This week's funniest and weirdest music news stories

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Taylor Swift smashes Beatles' record for fastest run of UK number one albums

Taylor Swift has broken the Beatles' 54-year record for the fastest run of three UK number one albums, reaching the mark in 259 days with her 2020 albums and re-recorded 'Fearless'.…

Andy Malt • 19 Apr 2021

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Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl launch Eazy Sleazy NFT in aid of grassroots venues

Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have launched an NFT auction for ownership of digital artwork tied to their single Eazy Sleazy, with proceeds going to grassroots venue charities in the UK and US.…

Andy Malt • 16 Apr 2021

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Arcade Fire release 45 minute instrumental track on Headspace

Arcade Fire have released a 45-minute instrumental track, Memories Of The Age Of Anxiety, exclusively on meditation app Headspace, which recently hired John Legend as Chief Music Officer.…

Andy Malt • 15 Apr 2021

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Lil Nas X tells fans Call Me By Your Name "may no longer be available" from today

Lil Nas X has warned fans that 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name)' may disappear from streaming services, after reports of playback issues, though the platforms say they are not removing it.…

Andy Malt • 14 Apr 2021

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MSCHF sells Pirate Bay and MegaUpload email addresses

Art collective MSCHF is selling email addresses on Pirate Bay, MegaUpload and other defunct-brand domains for $250 each as part of its Email Capsule Collection.…

Andy Malt • 13 Apr 2021

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K-pop music companies file complaint over new law they say only benefits BTS

The Korea Music Content Association has complained that a military service deferment amendment is so narrow it will effectively only benefit BTS, as eligibility requires a cultural merit award rarely given to young artists.…

Andy Malt • 12 Apr 2021

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Olly Alexander on going solo with Years & Years: "We didn't fall out, we're all mates"

Olly Alexander says Years & Years has effectively become his solo project after Emre Türkmen left the group, with bassist Mikey Goldsworthy still performing live.…

Andy Malt • 09 Apr 2021

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Akon announces plans for second Akon City

Akon has been approved to build a satellite city on one square mile of land in Uganda, following his planned Akon City in Senegal, with tourism and infrastructure among stated priorities.…

Andy Malt • 08 Apr 2021

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Satan Shoes maker responds to Nike lawsuit - it's all just "conceptual art"

MSCHF has responded to Nike's lawsuit over the Satan Shoes, describing the modified trainers as conceptual art, as a judge indicated he is likely to issue an injunction against their sale.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Apr 2021

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Glastonbury or Eurovision? The nation decides

Glastonbury's livestream is scheduled on Eurovision final night, with four timed streams to cover global time zones and headliners including Coldplay.…

Andy Malt • 01 Apr 2021

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FKA Twigs thanks Lil Nas X for acknowledging video inspiration

FKA Twigs has thanked Lil Nas X for acknowledging the inspiration her 'Cellophane' video gave to his 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name)' video, after director Andrew Thomas Huang raised the similarities.…

Andy Malt • 31 Mar 2021

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Nike launches lawsuit over Lil Nas X's Satan Shoes

Nike has sued MSCHF over its Satan Shoes, a customised Air Max 97 collaboration with Lil Nas X, arguing the unauthorised product damages its brand and creates confusion.…

Andy Malt • 30 Mar 2021