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Sex Pistols Bail On Queen's Golden Jubilee Gig


Sex PistolsThe Sex Pistols have pulled the plug on a planned gig for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in London in June, according to Reuters. “They simply did not want to play that weekend and it will not go ahead,” said John Giddings, managing director of London-based music promotions company Solo, which is organizing the event, as quoted by Reuters. Instead, plans are in the works for the Sex Pistols to get together for another gig, possibly at London’s Crystal Palace National Sports Stadium on July 21, although nothing had been confirmed at press time. Over 2 million people have… Read more »

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Jimmy Eat World, Lil' Romeo, & Adema Get First Gold Records


Jimmy Eat World, Lil’ Romeo, and Adema were among the seven artists who received their first gold records from the Recording Industry Association of America in March. On the rock front, self-titled albums by Jimmy Eat World, Adema, and G. Love & Special Sauce and Default’s The Fallout reached the 500,000 mark. On the urban tip, R&B artist Keke Wyatt’s Soul Sista and pint-size rapper Lil’ Romeo’s self-titled debut met the half-million milestone, as did country singer-songwriter Chris Cagle’s Play It Loud. Jaheim was the only artist to score a first-time platinum award (for sales of 1 million) in March… Read more »

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Brit-Rockers Bush Changed 'Golden State' Art In Wake Of Terrorist Attacks


Not only did Brit-rockers Bush change the name of their current single “Speed Kills” to “The People That We Love” in wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., the band also scrapped the planned cover art for their new album, Golden State, which was released this week. Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale said that such changes were necessary. “We had a great cover plan, which was this plane,” he says. “It was a silhouette of a plane, which is so inappropriate now, and of course it would be a horrendous cover to have. But prior to those attacks,… Read more »

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Gorillaz Go Gold!


It’s official – America has finally gone ape! Virgin Records America is proud to announce that music fans across the United States have gone bananas over the debut record from Gorillaz. Since the group’s debut album was released on June 19, fans have flocked to record stores across the country to buy up over 500,000 copies of the record, earning the sketched supergroup its first gold album. For the week ending August 25, Gorillaz cracked the Top 20 with the album leaping from #21 to #16 with a bullet on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart. The album is expected… Read more »

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Eminem, Nelly Just The Latest Rappers To Strike Gold With Crew Cuts


Once a hip-hop artist achieves any semblance of success, expect to hear about it from his friends. More than simply brag about their platinum-selling homie, though, chances are they’ll rap with him on their own album. Within the last two months, collections from the Nelly-backed St. Lunatics and the Eminem-featured D12 have stormed into record stores. The Lunatics’ Free City debuted on the Billboard 200 albums chart at #3 on June 13, while D12 earned the #1 slot with Devils Night two weeks later. Many other hip-hop acts have turned the same trick, piggybacking a new act on the strength… Read more »

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'N Sync Still Spinning 'Pop' Gold


When the superstar pop vocal group ‘N Sync sat down to pick the songs for its upcoming album, the quintet found itself at odds with its record company. The Florida-based group, which has sold more than 25 million records worldwide since debuting in 1997, wanted to rock the boat with “Celebrity,” which is due in stores July 24. But Jive Records executives worried that too much change might make fans disinclined to buy, buy, buy like they have in the past. “They were like, ‘I don’t know. I don’t like that song. I don’t think you should go there. It’s… Read more »

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Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Staind, Linkin Park Among RIAA'S June Gold & Platinum Certifications


While living legends Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton earned their 21st gold certifications this month, younger acts, including Staind, Linkin Park, and Nelly Furtado, picked up their first platinum and multi-platinum albums, according to the RIAA’s June certifications list. McCartney’s latest gold (for 500,000 copies sold) record, as well as platinum (for 1 million sold) and double platinum, is for his Wings retrospective, Wingspan: Hits and History. (Albums are often certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum simultaneously.) Clapton’s new gold plaque is for Reptile. Though McCartney and Clapton are clearly running out of wall space to hang the plaques, Staind, Linkin… Read more »

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Broadside Want To Be “Someone You Need” On Raw New Offering


Following the release of their debut Thriller Records single “I Think They Know” and June’s “Warning Signs,” Broadside has revealed a bittersweet, raw new love song, “Someone You Need.” Lead singer Oliver Baxxter says of the release, “This song is for anyone who feels like they’re made of broken parts, aching to be wanted. It’s messy, it’s desperate, but it’s real.” Baxxter sings, “I wish I could somehow – feel complete/All that’s left are fragments of these dead-end dreams/I just wanna be someone you need.” Recently, Broadside revealed that they are part of the 2026 Slam Dunk Festival taking place… Read more »

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I See Stars Announce Massive 2026 Tour


Following the release of their latest record, THE WHEEL, in September, I See Stars have announced their album support SPIN THE WHEEL TOUR. While the band is gearing up to embark on an international run later this month, including stops in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, with support from Wind Walkers, elijah, and C V L T E, they will kick off their U.S. run in February 2026. The band has not announced support for their Stateside run yet. Presale tickets will be available starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8, with general on-sale beginning on Friday, October… Read more »

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Blame My Youth to Trousdale: New Songs To Listen To In September


Believe it or not, spooky season is here. The Halloween aisles are packed, the air feels just a little crisper, and the latest alternative, indie, and metal drops are setting the perfect vibe. Girl Tones deliver grit and groove, while Stain The Canvas brings darker tones on their high-energy release that fits right into your fall playlist. Looking for even more new music to fuel your haunted season? idobi Radio is your soundtrack for spooky season, delivering your favorite songs and the future of alternative. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did… Read more »

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