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Songwriter Jamie Scott and manager Rick Wilson launch music publishing venture Writers
MusicWeek
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Songwriter, producer and artist Jamie Scott and his longtime manager and business partner Rick Wilson have launched music publishing venture Writers. It follows more than a decade of collaboration through their previous company, Catherine Songs....
"There’s a lot less ‘James Hetfield strangling a goat’ in the singing department." New Volbeat album God Of Angels Trust won't surprise you, but it will get you banging that head
Louder
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June 2, 2025
You can trust Louder Our experienced team has worked for some of the biggest brands in music. From testing headphones to reviewing albums, our experts aim to create reviews you can trust. Find out more about how we review. Volbeat found their...
Album review: Turnstile – NEVER ENOUGH
Kerrang!
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There's high anticipation, and then there's the wait for NEVER ENOUGH. In fact, since Turnstile's 2021 album GLOW ON sent shockwaves through the alternative scene and beyond, all eyes have been on the Baltimore punks to see what they would do...
Creeper are teasing a new album, Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death
Kerrang!
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Creeper have announced a brand-new album, Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death. Following its 5/5-rated 2023 predecessor Sanguivore, the band are set to drop the sequel “this Halloween season” (obviously), initially revealing their plans onstage on...
Rezonate Music Rights investment platform launches to acquire producers' catalogues
MusicWeek
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Rezonate Music Rights has launched a new investment platform aiming to acquire the royalty rights of music producers globally. It has been co-founded by Cam Blackwood, producer of chart-topping albums by George Ezra, Tom Walker and Jack Savoretti,...
David Lynch’s possessions, including music gear, put up for auction
Mixmag
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June 2, 2025
A collection of David Lynch’s personal items has been put up for sale via Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). The auction comprises 441 lots, ranging across music equipment, film memorabilia, art supplies from his home studio and...
Taylorville Municipal Band to start summer season June 11
Breeze Courier - Illinois
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June 2, 2025
TAYLORVILLE — The 2025 Taylorville Municipal Band concert season will be presented at the Christian County Historical Society in Taylorville. The weekly concerts, under the direction of Chris Gunn, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings...
New Music Reviews (6/2)
KEXP - Washington State
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Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. These reviews help our DJs decide on what they want to play. See what we added this week below...
Top summer albums worth listening to this summer
The Tacoma Ledger - Washington State
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June 2, 2025
By Michael Doyle As we approach the time when smiles are shared under the sunny skies of summer, many people look to music to unite and define themselves. Between funk to punk albums, look no further for music to jam to in the coming months. Funk...
Culture That Made Me: Music legend Brush Shiels picks his touchstones
Irish Examiner
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June 2, 2025
Brendan “Brush” Shiels, 79, grew up in Phibsboro, Dublin. In 1967, he formed Skid Row, Ireland’s seminal rock group, which briefly included Phil Lynott on vocals, and Gary Moore on guitar. The band released two acclaimed records, Skid and 34...
Old Dominion’s new album, ‘Barbara,’ won’t lean on band’s record-breaking laurels
Associated Press
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June 2, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — When Old Dominion’s eighth group of the year victory broke the tie for consecutive wins at the Academy of Country Music Awards last month, it changed the record books — but not their perspective. “They’re certainly wonderful honors...
Country Musician Joshua Ray Walker Announces Album Tropicana
Dallas Observer - Texas
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June 2, 2025
Joshua Ray Walker is getting ready for summer with a new album, bouncing back in full spirit and a tour announcement. Walker is releasing Tropicana on Friday, June 13. The album was written during treatment for stage 3B colon cancer, imagining...
SMASH INTO PIECES Lands in Bulgaria: Experience the Epic ArmaHeaven Prophecy Show
Novinite
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After nearly 20 years of performing on stages worldwide, Swedish rock band SMASH INTO PIECES is finally coming to Bulgaria for their debut concert. On September 27, Sofia’s City Stage club will host their ArmaHeaven Prophecy show - the most...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Nowhere Wolves
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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June 2, 2025
Two bandmates in Pittsburgh’s Nowhere Wolves are organizing the second annual Loud & Proud Music Festival, a grassroots LGBTQ+ music event. The festival, set to run from noon to 8 p.m. June 8 at Allegheny City Brewing, will benefit the Hugh Lane...
‘Severance’ Editor Reveals the Techniques Used to Craft the Intense Marching Band Season Finale
Variety
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June 2, 2025
The Music Dance Experience on Season 1 of “Severance” was so memorable that the director and executive producer Ben Stiller wanted to up the ante for Season 2. Stiller pitched the idea of a marching band sequence for the show’s finale. So, when...
Skales says most artists quit before the blessings show up
Pulse
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June 2, 2025
In a post on his X page, Skales encouraged artists who are yet to enjoy success to keep pushing, as many quit just before the blessings come. "Your music will take you places all over the globe. You just need to be consistent enough to see it...
The four best non-lyrical vocal moments in pop music – from la la las to duh duh duhs
The Conversation
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June 2, 2025
My professional life revolves around the academic study of song lyrics. So it may seem like a strange move to write about how some of the most powerful and emotive vocal moments in popular music have come when singers reject words. But it’s...
Superchunk To Return With New Album 'Songs In The Key Of Yikes' In August
Stereoboard
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Photo: Alex Cox Superchunk have laid out plans for a new album. The North Carolina indie-rock stalwarts will release 'Songs in the Key of Yikes' through Merge Records on August 22, following up 2022's 'Wild Loneliness'. Engineered by Paul Voran...
From Tembisa to the world: Pantsula dance group to feature in Coldplay music video
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 2, 2025
Coldplay invited the Tembisa Red Devils to appear in the rock band's latest music video. South African dance group The Tembisa Red Devils have travelled to the US to appear in a Coldplay music video. The group’s manager confirmed to The Citizen...
'Thato’ is here! Kelvin Momo drops new album just before Red Bull Symphonic confirmation
IOL
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June 2, 2025
The people’s favourite Amapiano DJ and music producer, Kelvin Momo, released his highly anticipated album, “Thato”, on Friday, May 30. Like most of his body of work, “Thato” is a masterful blend of Amapiano and jazz, which creates a deeply...