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- Justin Bieber Aiming For U.K. Top 10 Berth With ‘Holy’ Featuring Chance The RapperJustin Bieber is on track for his 21st U.K. Top 10 single with “Holy.”
- Following TikTok Deal, Judge Agrees to Delay U.S. Restrictions on WeChatMagistrate Judge Laurel Beeler in California said the government’s actions would affect users’ First Amendment rights.
- Trump Backs Proposed Deal to Keep TikTok Operating In U.S.The popular video-sharing app TikTok will partner with Oracle and Walmart and form a U.S. company.
- Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Make Australian Chart History With ‘WAP’“WAP” grabs a piece of chart history as it snags a fifth week at No. 1 in Australia.
- ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Zendaya & Other Record-Setters at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards“We’re witnessing a ‘Schittskrieg,’” Emmy host Jimmy Kimmel quipped when Schitt’s Creek swept the comedy categories at the 72nd annual Emmy Awards on Sunday (Sept. 20). Schitt’s Creek won nine awards, setting a new record for the most Emmys ever won by a comedy series in a single season.
- Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’ Enters Week Three Atop U.K. Singles ChartDoves fly high with their third leader as "The Universal Want" (Virgin) bows at the summit of the national albums chart.
- H.E.R. Covers ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ for 2020 Emmys In MemoriamH.E.R. performed 'Nothing Compares 2 u' at the 2020 Emmys.
- Bad Bunny Stopped New York Traffic During First-Ever Virtual ConcertBad Bunny literally stopped traffic during his first-ever virtual concert, held live from New York City. Check out the highlights.
- Here Are All the Winners From the 2020 Emmy AwardsA full list of winners from the 2020 Emmys.
- Christina Aguilera on Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘Let Us Honor Her By Being the Fighters That She Fought for Us to Be’Christina Aguilera has honored late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a message to her fans.
Justin Bieber is on track for his 21st U.K. Top 10 single with “Holy.”
Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler in California said the government’s actions would affect users’ First Amendment rights.
The popular video-sharing app TikTok will partner with Oracle and Walmart and form a U.S. company.
“WAP” grabs a piece of chart history as it snags a fifth week at No. 1 in Australia.
“We’re witnessing a ‘Schittskrieg,’” Emmy host Jimmy Kimmel quipped when Schitt’s Creek swept the comedy categories at the 72nd annual Emmy Awards on Sunday (Sept. 20). Schitt’s Creek won nine awards, setting a new record for the most Emmys ever won by a comedy series in a single season.
Doves fly high with their third leader as "The Universal Want" (Virgin) bows at the summit of the national albums chart.
H.E.R. performed 'Nothing Compares 2 u' at the 2020 Emmys.
Bad Bunny literally stopped traffic during his first-ever virtual concert, held live from New York City. Check out the highlights.
A full list of winners from the 2020 Emmys.
Christina Aguilera has honored late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a message to her fans.
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- See Lady Gaga Talk ‘Chromatica,’ New Book on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’"I don't hate Lady Gaga anymore. I found a way to love myself again, even when I thought that was never gonna happen," singer says
- Neil Young Announces Track List for ‘Archives Volume 2: 1972-1976’ 10-Disc Box SetLong-awaited set, which contains 12 previously unreleased songs, will arrive on November 20th
- Hear Bob Dylan Welcome Fans to First ‘Theme Time Radio Hour’ Show in 11 Years"Does anybody still have a radio? Some folks might even be listening on a smart toaster," singer jokes in return to SiriusXM
- Ghosts, Guitars, and the E Street ShuffleHow Bruce Springsteen confronted death, saw Clarence in his dreams, and knocked out a raw and rocking new album with the world’s greatest bar band
- Dolly Parton on Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘Her Message Rang Loud and Clear’Country icon remembers Supreme Court Justice, who died Friday at 87
- See Replacements’ Official New Video for ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’New clip - which reuses footage from "The Ledge" and "Alex Chilton" promos - features remastered audio from upcoming Pleased to Meet Me reissue
- Lee Kerslake, Ozzy Osbourne and Uriah Heep Drummer, Dead at 73Drummer played on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman
- Stevie Nicks Pays Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘She Was a Political Rock Star’"She was my hero. She fought for me, and all women," singer writes of Supreme Court judge and feminist icon
- RS Latin Picks: Week of September 14thHear fresh new sounds from Iberoamerica, featuring Mon Laferte, Alejandro Fernández, Anitta, Nathy Peluso, Chucky 73 and more
- Keith Urban, Nile Rodgers Mix Banjo With Beats on ‘Out the Cage’"My Truck" viral star Breland also guests on the track, off Urban's new album 'The Speed of Now Part 1"
"I don't hate Lady Gaga anymore. I found a way to love myself again, even when I thought that was never gonna happen," singer says
Long-awaited set, which contains 12 previously unreleased songs, will arrive on November 20th
"Does anybody still have a radio? Some folks might even be listening on a smart toaster," singer jokes in return to SiriusXM
How Bruce Springsteen confronted death, saw Clarence in his dreams, and knocked out a raw and rocking new album with the world’s greatest bar band
Country icon remembers Supreme Court Justice, who died Friday at 87
New clip - which reuses footage from "The Ledge" and "Alex Chilton" promos - features remastered audio from upcoming Pleased to Meet Me reissue
Drummer played on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman
"She was my hero. She fought for me, and all women," singer writes of Supreme Court judge and feminist icon
Hear fresh new sounds from Iberoamerica, featuring Mon Laferte, Alejandro Fernández, Anitta, Nathy Peluso, Chucky 73 and more
"My Truck" viral star Breland also guests on the track, off Urban's new album 'The Speed of Now Part 1"
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- Ruth Bader Ginsburg Loved Opera, and Opera Loved Her BackJustice Ginsburg was the art form’s “greatest advocate and our greatest spokesperson,” says a leading director.
- Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper’s Wholesome Team-Up, and 10 More New SongsHear tracks by Sam Smith, Salem, Steve Arrington and others.
- Róisín Murphy, Disco Queen, on Her New Album 'Róisín Machine'The Irish innovator has been putting her own spin on glittery music for two decades. In a year full of dance-pop releases, she’s returning to shake things up yet again.
- From a Historic Piano Duel to a Finger-Blurring New AlbumMarc-André Hamelin’s recording features fantasias on Italian opera by Franz Liszt and Sigismond Thalberg, who faced off onstage in 1837.
- Alicia Keys Has Passion, Advice and Aplomb on ‘Alicia’The singer and songwriter’s seventh album grapples with other people’s expectations and offers words of uplift.
- Is TikTok a Music Industry Friend or Troll?“Old Town Road” showed the app’s potential as a hit generator. But its relationship to the business is far more complex.
- William Pursell, Musician of the Nashville Sound, Dies at 94The two-time Grammy nominee was a studio pianist for country stars. His performance of “Our Winter Love” in 1963 hit the Billboard singles and album charts. He died of the coronavirus.
- Stanley Crouch, Critic Who Saw American Democracy in Jazz, Dies at 74A prolific author, essayist, columnist and social critic, he challenged conventional thinking on race and helped found Jazz at Lincoln Center.
- 52-Year-Old Thelonious Monk Concert at Palo Alto High School to Be ReleasedAn ambitious student named Danny Scher booked the jazz great at Palo Alto High School in Northern California. A recording of the event gathered dust for five decades.
- Bruce Williamson Jr., a Latter-Day Temptation, Dies at 49A gospel music prodigy as a child, Mr. Williamson went on to sing with the Motown group for nearly a decade. He died of the coronavirus.
- Angel Deradoorian Channels Cosmic Energy (and Ozzy Osbourne)The musician quit Dirty Projectors and searched for her own voice and a new musical family. She found them among the collaborators on her latest album of neo-psychedelic rock and in a metal cover band.
- How Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Has Perfected Zoom LightingThe supermodel turned musician, and the former first lady of France, says that lighting is more important than makeup.
- Over Headphones and in a Truck, the Philharmonic Stays AliveWith indoor performances still far-off, the orchestra has organized a “Soundwalk” in Central Park and outdoor pop-up concerts.
- Listeners Found Beverly Glenn-Copeland. It Was Time.In the 1970s and ’80s, his music went largely unheralded, but an audience finally caught up. A new career-spanning mixtape, “Transmissions,” traces the evolution of a life fully in bloom.
- Big Sean Ends Taylor Swift’s Reign on Album ChartThe rapper opened at No. 1 with his latest album, “Detroit 2.”
- How Dev Hynes Went From Being in ‘We Are Who We Are’ to Scoring ItThe musician and composer, widely known as Blood Orange, talked about helping create the mood of Luca Guadagnino’s new HBO series and about blending synthesizers with Schubert.
- A Violinist Lost His Seat and His Job. He Blames China.In a lawsuit filed in New Jersey, a former member of the well-known Shanghai Quartet said he had been dumped after a remark he made on social media was misinterpreted as an ethnic slur.
- 50 Years Ago, They Did Something Rare in Gospel: Tied Music to ProtestThe Voices of East Harlem went from community stages to the Isle of Wight Festival, blending the soul-cleansing power of Christian songs with R&B, funk and rock on “Right On Be Free.”
- Simeon Coxe, Whose Silver Apples Presaged Synth-Pop, Dies at 82In the late 1960s, playing a homemade electronic instrument, he created “the mating call between a jackhammer and a Veg-O-Matic.”
- Toots Hibbert, a Father of Reggae, Is DeadThe first to use the word reggae on a record, he sang in a soulful tone and wrote songs with subtle social commentary, helping bring the sounds of Jamaica to the world.
Justice Ginsburg was the art form’s “greatest advocate and our greatest spokesperson,” says a leading director.
Hear tracks by Sam Smith, Salem, Steve Arrington and others.
The Irish innovator has been putting her own spin on glittery music for two decades. In a year full of dance-pop releases, she’s returning to shake things up yet again.
Marc-André Hamelin’s recording features fantasias on Italian opera by Franz Liszt and Sigismond Thalberg, who faced off onstage in 1837.
The singer and songwriter’s seventh album grapples with other people’s expectations and offers words of uplift.
“Old Town Road” showed the app’s potential as a hit generator. But its relationship to the business is far more complex.
The two-time Grammy nominee was a studio pianist for country stars. His performance of “Our Winter Love” in 1963 hit the Billboard singles and album charts. He died of the coronavirus.
A prolific author, essayist, columnist and social critic, he challenged conventional thinking on race and helped found Jazz at Lincoln Center.
An ambitious student named Danny Scher booked the jazz great at Palo Alto High School in Northern California. A recording of the event gathered dust for five decades.
A gospel music prodigy as a child, Mr. Williamson went on to sing with the Motown group for nearly a decade. He died of the coronavirus.
The musician quit Dirty Projectors and searched for her own voice and a new musical family. She found them among the collaborators on her latest album of neo-psychedelic rock and in a metal cover band.
The supermodel turned musician, and the former first lady of France, says that lighting is more important than makeup.
With indoor performances still far-off, the orchestra has organized a “Soundwalk” in Central Park and outdoor pop-up concerts.
In the 1970s and ’80s, his music went largely unheralded, but an audience finally caught up. A new career-spanning mixtape, “Transmissions,” traces the evolution of a life fully in bloom.
The rapper opened at No. 1 with his latest album, “Detroit 2.”
The musician and composer, widely known as Blood Orange, talked about helping create the mood of Luca Guadagnino’s new HBO series and about blending synthesizers with Schubert.
In a lawsuit filed in New Jersey, a former member of the well-known Shanghai Quartet said he had been dumped after a remark he made on social media was misinterpreted as an ethnic slur.
The Voices of East Harlem went from community stages to the Isle of Wight Festival, blending the soul-cleansing power of Christian songs with R&B, funk and rock on “Right On Be Free.”
In the late 1960s, playing a homemade electronic instrument, he created “the mating call between a jackhammer and a Veg-O-Matic.”
The first to use the word reggae on a record, he sang in a soulful tone and wrote songs with subtle social commentary, helping bring the sounds of Jamaica to the world.
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.
A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.
Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.
Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.
The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.
Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.
Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.
Modern-day dub with authentic depth.
Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.
Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.
Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.
An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.
A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.
The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.
A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.
The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.
Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.
NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.
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The 14th full-length studio release for the British electronic artist was recorded in Berlin.Label: !K7Release Date: Sep 04, 2020
- Apple by A.G. Cook
The second full-length release in 2020 for the British electronic producer features contributions from Hannah Diamond and Caroline Polachek.Label: PC MusicRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
- How Ill Thy World Is Ordered by Daniel Romano
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- Paid Salvation by A. Swayze and the Ghosts
The debut full-length release for the Tasmanian punk band was produced by Dean Tuza and mixed by Jonathan Schenke.Label: Ivy LeagueRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
- Cantus Descant by Sarah Davachi
The latest full-length release for the Canadian composer features recordings of a variety of church organs in Amsterdam, Chicago, Vancouver, Copenhagen and Los Angeles.Label: LATERelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
- King's Disease by Nas
the 13th full-length solo release for the rapper features guest appearances from Anderson Paak, ASAP Ferg, AZ, Big Sean, Brucie B, Cormega, Dr. Dre, The Firm, Fivio Foreign, Foxy Brown, Hit-Boy, Lil Durk, Don Toliver, and Charlie Wilson.Label: Mass AppealRelease Date: Aug 21, 2020
- Tea for the Tillerman 2 by Yusuf
The latest release for the singer-songwriter credited under the names Yusuf/Cat Stevens features re-recordings of the songs from his 1970 album Tea For The Tillerman with new interpretations and arrangements.Label: A&MRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
- Evening of New York Songs and Stories [Live] by Suzanne Vega
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded live at New York's Cafe Carlyle.Label: Cooking VinylRelease Date: Sep 11, 2020
- Protean Threat by Osees
John Dwyer and company return with yet another name change for its 23rd album.Label: Castle FaceRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
- Breach by Fenne Lily
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in Chicago with producer Brian Deck and Steve Albini.Label: Dead OceansRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
- What Is There by Delta Spirit
The first full-length release in six years for the rock band was recorded in Texas and was self-produced.Label: New WestRelease Date: Sep 11, 2020
- Host by Cults
The fifth full-length release for the New York duo was produced by Shane Stoneback.Label: SinderlynRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
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The debut full-length release for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Justine Bowe of Photocomfort and Gabe Goodman.Label: Father/Daughter RecordsRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
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The fourth full-length studio release for the indie rock project of Evan Thomas Weiss was recorded at a number of studios in Chicago and was mixed by Jason Cupp.Label: Triple Crown RecordsRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
- Alicia by Alicia Keys
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, Diamond Platnumz, Khalid, Miguel, Sampha, Jill Scott, and Tierra Whack.Label: RCARelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
- Gold Record by Bill Callahan
The seventh full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was recorded with Matt Kinsey and Jamie Zurverza.Label: Drag CityRelease Date: Sep 04, 2020
- The Third Gleam by The Avett Brothers
The latest full-length release for the folk rock trio is the third installment of their ongoing Gleam series.Label: Loma VistaRelease Date: Aug 28, 2020
- Imploding the Mirage by The Killers
The sixth full-length studio release for the rock band features guest appearances from k.d. lang and Weyes Blood.Label: IslandRelease Date: Aug 21, 2020
- Find the Sun by Deradoorian
The second full-length solo release for the former Dirty Projectors member was recorded at Stinson Beach, California with Samer Ghadry and Dave Harrington.Label: Anti-Release Date: Sep 18, 2020
- Orca by Gus Dapperton
The second full-length release for the New York indie singer-songwriter was mixed by Spike Spent.Label: AWALRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The 14th full-length studio release for the British electronic artist was recorded in Berlin.Label: !K7Release Date: Sep 04, 2020
The second full-length release in 2020 for the British electronic producer features contributions from Hannah Diamond and Caroline Polachek.Label: PC MusicRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Canadian rock artist with The Outfit was mixed by Kenneth Roy Meehan.Label: You've Changed RecordsRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Tasmanian punk band was produced by Dean Tuza and mixed by Jonathan Schenke.Label: Ivy LeagueRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Canadian composer features recordings of a variety of church organs in Amsterdam, Chicago, Vancouver, Copenhagen and Los Angeles.Label: LATERelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
the 13th full-length solo release for the rapper features guest appearances from Anderson Paak, ASAP Ferg, AZ, Big Sean, Brucie B, Cormega, Dr. Dre, The Firm, Fivio Foreign, Foxy Brown, Hit-Boy, Lil Durk, Don Toliver, and Charlie Wilson.Label: Mass AppealRelease Date: Aug 21, 2020
The latest release for the singer-songwriter credited under the names Yusuf/Cat Stevens features re-recordings of the songs from his 1970 album Tea For The Tillerman with new interpretations and arrangements.Label: A&MRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded live at New York's Cafe Carlyle.Label: Cooking VinylRelease Date: Sep 11, 2020
John Dwyer and company return with yet another name change for its 23rd album.Label: Castle FaceRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in Chicago with producer Brian Deck and Steve Albini.Label: Dead OceansRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The first full-length release in six years for the rock band was recorded in Texas and was self-produced.Label: New WestRelease Date: Sep 11, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the New York duo was produced by Shane Stoneback.Label: SinderlynRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Justine Bowe of Photocomfort and Gabe Goodman.Label: Father/Daughter RecordsRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the indie rock project of Evan Thomas Weiss was recorded at a number of studios in Chicago and was mixed by Jason Cupp.Label: Triple Crown RecordsRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, Diamond Platnumz, Khalid, Miguel, Sampha, Jill Scott, and Tierra Whack.Label: RCARelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
The seventh full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was recorded with Matt Kinsey and Jamie Zurverza.Label: Drag CityRelease Date: Sep 04, 2020
The latest full-length release for the folk rock trio is the third installment of their ongoing Gleam series.Label: Loma VistaRelease Date: Aug 28, 2020
The sixth full-length studio release for the rock band features guest appearances from k.d. lang and Weyes Blood.Label: IslandRelease Date: Aug 21, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the former Dirty Projectors member was recorded at Stinson Beach, California with Samer Ghadry and Dave Harrington.Label: Anti-Release Date: Sep 18, 2020
The second full-length release for the New York indie singer-songwriter was mixed by Spike Spent.Label: AWALRelease Date: Sep 18, 2020
