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Radio stations pull Arcade Fire’s music amid sexual misconduct allegations

Some North American radio stations have stopped playing the music of Arcade Fire after the rock band’s frontman, Win Butler, was accused of sexual misconduct.

Los Angeles Times

Arcade Fire: inside first concert since accusations of sexual misconduct against frontman Win Butler

The Canadian band made no mention of the allegations during their performance in Dublin – and many fans vocally maintained their support for Butler

The Guardian - UK

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver suspended and fined $10 million

Robert Sarver is banned from all NBA and WNBA events, facilities, and activities.

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Dublin Arcade Fire gigs to go ahead despite sexual misconduct claims against lead singer

Four people allege the indie rock band's frontman Win Butler behaved inappropriately and sent unwanted sexual messages to them between 2015 and 2020

Dublin Live

Arcade Fire's Dublin gigs to go ahead this week despite lead singer being accused of sexual misconduct

Another woman called Sarah said she was 23 in 2018 when Butler responded to her message about how much his music means to her. She said he sent explicit sexual videos which left her feeling “nervous and so ashamed”.

Irish Mirror

Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler accused of sexual misconduct

Win Butler, the frontman for Grammy-winning rock band Arcade Fire, has been accused of sexual misconduct by four people.

Los Angeles Times

From Clairo to Sugababes, and a bunch of Yeah Yeah Yeahs: autumn 2022’s essential music

Kid Cudi promises next-level treats, Lindsey Buckingham does trap, Benghazi synthpop hits the road, and the CBSO celebrates evolution with a Brett Dean premiere – here is the unmissable music of the next few months

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What I Learned as a Teenage Hip Hop Critic for Pitchfork

At seventeen, I spread the gospel of underground rap to a wider audience. But BIPOC music journalists are no longer afforded opportunities like mine

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Pitchfork Music Festival Day 3: The Roots liven a sometimes low-energy finale

Earl Sweatshirt, Noname struggle to stir the crowd at Union Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pitchfork Music Festival 2022: Day 3 Photo Gallery

The Roots, Toro Y Moi, Earl Sweatshirt, Noname perform during the Union Park fest’s final day, a day of mild temperatures and occasional rain.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 2: Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, Magdalena Bay, Karate — and a surprise appearance by Jeff Tweedy

The Wilco frontman joined Japanese Breakfast for duets on both bands’ songs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 1: The National, Tierra Whack, Dawn Richard, Spiritualized

The three-day festival in Union Park kicked off on a rainy Friday in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Julee Cruise: The whispery voice of David Lynch films

As well as providing the eerie theme song to Twin Peaks, the singer was a frequent collaborator with Lynch

The Independent UK

Afternoon Edition: May 12, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Pusha T releases McDonald’s diss track over alleged failure to pay for jingle

Rapper teams up with Arby’s and tells Rolling Stone it was inspired by McDonald’s underpaying him and his brother for I’m Lovin’ It

Chicago Sun-Times

The National, Mitski, The Roots among 2022 Pitchfork lineup

“This year’s lineup is a celebration of the rising indie class, and those who continue to pave the way for innovation,” said Puja Patel, editor in chief of Pitchfork.

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