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LCD Soundsystem Announce 2025 New York City Residency Run at Knockdown Center 

LCD Soundsystem are gearing up for another one of their annual New York residency runs. The James Murphy-fronted dance-rock collective announced on Friday morning (Sept. 12) that they will be setting up shop at the Knockdown Center in Queens, N.Y. for a run of 12 shows over three weekends later this year. The shows are slated […]

How Exceleration Music Is Giving Indie Labels a New Lease on Life — and Treating Music as More Than Just ‘An Asset Class’ 

When Exceleration Music launched in January 2021, it became something of an anomaly in the music industry: A group of indie label execs, dedicated to investing in and acquiring other indie labels.  Backed by what the company has called “substantial investment capital” that allows it to make deals ranging from the hundreds of thousands to […]

Billboard and State Farm® Team Up for Exclusive Merch at Hip-Hop/R&B LIVE

Billboard returned to New York City for its annual Hip-Hop/R&B LIVE event, taking over Webster Hall for a night of unforgettable performances. This year’s lineup featured Armanii, Leon Thomas, Ravyn Lenae, Odeal, and Gelo, drawing fans who lined up hours before the show to secure their spot inside the historic venue. Fans were in for […]

Australia’s Senator Tackles Football Codes For Overlooking Homegrown Artists at Grand Finals

Australian sport’s biggest moments should be soundtracked by Australian artists. That’s the message from senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who has put the boot into the nation’s top football leagues for booking international entertainers to lead their grand final festivities. As the NRL, the professional men’s rugby league competition, and the AFL, the premier league for men’s […]

‘KPop Demon Hunters‘ Collects Another ARIA Chart Double

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack collects another double on the new-look ARIA Charts, while Australian artists John Butler and G Flip are the week’s fastest starters. Western Australian indie artist John Butler bows at No. 3 with his solo release PRISM (via Jarrah/MGM), the third in an expansive, four-part “seasons” project. PRISM follows an album of […]