Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright to Gather in Celebration of the First Amendment in NYC
Bette Midler, Joy Reid, Sasha Allen, and more will join Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment on June 14
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Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright to Gather in Celebration of the First Amendment in NYC
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Billie Eilish Gets Raw in 3D for 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' Concert Film
Co-directed by James Cameron, the pop superstar's new movie proves she's the only bird of her feather
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Billie Eilish Gets Raw in 3D for 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' Concert Film
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Kodak Black Turns Himself in to Police on 2025 MDMA Drug Trafficking Charges in Florida
Rapper's lawyer claims authorities don't have sufficient evidence for charges and intends to fight them
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Kodak Black Turns Himself in to Police on 2025 MDMA Drug Trafficking Charges in Florida
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Martha Reeves Teases First Album in 22 Years: ‘I’m Just Glad to Still Be Here’
The Motown legend can’t forget the Crescent City on Searching, which features jazz and soul songs she recorded with Delfeayo Marsalis in New Orleans
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Martha Reeves Teases First Album in 22 Years: ‘I’m Just Glad to Still Be Here’
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How the ‘Thriller’ Lean Became a ‘Rite of Passage’ for a New Generation of R&B Artists
Durand Bernarr, Eric Bellinger, Ari Lennox, and others all put their own spin on the iconic reclining pose for the covers of their new albums
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How the ‘Thriller’ Lean Became a ‘Rite of Passage’ for a New Generation of R&B Artists
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The Radical Life and Surprising Reinvention of Steve Albini
Two years after the death of rock’s iconoclastic underground hero, we look back at his complex legacy
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The Radical Life and Surprising Reinvention of Steve Albini
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Big Freedia to Release SOPHIE-Produced EP
The three-track project, recorded in 2016, features the unreleased fan favorite "Blaze That Ass"
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Big Freedia to Release SOPHIE-Produced EP
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Turnover Unveil New Album With Two Singles
The Virginia emo band has gone independent for Down on Earth
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Turnover Unveil New Album With Two Singles
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L7 Map 2026 Farewell Tour Dates
The Last Hurrah Tour is reportedly the first leg of the ’90s grunge band’s final tour
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L7 Map 2026 Farewell Tour Dates
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Boards of Canada Drop Two New Songs
Complete with an eerie video, “Introit” and “Prophecy at 1420 MHz” comprise the opening suite of the Scottish duo’s Inferno
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Boards of Canada Drop Two New Songs
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My New Band Believe's New Video Is a Japanese Fishing Expedition
Directed by Dos Monos’ Botsu_NGS, “In the Blink of an Eye” stars local fisherman Hiroki Kaniya
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My New Band Believe's New Video Is a Japanese Fishing Expedition
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Yard Act Ready New Album You’re Gonna Need a Little Music
The “Redeemer” video leads the Leeds band’s Justin Meldal-Johnsen-produced album
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Yard Act Ready New Album You’re Gonna Need a Little Music
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3 new songs approach unhappiness and heartache in a distinctive way
Country singer Ella Langley, the Swedish dance-music star Robyn, and singer-songwriter Allison Russell each have a take on sorrow and discontent that yields vivid, even inspiring music.
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3 new songs approach unhappiness and heartache in a distinctive way
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Meet the Tiny Desk Contest finalists: The King Will Come
Tiny Desk Contest judge Bobby Carter introduces us to finalists The King Will Come, a 15-member group based in Utah.
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Meet the Tiny Desk Contest finalists: The King Will Come
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Ragtime: Tiny Desk Concert
The musical Ragtime explores the complexities of love, family, community and what we owe each other. Company members stop by the Tiny Desk to share a bit of their American dream.
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Ragtime: Tiny Desk Concert
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Meet the Tiny Desk Contest finalists: Les Greene and the Swayzees
One of the Tiny Desk Contest judges introduces us to finalists Les Greene and the Swayzees, a group based in Miami, Fla.
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Meet the Tiny Desk Contest finalists: Les Greene and the Swayzees
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Gabriela Lena Frank wins music Pulitzer for 'Picaflor: A future myth'
The composer created her own symphonic fable that weaves Andean cosmology with the natural world.
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Gabriela Lena Frank wins music Pulitzer for 'Picaflor: A future myth'
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Meet the Tiny Desk Contest finalists: Lauren Frihauf
Tiny Desk Contest judge Robin Hilton introduces us to finalist Lauren Frihauf from Denver, Colo.
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Meet the Tiny Desk Contest finalists: Lauren Frihauf
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Spotify Data Analysis Reveals the Secret Formula for Winning the Eurovision Song Contest
As the Eurovision Song Contest marks its 70th anniversary, Spotify data provides unique insights into what makes a winning entry. Eurovision 2026 draws ever nearer, and Spotify has revealed newly released data that provides a deep dive into European listening habits and the most popular entries of all ...
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Spotify Data Analysis Reveals the Secret Formula for Winning the Eurovision Song Contest
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Sony Music Edges Closer to Acquiring Blackstone’s Recognition Music, According to Multiple Reports
Sony Music Group is in the home stretch to acquire Blackstone’s Recognition Music Group at a $3.5 billion to $4 billion price tag. Sony Music Group is negotiating with Blackstone to acquire Recognition Music Group, according to reports from Bloomberg. If completed, the deal would be Sony’s third ...
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Sony Music Edges Closer to Acquiring Blackstone’s Recognition Music, According to Multiple Reports
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Universal Music Fires Back Against Salt-N-Pepa Appeal in High-Stakes Copyright Termination Legal Battle
Universal Music Group (UMG) has fired back against Salt-N-Pepa’s appeal in a high-stakes rights-reversion case involving “Push It” and a number of other well-known works. DMN’s been covering that courtroom confrontation since May 2025, when Salt-N-Pepa sued the major label for allegedly failing ...
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Universal Music Fires Back Against Salt-N-Pepa Appeal in High-Stakes Copyright Termination Legal Battle
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Minogue’s Got Momentum: Netflix Series Adds to UTA’s Win Streak After Vegas, AFL Grand Final Gigs
United Talent Agency cashes in more wins on longtime Australian superstar Kylie Minogue, as Netflix announces a three-part documentary about her. Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming three-part documentary about Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue. Simply titled “Kylie,” the series ...
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Minogue’s Got Momentum: Netflix Series Adds to UTA’s Win Streak After Vegas, AFL Grand Final Gigs
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How Hybrid Formats Are Reshaping the Album Experience
For decades, streaming and social media platforms have made music access easier and more immediate. At the same time, the shift toward frictionless, algorithm-driven discovery has changed how listeners engage with music. In optimizing for convenience and scale, some elements of the traditional album ...
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How Hybrid Formats Are Reshaping the Album Experience
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Antitrust Showdowns Aren't Cheap: Live Nation Acknowledges $450 Million 'Legal Accrual,' Reports $371 Million Q1 2026 Operating ...
Marathon antitrust legal battles aren’t cheap: Live Nation has acknowledged a $450 million hit stemming from “governmental investigations and litigation,” and the massive expenditure contributed to a sizable Q1 2026 operating loss. The Ticketmaster parent disclosed that eye-watering legal bill ...
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Antitrust Showdowns Aren't Cheap: Live Nation Acknowledges $450 Million 'Legal Accrual,' Reports $371 Million Q1 2026 Operating ...