Daily Music Headlines

Taylor Swift has been named Spotify’s most-streamed artist of all time as the platform marks its 20th anniversary.
Music-News.com

Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk will release Mirage - Ballet for 16 Dancers on June 5, collecting his electronic score for a contemporary ballet created by Damien Jalet and Kōhei Nawa.
Billboard.com

Kylie Minogue is the subject of an upcoming three-part Netflix documentary exploring her life, career, personal archives, home footage, and interviews with friends, family, and collaborators.
Music-News.com

A former North Carolina police officer was arrested in Florida after authorities said he was planning a mass shooting at a major New Orleans music festival, possibly Jazz Fest.
USAToday.com

Tyla has announced her second album, APOP*, set for release July 24, continuing her popiano blend of pop, R&B, and amapiano.
NME.com

YouTube is expanding its likeness detection tool to help celebrities, artists, and entertainment figures identify unauthorized AI-generated videos using their likeness and request removal.
DigitalMusicNews.com

Spotify is testing optional AI Credits in its mobile Song Credits section, showing disclosed AI use when artists provide that information through labels or distributors.
MusicBusinessWorldwide.com

And it’s Friday, so here are some of the freshest songs dropped this week:

“Window” - Foo Fighters
Apple Music

“Reward the Scars” - Korn
Apple Music

“REDRED” - Cortis
Apple Music

“Shoulda Never” - Kehlani feat. Usher
Apple Music

“Celebration” - Le Sserafim
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Ticketmaster says it found scalpers holding thousands of Harry Styles tickets for his 30-date Madison Square Garden residency, and some of those seats will go back on sale through a fan request form opening April 30.
Billboard

Several D4vd collaborations, including tracks involving Laufey, Damiano David, and Kali Uchis, have been removed from streaming services as artists and teams move quickly to distance themselves following his arrest and criminal charges.
Billboard

KCON LA 2026 has added more performers, including EVAN, formerly Heeseung of ENHYPEN, in one of his earliest major appearances of his solo era.
Billboard

The 2026 CBGB Festival returns to New York on September 26 with a lineup including Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol, the Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Bikini Kill, Buzzcocks, and Violet Grohl.
Billboard

Shania Twain will host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17 in Las Vegas, with the ceremony streaming live on Prime Video.
Music-News

Kanye West is facing mounting pressure to cancel a planned headline appearance at Italy’s Hellwat Festival, where backlash over his past antisemitic remarks continues to grow.
NME

Coachella has announced its 2027 festival dates for April 9-11 and April 16-18 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, with passes going on sale May 1.
NME

Kraftwerk has suffered a setback in its long-running “Metall auf Metall” sampling case after Europe’s top court ruled the disputed Sabrina Setlur sample may qualify as legal pastiche under EU law.
Variety
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Blackpink’s Jennie released a new track tied to an Apple Beats campaign for Beats Solo 4 (Onyx Black), featuring Jennie-inspired design elements. Launch set for April 24. Second Beats collab following 2025’s Ruby Red edition.

Katseye will perform at the 2026 American Music Awards (May 25), with nominations for New Artist, Best Music Video, and Breakthrough Pop Artist. Recently played Coachella as a five-piece.

Dave Mason died at 79. Retired from touring in 2025 due to health issues. Career spanned six decades, including “Feelin’ Alright” and work with Jimi Hendrix and Paul McCartney.

Anthropic argues its Claude chatbot training on song lyrics is fair use, calling it transformative with no proven market harm. Case reflects broader industry fight over AI and copyright.

The Michael biopic starring Jaafar Jackson earned mixed reviews—praised for performances, criticized as incomplete. Opens Friday.

Drake announced ninth album “Iceman,” due May 15, revealed via a Toronto promo stunt. Project teased since 2024.

Walrus Audio launched Highpoint analog compressor pedal with VU meter, hi-pass filter, and detailed control set. Priced at $349.

EU court sided with Moses Pelham in a sampling case against Kraftwerk, ruling parody/pastiche exceptions can apply if new works are distinct. Major implications for sampling law.

Devin Townsend will release 24-track orchestral album “The Moth” on May 29, featuring Noord Nederlands Orkest. Long-gestating concept project on transformation.

Kacey Musgraves, Demi Lovato, and Miley Cyrus shared UFO experiences, describing sightings and interest in extraterrestrial phenomena.

Billboard Hot Soundtrack Albums:
Kpop Demon Hunters
Moana (491 weeks)
Purple Rain (757 weeks)
Frozen: The Songs
Twisters: The Album
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Coachella headliners Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G all saw major Billboard 200 gains post-performance. Bieber landed seven albums on the chart, including SWAG in the top 10; Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend and Short n’ Sweet rose; Karol G’s Tropicoqueta re-entered.

Madonna reported vintage costumes stolen after her Coachella appearance with Carpenter. Missing items include a jacket, corset, and dress; a reward is offered.

Shaboozey will release The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales July 31, a concept album about revenge and redemption. Lead single “Born to Die” arrives Friday.

Gary Van Miert announced LP Music Sounds Better When You’re Stoned (June 19), blending country, blues, and psychedelia; title track is out now.

Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas continues nightly, mixing music, dance, puppetry, and magic with ticket and dinner packages available.

Phish wrapped a nine-night Sphere residency, using real-time reactive visuals and immersive tech as part of their improvisational performances.

A previously unreleased 1991 track, “With This Tear,” from Prince is out now, marking the 10th anniversary of his death and previewing more archival releases.

Grimes says her new album Psy Opera is nearly complete and discussed a “machine consciousness” documentary and renewed creativity after a K-pop collaboration.

Windham Hill Records marks its 50th anniversary with a documentary (A Quiet Revolution), Berkeley concert, and crowd-funded compilation.

Billy Strings broke his leg skateboarding backstage, postponing tour dates; plans to resume in July.

Top 5 Albums:
5. The Art of Loving – Olivia Dean
4. Octane – Don Toliver
3. Arirang – BTS
2. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen
Dandelion – Ella Langley

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Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls revealed diagnoses of cervical dystonia and essential tremor, affecting her voice. She outlined treatment plans and said her voice will change, but she and Amy Ray will continue touring and performing.

Tina Knowles previewed an excerpt from her memoir Matriarch at a Kurt Geiger London Mother’s Day event. The book covers raising Beyoncé and Solange and her breast cancer journey; she also launched a five-piece handbag collection with the brand.

Ella Langley’s Dandelion debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 169K units, the biggest week for a woman in 2026 and for a female country artist in two years, driven largely by streaming.

Stewart Copeland and naturalist Martyn Stewart released Wild Concerto, blending orchestration with decades of animal recordings to promote conservation awareness.

Olivia Rodrigo’s “drop dead” leads the UK chart race, aiming for her fourth No. 1. Record Store Day and Coachella activity also boost releases from Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and others.

Gigs, a new iOS app from Now Playing creators, lets users relive past concerts by importing Setlist.fm data, tracking venues, and notifying when artists return.

Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 outshined Weekend 1 with surprise guests like Madonna, SZA, and Olivia Rodrigo, as artists saved bigger moments for the second weekend.

FC Basel canceled a Ye concert over value conflicts, adding to multiple cancellations across Europe amid ongoing controversies.

Babymetal released a Major Lazer remix of “from me to u,” previewing Metal Forth (Deluxe Edition) out June 26.

Top 5 Singles:
5. BTS – “Swim”
4. Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
3. Bruno Mars – “I Just Might”
2. Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”
1.Ella Langley – “Choosin Texas”

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