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‘Slay The Spire’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl

Clark Aboud’s full score is available on a new 2LP set

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“I shuffled into this big open room, and Tina was there and she was very upset. She said to me, ‘If we get rid of David, would you join the band?’”: Adrian Belew insists he was asked to replace David Byrne in Talking Heads

He didn’t regard it as a serious offer though

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“The type of reverb pedal that will sound incomprehensibly huge and haunting with all the settings maxed out”: EarthQuaker Devices reinvents reverb once more with the Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter

The Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter does reverb the EQD way, and it could be soundscape generator you've been waiting for (or maybe just something more exotic than room, plate and spring)

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Metallica address “frustrating” experience of fans attempting to secure Las Vegas Sphere tickets

The metal icons are set to perform 24 shows at the high-tech venue

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Vicar defends church's devil-horned Keith Flint memorial bench

“The band and the family were very respectful and very aware of the setting”

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‘Sinners’ and ’KPop Demon Hunters’ set for live Oscars performances

The ceremony takes place on Sunday, March 15

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Bleachers Set North America Tour, Perform on 'Fallon'

The indie rockers' tour includes a five-night headline residency this September in Los Angeles.

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TYGAPAW announces new album, ‘Together You Gather All Power Applied Worldwide’, shares single: Listen

The Brooklyn-based artist’s third studio album is set for release on 8th May via Tresor Records

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Long-lost peak George Michael tour film and live album unearthed and set for release

Footage comes from Faith tour of 1988

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Woman charged with attempted murder of Rihanna following shooting at Beverly Hills home

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz has also been charged with 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an inhabited vehicle or dwelling

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From 'Super Mario' Bath Bombs to Toad-Themed Lego Sets, These Are the Best Mario Day 2026 Finds

ShopBillboard has compiled a list of super cool products from top brands launched in celebration of Mario Day 2026.

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Big Thief Set 2026 North American Tour

The Somersault Slide 360 Tour kicks off in Vermont in August

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Exhibition celebrating Black women DJs opens in Chicago for Women’s History Month

The photography and art exhibition will feature influential Chicago DJs including Lori Branch, Jovan Landry, DJ Celeste and Mo Milli

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Tomorrowland announces more names for Ushuaïa Ibiza 2026 residency

Residency hosts Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike will be joined by Steve Aoki, Lilly Palmer, Alok, Oliver Heldens, and more

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Avicii’s former manager defamation lawsuit dismissed by Swedish court

Arash “Ash” Pournouri plans to file an appeal against the late DJ’s estate following the decision

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Live Nation antitrust trial judge says individual US states should seek direct settlement with live music giant

The US government settled its antitrust lawsuit with Live Nation yesterday, but 27 US states, which also accuse the live giant of anticompetitive behaviour, are not part of that deal. The judge has told the states to see if they can agree their own settlement. If not, the antitrust trial will resume

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Bleachers Announce 2026 North American Tour, Share New Song “dirty wedding dress”: Stream

The Jack Antonoff-led act's upcoming album, everyone for ten minutes, is set for release on May 22nd. Bleachers Announce 2026 North American Tour, Share New Song “dirty wedding dress”: Stream Eddie Fu

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Glenn Danzig's first-ever vinyl single just sold for $10k on Discogs

The pressing was limited to 25 copies on purple-and-black vinyl

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How New Superfan Streaming App Tapedeck Plans to Shake Up Artist Royalties, One Penny at a Time

"We are here to make it easier to make a living making music,” says Tim Quirk about his pay-as-you-go superfan app, which sets the floor at a penny per stream.

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Seat at the Table equity report warns: ‘Progress is fragile’

UK organisation Women in Ctrl has published its latest 'Seat at the Table' report exploring the diversity of board members at the UK's music-industry bodies. It's fair to say the picture is mixed. 49% of board members across the 11 bodies analysed are women. That's a big jump from 32% in 2020, but a