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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 RadioMichelle Branch and Maren Morris Reimagine ‘Goodbye to You’ With Laguna Beach-Themed Video
Michelle Branch has reimagined her 2002 hit “Goodbye to You” with Maren Morris, with the Laguna Beach-themed music video starring Kristin Cavallari.
Music News RadioKylie Minogue Delivers Hits, Surprise Guests and Pyrotechnics at AFL Grand Final
The Australian pop icon delivered a career-spanning 20-minute hometown set, joined by G Flip, William Barton and Dom Dolla.
Music News RadioPearl Jam Surprise Reveal Abe Laboriel Jr. as New Drummer at Ohana Festival
Pearl Jam has unveiled their new drummer: longtime Paul McCartney collaborator Abe Laboriel Jr.
Music News RadioXLOV Announces Dates And Cities For 1st U.S. Tour | Soompi
XLOV is heading stateside for the first U.S. tour of their career! On September 25 local time, XLOV announced their plans for their first-ever tour of the
Music News Radio2026 Global Citizen Festival, Which TXT Was Set To Headline, Cancelled Due To Dangerous Conditions | Soompi
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival has been cancelled at the last minute due to safety concerns. On September 25 local time, Global Citizen announced that
Music News RadioYoung Tak Takes 1st-Ever Win On “Music Bank” With “GOGO” | Soompi
Young Tak has won the very first music show trophy of his career! Due to the Chuseok holiday, KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” did not air a new episode on
Music News RadioInterscope’s Nicole Wyskoarko & Common Among Black Music Action Coalition Gala Honorees
Common, Patti LaBelle, Public Enemy and more were honored by the Black Music Action Coalition at its sixth annual gala on Thursday (Sept. 24).
Music News RadioOvrkast Speaks Out Against Outkast’s Lawsuit, Says He Never Intended to ‘Confuse Fans’
Ovrkast is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by influential hip-hop duo Outkast.
Music News RadioStella Lefty’s ‘Boston’ Earns Country Chart Honor Last Achieved 22 Years Ago
Stella Lefty becomes the first solo-billed woman with a debut single that has spent multiple weeks atop Country Airplay since Gretchen Wilson.
Music News RadioTaylor Swift Sets 2026 Single-Day Spotify Record, Thanks to ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’
Spotify announced that Taylor Swift became the most-streamed female artist in a single day in 2026, thanks to ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.’
Music News RadioSabrina Carpenter & Margaret Qualley Join Fred Astaire Biopic Cast
Sabrina Carpenter and Margaret Qualley have joined the cast of a Fred Astaire biopic, starring Tom Holland as the lauded triple-threat performer.
Music News RadioCommon Accepts SAG-AFTRA & SoundExchange’s Artist Impact Award: ‘Makes Me Feel Like I’ve Got to Do More’
Common was honored by SAG-AFTRA & SoundExchange with their inaugural Artist Impact Award on Thursday (Sept. 24).
Music News RadioVictoria Monét Reveals ‘Frequency of Love’ Track List, Featuring Bruno Mars, SZA, Bryson Tiller & Leon Thomas
Victoria Monét has revealed the track list for her ‘Frequency of Love’ album, which features SZA, Bruno Mars and more.
Music News Radio‘Gilded Age’ Cast Comes Together for First Holiday Album: Full Track List
The cast of HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ comes together for Christmas album
Music News RadioIn Canada: Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Canadian Country Music Association
The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate the Canadian Country Music Association’s 50th anniversary and more Canada music news.
Music News RadioLady Gaga Shouldn’t Get $230K ‘Consolation Prize’ After ‘Mayhem’ Lawsuit, Surf Brand Tells Judge
Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” spawned an unsuccessful lawsuit brought by a surf brand that says the star isn’t owed legal fees despite her request for them.
Music News RadioWeen Announce Massive Box Set Revisiting ‘Chocolate and Cheese’ Tour
Ween will revisit their tour in support of their classic ‘Chocolate and Cheese’ in a new box set that unearths seven full gigs from the trek.
Music News RadioLeon Bridges Shakes Up His Sound Once Again
The singer-songwriter collaborates with Jungle on his latest
Music News RadioEverything You Need to Know About ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ Songs
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ features four new songs. We break down the lyrics and meanings.
Music News RadioLaila! Is About to Deliver SZA’s Favorite Music of 2026
Laila! has a new album, and SZA says it’s her favorite thing she’s heard all year. We talked about it
Music News RadioSZA Is Officially a New Jersey Hall of Fame Inductee: ‘More Importantly, I Met Danny DeVito’
SZA gets inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame by Danny Devito, joining previous inductees Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Jonas Brothers, and more.
Music News RadioWoman Who Accused Jay-Z of Rape Withdraws Allegations
“Mr. Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me whatsoever,” she wrote in a declaration
Music News RadioAll Things Go & Global Citizen Cancel 2026 Festivals Due to ‘Severe Weather Conditions’ in New York
All Things Go and Global Citizen have been canceled due to severe weather in NYC.
Music News RadioPhono V Could Reshape Catalog Valuations for Years. Here’s Why Songwriters Should Pay Attention (Guest Column)
Songwriters should pay attention to the Phono V royalty rate proceedings, which will have long-term effects, argues Alex Heiche in a new op-ed.
Music News RadioExecutive Turntable: ASCAP Names Jason Wagener SVP/Head of General Licensing; Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Hires CMO
This week’s music industry hires and promotions: ASCAP, Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Primary Wave, Copyright Alliance and more.
Music News RadioRainbow Kitten Surprise Rock New York City
Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Common People played New York’s Terminal 5 for the Rolling Stone Rock Tour. See the best photos from a fun night
Music News RadioSee U2’s 50th-Anniversary Performance at Their Old High School
U2 returned to their Dublin high school to celebrate 50 years together, just after announcing new album Carnaval De Luz.
Music News RadioGlobal Citizen Festival in New York Canceled Due to ‘Extreme Weather Forecast’
This weekend’s Global Citizen festival at New York’s Central Park has been canceled due to potentially severe weather in northeast U.S.
Music News RadioJulión Álvarez Pays Tribute to Mariachi With New EP ‘Ranchero de Corazón’: ‘Mariachi Is Sacred to Me’
Julion Alvarez’s new EP ‘Ranchero de Corazon’ celebrates mariachi.
Music News RadioThe World Is Watching BE:FIRST. Now What?
The Japanese group is scoring hits, selling out stadiums, and aiming for new audiences. Read their Rolling Stone Japan cover story
Music News RadioAll Things Go and Global Citizen 2026 Festivals Canceled
The New York City events were scrapped due to severe weather conditions
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All Things Go, CBGB, Global Citizen 2026 Festivals Canceled
The New York City events were scrapped due to severe weather conditions
Music News RadioHow Jhené Aiko Landed the First No. 1 Album of Her Career With ‘Westside Whimsy’
As Jhené Aiko lands her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with ‘Westside Whimsy,’ manager Ketrina “Taz” Askew is Executive of the Week.
Music News RadioWhy Hip-Hop Heads Might Recognize the Beat in ADÉLA’s New Hit ‘Nicole Kidman’
Hip-hop fans might recognize the sample in ADÉLA’s rising hit “Nicole Kidman” because of its use in songs by Boldy James and G Herbo.
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What Are the New Songs on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ About?
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ is here. But what are the songs about?
Music News RadioBeabadoobee’s ‘Pylon’ Earns Rocker Second U.K. No. 1 Album
Beabadoobee has scored her second U.K. No. 1 album with “Pylon.”
Music News RadioSienna Spiro’s ‘Great Expectation’ Scores Third Consecutive Week as U.K. No. 1
Sienna Spiro’s “Great Expectation” has scored a third week at No. 1 on the U.K. Singles Chart.
Music News RadioSpotify Announces Partnership With Paramount for 2026 VMAs
Spotify has partnered with Paramount as the official music and video partner of the 2026 MTV VMAs, which are set to air on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Music News RadioPhoebe Bridgers Drops Haunting ‘On Video’ From Soundtrack to Robert Pattinson ‘Primetime’ Film
Phoebe Bridgers dropped the haunting original song “On Video” from the soundtrack to the Robert Pattinson movie “Primetime”: listen to it here.
Music News RadioTodd Rundgren: Taylor Swift Ruined Music
In a recent interview, the rock legend said Swift “doesn’t do anything particularly great except grow hair. She’s not a great singer. She’s not a great…
Music News RadioGnarls Barkley’s Upcoming Tour Will Have Cee Lo Green -- But Not Danger Mouse
It turns out Gnarls Barkley’s first tour in 18 years will instead feature CeeLo Green taking the duo’s music on the road without Danger Mouse.
Music News RadioDolly Parton Returns to the Big Screen as ‘9 to 5’ Heads Back to Theaters
Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda’s 1980 comedy ‘9 to 5’ will be re-released in theaters for one week this October to benefit the Dollywood Foundation.
Music News RadioiHeartRadio’s 2026 Jingle Ball Tour Recruits Olivia Rodrigo, Hilary Duff, Sombr
iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball tour returns in 2026 with a lineup featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Jonas Brothers, Hilary Duff, Sombr, Raye, Adela, and more.
Music News RadioTreaty Oak Revival Have Finally Had It With Fans Throwing Things: ‘It’s Hurting People’
Treaty Oak Revival have told their fans to stop throwing ‘hard objects’ during their song ‘Boomtown,’ after a fan wa injured by a folding chair.
Music News RadioEd Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium Shows Canceled Due to ‘Severe Weather Forecast’
Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium this weekend have been canceled due to an actual storm and not the figurative one brewing around the singer.
Music News RadioPeter Rosenberg Calls Ye ‘Weird’ for Interrupting Ceremony to Unveil Honorary Street Sign for Donda West
Peter Rosenberg ripped Kanye West for his behavior at the honorary street renaming in Chicago for the rapper’s mom.
Music News RadioSeven Artists, Three Days, One Album: Inside e.l.f. Cosmetics’ ‘Mirror Mix’
Discover how e.l.f. Cosmetics brought 7 artists together for ‘Mirror Mix,’ a new album spotlighting rising independent artists across genres.
Music News RadioEd Sheeran Dates at Gillette Stadium Canceled Due to Severe Weather Warnings
Ed Sheeran’s Friday (Sept. 25) and Saturday (Sept. 26) shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. have been canceled due to severe weather warnings.
Music News RadioTinashe, Blondshell, Taylor Swift, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Tinashe, Blondshell, Taylor Swift, and all the songs you need to know this week.
Music News RadioAll 4 New Songs on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ Ranked
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ has arrived. Here’s all four new tracks on the deluxe project ranked.
Music News Radioe.l.f. Cosmetics Drops 2nd Original Album ‘Mirror Mix,’ With 7 Rising Stars Including Flau’jae Johnson, Joaquina & NEZZA
e.l.f. Cosmetics drops it’s second original album, ‘Mirror Mix,’ with seven rising stars Including Flau’jae Johnson, Joaquina, NEZZA and more.
Music News Radio‘I’ve Internalized My Mom’: Harry Connick Jr. Shares an Excerpt of His Book ‘Babe,’ In Tribute to Late Mother
Billboard has an exclusive excerpt from Harry Connick Jr.’s new book that sets up his mother’s NYC beginnings and how her loss weighed on Connick’s life.
Music News RadioOasis’ Liam Gallagher Hints That 2027 Dates Could be the Band’s ‘Last’ Outing
Oasis’ Liam Gallagher hinted in an interaction with a fan that the group’s upcoming 2027 tour dates could be their “last” go-round.
Music News RadioVal Blavatnik Named to Warner Music Group Executive Team, Elliot Grainge Named Chair of ADA, More
Val Blavatnik has been named to Warner Music Group’s executive leadership team and Elliot Grainge has been named chair of ADA in a new slate of moves.
Music News RadioMeet Melanie Santiler: Cuban Rising Star Navigates Identity & Freedom on Introspective Album ‘Los Cisnes’
Cuban newcomer, Melanie Santiler, talks to Billboard about her debut album “Los Cisnes,” which navigates identity, freedom, and transformation.