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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 RadioQueen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ Passes 1 Billion Views on YouTube
Queen enters YouTube’s Billion Views Club for a second time, as “Don’t Stop Me Now” passes the milestone.
Music News Radio‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Debuts at No. 1 on Kid Albums Chart
The “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” soundtrack makes a splash on Billboard’s charts, including a No. 1 debut on the Kid Albums ranking.
Music News RadioTame Impala and Jennie Perform Their Hit ‘Dracula’ Together for First Time Ever
Tame Impala surprised the audience at Boston’s TD Garden when they brought Jennie out to perform their hit collaboration “Dracula (Remix).”
Music News RadioGrammys CEO Defends New Asian Pop Category After BTS Rejects 2027 Awards
Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr. released a statement after BTS announced that it would not be submitting their album, ‘ARIRANG,’ for the 2027 awards.
Music News RadioGrammys Chief Responds to BTS’ Decision To Not Enter Its Songs for Consideration at 2027 Grammys
BTS announced that it will not be submitting music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. Grammys CEO Harvey Mason jr. said he was “saddened.”
Music News RadioSam Smith Reveals Engagement & How Romance Inspired Their New Album
Sam Smith revealed they’re engaged to fashion designer Christian Cowan and shared how their relationship inspired the upcoming album ’”’Hazel Eyes.′
Music News RadioThe Strokes’ ‘Is This It’ turns 25: Producer Gordon Raphael talks bottling magic and if it could ever happen again
On the 25th anniversary of The Strokes’ debut ‘Is This It’, producer Gordon Raphael talks the album’s impact and legacy, the fortunes of the band since and the…
Music News RadioKanye West Settles Sexual Assault and Wrongful Termination Lawsuit With Ex-Staffer
Kanye West reached a settlement with his former assistant, who accused the artist of sexual assault, sex trafficking, and wrongful termination.
Music News RadioCardi B Announces ‘Ah Ha’ Single Release Date & It’s Coming Sooner Than You Think
Cardi B announced the release date for her “Ah Ha” single.
Music News RadioBTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Surges on Charts After New Vinyl Drop
BTS’ “ARIRANG” surges on a trio of Billboard charts after a new vinyl drop, promotion around a new single, and the act’s World Cup final performance.
Music News RadioFLO Says Learning to Speak Up in the Studio Changed Everything on ‘Therapy at the Club’
FLO talks to Billboard about how taking creative control transformed ‘Therapy at the Club’ as the trio unveil details about their sophomore album.
Music News RadioCaribbean Music Awards Makes Historic Move to Trinidad & Tobago for 2026 Ceremony — Here’s When They’re Happening
After three years in Brooklyn, the Caribbean Music Awards will move to Trinidad & Tobago for its 2026 ceremony, hosted by Nailah Blackman & Majah Hype.
Music News RadioThe Dance World Reacts to Kavinsky’s Death: ‘The Funniest Person I’ve Ever Met’
Kavinsky died in Paris on July 28 at age of 50. Artists including Madeon, A-Trak and David Guetta have written tributes after his passing.
Music News Radio‘An Angelic Presence’: Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Wilco’s Nels Cline Pay Tribute to Glen Hansard
Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Rachel Zegler, and more paid tribute to musician Glen Hansard, who died in a motorcycle accident on July 29.
Music News RadioAriana Grande Says ‘Petal’ Showcases a Side of Her You’ve Never Seen Before: ‘Unfiltered Rage’
Ariana Grande said that her new album ‘Petal’ comes from a place of “unfiltered rage” in a new interview.
Music News RadioHow Did Multiple Podcasts Help a New Song by Magnus Ferrell — Son of Will — Go Viral?
This week’s Trending Up looks at the new Magnus Ferrell song “Asleep Talking” taking off as a result of dad Will Ferrell’s podcast appearance.
Music News RadioAmy Winehouse’s father ordered to pay almost £1million to the late singer’s friends
Amy Winehouse’s father has been ordered to pay almost £1million to two of the late singer’s friends after losing a High Court case.
Music News RadioBono Remembers ‘Voice of the Streets’ Glen Hansard
Bono paid homage to Glen Hansard in a heartfelt tribute he posted to U2’s Instagram.
Music News RadioGlen Hansard’s Greatest Subject Was Life Itself
Our tribute to Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter who was so much more than the guy from ‘Once’ and the Swell Season
Music News RadioWhy This Nashville Indie-Rock Band Is Singing About ‘Jane Fonda’
Lombardy, a band in Nashville, are helping foster the city’s indie-rock scene with songs like ‘Jane Fonda’ and unpredictable live shows.
Music News RadioMerck Mercuriadis to Deliver Keynote at Music Tectonics Conference 2026
Merck Mercuriadis is slated to deliver the keynote at the 2026 Music Tectonics conference, which is set to take place from Oct. 27-29 in Santa Monica.
Music News RadioRachel Chinouriri Is ‘One Song Away From Crying’ and Just Weeks Away From Her New Album
Rachel Chinouriri returns with new single ‘One Song Away From Crying’ from upcoming second album ‘I Think I Spoke Too Soon,’ out October 16.
Music News RadioHow to Watch ‘Drag Race México’ Season 3 Online From Anywhere in the World
Don’t miss the Season 3 premiere of Drag Race México on July 30, and find out where to stream it online.
Music News RadioEar Detail 2026 Live Slate
Including a hometown gig on a helipad and festival slots at Making Time ∞ and Form Arcosanti
Music News RadioThree Chords And The Truth About Lies In Country Music
In this week’s Country Update lead story, musicians explore three chords and the truth about lies in country music.
Music News RadioFLO Explain Why Their Second Album Is Called ‘Therapy In the Club,’ Talk Hanging With KATSEYE & Their Love For Ariana Grande | Billboard New
FLO discuss their upcoming second album ‘Therapy at the Club,’ sharing how the project reflects their growth and more hands-on creative process
Music News RadioWatch Brandon Flowers debut new songs, air Killers classics and perform with Lucy Dacus and Nathaniel Rateliff at Newport Folk Festival
Brandon Flowers debuted new solo material and joined Lucy Dacus and Nathaniel Rateliff at Newport Folk Festival – watch footage below.
Music News RadioSurprise: The Beatles Have a 1965 John Lennon Song That Nobody’s Heard Before
Surprise: the Beatles have a 1965 John Lennon song that nobody’s heard before
Music News RadioHere Are the Albums With the Most No. 1s on Billboard Airplay Charts
Here are the albums with the most No. 1s on the Billboard Airplay charts.
Music News RadioBono, Bruce Springsteen, and Cat Power Remember Glen Hansard
The Mountain Goats, Warren Ellis, Chris O’Dowd, and many others also paid tribute to the late Irish musician and Once star
Music News RadioLynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected President of Motion Picture Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board of governors re-elected producer Lynette Howell Taylor as president.
Music News RadioTrace Adkins Explains Why He Forgives His Ex-Wife for Shooting & Nearly Killing Him
Trace Adkins says he forgives his ex-wife Julie Curtis for shooting and nearly killing him during an argument in 1994.
Music News RadioKavinsky told NME how another collab with The Weeknd could have been on the way “soon”
The late Kavinsky once told NME that another collaboration with The Weeknd was likely to arrive “soon”.
Music News RadioArcángel & Bad Bunny’s ‘Me Acostumbré’ Surpasses 1 Billion Views on YouTube
Arcangel and Bad Bunny’s ‘Me Acostumbré’ has surpassed one billion views on YouTube.
Music News RadioNogizaka46’s ‘Zehinioyobazu’ Soars to No. 1 on Japan Hot 100
Nogizaka46’s “Zehinioyobazu” soars to No. 1 on Japan Hot 100.
Music News RadioEsDeeKid announces massive 2026 ‘Council House Rat’ world tour across UK, Europe and North America
EsDeeKid has announced a massive 2026 world tour across North America, Europe and the UK – find all the details below.
Music News RadioAfroman Sues Officer Who Raided His Home, Sued Him, and Lost
Afroman has filed a civil lawsuit against one of the officers who sued him for defamation and lost.
Music News RadioKanye West Settles With Former Assistant in Sexual Battery Lawsuit
Lauren Pisciotta had alleged that West sexually harassed and assaulted her
Music News RadioKATSEYE’s Sophia To Sit Out Hinterland Music Festival Due To Illness | Soompi
KATSEYE’s Sophia will not be joining the rest of the group at the upcoming Hinterland Music Festival. On July 28, KATSEYE announced that Sophia would not
Music News RadioGlen Hansard, Irish Singer-Songwriter and Once Star, Dies at 56
The Frames frontman died in a motorcycle crash today in Dublin
Music News RadioAriana Grande Debuts ‘Petal’ Title Track at Eternal Sunshine Tour Show: ‘Don’t Need Someone to Save Me’
Ariana Grande debuted a new ‘Petal’ song at an Eternal Sunshine Tour show in Montreal.
Music News RadioGlen Hansard recently spoke of his powerful friendship with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder
Glen Hansard recently spoke about his powerful friendship with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, shortly before his death after a motorcycle crash earlier today.
Music News RadioFan Army Face-Off 2026 Enters Round 3: Vote Now for the Remaining 16
Fan Army Face Off 2026: Vote now to determine the which fan army is the strongest.
Music News RadioBTS Won’t Submit Comeback Album for Consideration at 2027 Grammys
BTS won’t submit their comeback album ‘Arirang’ for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards following the addition of an Asian pop-specific category.
Music News RadioJared Leto Accused by 4 Women of Sexual Misconduct When They Were Teens, Star Calls Claims ‘False’
Jared Leto has been accused of sexual misconduct by four women when they were teens, and the star is denying their claims.
Music News RadioCountry Music Is Coming Out Strong Against Data Centers
Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker are among the country artists speaking out against data centers in both rural and urban communities.
Music News RadioTommy Iommi Announces First Solo Album in 21 Years
The longtime Black Sabbath guitarist’s From the Dark drops October 23
Music News RadioAfroman Sues Ohio Police Officer Who Filed Failed Defamation Lawsuit: ‘Malicious Prosecution’
Afroman has sued one of the Ohio police officers who brought the failed defamation lawsuit against the rapper.
Music News RadioThe Beatles announce expanded reissue of ‘Rubber Soul’ featuring previously unreleased John Lennon demo
A new, expanded reissue of The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’ is on the way, which features a previously unreleased demo from John Lennon.
Music News Radio‘American Idol’ Renewed For 25th Season
“American Idol” has been renewed for a 25th season, with auditions slated to kick off nationwide next month; see details on how to try out.
Music News RadioUMG, WMG, Sony, HYBE, Believe, BMG & More Propose New Principles for AI Song Chart Eligibility
Universal Music, Warner Music, Sony Music, HYBE, Believe and more proposed guidelines on how AI songs should be considered for chart eligibility.
Music News RadioOlivia Rodrigo and Brandi Carlile Are Debunking the Myth That Women Can’t Lead Festivals
Successful festivals produced by Olivia Rodrigo and Brandi Carlile are debunking the myth that women can’t headline or lead concert lineups.
Music News RadioKavinsky, French DJ-Producer Whose Chilly ‘Nightcall’ Defined ‘Drive,’ Dead at 50
DJ Kavinsky has died at age 50.
Music News RadioYe Settles Former Staffer’s Rape, Sexual Harassment and Trafficking Lawsuit
Kanye West has reached a settlement with an ex-staff member who accused him of widespread sexual misconduct.
Music News RadioILLIT And LE SSERAFIM Earn RIAJ Platinum Certifications For Streaming In Japan | Soompi
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new
Music News RadioTony Iommi on New Solo Album, Missing Ozzy Osbourne, and How He’s Not Going Anywhere
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi discusses his new solo album, ‘From the Dark,’ and saying goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne.
Music News RadioSour Widows Ready Jay Som-Produced Sophomore Album
Susanna Thomson wrote “Blood in the Grass,” the lead single from Sigil, for Babehoven’s Maya Bon
Music News RadioMichael J. Fox to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards
Michael J. Fox will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Emmy Awards in recognition of his contributions to Parkinson’s research.
Music News RadioFans are remembering Glen Hansard for his beautiful Oscar-winning work in ‘Once’
Fans of Glen Hansard, who passed away today (July 29), are remembering him for his Oscar winning work on the 2007 movie ‘Once’.
Music News RadioFrench Producer Kavinsky, Known for ‘Drive’ Soundtrack Song, Found Dead in Paris at Age 50
Kavinsky’s death has been confirmed. The French producer, who was known for the ‘Drive’ soundtrack song ‘Nightcall,’ has died at 50.