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Tay Keith Posthumously Honored by Memphis With Key to the City & His Own Day
A music lab was also opened at a Memphis library in honor of the late producer.
Fender CEO admits regret over S-style cease-and-desist campaign – but says it will "improve" guitar design
Edward 'Bud' Cole says Fender wants to "help" other brands move away from the Stratocaster design to create something "unique to the naked eye" – but who defines unique?
🎧 Approved: Gaspar Claus
Cellist Gaspar Claus makes contemporary chamber music threaded with Mediterranean folk and electronics - every sound originates from a cello, then gets stretched, processed and metamorphosed into something else entirely. New single ‘Ecstasy’ holds the kind of sensory intensity the title promises
The Beach Boys Suddenly Cancel September Shows Without Explanation
The group had been set to return to the road after canceling summer tour dates for Mike Love to "recharge." The Beach Boys Suddenly Cancel September Shows Without Explanation Eddie Fu
Spotify has set out how it works inside Muse, Meta’s personal AI agent
Listeners who connect the two services can ask Muse to play audio, save songs, and build playlists on Spotify through a conversation with the agent. Source
Spotify adds share cards, setlist playlists, and a new in-app destination to its Reserved ticketing feature
Ticket holders will get pre- and post-show setlist playlists and a single in-app destination for their Reserved content. Source
Sam Smith and Normani must face a jury over Dancing with a Stranger as judge refuses to end copyright case
The decision points the case toward a jury trial, four and a half years after it was filed by Sound and Color, LLC. Source
Boys Noize Announces New Album 7LLVSION, Reveals New Song “1+1+1”: Stream
The producer and DJ's first new album in five years is out everywhere on November 6th. Boys Noize Announces New Album 7LLVSION, Reveals New Song “1+1+1”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour
“As you all know, my schedule freed up a bit”
Kehlani & Monaleo Talk Mental Health, Motherhood & Boundaries | Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop House 2026
This is sponsored content. Kehlani and Monaleo sit down for Billboard’s Like-Minded (in partnership with BetterHelp) for an honest conversation about motherhood, mental health, identity and boundaries. From “perfect mom” pressure to community care, healing in real time and navigating fame, this pane
Macklemore Announces “Free Palestine Tour”
The run will kick off in October with arena shows in Dublin, Paris, and London, with additional cities — including stops in the United States — to be announced in the coming weeks. Macklemore Announces “Free Palestine Tour” Alex Young
Re:versal brings rare Calibre and Blu Mar Ten remixes to vinyl
Calibre, Blu Mar Ten, Erykah Badu, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Bo Saris and Adam F feature on the label’s latest heavyweight vinyl release. Re:versal Records returns with REV004, bringing together four drum & bass cuts unearthed from the Universal Music Group archive and pressed onto limited
Jonny Greenwood admits he “felt like a clumsy guitar player and was always lazy” in Radiohead’s early days
He added that practising the guitar used to be "something I kind of never wanted to do"
16-Year-Old America’s Got Talent Winner Nene Royal Performs with Linkin Park on Finale: Watch
The teen prodigy also performed The White Stipes' "Seven Nation Army" the previous night. 16-Year-Old America’s Got Talent Winner Nene Royal Performs with Linkin Park on Finale: Watch Spencer Kaufman
Apocalyptica share epic metal ‘Control: Resonant’ anthem ‘Upperhand’
“It reflects the uneasy emotions of the main character in transition to the unknown”
Boss unveils the EX-4 Effects Expander, a compact multi-fx powerhouse that's designed to maximise your pedalboard's potential
The EX-4 has 120 onboard Boss effects, 256 presets, ample connections for integrating other pedals, and could be the wildcard your 'board's been waiting for
How a Nashville session legend and a pet kangaroo helped Ella Langley to create Choosin' Texas
“We love that song, but I don’t think I could have ever imagined what’s happening with it right now," says the country star
Show Me the Body Cover Charli xcx’s “Rock Music” for Spotify: Stream
Show Me the Body add some grit to Charli's ironic detachment anthem. Show Me the Body Cover Charli xcx’s “Rock Music” for Spotify: Stream Langdon Hickman
Nic Cage’s Madden Movie Is All Your Dad Will Wanna Talk About This Thanksgiving: Watch the Trailer
Cage stars as the legendary football coach-turned-broadcaster, while Christian Bale plays Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis. Nic Cage’s Madden Movie Is All Your Dad Will Wanna Talk About This Thanksgivin
Boys Noize announces new album ‘7LLVSION’ with throbbing single ‘1+1+1’
Brutalismus 3000, Taichu, Maya Alkhatari and Abra will reportedly feature on the album, out in November