R.E.M. Returns with Surprise EP

After more than a decade of silence, R.E.M. has released Radio Free Europe 2025, a five-track EP featuring new songs and a remix of their early hit. Proceeds from the vinyl edition support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, amid political pressures.

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Jill Sobule Dies in House Fire

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her groundbreaking 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl,” has died in a house fire in Minnesota.

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New Bono Documentary Announced

Bono: Stories of Surrender, based on the U2 frontman's one-man show, premieres May 30 on Apple TV+.

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Live Aid Musical Heads to London

Just For One Day, the official Live Aid musical, debuts May 15 at the Shaftesbury Theatre.

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Live Nation Faces Early-Year Slump, Predicts Record 2025

Live Nation’s Q1 revenue dipped 11% to $3.38B, but CEO Michael Rapino is optimistic.

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Foreigner Releases Spanish Version of “Urgent”

Legendary rock band Foreigner is celebrating its Latin American fanbase with a new Spanish-language rendition of “Urgent.”

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New Music Friday Highlights

• Stop The Rain – Epik High’s Tablo & BTS' RM: Watch
• Priceless – Maroon 5 feat. Lisa (BLACKPINK): Watch
• Lose My Mind – Don Toliver feat. Doja Cat (F1 soundtrack): Watch
• Old Phone – Ed Sheeran, inspired by 2015 memories: Watch
• Dope Boy Phone – Quavo & the late Takeoff: Watch
• See You in the Afterlife – Foster the People, with Julia Garner in the video: Watch

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Kanye West’s Donda 2 Pulled From Streaming Hours After Release

Donda 2 was removed from Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube Music due to a payment dispute. Producer reps claim West failed to compensate for eight tracks. West responded, accusing them of overcharging for beats.

Apple’s F1 Movie Soundtrack Features Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat & More

The soundtrack for Apple’s F1, starring Brad Pitt, arrives June 27 with 17 original songs. Artists include Burna Boy, Raye, Chris Stapleton, and Rosé. Don Toliver and Doja Cat lead with the single “Lose My Mind.”

Kneecap Fallout Grows: U.S. Visas Pulled, Festival Dates Canceled

Kneecap has lost their U.S. booking agency and visas following backlash from politically charged performances. Two major German festivals also removed them from their lineups. The UK investigation remains ongoing.

Sheryl Crow Reveals Armed Intruder Incident

Sheryl Crow says an armed man came to her Nashville property shortly after she posted a video of her Tesla being towed. The singer sold the car to protest Elon Musk’s politics and donated the proceeds to NPR.

Lorde Reveals New Album Virgin

Lorde announced her new album Virgin, arriving June 27. She described it as a reflection of her femininity—“raw, primal, innocent, elegant.”

Ed Sheeran Launches New Musical Era With Play

Ed Sheeran’s upcoming album Play will arrive September 12, inspired by a concept he created at 18. The lead single “Old Phone” draws from memories found on a long-unused device.

Gold House Reveals 2025 A100 List

Gold House honored top Asian Pacific figures in entertainment, including Tyla, Charli XCX, Nicole Scherzinger, Bruno Mars, Rosé, and the Wicked cast. Events to celebrate are planned for May 9–10.

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Barbra Streisand Announces Duets Album With Huge Guest List

Barbra Streisand is back with The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, out June 27. Guests include Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Sting, and more. The first single, a duet with Hozier, dropped today.

Kanye West Finally Releases Donda 2

Kanye West has released the long-delayed Donda 2 to streaming platforms. Originally tied to the Stem Player, the full 18-track album is now credited to “Donda” and available on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Tidal.

Metallica’s Load Gets Massive Box Set Treatment

Metallica will reissue Load on June 13, featuring 301 tracks—245 previously unreleased—including demos, rarities, and live shows, plus a restored version of “The Outlaw Torn.”

Gene Simmons Defends $12K Roadie Experience

Gene Simmons says legal and insurance costs justify charging $12,495 for a fan to shadow him as a roadie. The experience was tied to his postponed North American tour, now aiming for early 2026.

Charli XCX to Star in Takashi Miike Film

Charli XCX will star in and produce a film directed by Japanese horror legend Takashi Miike. Plot details and production timeline remain under wraps.

HYBE Posts Strong Q1, Teases New Boy Band

HYBE reported a 38% revenue spike driven by live tours from J-Hope, TXT, and others. The company plans 150+ concerts this year and will debut a new Big Hit boy band in Q3.

Bruno Mars Extends Las Vegas Residency

Bruno Mars added nine more shows to his residency at Park MGM’s Dolby Live Theater. New dates run August 22 to September 6. Presales start today, general sales open Friday.

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Kneecap Under Investigation After Controversial Concert Footage

Kneecap is facing backlash over a 2023 concert where one member made inflammatory remarks. Counter-terrorism police are reviewing the incident, though no charges have been filed. Some are calling for the group’s removal from this year’s Glastonbury lineup.

Spotify Beats Expectations in Q1 Earnings

Spotify added 5 million Premium subscribers and grew to 678 million monthly users. The company reported paying over $100 million to podcast creators for the first time.

KCON 2025 Reveals First Artist Wave

KCON LA 2025 announced its first performers: HxW (Hoshi and Woozi), IVE, NMIXX, Zerobaseone, and P1Harmony. The event runs August 1–3 at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena.

Haim Announces ‘I Quit’ Album and Tour

Haim will release I Quit on June 20 and launch a U.S. and U.K. tour beginning in September.

Air Expands Moon Safari 25th Anniversary Tour

Air is bringing Moon Safari to North America, starting September 21 at the Hollywood Bowl with a full orchestra.

Laufey Launches Youth Orchestra Foundation

Laufey has founded the Laufey Foundation to expand access to youth orchestra programs worldwide, starting with grants to leading U.S. organizations.

Jack Black’s Minecraft Song Breaks Record

Jack Black scored the shortest charting song ever on Billboard’s Hot 100. “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” at just 34 seconds long, debuts at No. 77.

Top 5 Billboard Hot 100 Songs This Week

• #5: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
• #4: “Nokia” – Drake
• #3: “Ordinary” – Alex Arren
• #2: “Die with a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
• #1: “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA (10th consecutive week)

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees Announced

The 2025 Rock Hall class includes Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes. Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye, and Lenny Waronker will also be honored. The induction ceremony takes place Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, streaming live on Disney+.

SZA Returns to #1 on Billboard 200

SZA’s SOS claims its 13th nonconsecutive week at the top. Doechii also scores her first top-10 album with Alligator Bites Never Heal.

Incubus Announces New Album

Incubus revealed their ninth studio album Something in the Water ahead of their sold-out O2 Arena show. It’s their first album since 2017 and features new bassist Nicole Row.

Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Drops Gospel Album

Snoop Dogg executive produced Altar Call, a new gospel album released by Death Row Records in honor of his late mother. The 21-track project features artists like Jamie Foxx and John P. Kee.

Oasis Preps for Reunion Tour

Oasis reunited for tour promo shoots in London, stirring excitement for their sold-out world tour starting July 4 in Cardiff. Rehearsals are set to begin in a few weeks.

Mariah Carey to Headline 2025 Capital Summertime Ball

Mariah Carey will headline the Capital Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium in June, her first UK show in six years. Other performers include Benson Boone, Lola Young, and KSI.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Kicks Off

Beyoncé launches her Cowboy Carter Tour tonight at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, supporting her Grammy-winning album. The tour will hit major U.S. cities before heading to Europe.

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Stagecoach 2025 Starts Today

Stagecoach kicks off today in Indio, CA. The three-day country festival is streaming live on Prime Video, Amazon Music, and Twitch. Headliners include Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, and Luke Combs, with appearances from Lana Del Rey, T-Pain, Goo Goo Dolls, and more. Full schedules are at stagecoachfestival.com.

50 Cent Sues to Block Film Release

50 Cent is suing the producers of Skillhouse, claiming they filmed and promoted his scenes without a signed contract. He’s seeking to block the film’s release.

Noel Gallagher Launches Sunglasses for Charity

Noel Gallagher released a limited edition sunglasses line, The Chiltern, to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust. Gallagher’s global Oasis comeback tour kicks off July 4.

Adam Levine and Lisa (Blackpink) Tease New Collab

Adam Levine and Lisa teased their new song “Priceless” on social media. A pre-save link is available through Maroon 5’s Instagram account.

New Music Friday Highlights

• “Stateside” by Pink Pantheress – Club anthem from upcoming mixtape Fancy That
• “Whenever” by Megan Thee Stallion – Her first new single of 2025
• “Heart by Heart” by Joe Jonas – A pop track with ’90s country and arena rock vibes
• “Mystical Magical” by Benson Boone – Debuted live at Coachella
• “Money on Money” by Young Thug and Future – First collaboration since Young Thug’s release
• “Aww Shit” by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – First single with all five members in 15 years
• “I Don’t Know Why (I Just Do)” by Jeff Goldblum & Mildred Snitzer Orchestra feat. Ariana Grande – A jazz collaboration

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Imogen Heap has launched new AI music tools via the platform Jen, offering “stylefilters” based on five of her songs: “Headlock,” “Goodnight and Go,” “Just For Now,” “Last Night of an Empire,” and “What Have You Done to Me.” These text-based prompts fuse with the chosen song to generate new tracks in that style. Each is available for $4.99. Jen only trains on licensed music and describes itself as an ethical platform.

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Lorde returned with her first single in four years, “What Was That.” After cryptic posts and a surprise appearance in NYC’s Washington Square Park, she debuted the track by lip-syncing it for fans following a permit-related police shutdown.

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Ozzy Osbourne is training for Black Sabbath’s farewell concert on July 5 in Birmingham, marking his first full show since 2018. He’s easing back into performing with daily walks and weight training. A documentary covering his health journey is expected on Paramount+ this fall. The show, titled Back to the Beginning, features a packed lineup including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, and more.

Details here

Green Day will get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 1, just weeks after headlining Coachella. Their star will be located near Amoeba Music on Hollywood Boulevard, and the ceremony will be livestreamed.

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The Swell Season is back with their first full album in 16 years. Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová release Forward on June 13. The first single, “Stuck in Reverse,” is out now. The duo rose to fame in Once and won an Oscar for “Falling Slowly.”

Check it out

Another member has left A Killer’s Confession mid-tour: guitarist Max Carrillo, who posted on Facebook citing mistreatment. He joined in March, replacing previous guitarist James Skrtich. This follows the earlier departure of drummer Kegan King.

Full story

Telemundo and HYBE Latin America announced Pase a la Fama, a new music competition focused on Regional Mexican bands. Premiering June 8, the show features judges Ana Bárbara, Adriel Favela, and Horacio Palencia. Contestants compete for $100,000 and a record deal.

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Bad Bunny will close out Saturday Night Live’s 50th season as the final musical guest on May 17. Also appearing: Benson Boone on May 3 and Arcade Fire on May 10.

Lineup here

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American Music Awards 2025

Kendrick Lamar leads the AMA nominations with 10 nods, including Artist and Album of the Year. Post Malone follows with eight, while Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey each earned seven. The show, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, airs live from Las Vegas on May 26.

Carlos Santana Health Update

Carlos Santana postponed his San Antonio concert due to dehydration. His manager confirmed he’s recovering well, and the show will be rescheduled. Full statement here: Ultimate Classic Rock

Phish Tops Rock Hall Fan Vote

Phish won the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025 fan vote with 330,000 votes. Bad Company and Billy Idol followed, but the fan vote is symbolic and doesn't guarantee induction.

Roy Thomas Baker Dies at 78

Legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker, known for his work with Queen, has passed away.

YouTube Music Dominates in South Korea

YouTube Music leads in South Korea with 9.53M monthly users. Melon, though smaller in user base, maintains the highest percentage of paid subscribers due to exclusive K-pop content and fan engagement strategies like video calls and meetups.

A24 Expands Into Music

Indie film studio A24 is diving into music, launching A24 Music with projects like The Moment starring Charli XCX and a tribute to Stop Making Sense.

K-Pop Legal Battle: Min Hee-Jin vs HYBE

Min Hee-Jin’s legal team claims HYBE must prove it lawfully terminated a $70.5M shareholder agreement after her dismissal as CEO of ADOR.

Kanye West Confession & A$AP Ferg Support

Kanye West revealed he molested a male cousin during childhood in a song and X post. A$AP Ferg responded by supporting West and sharing his own trauma in his album DAROLD.

Seth MacFarlane to Release Sinatra Album

Seth MacFarlane will drop Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements on June 6, featuring 12 previously unreleased arrangements from the Sinatra vaults.

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Katy Perry is hitting the road for her first global tour in seven years, spanning North America, Australia, South America, and Europe, and ending in Abu Dhabi. Perry recently previewed her high-tech stage design on social media. However, her May 1–2 shows in Guadalajara were canceled due to incomplete construction at Arena Guadalajara.

Ghost has introduced a strict “no cellphones” policy using Yondr pouches for their tour, aiming to enhance audience engagement. While the move was inspired by filming their project Rite Here Rite Now, it led to long entry lines at their debut show in England.

Quadeca, known for his YouTube-to-music career transition, dropped a new track titled “MONDAY,” featuring orchestral elements and rich vocals. It’s part of his upcoming album Vanisher, Horizon Scraper, expected in 2025.

Teddy Swims' Lose Control has broken Billboard records, now holding the longest run in the Hot 100 Top 10 at 58 weeks, overtaking The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights. The track peaked at No. 1 after a 32-week climb and has spent 87 weeks overall on the chart.

Live Nation has acquired Hayashi International Promotions (HIP) in Japan, strengthening its presence in Asia and aiming to elevate both global and J-pop acts.

The Cure has released Mixes of a Lost World, a 24-track remix version of their 2024 album, featuring three remixes for each original song.

FOZZY, led by Chris Jericho, is shifting to a singles-only release strategy. Their latest single, Fall In Line, is out now, with more on the way.

Foreigner is headed to Las Vegas in March 2026 for a five-night orchestral residency. They’ll also tour throughout the Americas in 2025, though frontman Kelly Hansen may miss some overseas shows.

This Week's Billboard Hot 100 Top 5

1. Luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
2. Die With a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
3. Nokia – Drake
4. Pink Pony Club – Chappel Roan
5. Ordinary – Alex Warren

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Zak Starkey Rejoins The Who

After a brief shakeup, The Who drummer Zak Starkey is back with the band. Pete Townshend addressed the rumors, citing resolved communication issues. Starkey, a fixture since 1996, shared his appreciation for being part of the band’s legacy.

Loretta Lynn’s Story Heads to Broadway

Coal Miner’s Daughter is being adapted into a Broadway musical, starring Sutton Foster as Loretta Lynn. Directed by Sam Gold with music by Jeanine Tesori, the production celebrates Lynn’s journey and influence on country music and culture.

UK Music Pushes for Music Education Reform

Concerned about the future talent pipeline, UK Music is calling on the government to:

• Hire 1,000 new music teachers
• Boost teacher training bursaries
• Fund rehearsal spaces
• Reform the English Baccalaureate
• Strengthen music’s place in education overall
• Read more at UK Music.

Apple Music Opens Tokyo Studio

Apple Music has launched its first Asian studio in Tokyo—its seventh globally. The space will produce Japanese radio content and house video production for live sessions, documentaries, and interviews, reflecting a sharp rise in global J-Pop interest.

Depeche Mode’s New Concert Film

Depeche Mode: M, directed by Fernando Frias, captures the band’s 2023 Mexico City shows. The film dives into the themes of life and death from their Momento Mori album and Mexican cultural influences.

Marilyn Manson Covers Phil Collins

Marilyn Manson returns with a chilling take on “In The Air Tonight” and drops a new track, “As Sick As The Secrets Of (Sleep)”. Both songs are available now on streaming platforms.

SAVATAGE Returns After a Decade

SAVATAGE played their first live show in 10 years at Monsters Of Rock in São Paulo, Brazil. The lineup featured classic members, though Jon Oliva was absent due to health issues.

Snoop Dogg’s Final Puff?

Snoop Dogg dropped a new 4/20-themed video for “Last Dance With Mary Jane” featuring Jelly Roll, Dr. Dre, and a portrayal of Tom Petty. Directed by Dave Meyers, the video follows Snoop through a fictional final farewell to marijuana.

Alice Cooper Band Drops First Album in 50+ Years

The original Alice Cooper band is releasing their first studio album in over five decades. The Revenge of Alice Cooper arrives July 25, with production by Bob Ezrin and a posthumous appearance by Glen Buxton.

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