Setlist: Live Nation faces tough questions in US Congress
CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including Live Nation and Ticketmaster coming under fire from both sides…
The Reytons Score First U.K. No. 1 With ‘What’s Rock And Roll?’
The Reytons finally rock on to No. 1 in the U.K. with What’s Rock And Roll? (via The Reytons), their third LP. The South Yorkshire-formed indie group, comprising Jonny Yerrell,…
NewJeans talk hopes for new music: “I want our listeners to be open-minded”
Rookie girl group NewJeans have shed some light on what they hope to explore and achieve with their upcoming new music. READ MORE: NewJeans: “We want to show the industry…
Lil Yachty’s new psych-rock album features contributions from Mac DeMarco, Alex G and more
Last week, Lil Yachty released his first studio album in nearly three years, a record titled ‘Let’s Start Here’ that makes a major departure from his usual trap-pop stylings. READ MORE:…
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ Stays at No. 1 In U.K.
Miley Cyrus now has a bunch of U.K. No. 1s with “Flowers”. The post-disco hit blooms with upwards of 121,000 chart units, the Official Charts Company reports, to lead the…
Britney Spears says she’s “alive and well” after police wellness check, explains why she shut down her Instagram
Britney Spears has shared another update on her wellbeing after fans called for police to conduct a wellness check on her. READ MORE: The story of Britney Spears’ ‘…Baby One More…
Motown legend Smokey Robinson’s first album of new material in over a decade will be called ‘Gasms’
Smokey Robinson has announced his first album of original compositions in more than a decade, the unambiguously-titled ‘Gasms’. The nine-track album will arrive on April 28, and will be Robinson’s…
Harry Styles to Perform on 2023 Grammys
Harry Styles will perform on the 2023 Grammy Awards, set for Sunday, Feb. 5. The announcement was made on Sunday (Jan. 29) during the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship…
Rick Ross says he’ll never drive a Tesla because “the government could tap into the brain of the car”
Rick Ross has shared his skepticism on the technological benefits of smart cars, saying in a new video that he’ll never drive a Tesla because he believes it could autonomously…
Barrett Strong, ‘Money’ Singer and Motown Songwriter, Dies at 81
More than 73 years ago, Barrett Strong, as a singer, declared “Money (That’s What I Want)” — for the first hit single from the Motown empire. What he actually wound…