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Phoebe Bridgers releases five-track EP from Madison Square Garden show

  • Bridgers has released a five-track EP recorded at Madison Square Garden.
  • The live set is a Tidal exclusive and costs $5.99.
  • She is scheduled to return to *Saturday Night Live* for the first time since 2021.

Phoebe Bridgers has released *Live at Madison Square Garden*, a five-track EP recorded at the final show in her phone-free Lost Weekend series. The release extends the series’ exclusive approach and gives listeners a recording of a performance noted for its more expansive vocals and thornier themes. The…

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Universal Music Group generated $3.90B in Q3, up 11.7% YoY – driven by Mrs. Green Apple, Olivia Rodrigo, Stray Kids, Ariana Grande, and The Beatles

  • UMG Q3 revenue reached €3.394bn, up 11.7%.
  • Growth was 5.3% excluding Downtown Music.
  • Subscription and physical sales both increased strongly.

Universal Music Group reported third-quarter revenue of €3.394 billion (US$3.90 billion), up 11.7% year on year at constant currency. The results point to continued growth in recorded music and publishing, supported by streaming and physical sales, while the headline increase also reflects the acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings.…

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MOTHICA Releases Thrilling New Track ‘My Confession’

  • MOTHICA’s new track is called ‘My Confession’.
  • The song explores addiction, relationships and familiar pain.
  • It follows her ‘Somewhere In Between’ EP.

MOTHICA has released ‘My Confession’, an atmospheric post-hardcore track that marks a new chapter following her ‘Somewhere In Between’ EP. Its contrast between delicate verses and forceful choruses frames an unusually candid account of personal experiences. MOTHICA said the lyrics move between her fans, past relationships and addiction,…

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Gloria Trevi Is HEAT Latin Music Awards’ Artista Oro, Celebrating ‘Everything She Has Achieved & Everything That’s Yet to Come’

  • Gloria Trevi will receive the HEAT Artista Oro honour.
  • She is preparing her 15th studio album.
  • Karol G leads the nominees with 10 nods.

Gloria Trevi will receive the Artista Oro honour at the HEAT Latin Music Awards in Puerto Vallarta on 5 November, where she is also due to perform. The award recognises her long career and ongoing work, including a new album in preparation. Trevi has sold more than 30…

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MAMMOTH replaces touring drummer Garrett Whitlock with Nathan Bulla

  • Nathan Bulla replaces Garrett Whitlock on tour.
  • The change takes effect in Santiago on 31 October.
  • MAMMOTH has UK and Ireland dates ahead.

MAMMOTH has parted ways with touring drummer Garrett Whitlock, with Nathan Bulla taking over from 31 October as the band continues its “The End” tour. The change affects upcoming dates in Chile and Europe, including shows in the UK and Ireland. The band said it and Whitlock had…

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In 1970, Deep Purple borrowed from a forgotten song and made a Cold War masterpiece in 20 minutes

  • ‘Child in Time’ grew from a phrase in ‘Bombay Calling’.
  • Ian Gillan said the song took about 20 minutes to come together.
  • Its lyrics reflected Cold War fears and the mood after Vietnam.

Deep Purple’s ‘Child in Time’ began with the band adapting a musical phrase from ‘Bombay Calling’ by It’s a Beautiful Day. The song became a striking expression of Cold War anxiety, pairing a gradual, dramatic build with Ian Gillan’s intense vocals. Jon Lord was playing a slowed-down version…

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The First Justice x Gesaffelstein Collab Has Arrived: Hear the Newest Song From the ‘GTA VI’ Score

  • Justice and Gesaffelstein have released their first joint track.
  • “Pusher” is the second song from the GTA VI score.
  • The full score is due on 11 December.

Justice and Gesaffelstein have released “Pusher”, their first collaboration, as the second track from Justice’s original score for the forthcoming Grand Theft Auto VI. The seven-minute electronic track pairs dark synths and forceful percussion, and adds to anticipation for the game, due on 19 November. The score’s first…

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Korn, Bad Omens, Pierce The Veil and blink-182 to headline 2027 festival

  • Korn, Bad Omens, Pierce The Veil and blink-182 headline in 2027.
  • Welcome To Rockville runs from 6 to 9 May in Daytona Beach.
  • The bill includes reunions, a rare Relient K set and A Heartwell Ending’s return.

Welcome To Rockville has announced its 2027 line-up, with Korn, Bad Omens, Pierce The Veil and blink-182 headlining the four-day festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. The bill brings together established rock and metal acts, reunion performances and other special appearances. The festival runs from 6 to 9 May.…

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The 1970 album Slash and Rob Halford both agree defines heavy metal: “The blueprint”

  • Black Sabbath’s 1970 debut helped define heavy metal.
  • Rob Halford calls it the genre’s blueprint.
  • Slash says Tony Iommi’s guitar sound remains unmatched.

Black Sabbath’s self-titled 1970 debut is presented as a defining record that helped establish heavy metal. Its dark, distorted sound broke from familiar rock and influenced later bands including Judas Priest and Guns N’ Roses. Judas Priest singer Rob Halford calls the album metal’s “blueprint”, pointing to its…

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The greatest comedy of all time, according to Jack Black: “That’s the gold standard”

  • Jack Black calls *This Is Spinal Tap* comedy’s gold standard.
  • The 1984 mockumentary follows a fictional British rock band.
  • Improvised dialogue and musical performances helped shape its humour.

Jack Black has named Rob Reiner’s 1984 film *This Is Spinal Tap* the greatest comedy of all time, saying its influence changed comedy. He made the choice in a 2006 interview when asked about music comedies, but argued the film’s appeal goes far beyond that genre. The mockumentary…

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