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Sony Music, ASM, Reservoir Lead Music Executive Job News

It’s time for another spindle around the Executive Turntable, Billboard’s comprehensive(ish) compendium of promotions, hirings, exits and firings — and all things in between — across music. Sony Music Germany appointed Jean-Sebastien Permal and Jenny Walzer to run noted. records, the label giant’s newly launched electronic music imprint. A&R and strategy at the Berlin-based label will be handled by Permal, whose day job is vp of A&R for Europe & Africa, while marketing and operations will be the purview of Walzer, […]

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The Best Song From Every Oasis Album

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The Best Song From Every Oasis Album

Oasis became famous not only for their hits — one of them so ubiquitous and beloved by novice guitarists that it earned the catchphrase "Anyway, here's 'Wonderwall'" — but also for their highly publicized disputes and, well, rock 'n' roll lifestyles. Even those who know little about Oasis know that brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher don't have an easy relationship with one another.But of course, there is much more to the […]

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Ozzy Osbourne Says Motorhead ‘Should Definitely Be In’ Rock Hall

As Ozzy Osbourne basks in the glow of being selected for a second induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he’s throwing his support behind another long-overlooked act.“Motorhead have to be [inducted],” he tells Rolling Stone. “They should definitely be in.”Osbourne then proceeded to heap praise on Motorhead’s departed frontman: “In my opinion, Lemmy Kilmister was the ultimate metal guy. He lived blues, meth, and malt brews. And he was a dear friend of mine. I really miss […]

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Changes are coming to the music festival that kicks off the ALWS

The 7th Inning Stretch Festival is undergoing an overhaul that includes a name change to The American Legion World Series Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, the festival that surrounds the Earl Scruggs Center block and spills onto Graham Street will be larger, longer and louder than previous festivals. “This is the 10th year for the festival, so it’s an ideal time to pull out all the stops,” says Eddie Holbrook, chairman of the local ALWS committee, which provides the festival as a […]

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SZA Confesses True Feelings About ‘Snooze’

SZA is grateful that her fans made her see just how great of a song “Snooze” is, as she didn’t see it for her mega hit at first.Taking to Twitter/X on Wednesday (April 24), the New Jersey-bred singer admitted that she was not initially a fan of the record-breaking song – but she has since greatly changed her mind.“I’m not gon lie snooze wasn’t my favorite when I made the album but now it’s my favorite hands down,” she wrote. […]

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Taylor Swift Creates History With ‘Tortured Poets’

It’s a Taylor Swift sweep on Australia’s charts, as The Tortured Poets Department (via Universal) and “Fortnight” blast to No. 1. Tortured Poets opens at the summit of the ARIA Albums Chart, published Friday, April 26, for her lucky 13th leader in these parts. With that result, Swift boasts the most No. 1 albums for a solo female artist in ARIA chart history, moving ahead of Madonna to claim outright third place. The all-time leader among acts with the most […]

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Setlist + Video – Slipknot Play First Show With New Drummer

Slipknot played their first show of 2024 last night (April 25), which was also their first show with their new drummer after parting ways with Jay Weinberg last November. The band even adopted a mostly classic look, bringing back the red jumpsuits and some familiar masks from early in their career.Their first performance of 2024 was initially set to take place at Las Vegas' Sick New World festival this Saturday (April 27), but on Tuesday (April 23), they surprise announced an […]

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2024 Norman Music Festival Interview Series: Sisteria | Culture

Sisteria lead singer Katie Williams dropped by Second Wind Coffeehouse to discuss the band and their upcoming set at Norman Music Festival. Sisteria will be performing Friday April 26 on the West Stage.Did you grow up in Norman? I did.What has kept you around?Well, it hasn't always kept me around. I've lived several different places--New Mexico, Los Angeles—but I always say Oklahoma is a good place to leave and a good place to come back to.What brought you back?Community, family—the […]

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The Lyrics to Motley Crue’s New Song ‘Dogs of War’

Here are the lyrics to Motley Crue's new song "Dogs of War."The track is their first since their split with longtime guitarist Mick Mars and since naming John 5 their new guitarist.The legendary group announced the song title earlier in the week, also revealing that they'd signed with Big Machine Records.Speaking with Billboard, singer Vince Neil said of more music that lies ahead, “We want to keep putting out new music, too, so we don’t get stagnant. We recorded ‘(You Gotta) Fight […]

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10 Things You Didn’t See on TV

Karol G and Feid have swept the 2024 Latin American Music Awards, taking six trophies each on Thursday night (April 25).   The former nabbed the coveted artist of the year, song of the year (“TQG” with Shakira), and album of the year (Mañana Será Bonito); whereas the latter took home collaboration of the year (“Yandel 150” with Yandel), global Latin song of the year, and streaming artist of the year, to name a few accolades.  Other top winners included Shakira […]

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