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Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Heartworms tells us about dance-driven single ‘Guess I’m Stuck In The Dark’ and tackling “uncertainty and dark humour” on new album
Jojo Orme talks to NME about her dream of touring with Interpol coming true, and how heartache and reflection have "completely changed" who she is: "I’m not trying to be anything – I’m just trying to cope" The post Heartworms tells us about dance-driven single ‘Guess I’m Stuck In The Dark’ and tackl
Live Nation tells court Trump ‘briefly appeared’ at meeting where terms of its DOJ antitrust settlement were finalized
That meeting took place on March 5 and was attended by representatives of Live Nation, Ticketmaster, the DOJ and the Office of the White House Counsel. Source
Rightsholders behind Elvis Presley’s hits sue Anthropic for more than $48.6M, alleging it scraped lyrics to 274 songs and stripped songwriter credits to train Claude
The owners of songs made famous by Elvis Presley are suing Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude. Their complaint alleges that Anthropic copied the lyrics of 274 songs recorded by Presley to train its AI models, without a license or payment. It also alleges that Claude generates copies
Mary J. Blige strikes deal with Primary Wave covering her song and recording catalogs
Most of Blige’s studio albums were originally released through MCA and Geffen, labels now part of Universal Music Group. Source
Tate McRae’s ‘Housewife’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts
Plus, new top 10s for Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan, Zach Bryan & Lana Del Rey, and A2O LITE.
Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Nigerian Wicked’ Spoof on ‘SNL U.K’ Heats Up the Elphaba-Glinda Love Story Shippers Have Dreamed Of: Watch
In this version, Glinda wants that bag and Elphaba hopes for a "skinny BBL that defies gravity."
New short film pays tribute to late British DJ and label head, Chris Stoker: Watch
The film features contributions from Ivan Smagghe, The Gun founder Nick Stephens, and Khruangbin’s Laura Lee
Destroy Boys Announce 2027 North American Tour
The 22-date trek kicks off in Los Angeles on March 13th. Destroy Boys Announce 2027 North American Tour Paolo Ragusa
Nicki Minaj Enjoys Air Force One Trip After Trump Staffer Suggests She Take Over Press Secretary Role
The rapper spoke at a Michigan Republican rally over the weekend.
Ecco2K, Whait, Angelo LeRoi, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
How Arenas Are Driving the Global Growth of Latin Music: ‘It’s About Creating Experiences’
Promoters and managers from Spain and Puerto Rico discussed the current impact of venues at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026.
Jack Antonoff Slams Ed Sheeran for Bowing to a Billionaire in Macklemore Tour Debacle: ‘Stand the F–k Up’
The producer would've handled backlash to the rapper's "Free Palestine" protests much differently.
Amanda Quinton Teams With mtheory for Management Roster Including Ashley Monroe, Tenille Townes
mtheory was founded in 2010 and has offices in Nashville, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and New Orleans.
Billy Corgan on his respect for Olivia Rodrigo: “She’s not afraid”
“She’s figured out that the way to break free is to be free”
Anna Lapwood plays "Where Is My Husband!" intro on organ at Royal Albert Hall
Lapwood also played organ on Click Clack Symphony, another song from the award-winning This Music May Contain Hope
Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Chekov, dies at 90
The actor's credits included Columbo, Babylon 5, and Futurama, in addition to decades of playing the loyal Russian Starfleet officer. Walter Koenig, Star Trek’s Original Chekov, Dead at 90 Liz Shannon
Foreigner announces 2027 Las Vegas residency with original members
Foreigner's 50th anniversary celebration continues with a six-date 2027 run in Las Vegas featuring appearances by original members. Foreigner Announce 2027 Vegas Residency with Appearances by Original
Judeline records new album in LA, maintains Spanish lyrics
The singer is embracing a new chapter in Los Angeles while staying connected to her Andalusian roots. Judeline Moves to LA to Record New Album, Plans to Keep Lyrics in Spanish After “Bby Wow” Breakthr
Patti Smith discusses new 'gratitude' book with Dua Lipa
The pop star has curated this year’s edition of the event through her Service95 Book Club, and was joined by the punk icon and celebrated author for a special and tearful conversation last night (Octo