Original Pavement Drummer Was 70 – Billboard

[ad_1] Gary Young, the original drummer of ’90s indie rockers Pavement, has died at age 70. “Gary Young passed on today,” Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus posted Thursday (Aug. 17) on X (formerly Twitter). “Gary’s pavement drums were ‘one take and hit record’…. Nailed it so well. rip.” Matador Records, which released Pavement’s beloved 1992 debut … Read more

LiveOne To Spin Off PodcastOne, List Stock on Nasdaq – Billboard

[ad_1] LiveOne will capitalize on the booming podcast industry by spinning off its PodcastOne business as a standalone entity through a dividend to shareholders as of August 28, the company announced Thursday. PodcastOne shares were approved for listing on the Nasdaq exchange on Monday (Aug. 14) and will begin trading under the “PODC” symbol on … Read more

Quavo’s Assistant Sues Venue Where Takeoff Was Killed Over Injuries – Billboard

[ad_1] Quavo‘s assistant, who was one of three people wounded in the November 2022 shooting in Houston that killed Migos rapper Takeoff, filed a lawsuit against the venue Wednesday (Aug. 16) for failing to provide adequate security, screening or emergency assistance before or after the incident. Joshua Washington, who was working as Quavo’s personal assistant … Read more

Stream It Now – Billboard

[ad_1] Calling all RBD fans! The Mexican pop group has unleashed their new single “Cerquita De Ti,” which comes just days before kicking off its highly anticipated reunion tour on Aug. 25 in El Paso, Texas. The track starts off with a melancholic piano note that then meets a subtle dembow beat for an explosive … Read more