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August 11, 2023
Sixto Rodriguez, 'Searching For Sugar Man' Singer, Dead At 81
The BBC is reporting SIXTO RODRIGUEZ has died at the age of 81 after a short illness. The DETROIT native is known as the subject of the OSCAR-winning SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN documetary. His official website confirmed he died on TUESDAY (8/9). A … more »
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August 11, 2023
UMG To Mark Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary With Series Of Events And Fan Initiatives
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP has announced an exclusive program of activity for fans to celebrate Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary, beginning with the special lighting of NEW YORK's iconic EMPIRE STATE BUILDING in gold last night, to celebrate its milestone … more »
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August 11, 2023
Red Street Records' Ryan Larkin Signs With CAA, Drops Two New Songs
RED STREET RECORDS artist RYAN LARKIN has signed with CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY (CAA) for booking. He also dropped his two debut songs TODAY (8/11),"Man That Holds The Beer" and "She's The Tough One." (Listen here.) The songs are an … more »
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August 10, 2023
Orbyt Media To Represent Futuri's RadioGPT In Canada
Canadian syndicator ORBYT MEDIA will handle distribution in CANADA for FUTURI's RadioGPT AI radio content generator. “We are so excited to be exclusively representing RadioGPT in CANADA,” said ORBYT MEDIA Sr. Mgr. JENNIFER MORRISON. … more »
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August 10, 2023
Keith Varon Signs Publishing Deal With Position Music
POSITION MUSIC has signed producer, writer, and musician KEITH VARON to a worldwide publishing deal. VARON has been on songs with MACHINE GUN KELLY and TRAVIS BARKER, and has worked with LEXI JAYDE and KENNY HOOPLA, among others. VARON said, "I … more »
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August 10, 2023
Audacy Presenting 'Hip-Hop Made: The 50 Greatest Songs of the Past 50 Years' Friday, August 11
AUDACY is set to present "Hip-Hop Made: The 50 Greatest Songs of the Past 50 Years," a countdown show hosted by AUDACY syndicated host ED LOVER, this FRIDAY (8/11). This show will feature songs that shaped the history of Hip-Hop and can be … more »
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August 10, 2023
Bill Nigut Joins Atlanta Journal-Constitution To Co-Host 'Political Rewind' As Podcast Goes Daily, Joins WABE/Atlanta Lineup
Former ABC affiliate WSB-TV/ATLANTA political reporter and GEORGIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING "POLITICAL REWIND" host BILL NIGUT has joined the ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION to co-host the paper's "POLITICALLY GEORGIA" podcast with GREG … more »
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August 10, 2023
Rider Voice Over Rides On At KROQ/Los Angeles
AUDACY Alternative KROQ/LOS ANGELES extends RIDER’s contract for another year as "The Balls Voice" of "THE WORLD FAMOUS KROQ." According to Imaging Director TREVOR SHAND, "RIDER's approach is cinematic, versatile and … more »
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August 9, 2023
Robbie Robertson, Lead Guitarist And Chief Songwriter For The Band, Dies At 80
JAIME ROYAL “ROBBIE” ROBERTSON, the CANADIAN singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his work in ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME inductees THE BAND, passed away after a long illness at the age of 80. In a statement, ROBERTSON’s … more »
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August 9, 2023
The Zombies Acquire The Rights To '60s Hits, 'She's Not There,' 'Time Of The Season'
ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME inductees THE ZOMBIES have acquired the rights to their '60s recording catalog, including the hit singles “She’s Not There," “Tell Her No” and “Time Of The Season," as well as the … more »