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Neil Young Explains UK and European Tour Cancellation
Neil Young breaks his silence on the cancellation of his 2026 UK and European tour dates, telling fans he needed to take a break and listen to his body.
Beastie Boys Bring Back 'To The Five Boroughs' in Deluxe Vinyl and CD Reissue
Beastie Boys announced a reissue of their 2004 album 'To The Five Boroughs' arriving April 17 on triple vinyl and double CD with 11 bonus tracks.
The xx Adds Third Mexico City Show as Comeback Demand Surges
The xx confirms a third Mexico City comeback show on April 3 at Pepsi Center WTC as early dates sell out, signaling the British trio's reunion following their 2018 split.
Codefendants Tackle Social Media Isolation With Jakob Nowell
Codefendants team with Jakob Nowell from Sublime on new single 'Lonely Life,' exploring themes of social media alienation ahead of their April album LIFERS.
Public Enemy Returns with New Album, Chuck D and Flavor Flav Prove Hip-Hop Has No Expiration Date
Public Enemy releases Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025, marking the group's comeback with Chuck D and Flavor Flav proving they remain vital forces in hip-hop.
Primary Wave Inches Toward Kobalt Deal Worth Billions
Primary Wave moves toward acquiring Kobalt Music Group in a deal that would create an independent music publishing giant valued over $7 billion.
Reservoir Media Stock Jumps 20% After $1.2B Takeover Proposal
Irenic Capital Management's $1.2 billion unsolicited bid for music publisher Reservoir Media sends shares up 20%, as investor appetite for music catalogs continues climbing.
Chris Brown's Defamation Suit Against Documentary Subject Moves Forward
Chris Brown's defamation lawsuit against a woman featured in the Investigation Discovery documentary 'Chris Brown: A History of Violence' will proceed to discovery and potentially trial after a judge denied her request to have the claims dismissed.
Wiz Khalifa's Drug Conviction Stands After Romanian Court Rejects Appeal
A Romanian appellate court upheld Wiz Khalifa's nine-month prison sentence for cannabis possession stemming from his 2024 arrest at a music festival.
Stones' 'Gimme Shelter' in Melania Doc: Blessing or Rights Deal?
A dispute erupted over whether The Rolling Stones approved the use of "Gimme Shelter" in the Melania documentary, with the producer claiming direct band blessing while sources say only rights holders ABKCO signed off.
Spotify Rallies 7% on Arete Upgrade While Reservoir Soars on Takeover Bid
Spotify stock climbed 7% following a buy-rating upgrade from Arete Research, though its $586 price target remains below prior forecasts. Meanwhile, Reservoir Media surged nearly 18% after Irenic Capital Management disclosed an unsolicited takeover attempt.
EVEN Denies Misconduct Claims as UMG Deal Faces Lawsuit Storm
Superfan platform EVEN pushes back against discrimination charges from former executive Damien Washington, citing text messages that undermine his claims just as the company launches a Universal Music Group partnership.
Robbie Williams to Lead All-Star Tribute as BRITs Honor Late Metal Legend Ozzy
The BRITs will honor the late heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne with a Lifetime Achievement Award and an all-star rock tribute performance led by Robbie Williams at this month's ceremony in Manchester.
GoldState Music Taps Bridgepoint for Music Tech Investment Fund
GoldState Music secured a major investment partnership with Bridgepoint to build a fund targeting music tech, distribution, and infrastructure companies across the global music sector.
Qobuz Launches AI Detection to Combat Fake Tracks
Qobuz deploys proprietary technology to identify and tag AI-generated music across its catalog, reinforcing human-led editorial choices and artist protections.
Rhett Akins Rocks CMHOF Troubadour Bash, Carter Faith Hits Fallon
Rhett Akins performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame's Troubadour kickoff party, while Carter Faith made her Jimmy Fallon debut and Belles partnered with Dolly Parton on new music.
Chad Smith Goes Undercover as Drumro Substitute for Unsuspecting Students
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith surprised drum students by serving as a substitute teacher through Drumro, with one young student unaware he was learning from the band's actual drummer.
BMI Legal Battle Exposes How Three Groups Dominate U.S. Performance Rights
A court case over BMI's live event rate hike reveals the U.S. performance rights market is dominated by two major players, with BMI at 45.4% and ASCAP at 46.5% market share.
Warner Records Nashville Taps McBryde, Barrett for March CRS Event
Warner Records Nashville confirms lineup for its March 18 CRS luncheon, featuring performances from country artists Ashley McBryde, Gabby Barrett, and Blake Whitten among others.
Nashville Songwriting Festival Tin Pan South Returns for 34th Year
Tin Pan South confirms its 34th annual songwriting festival for March 24-28, 2026, announcing lineups across Nashville venues featuring dozens of emerging and established songwriters.