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Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj’s ‘Beauty and a Beat’ Tops Both Billboard Global Charts

Plus, Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” moonwalks to the top 10.

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Quavo & Offset Reunite in the Studio After Fueling Migos Album Speculation

The Atlanta natives are working together again after the duo appeared to tease a Migos tribute project.

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SuperClassic Review: Powerful Modern Take on Timeless Supersaw Sound

There are certain sounds in electronic music that never really leave. They evolve, fade in and out of trend cycles, then return with a new sense of purpose. The supersaw is one of those sounds. It has powered trance anthems, festival main stages, and countless bedroom productions for decades. SuperC

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Alex Ligertwood, Former Singer for Santana, Dead at 79

His tenure with the group included the recording of 6 studio albums as well as fronting the group during their appearance at 1985's Live Aid. Alex Ligertwood, Former Singer for Santana, Dead at 79 Langdon Hickman

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YouTube creators hit by music copyright claims can now replace tracks with AI – at the touch of a button

The update, announced via YouTube's Creator Insider channel on Friday (May 1), adds a new "Create" button to the existing "Replace Song" tool in YouTube Studio on desktop. Source

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Aurory Evolves A Dense Deep Soundscape Through His Latest Track “Marrakesh”

Aurory steps out with his next release, ‘Marrakesh’, via his own label, Lucentia. A track that maintains the textural sound design that defines Aurory and his work on the Electronic Music scene, this latest single lands within his discography as a well-aligned addition – bridging the sonic signature

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Ye Faces His First Trial Over an Uncleared Sample: What to Know About the Case

A jury in Los Angeles federal court will hear copyright claims over early versions of the hit songs “Hurricane” and “Moon" from his 2021 album Donda.

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McAlmont & Butler announce anniversary reissue of debut album with outtakes, demos and remixes

'The Sound Of McAlmont & Butler' was originally released in 1995, shortly after the duo had split up

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Madonna & Anna Wintour Appear in ‘Confessions II’ Theatrical Promo Ahead of ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’

The pop icon's 15th studio album arrives on July 3.

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“I love writing songs. I love being in the studio. I love touring. That stuff’s the greatest. All the rest of it is literally the worst thing you could experience”: Why an underground hero is calling time on one of 21st-century metal's greatest bands

Spirit Adrift released their sixth and final album, Infinite Illunination, and frontman/guitarist Nate Garrett says there is no going back for the heavy-doom champs

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Charli XCX shares studio footage making new song ‘Rock Music’ “that’s not actually rock music”

"I never said i was making a rock album"

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Patrick Leonard discusses his production role on Madonna's "Like a Prayer"

"I haven’t listened to anybody’s records… I haven’t listened to any new music in almost 30 years," he says

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Madeon Launches New Album With Slayyyter Collaboration

“Fire Away” leads the French producer-songwriter’s Victory

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Madeon's "Victory" Album Features Slayyyter Collaboration

“Fire Away” leads the French producer-songwriter’s Victory

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Madeon and Slayyyter Release New Single "Fire Away"

“Fire Away” leads the French producer-songwriter’s Victory

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Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees

Also up north this week: TALK signs with Big Loud Rock and the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency reveals its 2025 royalty distribution total.

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In Canada: The Tragically Hip, Feist & More to Enter Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026

Also up north this week: TALK signs with Big Loud Rock and the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency reveals its 2025 royalty distribution total.

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Dame Dash on Kanye West vs. Jay-Z Catalog: ‘Kanye Destroys Jay’

Dash is credited with bringing Ye to Roc-A-Fella Records as a producer.

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Dame Dash Says Ye Has A Better Catalog Than Jay-Z: ‘Kanye Destroys Jay’

Dash is credited with bringing Ye to Roc-A-Fella Records as a producer.

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Executive Turntable: The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd. Reveals New Leadership Team; NITO Unveils New Board

This week's Executive Turntable column includes promotions and hires at PopCult, Fox Rothschild, LyricFind and more.