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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 RadioJoy Division’s Stephen Morris on New ‘Eternal’ Box Set, Stepping Away From New Order
The new box set ‘Eternal (Live)’ cobbles together every known Joy Division live recording. Drummer Stephen Morris broke it all down for us.
Music News RadioCage the Elephant Will Play the Halftime Show at NFL’s Munich Game
The halftime entertainment at the Lions-Patriots game in Munich on Nov. 15 will be headlined by Cage the Elephant.
Music News RadioHear Elton John Dig Out Sixties Deep Cut ‘Skyline Pigeon’ at Rock in Rio
Elton John resurrected the 1969 obscurity “Skyline Pigeon” when he made a rare live appearance at Rock in Rio in Brazil.
Music News RadioStevie Wonder to Play All of ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ on 50th-Anniversary Tour
Stevie Wonder will play all ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ on a world tour this fall commemorating the 50th anniversary of the legendary 1976 album.
Music News RadioSir Tom Jones Reveals He Was Fired From ‘The Voice UK’
Sir Tom Jones has revealed he was fired from The Voice UK and said his dismissal was due to a need to revamp the show’s lineup and financial troubles.
Music News RadioRadiohead’s Philip Selway, Live Nation and more back new mental health touring scheme
Radiohead’s Philip Selway, Live Nation and more have backed a new mental health touring scheme - find all the details here.
Music News RadioRatboys Unveil Singin’ to an Empty Chair Deluxe with PUP, Wild Pink
The Chicago rock band also has an NPR Tiny Desk concert out today
Music News RadioElla Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is No. 1 on Billboard’s Songs of the Summer Chart for 2026 — a Historic One for Country Music
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” reigns as Billboard’s No. 1 song of the summer for 2026, as country titles take the top three for the first time.
Music News RadioBillboard to Add Smart Media Albums As Chart-Eligible Sales Formats
Billboard is expanding chart eligibility to include qualifying Smart Media Albums in their album consumption and sales charts, beginning in October.
Music News RadioAnimal Collective To Play Feels In Full at NYC and LA Shows
The band has set two dates in October dedicated entirely to their 2005 album
Music News RadioFine, Djrum, Miimii KDS, 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 RadioGeorge Strait to Be Honored at Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony for Helping Songwriters
George Straight is set to be honored by the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Music News RadioElla Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Adds 21st Week at No. 1 Hot 100, Moves to Within One of Tying All-Time Record
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” tops the Hot 100 for a 21st week, moving to within one frame of potentially tying the longest No. 1 run ever.
Music News RadioMacklemore Responds to Backlash Over ‘Free Palestine’ Chant at Ed Sheeran Show: ‘Wanting All Humans to be Treated Equal Should Never Be Cont
Macklemore responds to the backlash over his repeated “Free Palestine” comments during opening sets on Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour: see his statement.
Music News RadioThe Future of the Country Music Association: Sarah Trahern & Brittany Schaffer Give First Joint Interview in CEO ‘Evolution’
Outgoing and incoming CEOs Sarah Trahern and Brittany Schaffer discuss the future of the Country Music Association in their first joint interview.
Music News RadioErykah Badu, H.E.R., Kwn & More to Perform at Spotify & Live Nation Urban’s RNB X Live in Dallas
Erykah Badu, H.E.R., Kwn, Destin Conrad and more will perform at Spotify & Live Nation Urban’s R&B X Live concert in Dallas in November.
Music News RadioTame Impala will no longer be signing things due to “rise of aggressive autograph hounds”
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has told fans he will no longer be signing autographs after because of that “aggressive” hounds
Music News RadioSports Team share “a love letter to getting desperately, insanely drunk at a carpeted pub on a Tuesday night” with raucous new single ‘Billy
Sports Team share new single ‘Billy’ – a “love letter to getting desperately, insanely drunk at a carpeted pub on a Tuesday night”.
Music News RadioStella Lefty faces even more plagiarism allegations – this time for ‘Misery’
Stella Lefty is facing allegations of plagiarism again over similarities between ‘Misery’ and The Greatest Showman track ‘A Million Dreams’
Music News RadioNEXZ Announces 1st Asia Tour “SAUCIN’ THE WORLD” | Soompi
NEXZ is going on tour! On September 8, JYP Entertainment officially announced that NEXZ would soon be embarking on their first-ever tour of Asia, “SAUCIN’
Music News RadioStevie Wonder Hitting the Road for 18-Date ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ 50th Anniversary Tour: See Dates
Stevie Wonder announced the dates for an 18-stop international fall “Songs in the Key of Life’ 50th Anniversary Tour” of Europe and the U.S.: See Dates
Music News RadioYuridia Announces Las Cartas Sobre La Mesa Tour 2027 in the U.S.: Here Are the Dates
Yuridia announces the U.S. leg of her Las Cartas Sobre La Mesa Tour for 2027. See the dates, revealed exclusively on Billboard.
Music News RadioJohn Legend Announces Pharrell-Produced Album ‘Muse,’ Led by New Song ‘Daylight’
John Legend announced the release date, tracklist and first single of ‘Muse,’ an album with Pharrell Williams he says is unlike any of his others.
Music News RadioOasis, Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., Geese images among Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2026 nominees
Nominees for the 2026 Abbey Road Music Photography Awards have been announced, and include shots of Oasis, Charli XCX, Geese and more.
Music News RadioStevie Wonder Announces Songs in the Key Of Life Anniversary Tour
He’ll play the classic 1976 album in full on all 18 dates
Music News RadioBloc Party share pensive new single and add dates to record store tour due to demand
Bloc Party have shared new single ‘Lagoon Blue’ and added more dates to their upcoming record store tour - check here for details
Music News RadioTom Jones dropped from ‘The Voice UK’ after 14 years as a judge
Aitch is reportedly set to join this year’s roster
Music News RadioRosanne Cash Postpones Trio of Shows Due to ‘Unexpected Medical Emergency’
Rosanne Cash postponed a trio of shows in Wyoming and Montana this week (Sept. 8, 9, 12) due to an unspecified, “unexpected medical emergency.”
Music News RadioBLACKPINK’s JISOO to Star as 4 Different ‘Cinematic Characters’ in Conceptual Fashion Campaign
BLACKPINK’s JISOO stars in fashion house Self-Portrait’s short film series in four videos.
Music News RadioAriana Grande Surprise Releases 12-Track ‘Petal (The Complete Live Album)’
Ariana Grande surprise released “Petal (The Complete Live Album)” collection on Tuesday morning (Sept. 8) featuring all the tracks from her recent LP.
Music News RadioEVNNE Announces October Comeback And New Tour | Soompi
EVNNE is gearing up for a comeback next month! On September 8, EVNNE’s agency Jellyfish Entertainment announced that the group will return with a new
Music News RadioFabric announces four-year clubbing partnership with St Paul’s Cathedral – but not everyone’s happy about it
Fabric has announced it has signed a four-year partnership with St Paul’s Cathedral to host live music events – however it has already faced some backlash.
Music News RadioWorking Men’s Club return with intense Atticus Ross-produced new single ‘Devout’
Working Men’s Club have returned with the Atticus Ross-produced new single ‘Devout’, which they say introduces a new chapter.
Music News RadioStevie Wonder announces ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’ 50th anniversary UK tour
Stevie Wonder has announced a series of dates across the UK for his ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’ 50th anniversary tour
Music News RadioRe-opening details announced for O2 Academy Sheffield
It has been confirmed that the O2 Academy Sheffield will be opening its doors again in 2027 - find out the details here.
Music News RadioMacklemore defends Pro-Palestine statements from Ed Sheeran gig after criticism from P!NK, Boy George and more
Macklemore has responded to critics of his recent pleas for a “Free Palestine”, saying striving for equality “should never be controversial”.
Music News RadioGinger & Baby Spice Reveal Secret Former Spice Girl Who ‘the Others Still Won’t Talk to’ in Ad for This Coffee Brand
The Spice Girls revealed their secret sixth member, Pumpkin Spice, in a new Dunkin’ ad for the fall menu.
Music News RadioAriana Grande surprise-releases ‘Petal (The Complete Live Album)’ exclusively on iTunes
Ariana Grande has surprise-released ‘Petal (The Complete Live Album)’ exclusively on iTunes - check out all the details here.
Music News RadioAustralian Crawl and Men at Work Expand 2026 Australian Tour
Australian Crawl and Men at Work have added two new co-headline shows in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Music News RadioBilly Joel announces death of friend and longtime collaborator Jon Small
Accomplished music video director Jon Small, who played drums in Billy Joel’s early bands the Hassles and Atilla, has died.
Music News RadioArmand Van Helden Set for Sydney’s THE WORKS Warehouse Series
Armand Van Helden will play Sydney’s THE WORKS warehouse party series this December and January, joining Overmono, Jayda G and KI/KI.
Music News RadioCountry Splash Cabo Fest With Riley Green, Jon Pardi and More Combines Song, Sand & Surf: 7 Best Moments
From Riley Green’s set to Tucker Wetmore’s performance, here are the highlights from the inaugural Country Splash Cabo music festival.
Music News Radio‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ Captures the Gallagher Brothers Like Never Before: 5 Best Moments
‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger,’ the new documentary from Stephen Knight, is filled with emotional revelations and stunning tour footage.
Music News RadioFans Choose JISOO’s ‘Click’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
“Click,” JISOO’s latest solo single, tops this week’s new music poll.
Music News RadioRauw Alejandro Shows Full Artistic Evolution During Triumphant Forest Hills Concert
The Puerto Rican superstar looked backward to his roots while taking another leap toward what comes next.
Music News RadioMercury Prize 2026 Fringe announced with week of events across Newcastle
The year’s Mercury Prize winner will be revealed on October 22
Music News RadioBilly Joel Announces Death of Early Bandmate Jon Small
Jon Small, an early bandmate of Billy Joel whose friendship temporarily ended after Joel fell in love with Small’s wife, has died.
Music News RadioIt sounds like KoRn have “just finished recording” their new album
They are due to hit the road for a UK tour
Music News RadioMacklemore Faces Petition to Leave Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Plea
Macklemore is facing a petition to leave Ed Sheeran’s tour after calling for a “Free Palestine” during his Sept. 4 performance at MetLife Stadium.
Music News RadioNew Oasis teaser appears to confirm they’re heading to Amsterdam and nods to infamous drunken brawl in 1994
Fans have been decoding another new teaser video shared on Oasis’ social media, and believe potential gigs are being lined up in Amsterdam.
Music News RadioRosanne Cash Postpones Upcoming Shows Due to ‘Unforeseen Medical Emergency’
Rosanne Cash has postponed her next three shows due to an “unforeseen medical emergency,” her management said.
Music News RadioSecond Festivalgoer Death Reported at Burning Man 2026
Burning Man 2026 has recorded its second death after a 60-year-old man was found dead at his camp in Black Rock City, Nevada.
Music News RadioWatch My Chemical Romance play ‘The Light Behind Your Eyes’ live for the first time and dedicate ‘Boy Division’ to Everytime I Die’s Andy Wi
My Chemical Romance played ‘The Light Behind Your Eyes’ live for the first time and dedicated a song to Every Time I Die’s Andy Williams last night.
Music News RadioNorth West Headlines First Chicago Solo Show With Ye and Kim Kardashian Cheering Her On
North West headlines her first solo Chicago show as Kanye West and Kim Kardashian cheer her on from the audience at The Vic Theatre.
Music News RadioRadiohead Announce Australia and Japan Residencies
The band will play a total of 21 dates in 2027
Music News RadioCeleste Rivas Hernandez’s Parents Lobby for Death Penalty if D4vd Found Guilty of Daughter’s Murder
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s parents have lobbied for the death penalty if D4vd is found guilty of the murder of their daughter.
Music News RadioPremiere and MUBI release details announced for Cameron Winter’s Paul Thomas Anderson-directed ‘Live At Carnegie Hall’ film
The premiere and MUBI release date for Cameron Winter’s Paul Thomas Anderson-directed ‘Live At Carnegie Hall’ film have been confirmed.
Music News RadioWatch: Hearts2Hearts Teases New Collaboration Single “Moonride” | Soompi
Hearts2Hearts is gearing up to release new music! On September 8 at midnight KST, Hearts2Hearts unveiled a new music video teaser for “Moonride,” a
Music News RadioGeese, Pulp & CMAT Smash End of The Road’s 20th Birthday Celebrations: 7 Best Moments
End of the Road festival in southwest England hosted a bumper 20th edition at the weekend (Sept. 3-6). These were the best moments.
Music News RadioJamie T adds more dates to 2026 UK headline tour due to demand
Following huge demand, Jamie T has added more dates to his 2026 UK headline tour. Check out new shows and ticket details here.