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FORBIDDEN Announces Self-Titled Album, Shares New Single ‘Psyclops’
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have announced “Forbidden”, a new self-titled album due out on 23 October via BLKIIBLK, the metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. It marks the band’s first new studio record since 2010’s “Omega Wave”, and comes with the release of a new single, “Psyclops”, accompanied by an official…
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SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol
SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, the independent, DIY-friendly music platform founded in New York in 2021 by three people including musician Jack Callahan. The move comes after Nina Protocol had announced in May that it planned to shut down entirely by 15 July, meaning the acquisition effectively rescues the platform and its community rather than…
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The 1996 movie that had Meryl Streep issuing death threats: “If she gets it, I’ll rip her throat out”
Meryl Streep’s reported “death threat” was an exaggerated expression of frustration after she lost the lead role in the 1996 musical film Evita to Madonna. Streep had spent about a year preparing to play Eva Perón when the project stalled and changed direction, making the eventual casting a bitter disappointment for her. The film had…
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Deadhead doc ‘Summer Tour’ produced by Chloë Sevigny in theaters ++ ‘Summer Magic 1985’ 20-CD box set & more
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3 Soft Rock Songs That Defined Summer for Millions of Americans in 1975
American Songwriter has revisited three soft rock hits that dominated the summer of 1975 in the United States, highlighting the genre’s peak popularity during that era. The article frames these tracks as the soundtrack to a particular cultural moment—school holidays, beach trips and a sense of freedom—noting that all three songs were released either during…
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Syd Says the Internet’s New Album Is Almost Done — and It’s ‘Super Fire’
The R&B group the Internet are close to finishing their fifth studio album, due for release in early 2027, according to singer Syd. The announcement comes amid a busy summer for the band, following solo album releases from Syd, Steve Lacy and drummer Chris Crispy on 17 July, and marks a shift in the group’s…
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Jody Gerson, Universal Music Publishing CEO, on Leadership, Mentorship, Signing Kendrick Lamar, and Publishing’s Rise to a Frontline Business
Jody Gerson, chief executive of Universal Music Publishing Group, has spoken to Variety about her career, her approach to leadership and mentorship, and the transformation of music publishing into a central part of the industry. Gerson is a notable figure in the sector as the highest-ranking woman in the music business, the first female chairman…
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Travis Scott’s Hollywood Odyssey: The Rapper on Acting for Christopher Nolan, His New Paramount Deal and Never Winning a Grammy
Travis Scott has spoken to Variety about taking on his first major acting role in Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film “The Odyssey,” describing his nerves while performing alongside stars including Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson. Nolan cast the rapper to recite the “Song of Odysseus,” drawing a parallel between hip-hop and ancient Greek oral…
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So You Think You Can DJ? Your Shot, the DJ Competition for Beginners, Is Returning to the U.S.
Your Shot, a beginner-focused DJ competition, is returning to the United States for its second year, giving aspiring DJs the chance to learn skills, perform live, and win a coveted festival opening slot. The initiative, founded in Australia 16 years ago and launched in the US last year, matters because it offers newcomers structured mentorship…
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Looking Ahead: 4 Terrific “Tomorrow” Songs From the 20th Century
This feature-style article rounds up four notable 20th-century songs that share “tomorrow” in their titles, spanning genres from pop and folk to psychedelic rock and British rock. It offers music fans a mix of trivia and history about each track’s origins, without reporting any breaking news. Highlights include “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by The…