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Taylor Swift to launch Home DJ series on SiriusXM Hits 1 channel

SiriusXM announced today that global superstar Taylor Swift will help launch a Home DJ series on SiriusXM’s top pop channel SiriusXM Hits 1 starting on Friday, April 3. Pel LaurensPel Laurens is the editor-in-chief for Let’s Talk Tunes. Besides Let’s Talk Tunes he also works for Let’s Talk Motorsport, Filmgeek, and Computergeek. We also owns PITD BV. www.pellaurens.com

Fountains of Wayne singer Adam Schlesinger dies aged 52

Adam Schlesinger the frontman of US rock band Fountains of Wayne and an Oscar-nominated composer for TV and cinema, has died as a result of complications from COVID-19. Pel LaurensPel Laurens is the editor-in-chief for Let’s Talk Tunes. Besides Let’s Talk Tunes he also works for Let’s Talk Motorsport, Filmgeek, and Computergeek. We also owns PITD BV. www.pellaurens.com

Pearl Jam Plays the Apollo Theater for First Time Exclusively for SiriusXM

SiriusXM announced today that Pearl Jam will perform at Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater in a special invitation-only concert for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on Thursday, March 26. Pel LaurensPel Laurens is the editor-in-chief for Let’s Talk Tunes. Besides Let’s Talk Tunes he also works for Let’s Talk Motorsport, Filmgeek, and Computergeek. We also owns PITD BV. www.pellaurens.com

Taylor Swift Signs Exclusive Agreement With Universal Music Publishing Group

Taylor Swift, one of the music industry’s most creatively and commercially successful artist-songwriters in history, signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher. Pel LaurensPel Laurens is the editor-in-chief for Let’s Talk Tunes. Besides Let’s Talk Tunes he also works for Let’s Talk Motorsport, Filmgeek, and Computergeek. We also owns PITD BV. www.pellaurens.com

Composer and Pianist Joseph Seif Releases New Classical Piano Works

Composer and pianist Joseph Seif have released two classical piano sonatas and additional works. The two EPs, Piano Sonata No. 1 and Piano Sonata No. 2, are now streaming on Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, Google Play, and most available services. The combined works will be released digitally, and as an LP on vinyl, titled Works for Solo Piano, Vol. 1, in early 2020. Pel LaurensPel Laurens is the editor-in-chief for Let’s Talk Tunes. Besides Let’s Talk Tunes he also works for Let’s Talk Motorsport, Filmgeek, and Computergeek. We also owns PITD BV. www.pellaurens.com

Protiviti to Sponsor Concert Series at The American Express PGA TOUR Event

Global business consulting firm Protiviti announced today that the company is the official sponsor of the two-night concert series at The American Express PGA TOUR event in La Quinta, CA on January 17 and 18. Pel LaurensPel Laurens is the editor-in-chief for Let’s Talk Tunes. Besides Let’s Talk Tunes he also works for Let’s Talk Motorsport, Filmgeek, and Computergeek. We also owns PITD BV. www.pellaurens.com

Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson dies at the age of 61

Yesterday we’ve heard the sad news that Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson has died on the 9th of December after a 17 year battle with cancer. She was only 61 years old. Roxette was popular at the end of the 80’s and all through the 90’s. They’ve written many songs and dropped many albums. The band has fans all around the globe. This talented lady will definitely be missed by many of them. Roxanne de KruijkI’m a blogger and freelance copywriter with a passion for music, books, movies, writing and lots of other things. My favorite genres are definitely rock and […]

U2 Announce 2020 Launch of U2X RADIO

SiriusXM today announced a new creative partnership with U2 to launch U2X RADIO, which will include a dedicated SiriusXM channel and exclusive content available only to SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners. Pel LaurensPel Laurens is the editor-in-chief for Let’s Talk Tunes. Besides Let’s Talk Tunes he also works for Let’s Talk Motorsport, Filmgeek, and Computergeek. We also owns PITD BV. www.pellaurens.com

Elton John was wearing a diaper during a Las Vegas show

The 72-year-old Elton John had to wear a diaper onstage under his outfit during the show in 2017, as he’d recently undergone an operation for prostate cancer. Pel LaurensPel Laurens is the editor-in-chief for Let’s Talk Tunes. Besides Let’s Talk Tunes he also works for Let’s Talk Motorsport, Filmgeek, and Computergeek. We also owns PITD BV. www.pellaurens.com

MDL Beast Announces Groundbreaking Debut Festival

MDL Beast announced today it will host the inaugural edition of MDL Beast Festival, the region’s largest music and cultural festival in Riyadh, from 19-21 December 2019. Pel LaurensPel Laurens is the editor-in-chief for Let’s Talk Tunes. Besides Let’s Talk Tunes he also works for Let’s Talk Motorsport, Filmgeek, and Computergeek. We also owns PITD BV. www.pellaurens.com