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Shakira Teases World Cup Final Halftime Show With BTS, Madonna & Justin Bieber Will Be ‘Pretty Historic’

"We'll all get together and we'll all figure it out how it's gonna be," she said in a new interview.

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Sony Music to Shutter Newly Unionized Punk Merch Warehouse

The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began

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‘I Don’t Think He Would Have Changed:’ Bon Scott’s Brother Talks Late AC/DC Legend on His 80th Birthday

"Overnight success always takes a lot of years. It was good to see him get the results he finally wanted," says Derek Scott.

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Keith Richards Reveals Secret to Living Long: “Be a Good Boy”

At 82, The Rolling Stones guitarist says the key to staying alive is less rock excess and more early bedtimes Keith Richards Reveals Secret to Living Long: “Be a Good Boy” Chris Coplan

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Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward Reveals He Uses Wheelchair But Vows He’s “Not in Retirement”

The legendary metal drummer needs a wheelchair to get around, but says he can still walk short distances. Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward Reveals He Uses Wheelchair But Vows He’s “Not in Retirement” Spencer Kaufman

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‘I Don’t Think He Would Have Changed:’ Bon Scott’s Brother Talks Late AC/DC Legend on His 80th Birthday

"Overnight success always takes a lot of years. It was good to see him get the results he finally wanted," says Derek Scott.

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‘I Don’t Think He Would Have Changed:’ Bon Scott’s Brother Talks Late AC/DC Legend on His 80th Birthday

"Overnight success always takes a lot of years. It was good to see him get the results he finally wanted," says Derek Scott.

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Observing Stasis: Madonna's Recent Spotify Follower Trajectory

An analysis of recent data reveals that pop artist Madonna's Spotify follower count has registered 0% growth, maintaining a current total of 9,522,416 followers. This period of stability may suggest a mature fanbase or a phase of consistent, rather than surging, digital engagement.

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"Although Dylan showed me what I wanted to be, Syd Barrett showed me how I could be it. And I actually wound up sounding like John Lennon": cult rocker Robyn Hitchcock opens up about unique career

The former Soft Boys frontman spoke with comedian and writer Stewart Lee

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‘I Don’t Think He Would Have Changed:’ Bon Scott’s Brother Talks Late AC/DC Legend on His 80th Birthday

"Overnight success always takes a lot of years. It was good to see him get the results he finally wanted," says Derek Scott.

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Future Reveals ‘The Real Me’ Cover Art & Track List: ‘Who U Think Featured on My Album’

The Real Me arrives Friday.

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Defected and Champion Partner on House of Champions Campaign

Defected and Champion have joined forces for House of Champions, a campaign that connects house music culture with apparel, DJ utility, and grassroots creative recognition. The partnership begins with an exclusive clothing range and a limited-edition DJ record trolley, then extends into content focu

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How Hitmaker Lewis Capaldi is Propelled by the Power of Therapy

From “Someone You Loved” to self-care: Lewis Capaldi opens up about fame, therapy and the power of checking back in

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Balanka Talks F To This Beat And The History Behind His Club Sound

Balanka (@balankamusic) steps onto Hot Creations with a new two-track EP, marking his first release on Jamie Jones’ long-running label and another clear step in a busy run for the Brazilian DJ and producer. The release follows his recent appearance on OMRI.’s Collecting Dots Records an

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Balanka Talks Command Your Soul And The History Behind His Club Sound

Balanka (@balankamusic) returns to OMRI.’s Collecting Dots Records with Command Your Soul, a two-track EP built for the late-night part of the room where tension starts doing most of the work. The Brazilian producer first appeared on the label with Shut Up in 2025, and this follow-up keeps hi

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KATSEYE Coming to Theaters With ‘KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS’ Film Featuring Never-Before-Seen Footage, EYEKONS Fan Videos & Interviews

The limited engagement in theaters will begin on Aug. 12, two days before the release of the group's WILD EP.

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"He's not a great keyboard player, he doesn't write great songs. His engineering and technical abilities are limited too. In fact, he knows very little about an awful lot": The Edge on Brian Eno and how he influenced his own "limited" guitar style

Classic interview - U2 guitarist reflects on the making of The Unforgettable Fire in 1985 interview

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Sandbox Guide :: Future-proof your business and marketing strategies

Sandbox Guides are for music marketers: They explain how you can use new platforms, create new strategies, and build new audiences. The Guides feature cutting-edge case studies, expert interviews, benchmark data, and a series of actionable takeaways, so that you can get started immediately. Publishe

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"You can just tell when someone lives and breathes music. There’s just a lot of heart in the way that he plays": Courtney Barnett pays tribute to special artistry of Chili Pepper collaborator

The Australian singer opens up about her experiences working with the "incredible" Flea

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Madonna's Engagement Spike: A Nuanced Look at Digital Footprints

Recent data indicates an artist surge around Madonna, yet specific analysis of Spotify metrics reveals a stable follower count. This dichotomy suggests a deeper exploration is needed into the nature of her current digital engagement.