Listeners, the vinyl spins and the stories roll—let’s cut straight to the heart of the latest music news lighting up the grooves across genres and generations. Today, Miley Cyrus drops “Dream as One,” the soulful ballad featured on the upcoming “Avatar: Fire and Ash” soundtrack, teasing movie and music lovers alike according to the Baylor Lariat. The Neighbourhood’s fresh release “Holy Ghost” from their new album “(((((ultraSOUND))))” brings somber introspection, ahead of their “The Wourld Tour” launching next March. Dominic Fike’s upbeat “White Keys” sees its piano metaphor lift spirits, following his August album “Rocket.” For those with vintage taste, the Smashing Pumpkins have announced a deluxe 30th anniversary edition of “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,” while streaming platforms have just made The Beatles’ previously unreleased track “I Had a Dream” available.
On the hip-hop and R&B front, today marks historical anniversaries from LL Cool J’s groundbreaking debut “Radio” and Rihanna’s chart-climbing “Talk That Talk,” as noted by Foxy99. The genre also remembers Sharon Jones, dubbed the “female James Brown,” who passed away nine years ago. Meanwhile, up-and-coming rapper Weiland’s latest single “Let You Go” is highlighted as WMNF’s Song of the Day.
Rock and classic artists hold steady with Bob Dylan’s much-anticipated new release and Aerosmith teaming up with Yungblud, ranked by hype on Screen Rant. In the world of electronica, Tiësto is setting trance fans abuzz, teasing a throwback set at Dreamstate Socal with a new ID and the classic logo as covered by EDM House Network.
The business side sees big moves: Reverb has appointed Ben Stahl as CEO, bringing fresh vision after his runs at SoundCloud and Vimeo, according to MMR Magazine. NAMM Foundation just set a record for global grantmaking, announcing over $800,000 awarded to organizations reaching 26 states and five countries to promote music education and access. G&L Musical Instruments, founded by Leo Fender in 1979, appears to have quietly shut down after 45 years, as reported by Music Inc Magazine. Roc Nation Distribution unveils its new platform tailored for independent artists, signaling continued shake-ups in the music marketplace.
Legal news shows the UK industry pushing the government on sustaining creative exports and ethical AI use, with UK Music calling for policy action to protect an £8 billion sector. Mushroom Music tightens its international grip via a sub-publishing deal with peermusic for representation in the Americas, according to Music Business Worldwide.
On the gear front, Marshall and the Spinal Tap II film have come together for the loudest amp ever made—a tribute to rock satire and excess. From education, Pearl Drums launches its advisory board to shape curriculums and tutorials for the next wave of music makers.
As the world explores immersive virtual performances and avatar concerts, technology continues to shift sound, access, and artistry, with artists and legacy acts chasing new frontiers via platforms like Music Week and Cultr.
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