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Magnet Magazine May 21

Marvin Gaye Released “What’s Going On” 55 Years Ago Today

Marvin Gaye James Jamerson

Billboard May 20

Bruno Mars Soars on Latin Charts With ‘Lo Arriesgo Todo,’ Spanish Rendition of ‘Risk It All’

Bruno Mars

7 articles May 20

Harry Styles One Direction Susan Sarandon

Billboard, Complex Music, NME +2

Clash Music May 20

CLASH Unveils SXSW London 2026 Stage

The Clash ODUMODUBLVCK

DJ Mag May 20

GIDEÖN and Harry Styles curate day and night sound system events at London’s Southbank Centre

Harry Styles Little Simz Chaka Khan Grace Jones David Bowie Nile Rodgers One Direction

POW Mag May 20

The Optimist: Remembering Ryan Porter

Ryan Porter West Coast Get Down Tony Austin Kamasi Washington Cameron Graves Miles Mosley Kendrick Lamar

We Rave You May 20

Beastie Boys studio G-Son set for restoration as multi-purpose creative space in LA

Beastie Boys Mike D

Pollstar May 19

Song Summit To Feature Jim James, Dumpstaphunk, Sierra Hull, ‘Monster Jam’ Super-Group and More Aug. 27-29 In Park City, Utah

Dumpstaphunk Sierra Hull Eric Krasno Patrick Hallahan My Morning Jacket Nicki Bluhm Ivan Neville

Complex Music May 19

Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade: Director’s Cut’ to Screen at Australia’s National Museum

Beyoncé

7 articles May 19

Harry Styles One Direction Underworld Talking Heads Robyn Shania Twain Taylor Swift

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, NME +2

Billboard May 19

Beatles Tape Lawsuit, Michael Jackson Estate, George Clinton Case & More Top Music Law News

The Beatles Michael Jackson George Clinton Taylor Swift KAROL G Usher Fuerza Regida Neil Young Aaron Carter

5 articles May 19

George Clinton Drake 50 Cent Red Hot Chili Peppers Bernie Worrell Iggy Azalea Parliament

AllHipHop, Billboard, Complex Music +2

Consequence of Sound May 19

Nate Bargatze "Big Dumb Eyes" Tour Outpacing Beyoncé Ticket Sales

Beyoncé Nate Bargatze Oasis Coldplay

2 articles May 19

Weezer Taylor Swift Beyoncé The Beatles Metallica Slayer Black Sabbath Spiritbox EsDeeKid

Louder Sound, NME

Clash Music May 19

No Place Like HOME: CLASH Meets BOYNEXDOOR

The Clash BOYNEXTDOOR 리우 JAEHYUN 태산 이한 운학

All About Jazz May 19

Classic Jazz from Sonny Rollins, Kenny Dorham, and others; recently released music from Steve Wilson, Snarky Puppy, and more

Sonny Rollins Kenny Dorham Steven Wilson Snarky Puppy Sarah Vaughan Billy Eckstine Gil Evans Billy Cobham Steve Turre George Braith

Louder Sound May 19

"We never said it was a Utopia. Rock'n'roll is played on enemy ground." What happened when The Clash arrived in the USA

The Clash Sex Pistols

Billboard May 18

Yellow Magic Orchestra Co-Founder (and Harry Styles Inspiration) Haruomi Hosono Announces New Album

Yellow Magic Orchestra Harry Styles 細野晴臣 Mac DeMarco Vampire Weekend Zane Lowe

Music Business Worldwide May 18

George Clinton sues UMG, alleging over $1.1M in royalties have been withheld for more than three years

George Clinton Parliament-Funkadelic

Clash Music May 18

CLASH Meets Zach Zoya: Why Nothing Sounds Better Than Home

Zach Zoya The Clash KAYTRANADA

Magnet Magazine May 21

Marvin Gaye Released “What’s Going On” 55 Years Ago Today

Marvin Gaye James Jamerson

7 articles May 20

Harry Styles One Direction Susan Sarandon

Billboard, Complex Music, NME +2

DJ Mag May 20

GIDEÖN and Harry Styles curate day and night sound system events at London’s Southbank Centre

Harry Styles Little Simz Chaka Khan Grace Jones David Bowie Nile Rodgers One Direction

We Rave You May 20

Beastie Boys studio G-Son set for restoration as multi-purpose creative space in LA

Beastie Boys Mike D

Complex Music May 19

Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade: Director’s Cut’ to Screen at Australia’s National Museum

Beyoncé

Billboard May 19

Beatles Tape Lawsuit, Michael Jackson Estate, George Clinton Case & More Top Music Law News

The Beatles Michael Jackson George Clinton Taylor Swift KAROL G Usher Fuerza Regida Neil Young Aaron Carter

Consequence of Sound May 19

Nate Bargatze "Big Dumb Eyes" Tour Outpacing Beyoncé Ticket Sales

Beyoncé Nate Bargatze Oasis Coldplay

Clash Music May 19

No Place Like HOME: CLASH Meets BOYNEXDOOR

The Clash BOYNEXTDOOR 리우 JAEHYUN 태산 이한 운학

Louder Sound May 19

"We never said it was a Utopia. Rock'n'roll is played on enemy ground." What happened when The Clash arrived in the USA

The Clash Sex Pistols

Music Business Worldwide May 18

George Clinton sues UMG, alleging over $1.1M in royalties have been withheld for more than three years

George Clinton Parliament-Funkadelic

Billboard May 20

Bruno Mars Soars on Latin Charts With ‘Lo Arriesgo Todo,’ Spanish Rendition of ‘Risk It All’

Bruno Mars

Clash Music May 20

CLASH Unveils SXSW London 2026 Stage

The Clash ODUMODUBLVCK

POW Mag May 20

The Optimist: Remembering Ryan Porter

Ryan Porter West Coast Get Down Tony Austin Kamasi Washington Cameron Graves Miles Mosley Kendrick Lamar

Pollstar May 19

Song Summit To Feature Jim James, Dumpstaphunk, Sierra Hull, ‘Monster Jam’ Super-Group and More Aug. 27-29 In Park City, Utah

Dumpstaphunk Sierra Hull Eric Krasno Patrick Hallahan My Morning Jacket Nicki Bluhm Ivan Neville

7 articles May 19

Harry Styles One Direction Underworld Talking Heads Robyn Shania Twain Taylor Swift

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, NME +2

5 articles May 19

George Clinton Drake 50 Cent Red Hot Chili Peppers Bernie Worrell Iggy Azalea Parliament

AllHipHop, Billboard, Complex Music +2

2 articles May 19

Weezer Taylor Swift Beyoncé The Beatles Metallica Slayer Black Sabbath Spiritbox EsDeeKid

Louder Sound, NME

All About Jazz May 19

Classic Jazz from Sonny Rollins, Kenny Dorham, and others; recently released music from Steve Wilson, Snarky Puppy, and more

Sonny Rollins Kenny Dorham Steven Wilson Snarky Puppy Sarah Vaughan Billy Eckstine Gil Evans Billy Cobham Steve Turre George Braith

Billboard May 18

Yellow Magic Orchestra Co-Founder (and Harry Styles Inspiration) Haruomi Hosono Announces New Album

Yellow Magic Orchestra Harry Styles 細野晴臣 Mac DeMarco Vampire Weekend Zane Lowe

Clash Music May 18

CLASH Meets Zach Zoya: Why Nothing Sounds Better Than Home

Zach Zoya The Clash KAYTRANADA

Overview

Recent developments in the funk genre include Jay Worthy's collaboration with George Clinton and Snoop Dogg on 'Knee Deep,' and Erykah Badu's inclusion in Blue Note London's inaugural lineup alongside Robert Glasper. Meanwhile, legacy acts like Earth, Wind & Fire and James Brown continue to influence contemporary music through enduring tracks.

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Harry Styles to adjust tour stage for better visibility after fan complaints about obstructed views

Harry Styles review – a genuinely charismatic performer who has pulled off one of the hardest tricks in pop

George Clinton Takes UMG To Court Over Missing Millions

‘Doom’ soundtrack added to Library Of Congress alongside Beyoncé, Weezer and Taylor Swift

Harry Styles to adjust tour stage for better visibility after fan complaints about obstructed views

Harry Styles review – a genuinely charismatic performer who has pulled off one of the hardest tricks in pop

George Clinton Takes UMG To Court Over Missing Millions

‘Doom’ soundtrack added to Library Of Congress alongside Beyoncé, Weezer and Taylor Swift

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