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A tribunal at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has delivered a verdict in favor of the Prince Estate over Bang Energy, which tried to trademark “Purple Rain” by applying the phrase to their energy drinks, dietary supplements and sports beverages. Announcing their ruling in Prince Estate’s favor, the judges said the phrase “uniquely and…

Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck will be joined by actor Johnny Depp for a major part of his upcoming North American tour. Last month, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Beck had announced dates for the upcoming tour of North America. The fall tour will kick off on September 23 in Del Valle, Texas, and conclude…

Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member, vocalist and drummer for the 1960s pop-rock band The Monkees, has filed a lawsuit seeking access to an FBI file on the band. Dolenz filed a lawsuit against the FBI on Tuesday, August 30, demanding that the agency turn over all unredacted documents about his band collected during their…

The Rolling Stones have partnered with Nixon on a new two-part, limited capsule collection of timepieces, watch bands and other accessories in celebration of the iconic rock band’s 60th anniversary. The first part of the collection dropped on Tuesday, August 30, while the second edition arrives later this year. Pieces in the collection, produced in…

Justin Hayward has released a brand new single through BMG, titled “Living For Love.” “Living For Love” is the Moody Blues lead singer’s first release in more than two years and comes ahead of his ten-date U.K. tour in September. “I’m one of a generation that as teenagers, if we were lucky, were living just…

Daryl Hall & John Oates will reissue their 2003 album Do It For Love on vinyl in celebration its 20th anniversary. The first vinyl release of the pop rock duo’s 16th studio album is scheduled for September 30. It will be available on 2 LP and CD on gatefold digipak via BMG. Speaking about the…

Yungblud recently shared a new single, “Tissues,” from his new, self-titled third album. “Tissues samples” The Cure’s classic track, “Close To Me.” The self-titled third album was released via Locomotion Recordings/Polydor Records on Friday. Three other songs from the album – “The Funeral,” “Memories” and “Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today” – were previously released.…

A new official lyric video for Bob Marley & The Wailer’s “Exodus” debuted Wednesday on Bob Marley’s official YouTube channel. The new video for “Exodus” draws on shared histories, collective pain, and a cry for liberation, showing through rich visuals a parallel between the Biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt and…

The Cure recently shared a previously unreleased demo version of “Cut,” which will appear on the deluxe edition of their ninth album Wish, set drop on November 25. The Cure is set to release a 30th anniversary deluxe edition of 1992’s Wish. The reissue includes 24 previously unreleased tracks. Frontman Robert Smith said, “Cut was…

Nita Strauss recently released a new instrumental solo single, titled “Summer Storm,” from her upcoming second solo album. Speaking about the new release, the former Alice Cooper guitarist said, “Instrumental music is where my heart is, and ‘Summer Storm’ might be the song I feel captures my personal style the most: cathartic, driving and emotional.”…