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Cola Boyy, Pop Singer-Songwriter and Activist, Dies at 34
As his music grew in popularity, Urango maintained his work as an activist, imbuing his songs with his politics. “There’s…
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Shigeichi Negishi, Original Karaoke Machine Inventor, Dies at 100
Shigeichi Negishi, the Japanese entrepreneur who invented the first-ever karaoke machine, died on January 26, The Wall Street Journal reports.…
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SXSW Addresses U.S. Army Sponsorship as Artists Protest 2024 Festival in Support of Palestine
Several musicians have pulled out of SXSW events and showcases in protest of the festival’s connections to the U.S. Army…
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Sleater-Kinney Share New Frayed Rope Sessions EP: Listen
Sleater-Kinney have released a new three-song EP called Frayed Rope Sessions. As the title suggests, it features alternate versions of…
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Finom (fka Ohmme) Announce New Album Not God, Share Video for New Song “Haircut”: Watch
Chicago artists Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart previously released music together under the name Ohmme, and they’ve now announced their…
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Watch Paramore’s New “Thick Skull” Video
Hayley Williams embarks on an ill-fated drive in the sequel to the “This Is Why” video, again directed by Turnstile’s Brendan…
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Watch Charli XCX’s New “Von Dutch” Video
After weeks of teasing, Charli XCX has released her new song “Von Dutch.” The Easyfun-produced track arrives with a music…
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Diiv Announce 2024 Tour, Share New Video for “Brown Paper Bag” Starring Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst: Watch
Diiv have announced a 2024 North American tour and shared a video for their Frog in Boiling Water single “Brown…
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Wiley Stripped of MBE After Antisemitic Outburst
British grime pioneer Wiley has been stripped of his MBE for “bringing the honours system into disrepute,” BBC News reports.…
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Beyoncé Makes History as “Texas Hold ’Em” Tops Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart
One of Beyoncé’s new songs, “Texas Hold ’Em,” has landed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, Billboard reports.…
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