Looks Like Tyler, the Creator is Joining Fortnite’s Icon Series
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Spotify Users On Android Can Now Share Songs to Their WhatsApp Status
Spotify users on Android can now share content to their WhatsApp status, similar to an Instagram Story. Spotify is rolling out an update for Android users to post their favorite songs, playlists, and podcasts directly to their WhatsApp status, including nifty visuals and instant previews. The update ...
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Spotify Users On Android Can Now Share Songs to Their WhatsApp Status
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Artists Fire Back Against Suno's 'Legally Unsustainable' Dismissal Motion in High-Stakes Copyright and Unfair Competition ...
Late last month, Suno moved to dismiss most of the artist-led copyright class action filed against it by Tony Justice and others. Now, the plaintiffs have fired back, including by doubling down on their stream-ripping claims. The dismissal opposition took the form of a nearly 30-page response yesterday, ...
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Artists Fire Back Against Suno's 'Legally Unsustainable' Dismissal Motion in High-Stakes Copyright and Unfair Competition ...
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Hollywood Bowl Names Stage After Composer John Williams—’We Love You, Maestro!’
The Hollywood Bowl stage has been dedicated to composer John Williams in a ceremony hosted by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced the naming of the Hollywood Bowl stage in honor of composer John Williams. In the venue’s 103-year history, it is the first time that the ...
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Hollywood Bowl Names Stage After Composer John Williams—’We Love You, Maestro!’
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Dry Cleaning Share Video for New Song “Cruise Ship Designer”: Watch
The second single from Secret Love, the band’s upcoming album produced by Cate Le Bon
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Dry Cleaning Share Video for New Song “Cruise Ship Designer”: Watch
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Spotify, NMPA Sign Audiovisual Direct-Licensing Pact for Indie Publishers
Spotify and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has launched a new opt-in portal for NMPA members to enter direct licensing agreements for expanded audiovisual rights in the United States. Simply put: these new agreements mean higher royalty payouts for independent music publishers and ...
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Spotify, NMPA Sign Audiovisual Direct-Licensing Pact for Indie Publishers
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GEMA Touts 'Landmark Ruling' in OpenAI Infringement Suit &8212; ChatGPT Developer Downplays the Decision As Involving 'A ...
One year after suing OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement, Germany’s GEMA is touting a Munich court’s “landmark ruling” in the case. Meanwhile, the ChatGPT developer is downplaying the decision as applicable only to “a limited set of lyrics.” GEMA applauded the “very clear verdict” ...
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GEMA Touts 'Landmark Ruling' in OpenAI Infringement Suit &8212; ChatGPT Developer Downplays the Decision As Involving 'A ...
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For Mobb Deep's Havoc, love for Queensbridge is 'Infinite'
The last album by one of hip-hop's great duos requires no asterisk, and the group embodies the spirit of its hood more than ever. The rapper explains why the music is so imbued with a sense of place.
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For Mobb Deep's Havoc, love for Queensbridge is 'Infinite'
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Geese, Turnstile, Oklou, and More Releasing Rough Trade Exclusive Vinyl Records
Bon Iver, Clipse, Hayley Williams, Viagra Boys, and others are also issuing special-edition records
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Geese, Turnstile, Oklou, and More Releasing Rough Trade Exclusive Vinyl Records
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Kris Davis Trio: Tiny Desk Concert
Breathless and expansive, Kris Davis' layered music is a mosaic of emotional expression.
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Kris Davis Trio: Tiny Desk Concert
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There's a new generation of folk protest singers on TikTok
Amid a 24-hour news cycle and personalized algorithms, a wave of young artists are reviving bold, plainspoken protest music that cuts through the noise.
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There's a new generation of folk protest singers on TikTok
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Netflix docuseries explores the private and stage lives of Mexican icon Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel, one of Mexico's all-time best selling artists, documented his private life for decades. A Netflix series stitches his recordings to paint a portrait of a man who fascinated millions
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Netflix docuseries explores the private and stage lives of Mexican icon Juan Gabriel