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Maggie Rogers has announced a new album called Don’t Forget Me.

The third studio effort from the “Want Want” artist will arrive on April 12. You can listen to its title track now via digital outlets.

“I wanted to make an album that sounded like a Sunday afternoon,” Rogers shares. “Worn in denim. A drive in your favorite car. No make up, but the right amount of lipstick. Something classic. The mohair throw and bottle of Whiskey in Joan Didion‘s motel room. An old corvette. Vintage, but not overly Americana.”

She adds, “I wanted to make an album to belt at full volume alone in your car, a trusted friend who could ride shotgun and be there when you needed her.”

Don’t Forget Me is the follow-up to 2022’s Surrender. Here’s the track list:

“It Was Coming All Along”
“Drunk”
“So Sick of Dreaming”
“The Kill”
“If Now Was Then”
“I Still Do”
“On & On & On”
“Never Going Home”
“All the Same”
“Don’t Forget Me”

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A who’s who of big-name guitarists are teaming up on an upcoming all-star charity single from Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler.

The track titled “Going Home (Theme from Local Hero)” features over 60 different artists, including Slash, Rage Against the Machine‘s Tom Morello, Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones‘ Ronnie Wood, Pink Floyd‘s David Gilmour, The Who‘s Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen, Queen‘s Brian May, Joan Jett and the late Jeff Beck.

Additionally, you’ll hear The Who‘s Roger Daltrey on harmonica, Beatles legend Ringo Starr on drums and Sting on bass.

As if that wasn’t enough, the single artwork was designed by Sir Peter Blake, who co-created the iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band cover.

“Going Home (Theme from Local Hero)” is due out on March 15 and is available to preorder now. You can check out a 15-second teaser now via YouTube.

Proceeds from “Going Home (Theme from Local Hero)” will benefit Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.

The original song was featured in the 1983 film Local Hero, which starred Burt Lancaster. Knopfler wrote the score for the film, earning him a BAFTA nomination. The tune, which is played before every Newcastle United soccer match, was Knopfler’s first solo single.

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Chino Moreno‘s Deftones side project Crosses has premiered the video for “Big Youth,” a track off their new album, Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.

The clip switches between black-and-white and color as it superimposes footage of Moreno and bandmate Shaun Lopez performing over a collage of different images. It also features an appearance from Run the Jewels rapper El-P, who guests on the song.

You can watch the “Big Youth” video streaming now on YouTube.

Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete., the first Crosses album in nine years, dropped in October. It also includes a collaboration with The Cure‘s Robert Smith.

 The Deftones side project is currently on a North American headlining tour.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.) 

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They were first announced as a Billboard Women in Music award recipients, but now, the publication reveals Victoria Monét and Tems will be performing at the show, too. 

Monét, the recipient of the Rising Star Award, and Tems, who’s recognized as the Breakthrough Honoree, will take the stage to play some of their hits at this year’s event, which is hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross.

They’ll join previously announced honoree Ice Spice, who’ll receive the Hitmaker Award.  

Past honorees of Billboard Women in Music Awards, a ceremony honoring female powerhouses who are shaping the music landscape, include SZA (2023), Cardi B (2020), Beyoncé (2009) and Ciara (2008). 

Awards will be presented March 6 at the YouTube Theater in Hollywood Park; fans can stream the show on March 7 at 8 p.m. ET on billboardwomeninmusic.com.

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Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has enlisted an A-list lineup of musicians for a new charity single benefiting Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. 

The tune, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),” features over 60 guest artists, including the late Jeff Beck in his final recording before his January 2023 death.

Other guitarists on the song include The Who’s Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, Queen’s Brian May, Rush’s Alex Lifeson, Joan Jett, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, Eagles’ Joe Walsh, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello and The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood.

Also featured on the track is The Who’s Roger Daltrey on harmonica, Ringo Starr and son Zak Starkey on drums and Sting on bass

“What I really want to do, more than anything else, is just to thank each and every one for this sterling response. I really had no idea that it was going to be like this,” Knopfler said, adding, “I think what we’ve had is an embarrassment of riches, really. The whole thing was a high point.”

Knopfler has shared a short tease of the track ahead of its March 15 release. It will feature cover art designed by Sir Peter Blake, known for his work on The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, two albums by The Who and more.

“Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” is available for preorder now.

The song was originally featured in the 1983 film Local Hero, which starred Burt Lancaster. Knopfler wrote the score for the film, earning him a BAFTA nomination. The tune, which is played before every Newcastle United soccer match, was Knopfler’s first solo single.

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It may be no surprise that Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour was named Major Tour of the Year at the 35th annual Pollstar Awards, held February 7 in LA. After all, it’s the highest-grossing tour of all time and the first ever to earn more than $1 billion. But other tours were honored as well.

Pink‘s Summer Carnival Tour was named Pop Tour of the Year, while one of her opening acts, Brandi Carlile, won the award for Support/Special Guest of the Year. Beyoncé‘s Renaissance World Tour was named R&B Tour of the Year, and Post Malone — who appears on Taylor’s upcoming album — won Hip-Hop Tour of the Year for his If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour.

Morgan Wallen won Country Tour of the Year for his One Night At A Time tour, while U2‘s spectacle at The Sphere, Las Vegas was named Residency of the Year. Jelly Roll was named New Headliner of the Year.

Also at the event, Jon Bon Jovi received the Milestone Award in honor of Bon Jovi‘s 40th anniversary.

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Learning to play the guitar was very much a self-taught endeavor for Warren Zeiders.

The journey, as he recalls, involved a popular video game, movies and YouTube video tutorials.

“I grew up playing Guitar Hero and you know, watching the movies growing up, you see how the guy who can sing and play guitar always somehow wins the ladies. So that was a big thing for me growing up,” Warren says.

“I picked up a guitar in about 5th, 6th grade. I took a couple lessons, but I was so focused on athletics. One thing led to another. It was more or less just something I picked up every once in a while,” the Pennsylvania native recounts. “Most of the stuff is very much so self-taught when it comes down to just watching YouTube videos. YouTube is a great tool. So, yes, pretty much self-taught.”

Warren’s currently #3 on the country charts with his debut single, “Pretty Little Poison.”

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The Black Keys are releasing a cover of the soul classic “I Forgot to Be Your Lover.”

The track will premiere on Friday, February 9 — “Just in time for Valentines,” the duo notes. You can check out a preview now via The Black Keys’ Facebook.

“I Forgot to Be Your Lover” was originally recorded in the ’60s by William Bell. It was later covered in the ’80s as “To Be a Lover” by Billy Idol.

The Black Keys’ version will appear on their upcoming album, Ohio Players, due out April 5. Ohio Players also includes the lead single “Beautiful People (Stay High).”

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