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The Gear Lost in the Fires: As NAMM Arrives in Anaheim, Manufacturers Step Up to Aid Musicians
Greg Wells, Bob Clearmountain, Madlib and Mark “Spike” Stent are among the producers impacted by the devastation in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, along with scores of session and touring players.
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Sam Moore, One-Half of Stax Records’ Sam & Dave, Dies at 89
Once called “the greatest of all soul duos,” he and late musical partner Dave Prater were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
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L.A. Music Community Galvanizes to Help Victims of Wildfires
A shared spreadsheet circulating among the industry has swelled to over 100 names of people impacted by the fires, including Billie Eilish’s publicist, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and Sting’s son Joe Sumner.
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Trumpet Great Herb Alpert to Release ‘In the Mood’ on Sept. 30
The new album will feature standards and originals, including a new version of standard "Chattanooga Choo Choo."
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Pulp Film Will Premiere in L.A., N.Y.
Documentary about influential Jarvis Cocker-led U.K. post-punk band will premiere on each coast Aug. 5-6, before opening in select markets Nov. 19.
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Gerard Way’s Solo Album, ‘Hesitant Alien,’ Out Sept. 30 (Audio/Video)
Former My Chemical Romance frontman to perform first solo shows at U.K. Reading and Leeds Festivals in August.
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Janelle Monae Is the Real First ‘Electric Lady’ (Video)
R&B diva debuts new video after Michelle Obama dubs herself "First Electric Lady."
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Latest Lana Del Rey ‘Ultraviolence’ Premieres on Noisey (Video)
The third clip from the album was directed by boyfriend Francesco Carrozzini.
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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett Drop in at Queens High School on ‘Today Show’
Duo helps promote upcoming album, "Cheek to Cheek," and PBS Great Performances special, "Cheek to Cheek Live!"
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500 Million Katy Perry Fans Can’t Be Wrong (Video)
"Dark Horse" leads YouTube's most-viewed videos at halfway mark, as Shakira, Iglesias score two apiece in Top 10.
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Big Star’s ‘#1 Record’ and ‘Radio City’ to Be Re-Mastered and Reissued by Stax Records
Seminal Memphis band, which was subject of documentary, book, critical praise, will have reissues come out Sept. 2.
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Led Zeppelin Reissue Program Continues with ‘IV,’ ‘Houses of the Holy’
Two new albums, produced and newly remastered by Jimmy Page, are set for release on Oct. 28 in multiple CD, vinyl, digital formats, including a limited edition, super deluxe boxed set.
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