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The “iron grip” of TikTok could risk musicians losing out on royalties, according to a former tech minister. The Conservative MP Damian Collins, the former Minister For Tech and the Digital Economy, has said that potential changes to the app that are currently being trialed in Australia will be unhelpful for artists who have achieved

Live albums were already a part of the rock record business before 1972. There had been multiple live releases from the likes of the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and James Brown, along with classic titles by the Who, the Allman Brothers Band, Cream, the Grateful Dead, Humble Pie, Jefferson Airplane, Grand Funk Railroad, Elton John

Feuding members of Journey have reportedly hired off-duty police officers to guard their dressing rooms on tour. Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain have been on bad terms since suing their former bandmates Ross Valory and Steve Smith, who were still Journey members at the time. After the pair left the group, Schon and Cain turned

When Snowy White laid down a guitar solo for Pink Floyd‘s 1977 album Animals, he didn’t suspect it would go unheard by most fans. His contribution to “Pigs on the Wing” only appeared on the 8-track edition of the album and died with the format in the early ’80s — until the internet revived it. The 8-track tape

Maisie Peters has taken on Green Day’s iconic pop-punk anthem ‘Basket Case’ for Triple J’s Like A Version. Originally released in 1994 as the third single from Green Day’s game changing ‘Dookie’ record, Maisie Peters confidently added a dreamy pop twist to the angsty song. “I wanted to do something slightly unexpected and Green Day

David Lindley, journeyman multi-instrumentalist who played with Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and many more, has died at age 78. Lindley’s passing was confirmed to the Los Angeles Times, though an official cause of death was not given. Born on March 21, 1944, in San Marino, Calif., Lindley played a variety of stringed instruments as a child,

Eurovision 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra have shared their first English-language track, ‘Changes’ – scroll down the page to listen to it now. The Ukrainian band were victorious with their song ‘Stefania’ in last year’s Song Contest, which was held in Italy. “Pray to the gods of good and evil / Make them hear my demands,”

If you make your living as a rock star, it’s all but inevitable that you will write a song or two about the act of rocking. Or, if you’re AC/DC, a couple of dozen. When writing a song about rocking, the song itself must rock to the highest degree possible. Listen for yourself as we

In September 2021, Third Man toasted the opening of their new London store by releasing Gina Birch’s “Feminist Song” as a 7-inch single. The track marked the belated arrival of Birch as a solo recording artist, 40-plus years since she first started making music. It also set into motion a debut album, I Play My

The latest Grand Theft Auto Online (GTA Online) event has been revealed, offering players a chance to rake in double rewards on all of missions starring Dr. Dre. Announced yesterday (March 2), developer Rockstar Games has revealed that a number of missions and activities from The Contract, which was introduced with new music from Dr.

Saxophonist Wayne Shorter, who worked with both jazz and rock legends during his six-decade career, died Thursday morning at age 89. No cause of death was given. Shorter’s career included collaborations with the likes of Steely Dan, Carlos Santana, Joni Mitchell, Don Henley and Herbie Hancock, among others. Born in Newark, N.J., in 1933, Shorter graduated from New York University

Billie Eilish has reiterated her desire not to look at social media anymore. The singer-songwriter has spoken out several times about her online media presence in the past saying she previously avoided social media following comments about her body. Now, in a new clip from an upcoming interview on Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend podcast,

Living Colour never wanted to make the same record twice. Their first two, 1988’s Vivid and 1990’s Time’s Up, brought mainstream success. They appeared on Saturday Night Live, opened for the Rolling Stones and took home Grammys. That was about as far as the members of Living Colour wanted to journey toward widespread acceptance. “I have yet

Bose and NME have announced the full line-up for the C23 Live showcase at SXSW Festival. The event will take place at Inn Cahoots in Austin, Texas on March 16 to celebrate the release of C23 and feature artists from the mixtape. The full ‘Bose x NME: C23’ mixtape will be released the day prior

The third episode of Daisy Jones & the Six finally connects the parallel musical storylines that have been unfolding across the show’s first two episodes. Titled “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” (an obvious Elton John nod), the episode brings some main characters together. Still, that doesn’t mean the connection is seamless — far from it. Daisy

Legislation has advanced that could lead to US President Joe Biden implementing a nationwide ban on TikTok. The House Foreign Affairs Committee’s 24 Republicans voted a bill through which could give the President powers to ban the video-sharing app over claims that it is a Chinese espionage tool, or any other app deemed a security

Pink Floyd made history on March 1, 1973, amid a heartbeat, ticking clocks, a cash register, maniacal laughter and a declaration that “I’ve been mad for fucking years.” The Dark Side of the Moon was a generational achievement by any measure. Artistically Pink Floyd’s eighth album is a tour de force, a concise (about 43

Ed Sheeran has surprised fans by announcing details of a UK and European arena tour that kicks off later this month. Check out full dates and ticket details below. The news comes after the singer-songwriter today (March 1) announced details of new album ‘-‘ (‘Subtract’), his fifth LP to date and the final in his

Ozzy Osbourne has given fans an update on his health, insisting that rumors of his demise have been exaggerated. “This fucking press drive you nuts. I mean, I looked in the magazine, ‘Ozzy’s on his last legs.’ I’m fucking not dying,” the rocker declared during an interview on SiriusXM’s Ozzy Speaks. “Come on, guys. Haven’t