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9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Kamaiyah, Guided by Voices, and More

Stream new releases from Kamaiyah; Guided by Voices; Ingri Høyland; Feeling Figures; Snow Strippers; Palle Mikkelborg, Jakob Bro & Marilyn Mazur; O.; Light in the Attic Records; and the Gurdjieff Ensemble & Levon Eskenian

https://pitchfork.com/news/9-new-albums-you-should-listen-to-now-kamaiyah-guided-by-voices

Anti-Flag’s Justin Sane Sued for Raping Fan in 2010

Kristina Sarhadi, whose allegations against Justin Sane contributed to the band’s breakup, claims in a new lawsuit that the singer “strangled her, forced her to perform oral sex on him, and raped her” at a motel

https://pitchfork.com/news/anti-flags-justin-sane-sued-for-raping-fan-in-2010

Interscope Co-Founder Jimmy Iovine Facing Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Abuse

A woman identified as Jane Doe alleged in a court summons today that she was “sexually abused, forcibly touched, and subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation” in August 2007

https://pitchfork.com/news/interscope-co-founder-jimmy-iovine-facing-lawsuit-over-alleged-sexual-abuse

Blackpink Receive Honorary MBEs From King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

The K-pop singers were honored for their commitment to raising awareness about climate change

https://pitchfork.com/news/blackpink-receive-honorary-mbes-from-king-charles-iii-at-buckingham-palace

Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Sued Over Alleged 1989 Sexual Assault

Sheila Kennedy, a former Penthouse model, says the Guns N’ Roses singer assaulted her in a hotel room in New York

https://pitchfork.com/news/guns-n-roses-axl-rose-sued-over-alleged-1989-sexual-assault

Daryl Hall Sues John Oates

Documents in the “contract/debt” case are under seal

https://pitchfork.com/news/daryl-hall-sues-john-oates

Ms. Lauryn Hill Postpones Miseducation Anniversary Tour Dates Due to Vocal Strain

The singer hopes to play one more show this year before getting back on the road in 2024

https://pitchfork.com/news/ms-lauryn-hill-postpones-miseducation-anniversary-tour-dates-due-to-vocal-strain

The Hives Issue Call for Cover Bands, Say They’re Franchising Live Shows

“Help us create a world where the Hives are playing in every city, all the time,” the band said in a tongue-in-cheek announcement

https://pitchfork.com/news/the-hives-issue-call-for-cover-bands-saying-theyre-franchising-live-shows

Black Sheep’s Class Action Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Over Royalties and Spotify Deal Is Dismissed

Earlier this year, the group launched the lawsuit alleging breach of contract

https://pitchfork.com/news/black-sheeps-class-action-lawsuit-against-universal-music-group-over-royalties-and-spotify-deal-is-dismissed

Music Licensing Powerhouse BMI Is Being Sold to a Private Equity Firm

New Mountain Capital and BMI say they expect the deal to close by the end of 2024’s first quarter

https://pitchfork.com/news/music-licensing-powerhouse-bmi-is-being-sold-to-a-private-equity-firm

Pulp, Bikini Kill, Kid Cudi, Kali Uchis Among Thousands of Musicians Calling for Cease-Fire in Gaza

Zack de la Rocha, Lucy Dacus, Brian Eno, Sleater-Kinney, Arooj Aftab, and Blonde Redhead signed the letter from the group Musicians for Palestine

https://pitchfork.com/news/pulp-bikini-kill-kid-cudi-kali-uchis-among-thousands-of-musicians-calling-for-cease-fire-in-gaza

Spotify Officially Announces New Policy for Royalty Payouts, “Artificial” Streams, and “Functional Noise”

The company confirmed previous reports that it would eliminate payments for songs with less than 1,000 streams

https://pitchfork.com/news/spotify-officially-announces-new-policy-for-royalty-payouts-artificial-streams-and-functional-noise

Overmono Share New Boiler Room Concert: Watch

Their set at the Warehouse Project in Manchester features a guest appearance by For Those I Love

https://pitchfork.com/news/overmono-share-new-boiler-room-concert-watch

Black Mirror Renewed by Netflix for Season 7

The speculative sci-fi anthology is set to return

https://pitchfork.com/news/black-mirror-renewed-by-netflix-for-season-7

A$AP Rocky to Stand Trial on Charge He Fired Gun at Former Friend

Rocky, who has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault, faces up to 24 years in prison, prosecutors said

https://pitchfork.com/news/asap-rocky-to-stand-trial-on-charge-he-fired-gun-at-former-friend

Arthur Russell Book Travels Over Feeling Announced

Richard King wrote the new book, which includes handwritten scores, lyrics, photos, letters, and drawings from the late Russell’s archives

https://pitchfork.com/news/arthur-russell-book-travels-over-feeling-announced

Watch the National Perform “Space Invader” on Colbert

David Letterman, who has professed his love for the band, also appeared on the episode of The Late Show

https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-the-national-perform-space-invader-on-colbert

The Rolling Stones Announce 2024 North American Tour

Dates across the continent include a stop at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

https://pitchfork.com/news/the-rolling-stones-announce-2024-north-american-tour

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024 Lineup Announced: Lana Del Rey, Pulp, SZA, FKA Twigs, and More

Mitski, Vampire Weekend, Bikini Kill, PJ Harvey, the National, Phoenix, and Charli XCX are also on the bill

https://pitchfork.com/news/primavera-sound-barcelona-2024-lineup-announced-lana-del-rey-pulp-sza-fka-twigs-and-more

Mars Williams, Saxophonist in the Psychedelic Furs and the Waitresses, Dies at 68

His memorable hooks in their songs include “Christmas Wrapping,” “Heartbreak Beat,” and more

https://pitchfork.com/news/mars-williams-saxophonist-in-the-psychedelic-furs-and-the-waitresses-dies-at-68