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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 RadioElla Langley Sets a Record with ‘Choosin’ Texas,′ Ties Harry Styles
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has tied Harry Styles as the longest-reigning non-holiday song to go Number One on the Hot 100.
Music News RadioDestroyer, Stephin Merritt to Headline Bazooka! Fest
Times New Viking, Joanna Sternberg, Sad13, and Asher White round up the lineup
Music News RadioDave Davies reignites The Kinks’ feud with The Beatles: “George Harrison was the only one I really liked”
The Kinks’ Dave Davies has revisited the band’s old rivalry with The Beatles, saying George Harrison was the only member he “really liked”.
Music News RadioBrooklyn street named after Wu-Tang Clan icon Ol’ Dirty Bastard
A Brooklyn street has been named in honour of late Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Ol’ Dirty Bastard.
Music News RadioThe Great Purple Way: Prince Musical ‘Purple Rain’ Headed to Broadway
A stage musical based on Prince’s classic ‘Purple Rain’ will premiere on Broadway in 2027.
Music News RadioPrince’s Purple Rain Is Coming to Broadway
Purify yourself at the Majestic Theatre in 2027
Music News RadioNewport Folk Festival 2026: The Best Things We Saw
Hayley Williams, Father John Misty, Lauryn Hill, Dave Matthews, Wednesday, Tom Morello, and more of the best Newport Folk Festival 2026 performances
Music News RadioShakira Is Having Her Best Streaming Era Right Now
Shakira had some of her best streaming wins yet with her official world cup song “Dai Dai” and more.
Music News RadioTyla announces ‘A*POP’ world tour with dates across UK, Europe, North America and Africa
Tyla has announced a world tour in support of her second album, ‘A*POP’ – find all the details below.
Music News RadioWillow Avalon, a ‘Gun-Totin’ Liberal,′ Is Making Country Music Dangerous Again
Willow Avalon is making country music dangerous again with songs about dead men and powerful women on ‘Pink Pocket Pistol’ album.
Music News RadioGracie Abrams Reacts to ‘Daughter From Hell’ Becoming Her First Billboard 200 No. 1 Album: ‘This Is Nuts’
Gracie Abrams reacted to scoring her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with ‘Daughter From Hell.’
Music News RadioPortraits of Tracy, 12k Gotti, Greg Freeman, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Music News RadioBoosie Badazz Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Nightclub Hookah Assault: ‘Violently Ambushed’
Boosie Badazz is facing a lawsuit from a Houston nightclub bouncer who claims the rapper was drunk and smashed a glass hookah over his head.
Music News RadioMiley Cyrus Signs to Atlantic Records
The pop star had been with Columbia Records since 2021.
Music News RadioMiley Cyrus-Edited Issue of ‘Wonderland’ To Feature Dolly Parton, Kelela, Noah Cyrus, Sky Ferreira, 070 Shake, Towa Bird & More
A Miley Cyrus-edited issue of “Wonderland” magazine out today (July 27) features unseen pics of the singer and an interview with Daryl Hannah.
Music News RadioVERIVERY Announces Schedule For “GIVE ME FIVE, KEEP THAT VIBE” Tour | Soompi
VERIVERY is embarking on a concert tour! On July 28, the dates and cities were announced for VERIVERY’s upcoming tour “GIVE ME FIVE, KEEP THAT VIBE.”
Music News Radio‘It Feels Like a Rocket Ship’: Behind the New Broadway Musical of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’
Prince’s Purple Rain Broadway musical creative team talks about bringing the film and music to the stage.
Music News RadioBoy George shares pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’
Boy George has shared a new pro-Israel reggae song titled ‘We Will Dance Again’ – listen below.
Music News Radio‘Heaven’ or ‘Hell’: Which Word Appears in the Titles of More No. 1 Albums?
Here are all the albums with the words “heaven” or “hell” in their titles that have reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Music News RadioTyla Announces World Tour
The South African star is taking her sophomore album A*POP on the road
Music News RadioAdmit It: ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is the Song of the Summer
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ is inescapable, irresistible, and unstoppable. So why won’t we admit it’s the 2026 Song of the Summer?
Music News RadioFaith No More Are Finally Reuniting in 2027
Faith No More will finally reunite next year, announcing a run of Australia and New Zealand shows with System of a Down.
Music News RadioLaufey Signs With UTA
Laufey has signed with UTA in all areas. The singer-songwriter was formerly with Wasserman (now THE·TEAM).
Music News RadioCarly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis: ‘I Am Still Very Much Here’
Carly Simon revealed that she’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and that she was treated for basal cell carcinoma on her face.
Music News RadioSee Bon Jovi Bring Out Bruce Springsteen at Madison Square Garden
Bon Jovi wrapped up their nine-show MSG residency by bringing out Bruce Springsteen for ‘Who Says You Can’t Go Home’ and ‘The Promised Land.’
Music News RadioCarly Simon Writes Moving Letter About Parkinson’s Diagnosis
“It is as though the part of the brain that sends out invitations to participate in life has temporarily misplaced the guest list”
Music News RadioWatch Bruce Springsteen join Bon Jovi for ‘Who Says You Can’t Go Home’ and ‘The Promised Land’ at Madison Square Garden
Bruce Springsteen has joined Bon Jovi to perform ‘Who Says You Can’t Go Home’ and ‘The Promised Land’ at Madison Square Garden.
Music News RadioFaith No More announce first live shows in more than a decade with System Of A Down
Faith No More have announced a run of shows with System of a Down for a series of co-headlining dates in 2027
Music News RadioFaith No More Reunite
The group will head Down Under for their first live shows in a decade, alongside System of A Down
Music News RadioSoompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, July Week 4 | Soompi
CORTIS’ “REDRED” continues to dominate our chart, making it the song’s seventh week overall at No. 1. Congratulations to CORTIS! Holding steady at No. 2
Music News RadioWatch Richard Hawley join Reverend & The Makers on stage at Tramlines for ‘Silence Is Talking’
Richard Hawley joined Reverend And The Makers on stage at Tramlines Festival for ‘Silence Is Talking’ - check out footage here.
Music News RadioOl’ Dirty Bastard’s Friends and Family Gather in Bed-Stuy to Celebrate Re-Naming of Brooklyn Street in Honor of Late Wu-Tang Clan Legend
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s friends and family gathered in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn on Sunday (July 26) to celebrate the re-naming of a street in rapper’s honor.
Music News RadioCarly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis: ‘I Have Not Stopped Living’
Carly Simon revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease amid recording ‘Comes in Waves,’ her first new album in nearly 20 years.
Music News RadioGreen Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Crashes San Diego Comic-Con For Pop-Up Ice Cream Truck Performance of ‘Basket Case’
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong crashed San Diego Comic-Con on Friday (July 24) for a pop-up performance of “Basket Case” atop an ice cream truck.
Music News RadioIdlewild announce winter 2026 shows celebrating their 30th anniversary
Idlewild have announced a series of shows to mark their 30th anniversary this winter - check out all the details here.
Music News RadioOliver Tree’s mother says he was “so happy and excited about life that day” just before helicopter crash
Oliver Tree’s mother has said that the late singer was “so happy and excited about life” on the day he was tragically killed
Music News RadioD4vd’s Apple Music profile hacked with fake ‘I Did It’ track uploaded during murder trial
Someone has hacked D4vd’s profile on Apple Music and uploaded a fake track called ‘I Did It’, amid the singer being suspected of murder.
Music News RadioShakira & Burna Boy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ Could Block ‘Rein Me In’ From Breaking All-Time U.K. Chart Record
Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” could block Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” from breaking a U.K. chart record.
Music News RadioDIIV announce new A. G. Cook-produced album ‘ZIRP!’ via cryptic hotline
DIIV have announced a new A. G. Cook produced album, ‘ZIRP!’, sharing news with cryptic hotline sent out to some fans.
Music News RadioDavid Holmes shares details of Sinéad O’Connor’s final, unreleased album with messages from the late icon
David Holmes has shared details of Sinéad O’Connor’s final, unreleased album, and revealed some messages from the late musician.
Music News RadioMercury Prize 2026: shortlist announcement date and judging panel announced with tickets on sale now
The shortlist announcement date and judging panel for the Mercury Prize 2026 has now been announced - check out all the details here.
Music News RadioElectronic music is the fastest-growing genre in the US this year
Electronic music has been revealed to be the fastest-growing music genre in the United States in 2026, a new report has found.
Music News RadioKing Gizzard Announce Australian Tour, a Rave Set, and a Block Party They Curated
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have announced a 2026 Australian tour, anchored by a two-day, band-curated Croxton Block Party in Melbourne.
Music News RadioChanel Beads shares eclectic collection ‘Eternal Music’, an exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
Chanel Beads have chosen tracks by director Hal Hartley, Don Omar, Cocteau Twins and more for the playlist to accompany their NME Cover story
Music News RadioDiplo, Logan Paul, and more pay tribute to Oliver Tree at Santa Cruz ‘Celebration of Life’
Friends, family and collaborators of the late Oliver Tree paid tribute to him at a ‘Celebration of Life’ service on Saturday (July 25).
Music News RadioCharli XCX ‘Begrudgingly’ Shares ‘Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition)’ on Streaming
Charli XCX released a b-side version of her new album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition),’ on iTunes.
Music News RadioCharli XCX “begrudgingly” releases ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ B-Sides on iTunes
Charli XCX has released ‘Music, Fashion, Film (B-sides Edition)’ on iTunes despite being “adamant” they wouldn’t be on streaming
Music News RadioSUPER JUNIOR’s Yesung Announces Stops For 10th Anniversary Tour “ABOUT THE THINGS WE CALLED ORDINARY” | Soompi
SUPER JUNIOR’s Yesung will be going on a 10th anniversary tour! On July 27, Yesung announced the dates and venues for his 2026 10th anniversary tour
Music News RadioDiplo, Logan Paul Honor Oliver Tree at Santa Cruz ‘Celebration of Life’
Oliver Tree was remembered by friends, family and collaborators on Saturday (July 25) at a public “Celebration of Life” held in Santa Cruz.
Music News RadioSystem of a Down and Faith No More Announce First Australian and New Zealand Tour in Over a Decade
System of a Down are returning to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in more than a decade, confirming a stadium run with Faith No More.
Music News RadioFans Choose JENNIE’s ‘Less Than a Lover’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
“Less Than a Lover,” JENNIE’s latest solo single, tops this week’s new music poll.
Music News RadioOl’ Dirty Bastard Has His Own New York City Street Now
The Wu-Tang Clan co-founder’s grandmother lives on the Bed-Stuy block that bears his name
Music News RadioListen to Michael Stipe’s New Song “Hum Desiderata”
The R.E.M. frontman’s debut solo album is in the works
Music News RadioBTS’s “ARIRANG” Re-Enters Top 10 Of Billboard 200 After FIFA World Cup Performance | Soompi
After their halftime show performance at the FIFA World Cup, BTS is back in the top 10 of the Billboard 200! On July 26 local time, Billboard announced
Music News RadioWatch Hayley Williams Bring Out Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, Jenny Lewis at Newport Folk Festival
Jack Antonoff, Lucy Dacus, This Is Lorelei, Kelsey Lu, and Joy Oladokun also hopped onstage
Music News RadioSnayx kick off new era with melancholic summer anthem ‘Nice Day 4 It’
Snayx have shared their huge new single ‘Nice Day 4 It’, described by the band as “a summer song, but lost in its own melancholy”.
Music News RadioCharli xcx Releases ‘Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition)’ on iTunes
Charli xcx’s ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ B-sides “Thinking Bout You,” “Playboy Bunny” and “If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?” are now on iTunes.
Music News RadioCharli XCX Releases Music, Fashion, Film B-Sides
All three songs come with their own black-and-white music videos
Music News RadioGracie Abrams Earns First-Ever Number One Album With ‘Daughter from Hell’
Gracie Abrams has earned her first Number One album on the Billboard 200 with ‘Daughter From Hell.’