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Turnstile Soundtrack New Taco Bell Commercial Featuring Tony Hawk

Turnstile have landed a high-profile sync spot with two of their latest tracks appearing in a new Taco Bell ad campaign starring skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. The ad features the hardcore band’s dual singles “SEEIN’ STARS” and “BIRDS” and promotes the fast-food chain’s new Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box. The 30-second spot, which began […]

How ARIA Plans to Promote New Music With Major Chart Changes

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has announced a major overhaul to its official chart methodology, marking one of the biggest updates in the organization’s history. Beginning Sept. 1, 2025, ARIA’s Main Charts for singles and albums—as well as its Australian Artist Singles and Albums Charts—will only feature music released in the past two years. […]

Royel Otis Set August Release for Second Album ‘Hickey’

Indie-pop duo Royel Otis have confirmed their hotly anticipated sophomore album Hickey will arrive on Aug. 22 via OURNESS/Capitol Records. The follow-up to their breakthrough debut Pratts & Pain (2024), Hickey was officially announced on June 24. The album features the single “Moody,” which was first released on May 9 and teased during a sold-out […]

Smokey Robinson Rape Accusers Slam Singer’s Defamation Claims, Say Press Conference Was Fair Game

Smokey Robinson’s former housekeepers say they had the right to hold a press conference publicizing an explosive rape lawsuit against the Motown legend and are asking a judge to toss defamation counterclaims in the contentious legal proceedings. A motion filed Friday (June 20) takes issue with the countersuit Robinson filed after four anonymous former housekeepers […]

Photos From the BMAC Juneteenth Weekend Celebration of Black Music

Saluting the joy and power of Black music. Commemorating freedom. Honoring the legacy of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. That was the three-pronged celebration behind the “Say It Loud! I’m Black and I’m Proud!” Juneteenth Summit that took place on Saturday (June 21), hosted by the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Primary Wave and […]