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Amazon’s New Fire TV Stick HD Features Alexa+ for Intuitive Streaming & It’s More Portable Than Ever: Shop Here

The new Amazon Ember Artline 55-inch TV also accompanied the launch of the improved Fire TV Stick.

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This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Features Ruth Garbus, Sophia Stel, and Kim Petras

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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How Much Did Michael Jackson’s Streams Increase Following the Release of ‘Michael’ Biopic?

This week's Trending Up looks at the King of Pop's numbers skyrocketing in the wake of the new hit movie about his rise to superstardom.

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Universal Music Group's Quarterly Earnings and Stock Moves

UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.

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Pitchfork Selects: Weekly Playlist Highlights

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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Universal Music Revenue Flat Amid Light Release Schedule; Expands Buyback Program

UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.

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Pitchfork Selects Playlist: Weekly Highlights

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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Universal Music Reports Flat Quarterly Revenue of $3.3 Billion on Light Release Schedule

UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.

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Universal Music Reports Quarterly Revenue of $3.3 Billion on Light Release Schedule

UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.

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Pitchfork Selects Playlist Features Ruth Garbus, Sophia Stel, and Kim Petras

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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Universal is selling 50% of its Spotify stake, generating around $1.4 billion

Universal Music Group will sell half of its equity stake in Spotify and use the proceeds to help fund an expanded share buyback program totaling EUR €1 billion (USD $1.17 billion), the company confirmed on Wednesday (April 29) alongside its Q1 2026 results. The decision comes three weeks after Bill

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“From subtle warmth to aggressive drive, it adapts to any musical context”: Neural DSP unveils the Darkglass Ultimate plugin – a fully featured digital platform for studio-quality bass tone

Darkglass Ultimate expands upon the Ultra dual-preamp plugin with effects, cabs, full signal chain control and more – and it's a free update for Darkglass Ultra users

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Primary Wave Secures $2.2 Billion for Music Catalog Investments

The publishing giant called it "the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund raised to date" in a press release.

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Pitchfork Selects Playlist Features New Music From Ruth Garbus, Sophia Stel, and Kim Petras

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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Primary Wave Raises Additional $2.2 Billion For Song Catalog Investments

The publishing giant called it "the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund raised to date" in a press release.

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Dave Grohl Develops a New Appreciation for Alice in Chains

The Foo Fighters frontman spoke about his love for Alice in Chains during an interview with Apple Music. Dave Grohl Expresses “Newfound Love” for Alice in Chains: “They’re Like My Favorite Band Now” S

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Pitchfork Selects Highlights Weekly Playlist with Diverse Artists

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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Dave Grohl Expresses “Newfound Love” for Alice in Chains: “They’re Like My Favorite Band Now”

The Foo Fighters frontman spoke about his love for Alice in Chains during an interview with Apple Music. Dave Grohl Expresses “Newfound Love” for Alice in Chains: “They’re Like My Favorite Band Now” Spencer Kaufman

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Prediction Markets Transform Fan Engagement with Music, Billboard Reports

Prediction markets have become mainstream and are changing the way fans engage with music and pop culture. Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara joins Billboard On The Record to discuss how the p

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Weekly Playlist Features Ruth Garbus, Sophia Stel, and Kim Petras

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat