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Phoebe Bridgers announces new album ‘Lost Weekend’ and release of first single

It comes after she recently announced a huge tour

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Live Nation boss Michael Rapino talked to Trump, hired Trump allies, reveals latest filing in antitrust case

Live Nation has filed a summary of its communications with the US government when it was trying to get the DoJ to settle its antitrust lawsuit, including a conversation between CEO Michael Rapino and Donald Trump. The settlement is controversial, which means this filing will get extra scrutiny

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Live industry and consumer rights groups call on EU to ban dynamic pricing for events

The European Commission is currently drafting a new EU Digital Fairness Act, and live music and consumer rights groups reckon it should include a ban of dynamic pricing for live events. They say dynamic pricing in ticketing means “consumers increasingly face unpredictable price increases”

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How ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie’ remixes reality: “It creates this delirious feeling”

Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol talk us through their must-see mockumentary

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Clive Davis Won Grammys for Pop, Rock and R&B: Which Artists Have Done That?

Just three artists have achieved won in all three genres.

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Chelsea Wolfe shares two new songs ‘The Dark’ and ‘Death Is Not The End’, and announces US and European tour

The tracks come as the first taste of her upcoming ninth studio album

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Clive Davis Won Grammys for Pop, Rock and R&B: Which Artists Have Done That?

Just three artists have achieved won in all three genres.

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Watch Babymetal join Bring Me The Horizon on stage for ‘Kingslayer’ at Graspop Metal Meeting

They have rarely played the collaborative track live together since releasing it in 2020

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TuneCore will take an Indian act to this year’s Axean Festival

TuneCore has been among the sponsors of the Axean Festival since the South-East Asian music conference and showcase’s inaugural edition in 2021. As part of its association with the event, […] The post is from Music Ally.

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Taylor Swift Performs “Love Story” at Travis Kelce’s Tight End University Concert

She joined Lainey Wilson for the surprise performance. Taylor Swift Performs “Love Story” at Travis Kelce’s Tight End University Concert Alex Young

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Iron Maiden issue statement after plans to film phones-free Paris gig derailed by massive city-wide power cut

“Your patience, understanding and unwavering support through an extremely challenging situation meant the world to us”

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Olivia Rodrigo Discusses "Stupid Song" Inspiration and Festival Plans

She's also announced a new music festival with an impressive all-women line-up

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‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ price confirmed by Rockstar Games

Pre-orders go live tonight at midnight local time

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“This guy walks up to me. I thought he was gonna ask for a picture and I'm like, oh yeah, that's cool, but he goes, ‘You are so beautiful – can I take you to dinner?’”: Olivia Rodrigo on the making of Stupid Song – and an unlikely power ballad inspiration

She's also announced a new music festival with an impressive all-women line-up

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Beatskip Records Shows Promising Momentum as Roster Artists Gain Traction

Recent data indicates a collective upward trend for artists signed to Beatskip Records, suggesting a discerning A&R strategy. This emerging momentum is evidenced by consistent growth in key engagement metrics across its roster.

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Check out the stage times for Two Door Cinema Club’s massive Crystal Palace Park show

Support will come from special guests The Vaccines, James Marriott, The Royston Club and Garage Flower

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StubHub fined $1.2M by UK market watchdog over hidden fees, ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers

The CMA said StubHub UK broke consumer law by adding mandatory charges only at the final stage of checkout, a practice known as drip pricing. Source

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“We were debating whether George Michael or Bon Jovi should sing it, but Carlos was like, ‘I like this guy’s voice’. Clive loved the idea of getting this older guitar player together with newer generations”: Rob Thomas explains the genius of Clive Davis

Even if everybody around him said, ‘I don’t get it,’ he would say, 'You don’t have to get it’”

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Olivia Rodrigo talks inspiration behind all-female Daisy Chain festival and teases ‘Landslide’ duet with Stevie Nicks

The single-day event in August was announced earlier this week

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‘Ponies’ fans are angry after show’s cancellation: “Massive fumble”

“'Canceled after one season' is starting to feel like a genre at this point.”