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Music News Radio
Stay updated with the latest in the world of music through “Music News Radio.” Our podcast brings you the hottest news, trends, and updates from trusted music sources like Billboard, NME, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork, all transformed into engaging audio with the help of AI technology. Whether you’re a casual listener or a devoted fan, you’ll find something fresh and exciting in every episode. Please note that while we reference these reputable outlets, this podcast is independently produced and…
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Music News RadioMighty Sparrow, King of Calypso Music, Dead at 91
Mighty Sparrow, the undisputed king of calypso music, has died at age 91.
Music News RadioLily Konigsberg, Krill, Jane Remover, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Music News RadioJay-Z Asks Appeals Court to Revive Extortion Case After Rape Accuser Recants
Jay-Z is hoping a new recantation by his former Jane Doe accuser can revive his extortion and defamation lawsuit against Tony Buzbee in California.
Music News RadioSting to Launch 2026 Fall North American Tour
String has announced Fall 2026 “Sting 3.0” tour dates stopping in North American cities including Vancouver, St. Louis, Montreal, Tampa, and Brooklyn.
Music News RadioBrandi Carlile Plots ‘Burn the Setlist’ All-Request Tour
Brandi Carlile is hitting the road for an all-request tour this fall.
Music News RadioRobert Earl Keen’s Longtime Guitarist Received an ALS Diagnosis. Texas Music Is Rallying
Guitarist Rich Brotherton received a diagnosis of ALS; Robert Earl Keen, John Baumann, and the Texas music scene are rallying behind him.
Music News RadioBebe Rexha Recalls Taylor Swift’s Support After Struggling to Find a Designer to Dress Her for 2019 Grammys
Bebe Rexha reflects on Taylor Swift’s support after she struggled to find a designer willing to dress her for the 2019 Grammys.
Music News RadioU2 Plotting New Stadium Tour
U2 recently began rehearsals for their first stadium tour in 2027, according to a new Rolling Stone cover story with the band.
Music News RadioKlein Surprise Releases New Album My Own Fairytale
The 12 ambient-classical songs are out now
Music News RadioSlayyyter, Suki Waterhouse, Rebecca Black, MUNA & More Bring the Party to All Things Go Festival | All Access
Slayyyter, Suki Waterhouse and more were just some of the artists that brought the party to Washington, D.C., for the All Things Go festival 2026.
Music News RadioHere’s How 50 Cent Playfully Responded to Cardi B Not Feeling ’21 Questions’ During a Club Appearance
50 Cent responded to a video of Cardi B not feeling “21 Questions” playing in a nightclub.
Music News RadioAs Stevie Wonder’s ‘Songs In the Key of Life’ Turns 50, Musicians Reflect on Its Impact: ‘An Actual Gift to Humanity’
Stevie Wonder’s ‘Songs In the Key of Life’ turned 50 on Sept. 28, 2026. Musicians across genres reflect with Billboard about the impact of the album.
Music News RadioThe Bowery Presents Co-Presidents John Moore & Jim Glancy Exit Company
The Bowery Presents co-presidents John Moore and Jim Glancy have exited the concert promotion company.
Music News RadioBilly Ray Cyrus Shares One of His ‘Most Prized Possessions,’ a Beautiful Handwritten Dolly Parton Letter: ‘I Too Think You Are Special!’
Billy Ray Cyrus shared one of his “most prized possessions,” a handwritten note from late country icon Dolly Parton from 1992, right after they first met.
Music News RadioJohn Mayer to Headline 6 Nights at the Las Vegas Sphere: ‘Meet Me Where the Light Is’
John Mayer’s 2027 Sphere mini-residency dates have been announced. Here’s when tickets go on sale.
Music News RadioKorn’s Fieldy and Head Reunite Onstage for First Time in Five Years
Korn bandmates Fieldy and Brian “Head” Welch reunited onstage Saturday for the first time in five years during a performance in Boise, Idaho.
Music News RadioOasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger Doc to Stream on Disney+ on October 9th with Bonus Content
Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger, the new documentary charting Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour, will begin streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on October 9th.
Music News RadioRiley Green to Launch His That’s Just Me Tour in 2027: Here Are the Dates
The tour takes its name from Green’s recently-released album.
Music News RadioMatt Hansen Learned to Recognize Red Flags and That Love Is “a Conversation, Not a Mandate”: Podcast
Matt Hansen, the singer-songwriter behind Orchid and “LET EM GO,” talks about how romance “needs to be a conversation, not a mandate” on the Going There with…
Music News RadioJohn Mayer Will Return to the Sphere in 2027
John Mayer will return to the Sphere in Las Vegas next April for a run of shows that will feature a solo set, full band, and his blues rock trio.
Music News RadioSlipknot Plan (Sic)est Stadium Tour for Summer 2027
Slipknot will embark on what they’re calling the (Sic)est Stadium Tour in summer 2027.
Music News RadioOasis Announce ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Streaming Release Date
The documentary will begin streaming on Disney+/Hulu on Oct. 9 featuring exclusive performances of “Slide Away,” “Wonderwall,” and more.
Music News RadioBilly Joel’s Vintage Motorcycle Collection is Movin’ Out to Auction
Billy Joel will sell more than 70 of his vintage motorcycles at a special auction in New York City this fall.
Music News RadioStevie Wonder Surprise-Releases Four Previously Unheard ‘Songs in the Key of Life’
Stevie Wonder has released a ‘Songs in the Key of Life 50’ EP with four songs he recorded in the original sessions ahead of his ‘Songs’ tour.
Music News RadioSlipknot Announce Summer 2027 Stadium Tour
Slipknot have announced a Summer 2027 stadium tour, featuring dates in North America, South America, and the UK.
Music News RadioPearl Jam Close Out Ohana Fest with Headlining Set Featuring Abe Laboriel Jr. on Drums, Billy Strings Appearance
After playing a surprise mini-set on Friday at Ohana Festival, Pearl Jam headlined the fest on Sunday. Both performances featured Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums.
Music News RadioFarm Aid 2026: Backstage and Onstage With Neil Young, Nathaniel Rateliff, More
Go backstage and onstage with Neil Young, Margo Price, Turnpike Troubadours, Lily Meola, and more at the 2026 installment of Farm Aid.
Music News RadioErasure Announce New Album, Radio!! Radio!!, Unveil “Wings of Love”
Synthpop duo Erasure, made up of Andy Bell and Vince Clarke, announced their new album Radio!! Radio!! comes out in March and unveiled single “Wings of Love.”
Music News RadioWatch Taylor Swift Haunt Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell in “Patient Zero” Video
Cara Delevingne makes an appearance too
Music News RadioMadonna’s ‘Danceteria’ Was One of the Great Moments in VMAs History
Madonna opened the 2026 MTV VMAs with a performance of “Danceteria” and ”“Bring Your Love,” and it was one of the greatest moments in VMAs history.
Music News RadioStevie Wonder Unvaults Four Songs in the Key of Life Tracks
“We didn’t add these songs to the album, but they were part of what I was feeling and discovering as we made it,” says Wonder
Music News RadioThe VMAs: The One Night When MTV Pretends to be MTV
The 2026 VMAs featured Madonna, Taylor Swift, and the ghost of the nineties.
Music News RadioShakira to Take Massive Madrid Residency Global With First Full-Concert Livestream
Shakira will livestream a full concert globally for the first time with an October 3rd broadcast from her massive Madrid residency.
Music News RadioRod Stewart Announces Dates For 2027 Final Encore European Tour With a Very Important Caveat: ‘I’m Not Retiring’
Rod Stewart has announced the dates for his 2027 Final Encore European tour with an important caveat that he’s “not retiring” from music.
Music News RadioU2 Dream It All Up Again
In a Rolling Stone cover story, U2 discuss ‘Carnaval De Luz,’ the return of Larry Mullen Jr., writing about Rosalía, and working with Dolly Parton
Music News RadioNicole Scherzinger Posted Pic of Serious Leg Burns Caused By Boiling Water Right Before Pussycat Dolls Gig: ‘The Show Must Go On’
Nicole Scherzinger posted pictures of serious leg burns caused by boiling water before a Pussycat Dolls gig in Germany on Saturday (Sept. 26).
Music News RadioKacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton with “I Will Always Love You” at 2026 VMAs
Kacey Musgraves paid tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 MTV VMAs with a stripped-down performance of “I Will Always Love You.”
Music News RadioTaylor Swift Dedicates VMAs Video of the Year Award to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift won Video of the Year at the 2026 VMAs and dedicated the award to Dolly Parton. Watch her speech here.
Music News RadioMadonna’s 2026 VMAs Performance Featured Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and Crotch Lasers
Madonna returned to the MTV VMAs for her first performance in 23 years, bringing out Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx during the 2026 ceremony.
Music News RadioPearl Jam Officially Welcome Abe Laboriel Jr. as New Drummer During Thunderous Ohana Headlining Set
Pearl Jam officially welcomed Paul McCartney drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. to the band during their thunderous headlining set at Ohana Festival.
Music News RadioLana Del Rey Celebrates Second Wedding Anniversary With Jeremy Dufrene
Lana Del Rey has shared previously unseen footage from her wedding to Jeremy Dufrene, marking the couple’s second anniversary.
Music News RadioShakira to Livestream Oct. 3 Madrid Show: How to Watch
Don’t miss Shakira’s Oct. 3 Madrid concert livestream. Here’s how to watch the show.