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Cranberries to release album despite O'Riordan death

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Opinion: China and India: Dancing vs Fighting

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S. Korean band Hyukoh announces N. American tour

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EXO's repackaged edition of 'The War' to include three new songs

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Linkin Park plans public memorial for late singer

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Young Somalians use music to tackle social issues

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