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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 RadioKathleen Hanna and Ad-Rock Cover DJ Snake and Justin Bieber’s “Let Me Love You”
For a new anti-ICE benefit compilation that also features Tom Morello, Jello Biafra, and Fred Armisen
Music News RadioKathleen Hanna, Ad-Rock, Tom Morello, More Tapped for ‘Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT’ Benefit Album
‘Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT’ benefit album’s single features Kathleen Hanna, Ad-Rock, more covering DJ Snake and Justin Bieber’s ‘Let Me Love You.’
Music News RadioSteve Lacy Is Bringing ‘Oh Yeah?’ on the Road With North American Tour
Steve Lacy has announced a run of North American tour dates scheduled for 2026 in support of his latest album ‘Oh Yeah?’ released earlier this year.
Music News RadioBrian May badly recreates iconic Queen album cover to prove dangers of AI: “So this is the kind of intelligence that will soon be ruling the
Brian May has insisted “we actually don’t need AI” after using the tech to recreate an iconic Queen album cover.
Music News RadioRyan Hemsworth Signs to Topshelf for First Album in Eight Years
Numbskull’s first single, “One Step,” is out now
Music News RadioYou Better Believe Mumford & Sons Brought Jason Sudeikis on Stage to Sing the ‘Ted Lasso’ Theme With Them
Mumford & Sons brought out actor Jason Sudeikis to help them sing the “Ted Lasso” theme song during the group’s Tuesday night (Aug. 11) MSG show in NY.
Music News RadioDenzel Curry and Kenny Beats Reunite for New Album II
Yebba joins the duo for new song “Difference”
Music News RadioAhead of Taylor Swift’s Likely Oscar Debut, Here’s How Other 21st Century Pop Stars Fared at Their First Academy Awards
Ahead of Taylor Swift’s likely Oscar debut, here’s how other 21st Century pop stars fared at their first Academy Awards.
Music News RadioBloodstock announce 27 bands and headliners for 2027 line-up
Bloodstock has announced the first batch of bands set to perform at the festival’s 2027 edition - check out all the names here.
Music News RadioRihanna Takes Kids RZA, Riot and Rocki To Visit ‘Rihanna Drive’ in Barbados: ‘Trippy How Life Works’
Rihanna took her three kids — RZA, Riot and Rocki — to visit “Rihanna Drive,” the street renamed in her honor in the singer’s native Barbados.
Music News RadioBlink-182’s Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge once got so high with Cypress Hill that they wanted to go home: “It was the longest fucking show”
Blink-182’s Travis Barker has revealed that he and Tom DeLonge once got too high with Cypress Hill before a live show
Music News RadioPhoebe Bridgers announces intimate phone-free UK album launch gigs
Phoebe Bridgers’ long-awaited third record drops this week, and she’ll be playing a series of intimate shows across to the UK to celebrate
Music News RadioJonas Brothers to Headline NFL Halftime Show at Melbourne Game Between 49ers & Rams: ‘We Can’t Wait to Be Part of This Historic Moment’
The Jonas Brothers will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game on Sept. 10 between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
Music News Radio‘KPop Demon Hunters’ star Ejae says Leonardo DiCaprio was reason for vocal mistakes at BAFTAs: “He made me so nervous”
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ star Ejae has recalled how Leonardo DiCaprio caused her to make errors during a performance at The BAFTAs.
Music News RadioWatch: Red Velvet Takes 1st Win For “Surfin’ Boy” On “Show Champion”; Performances By ARTMS, WHIB, And More | Soompi
Red Velvet has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “Surfin’ Boy”! On the August 12 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates
Music News RadioZara Larsson helps Sombr kick off first European festival headline set at Sziget
The Swedish pop star performed before the New Yorker’s bill-topping performance at the Budapest bash
Music News RadioDave Rowntree says another Blur reunion is “a question of when rather than if”
Dave Rowntree has spoken about hopes of another Blur reunion, saying that it feels like a “question of when rather than if”.
Music News RadioRod Stewart Cancels North American Farewell Tour After Heart Procedure: ‘Deeply Disappointed to Miss These Shows’
Singer Rod Stewart has called off his 2026 North American farewell tour after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure.
Music News RadioDwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shares new ‘Moana’ ballad ‘Your Dad’, teases return to music with “old school soul” and country music
Dwayne Johnson has unveiled a new song from a ‘Moana’ inspired album, as well as discussed his plans for a music career
Music News RadioOlivia Rodrigo reveals Daisy Chain Fields stage times schedule with no overlapping sets
Olivia Rodrigo has unveiled the stage times for her forthcoming all-female Daisy Chain Fields festival - check out all the details here
Music News RadioBMG and Suno Reach Licensing Deal for AI Music Model
Suno and BMG reached a licensing deal allowing BMG recordings and publishing works from participating artists to be used for Suno’s AI music model.
Music News RadioSpotify announces new AI-labelling system for AI-generated artists and content
Spotify has announced that it will be introducing a new labelling system, so that users can quickly identify artists and content generated by AI.
Music News Radio‘We’re Trying to Bet Big on Human Artistry’: Spotify’s Sam Duboff Talks AI Initiatives
Spotify’s Sam Duboff discusses the company’s AI initiatives and an Australian project that’s places artists on stage in the familiar setting of a pub.
Music News RadioBlossoms recorded new music with Declan McKenna in a hot tub
Blossoms frontman Tom Ogden sat down with NME to discuss the unusual origins of their upcoming collaborative single with Declan McKenna.
Music News RadioBillboard U.K. to Launch Inaugural 40 Under 40 List, Host Honors Event at Manchester’s Beyond The Music Festival
Billboard U.K.’s inaugural 40 Under 40 list is set to arrive this autumn, celebrating the young executives at major music institutions.
Music News RadioDrum ‘n’ bass DJ Bou goes viral with track sampling flight attendant dealing with irate passenger, then brings her on stage in Las Vegas
Drum ‘n’ bass DJ Bou invited a flight attendant to join him on stage after he used a clip of her voice to create a track
Music News RadioWatch Jason Sudeikis join Mumford & Sons to sing ‘Ted Lasso’ theme at Madison Square Garden
Mumford & Sons surprised fans at a recent Madison Square Garden show by bringing out Jason Sudeikis to duet on the ‘Ted Lasso’ theme song.
Music News RadioInvestigation launched as Houghton festival “deeply saddened” by death of woman on-site
Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found dead in her tent at Houghton festival over the weekend.
Music News RadioWarner Chappell Music Signs ‘Freaked Out’ Hitmakers Fat Papi and Prodshushy
Warner Chappell Music signs Fat Papi and Prodshushy, the Aotearoa / New Zealand creative team behind the Billboard Hot 100 hit “Freaked Out.”
Music News RadioZico Announces Cancellation Of Solo Concert In Hong Kong | Soompi
Zico’s solo concert in Hong Kong has officially been canceled. Zico’s agency KOZ Entertainment announced, “We regret to inform you that 2026 ZICO LIVE:
Music News RadioATEEZ, iKON, STAYC, MADEIN, And The Wind Cancel Appearances At “SOUND IN COLORS × K-POP EXPOSÉ” In Poland | Soompi
ATEEZ, iKON, STAYC, MADEIN, and The Wind have canceled their appearances at the upcoming K-pop event “SOUND IN COLORS × K-POP EXPOSÉ” in Poland. On August
Music News RadioRod Stewart cancels upcoming farewell tour dates after undergoing successful heart procedure
Rod Stewart has cancelled his upcoming live dates in the US after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure.
Music News RadioCurtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson Was Once Nicknamed Boo Boo
50 Cent revealed his unfortunate old nickname, Boo Boo, while going a few rounds with Jimmy Fallon on his new TV series, and philanthropic ventures.
Music News RadioJason Sudeikis Joins Mumford and Sons Onstage to Sing ‘Ted Lasso’ Theme Song
Mumford and Sons surprised fans packed into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night with a very special guest: Jason Sudeikis.
Music News RadioBird & Byron Fly Into Live Rounds on ‘AGT’ With ‘Haunting’ Original Song: Watch
Bird & Byron flew Into the Live rounds of “AGT” with an original song.
Music News RadioJenna Ortega Reveals the Surprising Fact Behind Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Taste’ Video
Sabrina Carpenter‘s video for “Taste” has become a standout in her cinematic universe thanks in large part to her co-star, actress Jenna Ortega.
Music News RadioOlivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Has No Overlapping Sets: See the Full Schedule
Olivia Rodrigo will headline Daisy Chain Fields festival, the all-women fest, the schedule for which has been published.
Music News RadioOlly Arkins to Exit Australian Festival Association
Olly Arkins, chief executive officer of the AFA, will depart from the trade body with effect from Aug. 21.
Music News RadioChinese Singer Liu Yuning Expands His Musical World With New Music & Cross-Cultural Collaborations
As part of Billboard China and QQ Music’s recent global campaign, Chinese singer Liu Yuning reached a new milestone with his latest single “JUMP.”
Music News RadioAEG Presents Partners With Japanese Concert Promoter Creativeman
AEG Presents partners with Japanese promotion giant Creativeman Productions.
Music News RadioNCT 127 Release ‘Piñata’ Video Ahead of 5-Piece ‘BLINGY’ Album Release
NCT 127 unveils “Piñata” video, teasing their 7th album ‘BLINGY’ as a quintet. Album drops Aug. 24, featuring 9 tracks of bold, experimental sounds.
Music News RadioFleetwood Mac’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Reaches Even Greater Heights, Hitting New Peak on Album Charts
Fleetwood Mac’s “Greatest Hits,” released in 1988, reaches greater chart heights, hitting new peaks on Billboard’s charts after expanded reissue.
Music News RadioJack Harlow’s Official Online Store Drops New T-Shirts, Beanies, Hoodies & More: Shop the Best Merch Now
Jack Harlow partnered with Amazon for official merch and apparel, like T-shirts, hoodies, beanies that’s ready to shop now: Here’s how to shop online
Music News RadioThe Davido Dozen: 12 ‘Oriade’ Tracks Stack U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart
Davido’s ‘Oriade’ album sends 12 tracks to the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, including “B4 B4,” his 12th top 10, “Tell Everybody” and “Already Falling.”
Music News RadioRod Stewart Cancels More Concerts After Heart Stent Procedure: ‘Sorry to Let My Fans Down’
Rod Stewart shares he underwent a medical procedure and will take time to recover before returning to the stage, pausing his One Last Time tour.
Music News RadioCORTIS’s “GREENGREEN” Jumps 75 Ranks To Re-Enter Top 40 Of Billboard 200 | Soompi
Three months after its release, CORTIS’s latest EP has re-entered the top 40 of the Billboard 200! On August 11 local time, Billboard revealed that
Music News RadioCardi B Earns a Hot Rap Songs Top 10 for a 10th Straight Year With ‘AH HA’
With “AH HA,” Cardi B hits a milestone 30th top 10 on Hot Rap Songs and 10th straight year with a new top 10. It also debuts at No. 25 on the Hot 100
Music News RadioRod Stewart Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure, Cancels Tour Dates to Recover
Rod Stewart is taking time off the road to recover following a successful routine coronary stent procedure.
Music News RadioTrump’s Kennedy Center Ordered to Pay $250,000 to Jazz Musician Who Defeated Lawsuit
The Donald Trump-controlled Kennedy Center must pay a jazz musician $250,000 for legal fees after he defeated a lawsuit over his concert cancellation.
Music News RadioBeyoncé Buys Out LVMH for Control of SirDavis Whisky: Reports
Beyoncé has bought a controlling stake in her SirDavis Whisky brand by buying out partner LVMH, according to various media reports.
Music News RadioFred again.. & Latin Mafia Take ‘9 months & 50 hours’ to No. 1: ‘We’re So Happy!’
Fred again.. and Latin Mafia are making their first collaborative project count as ‘9 months & 50 hours’ opens at No. 1 on the Top Latin Pop Albums
Music News RadioHow Did Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ Album Earn Her Best First-Week Numbers of the Decade?
This Five Burning Questions looks at Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ album debuting atop the Billboard 200 with her best first-week numbers of the decade.
Music News RadioHow to Help Those Impacted by the Earthquakes in Colombia (Updating)
Ways to support Colombia earthquake victims through donations, aid efforts, and resources. Help rebuild and provide critical relief now.
Music News RadioBackstreet Boys Invite Snoop Dogg to Their Las Vegas Sphere Residency
Nick Carter invited Snoop Dogg to see the Backstreet Boys at Sphere.
Music News RadioSB19 Has No Plans to Stop Breaking Barriers: ‘It Feels Like We’re Unstoppable’
SB19 opens up about its history-making Lollapalooza set, new song “LAWLESS,” the ‘Forgotten Island’ soundtrack and more in this Billboard interview.
Music News RadioBTS’s “NORMAL” Becomes Their 11th Top 40 Hit On Billboard Pop Radio Airplay Chart | Soompi
Nearly five months after its initial release in March, BTS’s “NORMAL” has entered Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart! On August 11 local time, Billboard
Music News RadioBruno Mars’ ‘Risk It All’ Rewarded, Hits No. 1 on Radio Songs Chart
Bruno Mars’ “Risk It All” hits No. 1 on Radio Songs and Pop Airplay, as he extends his marks for the most leaders among male acts on the charts.
Music News RadioDJ Envy Crowns Chris Brown As the ’Greatest Performer Ever: ‘Better Than Michael Jackson’
DJ Envy explains why Chris Brown is the best performer he’s seen and even better than Michael Jackson.
Music News RadioBillboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown For August 15 2026 | Billboard Latin
Bad Bunny continues to dominate the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart
Music News RadioGraham Coxon recalls Madonna walking into the studio while Blur were making ’13′ with “genius” William Orbit
Graham Coxon has recalled Madonna unexpectedly walking into the studio while Blur were recording ’13′ with the late producer William Orbit.