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TOP 20: TYLER #1 FOR SECOND WEEK

Columbia's Tyler, the Creator will hold onto the #1 spot in a landslide, while Generation Now/Atlantic’s Lil Uzi Vert and Fiction/Capitol’s The Cure are expected to...

NOISEMAKERS:
MOVIN' & SHAKIN'

In our latest roundup, we present eight more stars of tomorrow from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good.

NEAR TRUTHS:
JELLY’S ROLE

BBR/Republic’s Jelly Roll, who recently scored a #1 chart debut with his album Beautifully Broken, has sparked considerable Grammy buzz as his music and brand prove both resonant and culturally relevant.

RAINMAKERS 2024: LONG MAY THEY REIGN

RAINMAKERS, our compilation of conversations with top industry players, will be arriving on desks and doorsteps within weeks. The latest volume carries forward our tradition of…

NEAR TRUTHS: OF MICE AND MEDIA

I.B. weighs in on new plateaus for Tyler, the Creator and Gracie Abrams and the huge new Disney-Grammy deal.

ON THE COVER:
CHARLI XCX

Atlantic pop phenom Charli xcx has had an extraordinary year, scoring not only chart success but pop-cultural ubiquity with BRAT, the green-tinted artwork of which practically became a byword of its own as Grammy buzz grew. The British star subsequently released a hot remix album, the drolly titled Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat.

OF PONIES, PRINCESSES AND UNICORNS: CHAPPELL'S SNL TRIUMPH AND BEYOND

Chappell Roan’s stardom—and likely impending superstardom—has been evident for some time. Even so, her SNL appearance solidified her status as...

BELIEVE IT: UMG, ABKCO, CONCORD SUE BELIEVE, TUNECORE

A copyright infringement suit has been filed against Believe and Tunecore on behalf of UMG, ABKCO and Concord. The suit alleges...

QUINCY JONES,
1933-2024

Quincy Jones, one of the most important figures in modern music, died 11/3 at the age of 91 at his home in Los Angeles. No cause was provided.

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GRAMMY CHEW: LAST GUESSES FOR THE BIG 4

11/1/24

TOP 20: TYLER #1 FOR SECOND WEEK

11/6/24

NOISEMAKERS:
MOVIN' & SHAKIN'

11/6/24

In our latest roundup, we present eight more stars of tomorrow from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good.
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NEAR TRUTHS:
JELLY’S ROLE

11/6/24

Featured Video

Megan Moroney, "Am I Okay?"

The Sony Music Nashville/Columbia star offers a playful take on the searching inventory one sometimes undertakes in the wake of romantic disappointments. There is also, you may have noticed, a lot of blue in this clip for the title track from her sophomore album. Oh, and if you're wondering if we're okay, we are not.

MBW SALUTES PLATT AS INTERNATIONAL EXEC OF THE YEAR

11/6/24

Sony Music Publishing Chairman/CEO Jon Platt had a good reason to skip town yesterday, as he was honored as International Executive of the Year at Music Business Worldwide's Music Business U.K. Awards in London.
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Q IS EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IS Q: QUINCY JONES REMEMBERED

11/6/24

In honor of the great Quincy Jones, who left us this on 11/3, we celebrate one of the most important figures in modern music with this selection from our Black History Month special.
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GRACIE'S "TRUE" VICTORY

11/6/24

Gracie Abrams is seeing some impressive chart action this week, with "That's So True" landing at #1 on Spotify USA.
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RAINMAKERS 2024: LONG MAY THEY REIGN

11/6/24

RAINMAKERS, our compilation of conversations with top industry players, will be arriving on desks and doorsteps within weeks. The latest volume carries forward our tradition of…
Read More

BELIEVE IT: UMG, ABKCO, CONCORD SUE BELIEVE, TUNECORE

11/5/24

A copyright infringement suit has been filed against Believe and Tunecore on behalf of UMG, ABKCO and Concord. The suit alleges...
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OASIS BRINGING REUNION TOUR TO SOUTH AMERICA

11/6/24

As expected, reunited Brit rockers Oasis will bring their instantly sold-out reunion tour to South America next November, in the form of five stadium shows. Get those cervezas and cervejas on ice!
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OF PONIES, PRINCESSES AND UNICORNS: CHAPPELL'S SNL TRIUMPH AND BEYOND

11/5/24

Chappell Roan’s stardom—and likely impending superstardom—has been evident for some time. Even so, her SNL appearance solidified her status as...
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SONY'S ILEY HONORED AT MUSIC INDUSTRY TRUSTS

11/5/24

With a little help from Mark Ronson and Paloma Faith, Sony U.K. Chairman and CEO Jason Iley was honored at the Music Industry Trusts ceremony in London 11/4 in recognition of his three-decade career in music.
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A RECAP OF RADIO ADD RECAPS

11/5/24

Arista puts David Damiano's "Born With a Broken Heart" atop the Pop add board, while ICLG has the #1 Most Added track at Rhythm with Snoop Dogg's "Gorgeous” f/Jhené Aiko and Parlophone/Atlantic’s Coldplay takes top honors at Modern Rock with “All My Love.”
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TAG, THEY'RE IT! SHAZAM'S BIGGEST MOVERS

11/6/24

Rap dominates the Top 5 this week, with two cuts from Tyler, the Creator's chart-topping album, Chromakopia, landing at #1 and #4.
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ROAD DIARY: UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE BOSS’ TOUR

11/4/24

If you’re looking for a lift at this fraught moment, jump on Hulu and feast your eyes and ears on Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band as director Thom Zimny takes viewers backstage throughout the Boss’ bountiful 2023-24 tour.
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BIG RED #1: COLUMBIA

11/4/24

Team Columbia is feeling particularly festive at the moment, thanks to #1 and #2 chart debuts by Tyler, the Creator and Halsey, respectively. Meanwhile, Big Red is also enjoying heat with breakouts JENNIE and Addison Rae, not to mention Hozier’s monster smash, which is highly touted for Grammy love. It’s all enough to warm the label crew’s hearts as the fall weather turns crisp.
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DOLGIN TO LEAD DIGITAL AT ATLANTIC MUSIC GROUP

11/4/24

In the first major hire of the Elliot Grainge era at Atlantic Music Group, the company has named Alana Dolgin president of Digital Marketing.
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QUINCY JONES,
1933-2024

11/4/24

Quincy Jones, one of the most important figures in modern music, died 11/3 at the age of 91 at his home in Los Angeles. No cause was provided.
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THOMPSON EXITS BIG LOUD ROCK

11/4/24

Our longtime pal Greg Thompson has exited Big Loud Rock. We'll have updates on his next chapter as they come in, but in the meantime you can reach him at…
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U.K. MIDWEEKS: THE CURE'S SONGS SET FOR #1

11/4/24

With Songs of a Lost World, The Cure is heading for its first U.K. Official Albums #1 in 32 years. The singles midweek update, meanwhile, finds Gigi Perez facing strong competition for the top spot.
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