Lindsey Buckingham has sued his former Fleetwood Mac bandmates over being fired from the band. Also, activists who convinced Lorde to cancel an Israel show are being ordered to pay damages, and a Wu-Tang origin story is coming to Hulu. Plus, new music from Kurt Vile, Ella Mai, Angelique Kidjo, and Yoko Ono.

President Trump signed the Music Modernization Act into law on Tuesday, with artists including Kid Rock and Kanye West visiting the White House for the occasion. Also today: a Lynyrd Skynyrd film moves forward, Apple Music partners with Genius, the CMTs are honoring women artists, we dive into the Grammys' notion of a "new artist," and Charli XCX goes back to "1999" with Troye Sivan.

President Trump signed the Music Modernization Act into law on Tuesday, with artists including Kid Rock and Kanye West visiting the White House for the occasion. Also today: a Lynyrd Skynyrd film moves forward, Apple Music partners with Genius, the CMTs are honoring women artists, we dive into the Grammys' notion of a "new artist," and Charli XCX goes back to "1999" with Troye Sivan. Songs sampled in this episode: Jahzzar - Comedie (CC BY 4.0); BoxCat Games - Against The Wall (CC BY 3.0); Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird; Loretta Lynn - Wouldn't It Be Great; BoxCat Games - Mt. Fox Shop (CC BY 3.0); Jesse Spillane - Ruffling Feathers (CC BY SA 4.0); Prince - 1999; Charli XCX and Troye Sivan - 1999

In a rare tape from the '90s, Jack White covers Blondie. Also today: Lady Gaga and Harry Styles named Met Gala co-chairs, BTS honored by South Korean government, AMAs report, Giorgio Moroder announces live tour, and Nile Rodgers unlocks the science of groove.

At the American Music Awards, Taylor Swift doubled down on her call for fans to get out and vote. Also today: Lady Gaga and Harry Styles named Met Gala co-chairs, BTS honored by South Korean government, rare Jack White cover of Blondie released, Giorgio Moroder announces live tour, and Nile Rodgers unlocks the science of groove. [Songs sampled: Jahzzar - Comedie (CC BY 4.0); BoxCat Games - Against The Wall (CC BY 3.0); 400 Pounds Of Punk - One Way Or Another (feat. Jack White); Taylor Swift - I Did Something Bad; Donna Summer - Love To Love You; Nile Rodgers & CHIC - Sober (feat. Craig David & Stefflon Don)]

Janet Jackson and Stevie Nicks are among this year's nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also in the news today: Taylor Swift makes waves on voting rolls, music piracy is still a thing, John and Alice Coltrane's house has been designated historic, and a viral video highlights a surprising connection between Billy Joel an LMFAO.

Janet Jackson and Stevie Nicks are among this year's nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also in the news today: Taylor Swift makes waves on voting rolls, music piracy is still a thing, John and Alice Coltrane's house has been designated historic, and a viral video highlights a surprising connection between Billy Joel an LMFAO. [Songs sampled: Jahzzar - Comedie (CC BY 4.0), BoxCat Games - Against The Wall (CC BY 3.0), Billy Joel - Uptown Girl, John Coltrane - Part 1: "Acknowledgement", LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem, Jesse Spillane - Ruffling Feathers CC By SA 4.0]

A statue honoring the late Chris Cornell has been unveiled in Seattle. Also today: Taylor Swift has broken her political silence to endorse Democratic candidates, Nirvana's surviving members reunited, police are investigating charges against Liam Gallagher, '80s stars are going on tour together, and Will Ferrell himself gave Chris Martin more cowbell.

Taylor Swift has broken her political silence to endorse Democratic candidates. Also today: a statue honoring the late Chris Cornell has been unveiled in Seattle, Nirvana's surviving members reunited, police are investigating charges against Liam Gallagher, '80s stars are going on tour together, and Will Ferrell himself gave Chris Martin more cowbell. [Songs sampled: Jahzzar - Comedie (CC BY 4.0), BoxCat Games - Against The Wall (CC BY 3.0), New Kids On the Block - 80s Baby, Coldplay - Viva la Vida (live with Will Ferrell), Nirvana with Joan Jett - Smells like Teen Spirit, The Eagles - Take It Easy, Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do]

Bonus episode: Chan Marshall, a.k.a. Cat Power, talks at length with Jay Gabler about her new album 'Wanderer.' This is an extended version of the interview excerpted in Friday's podcast. [Songs sampled: Cat Power - Woman (feat. Lana Del Rey) / Cat Power - Wanderer/Exit]