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265NewsSpotify and Universal Music are building an AI tool to let fans remix the catalog
The two companies are teaming up on a service that would let listeners create covers and remixes of songs from Universal's roster.
266ConcertsChristina Aguilera, Will Smith and the Roots unite in Philadelphia for America's 250th on July 4
One Philly: Unity Concert for America brings together Christina Aguilera, Will Smith and the Roots in a free public show on July 4 in Philadelphia.
267NewsPaul McCartney's garden plans hit a snag over neighbour's tree suspicions
McCartney's bid to remove two sycamores at his St John's Wood home ran into a council dispute after a neighbour raised doubts about the trees' condition.
268NewsTikTok influencer Gabbie Gonzalez arrested for alleged dark web murder-for-hire plot against Jack Avery
The 24-year-old content creator was booked into Humboldt County jail on May 15 alongside her father and a Hawaii surf instructor over an alleged plot to kill the former Why Don't We singer.
269NewsMike D releases 'What We Got', his second solo single
The Beastie Boy follows up 'Switch Up' with a new solo track, continuing what looks like a quiet but deliberate run at a solo career.
270NewsVeeze drops surprise mixtape Y'all Won with no warning
The Detroit rapper returned without announcement, releasing Y'all Won as a surprise drop.
271NewsNew Music Friday: Olivia Rodrigo, Charli xcx, and Lola Young lead this week's essential releases
Olivia Rodrigo drops her second single from the forthcoming album, Charli xcx teases her new record with SS26, and Lola Young returns alongside James Blake.
272NewsOlivia Rodrigo calls 'The Cure' one of her favorite songs ever as video arrives
Rodrigo shared the video for The Cure and called it her favorite track on the album and one of the best songs she has ever made.
273NewsCharli xcx dissects contemporary culture on the rocky 'SS26'
Charli xcx's second single from her new era takes aim at celebrity culture, cancel culture, and the death of meaning, wrapped in fuzzy guitars and a hooky melody.
274NewsHayley Williams reflects on her first solo tour: night owl, dark circles, and hungry for more
The Paramore frontwoman wrapped her North American run and shared a candid Substack post about the highs and disorientation of life on the road.
275NewsLewis Capaldi on bouncing back from burnout: 'I don't want to phone in anything ever again'
The Scottish singer-songwriter opens up about his lowest point in Chicago, the Glastonbury breakdown, and why this North American tour finally feels like fun.
276NewsLola Young returns with 'From Down Here', a reflective new single co-written by James Blake
The British singer releases 'From Down Here', a new single co-written and co-produced by James Blake, following her recent LP.