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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…
Episodes
Music News RadioTinashe Is Feeling the Pressure. It’s Nothing ‘Popstar’ Can’t Handle
Tinashe on the pressure and conversation building around her upcoming eighth studio album ‘Popstar,’ feel underrated, and defending creative choices.
Music News RadioIan Munsick Finds His American West Avatar on New Album ‘The Mountain Goat’
Ian Munsick talks about his new album ‘The Mountain Goat,’ opening a bar in Deadwood, South Dakota, and cowboy culture.
Music News RadioPrivate Equity’s Next Target Is Indie Music
For years, private equity firms have snatched up the catalogues of music’s biggest names. Now they’re after independent labels.








Music News RadioCharlie Puth Cancels Australian and New Zealand Arena Dates
The singer’s November arena run has been scrapped, with ticketholders to be automatically refunded; no reason was given
Music News RadioFormer Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Defends Singer Amid Macklemore Tour Fallout
Aaron Rowe has defended Ed Sheeran amid the continuing fallout over Macklemore’s removal from the singer’s Loop Tour.
Music News RadioBTS, BLACKPINK, CORTIS, And KATSEYE Score Additional Nominations For 2026 MTV VMAs | Soompi
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) has revealed its nominees for Best Group and Song of the Summer! On September 18 local time, MTV officially
Music News RadioGirls’ Generation’s “Genie” Becomes Their 10th Group MV To Hit 100 Million Views | Soompi
Another Girls’ Generation music video has just joined the 100 million club! On September 19 at around 11:55 a.m. KST, Girls’ Generation’s music video for
Music News RadioMadrid Howls With Shakira as She Kicks Off 12-Date Residency: ‘Tonight We Are One’
Eight years after her last concert in Spain, Shakira kicks off her 12-date residency in Madrid. Here are the highlights of the night.
Music News RadioDropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey Says Ed Sheeran ‘Took the Knee’ With Macklemore: ‘Doesn’t Sit Right With Me’
Dropkick Murphys’ frontman Ken Casey has criticized Ed Sheeran for booting Macklemore off tour, saying it ‘doesn’t sit right with me.’
Music News RadioDuring ATEEZ’s Biggest Year, Leader Hongjoong Wanted to Share a Song About Having ‘Enough’
ATEEZ leader and K-pop star Hongjoong talks “ENOuGH” with Bazzi, contract negotiations with KQ Entertainment and inspiration from Coachella.
Music News RadioKISS’ Gene Simmons to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at IEBA’s 2026 Conference
KISS’ Gene Simmons is set to receive a lifetime achievement award at the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s 2026 Conference.
Music News RadioRodrigo y Gabriela Add Lyrics & Vocals for the First Time in ‘OurHome,’ in Something ‘Very Powerful’
Rodrigo y Gabriela debut vocals on ’OurHome, exploring migration, identity and connection. Hear their powerful evolution in this new album!
Music News RadioPSYCHIC FEVER Find Strength in Their Differences on New Album ‘DIFFERENT’: Interview
Billboard Japan had the opportunity to interview PSYCHIC FEVER in London on the occasion of the release of their second album, ‘DIFFERENT.’
Music News RadioHitmaker Vaundy Proves His True Worth Live as Fervor Spreads Beyond Japan
On Sept. 5, Vaundy kicked off his first Asian arena tour entitled Vaundy ASIA ARENA TOUR 2026 “HORO.”
Music News RadioYama Wayama’s ‘Onna no Sono no Hoshi’ Vol. 5 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100
Yama Wayama’s ‘Onna no Sono no Hoshi’ Vol. 5 hits No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart released Sept. 17.
Music News RadioEBiDAN’s ‘Yes! Tokyo’ Logs Third Week at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100 as Aimyon’s ‘Marigold’ Returns to Top 10 After Six Years
EBiDAN’s “Yes! Tokyo” holds atop the Billboard Japan Hot 100, logging its third week at No. 1 on the chart dated Sept. 16.
Music News RadioKatie Pruitt Wants to Meet You Face-to-Face
Katie Pruitt says her new album ‘Fools for the Fleeting’ is about making human connections in an age of AI.
Music News RadioThe Heartbreakers, With Chris Stapleton Singing, Need to Think About a Reunion Tour
Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers reunited for a three song set in Nashville this week with Chris Stapleton singing. They need to think about a tour.
Music News RadioSammy Hagar Fires Back at Alex Van Halen: ‘You Act Like There Never Was a Van Hagar’
In a new interview with SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk, Sammy Hagar responded to Alex Van Halen calling him a “complete idiot.”
Music News RadioLea Michele Remembers Duncan Sheik: ‘This One Hurts and Does Not Seem Real’
‘Spring Awakening’ star Lea Michele paid tribute to Duncan Sheik, the Tony Award-winning composer who died on Thursday at age 56.
Music News RadioEd Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Defends Singer, Says Focus Should Be on Robert Kraft
Aaron Rowe spoke out in support of Ed Sheeran and said the focus should be on Robert Kraft and those ‘trying to silence the voices of people.’
Music News RadioShe’s Just Being Miley: Seven Takeaways From ‘Bass Persuades’
Miley’s ‘Bass Persuades’ is full of surprising collaborations and huge hooks
Music News RadioTune-Yards Line Up North American Tour of I Love Boosters Score
The Oakland band is taking the sound of the Boots Riley film to Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, and more
Music News RadioBeck Marks ‘Ride Lonesome’ Release With Tokyo-Set ‘Run Away’ Video
Beck marked the release of his new album ‘Ride Lonesome’ on Friday with the video for standout track “Run Away.”



Music News RadioBeck Hits a Sad, Beautiful New High on ‘Ride Lonesome’
Beck hits a sad, beautiful new high on his new album ‘Ride Lonesome.’ Our review.
Music News RadioSoompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, September Week 2 | Soompi
ATEEZ scored their first No. 1 on our chart with “BAD,” moving up five spots to take over as the new top song. Congratulations to ATEEZ! Down one spot to
Music News Radio50 Years Ago Today: Queen and the Sex Pistols Play Two Pivotal Shows in England
In September 1976, Queen and the Sex Pistols played separate shows in London that represented two very different future paths for rock.
Music News RadioDuncan Sheik, ‘Spring Awakening’ Composer and ‘Barely Breathing’ Singer, Dead at 56
Duncan Sheik, singer of the 1996 hit single “Barely Breathing” and Tony Award-winning composer of ‘Spring Awakening,’ has died at the age of 56.
Music News RadioKarol G Wows MetLife Stadium With Explosive Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour
Karol G’s first of two sold-out nights at Metlife stadium featured surprise appearances from Tainy, Judeline, and Rusowsky
Music News RadioDuncan Sheik Dies at 56
The musician was best known for his 1996 single “Barely Breathing” and his Tony-winning work on Broadway’s Spring Awakening
Music News RadioThe National’s Matt Berninger Releases Type It Up EP and New Video
“People were mishearing the lyric, ‘That would look good in a black letter font’ as ‘I would look good in a black leather thong,’ so I decided to swap the…
Music News RadioTroye Sivan, Miley, Beabadoobee, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Troye Sivan, Miley, Beabadoobee, Carly Rae Jepsen, and all the songs you need to know this week.
Music News Radio11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Carly Rae Jepsen, Miley Cyrus, and More
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Music News RadioBill Callahan Joins Meshell Ndegeocello to Cover Bob Dylan’s “With God on Our Side”
Chris Thile also sings on the track from Ndegeocello’s duets album Synonym


Music News RadioWatch: &TEAM Takes 1st Win For “Mark on Me” On “Music Bank”; Performances By PENTAGON, Soyeon, And More | Soompi
&TEAM has won their first music show trophy for “Mark on Me”! On the September 18 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were




Music News RadioRESCENE Announces Comeback Date | Soompi
RESCENE is set to return with a new album this November! On September 18, a media outlet reported that RESCENE has finalized their comeback date and is
Music News RadioCarly Rae Jepsen Wants to Party in ‘Versailles’ Music Video
Carly Rae Jepsen released a music video for her single, “Versailles.”
Music News RadioMiley Cyrus’ ‘Bass Persuades’: All 10 Tracks Ranked
Billboard ranks all 10 songs on Miley Cyrus’ new album ‘Bass Persuades.’
Music News RadioWatch: Rosé Has A “new trick” For Bouncing Back From Heartbreak In New MV | Soompi
BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s new song is finally out! On September 18 at 8 a.m. KST, Rosé released her new song “new trick” along with its music video. The song was
Music News RadioRead the Full Credits to Miley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades
The singer’s first album as just Miley features assists from Model/Actriz, Miike Snow’s Andrew Wyatt, Kid Harpoon, and more
Music News RadioMiley, Carly Rae Jepsen, Riley Green, Rosé & More: New Music Friday Guide
Miley, Carly Rae Jepsen and Riley Green lead Billboard’s new music guide this week, along with more artists across genres.
Music News RadioRosé Is a Rock Star In ‘New Trick’ Music Video: Watch
Rosé is a rock star in the music video for “New Trick,” directed by Dave Meyers.
Music News RadioMiley Cyrus and Fiancé Maxx Morando Find Bliss at the Chateau Marmont in ‘Let’s Get Married’ Video
Miley Cyrus has unveiled the video for “Let’s Get Married,” the second single from her upcoming album, ‘Bass Persuades.’