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  • Mar 8

    Tony! Toni! Toné! founding member D’Wayne Wiggins passes at 64 due to bladder cancer

    Tony! Toni! Toné! founding member D’Wayne Wiggins passes at 64 due to bladder cancer

    Dylan Tarre

    “D’Wayne’s life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world, including in his hometown of Oakland, California."

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  • Mar 7 News

    Ramones tributes to feature Swans, Napalm Death, GWAR, and Sonic Youth members

    Ramones tributes to feature Swans, Napalm Death, GWAR, and Sonic Youth members

    Dylan Tarre

    Titled Ramones Redux and The Best of Ramones Redux, the collections will feature a wide lineup of artists covering the band’s self-titled 1976 debut and highlights from the rest of their discography.

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  • Mar 7 News

    The Damned’s Brian James passes away at 70

    The Damned’s Brian James passes away at 70

    Dylan Tarre

    James wrote "New Rose," the classic track recognized for breaking punk music in Britain ahead of the Sex Pistols.

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  • Mar 7 News

    Black Moth Super Rainbow unveil album full of "freaky love songs” plus new single

    Black Moth Super Rainbow unveil album full of "freaky love songs” plus new single

    Dylan Tarre

    Soft New Magic Dream marks the band’s first full-length album since Panic Blooms was released in 2018.

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  • Mar 7 News

    Celine Dion warns fans of fake AI-generated songs that aren't hers

    Celine Dion warns fans of fake AI-generated songs that aren't hers

    Dylan Tarre

    In the statement, Dion's team clarified, “Please be advised that these recordings are fake and not approved, and are not songs from her official discography.”

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  • Mar 7 News

    Too $hort and Billie Joe Armstrong are bringing baseball back to Oakland

    Too $hort and Billie Joe Armstrong are bringing baseball back to Oakland

    Dylan Tarre

    The Oakland Ballers launched their inaugural season in 2024, playing at Raimondi Park, which hosts about 4,000 fans.

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  • Mar 6 News

    Massive Attack sends unreleased Russian punk band cover to the Moon and back

    Massive Attack sends unreleased Russian punk band cover to the Moon and back

    Dylan Tarre

    They join Pussy Riot, The Avalanches, and others collab with artist Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian to transmit sounds using Earth-Moon-Earth technology.

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  • Mar 6 News

    311 add several dates to 2025 tour schedule

    311 add several dates to 2025 tour schedule

    Dylan Tarre

    After the release of Full Bloom, 311 is set for a busy 2025, including performances at Van’s Warped Tour, their own cruise, and several festivals.

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  • Mar 5 News

    Authorities uncover ticket theft scheme targeting Taylor Swift, Adele, & Ed Sheeran concerts

    Authorities uncover ticket theft scheme targeting Taylor Swift, Adele, & Ed Sheeran concerts

    Dylan Tarre

    According to the charges, employees of an outsourcing firm contracted by StubHub, allegedly accessed an unauthorized system within the ticketing platform.

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  • Mar 5 News

    Hamilton pulls out of Kennedy Center amid Trump takeover

    Hamilton pulls out of Kennedy Center amid Trump takeover

    Dylan Tarre

    Seller says the venue has historically represented a place for shared artistic experiences, free from political influence.

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