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• 'Amor a Primera Vista' Hits Top 10 on Regional Mexican Songs Airplay Chart
  “Amor a Primera Vista” by Los Angeles Azules, Belinda and Lalo Ebratt, featuring Horacio Palencia, speeds up the Regional...
• Joe Jonas Has 'James Bond'-Themed Party for 30th Birthday: See the Pics
  Joe Jonas is entering his thirties in style -- shaken, but not stirred. On Friday night (Aug. 16), the Jonas Brother celebrated his big 3-0 with a...
• Jack Antonoff Says Taylor Swift 'Wrote Every Stitch' of New Song 'Lover' Before He Joined Her in the Studio
  Soon after Taylor Swift released her emotional new ballad "Lover," the title track off of her upcoming album, co-producer Jack...
• Madonna Celebrates Birthday With Her Kids During 'Madame X' Tour Rehearsals: Watch
  Yesterday (Aug. 16) Madonna turned 61, and to celebrate the occasion, the singer shared a behind-the-scenes look at the festivities from her...
• Juicy J Announces Three 6 Mafia Reunion Tour
  Three 6 Mafia fans, rejoice: on Friday, Juicy J took to social media to announce that the hip-hop group is reuniting after a long hiatus. "THREE...
• J Balvin, Ozuna, Cazzu & More Heat Up Day 1 at 2019 Baja Beach Fest in Mexico
  With powerhouses J Balvin and Ozuna headlining, and exciting supporting acts like Brytiago and up-and-coming female trap artist Cazzu, the opening...
• Argentine Pop Duo Miranda! on Why They Are 'Classic': Interview
  In the debate over what makes an artist or group a classic, the issue can be turned into something measurable, such as album or ticket sales, and...
• Barenaked Ladies Pay Tribute to Bob Seger at Detroit Area Concert: Watch
  Bob Seger got a little love in his home town on Friday night (Aug. 16) -- with a Canadian flavor. During the Detroit area stop of their Group Therapy...
• Watch Sakanaction's 'Wasurerarenaino' Video Get Lego Makeover by Japanese Teen
  A Japanese 7th grader has given Sakanaction's '80s-inspired music video for "Wasurerarenaino" a delightful Lego makeover. Earlier...
• Mexican Trio Reik Reflect on How They've Grown Over 15 Years: Interview
  In an era full of multi-genre collaborations and world crossovers, Mexican trio Reik has managed to make a mark without losing its essence. For a...
• Diplo Takes Photo Of Women Who Fail To Recognize Him Outside Club He Headlined
  Diplo headlined Atlantic City's Premier Nightclub on Friday night (Aug. 16), but not everyone in the area appeared to be familiar with him. The...
• Dave Grohl Hints At Possible Them Crooked Vultures Reunion
  This November will mark the 10th anniversary of Them Crooked Vultures' first and only album, and in a recent interview, Dave Grohl revealed that...
• As 'Kind of Blue' Turns 60, Drummer Jimmy Cobb Shares Miles Davis Memories
  When Billboard called up Jimmy Cobb, who at 90 has been the last surviving member of the sessions that created the 1959 jazz masterpiece Kind of Blue...
• Slipknot Lands Second U.K. No. 1 Album With 'We Are Not Your Kind'
  Slipknot score their second U.K. No. 1 album -- 18 years after the first -- as We Are Not Your Kind (Roadrunner) enters at the top. The Official...
• 13 Things to Know About the Charts This Week: Drake Debuts Atop Billboard 200, Breaks Record on Hot 100
  Drake is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Care Package and logs his 200th appearance on the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, Ariana...
• Drake White Taken To Hospital After Nearly Collapsing Onstage
  Drake White was hospitalized on Friday night (Aug. 16) after almost collapsing onstage during a performance in Roanoke, Virginia. White reportedly...
• Kiefer Sutherland Cancels European Tour Dates After Injuring Ribs
  Kiefer Sutherland has been forced to cancel a handful of European tour dates after slipping on the steps of a bus and injuring his ribs. The 24 actor...
• Shawn Mendes Partners With Verizon For 'This Is Shawn' Interactive Fan Experience
  Members of the Mendes Army who happen to be in the New York City area next weekend, you're in luck: Shawn Mendes is partnering with Verizon for...
• Jack Antonoff Group Red Hearse Releases Full-Length Debut: Listen
  Red Hearse, Jack Antonoff's new synth-pop band with Sam Dew and Sounwave, released its full-length debut today (Aug. 16). Antonoff marked the...
• Peter Fonda, 'Easy Rider' Architect And Counter-Cultural Icon, Dies At 79
  Peter Fonda, who broke out from under the legendary Fonda family name with Easy Rider, has died. He was 79.  Fonda, the son of acting legend...
• BTS to Release 'Bring The Soul' Docu-Series Through Weverse App
  A new docu-series about BTS will be premiering later this month, a follow-up to this month’s theatrical release Bring the Soul. Premiering...
• Snoop Dogg Talks New Album 'I Wanna Thank Me': 'There's a Message Behind This Project'
    Whether riffing about his beloved Lakers (“We can come back; we’ve got a nice bench with depth”) or “my auntie”/...
• Slayer Pulled As Sponsor Of NASCAR Car
  Looks like the "Slayer Chevrolet" will have to stay parked for now. Last week, the iconic thrash metal band announced they were partnering...
• Rapper NBA YoungBoy Freed From Louisiana Jail
  Rapper NBA YoungBoy has been released from a Louisiana jail where he was sent after being accused of violating his probation. News outlets report...
• Valee & Calboy Mind Their Business in a Burning Building in New 'Uninvited' Video: Watch
  It’s a scorching Chicago affair in the new “Uninvited” music video, which Valee and Calboy shared today (Aug 16). The psychedelic...

Rolling Stone©

• Justice Department Sides With Led Zeppelin in ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Legal Battle
  Trump administration finds judge ruled correctly in terms of application of pre-1972 copyright law
• Slayer Removed as NASCAR Racecar Sponsor ‘Due to Reactionary Concerns’
  "After nearly 40 years, Slayer apparently remains as terrifying to some as ever," heavy metal legends say after car's owner pulls sponsorship
• Hear Untold Stories From the Original Woodstock
  Rolling Stone Music Now podcast looks back at the original Woodstock with Country Joe McDonald and Santana's Michael Carabello
• Third Eye Blind Announce Fall Tour in Support of First Album in Four Years
  "It blows my mind," says frontman Stephan Jenkins of band's continued popularity
• Song You Need to Know: Joanna Sternberg, ‘This Is Not Who I Want to Be’
  Gorgeous bedroom lofi from the singer-songwriter's impressive debut album.
• Sara Evans Details ‘Barker Family Band’ Live Album
  Document of "Born to Fly" singer's 2019 tour with two of her children includes covers of Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder
• NF’s ‘The Search’ is a One-Note Depression Symphony
  This suffocatingly sad Christian beat out Chance the Rapper for the number spot on the charts, thus occasioning our negative review of his bad album.
• Flashback: Led Zeppelin Return to the Stage Ahead of Their Final LP
  Band played England's Knebworth Festival shortly before releasing their bizarre art-rock odyssey 'In Through the Out Door'
• Vic Mensa, Good Charlotte, Travis Barker Join Forces on ‘It’s a Bad Dream’
  New punk project 93PUNX releases their debut collection on August 23rd
• ‘The Worst-Best Day of My Life’: How a Song Went Viral, Then Suddenly Disappeared
  "Omae Wa Mou," an instrumental built around an obscure sample of Japanese bossa nova, was pulled from Spotify as soon as it hit Number One on the platform's viral chart. The teen who made it doesn't know what to do next.

The New York Times©

• The Playlist: Unreleased John Coltrane, and 9 More New Songs
  Hear tracks by Normani, Rosalía and Ozuna, Vivian Girls and others.
• Raphael Saadiq Finally Put His Past on the Record
  On his first album in eight years, named after his brother “Jimmy Lee,” the singer and producer brings his family’s tragedies into his music.
• Nearly 100, the Salzburg Festival Doesn’t Wait to Celebrate
  Six excellent new opera productions this year will be hard to top in next summer’s centennial festival.
• A Tribute to David Berman, Who Never Hid His Truth
  Conversations about his songwriting, his struggles and his striking sweetness outside of music.
• Katreese Barnes, a Musical Force Behind the Scenes, Dies at 56
  She worked with Roberta Flack and other stars. But she probably made her biggest splash by helping write a risqué song for “Saturday Night Live.”
• How Ahmed Gallab, Sudanese-American Musician, Spends His Sundays
  He watches documentary films on repeat in a ‘snuggle room.’ He is also into caffeine, cookies and red velvet cupcakes.
• 13 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend
  Our guide to pop and rock shows and the best of live jazz happening this weekend and in the week ahead.
• ‘Blinded by the Light’ Review: Testing the Limits of Springsteen
  A Pakistani teenager in 1980s England finds salvation in songs from New Jersey.
• In Central Park, a Concert for Immigrant Rights. And Selena.
  Kali Uchis, Helado Negro and Cuco are coming to SummerStage for a performance series with a message.
• At ‘Black Woodstock,’ an All-Star Lineup Delivered Joy and Renewal to 300,000
  Before Afropunk, Nina Simone, Sly Stone, Mahalia Jackson and more graced a Harlem stage in 1969.
• Questions About Kaepernick Hover Over Jay-Z’s Deal With the N.F.L.
  The league cannot seem to escape the issue of the quarterback’s absence, which became a significant topic at a news conference held by Commissioner Roger Goodell and Jay-Z.
• Paco Navarro, 82, Seductive Voice of Disco on New York Radio, Dies
  He became one of the city’s highest-rated disc jockeys when he moved from Spanish-language radio to WKTU in 1978, when the station adopted a disco format.
• Sleater-Kinney Grasps at a New Sound on ‘The Center Won’t Hold’
  The punk band teams with the pop shape-shifter St. Vincent on an album that loses a lot of the group’s unique aesthetic.
• ASAP Rocky Guilty of Assault in Sweden but Won’t Face Prison Time
  The ruling — a victory of sorts for the rapper — comes in a case that has gripped the music world, as well as President Trump.
• A Bus Journey to a Time Before Abba
  Swedish pop was dominated by roving bands in garish costumes until Abba changed everything. Benny Andersson now leads one of those groups.
• N.F.L. and Jay-Z Team Up on Music and Social Justice Campaign
  The partnership brings together two of the country’s biggest brands, as well as the league and a vocal critic.
• Visionary Musicians Seek Truths for the Future in a Spiritual Past
  Moor Mother, Ben LaMar Gay, Angel Bat Dawid and other jazz-adjacent storytellers are embracing tradition and questions about the nature of performance.
• Plácido Domingo, Opera Star, to Be Investigated for Sexual Harassment
  The Los Angeles Opera, which Mr. Domingo helped found, will launch an inquiry into allegations reported by The Associated Press.
• ‘Yellow Submarine’ & Me
  The whimsical animated musical about the Beatles delights me in new ways thanks to daily viewings with my 4-year-old.
• Henri Belolo, a Founder of the Village People, Dies at 82
  Mr. Belolo and his business partner, Jacques Morali, assembled a colorful group of singers dressed as macho archetypes and created a disco phenomenon.
• When Lil Nas X Took Off, So Did Street Signs on a Real Old Town Road
  The signs for Old Town Rd. in Wellesley, Mass., keep getting stolen. The town is waiting for the song’s popularity to die down before replacing them.
• Even Old Drake Songs Can Dominate the Charts
  The rapper’s surprise collection of non-album rarities, “Care Package,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
• Denmark Has a National Songbook. Should It Mention Ramadan?
  Communal morning singing is a cherished tradition, anchored by the country’s best-selling book. And it’s become an unlikely focus for debates about immigration and national identity.

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.

Metacritic©

• No Man's Land by Frank Turner
  The eighth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features an all-female band for songs about 13 women from history (including his mother) and was produced by Catherine Marks.Label: UniversalRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• I, I by Bon Iver
  The fourth full-length release for the indie folk band led by Justin Vernon features contributions from such artists as James, Blake, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, BJ Burton, S. Carey, Aaron & Bryce Dessner, Phil Cook, Moses Sumney and Bruce Hornsby, and Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner.Label: JagjaguwarRelease Date: Aug 09, 2019
• The Center Won't Hold by Sleater-Kinney
  The ninth full-length studio release for the rock trio was produced by St. Vincent and is the final one with drummer Janet Weiss, who announced her departure from the band in July 2019.Label: Mom + Pop MusicRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• When I Have Fears by The Murder Capital
  The debut full-length release for the Irish post-punk band was produced by Flood.Label: Human Season RecordsRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• Forevher by Shura
  The second full-length release for the British pop artist was inspired by her own long-distance relationship.Label: Secretly CanadianRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• This Is Not a Safe Place by Ride
  The sixth full-length studio release for the British shoegaze band was produced by Erol Alkan and mixed by Alan Moulder with Caesar Edmunds.Label: WichitaRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• Thrashing thru the Passion by The Hold Steady
  The first full-length studio release for the Brooklyn-based rock band in five years was produced by Josh Kaufman. Label: Frenchkiss RecordsRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• Basking in the Glow by Oso Oso
  The third full-length release for the Long Island pop-punk duo of Jade Lilitri and Aaron Masih was produced and mixed by Mike Sapone.Label: Triple Crown RecordsRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• Inflorescent by Friendly Fires
  The third full-length release for the British dance-rock trio is its first in eight years.Label: PolydorRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• Gypsy by Eilen Jewell
  The eighth full-length release for the Idaho-based singer-songwriter was produced with her husband Jason Beek (who also played drums on the album). Label: SignatureRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• Atonement by Killswitch Engage
  The eighth full-length release for the Massachusetts metalcore band features guest appearances from former vocalist Howard Jones and Testament's Chuck Billy.Label: Metal BladeRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• - Ugh, those feels again by Snoh Aalegra
  The second full-length release for the Swedish Iranian R&B artist was executive produced by No I.D.Label: ARTiumRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019
• The Search by NF
  The fourth full-length release for the rapper was produced by Tommee Profitt and features a guest appearance from Sasha Sloan.Label: Virgin EMIRelease Date: Jul 26, 2019
• Dolphine by Mega Bog
  The fifth full-length release for the singer-songwriter Erin Birgy features contributions from members of such band as Big Thief, Hand Habits and Iji.Label: Paradise of BachelorsRelease Date: Jun 28, 2019
• Stonechild by Jesca Hoop
  The fifth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by John Parish and features guest appearances from Justis, Lucius and Kate Stables.Label: Memphis IndustriesRelease Date: Jul 05, 2019
• Heaven Is Humming by Goon
  The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based rock band led by Kenny Becker was written when he suffered hearing loss due to a serious sinus issue that ultimately required surgery. Label: PartisanRelease Date: Jul 19, 2019
• King's Mouth: Music and Songs by The Flaming Lips
  The band's 15th studio LP is a story-driven concept album with narration from The Clash's Mick Jones. The album was originally released (on vinyl only) as a Record Store Day exclusive on April 13, 2019, but was later re-released in multiple formats on July 19, 2019.Label: Warner Bros.Release Date: Jul 19, 2019
• Don't You Think You've Had Enough? by Bleached
  The third full-length release for the sister duo of sisters Jennifer and Jessie Clavin was produced by Shane Stoneback.Label: Dead OceansRelease Date: Jul 12, 2019
• Bird Songs of a Killjoy by Bedouine
  The second full-length release for the Los Angeles-based folk singer-songwriter was produced by Gus Seyffert.Label: SpacebombRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Animated Violence Mild by Blanck Mass
  This is the fourth full-length studio release for the electronic solo project of Fuck Buttons' Benjamin John Power.Label: Sacred BonesRelease Date: Aug 16, 2019