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Muse are among the leading names on the line-up for Mallorca Live Festival 2022.Held at the Old Aquapark in the Calvià region of the Balearic island, this year’s event – which will be Mallorca Live’s fifth anniversary edition – will take place from June 24-26.Muse will headline the final night (June 26) of this year’s Mallorca Live, joining Christina Aguilera (June 25) and Spanish rapper C. Tangana (June 24) at the top of the bill.Elsewhere, the likes of Justice, Franz Ferdinand, Editors, Supergrass, Temples, Metronomy, The Blessed Madonna and Peggy Gou will also perform across the weekend.A post shared by MALLORCA LIVE FESTIVAL (@mallorcalivefes)“After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of a summer concert series, the festival returns to its traditional 3-day format and is ready to offer its most international edition,” a press release adds.“Mallorca Live Festival stays true to its eclecticism and is committed to bringing together the most relevant artists of the moment, alternating genres and origins, both Spanish and international, and continuing to bet on the local Majorcan music scene.”Tickets for Mallorca Live Festival 2022 are on sale now, and you can find those and more information about this year’s event here.

Muse have announced details of two intimate London shows raising money for charity – see all the details and how you can get tickets below.The band are set to release new album ‘Will Of The People’ on August 26 via Warner Records, and shared its first single ‘Compliance’ earlier this month.On May 9 and 10, they’ll play the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, with the shows raising money for a number of charities.At the first show, the band will support War Child and Médecins Sans Frontières’ relief efforts in Ukraine, while the second show will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Big Issue. Support at both dates comes from Razorlight.“We’re honoured to be able to play these shows over two nights for three outstanding organisations,” Muse said in a statement.

Metallica classic ‘Master Of Puppets’ in the style of Muse – watch the remarkable transformation below.In the new 19-minute cover, Andre Antunes turns the title track from the metal titans’ iconic 1986 album into a sci-fi opera worthy of Matt Bellamy and co.Playing bass, guitar and vocals, Antunes’ cover puts forward a convincing argument of what Metallica’s biggest hit would sound like if penned by Muse.Check it out below.Muse are set to release new album ‘Will Of The People’ on August 26 via Warner Records, and frontman Matt Bellamy has revealed what to expect from the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Simulation Theory’.“A pandemic, new wars in Europe, massive protests and riots, an attempted insurrection, Western democracy wavering, rising authoritarianism, wildfires and natural disasters and the destabilisation of the global order all informed ‘Will Of The People’,” Bellamy said of the new album at the time.“It has been a worrying and scary time for all of us as the Western empire and the natural world, which have cradled us for so long are genuinely threatened. This album is a personal navigation through those fears and preparation for what comes next.”“We’ve always tried to think outside the box,” Bellamy told Apple Music 1.

Muse have announced details of their new album ‘Will Of The People’ and shared their latest single, ‘Compliance’ – you can hear the track below.The Teignmouth trio returned to action in January with the track ‘Won’t Stand Down’, which was the first preview of the band’s forthcoming ninth studio LP – the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Simulation Theory’.Muse have now announced that ‘Will Of The People’ will be released on August 26 via Warner Records. Speaking about the record, which was produced by the band and recorded in LA and London, frontman Matt Bellamy explained in a statement that it is “influenced by the increasing uncertainty and instability in the world”.“A pandemic, new wars in Europe, massive protests and riots, an attempted insurrection, Western democracy wavering, rising authoritarianism, wildfires and natural disasters and the destabilisation of the global order all informed ‘Will Of The People’,” the guitarist said.“It has been a worrying and scary time for all of us as the Western empire and the natural world, which have cradled us for so long are genuinely threatened.

Liam Gallagher is set to release a recording of his Down By The River Thames livestream show as a new live album.The former Oasis frontman performed a special set on a barge as he travelled down the Thames in London in December 2020, when full-scale concerts were still prohibited under COVID lockdown laws.In a five-star review of the gig, NME wrote: “We’re missing fans, flares, hurled pints and crowd chants, but this is without doubt the next best thing.”Today (March 17) Gallagher confirmed that the “celestial” and “biblical” show will arrive on vinyl, CD, cassette and major streaming services on May 27 via Warner Records. You can pre-order/pre-save it here.“So here it is, the gig they said we could never pull off!” LG said in a statement. “As we were in lockdown, bored and depressed, rock ‘n’ roll came to save the day once again.”He continued: “It was a top night and a top gig and it’s captured here on record for you to all enjoy.” Check out the announcement post below.A post shared by Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher)The 16-song ‘Down By The River Thames’ show included Oasis classics such as ‘Supersonic’, ‘Champagne Supernova’, ‘Morning Glory’ and ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’, as well as cuts from Gallagher’s first two solo albums, ‘As You Were’ and ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.See the full album tracklist and its official cover artwork below.1. ‘Hello’2. ‘Wall Of Glass’3. ‘Halo’4. ‘Shockwave’5. ‘Columbia’6. ‘Fade Away’7. ‘Why Me? Why Not.’8. ‘Greedy Soul’9. ‘The River’10. ‘Once’11. ‘Morning Glory’12. ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’13. ‘Headshrinker’14. ‘Supersonic’15. ‘Champagne Supernova’16. ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’Gallagher is gearing up to release his third studio effort, ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, on May 27.

Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwal has signed a solo deal with Sony’s RCA Records, the label of Bring Me The Horizon, The Kid Laroi and Lil Nas X.Little Mix originally signed to RCA in 2018 after leaving Simon Cowell’s Syco, the label they signed to after winning The X Factor in 2011. According to Musicweek, Thirlwal will be staying with the label as she sets to launch her solo career, with an album apparently in the works.Jade Thirlwall has also signed with Full Stop Management, who look after fellow X Factor survivor Harry Styles.Last month fellow Little Mixer Leigh-Anne Pinnock signed with Warner Records, writing on Instagram that she was “so excited for what’s to come.Delighted to welcome Leigh-Anne Pinnock to the Warner Records family! ❤Sign up to her mailing list to hear about exciting news first!https://t.co/fWVbJLRFw0 pic.twitter.com/d1rNflQCIn— Warner Records UK (@warnerrecordsuk) February 2, 2022The various solo careers follow the news that Little Mix are set to take a break after their upcoming Confetti tour.On Twitter, alongside a behind-the-scenes video of the girls in action, the group shared: “We wanted to let you all know that after the Confetti tour in April/May next year we are going to be taking a break from Little Mix.”“We feel the time is right to take a break so we can recharge and work on some other projects.”They were also quick to affirm they are not splitting up, sharing they have plans for more tours and performances in the future.

EXCLUSIVE: Singer-songwriter and actress JoJo is joining the CW’s All American in a recurring role that is somewhat reminiscent of her real life.

Mike Wass Jenna Raine, who went viral on TikTok in 2021 with wide-eyed ballad “See You Later (10 Years),” has inked a deal with Warner Records and signed on with SB Projects. The 17-year-old’s major-label debut EP, also called “see you later (10 years),” arrives today. It includes a new version of the titular hit featuring JVKE and an equally optimistic new song “2%,” which references the percentage of high school sweethearts that end up getting married.“After hearing ‘See You Later (10 Years),’ I wanted to immediately know more about the young artist,” Warner Records co-chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck tells Variety.

Omar Apollo has announced his upcoming forth album, ‘Ivory’.The 16-track album is slated to release on April 8 via Warner Records. While the tracklist for ‘Ivory’ has not yet been revealed, it has been confirmed that the record will include previously released singles ‘Go Away’ and ‘Bad Life’ featuring Kali Uchis.The album will also include the newly released ‘Invincible’ featuring fellow singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar, which received a music video.

Warner Records UK has signed Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock to a solo record deal. This follows the group’s announcement that they are “taking a break” in December.Pinnock’s first solo material emerged just before Little Mix announced their hiatus, as part of the film ‘Boxing Day’, in which she played a pop star.

Congratulations are in order for Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock, who's signed a solo deal with Warner Records.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicBrazilian superstar Anitta has signed with UTA for worldwide representation in all areas excluding Brazil. She was previously with WME.At UTA, she will be represented by an all-star team that includes CEO Jeremy Zimmer, global head of music David Zedeck and Jbeau Lewis.Anitta is managed by Brandon Silverstein, founder and CEO of S10 Entertainment, and signed to Warner Records.“We are thrilled to work with Anitta and her team at S10,” said Zimmer. “She is a brilliantly talented and charismatic star with a keen sense of the entertainment business.

Audio Up, home to such audio programs as Stephen King’s “Strawberry Spring,” Michael Cohen’s “Mea Culpa” and the just-released Audible exclusive “Maejor Frequency,” is bolstering its executive ranks with the hiring of music supervision trailblazer PJ Bloom and label marketing veteran Christine Kauffman.Bloom (pictured at left) will serve as co-president of music, alongside John Ingrassia. Kauffman has been named executive VP, brand strategy and partnerships.Bloom’s resume includes, most recently, a nearly five-year run at Warner Records, where he served as SVP of film and television music and soundtracks, leading the label’s creative, marketing and licensing efforts in the music for screens space.

Ethan Shanfeld Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer Astn, who went viral on TikTok for his R&B remix of Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever,” has signed with Warner Records.The R&B breakout star, whose real name is Austin Sanders, dropped his debut EP as Astn, “Tell Your Friends,” in 2017. Today marks the release of his first song with Warner, titled “Gradually.”“The song poses the question: Is it more agonizing to see someone you love vanish from your life all of the sudden, or slowly detach from you over time?” Astn said in a statement.

Chris Willman Music WriterHow did Neil Young get Spotify to remove his entire catalog from the service? Not by taking it up with the service directly; the service had no obligation to give his personal wishes the time of day, although the DSP is not about to put its head in the sand when an important artist is publicly going on the anti-Spotify warpath. Rather, Young convinced his longtime label, Warner Records, to be the one to plead his case to the service, at which point there was little doubt that the rocker was going to get his way.So as the question arises of which artists might want to follow Young’s lead and ask to have their music removed, too, in light of Spotify continuing to be the home base for Joe Rogan’s campaign to provide COVID misinformation, there’s not much they can do it about unless the heads of the labels they’re signed to agree to take it to the mat with the DSP.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSpotify will remove Neil Young’s music from its platform, per his request, following his objections to Joe Rogan’s statements about the Covid-19 vaccine on his Spotify-hosted show. The music is expected to be removed later Wednesday.A rep for Spotify said in a statement to Variety: “We want all the world’s music and audio content to be available to Spotify users.

Neil Young has demanded that his music be removed from Spotify in protest at its Joe Rogan Experience podcast, which has been accused of spreading misinformation around COVID-19.It follows a recent open letter signed by more than 250 scientists and medics that stated that the Spotify exclusive podcast has “a concerning history of broadcasting misinformation, particularly regarding the COVID-19 pandemic”.That letter insisted that Spotify itself – as the distributor of the podcast – has responsibility here, because by distributing Joe Rogan’s tedious ramblings it is helping to “damage public trust in scientific research and sow doubt in the credibility of data-driven guidance offered by medical professionals”.Echoing a number of the specific criticisms contained in that letter, earlier this week Young penned his own note on the matter. Posted to – but subsequently removed from – the musician’s website, Young’s note addressed his manager Frank Gironda and the boss of his label, Tom Corson at Warner Records.He wrote: “With an estimated eleven million listeners per episode, JRE – which is hosted exclusively on Spotify – is the world’s largest podcast and has tremendous influence.

Chris Willman Music WriterWith no small assist from Adele, Columbia Records has made staying at the top of the charts look “Easy” — not just with her indomitable smash but major hits from the Kid Laroi and Lil Nas X, too. Between those three artists’ songs, Columbia has held onto the No.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorClaudia Butzky has been promoted to executive vice president of brand partnerships & sync for Warner Records. In her expanded role, Butzky will continue to lead the label’s brand partnership team while also overseeing the strategy for creative music placement and campaigns across film, television, gaming, sports and related platforms.

Earl Sweatshirt will kick off 2022 with the release of a new project called Sick! The 10-song release is scheduled for January 14 via Tan Cressida and Warner Records. Today's announcement is accompanied by a new song called “Tabula Rasa,” featuring Billy Woods and Elucid of Armand Hammer.

Freddie Gibbs has shared new song "Black Illuminati." The track is a collaboration with Jadakiss and comes ahead of Gibbs' major label debut album, forthcoming on Warner Records. Check out the "Black Illuminati" video above.

HBO’s 2021 documentary “Tina.” The Tony-winning stage adaptation of her biography, “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” debuted in 2018.Up next for Turner: her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist at the end of October. In partnering with BMG, the artist, who will remain signed with Warner Records, joins a wide-ranging roster of artists.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMike Chester has been upped to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Promotion & Commerce for Warner Records. According ot eh announcement, in his expanded role, Chester will continue to lead the label’s promotion department while also overseeing its strategy across streaming, digital, and commercial platforms and accounts.

JC Stewart has shared details of his new single Loud.

COVID-19 SUPPORT INTIATIVESIn partnership with Music For Nations, live music charity Stagehand has launched a new crowdfunding campaign raising money for live crew left without income during the pandemic.

Andra Day has shared her new single ‘Phone Dies’ – listen to it below.The track is the star’s fourth release of 2021 following three singles taken from the soundtrack of The United States vs. Billie Holiday.‘Phone Dies’ was produced by Anderson .Paak and was released today (April 16) via Warner Records.

Bebe Rexha is bringing on the heavy emotions.

iLoveMakonnen has released his surprise new solo album ‘My Parade’ – you can listen to the record below.The album is the Atlanta artist’s first release since his departure from Warner Records, with ‘My Parade’ being released via Timeless Magic and COR/TAN Records.“The ‘My Parade’ project is my first album being back in control over my art and creativity,” iLoveMakonnen said in a statement about the record, which you can hear below.

CJ has dropped his debut EP ‘Loyalty Over Royalty’ – you can listen to the release below.The Staten Island, New York rapper broke through last year with his single ‘Whoopty’, which peaked at #3 in the UK singles chart and #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. The track has already exceeded half a billion combined streams across the major streaming platforms.‘Loyalty Over Royalty’ has been released today (February 19) via CJ Music Group / Warner Records.

Warner Records last week signed a distribution deal with Whiteworld Music, the independent label owned by Puerto Rican musician Myke Towers.“Myke is a distinctive songwriter, powerful performer and incredible artist”, says Max Lousada, CEO of Warner Music’s recorded music division. “He’s not only an exploding Latin superstar, but he’s at the forefront of a new generation of global talent that’s transcending languages, crossing boundaries and disrupting genres.

CJ has dropped ‘BOP’, the follow-up to his break-out 2020 single ‘Whoopty’ – you can listen to the new track below.The New York drill rapper rose to fame last year after dropping ‘Whoopty’ in July, with the song – which has been streamed over 203 million times on Spotify – going on to peak at number three in the UK singles chart earlier this month.CJ, who is now signed to Warner Records, released his ‘Whoopty’ follow-up yesterday (January 26) in the form of ‘BOP’.Accompanied by a Alex and

Saweetie and Doja Cat have released their brand new song “Best Friend” and you can watch the music video right here!

Saweetie briefly released a new collaboration with Doja Cat this morning, which might seem like cause for celebration. But the track has seemingly been withdrawn after the singer accused her label, Warner Records, of putting it out earlier than planned, and not in its finished form.‘Best Friends’ went live on streaming and download services, only for Saweetie to tweet: “I am extremely disappointed in my label … for prematurely releasing a single I was so excited about.

Liam Gallagher has announced a new limited edition vinyl box set of his latest album ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.The former Oasis frontman released the record in September 2019, following on from his 2017 debut, ‘As You Were’.On November 27, a collector’s edition of the album will arrive via Warner Records. You can pre-order it now at Gallagher’s official website.The forthcoming collection contains 14 white 7” vinyl records housed in a hard case lift-off lid box.

Chris Willman Music WriterA project that has long been teased before and since Tom Petty’s death, “Wildflowers & All the Rest,” has finally found its place on the release schedule, with multiple configurations pulling together the rocker’s original 1994 album with a multitude of unreleased songs, alternate versions, live tracks and home demos.Four different editions of the long-awaited set will be released on Warner Records Oct.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterDigital talent management firm TalentX Entertainment has forged a partnership with Warner Records to create TalentX Records, which it claims is the first social media creative partner firm to enter into a joint venture with a record label.