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fromwww.bbc.com
31 minutes ago

'We deserve to be heard in the music industry'

Iquao Aluko expressed that people from working class backgrounds have incredible stories and talents, asserting, "We deserve to be heard in the industry." They emphasize the importance of music as storytelling.
London music
#mental-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Music

The lawsuit was my life. Of course I'm writing about it': Hard Life formerly Easy Life on being sued by easyGroup and starting afresh

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Music

The lawsuit was my life. Of course I'm writing about it': Hard Life formerly Easy Life on being sued by easyGroup and starting afresh

#chris-brown
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Clipse: Let God Sort Em Out

After 16 years, Pusha T and Malice return with a blockbuster comeback album produced entirely by Pharrell, combining modern sounds with their classic rap style.
Music
#oasis
#hyperpop
#grammy-awards
#drake
fromLindsey Gamble
5 days ago

YouTube Launches New Growth Tools and Tips for Music Artists - Lindsey Gamble

YouTube has released new resources designed specifically for artists, focusing on best practices for audience growth, effective usage of Shorts, and navigating Analytics.
Music
#heavy-metal
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Pearl Jam Announce Departure of Drummer Matt Cameron

"After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam," Cameron said in a statement.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Music trade bodies accuse BBC of arbitrary' changes after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

The BBC has made arbitrary and disproportionate changes to live music coverage amid concerns after Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury, leading to artists calling for a revision of policies.
Music
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Mark Lipsitz, Bar/None Records Label Manager, Dies at 62

Mark was a fierce artist advocate and championed the music he discovered, pushing everyone he knew to be the best musician and the best person they could be.
Music
#leadership-changes
#generative-ai
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Music

Creator of "Indie Band" Who Insisted It Wasn't AI-Generated Just Admitted the Truth

fromFuturism
1 week ago
London music

AI-Generated Music Is Starting to Crowd Out the Real Stuff on Streaming Platforms

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Music

Creator of "Indie Band" Who Insisted It Wasn't AI-Generated Just Admitted the Truth

fromFuturism
1 week ago
London music

AI-Generated Music Is Starting to Crowd Out the Real Stuff on Streaming Platforms

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

V&A announces details for David Bowie Centre

The V&A museum will showcase David Bowie's iconic looks, including costumes from his Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane era, starting on 13 September. Visitors can see over 90,000 items, with rotating displays selected by archivists and guest curators.
London music
#authenticity
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

YouTube Playlists Are Advertising "No AI" as Entire Site Gets Choked by AI Slop

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Music

An "Indie Rock Band" That Appears to Be Entirely AI-Generated Is Making Alarming Amounts of Money on Spotify

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

YouTube Playlists Are Advertising "No AI" as Entire Site Gets Choked by AI Slop

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Music

An "Indie Rock Band" That Appears to Be Entirely AI-Generated Is Making Alarming Amounts of Money on Spotify

#k-pop
Music production
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Why Did We Start Outsourcing Our Boybands?

K-pop has filled the void left by Western boy bands, thriving globally where Western groups have failed to capture audience interest.
SF music
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

K-pop: BTS' Jimin and Jung Kook complete military service DW 06/11/2025

BTS is set to reunite in 2025 following their military service, anticipating a significant global impact on streaming, sales, and concerts.
Music production
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Why Did We Start Outsourcing Our Boybands?

K-pop has filled the void left by Western boy bands, thriving globally where Western groups have failed to capture audience interest.
SF music
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

K-pop: BTS' Jimin and Jung Kook complete military service DW 06/11/2025

BTS is set to reunite in 2025 following their military service, anticipating a significant global impact on streaming, sales, and concerts.
#sex-trafficking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Give Me a Word: The Collective Soul Story review hyped-up account of nice-guy 90s mainstream rockers

Collective Soul's journey from obscurity to stardom reveals the band's struggles with contracts and the pressures of fame, all while maintaining a sense of camaraderie among members.
Music
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

Mark Mulligan: Streaming is both retail and radio. It shouldn't be

Streaming initially seemed like a win-win as former retail consumers switched to subscriptions, but as growth slowed, it became clear streaming couldn’t serve both retail and radio expectations.
Music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Scooter Braun Is Up to Something New

Braun told staffers on a Monday call that he isn't going anywhere and will still help guide HYBE roster artists, according to The Hollywood Reporter, naming Katseye as one of the projects that Braun will still be involved in.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Warner Music Group announces $170 million in layoffs as part of larger restructuring plan

The plan to "future-proof" the company includes reducing annual costs by roughly $300 million, with $170 million coming from "headcount rightsizing for agility and impact."
Music
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Music fans shell out almost five times more for resale tickets to London's biggest concerts, data show

Prices for London concert tickets are being inflated by hundreds of pounds, with resale tickets listed at up to five times their face value, exemplified by a pair originally sold for £97 now at £1,205.
London music
#ai
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

"You don't need permission to build a world anymore": Don Diablo on making an AI music video with Nvidia

fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

"You don't need permission to build a world anymore": Don Diablo on making an AI music video with Nvidia

fromItsnicethat
1 week ago

In his loud, maximalist artworks, Andrzej G reanimates the 2000s

"While posters are my first love, my creative practice spans across cover art, editorial layouts, branding, and even clothing design."
Design
#spotify
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
SF music

San Francisco-born band with over 100,000 monthly listeners leaves Spotify

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
SF music

San Francisco-born band with over 100,000 monthly listeners leaves Spotify

#live-performance
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Concert tickets are expensive. Here's what could actually make them affordable.

To be a live music fan these days is a roller-coaster experience, where high ticket prices challenge the dedication of fans across the industry.
NYC music
#feminism
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

88-Year-Old Audio Engineer Sandy Stone Survived Transphobic Backlash and Made History

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

88-Year-Old Audio Engineer Sandy Stone Survived Transphobic Backlash and Made History

#sza
#motherhood
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Parenting

'I toured with U2 but gave it all up for my children - now I have my own skincare brand for pregnant women'

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Parenting

'I toured with U2 but gave it all up for my children - now I have my own skincare brand for pregnant women'

fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Bruce Springsteen Tracks II Review: Colossal Archive Release Is Important if Imperfect

This year marks a monumental time for Bruce Springsteen with the release of his new box set Tracks II, capturing 83 previously unreleased songs.
LA food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The return of the soundtrack: how original movie music made a comeback

"F1 the Movie is heavily promoted with a cheesy vibe reminiscent of Spaceballs, but its star-studded soundtrack may outshine the film’s lineup."
Music
#hip-hop
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

Brainchild Creative Studio Partners with Mantis for Brand Suitability, Safety, and Contextual Solutions

With our new partnership, we aim to address the challenges within the music industry while unlocking substantial opportunities in digital advertising.
Marketing tech
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

What is the state of Latin music today?

"Latin artists like Bad Bunny and Karol G have reshaped the global music landscape, making Spanish-language music a staple in mainstream charts and breaking revenue records."
Music
#taylor-swift
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Chris Adler Hasn't Spoken to Brother Willie Since Being Fired from Lamb of God

Chris Adler revealed his ousting from Lamb of God in 2019 was a shock, similar to how fans felt, marking an estrangement from his brother.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I'm no Ed Sheeran fan, but he's right: when it comes to musical plagiarism, guilt is in the ear of the listener | Simon Price

The prolonged legal battles over Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' have raised questions about copyright infringement and the boundaries within the music industry.
Music production
fromCreative Bloq
3 weeks ago

Apple and Spotify are killing the album cover, and they must be stopped

Streaming services have long been accused of eroding the traditional album format, pushing listeners towards playlists and algorithmically programmed stations.
Apple
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Carol Kaye says she is "declining" her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

NO I won't be there. I am declining the [Rock & Roll Hall of Fame] awards show... turning it down because it wasn't something that reflects the work that Studio Musicians do.
NYC music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Kneecap singer Mo Chara released on unconditional bail for terrorism offence charge

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after being accused of a terrorism offense related to Hezbollah.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Up to 70% of streams of AI-generated music on Deezer are fraudulent, says report

"As long as there is money [in fraudulent streaming] there will be efforts, unfortunately, to try to get a profit from it," said Thibault Roucou.
Artificial intelligence
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

David Ellefson: "I miss" Dave Mustaine despite being fired from Megadeth

"I miss Dave too," Ellefson told "The Delz Show" after the host mentioned that he missed seeing the two Daves onstage together. "Look, some of some of the best stories of my life begin with 'the time me and Dave' - fill in the blank," Ellefson said.
Music production
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Kanye West Made a Cameo Appearance at Diddy's Trial

"West was instructed by the marshals to take a seat in the secondary room if he wanted to continue to watch the proceedings."
NYC music
#sabrina-carpenter
Music
fromBustle
1 month ago

Sabrina Carpenter's Next Album Is Way Coming Sooner Than Expected

Sabrina Carpenter announces her new album, 'Man's Best Friend,' set for release on August 29, 2025.
#album-review
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago
Music production

Little Simz: Lotus

Little Simz channels personal conflict and creative intensity into her album 'Lotus' following a lawsuit against her former collaborator Inflo.
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago
Music production

Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI

Tha Carter VI suffers from a lack of standout songs and creative guidance, failing to capture Lil Wayne's former brilliance.
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Little Simz: Lotus

Little Simz channels personal conflict and creative intensity into her album 'Lotus' following a lawsuit against her former collaborator Inflo.
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Eminem wanted Mariah Carey, who is only four years older, to play his mom in 8 Mile

Young recalled the strange moment when Eminem audibly insisted Carey play his mother in '8 Mile', despite her being just a few years older.
Music production
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Ex-Evanescence guitarist exits music industry citing AI developments and "change in society"

"After careful consideration, observing what's going on in the music industry, AI related developments and change in society I've come to the conclusion to step away."
Women in technology
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Secretly Group and Merge Records Form Partnership

It was never my goal to start a record label when I was 21 and run it for the rest of my life. I have been doing this for 36 years now.
SF music
SF music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Sly Stone, Pioneering Bandleader and Funk Virtuoso, Dead at 82

Sly Stone, pioneering bandleader of Sly and the Family Stone, has passed away at 82, leaving behind an enduring musical legacy.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Sharon Osbourne booted a band off lineup of final Black Sabbath concert

I had a huge, huge to-do with a manager over this celebration for Ozzy and Sabbath. And it was probably the worst way I've felt in years.
London music
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Wax Poetics and Chanel bring Solange, Angele, Neneh Cherry and Yukimi together for a sensory celebration of music and scent

Embracing vulnerability and failure is crucial for artistic growth and creativity.
Women in technology
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