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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 RadioOlivia Rodrigo Almost Wore Meg White’s ‘Elephant’ Album Cover Dress to Daisy Chain Fields
Olivia Rodrigo bought Meg White’ Gunne Sax maxi dress from the cover of the White Stripes’ ‘Elephant’ at auction for over $25,000.
Music News RadioRush Interview: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Anika Nilles on Reinventing the Band
Lee, Lifeson, and Nilles dig into Rush’s Fifty Something Tour secrets -- and explain why they love Steely Dan
Music News RadioSean Combs Ordered to Pay Nearly $500,000 in Legal Fees Over Failed Defamation Lawsuit
Sean Combs was ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in legal fees after losing his lawsuit over the Peacock documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.
Music News RadioValerie Bertinelli Slams “Haters” Who Criticize Her Love for Eddie Van Halen
Valerie Bertinelli, actress and ex-wife of late guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, took to Instagram on the anniversary of his passing with a message for haters.
Music News RadioSheryl Crow on What the Word ‘Freedom’ Means to Her
Sheryl Crow talks about new album ‘Pick You Up,’ calling Bob Dylan, her friendship with Olivia Rodrigo, and what freedom means on Nashville Now.
Music News RadioWatch: ATEEZ Announces November Comeback Date With Exciting “CRASH TO BEGIN” Teaser | Soompi
Mark your calendars for ATEEZ’s comeback! On October 8 at midnight KST, ATEEZ officially kicked off the countdown to their return by announcing their
Music News RadioFounding Death Angel Bassist Dennis Pepa Battling Stage 4 Cancer
Founding Death Angel bassist Dennis Pepa is currently battling stage 4 duodenic cancer, with a GoFundMe started to help cover an experimental treatment.
Music News RadioPaul McCartney Releases Three New Songs
Listen to “City Fox,” “One Night Stand,” and “Chelsea Boots” from the Boys of Dungeon Lane sessions
Music News RadioWatch Twisted Teens Play in the Trash in Their New Music Video
The New Orleans punks are gearing up to release their third album of the year next month
Music News RadioThe 2027 Grammys’ Best Pop Solo Performance Nominees Should Ring in New Artists
The 2027 Grammys’ Best Pop Solo Performance nominees could include Olivia Dean, Slayyyter, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Music News RadioNo One Writes About Everyday Life Quite Like Star Moles
Emily Moales, a.k.a. Star Moles, is a must-hear indie phenom to those in the know thanks to albums like ‘Highway to Hell’
Music News Radioblink-182’s Tom DeLonge Gets Emotional at Padres Game as Crowd Sings “All the Small Things”
blink-182 singer-guitarist Tom DeLonge was in attendance at the San Diego Padres’ home playoff game, and choked up a bit when the stadium crowd sang “All the…
Music News RadioStar Moles Signs to Dead Oceans, Readies 2027 Tour
Emily Moales will play U.S. headlining shows behind Highway to Hell in January
Music News RadioBackline Marks Golden Birthday with 7 Reasons to Celebrate 7 Years of Music Industry Mental Health Support
Backline, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing mental health resources to music industry professionals, celebrates its golden birthday on October 7th.
Music News RadioOlivia Rodrigo Bought Meg White’s Dress from The Elephant Album Cover
Olivia Rodrigo, a White Stripes superfan, says she bought Meg White’s dress featured on the album cover for Elephant.
Music News RadioXG Announces Cancellation Of Dallas And Mexico City Concerts | Soompi
XG’s “THE CORE” concerts in Dallas and Mexico City will no longer be taking place. On October 6 KST, XG announced that the Dallas and Mexico City stops of
Music News RadioWatch: NiziU Takes 1st Win For “Sour Grapes” On “Show Champion”; Performances By CLOSE YOUR EYES, CRAVITY, And More | Soompi
NiziU has won their first music show trophy for “Sour Grapes”! On the October 7 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were ALLDAY
Music News RadioWatch: Hwang Minhyun Honestly Conveys His Feelings In Sleek MV For “OUR” | Soompi
Hwang Minhyun is here with new music! On October 7 at 6 p.m. KST, Hwang Minhyun returned with his new digital single “OUR” along with a music video for
Music News RadioWatch: Onew And Zico Play A Game Of “Tic Tac Toe” In New Collab | Soompi
SHINee’s Onew and Zico have dropped their new collab! On October 7 at 6 p.m. KST, Onew released “Tic Tac Toe (feat. Zico),” the second title track from
Music News RadioSam Smith Made a ‘Nightmare’ Mistake With New Album Title ‘Hazel Eyes’
Sam Smith, the Grammy Award-winning British artist, performed “Oh Mother” and discussed their fifth studio album “Hazel Eyes” on late night TV.
Music News RadioThe Next Chapter of Spotify’s Audiobooks Speaks Volumes About Where the Streamer Is Heading
Spotify’s audiobooks service will expand to 180 countries in 2026, the streaming platform revealed on Wednesday (Oct. 7).
Music News RadioNew Zealand’s Awning Signs With Winspear
New Zealand’s Awning is Winspear’s second international signing after Adelaide, Australia’s Swapmeet.
Music News Radio‘You’re Able to Do Anything’: Lillie Kolich Earns Four-Chair Turn on ‘The Voice’ Blind Auditions
New Mexico native Lillie Kolich scored a four-chair turn with her Sombr cover on the final round of Blind Auditions on “The Voice.”
Music News RadioAfter Beyonce Controversy, Charley Crockett and Gavin Adcock Are All Good
After controversy about Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” album, Charley Crockett and Gavin Adcock have seemingly buried the hatchet.
Music News RadioWatch Amanda Seyfried’s Joni Mitchell Cover Get Interrupted by Ghostface
Amanda Seyfried was recently paid a visit by Hollywood’s favorite franchise psycho-killer.
Music News RadioMiley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades Suffers Biggest Chart Drop Ever After No. 1 Debut
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Bass Persuades’ falls from No. 1 to No. 157 on the Billboard 200, marking the biggest drop ever after a No. 1 album debut.
Music News RadioAzealia Banks Has Moved to Israel
In her latest pivot, Azealia Banks has moved to Israel just months after viciously criticizing the country on social media.
Music News RadioBruno Mars Soundtracks Lakers Star Ziaire Williams’ SoFi Stadium Proposal With Live ‘Marry You’ Performance
Lakers forward Ziaire Williams proposed to Paris Timan during Bruno Mars’ SoFi Stadium performance of “Marry You.”
Music News RadioUp to 30% off Ariana Grande’s r.e.m. beauty Products This October Prime Day: Shop Vegan Makeup Here
From Oct. 6-7, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are offering discounts on the “thank u, next” singer’s beauty line.
Music News RadioJack White Criticizes Trump After Iran Remarks About L.A. & San Diego: ‘The Worst American of All Time’
Jack White criticized Donald Trump after the president said letting Iran “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego would be “small price.”
Music News RadioDiddy Must Pay Nearly $500,000 for Failed NBC Defamation Lawsuit Over Documentary, Judge Rules
Diddy was ordered to pay nearly $500,000 for NBC’s hefty legal bill after he unsuccessfully sued it over the documentary “The Making of a Bad Boy.”
Music News RadioKATSEYE, Joji, Noah Kahan & More Are Getting Special Releases for Record Store Day Black Friday
KATSEYE, Joji, Noah Kahan, Holly Humberstone and more will release special editions for Record Store Day Black Friday on Nov. 27. See the lineup.
Music News RadioWill Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Rise to Be Captured in New Show ‘215’
The scripted series will tell the story of two friends trying to come up in Philadelphia’s budding hip-hop scene.
Music News RadioTaylor Swift, Tinashe, Kenny Chesney & More: Highlights of This Week’s Billboard Charts
Taylor Swift, Tinashe, Kenny Chesney and more chart highlights of the rankings dated Oct. 10, 2026.
Music News RadioJeff Ament on Pearl Jam’s Future — and Why His Band Actually Enjoyed the Nineties
With Jeff Ament’s new photo book, ‘Since Forever,’ out, the Pearl Jam bassist looks at the band’s next moves, and reminisces about the past
Music News RadioWatch Orville Peck Talk About Sobriety & How He Was ‘Basically Given an Ultimatum’ to Check Into Rehab
In a new interview, Orville Pecks talks to ‘Nightline’ about getting sober and accepting himself.
Music News RadioAI Music Streaming Fraudster Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison for $8M Royalties Scam
An AI music streaming fraudster was sentenced to 18 months in prison for an $8 million scam. It was the first-ever criminal case over streaming fraud.
Music News RadioWWE October Prime Day Deals 2026: Save Up to 50% on WWE Merch Online
For October Prime Day 2026: ShopBillboard rounded up the best deals on WWE merch and gear on Amazon. Here’s how to find, shop, and buy online.
Music News RadioYoung Thug Teases Drake Collaborations & Says He’s Releasing an R&B Album Later This Year: ‘This Mary J.’
Young Thug revealed he’s releasing an R&B album later this year.
Music News RadioJack White Slams Trump Over Comment That Iran ‘Take Out’ L.A., San Diego: ‘Worst American of All Time’
Following Trump’s suggestion that Iran could ‘take out’ L.A. and San Diego, Jack White posted a message for Trump supporters living in the regions.
Music News RadioFuerza Regida Set to Make History in Mexico City With 10 Shows at Palacio de los Deportes in 2027
Fuerza Regida is set to make history with 10 shows at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes in 2027 as part of their THIS IS OUR DREAM TOUR.
Music News RadioMusic Streaming Fraudster Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Mike Smith, a North Carolina musician, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges tied to music streaming fraud.
Music News RadioTurnstile’s Brendan Yates Ejects Security Guard Who Apparently Took Swing at Fan
Brendan Yates jumped off the stage during Turnstile’s show in Oklahoma City on Monday night to confront and eject a security guard who apparently took a swing…
Music News Radio‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Merch Is Up to Nearly 60% Off During October Prime Day
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are from Oct. 6-7 and include everything from KPop Demon Hunters Squishmallow plush toys and cozy blankets to framed posters and…
Music News RadioDude Wipes Sale: Save Up to 47% During October Prime Day
With the start of October Prime Day, DUDE Wipes has the best deals on adult flushable wet wipes: Here’s how to find, shop, and buy wipes online.
Music News RadioThe Beach Boys Cancel Yet Another Planned Comeback Concert
After pulling all of their public concerts over the past three months, the Beach Boys just yanked their planned comeback gig in Bloomington, Illinois.
Music News RadioOctober Prime Day Audio Deals Under $100: Save Up to 60% on Bose, Beats by Dre, Samsung & Other Top Brands
October Prime Day 2026: Billboard rounded up the best tech and audio deals under $100 on Amazon: Here’s how to find, shop, and buy discounts online.
Music News RadioDeerhunter’s Bradford Cox and Lockett Pundt to Perform Together at Big Ears 2027
Deerhunter bandmates Bradford Cox and Lockett Pundt will perform together at Big Ears 2027, marking their first announced joint appearance since 2019.
Music News RadioWill Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff to Retell Origin Story With ’215′ Scripted Series
Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff will tell their story on ’215′ scripted TV series.
Music News RadioStaff Picks: Best Albums of September 2026
The best albums of September include new releases from Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, Beabadoobee, Chat Pile, Beck, Tinashe, and more.
Music News RadioFreddie Jackson’s 15 Biggest Billboard Hits
Freddie Jackson, who died at age 70, had 10 R&B chart No. 1s including ‘You Are My Lady,’ ‘Jam Tonight,’ ‘Nice n’ Slow,′ ‘Rock Me Tonight’ and more.
Music News RadioFlau’Jae Johnson, Joaquina & Nezza Play What Would You Queue | Billboard
Flau’jae Johnson, Joaquina and Nezza play what would you queue at E.L.F.’s made mirror mix event.