Music notes: Gracie Abrams, Flavor Flav and more

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Gracie Abrams brought out Swedish pop icon Robyn for a duet of “Dancing on My Own” at Lollapalooza Thursday. Gracie thanked Robyn on Instagram, writing, “Watching you walk out on stage in those cherry red heels with the hair and the

Halsey celebrating 10th anniversary of ‘Badlands’ with new vinyls

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UMe/Astralwerks Halsey is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Badlands. The singer will be releasing three new vinyls – Badlands Decade Edition, Badlands: Live from Webster Hall and Badlands: Anthology – on Aug. 29 to commemorate the milestone.  The Decade Edition vinyl is reimagined and

New Music Friday: Reneé Rapp, Zara Larsson and more

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Reneé Rapp’s sophomore album, Bite Me, is out now. The 12-track collection features the previously released tracks “Mad,” “Why is She Still Here?” and lead single “Leave Me Alone.” Reneé kicks off her Bite Me North American tour on

Hippie sandal mecca to become ergonomic-furniture museum

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An eye-catching Novato building is going from calceology to ergonomics. The egg-carton designed campus that formerly housed footwear-giant Birkenstock is planned as the future home of a museum dedicated to the works of Ray and Charles Eames,

Chappell Roan takes fans on a ride with ‘The Subway’

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Amusement / Island Records Chappell Roan has already had quite the ride with “The Subway,” her new song out now. The singer reflects on the journey in an Instagram post Friday, writing, “I’m very proud of this song & what a journey

Demi Lovato launches new dance-pop era with ‘Fast’

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Daniel Sachon Demi Lovato is going full speed into her new era. The singer released her new dance-pop song “Fast” on Friday, along with a music video. It’s the first taste of Demi’s upcoming ninth studio album, which will be her