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• Protest Songs About the Minneapolis ICE Shooting Are Already Online
  Artists from Jesse Welles to Nashville songwriter Zach Schmidt are singing about the senseless killing of Renee Good
• The Latin Artists We’re Rooting for in 2026
  From glowing indie-pop stars to raucous punk rockers, here's who will make it big this year
• Neil Young Scorches Donald Trump In New Editorial: ‘It’s ICE Cold Here in America’
  “Donald Trump is destroying America bit by bit with his staff of wannabes, people with no experience or talent, [and] closet alcoholic wife beaters,” Young writes
• Kurt Cobain’s ‘Teen Spirit’ Guitar, Ringo Starr’s ‘Ed Sullivan’ Drums Head to Auction
  The Jim Irsay Collection, which includes historically significant instruments from David Gilmour, Jerry Garcia, and John Lennon, will feature at Christie’s this spring
• Boosie Badazz Sentenced to Time Served, 3 Years Supervised Release in Gun Case
  "The outcome allows Mr. Hatch to move ahead with his life," his defense lawyer says
• Zach Bryan Swings Bigger Than Ever on ‘With Heaven on Top’
  The superstar's latest is a 25-track behemoth in which he wrestles with everything from ICE to his messy recent past — while making the musical splurge sound considered and accomplished
• Megan Moroney’s ‘Cloud 9’ Features Kacey Musgraves, Ed Sheeran Cameos
  The country singer unveiled the 15-song track list for her highly anticipated third album
• Zach Bryan, Bruno Mars, Robyn, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
  Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
• David Bowie’s Final Live Performances: From the Heart Attack Show to Radio City
  After his 2004 onstage heart attack, the enigmatic rock icon made a series of small-scale public appearances before vanishing forever from the concert stage
• That Horny, Era-Appropriate Soundtrack Was Pivotal to ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Says Creator
  The show’s soundtrack — a mix of early- to mid-aughts nostalgia — has found a foothold in the zeitgeist

The New York Times©

• Tom Verlaine Was a Mystery. His Archives Reveal More of His Story.
  The Television frontman died in 2023, leaving behind boxes of music and notebooks that are now headed to the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
• For 2hollis, Music Is a Family Business. So We Interviewed Him and His Dad.
  The 22-year-old pop phenom’s father is John Herndon of the post-rock band Tortoise. They chatted about songwriting, nepotism and what they’ve taught each other.
• In the Path of a Raging Wildfire, a Luthier’s Precious Wood
  Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate.
• A Fairy Tale Opera Trades the Moral for the Mysterious
  Matthias Pintscher’s first opera in 20 years invites audiences to find their own meaning in a macabre 19th-century tale.
• X Sues Music Publishers, Alleging ‘Collusion’ Over Licensing Deals
  The social media platform says it was pressured into licensing agreements for songs “at inflated rates.” In 2023, publishers sued the company for copyright violations.
• 5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
  Recent works by Gabriela Ortiz, choral music by David Lang and unreleased recordings by Radu Lupu are among our selections.
• Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96
  He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.
• ‘Hands in the Air, Butts on the Ground’: Kes Heads to Jazz at Lincoln Center
  The band from Trinidad and Tobago will headline the Unity Jazz Festival this week, bringing “a sense of joy” and its genre-blending sound.
• 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Dexter Gordon
  The tall, debonair saxophonist known as the “Sophisticated Giant” had a seemingly effortless power in his playing. Hear 10 examples chosen by our experts.
• Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts
  “Performing there has become charged and political,” the 18-time Grammy winner said.
• Readers Pick the Songs That Defined Their 2025
  Stories behind tracks by Fontaines D.C., Beyoncé, Nina Simone and more.
• Paris Opera Names Semyon Bychkov as Its Next Musical Director
  Semyon Bychkov will be the musical director for a period when the opera’s performance spaces are under renovation. It’s a chance to add symphonic seasons, like at La Scala.
• Modern American Opera Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Her
  Beth Morrison has shepherded dozens of new works into existence over the past 20 years. And her footprint continues to grow.
• I’m New to Jazz. Where Do I Start?
  A Gen Z reader wants to get into the genre but wonders, “Who should I listen to?”
• Marina Viotti: The Opera Star With Heavy-Metal Chops
  The busy mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti has made a career out of versatility: “I think generally people should not do only one thing in their lives.”
• $650,000 in Pop Star Memorabilia? These Superfans Know Few Limits.
  For megafans of megastars like Madonna and Mariah Carey, obsessive collecting is an emotional, not a financial, investment. The tradition dates to ancient Rome.
• Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala
  The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.
• Violinist on Will Smith’s Tour Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
  A lawyer for the musician, Brian King Joseph, says in the court papers that Mr. Joseph was fired after reporting sexual harassment.
• Review: The Met Opera Unveils ‘I Puritani’ on New Year’s Eve
  Charles Edwards’s deceptively traditional, exceptionally sung production of Bellini’s “I Puritani” makes space for its stars.
• Richard Smallwood, 77, Choral Leader and Composer of Gospel Hits, Dies
  He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston.

BBC Latest Releases©

• The Invisible - Rispah
  A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.
• Ladyhawke - Anxiety
  Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
• Bobby Womack - The Poet
  Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
• TrioVD - Maze
  One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
• Jack Savoretti - Before the Storm
  Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.
• Flats - Better Living
  Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.
• George Frideric Handel - Alceste (soprano: Lucy Crowe; tenor: Benjamin Hulett; bass-baritone: Andrew Foster-Williams; Early Opera Company; conductor: Christian Curnyn)
  The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.
• Gallon Drunk - The Road Gets Darker From Here
  Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.
• Karin Krog and Bengt Hallberg - Cabin in the Sky
  Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.
• Hollie Cook - Prince Fatty Presents Hollie Cook in Dub
  Modern-day dub with authentic depth.
• The Band Perry - The Band Perry
  Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.
• Dexys - One Day I’m Going to Soar
  Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.
• Public Image Ltd - This is PiL
  Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.
• The Pond - The Pond
  An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.
• Architects - Daybreaker
  A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.
• Regina Spektor - What We Saw From the Cheap Seats
  The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.
• 2:54 - 2:54
  A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.
• The Bamboos - Medicine Man
  The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.
• Rumer - Boys Don’t Cry
  Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.
• Sugar - Copper Blue
  NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.

Billboard©

• Which New Music Release of the Week Is Your Favorite? Vote!
  Bruno Mars, Zach Bryan, The Kid LAROI and more stars dropped fresh projects.
• In Canada: The ‘Swift Lift’ — How Much Did Toronto Spend (and Earn) on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour?
  In other Canadian music news this week, the Quebec Superior Court approved a class action lawsuit against Ticketmaster over service fees.
• Here Are 14 Songs Taylor Swift Wrote for Other Artists
  Some of the tunes feature the pop superstar, others ended up as vault tracks when she released her Taylor’s Versions.
• Claire Rosinkranz On “Chronic” Video, Making ‘My Lover’ with Synesthesia | Music You Should Know| Music You Should Know
  Claire Rosinkranz talks about what colors and symbols helped inspire her for her songs “Chronic,” “My Lover” and”Crazy B*tch,” what it’s like to tour with Maroon 5 and more. Claire RosinkranzIt is about being a crazy b-tch. “This love has taken its toll.” It’s really weird, and it doesn’t really make sense. I guess it’s […]
• And The Reason Is You: Hear Steve Aoki’s Remix of The Hoobastank Classic
  What other reason do you need?
• Fronti and Ozuna Bring Unfiltered Heat on ‘Un Kiss (Remix)’ — and an Orange Lamborghini
  This Latin Remix of the Week delivers an explosive dose of uncensored trap.
• Clarent’s Ambitious EP ‘No Vuelve a Suceder’ & More Best New Music Latin
  Plus, check out Billboard's New Music Latin weekly playlist below!
• Megan Moroney Reveals Some Famous Names Are Joining Her on New Album ‘Cloud 9’
  The set, the country star's third, comes out in February.
• Kim Kardashian Has High Praise for a Ye Design: ‘There’s Nothing Like’ This Fashion Item
  "I don’t know if they ever made these or just made them for me," the reality mogul said.
• Elon Musk’s X Sues Music Publishers for Collusion: ‘Coercive Campaign’
  The social media site says the publishers violated federal antitrust laws by teaming up to pressure X into paying for a music license it didn't need.

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