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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 RadioJamie T’s new album ‘Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)’ was written from voice notes from throughout his whole career
Jamie T’s new album ‘Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)’ was written from voice notes from throughout his whole career
Music News RadioQueens Of The Stone Age announce details of new album ‘Perfecth’ with groovy single ‘Insignificant Other’
“Nothing in this world is perfect, but everything seems to be ‘perfecth’,” says frontman Josh Homme. “And that title is funny when you’re in a group, but it…
Music News RadioQueens of the Stone Age Reveal New Album Perfecth
The band also shared a new song, “Insignificant Other”
Music News RadioMike D Really Does Care What You Think of Him
Beastie Boy Mike D talks solo album ‘Thank You,’ making music without Adam Yauch and Adam Horovitz, growing up in New York, fatherhood and more.
Music News RadioRussian stadium says Kanye West gigs “cannot take place”
A stadium in St Petersberg, Russia has said that the two planned Kanye West gigs for October “cannot take place”.
Music News RadioWatch Andy Burnham jam The Smiths on guitar with Ukrainian soldier during Kyiv visit
Watch Andy Burnham jam The Smiths on guitar with Ukrainian soldier during Kyiv visit: “I’m out of practice, a little bit”
Music News RadioAmy Winehouse’s Back to Black Expanded for 20th Anniversary Reissue
The new edition includes four unreleased demos and a full live album
Music News Radio‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ directors on why they used hidden cameras for shoot
The directors of the forthcoming Oasis documentary have revealed why they used hidden cameras to capture Liam and Noel Gallagher reuniting
Music News RadioWriter Liz Meriwether Has Been Listening to Britney Spears ‘A Lot’ While Writing Script For ‘The Woman in Me’ Biopic
Writer Liz Meriwether has been listening to “a lot” of Britney Spears’ music while working on the big-screen adaptation of the singer’s 2023 memoir.
Music News RadioONEUS Announces Dates And Cities For 2026 World Tour “FULL MOON” | Soompi
ONEUS is heading on a world tour this fall! On August 25, ONEUS officially announced the stops for their upcoming 2026 world tour “FULL MOON.” The tour
Music News RadioPolice dig up huge stash of illegal drugs buried underground ahead of Creamfields festival
Police have dug up a huge stash of illegal drugs buried underground ahead of Creamfields festival, just days before the festival kicks off.
Music News RadioPulp announce Manchester pop-up pub ahead of massive Wythenshawe Park show
Pulp have announced a pop-up pub in Manchester, ahead of their massive Wythenshawe Park show taking place this week
Music News RadioJelly Roll Jabs Trump Over Weight While Guest-Hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Jelly Roll took several jabs at President Donald Trump during his opening monologue as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Music News RadioReggie Watts dropped from festivals with theme song pulled from ‘Comedy Bang Bang’ podcast after allegations of “reckless” drug use in relat
Reggie Watts has been dropped from festivals and has his theme song pulled from the ‘Comedy Bang Bang’ podcast
Music News RadioJohnny Marr takes on “assholes with dodgy views” on fiery new single ‘It’s Time’
Johnny Marr takes on “assholes with dodgy views” on fiery new single ‘It’s Time’: “finding defiance in idealism”
Music News RadioInsecure Men and Ex-Fat White Family member Saul Adamczewski dropped by record label with tour cancelled after accusations of abuse
Saul Adamczewski of Insecure Men and formerly of Fat White Family has had gigs cancelled and been dropped by his record label amid accusations of abuse from…
Music News RadioBusta Rhymes Releases J Dilla-Produced ‘Dillagence II’ Project Featuring D’Angelo, Lil Wayne, Ludacris & Big Sean: Stream It Now
Busta Rhymes and J Dilla released their ‘Dillagence II’ sequel project on Tuesday (Aug. 25), featuring the late D’Angelo, Lil Wayne and Ludacris.
Music News RadioWatch: ALL(H)OURS Brings Swag And Attitude In Fierce New MV For “HOP” | Soompi
ALL(H)OURS has dropped new music! On August 25 at 6 p.m. KST, ALL(H)OURS released the music video for “HOP,” one of the double title tracks from their
Music News RadioJack White offers £20 tickets to students for UK and Ireland shows
Jack White offers £20 tickets to students for UK and Ireland shows. The tour kicks off today (August 25) in London
Music News RadioYves Tumor denies abuse allegations and promises “extreme legal action”
Yves Tumor denies a series of abuse allegations and promises “extreme legal action”: “Completely heartbreaking”
Music News RadioTrivium and In Flames announce massive 2027 UK and European tour
Trivium have joined forces with In Flames to announce a massive 2027 UK and European tour. Find tickets here.
Music News RadioMastodon on losing Brent Hinds and launching a new chapter: “As much as we’re going through grieving, we feel emboldened”
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor has spoken to NME about ‘Marrow Deep’ – their first LP since the death of his mother, and of longtime bandmate Brent Hinds.
Music News RadioAmy Winehouse’s classic ‘Back To Black’ 20th anniversary to be celebrated with deluxe reissue
Amy Winehouse’s classic ‘Back To Black’ 20th anniversary to be celebrated with deluxe reissue this October
Music News RadioVince Staples Announces 2027 Australian Headline Tour
Vince Staples will return to Australia in January 2027 for his Cry Baby Tour, playing Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
Music News RadioJelly Roll Urges Trump to Lose Weight: ‘Trust Me, You’ll Be Happy to See Your Penis Again’
Jelly Roll guest-hosted ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and used the opportunity to urge Donald Trump to lose weight.
Music News RadioTaylor Swift says she feels “more loyal” to “country roots” than ever
Taylor Swift says she feels “more loyal” to country music than ever: “The further along this path I get and I want to honor them more”
Music News RadioAustralia’s Laneway Festival Confirms 2027 Dates
Laneway Festival has confirmed its scaled-back 2027 dates, opening in Sydney for the first time on February 12.
Music News RadioARIA Sets AI Eligibility Rules for Its Charts, Barring Wholly AI-Generated Tracks
The Australian Recording Industry Association has implemented eligibility rules for recordings made with generative AI.
Music News RadioWatch Taylor Swift Say She Feels ‘More Loyal’ to Her Country Roots Than Ever & Whip Up an Eras Tour-Coded Surprise Piano Mash-Up
Taylor Swift talked about her Nashville beginnings at the Grammy Museum, saying she loves her country toots “more and more” and wants to honor them.
Music News RadioTaylor Swift Talks Honoring Her Country Roots ‘More and More’ in Rare Interview
Taylor Swift talked about honoring her country roots, songwriting, and her past albums for a special Grammy’s conversation with Harvey Mason Jr.
Music News RadioVeteran Nashville Music Journalist and Author Vernell Hackett Dies at 77
Longtime Nashville music journalist Vernell Hackett died in Chicago on Aug. 14.
Music News RadioJessica Simpson Updates Her Fashion Line for Fall as She Returns to Music and a New Documentary
A lineup of sweater tops, faux fur and denim builds on Simpson’s fashion legacy at Walmart as she steps back into music after a 15-year hiatus.
Music News RadioRick Ross Responds to 50 Cent’s Aging in Hip-Hop Comments: ‘F— What Your Age Is’
50 recently told Apple Music that he doesn’t release much music anymore because at his age, he doesn’t want to be “in the way.”
Music News RadioReggie Watts Dropped From Podcast Intro & Comedy Festivals After Report Alleging Disturbing Behavior in Romantic Relationships
Reggie Watts was dropped from his slots at festivals and a podcast intro following a report about his allegedly disturbing behavior in relationships.
Music News RadioBeto y Sus Canarios Leader Edilberto Portillo ‘Is Alive’ After Armed Attack, His Family Says
Beto y Sus Canarios frontman Edilberto Portillo “is alive” following armed attack, his family says in a statement.
Music News RadioPhotographer Linda McCartney to Be Honored With USPS Stamp Collection
The photographer and animal rights activist’s nature and still life photography will be featured on a series of USPS stamps this September.
Music News RadioWatch Van Halen’s Michael Anthony Play ‘Runnin’ With The Devil’ With Jason Bonham
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience broke their policy of only playing Zeppelin songs by inviting out Michael Anthony for “Runnin’ With The Devil.”
Music News RadioDeftones play their biggest UK headline gig with epic London All Points East headline show
See photos, the setlist and what went down as Deftones headlined Outbreak x All Points East 2026 with IDLES, Interpol, Amyl & The Sniffers and more
Music News RadioOlivia Rodrigo officially releases politically-charged new song ‘Serena Joy’ on streaming
Olivia Rodrigo has officially released her politically-charged new song ‘Serena Joy’ on streaming platforms - listen below.
Music News RadioOlivia Rodrigo, Days After Releasing via Exclusive CD, Spreads ‘Serena Joy’ Around
Days after releasing her album outtake ‘Serena Joy’ via exclusive CD, Olivia Rodrigo has officially dropped the song on all platforms.
Music News RadioBad Bunny Closes Historic Tour With Emotional Surprise Finale
The singer closed out his ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ world tour with two shows in Puerto Rico featuring special guests, surprises, and more.
Music News RadioLil Durk Trial Openings: Defense Claims Rapper Unfairly Offered as ‘Big Fish’ By Co-Defendant
Lil Durk trial: Prosecutors portray rapper as architect of deadly revenge plot, while his lawyers say he’s being falsely served up as the “big fish.”
Music News RadioPitchfork Music Festival CDMX 2026 Announces Full Lineup
Wendy Eisenberg, Safety Trance, and Tygapaw are among this year’s acts
Music News RadioElla Langley Ties Lil Nas X and Shaboozey’s Billboard Hot 100 Record
Langley’s country hit “Choosin’ Texas” spends its 19th week atop the Billboard Hot 100, tying the records of “Old Town Road” and “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”
Music News RadioThe Strokes play ‘Going To Babble On’ live for first time at Just Like Heaven 2026 as Julian Casablancas calls LCD Soundsystem’s James Murph
The Strokes played ‘Going To Babble On’ for the first time and likened James Murphy to Brett Favre at Just Like Heaven 2026.
Music News RadioFormer AC/DC Drummer Chris Slade Announces Retirement
Chris Slade, the Welsh drummer who formerly performed with AC/DC, David Gilmour, and others, has announced that he’s retiring.
Music News RadioHear Neil Young’s New Recording of a Song He Originally Wrote as a Teenager in 1965
Neil Young’s upcoming LP ‘Second Song’ features a new rendition of “Casting Me Away From You,” which he originally recorded at age 19 in 1965.
Music News RadioNo One Trolls MAGA Better Than Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves has become expert at trolling MAGA and the far right; she did so again by calling to support immigrants at tour kickoff in Chicago.
Music News RadioTinashe, Mike Shabb, Lucy Bedroque, 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 RadioTrump Told DOJ to Settle Live Nation Case After Meeting With CEO in Oval Office
Donald Trump directed the DOJ to settle its antitrust case with Live Nation after meeting with CEO Michael Rapino in the Oval Office in February.
Music News RadioListen to Olivia Rodrigo’s New Song “Serena Joy”
The one-off single takes its name from a female character in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale
Music News RadioReggie Watts: Festivals Remove Comedian, ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ Drops Theme Song
‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ has dropped Reggie Watts from its theme song as music festivals removed his name from their lineups.
Music News RadioBret Michaels axes all planned tour dates to recover from surgery
Poison’s Bret Michaels has cancelled all of his planned solo shows so that he can recover from recent surgery
Music News RadioTelevision Guitarist Richard Lloyd Diagnosed With Bile-Duct Cancer
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd has been diagnosed with bile-duct cancer, and a GoFundMe has been launched to help him and his family.
Music News RadioDoh Kyung Soo Announces Comeback Date With First Teasers For New Album “DOPAMINE” | Soompi
EXO’s Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) is gearing up for a comeback! On August 25 at midnight KST, Doh Kyung Soo unveiled the first teaser images for his upcoming
Music News RadioJames Murphy contributes to DFA Records’ charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ in memory of Optimo’s JD Twitch
James Murphy has contributed to a charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’, which was done in memory of Optimo’s JD Twitch.
Music News RadioTelevision’s Richard Lloyd Diagnosed With Cancer
“I am taking this in stride, but it has become very difficult on our own and financially we are strapped,” says the guitarist
Music News RadioNia Archives announces massive ‘Emotional’ world tour of UK, Europe, North America, Japan and Australia
Nia Archives has announced a huge ‘Emotional’ world tour set to hit the UK, Europe, North America, Japan and Australia.
Music News RadioCalvin Harris fan goes viral after being hit with pizza while filming gig on phone
A fan attending a recent Calvin Harris concert has gone viral after being hit with a projectile pizza while filming the gig on her phone.