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CMU’s weekly roundup highlights five new singles from diverse artists. Kelsey Lu returns with "Running To Pain," featuring collaborators Sampha, Kamasi Washington and Kim Gordon, positioning her upcoming album as a major release. Ed O'Brien, MRCY with Yazmin Lacey, Lime Garden, and CLT DRP each drop tracks that showcase melodic, jazz, indie, and rally‑ready sounds respectively. The selections underscore a surge in genre‑blending releases poised for streaming traction.
Manchester’s seven‑piece MLEKO have christened their eclectic sound “gub rock,” a tongue‑in‑cheek label that spans post‑punk, art rock, prog and neo‑folk. Their new seven‑minute single “Tom’s Tune” opens with pastoral guitar before erupting into distorted guitars, saxophone duels and choral...
Nottingham trio Bloodworm has been added to Suede’s seventeen‑date sold‑out tour after front‑man Richard Oakes spotted their live show. The band’s latest releases, “Bloodlust” and the gothic‑tinged “Alone In Your Garden,” showcase dominant basslines, echo‑laden guitars and vocals that recall...
Senator Richard Blumenthal released a Senate investigation report criticizing the Department of Justice’s settlement with Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary. The report argues the settlement—capping a $280 million fine and modest operational changes—demonstrates the Trump administration failed to protect consumers....
Snoop Dogg’s attempt to trademark the phrase “Smoke Weed Everyday” was rejected by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The office cited that the phrase is a common, informational lyric and that cannabis remains illegal under federal law, making the...
CMU Selects highlighted five standout releases this week, including James Blake’s independently issued album “Trying Times,” Violet Grohl’s grunge‑infused single “595,” Claudia Valentina’s dark‑pop track “GIRLY THINGS,” beabadoobee’s dreamy collaboration with The Marías, and Kim Gordon’s experimental album “PLAY ME.”...
UK recorded‑music wholesale revenue hit £1.57 billion in 2025, a 5% rise and the first time the market topped £1.5 bn. Growth was driven by a surge in new British talent, a rebound in physical sales—especially vinyl—and continued streaming dominance. However, subscription...
Olympia Vitalis, a West London vocalist with seven years of gospel‑choir experience, has dropped her debut single “Daze.” The track fuses gospel intensity, jazz harmonic restlessness, and hip‑hop rhythmic flair, echoing influences from Aretha Franklin to Nas. Lyrically, the song...
The London High Court has dismissed the criminal case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara (Liam Ó g Ó hAnnaidh), ruling that prosecutors failed to meet the six‑month deadline for issuing a written charge under the Terrorism Act 2000. The judges affirmed a lower‑court...
Snapper Music in London is hiring a full‑time Royalties Administrator to manage royalty calculations, statements, and payments for rights holders. The role offers an immediate start with comprehensive training and a hybrid work model after probation—four days in‑office and one...
London‑Paris quartet Tungz released the single “The Third Switch,” a synth‑driven track that captures the band’s evolving psychedelic‑funk sound. Despite vocalist Nicky Green’s move to France, the members have leveraged their distance to inject a new looseness into the music....
