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Despite having no plans to reunite anytime soon, the members of Oasis will treat fans to some new releases. Noel Gallagher recently revealed that the band is planning to release a live album and documentary next year. The album will feature cuts from the group's 1996 Knebworth House gigs, which some members of the band think were the high point of Oasis. There will be an accompanying documentary chronicling the concerts. -
Madeon and Passion Pit Share "Pay No Mind" Video From 'Adventure' [WATCH]
Madeon has shared the video of his new track "Pay No Mind" featuring Passion Pit from his upcoming debut artist album 'Adventure.' The clip continues the story started in the "You're On" music video with the two young adventurers who live in a futuristic city and are looking for a way out to some building far away on the other side of the wall. -
Independent Music Label Reveals What Streaming Services Pay Best: YouTube Looks Nice While Spotify Lags (Last Place Might Surprise)
If you're engaged with the debate over how much streaming services such as Spotify are paying performers for their wares and want to take your business to those who reward performers most, this chart from Digital Music News might help you in your quest. The site got data from an American independent label (unnamed to protect the imprint's business interests) with a global distribution deal with a "major" digital distributor. -
Grammy Performances Bring Sales Boosts to Sam Smith, Beck, Brandy Clark, Ed Sheeran and Music in General
If you read this week's reports on the Billboard 200 and the Albums Sales Chart then you're aware already that The Grammys had a huge positive impact on the sales of several performers, including Sam Smith and Beck. Billboard has released a full report of the night's live performances and how the ceremony affected this involved. -
Scarlett Johansson and Este Haim Join 'Super Pop' Group The Singles, Release First Song 'Candy' [LISTEN]
Scarlett Johansson is the newest actor to jump into a music project during 2015 as she announced a collaboration with Haim member Este Haim, titled The Singles. Songwriter Holly Miranda, indie soul performer Julia Haltigan and soul vocalist Kendra Morris are also included in the group, which a press release describes as "super pop." -
Arcade Fire's Will Butler Promoting Solo Album with Daily Song Series Inspired by The Guardian's Articles
Will Butler, guitarist for Arcade Fire, is promoting his forthcoming solo album Policy by doing an advertising campaign with The Guardian. It won't be anything at all like Blur's cryptic advertisement announcing Magic Whip last week: Butler will teams up with the British newspaper to release a new song a day based on an article in that publication. -
Bob Marley's Family Wins in Unofficially Licensed Clothing Lawsuit, Case Could Set Precedent for Other Celebrities
The estate of Bob Marley earned a big win in court recently as a judge has decided that there is too much confusion involved when consumers purchase clothing with the reggae great's likeness. As The Hollywood Reporter notes, the decision could be good news for other musicians and celebrities whose picture is used on merchandise without their consent. Fifty-Six Hope Road Music, a clothing company that is partnered with Marley's estate, argued that consumers would confuse unofficially licensed merchandise as being endorsed by the Marley family. -
Amber Rose Fires Back at Kanye West and Kim Kardashian After Breakfast Club Remark
Kanye West stopped by The Breakfast Club recently to talk about everything from his Grammy showing to his new single, "Wolves." During the interview, the rapper threw some shade at former flame Amber Rose who had made some disrespectful comments about his wife, Kim Kardashian. Rose, who split from her boyfriend Wiz Khalifa last year, returned the shade via Twitter. -
Metallica's James Hetfield Talks About His Drug Addiction and How Music Helped Save His Life
James Hetfield lived the rock 'n' roll lifestyle for much of his career as the frontman for Metallica. His drug and alcohol addiction reached a boiling point right around the time the band was documenting the recording process for their eighth studio album, St. Anger. Some Kind of Monster, which hit theaters in 2004, showed a band at a crossroads, and Hetfield, in order to save himself and his career, entered into rehab. In a new interview, Hetfield credited music as what helped save his life. -
Garth Brooks Says 'Man Against Machine' Follow-Up Could Be a Concept Album Released Before Next Year
Garth Brooks spoke to Billboard recently and revealed some possible details to his Man Against Machine follow-up album. The country star, who said new music may be out by December, hinted at a concept record. Brooks was adamant that the business of selling albums is far from dead, citing Taylor Swift as a current champion. He even said that a duet between he and his late mother, who recorded some music before she died, is a possibility. -
Kids' Choice Awards 2015 Nominees: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea Lead Music
Forget the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Golden Globes - the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards are right around the corner. Today (Feb. 20), Nickelodeon unveiled the nominees for its best-of in kid-friendly entertainment, and when it comes to music, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Iggy Azalea lead the nominees. -
Big Sean Talks New Album 'Dark Sky Paradise,' Says "There's Not A Lot Of Good Rap Music"
Big Sean has shared a lot of new music this week, including "All Your Fault" featuring Kanye West, "Research," featuring his real-life girlfriend Ariana Grande, and "Win Some, Lose Some" featuring Jhené Aiko. But one new song in particular aims to make a statement about his legacy, "One Man Can Change The World," which also features John Legend and once again Kanye West.
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