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Music News Tracker Stay in tune with the latest happenings in the music industry with "Music News Tracker." This podcast delivers up-to-the-minute news, exclusive interviews, and insightful analysis on all things music. From chart-topping hits to underground sensations, we cover the stories that matter most to music enthusiasts. Whether you're a fan of pop, rock, hip-hop, or electronic, our dynamic episodes ensure you're always in the know. Join us as we track the trends, spotlight emerging artists, and explore the cultural impact of today's music scene. Subscribe now and never miss a beat with "Music News Tracker." For more info https://www.quietperiodplease.com/

  1. 9H AGO

    Discover the Metal Underground's Hottest Drops and the K-Pop Empire's Latest Moves

    Hey listeners, Lenny Vaughn here, your bridge from dusty vinyl grooves to the digital haze, preaching the gospel of raw sounds over algorithm slop. In the last 24 hours, the metal underground's roaring with February's freshest drops—heavyblogisheavy hails Wildhunt's traddy prog-thrash stunner Aletheia, Exxûl's epic doom debut Sealed Into None blending heavy and power vibes, and Blackwater Holylight's post-rock gaze triumph Not Here Not Gone, where doom meets hypnotic buoyancy as Bearded Gentlemen Music raves. Chaoszine reports Cult of Luna locking in their 2026 summer run, hitting Inferno Festival in Oslo April 2, Roadburn in Tilburg, Hellfest in France, and ArcTanGent in Bristol with Julie Christmas—post-metal pilgrims, mark those dates before bots snatch the tickets. Over in K-pop empire-building, Music Business Worldwide details HYBE's earnings glow: Weverse flipped profitable, their US arm restructured with Ethiopia Habtemariam as President of Music, and BTS, all military service done, unleashes fifth album ARIRANG March 20 ahead of a record-shattering 82-show world tour starting April, Netflix-livestreamed no less. Country's buzzing too with Riley Green's Billboard history, while they ink South African star Tyla. Eurovision gets weird and wired—ITV announces YouTuber Look Mum No Computer, the Ramsgate synth wizard building Furby organs and flame keyboards, as UK's 2026 entry for Vienna, promising "synthesised" chaos per BBC brass. Pop-punk faithful, Frontview Magazine says New Found Glory's long-awaited Listen Up! drops February 20, their first full-length in six years. Industry shakes include Nikkei Asia on Sony's new tech tracking copyrights in AI tunes for songwriter payouts, and New Industry Focus confirming the EU greenlights UMG's Downtown Music buy despite backlash. Warner Music Group's surging 4.1% post-earnings on AI borders and superfan cash grabs, per Chronicle Journal, while Victoria Canal blasts music's misogyny and NDA gag culture in The Independent. Loudersound spotlights singles like Starbenders' propulsion-packed Summon My Heart and Earth Tongue's fuzz-witch Orbit Of A Witch from Dungeon Vision. From blackgaze to brutal death, the week's stacked for discovery. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe to keep the spirit alive. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For great Music deals https://amzn.to/3BPL8A7 Or check out these podcasts http://quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Uncover Vinyl-to-Streaming Sonic Gems: A Music Lover's Roundup

    Hey listeners, Lenny Vaughn here, spinning the threads from vinyl grooves to streaming chaos, bridging the beats that algorithms can't touch. Over the past 24 hours, the music world's buzzing with Valentine's vibes and fresh drops across the map. Interlochen Public Radio's Music by Request celebrated the holiday with listener picks like Kevin Lau's works, Giuseppe Verdi's classics, and Edward Elgar, featuring the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Gil Shaham, and Renée Fleming—pure archival gold keeping classical alive. In pop's global whirlwind, The Bias List rounded up February standouts: A*Teens' bombastic "Iconic" from Melodifestivalen, Agnes' sleek "Trigger," Emmy's crystalline "Sykt Fin," and Surferosa's long-awaited comeback "Holiday" after 17 years—retro cheese meets modern fire. Eurovision hopefuls shine too, with eMMa’s "Northern Lights," Luke Black's dark "Parasite," and Loreen's steady "Feels Like Heaven." Gaga echoes ripple through Ericka Jane's "Death Of Me," Magdalene's "DJesus," and Mileo's quirky "Frankenstein." Latin heat exploded as Marc Anthony launched his "VEGAS…MY WAY!" residency at Fontainebleau Las Vegas' BleauLive Theater on February 14, PR Newswire reports a sold-out triumph with pyro blasts, hits like "Valió la Pena," "You Sang to Me," and a bilingual "My Way" closer—powerhouse vocals had the crowd roaring. Hip-hop whispers grow louder around Jay-Z, as Ad-Hoc-News fuels speculation of a 2026 era with studio sightings, Roc Nation moves, and fan theories of anniversary shows blending "Empire State of Mind" with deep cuts—no confirmations yet, but Hov's silence screams something big. Metal heads, Louder highlights the 12 best new songs, from Nirvana retrospectives to proggy gems by Crown Lands and a cult band's jungle-born 90s epic. Twin Cities rocked Valentine's with Bad Bad Hats at First Avenue, Tchaikovsky at Orchestra Hall, and Cory Henry at the Dakota. Spotify's New Music Friday Canada spotlights Myles Smith, Niall Horan, Tame Impala, JENNIE, J. Cole, and more—diverse fuel for your next spin. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe to keep the raw discovery flowing. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For great Music deals https://amzn.to/3BPL8A7 Or check out these podcasts http://quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. 3D AGO

    New Music Roundup: Olivia Dean, Bruno Mars, and Deezer's AI Innovations

    Hey listeners, Lenny Vaughn here, spinning the raw truth on the music world from my vinyl-stacked bunker. In the last 24 hours, Billboard's Hot 100 chart dropped some heat—Olivia Dean holds strong at number two with "Man I Need," while Bruno Mars climbs to four with "I Just Might," scoring the biggest airplay gain. Don Toliver floods the lower ranks with fresh drops like "Secondhand" featuring Rema and "Rendezvous" with Yeat, both debuting at 29 and 30. Morgan Wallen stays country king with "I Got Better" at 23, but tracks from Myles Smith, KATSEYE, and even Prince's "Purple Rain" tumbled out. New Music Friday exploded yesterday—Charli XCX unleashes "Wuthering Heights" soundtrack vibes alongside her single "Always Everywhere," Brent Faiyaz drops "Icon" and "Other Side," and Central Cee freestyles "Iceman." Bleachers teases their May album with the soaring "you and forever," MUNA shares "Dancing on the Wall" from their upcoming LP, and Cold War Kids return with two fresh cuts. Albums like Angel Du$t's "COLD 2 THE TOUCH" and Worm's "Necropalace" hit Bandcamp hard, blending hardcore grit with melodic twists. The Indy Review shouts out Gogol Bordello, Hiss Golden Messenger, and They Might Be Giants blaming it on "Wu-Tang." Industry buzz? Bad Bunny re-signs with Rimas Entertainment per New Industry Focus, Britney Spears reportedly sells her catalog to Primary Wave, and UMG inks a global licensing deal with ClicknClear for choreographed sports tracks. AI chatter ramps up—Suno spars with Universal over licensing, Spotify eyes AI remixes amid deepfake drama, Jack Righteous reports. Deezer just launched Flow Tuner for hyper-personalized recs, and hires shake things up with NIVA and peermusic promotions. Looking ahead, Metacritic teases Charli XCX's full "Wuthering Heights," Chet Faker's "A Love For Strangers," and Bruno Mars' "The Romantic" next week. From punk revivals to pop anthems, the spirit's alive beyond the algorithms. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe to keep the vinyl soul burning. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For great Music deals https://amzn.to/3BPL8A7 Or check out these podcasts http://quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    2 min

  4. 4D AGO

    New Music Roundup: Tech-Metal, Pop-Electronic, and Grunge Blitz

    Hey listeners, Lenny Vaughn here, your bridge from dusty vinyl grooves to today's digital storm, preaching the raw soul of music over algorithm slop. It's New Music Friday, February 13th, and the drops are hitting hard across the board. Boolin Tunes hails Showing Teeth's blistering tech-metalcore single "Rip," with Addison's screams backed by Periphery drummer Matt Halpern and Zach Munowitz—pure chaos for the pit crowd. Knocked Loose unleashes "Hive Mind" featuring Denzel Curry on Pure Noise, while Angel Du$t goes cold on their post-hardcore album Cold 2 the Touch via Run For Cover. Over in pop-electronic territory, Charli XCX drops her Wuthering Heights soundtrack, Ásgeir's Julia, and Chet Faker's A Love For Strangers, as Metacritic's release calendar lights up. Converge's Love Is Not Enough pounds for the grind faithful, and Official Charts spotlights Cruz Beckham's tour-teasing "For Your Love," Perrie's valentines-ready "Woman In Love," and Jodie Harsh's euphoric "The Night Is Yours." Industry ripples: Spotify's ballooned to 750 million monthly users and 530,000 video podcasts, per Alan Cross, but King Gizzard's frontman Stu Mackenzie rips the platform on Galaxy Brain, yanking their catalog amid AI floods and "diet music" choking real art. UK electronic scene powers a £2.47 billion boom, Record of the Day reports, with free parties surging but mid-tier venues crumbling—North leading 93% growth. Fresh off Grammys glow on Feb 1, where Kendrick Lamar swept five including Best Rap Album for GNX, Bad Bunny nabbed Album of the Year for his Spanish-language stunner DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, and Olivia Dean took Best New Artist, per The Elm. No major blowups today, but eyes on upcoming heat like Mumford & Sons' Prizefighter and BlackPink's Deadline mini-album. Dig into these crates before the bots do. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more unfiltered fire. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For great Music deals https://amzn.to/3BPL8A7 Or check out these podcasts http://quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    2 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Unfiltered Music News: Bridging Gaps Where Algorithms Fear to Tread

    Hey, listeners, Lenny Vaughn here, spinning the raw truth from vinyl grooves to digital streams, bridging the gaps where algorithms fear to tread. In the past 24 hours, Broadway's buzzing with Michael Arden directing the world premiere of Sara Bareilles and Sarah Ruhl's musical The Interestings at Berkeley Rep, while The Lost Boys cast dropped videos of "If We Make It Through The Night" and a mashup of "Lose Yourself/Have To Have You." Over in the West End, Richard Kind joins The Producers for seven weeks, and Schmigadoon! adds McKenzie Kurtz, Isabelle McCalla, and Brad Oscar to its Broadway run. Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall, and Jack Sussman are set to produce the 79th Tony Awards, keeping theater's heartbeat strong. K-pop's February lineup explodes with BLACKPINK's 3rd mini-album DEADLINE, IVE's REVIVE+, ATEEZ, NCT subunits, and RIIZE's Japanese release, fueling global playlists. Neo-soul shines as Eric Roberson unleashes "Sweeter Than You" featuring Avery*Sunshine from his album Beautifully All Over The Place, a Valentine's vibe straight from the heart. RIAA gold and platinum certs rained down February 11: Bad Bunny's "Mia" feat. Drake hits gold, Moneybagg Yo sweeps with singles like "Wat3va I'm Wit," "Keep It Low" feat. Future, his album Hard To Love, and collabs with Glorilla, J. Cole, and Morgan Wallen; plus The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" certified anew. Industry shakes include Spotify's $11 billion payout to creators, demonetizing 2 billion fraudulent streams last year per Apple Music's VP, and Sound Royalties funding $135 million in creator contracts for 2025. But turbulence hits: KCRW lays off DJ legends Jeremy Sole and Jason Kramer amid funding cuts, hiring new blood like John Tejada and Peanut Butter Wolf to pivot toward AI-era discovery. Wasserman Music bleeds talent—Bethany Cosentino, Chappell Roan, Orville Peck bolt after CEO Casey Wasserman's Ghislaine Maxwell ties surface in DOJ files. AI battles rage, from Universal vs. Suno to the industry's flood of synthetic tracks. Rock fans savor February's reissues and live sets, while publishers sue Anthropic for $3 billion over piracy. Listeners, in this algorithm swamp, chase the real—raw voices, fresh cuts, live sparks. Thanks for tuning in, subscribe for more unfiltered spins. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For great Music deals https://amzn.to/3BPL8A7 Or check out these podcasts http://quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  6. 6D AGO

    The Black Keys' Peaches 'n Kream World Tour and the Shifting Landscape of the Music Industry

    Well folks, welcome back. I'm Lenny Vaughn, and we've got quite a bit brewing in the music world right now, so let's dive straight in. The Black Keys are back and they mean business. The legendary blues-rock duo just announced their Peaches 'n Kream World Tour, kicking off April 24th in Fort Lauderdale. This is in support of their forthcoming album Peaches, dropping May 1st via Easy Eye Sound and Warner Records. According to Vice and The Rock Revival, the band is hitting major cities across North America, Europe, and beyond through October. What's particularly interesting here is that the album was born from real struggle—Dan Auerbach was dealing with his father's esophageal cancer diagnosis when they headed into the studio. The result is what Auerbach describes as their most natural record since their 2002 debut, The Big Come Up. They recorded it live in one room with minimal overdubs, mixing it themselves for the first time since Magic Potion in 2006. The album features ten tracks including the single You Got To Lose, and supporting acts vary by city, all coming from Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound label roster. Now, shifting gears to the darker side of the industry. Multiple artists including Chappell Roan, Sylvan Esso, and Wednesday have announced they're leaving Wasserman Music following revelations that the agency's CEO Casey Wasserman exchanged emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein. According to Exclaim, this has sent shockwaves through the talent management world. What's particularly telling is that some artists want to leave but feel trapped by industry mechanics—they're bound to booking agents and realize these massive agencies control access to venues and streaming partnerships. Sleigh Bells and Automatic both acknowledged the impossibility of ethical choices in a system owned by what they called greedy, perverted power brokers. On the technology front, Spotify just reported record growth with 751 million monthly active users, marking their largest net gain in company history. The LA Times reports they gained 38 million monthly active users in 2025, and their Wrapped campaign engaged 300 million people globally with 630 million shares across 56 languages. Meanwhile, the California Copyright Conference is hosting a panel titled Is Sync Dead, exploring how fewer placement opportunities and AI music tools are reshaping the licensing landscape that independent artists once relied on as their golden ticket. That's what's moving in the music world right now. Thank you so much for tuning in. Make sure you subscribe for more industry insights and artist deep dives. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For great Music deals https://amzn.to/3BPL8A7 Or check out these podcasts http://quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  7. FEB 10

    Resurgence of Physical Music Formats and Authentic Experiences Captivates Listeners in 2023

    Well listeners, Lenny Vaughn here, and we've got quite the week unfolding in the music world. Let me walk you through what's been shaking across the industry. Sony Music just reported some seriously impressive double-digit revenue growth for the fourth quarter of 2025, and this matters because it signals something profound. We're seeing a resurgence in how people connect with music as tangible experience. Physical formats, merchandise, music publishing, all of it's surging. In an era where everything's streaming and algorithmic, there's something beautiful about listeners choosing to own their music again, to hold liner notes in their hands. Speaking of new music, February is absolutely packed. The country world is experiencing what you might call a golden moment with releases from Zach Bryan, Eric Church, and Megan Moroney all hitting shelves this month. But the really massive story is Bruno Mars making his grand return on February 27th with a full album after a decade away from solo work. The man's released a single already that's being called a ten out of ten, so expectations are sky high. You've also got Harry Styles and BTS dropping albums in March, marking BTS's return as a complete group after exploring solo ventures. That's the kind of cultural moment that transcends music. On the performance side, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show has gotten people talking, and not always gently. Jon Stewart took a humorous swing at the criticism, and honestly, it highlights something we keep seeing: music as battleground for broader conversations about representation and identity in America. That's the real power of performance. Meanwhile, the industry itself is celebrating milestones. Broken Bow Records just hit their 50th number one hit, and there's been a real emphasis on honoring female artists who've shaped country music, with 26 women being recognized for their impact on the genre. That recognition matters deeply. John Carter Cash is unveiling his first visual art exhibition called Dark Hallways on February 13th in Tennessee, reminding us that artistry doesn't stop at one medium. The Country Music Cruise raised nearly 58,000 dollars for the Country Music Hall of Fame, which speaks to how this community still values preserving and celebrating its history. What strikes me most about this moment is the balance we're seeing. We've got algorithmic dominance and streaming ubiquity, sure, but there's genuine hunger for substance, for ownership, for connection. Whether it's Sony's physical format resurgence or artists returning after years away or festivals raising money to preserve musical history, listeners are saying something clear: they want depth, legacy, and authenticity. That's the landscape right now, and it's one worth paying attention to. Thank you so much for tuning in. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next in the music world. This has been Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For great Music deals https://amzn.to/3BPL8A7 Or check out these podcasts http://quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  8. FEB 9

    Indie Scene Explodes with Fresh Drops: From Poland's MissCore to Canada's SquareHead

    Hey, listeners, it's Lenny Vaughn here, your bridge between the dusty grooves of vinyl and the endless scroll of today's beats, digging through the crates to keep the raw soul of music alive. In the last 24 hours, the indie scene exploded with fresh drops from From the Strait's Rundown—MissCore's "Domino" out of Poland crushes with soaring female vocals, ferocious growls, and a brutal takedown of societal illusions via razor riffs and pounding grooves. Germany's Quiet Girl unleashes "No Means No," a punk-metal ripper on consent and boundaries from their EP Don't Be Quiet, while Kamikaze's "X Me Out" brings riot grrrl energy with distorted guitars and dark synths off their debut The End. Canada's SquareHead goes "Petty In Pink" in alt rock flair, Switzerland's Mary Middlefield screams "Wake Up!" with thunderous drums and jagged indie bite, and Allegories deliver bleak shoegaze despair in "The Next Life," staring down nihilism without mercy. Over in albums, Omaha Buzz hails Ratboys' Singin' to an Empty Chair as a 2026 must-listen, poised to rocket them to indie stardom after The Window, joining Dry Cleaning and Mary Lattimore-Julianna Barwick elites. John Craigie's I Swam Here blends mellow Americana, folk, and jazz vibes, perfect for soulful drifts like Charley Crockett fans. Daphni's electronic Butterfly satisfies Four Tet cravings, Tigran Hamasyan's progressive jazz swings wild, and Mandy, Indiana's Urgh glitches into noisy extremes. Industry heat simmers as Observer spotlights Spotify's chokehold—Los Campesinos! reveal just 0.29p per stream on their 9.5m-streamed All Hell, dwarfed by Spotify bosses cashing £932m, demonetizing 88% of tracks under 1,000 plays, and flooding "lean-back" muzak to cut payouts while majors feast. Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX hype surges per Apple Music data, with Shazam spikes and radio spins peaking ahead of his halftime domination post-Grammys. Papa Roach kicks 2026 vulnerable with "Wake Up Calling" via Muskoka Radio. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe to stay spun on the real sounds cutting through the algorithm noise. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For great Music deals https://amzn.to/3BPL8A7 Or check out these podcasts http://quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Music News Tracker Stay in tune with the latest happenings in the music industry with "Music News Tracker." This podcast delivers up-to-the-minute news, exclusive interviews, and insightful analysis on all things music. From chart-topping hits to underground sensations, we cover the stories that matter most to music enthusiasts. Whether you're a fan of pop, rock, hip-hop, or electronic, our dynamic episodes ensure you're always in the know. Join us as we track the trends, spotlight emerging artists, and explore the cultural impact of today's music scene. Subscribe now and never miss a beat with "Music News Tracker." For more info https://www.quietperiodplease.com/

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