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MSN Music — Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Randy Newman bares it all with a single from his new album 'Dark Matter.' more info

Stereogum — This week, the great satirical veteran singer-songwriter Randy Newman releases his new album Dark Matter. And last night, he was on Colbert singing "Putin," his ironical love song to the Russian dictator. Photos of Putin -- judo-throwing a guy, wavin... more info

Core News — “Jules Buckley, the english composer, arranger and conductor of the BBC Prom 15: The Songs of Scott Walker (1967-70), compiles a playlist of film scores, afro beat, jazz and electronica. Featuring music by Quincy Jones, David Bowie, UNKLE, Randy Ne... more info

Stereogum — Next month, the legendary songwriter Randy Newman will release his new album Dark Matter. We posted the new single "Sonny Boy" yesterday, but the song that's drawn the most attention is "Putin," Newman's satirical ode to the Russian dictator. Newman ... more info

Stereogum — Last fall, Randy Newman shared the satirical song "Putin" before the results of the US election, and it ended up being a prescient indication of what the country would be preoccupied with in the months to come. Back in March, he announced that it wou... more info

Uncut — It's his first album of new material for nine years It's his first album of new material for nine years The post Randy Newman announces new album, Dark Matter appeared first on Uncut. more info

Stereogum — Unfortunately for Walter Martin, dream collaborator Randy Newman is not into hand claps. When Martin, a multi-instrumentalist best known as former bassist for the Walkmen, started work on a follow-up to his star-studded 2014 children's album We're Al... more info

Dlisted — That’s right, Officer Gary from Friends seems to love Chris Brown. Michael Rapaport was motivated to leap to Chris Brown’s defense during a recent episode of his podcast I Am Rapaport. Go ahead and cue up Randy Newman’s You’ve Got A Friend... more info

Stereogum — Tom Petty is this year’s MusiCares Person Of The Year, and the initial lineup for the accompanying tribute concert has been announced: Foo Fighters, Don Henley, Norah Jones, Kings Of Leon, Randy Newman, Stevie Nicks, Lucinda Williams, Gary Clark Jr... more info