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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 RadioMembers of Melvins, Butthole Surfers and more form new supergroup Gatta Morta
Members of Melvins, Butthole Surfers and more have formed a new supergroup, Gatta Morta. Listen to their debut single, ‘Black Hall’, here.
Music News RadioWatch: 82MAJOR Announces September Comeback With Exciting 1st Teaser | Soompi
Get ready for 82MAJOR’s return! On August 5 at 8:02 p.m. KST, 82MAJOR dropped the first teaser for their upcoming comeback, which is set for September 1
Music News RadioBoy George claims Bandcamp “bowed to the pressure of antisemites” for removing his pro-Israel song
Boy George has hit out at Bandcamp again, accusing them of “bowing to the pressure of antisemites” over his pro-Israel song.
Music News RadioWatch: NouerA Takes Tearful 1st-Ever Win On “Show Champion” With “.exe”; Performances By KARD, POW, And More | Soompi
NouerA has won the very first music show trophy of their career! On the August 5 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were KARD’s
Music News RadioKelly Osbourne hits out at ex-fiancé Sid Wilson amid reports of being sacked from Slipknot
Kelly Osbourne has hit out at her ex-fiancé, Slipknot’s Sid Wilson amid reports he has been sacked from the band.
Music News RadioDeclan McKenna announces “live and intimate” UK warm-up shows ahead of Reading & Leeds 2026
Declan McKenna has announced some “live and intimate” UK warm-up shows ahead of his slots at Reading & Leeds 2026. Buy tickets here.
Music News RadioLisa O’Neill performs at Glen Hansard’s funeral, three years after they paid tribute at farewell to Shane MacGowan
Lisa O’Neill has performed a moving rendition of ‘Old Note’ at Glen Hansard’s funeral, three years after the two of them performed the same track at Shane…
Music News RadioBruce Springsteen shares that wife and bandmate Patti Scialfa is in cancer remission after eight years
Bruce Springsteen has shared that his wife and bandmate, Patti Scialfa, is now in cancer remission after eight years.
Music News RadioGracie Abrams “feels lucky to be generally inspired” by Paul Mescal for songwriting
Gracie Abrams has opened up about how her partner and actor Paul Mescal has helped influence her songwriting.
Music News RadioDove Ellis announces 2026 UK and Ireland tour
Dove Ellis has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour for 2026. See the full list of dates and buy tickets here.
Music News RadioTaking Back Sunday announce 20th anniversary reissue of ‘Louder Now’
Taking Back Sunday are re-releasing their fan-favourite album ‘Louder Now’ to mark its 20th anniversary - find out more here.
Music News RadioCharli XCX records intimate performance and interview from Maida Vale, says ’2007′ is “about making TikToks”
Charli XCX has recorded an intimate live performance from Maida Vale, while sharing the meaning behind her song ’2007′.
Music News RadioBeyoncé Drops ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ Remix Pack Featuring JAŸ-Z
Beyonce’s four-track “Morning Dew (Donk)” dropped early Wednesday morning (Aug. 5), and features contributions from JAŸ-Z on two cuts.
Music News RadioJ. Cole Returns to His (Second) Home With ‘Electric Fall-Off World Tour’ at Madison Square Garden: 6 Best Moments
Billboard ranks the best moment from the second stop of J. Cole’s The Fall-Off World Tour at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Read the review.
Music News RadioAmyl And The Sniffers Lasso Country Project
Amyl And The Sniffers has announced a film about the the Australian punk rock act doing country covers of their own songs.
Music News RadioSM Announces Comeback Lineup For Remainder Of 2026 | Soompi
SM Entertainment has announced its artist lineup for the second half of 2026! On August 5, SM Entertainment shared its business results for the second
Music News RadioDave Grohl paid for Corrosion Of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin’s rehab before death
Dave Grohl paid for Corrosion Of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin’s rehab before his death, according to singer-guitarist Pepper Keenan.
Music News RadioSoompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, August Week 1 | Soompi
The top three songs remained the same as last week. CORTIS’s “REDRED” continues to occupy the top spot, making it the song’s eighth week overall at No. 1.
Music News RadioElsie Spices up Ed Sheeran’s ‘Make It Rain’ For Judges’ Callbacks on ‘AGT’: Watch
After impressing with a performance of Ed Sheeran’s “Make It Rain,” Simon Cowell sent Elsie through to the Live Rounds of “AGT.” Watch here.
Music News RadioKATSEYE Share Their Feelings On Seeing Manon In The Documentary ‘Wild Hearts’ | Billboard News
KATSEYE (Yoonchae, Danielle, Megan and Lara) share how they feel about their new documentary ‘Wild Hearts.’
Music News RadioBarry Manilow Postpones Lexington Concert Right Before Showtime
Barry Manilow’s concert in Lexington, Kentucky, was postponed just as the doors of Rupp Arena were scheduled to open.
Music News RadioDelta Goodrem, Simple Minds Belt Out Classics at 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony
Delta Goodrem and Simple Minds performed at the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Music News RadioPhoebe Bridgers Makes Up for Lost Time on Her Long-Awaited New Album
Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Lost Weekend,’ her first new solo album in six years, is a spectacular song cycle on love and loss.
Music News RadioNCT 127’s “Kick It” Becomes Their First MV To Surpass 200 Million Views | Soompi
NCT 127 has reached another YouTube milestone! On August 5 at approximately 11:40 a.m. KST, the boy group’s music video for “Kick It” surpassed 200
Music News RadioIl Divo Remember Carlos Marín, Talk New Music
Il Divo, the chart-topping classical crossover group, is working on new music and will share a stage later this year with Jose Carreras in Brisbane.
Music News RadioWatch Bono, Eddie Vedder & More Honor Glen Hansard With Emotional Musical Tributes at Dublin Funeral
Bono, Eddie Vedder, and more paid tribute to the late Glen Hansard with emotional performances and speeches at his funeral in Dublin, Ireland.
Music News RadioBillboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown for August 8th, 2026 | Billboard Latin
Bad Bunny continues to dominate the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart as Karol G comes in strong with the new song “Matadora.”
Music News RadioWhen Kevin Met Calvin: Backstreet Boys’ Kevin Richardson & Snoop Dogg ‘Finally’ Meet After Viral Twin Memes
The Backstreet Boys knew what a big deal it was when Kevin Richardson and Snoop Dogg crossed paths at the ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ premiere.
Music News RadioIST’s New Boy Group TUNEXX To Make 1st-Ever Comeback In September | Soompi
Get ready for TUNEXX’s first-ever comeback! On August 5, IST Entertainment officially announced, “TUNEXX will be making a comeback with a new album in
Music News Radio50 Cent Reveals How Much He Made to Play Kanan Stark on ‘Power’: ‘I Took a Pay Cut to Be There’
50 was also the show’s executive producer while also serving as the series’ public face. Check out how much he was making per episode.
Music News RadioLeon Thomas Says Connecting With Fans is ‘One of the Most Beautiful Moments’ of His Success
T-Mobile has an exclusive activation during Lollapalooza in CHI called “Club Magenta”: Here’s what members can experience during the music festival.
Music News RadioThe Best ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Backpacks for the School Year Ahead, Featuring 3D and Glow-In-The-Dark Designs
HUNTR/X, the Saja Boys and Derpy and Sussie get their own styles.
Music News RadioShakira Says Her Days Spent With Uganda’s The Ghetto Kids for World Cup Halftime Show Were ‘Filled With Inexplicable Love’
Shakira shares emotional moments with Uganda’s The Ghetto Kids, who joined her for the FIFA World Cup halftime show and a Miami beach getaway.
Music News RadioKanye West’s Vultures II and Bully Used AI, New Lawsuit Alleges
An anonymous producer is seeking compensation for what he claims was unpaid and uncredited work on both albums
Music News RadioLinkin Park ‘Unshatter’ Film Documents Comeback Story ‘Unfolding in Real Time’: Watch the Trailer
Linkin Park will release Joe Hahn’s documentary ‘Unshatter’ in theaters Sept. 30, with a live soundtrack arriving Sept. 25.
Music News RadioCalle 24 & Fuerza Regida Score a ‘Noche Perfecta’ With Joint No. 1: ‘Imagine, I Am Going Crazy!’
Calle 24 earns his first Billboard No. 1 with the Fuerza Regida collab, “Noche Perfecta,” as the song climbs 4-1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart
Music News RadioUMG Reported a 5.3% Increase in Revenue — So Why Did Its Stock Drop 25%?
Universal Music Group’s stock dropped 25% after the release of its Q2 earnings report, but why?
Music News RadioWings Of Desire travel hours with 11-week-old baby to play festival stage that didn’t exist: “We do not appreciate being gaslit”
Wings of Desire have spoken out after travelling with their baby to play on stage that “didn’t exist” at Valley Fest.
Music News RadioHow Did Charli xcx’s First-Week ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Performance Meet Our Expectations?
Charli xcx’s ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ album debuts at No. 3 on this week’s Billboard 200 — here’s what we think about its chart bow.
Music News RadioRole Model Reflects on ‘Sally’ Success, Therapy & How Girlfriend Dakota Johnson Ended Up on His Album
Role model opens up about therapy, reflects on “Sally” and shares how his upcoming album sparked a deeper sense of self-discovery.
Music News RadioThis $19 Charger Pulls Triple Duty to Power Up Your Phone, Watch and Earbuds at the Same Time
Amazon’s top-rated 3-in-1 charger is on sale for $19 and can wirelessly charge Apple devices like your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods in one fold-out dock.
Music News RadioJennie Breaks Top 10 Of Billboard’s Summer Songs Chart With “Dracula” As “Less than a Lover” Debuts On Global 200 | Soompi
BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Tame Impala’s collab version of “Dracula” is on its way to becoming one of the top 10 hits of the summer! On August 4 local time,
Music News RadioHere Are the English Lyrics to Karol G’s Ultra-Provocative ‘Matadora’
Here are Karol G’s “Matadora” lyrics translated to English.
Music News RadioCardi B Teases Potential ‘Ah Ha’ Remix With Kash Doll: ‘It’s Too Fire’
Cardi B is already teasing a potential “Ah Ha” remix with Kash Doll.
Music News RadioLinkin Park comeback documentary ‘Unshatter’ is heading to cinemas
Linkin Park’s new music documentary, Linkin Park: Unshatter, is set to hit cinemas worldwide this September - check out all the details here.
Music News RadioTrinidadian Soca Icon Denise Belfon Reveals How Drake Helped Her Receive Royalties From ‘Work’ for the First Time in 30 Years
Trinidadian soca icon Denise Belfon exclusively reveals to Billboard how Drake’s “BBW” sample of her classic “Work” helped finally earn her royalties.
Music News RadioAfter Nearly Five-Decade Career, Lucero Reinvents Herself Within Mexican Music: ‘I Wanted to Innovate and Dare to Do Something Different’
With a career spanning nearly five decades, Lucero continues to reinvent herself within Mexican music. The actress and singer speaks with Billboard.
Music News RadioTrashcan Sinatras’ John Douglas dead at 63: “Talent, heart, kindness, he had it all”
Tributes have poured in after news emerged that John Douglas, the guitarist and vocalist of the Trashcan Sinatras, has died, aged 63.
Music News RadioDJs Weigh In: What’s the Song of the Summer?
DJs Rebecca Black, DJ Miss Milan, JacobDior, Club90s’ Jeffrey Lyman, and RoseGawd weigh in on their picks for the Song of the Summer.
Music News RadioSpotify Says AI Remix Tool Has ‘Strong Momentum’ and AI Investments Are ‘In Our Control’
In Spotify’s Q2 earnings call, the company says their AI remixing tool has “strong momentum” and that AI investments “are in our control.”
Music News RadioThis Honky-Tonk Picker Is Running an Irreverent Long-Shot Bid for Tennessee Governor
Adam ‘Ditch’ Kurtz is running an irreverent, humor-forward, but determined campaign for Tennessee governor.
Music News Radio‘Hard Knocks’ 2026: Here’s How to Watch ‘Training Camp With the Seattle Seahawks’ Online for Free
Here’s how to watch the newest season of HBO Sports and NFL Films’ ‘Hard Knocks’ with the Seattle Seahawks: Here’s where to find and watch online free
Music News RadioWatch Bono, Eddie Vedder and Markéta Irglová sing at Glen Hansard’s funeral
Figures from across the music world including Bono, Eddie Vedder, and Markéta Irglová, sand at the funeral of Glen Hansard today (August 4).
Music News RadioKanye West ‘Refused to Compensate’ Producer for Work on ‘Vultures 2′ and ‘Bully,’ Lawsuit Claims
Kanye West ‘refused to compensate’ a freelance producer who allegedly created AI vocals for ‘Vultures 2’ on an ‘emergency basis,’ new lawsuit claims.
Music News RadioElvis Costello to Celebrate 49th Anniversary of ‘My Aim Is True’ With Five-Disc Box Set
Elvis Costello is honoring ‘My Aim Is True’ on its 49th birthday with a five-disc box set packed with unreleased songs from the time period.
Music News RadioWatch: BIGBANG Reveals New 20th-Anniversary Version Of Official Light Stick | Soompi
Get ready for a brand-new version of BIGBANG’s official light stick! On August 5 at midnight KST, YG Entertainment released a teaser for the upcoming
Music News RadioKillers Singer Brandon Flowers Contemplates the End of the Rock Star Road: ‘How Much Longer Do I Want to Do This?’
Killers singer Brandon Flowers said he’s wondering how much longer he wants to be a touring rock star on the eve of new “Thrasher” solo LP.
Music News RadioTrashcan Sinatras’ John Douglas Dead at 63
The news arrives four days after the release of new album Ever The Optimist
Music News RadioThe Best Vinyl Record Cleaning Tools Every Music Fan Should Own
Top brushes, accessories, and cleaning sets for keeping your collection in pristine condition.
Music News RadioLinkin Park Pick Themselves Back Up in New ‘Unshatter’ Documentary Trailer
See the trailer for ‘Unshatter: Linkin Park,’ which includes footage from their gig in Sao Paulo, Brazil.