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Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers play classic Hillel Slovak-era songs for first time in decades at Hollywood charity show
The one-off performance also saw them break out ‘Nevermind’ for the first time with John Frusciante since 1992
Radio Free Alice shout out their ‘Melbourne Friends’ in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
The band’s selections include tracks by HighSchool, Dumbhead, Rain Dogs and more
Fool’s Paradise returns to fabric for The 2nd Chapter following sold-out debut
Following a sold-out first event earlier this year, Fool’s Paradise returns to fabric on Saturday 24 October for The 2nd Chapter, bringing another full day of house and disco across all three rooms of the iconic London venue. Founded by Mark Knight, Fool’s Paradise has quickly established itself as
“I just thought that Kim Basinger sounded like Madonna”: The track Madonna never wanted you to hear
When Madonna got swerved for Ozzy Osbourne she wanted revenge. But Kim Basinger, Steve Silk Hurley and Prince had other ideas
Weddings... parties… anything: Dijon and Mk.gee serenade the nuptials of their producer Jack Karaszewski
The first dance was Big Star’s Thirteen
Michael Kiwanuka – ‘Fudge’ review: a powerful portrait of a man on the precipice of tragedy
Still in recovery from a life-shattering stroke, the Mercury Prize winner offers a deeply poignant, lyrically brilliant glimpse into his state pre-illness
Radio Free Alice are ready to take on the world
The Aussie band’s urgent lyrics and propulsive energy have quickly taken them from hopeful upstarts to major label players. They’re unashamed of the ambition that’s got them here, and is set to take them even further
Universal Music Group Restructures, Senior Executives Depart
Back in 2024 Universal Music said it would find €250 million in annual savings via a “strategic organisational redesign” that would be complete by the end of 2026. With that deadline looming, yesterda
Notable Music Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from The Drums and Genesis Owusu, bed, Shygirk, Fontaines D.C. + Snoh Aalegra
Streaming Services Submit 2028-2032 Royalty Proposals
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
Ben Katovsky Appointed CEO of Pipeline
Pipeline is the $200 million-backed financing platform for the music and creative industries that launched in January through Matt Spetzler's investment firm Jamen Capital. Source
American Music Tourism Act Signed into Law
Under the Act, music tourism covers travel to attend a festival, a concert, or another live musical performance or music-related special event. Source
MusicRadar's Quiz of the Week #26
Put your musical mind to the test with our quick 10-question quiz on this week's hottest music news
Weirdest Recording Studios
Who needs a boring static building to record in when you can have one on wheels?
Kings of Leon to Headline Sydney Concert Series
The Nashville band becomes the second headliner for the new Centennial Park series, after The Strokes, three weeks after announcing O My Beloved.
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11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now
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Kings of Leon Announce 2027 Australian Tour, Headlining Sydney Summertime
The Nashville band becomes the second headliner for the new Sydney Summertime series, after The Strokes.
Kings of Leon to Headline Sydney Summertime Concert Series With Ocean Alley
The Nashville band becomes the second headliner for the new Centennial Park series, after The Strokes, three weeks after announcing O My Beloved.
Universal Music Group completes corporate redesign, execs depart
Back in 2024 Universal Music said it would find €250 million in annual savings via a “strategic organisational redesign” that would be complete by the end of 2026. With that deadline looming, yesterda
CMU Selects: Standout Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from The Drums and Genesis Owusu, bed, Shygirk, Fontaines D.C. + Snoh Aalegra