Daily Music Headlines April 22, 2026

Blackpink’s Jennie 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.

Katseye 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.

Dave Mason 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.

Anthropic 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.

The Michael biopic starring Jaafar Jackson earned mixed reviews—praised for performances, criticized as incomplete. Opens Friday.

Drake announced ninth album “Iceman,” due May 15, revealed via a Toronto promo stunt. Project teased since 2024.

Walrus Audio launched Highpoint analog compressor pedal with VU meter, hi-pass filter, and detailed control set. Priced at $349.

EU court sided with Moses Pelham in a sampling case against Kraftwerk, ruling parody/pastiche exceptions can apply if new works are distinct. Major implications for sampling law.

Devin Townsend will release 24-track orchestral album “The Moth” on May 29, featuring Noord Nederlands Orkest. Long-gestating concept project on transformation.

Kacey Musgraves, Demi Lovato, and Miley Cyrus shared UFO experiences, describing sightings and interest in extraterrestrial phenomena.

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