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  • Dec 17 News

    The Flaming Lips guitarist Steven Drozd confirms he's no longer in the band

    The Flaming Lips guitarist Steven Drozd confirms he's no longer in the band

    Tyler Roland

    "...we're not talking about it [but] yes I'm moving on," Drozd wrote in a now-deleted post.

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  • Dec 17 News

    Jane's Addiction and singer Perry Farrell release statements to confirm closure after breakup

    Jane's Addiction and singer Perry Farrell release statements to confirm closure after breakup

    Tyler Roland

    The band now say they "look forward to the future as we embark on our separate musical and creative endeavors"

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  • Dec 17 News

    Black Country, New Road cover Big Star's "The Ballad of El Goodo" in new live single

    Black Country, New Road cover Big Star's "The Ballad of El Goodo" in new live single

    Victoria Borlando

    Black Country, New Road pay homage to power pop in a Big Star cover they've been folding into their live setlists recently.

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  • Dec 17 News

    Gesaffelstein announces live album, "Enter the Gamma"

    Gesaffelstein announces live album, "Enter the Gamma"

    Jordan Goodman

    The French techno producer's first live album will be out on January 23rd.

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  • Dec 17 News

    A$AP Rocky reveals cover and release date for new album 'Dont Be Dumb'

    A$AP Rocky reveals cover and release date for new album 'Dont Be Dumb'

    Jordan Goodman

    The long-awaited follow-up to 2017's 'Testing' is slated for release in mid-January, featuring album artwork by Tim Burton.

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  • Dec 16 News

    sorry face return with new single “smile”

    sorry face return with new single “smile”

    Ricky Adams

    The surf punks are back.

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  • Dec 15 News

    Primal Scream dropped from Trentham Live festival

    Primal Scream dropped from Trentham Live festival

    Dan Weiss

    Following accusations of antisemitism.

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  • Dec 15 News

    Elton John dubs Turnstile “f*cking amazing,” names them among his 2025 favorites

    Elton John dubs Turnstile “f*cking amazing,” names them among his 2025 favorites

    Dylan Tarre

    Elton offered to take the band out for dinner next time they’re in London, with the Turnstile vocalist promising to cover dessert.

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  • Dec 15 News

    The Weeknd retains creative control in music catalog deal with Lyric Capital Group

    The Weeknd retains creative control in music catalog deal with Lyric Capital Group

    Dylan Tarre

    Reports suggest the associated assets could be valued at around $1 billion

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  • Dec 15 News

    Mariah Carey’s Christmas hit returns to #1, sets new Billboard record

    Mariah Carey’s Christmas hit returns to #1, sets new Billboard record

    Dylan Tarre

    20 weeks at #1 puts it ahead of Lil Nas X's “Old Town Road” and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which previously held a share of the crown at 19 weeks.

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