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Mo Ostin, legendary Warner Bros. Records chief, dead at 95

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Mo Ostin, who served as a top executive at Warner-Reprise Records for over three decades between the ’60s and ’90s, has died at the age of 95.
Ostin’s death was confirmed by Warner Records co-chairmen, CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck and COO Tom Corson, who wrote that the music industry figure passed away in his sleep on Sunday (July 31) from natural causes.
“Mo was one of the greatest record men of all time, and a prime architect of the modern music business. For Mo, it was always first and foremost about helping artists realize their vision,” Bay-Shuck and Corson said.
“One of the pivotal figures in the evolution of Warner Music Group, in the 1960s Mo ushered Warner/Reprise Records into a golden era of revolutionary, culture-shifting artistry. Over his next three decades at the label, he remained a tireless champion of creative freedom, both for the talent he nurtured and the people who worked for him,” they added.
“Mo lived an extraordinary life doing what he loved, and he will be deeply missed throughout the industry he helped create, and by the countless artists and colleagues whom he inspired to be their best selves.”
Read our full statement on the passing of Mo Ostin:https://t.co/Tb018HxiFg pic.twitter.com/7H1myoXhau
— Warner Records (@warnerrecords) August 1, 2022
Born in New York in 1927, Morris Meyer Ostrofsky began his career in the mid-1950s at Verve Records as a controller, before being hired by Frank Sinatra to manage Reprise Records in 1960.
Ostin moved into a larger executive position after Reprise was bought out by Warner Bros. three years later, signing The Kinks and Jimi Hendrix to the label in the 1960s. Over the following decades, Warner-Reprise became a who’s who of talented artists. Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, the Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Van Halen, Prince, The Who, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more were all part of its roster at one time or another.
In 1970, Ostin became president of Warner-Reprise. He took the role of chairman/CEO two years later, continuing the position until his departure from the company in 1994. A year later, he joined DreamWorks Records, where he remained for almost a decade, before returning to Warner Bros. Records as a consultant in 2006.
Ostin’s contribution to the music industry was recognised in 2003, when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Young, Simon and Lorne Michaels. Three years later, the Recording Academy honoured him with an Icon Award.
Following news of his death, figures from throughout the industry have paid tribute to Ostin. Warner Music Group’s CEO of recorded music, Max Lousada, called Ostin “as a pioneer who wrote the rulebook for others to follow” in a statement.
“Warner Music Group and Warner Records wouldn’t exist without his passion, vision, and intelligence. He not only helped build one of the world’s greatest music companies, but he inspired a culture driven by bravery and ingenuity. Mo saw artists for who they really were and gave them the space and support to fully realize their originality.”
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea remembered Ostin as “the greatest person I ever met in the music business”, adding that the executive made him feel “valued, understood and welcome when I was a confused kid with a lot of growing up to do”. Scott Booker, manager for the Flaming Lips (who signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1990) called Ostin “a visionary” who “shaped so much of what I love in this world”.
Read more tributes, including from Q-Tip and the estate of Tom Petty, below:
The last time we ran into Mo Ostin was at the Jersey Boys broadway show. He seemed very proud of what the Lips had accomplished. He was a visionary and shaped so much of what I love in this world. R.I.P. https://t.co/fNTrqxu4Zf
— Scott Booker (@ScottDBooker) August 1, 2022
Mo Ostin deeply inspired Tom as chairman of Warner Brothers Music division and was responsible for the creation of Wildflowers and the Traveling Wilburys, among many other seminal musical endeavors. God bless Mo. One of the truly good ones. Our thoughts are with his family today. pic.twitter.com/SaLYtYQWY3
— Tom Petty (@tompetty) August 1, 2022
RIP to Mo Ostin what amazing times we had thank you for all the knowledge you passed on and the contributions from jimi hendrix to prince.. neva Be another https://t.co/53ym9lAv2F
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) August 1, 2022
So odd my last post was of dear
Evelyn Ostin & today I heard that Mo Ostin, one of the greatest record executives of all time, passed away last
night. You will be missed Mo, condolences to Michael & the
Ostin girls. Now you are with Evelyn. May you forever rest together in peace. pic.twitter.com/cZ6KjjT0Qx— carolebayersager (@CaroleBSager) August 1, 2022
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Check out 100 gecs’ new 2023 UK and European tour dates

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May 28, 2023By
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100 gecs have announced details of a new UK and European headline tour for later this year – see the dates below and buy tickets here.
The duo – Dylan Brady and Laura Les – will tour on the back of their second studio album, ‘10,000 gecs’, which landed last month.
Beginning on October 8 in Berlin, the tour will then visit Italy, France, Belgium and more before hitting the UK and Ireland for seven shows including a huge London date at the Hammersmith Apollo.
A week later, the gigs will then wrap up with a headline show at the Manchester Academy.
Tickets for the gigs are on sale now – buy your tickets here and see the full list of gigs below.
OCTOBER 2023
8 – Berlin, Astra
11 – Milan, Alcatraz
13 – Paris, Le Bataclan
14 – Cologne, Carlswerk Victoria
16 – Amsterdam, Melkweg
17 – Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg
18 – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
20 – Bristol, Marble Factory
21 – London, Eventim Apollo
22 – Leeds, O2 Academy
24 – Dublin, Olympia
25 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
27 – Birmingham, O2 Institute
28 – Manchester, Academy
Reviewing new album ‘10,000 gecs’, NME wrote: “Though it’s sorely missing some choice cuts from 100 gecs’ current live set (namely ‘Fallen 4 Ü’ and ‘What’s That Smell?’), ‘10,000 gecs’ is insanely fun and impressively ambitious.
“It’s also short but sweet, throwing its turbulent flurry of punches and then dipping out before listeners have a chance to really think about what’s going on. And therein lies the key to making the most of ‘10,000 gecs’: don’t think too hard about it, just take a deep breath and ride the wave.”
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Busted team up with Hanson for new version of ‘MMMBop’

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May 28, 2023By
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Busted have teamed up with Hanson for new version of the latter’s classic hit ‘MMMBop’ – listen to ‘MMMBop 2.0’ below.
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In recent months, the reunited ’00s heroes have been re-working their own hits, collaborating with Neck Deep and Simple Plan on new versions of their biggest hits.
Hanson will support Busted on their 20th anniversary greatest hits tour of the UK later this year, and to celebrate the two bands have come together for the re-worked track.
“It’s been such an honour to sing this ’90s classic song with the band who made it 25 years on from original release!” Busted’s James Bourne said in a statement.
“To have them as special guests on tour with us in September will be really special too, we’re huge fans of Hanson!”
Hanson’s Taylor Hanson added: “It’s been a thrill to reimagine MMMBop with Busted and to see how a song with such history comes to life in a new way. This is a true fusion of Hanson and Busted, we can’t wait to share it.”
Listen to ‘MMMbop 2.0’ below.
As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, Busted will be unveiling 15 re-worked songs from their back catalogue alongside a host of artists.
The band also recently added extra dates to their 2023 UK reunion tour. The trio are set to hit the road in September to mark their 20th anniversary. They will play a special greatest hits set at arenas across the country, including The O2 in London.
You can purchase any remaining tickets for the tour here, and see the full schedule below.
SEPTEMBER 2023
3 – Cardiff, CIA
5 – Swansea, Swansea Arena
6 – Bournemouth, BIC
7 – Brighton, Brighton Centre
9 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
10 – London, The O2
12 – Bridlington, Bridlington Spa
15 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
16 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, Utilita Arena
17 – Leeds, First Direct Arena
19 – Aberdeen, P&J Live
20 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
22 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
23 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena (new date)
24 – Manchester, AO Arena
26 – Cardiff, Cardiff International Arena (new date)
27 – London, The O2 (new date)
29 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena (new date)
30 – Manchester, AO Arena (new date)
OCTOBER 2023
1 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro (new date)
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Watch Taylor Swift’s self-directed video for ‘Karma’ featuring Ice Spice

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May 27, 2023By
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Taylor Swift has shared a new official video for the new version of ‘Karma’ featuring Ice Spice – check it out below.
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Friday (May 26) saw Swift drop a new deluxe version of her 10th album ‘Midnights‘, titled ‘Midnights (Til Dawn Edition)’, featuring the Ice Spice remix of ‘Karma’ among other tracks.
The same night, the rapper joined Swift to close out the first of multiple nights at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium for her ‘Eras’ tour.
In the official video for ‘Karma’, which dropped after the performance and was directed by Swift, she appears in a host of different locations including on a yellow brick road, trapped in an hourglass and inside a lightbulb.
Once Ice Spice joins the party, the pair row a boat across the sea.
Check out the video below.
Elsewhere on ‘Midnights (Til Dawn Edition)’, Swift also shared a re-recorded version of ‘Snow On The Beach’ featuring “more” Lana Del Rey.
Besides the Ice Spice and Del Rey tracks, the digital edition also features ‘Hits Different’, which was previously only available on the Target version of the album.
Fans attending the East Rutherford shows on Swift’s ‘Eras‘ US tour will be able to purchase a special edition CD which includes a never before heard ‘Midnights’ vault track called ‘You’re Losing Me’.
In a tweet on May 24 announcing the deluxe edition, Swift called Ice Spice a “brilliant artist”. “After getting to know her I can confirm: she is THE ONE to watch,” she added.
She went on: “In addition to Karma Ft Ice Spice… You asked for it, we listened: Lana and I went back into the studio specifically to record more Lana on Snow on the Beach. Love u Lana.”
Reviewing ‘Midnights’ upon release, NME said the album was “a shimmering return to pure pop”, adding that it “pivots away from her mellow lockdown creations and recent re-recording project, offering up brighter, future-facing sounds”.


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