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“The faster you work, the more it resonates with listeners”: 808 Prince on the vintage drum machines and spontaneous energy behind his new self-titled project

Formerly known as Funkineven, the London-based producer/DJ has reinvented himself with Roland's classic '80s drum machine serving as inspiration

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I sifted through Sweetwater's massive up to 50% off studio gear sale to bring you the best equipment discounts

Refresh your recording rig with my hand-picked deals from the Sweetwater studio and recording sale

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Dolly Parton Broadway Musical Reveals Lead Cast, Offers 30,000 Free Student Tickets

The five leads were handpicked by Dolly Parton before her recent passing. Dolly Parton Broadway Musical Reveals Lead Cast, Offers 30,000 Free Student Tickets Eddie Fu

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Brandi Carlile Played a Stonewall Fundraiser – and Stuck Around to Sing Celine Dion & Madonna Karaoke

The Grammy winner toasted Returning to Myself (Sad Gay Version) at ground zero for the modern LGBTQ rights movement.

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‘Carrie’ review: muted modern reboot of a savage horror classic

Mike Flanagan treats the Stephen King creation like a slow-burning tragedy

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The Dance Scene’s Favorite Equine HorsegiirL on Healing & Identity: ‘Because I’m a Horse, People Can Project What They Want Onto Me’

Amid her first North American headlining tour and the release of a new track fusing hardcore and country, horsegiirL talks about identity and taking her "nature chaos rave" on the road.

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Greta Van Fleet Announce Massive 2027 North American Tour

The sprawling, 59-date trek arrives in support of their new album, Palace of the People. Greta Van Fleet Announce Massive 2027 North American Tour Paolo Ragusa

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Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting 2027 Grammys following introduction of Asian Pop category

BTS previously said that they wanted their music to be “heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language”

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“Breathing feels like a chore”: Lola Young bemoans the effect of vaping on her health on TikTok

But she won’t give up yet

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Sienna Spiro Performs “Great Expectation” on Austin City Limits: Exclusive

The 21-year-old English singer performed 13 songs during her debut on the long-running live music series. Sienna Spiro Performs “Great Expectation” on Austin City Limits: Exclusive Eddie Fu

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Designing ‘Diablo 4’s heavy metal monsters sounds like the coolest job in gaming

Descend to the depths with the team behind Satan’s virtual hellscape, Sanctuary

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Watch Metallica Spawn a Monster for Their Sphere Residency Opener

An array of ostentatious 3D graphics, including a giant Cthulhu, accompanied the band’s debut at the Las Vegas venue

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‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ review: get your claws into this violent action romance

It’s not ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ but there’s still plenty to love

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Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators announce new album ‘Flying Blind’ and 2027 world tour

The UK and Ireland leg of the trek includes shows in London, Halifax and Dublin

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Standout Music Releases of the Week

Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Logic1000, Sasha Keable, Fontaines D.C., Strawberry Guy + Petra

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The Rise of the Intimacy Economy in Music

Charli XCX called it “anti-marketing.” MBW columnist Diana Umana argues it’s a structural shift that the biggest artists have already caught on to… Source

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Paul Rodgers on Joining Queen

“Queen are so creative, they’re almost up there with The Beatles – and The Beatles are my favourite band”

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Metallica Kicks Off Las Vegas Sphere Residency

The iconic metal band played an electrifying 16-song set with mesmerizing visuals. Metallica Launch Las Vegas Sphere Residency in Spectacular Fashion: Video + Setlist Spencer Kaufman

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Stan Lynch's New Song Honors Tom Petty

The sentimental new song and video is dedicated to Lynch's late musical cohort.

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Sienna Spiro Discusses Glam Inspiration and Confidence Ahead of Tour

Sienna Spiro gets real about insecurity, confidence, and building an “elevated” version of herself to step onstage. In this Billboard interview, Sienna Spiro talks glam, songwriting, and protecting he