MusicFreaks - Music News https://music.nrgnews.net/ Music News Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:10:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://music.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/music-icon-512-150x150.png MusicFreaks - Music News https://music.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 iHeartMedia settles FCC payola probe at live music events https://music.nrgnews.net/iheartmedia-settles-fcc-payola-probe-at-live-music-events/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:10:31 +0000 https://music.nrgnews.net/iheartmedia-settles-fcc-payola-probe-at-live-music-events/ The Radio Trade-Off: iHeartMedia and the FCC Probe The music industry operates on a delicate balance of promotion and authenticity. When major media entities mix airplay, live performance, and commercial promotion, ensuring transparency is paramount. Recently, this dynamic came under intense scrutiny as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched an investigation into whether iHeartMedia engaged […]

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]]> Tour news: Slippers, Spoon SummerStage afterparty, Lou Barlow’s 60th Birthday Party, more https://music.nrgnews.net/tour-news-slippers-spoon-summerstage-afterparty-lou-barlows-60th-birthday-party-more/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:11:02 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8083/tour-news-slippers-spoon-summerstage-afterparty-lou-barlows-60th-birthday-party-more/ The music world is buzzing with movement and milestone celebrations this month, featuring everything from cross-country tours to legendary birthday tributes. Whether you’re chasing a band on the road or catching an unforgettable performance, there’s a lot of energy happening across the country. Currently, the indie scene is hitting the road with the LA-based band […]

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