{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67cf07a2de20851680b82124/69e8cf811e5fb1ae467c0bef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Daily Music Headlines April 22, 2026","description":"<p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2026/04/blackpink-jennie-releases-new-track-apple-beats-1236866877/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blackpink’s Jennie</a> released a new track tied to an Apple Beats campaign for Beats Solo 4 (Onyx Black), featuring Jennie-inspired design elements. Launch set for April 24. Second Beats collab following 2025’s Ruby Red edition.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katseye-2026-american-music-awards-1235551750/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Katseye</a> will perform at the 2026 American Music Awards (May 25), with nominations for New Artist, Best Music Video, and Breakthrough Pop Artist. Recently played Coachella as a five-piece.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://blabbermouth.net/news/traffic-co-founder-dave-mason-dead-at-79\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dave Mason</a> died at 79. Retired from touring in 2025 due to health issues. Career spanned six decades, including “Feelin’ Alright” and work with Jimi Hendrix and Paul McCartney.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.billboard.com/pro/anthropic-claude-ai-music-lawsuit-argues-fair-use-finding/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Anthropic</a> argues its Claude chatbot training on song lyrics is fair use, calling it transformative with no proven market harm. Case reflects broader industry fight over AI and copyright.</p><p><br></p><p>The <a href=\"https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/188481/Michael-Jackson-biopic-fails-to-impress-critics\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michael</a> biopic starring Jaafar Jackson earned mixed reviews—praised for performances, criticized as incomplete. Opens Friday.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://variety.com/2026/music/news/drake-iceman-album-release-date-1236632841/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Drake</a> announced ninth album “Iceman,” due May 15, revealed via a Toronto promo stunt. Project teased since 2024.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/walrus-audio-highpoint-analog-optical-compressor-pedal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Walrus Audio</a> launched Highpoint analog compressor pedal with VU meter, hi-pass filter, and detailed control set. Priced at $349.</p><p><br></p><p>EU court sided with <a href=\"https://www.musicradar.com/artists/kraftwerk-copyright-battle-rages-on-as-court-of-justice-of-the-eu-delivers-landmark-ruling\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Moses Pelham</a> in a sampling case against Kraftwerk, ruling parody/pastiche exceptions can apply if new works are distinct. Major implications for sampling law.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://blabbermouth.net/news/devin-townsend-shares-new-single-home-at-night-from-upcoming-orchestral-metal-opus-the-moth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Devin Townsend </a>will release 24-track orchestral album “The Moth” on May 29, featuring Noord Nederlands Orkest. Long-gestating concept project on transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>Kacey Musgraves, Demi Lovato, and Miley Cyrus shared <a href=\"https://www.billboard.com/lists/ufos-aliens-musicians-list/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UFO experiences,</a> describing sightings and interest in extraterrestrial phenomena.</p><p><br></p><p>Billboard Hot Soundtrack Albums:</p><ol><li>Kpop Demon Hunters</li><li>Moana (491 weeks)</li><li>Purple Rain (757 weeks)</li><li>Frozen: The Songs</li><li>Twisters: The Album</li></ol><p>Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: <a href=\"http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord</a></p><p>Produced by Hammond Chamberlain</p>","author_name":"Subrilliant LLC"}