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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 RadioSuno Held Liable for Infringing German Song Copyrights in Landmark Court Ruling
A German court says Suno illegally trained on unlicensed songs, one of the first major legal blows to an AI music company in copyright litigation.
Music News RadioPop’s on Top, But Other Genres Have Narrowed the Gap: State of the Hot 100’s Top 10 at Midyear 2026
Here’s a look at key trends in the Hot 100’s top 10 over the first half of 2026, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed.
Music News RadioSony’s Global Music Biz Revenue Tops $3.53 Billion on 36% Surge in Vinyl, Live, Merch Sales
Streaming and sales of music by Ella Langley, Bad Bunny, Raye, SZA and Peso Pluma made music Sony’s No. 2 sales generating division overall.
Music News RadioBuffalo Traffic Jam Were Just Two Dudes in Montana. Now They’re Headliners
Montana duo Buffalo Traffic Jam parlayed a streaming hit in ‘Fool’s Gold’ and social media buzz into their debut album, ‘Pictures of You.’
Music News RadioJohn Robb looks back on the earliest days and unreleased music of Fontaines D.C.: “They made the world a better place”
John Robb shares an excerpt from his new book in which he looks back on being one of the first people to discover Fontaines D.C and reveals info on two…
Music News RadioRockabye Baby Co-Creator Lisa Roth Reveals the Recipe For Transforming Hit Songs Into Lullabies: ‘I Had No idea It Would Be Going Two Decade
Rockabye Baby co-creator Lisa Roth talks about the series’ 20th anniversary, Paramore’s new lullaby album and how hits become soothing songs.
Music News RadioWhy NOFX’s Farewell Documentary Will Never Hit Streaming Services: ‘Not Really Gonna Help Us’
NOFX’s ’40 Years of F--kin’ Up’ farewell film is not bound for streaming services, says the band’s Fat Mike.
Music News RadioWhy The Belly Up in San Diego Is a Magnet for Music Royalty — From The Rolling Stones to Snoop Dogg
Billboard’s indie venue of the month for July 2026 is The Belly Up near San Diego, which has hosted everyone from The Rolling Stones to Lady Gaga.
Music News Radio9 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now
Stream new releases from Ariana Grande, the Durutti Column, and Arca
Music News RadioNoah Kahan Pretends to Call Barack Obama to Revel in Finally Making Ex-Pres’ 2026 Summer Playlist ‘After 15 F–king Years!’
Noah Kahan pretended to call Barack Obama on Thursday night (July 30) to crow about making the ex-president’s 2026 summer playlist.
Music News RadioThe Maccabees say new music is on the way and “the aim” is for an album
The Maccabees have teased that they’re working on new music, with “the aim” of making a full studio album.
Music News RadioUniversal Studios to launch two Ozzy Osbourne haunted houses in move to “grow his licensing program around the world”
Universal Studios is launching two Ozzy Osbourne-inspired haunted houses, and has said that it will help “grow his licensing program around the world”.
Music News RadioNieve Ella talks new album ‘How Long Will It Take?’: “The world is crumbling day by day, so we might as well just be open and honest”
Nieve Ella has announced her long anticipated debut album ‘How Long Will It Take?’, and spoke to NME about how the album sees her embrace some of her biggest…
Music News RadioBoy George Pulls Out of London Production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ In Wake of Backlash to AI-generated ‘We Will Dance Again’ Song
Boy George pulls out of his role as King Herod in London revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” following the release of his controversial AI-generated song.
Music News RadioEladio Carrión Reveals He ‘Nearly Died’ in Video Shoot With Cazzu: ‘But We’re Here & Alive’
Eladio Carrion reveals he “almost died” during a music video shoot with Cazzu in his interview with Billboard’s ‘Cafecito Con’ series.
Music News RadioEladio Carrión: ‘I Nearly Died’ Filming the Video With Cazzu | Cafecito Con
Eladio Carrión sits down with Billboard for Cafecito Con and brings up Kai Cenat—including the Mafiatón moment—before diving into his album ‘Corsa.’
Music News RadioBarack Obama pays tribute to Glen Hansard with summer 2026 playlist
Barack Obama has paid tribute to Glen Hansard while sharing his annual summer playlist for 2026. See it here.
Music News RadioKarol G Drops New Reebok Classics Campaign ‘Rooted in Community’
Karol G and Reebok dropped its new campaign “Born Classic. Worn Together.”
Music News RadioWatch Charli XCX perform ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ songs live for the first time in Nashville
Charli XCX has played a show in Nashville and broke out multiple tracks from ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ for the first time. Check out footage here.
Music News RadioNick Cave & The Bad Seeds surprise Brighton fans with rooftop gig ahead of huge homecoming show
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds surprised fans in Brighton with a surprise pop-up gig on the roof of Resident Records ahead of their Preston Park show
Music News RadioWatch: fromis_9 Takes 2nd Win For “Vitamin ME” On “Music Bank”; Performances By POW, Hui, And More | Soompi
fromis_9 has won their second music show trophy for their new title track “Vitamin ME”! On the July 31 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first
Music News RadioYung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after gig, but guilty of assault for biting
Yung Filly has been found not guilty of raping a fan after performing in Australia in 2024, but has been found guilty of two counts of assault occasioning…
Music News RadioOMEGA X Announces First Asia Tour “BEYOND” | Soompi
OMEGA X is gearing up for their first Asia tour! On July 31, the group announced its upcoming 2026 Asia Tour “BEYOND,” which will kick off in Seoul on
Music News RadioNorth West and Molly Santana cancel joint ‘Kimokawaii Tour’
“I will make this one up to you,” Santana promised fans
Music News RadioCharli XCX Charges to No. 1 on ARIA Chart With ‘Music, Fashion, Film’
Charli XCX charges to No. 1 on the ARIA Chart, ending Amy Shark’s streak of chart leaders.
Music News RadioWolf Alice share cover of The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’ featuring Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena
Wolf Alice have joined forces with Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena to share a cover of The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’.
Music News RadioGlen Hansard’s final performance captured hours before his death in his favourite pub
Footage has emerged of Glen Hansard’s final live performance, captured just hours before the Irish singer-songwriter’s death. Watch here.
Music News RadioWatch Smashing Pumpkins reunite with Melissa Auf der Maur and bring out ’The Brady Bunch’s Barry Williams at Lollapalooza pre-show
The Smashing Pumpkins played a pre-Lollapalooza show, and brought out Melissa Auf der Maur and ’The Brady Bunch’s Barry Williams.
Music News Radio8 K-Pop B-Side Tracks From 2026 You Don’t Want To Sleep On | Soompi
We’re more than halfway through 2026 already, so it’s time for a round-up. This list is all about appreciating the under-appreciated: B-sides! Title
Music News RadioWatch Lorde bring out Charli XCX for ‘Girl, So Confusing’ at Lollapalooza
Lorde brought out Charli XCX during her headline set at Lollapalooza last night – watch them perform ‘Girl, So Confusing’ here.
Music News RadioLorde Brings Out Charli XCX, Takes Headlining Victory Lap at Lollapalooza 2026
Lorde headlined Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago on Thursday, its opening night, and invited surprise guest Charli XCX.
Music News RadioMassive Attack under investigation for displaying Palestinian flag at Singapore show
Massive Attack are currently under investigation for displaying a Palestinian flag at their recent live show in Singapore.
Music News RadioOn ‘AHHCade,’ PNAU Takes Us on a Trip to a Time That was ‘Naive’ in a ‘Beautiful Way’
Video game arcades “gave us a window to a future that other generations didn’t,” PNAU’s Nick Littlemore says on the act’s new album “AHHCade.”
Music News RadioCardi B Disses Trump on Revved Up New Single ‘Ah Ha’
Cardi B released a new single, “Ah Ha.”
Music News RadioWatch Tame Impala bring out special guests Jennie and Djo for ‘Dracula’ and ‘Loser’
Tame Impala brought out special guests Jennie and Djo at two of their recent live shows – watch the footage here.
Music News RadioSlayyyter Debuts Self-Directed Music Video for ‘Brand New Chanel$’
Slayyyter released a new single, “Brand New Chanel$,” along with a self-directed music video for the track.
Music News RadioGlenn A. Baker, Australian Music Historian and Former Billboard Correspondent, Dies at 74
Glenn A. Baker, for generations a familiar name in Australian media for his work as a music historian, author, presenter and pundit, has died at 74.
Music News RadioAriana Grande, Cardi B, Shaboozey, Slayyyter & More: New Music Friday Guide
Ariana Grande leads Billboard’s new music guide this week, along with Cardi B, Shaboozey, Slayyyter and more artists across genres.
Music News RadioRemi Wolf Returns With New Song “Twiggy”
Her first new song in two years arrives with a vinyl-only B-side, “Tiny Little Twigs (Demo)”
Music News RadioListen to SOBxRBE’s First Song in Seven Years
“Time gave us the chance to grow up, become fathers and understand what really matters. We never stopped being brothers”
Music News RadioSlayyyter Delivers “Brand New Chanel$”
As her Worst Girl in the World tour proceeds through North America
Music News RadioCardi B Drops New Song “Ah Ha”
It’s her first new single since 2025’s Am I The Drama?
Music News RadioCardi B Unleashes Catchy ‘Ah Ha,’ Her First Single of 2026: Stream It Now
Cardi B has released “Ah Ha,” which serves as her first single of 2026.
Music News RadioStephen Wilson Jr. Interpolates a Pixies Classic on a New Song Featuring Miranda Lambert
Stephen Wilson Jr. reveals more of his love of alt-rock on ‘Hardwired,’ a song with Miranda Lambert that interpolates a Pixies classic.
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Ariana Grande Lets Her Angriest, Most Authentic Self Bloom on New Album ‘Petal’: Stream It Now
Ariana Grande’s new album ‘Petal’ has bloomed, releasing on the last day of July. Listen now.
Music News RadioShaboozey’s ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’: Every Track Ranked
Shaboozey’s ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’: every track ranked
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Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’: All 12 Tracks Ranked
Ariana Grande’s dark, candid eighth studio album is finally here. See how Billboard ranks every track on ‘Petal,’ from worst to best.
Music News RadioThere’s No Ariana Grande Like Pissed-Off Ariana Grande. Her New Album Proves It
Ariana Grande’s new album, ‘Petal,’ proves there’s no Ariana like Pissed-Off Ariana
Music News RadioNinajirachi Dominates 2026 AIR Awards
With five wins, Ninajirachi was untouchable at the 2026 AIR Awards, the 20th annual celebration of Australia’s independent music community.
Music News Radio2026 SPOTV K-Pop Awards Announces 1st Lineup | Soompi
The 2026 SPOTV K-Pop Awards (SKA) has revealed its first lineup of artists! On July 31, the SPOTV K-Pop Awards officially announced that RESCENE, ALPHA
Music News RadioPower Tastes So Sweet on New Jae Stephens Single ‘Sugar Trap’
Jae Stephens previews upcoming debut album with the slick new single ‘Sugar Trap’ ahead of her Lollapalloza performance.
Music News RadioSombr Brings Out 5 Seconds of Summer During High-Octane Lollapalooza Set
Sombr brought out surprise guests 5 Seconds of Summer on the first night of Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago.
Music News RadioDisney and Old Navy Are Back With Another Fan-Favorite Halloween Collection Starting at $8
Shop the collection exclusive to Old Navy, featuring clothing and footwear in adult, kids and toddler sizes, as well as an adorable pet sweater and Disney…
Music News RadioDesert Hearts Returns With Intimate Microfest After Pausing Flagship Festival
Desert Hearts returns with its new Microfest this October, alongside the release of its new single “Place For Us.”
Music News RadioDAWN To Make Comeback With First New Song In 3 Years | Soompi
Get ready for DAWN’s long-awaited return! In what marks his first new release in approximately three years, DAWN will be returning with his new single
Music News RadioBoy George Drops Out of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ After Pro-Israel Song Release
After the release of Boy George’s controversial pro-Israel song, the singer has withdrawn from the ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ revival in London.
Music News RadioUniversal Music Group Sees Healthy Revenue Gain of 5.3% to $7.2B in First Half of 2026
Universal Music’s Q2 earnings show that revenue was up 5.3% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year.
Music News RadioSphere Entertainment Revenue Rises 11% in Q2 on ‘Wizard of Oz’ Success
Sphere Entertainment’s Q2 earnings showed revenue rising 11% — much of that thanks to showings of “The Wizard of Oz.”
Music News RadioHere’s Where to Get Last-Minute Guns N’ Roses Tour Tickets Online
In Aug. and Sept., Guns N’ Roses goes on the tour across the United States. Here’s where to find, shop and buy affordable 2026 tour tickets online.
Music News RadioJulieta Venegas Turns Memory Into ‘Norteña’ at LAMC: ‘It Made Sense to Write a Memoir About My Relationship to Music’
Julieta Venegas opens up about her ‘Norteña’ album & memoir, exploring memory, migration, family, and her creative journey at LAMC 2026.