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HITS LIST IN BLOOM
From the desert to the sea (4/15a)
ON THE COVER:
AARON BAY-SCHUCK
AND TOM CORSON
Bunny's hoppin' again. (4/15a)
DESERT HEAT:
PAUL TOLLETT
The cat in the hat is calling the shots. (4/15a)
THIS HITS PHOTO GALLERY IS WANDERING IN THE DESERT
Photographic proof of the weaselfest (4/15a)
THE COUNT: SUPERSTARS TO SURPRISE AT COACHELLA?
The latest tidbits from the vibrant live sector (4/12a)
THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
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HITS LIST IN BLOOM
From the desert to the sea (4/15a)
ON THE COVER:
AARON BAY-SCHUCK
AND TOM CORSON
Bunny's hoppin' again. (4/15a)
DESERT HEAT:
PAUL TOLLETT
The cat in the hat is calling the shots. (4/15a)
THIS HITS PHOTO GALLERY IS WANDERING IN THE DESERT
Photographic proof of the weaselfest (4/15a)
THE COUNT: SUPERSTARS TO SURPRISE AT COACHELLA?
The latest tidbits from the vibrant live sector (4/12a)
THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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4/15/24

The co-heads of a red-hot and fully resurgent Warner Records grace the cover of this issue, having also granted us—likely to their eternal regret—an in-depth interview.


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Manet, Spring
4/15/24

Spring 2024 is a Manet-splendored season, given the annual pilgrimage to Coachella; hotly anticipated new longplayers from Billie, Tay, Future & Metro, Cole and Tiller; and Nipper in heat, while Aaron & Tom shield themselves from the sun with the latest issue of HITS.

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Paul-Tollett
4/15/24

With Coachella 2024 underway and once again dominating biz conversation, Goldenvoice boss and festival overlord Paul Tollett is once again in the spotlight—and on the contents page of our latest print issue.


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4/15/24

J Balvin and Will Smith, Doja Cat and 21 Savage, A$AP Rocky and Teezo TouchdownCoachella's first weekend wrapped with just enough festival magic to tide us over until it returns next weekend.


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The Nightfly
4/15/24

Karen Glauber scolds Alt PDs for their “unwillingness to play much new music,” including Marcagi, Mitski and Vampire Weekend, in her latest Post Toasted column. “If I programmed a radio station,” she writes, “I’d feature currents, both new and tested, and do whatever I had to do to set up the next generation of listeners.” Let ’em have it, KG.

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4/15/24

For the title track on Future & Metro Boomin's just-released LP, WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU, the chart-topping duo tap The Weeknd to add some angelic vocals. The trio's video features model-actress Winnie Harlow.


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4/15/24

Interscope Capitol Labels Group's Coachella celebration in Palm Springs on 4/13 was a classic combination of executive heaviness and casual attire.


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4/15/24

Day 2 at Coachella was a literal whirlwind—the gusts kicked up enough dust to challenge even the most seasoned festivalgoers. Now let's dive into some highlights, including No Doubt, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Billie Eilish and...


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4/11/24

The Warner Records co-bosses go on the record with writer Craig Marks about their impressive chart run and the road that brought them here.


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Billie Eilish
4/15/24

During a recent chat with Apple Music, the Darkroom/Interscope artist shared a 14-second snippet of music from her forthcoming album, Hit Me Soft and Hard.


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4/15/24

UMG and Verve Label Group have partnered with the Captain Planet Foundation to enhance the gardens at Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS). Pictured are BUGS' Laura Karlen and Julia John, CPF's Marty Ordman, BUGS' Susan Tenner, Verve's Jamie Krents, CPF's LaTyra Noland and sixth graders from BUGS.


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4/15/24

Future & Metro Boomin's WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU will be the top debut on this week's chart. It's the sequel to their previous chart-topper.


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4/15/24

The IFPI has a new CEO: Victoria Oakley, who joins from global strategic communications and advocacy consultancy Portland.


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yummy, James
4/15/24

James and Mark Knopfler are battling it out for this week’s U.K. Official Albums #1. Over on singles, Hozier is set for a second week at the top.


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4/15/24

Pictured backstage at Coachella supporting K-pop giants LE SSERAFIM, whose fans took over social media while the Source/HYBE/Geffen quintet took over the Sahara tent on Saturday, are (back) Source/HYBE GM Joo Young Kim, AEG Presents President of Global Touring Rich Schaefer, SVP, Global Touring, Michael Harrison and SVP, Global Touring, Kelly Stelbasky with (front) 'FIM members Huh Yun-Jin, Hong Eun-chae, Kazuha, Kim Chae-won and Sakura.


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4/15/24

Our latest Vibe-Raters roundup sees the addition of 10K Projects breakout Artemas and Nashville indie newcomer Tucker Wetmore. They join buzzing acts poised to break like Warner’s Dasha, Partisan’s Cigarettes After Sex and…

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CivilWar
4/15/24

Distributor A24 tops the nation’s box office for the first time as Alex Garland’s Civil War pulls in an estimated $25.7m in its opening weekend.


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EA Partnership Group Photo 2024 (Photo Credit  WCM)
4/15/24

Warner Chappell Music has entered into an exclusive publishing agreement with Electronic Arts to administer music across its library. WCM will also tap its pool of songwriters and producers to work on new music projects with EA.


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RSD2024
4/15/24

If the idea of rising early on 4/20 and schlepping to a record store to join the hordes gathered for Record Store Day exclusives is unappealing, Discogs is offering a global shopping alternative.


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