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Chase & Status: Adapting and Leading Through Musical Change
When Chase & Status broke through in the mid-’00s it was against a backdrop of technological upheaval in the music scene. Their ability to not only adapt to change, but actively seek it out and push i
Sónar Festival Hints at End of an Era Amidst Boycotts and Controversy
The festival has been hit by numerous artist boycotts and significant controversy in recent years
Watch The Weeknd debut new track ‘Hong Kong’ in Hong Kong
The performance featured on-stage visuals celebrating Hong Kong’s culture and paying tribute to sampled artist, Faye Wong
Serbia’s club community celebrates election victory for student-backed opposition
EXIT festival has also vowed to return to Serbia following the election result
Charlotte de Witte announces new EP, ‘Azadi’, featuring AI vocalist NAVA
All proceeds from the EP will go to women's human rights charity FEMENA
Prospa cancel b2b set with Josh Baker at EDC Orlando, citing need to “rest and recharge”
“We never take cancellations lightly and we are working hard to minimise any disruption to shows next year”
Police investigate suspected tear gas attacks at ADE 2026 events
15 people were reportedly given first aid following an incident at the conference on Saturday
Malcolm Spellman & Glasses Malone Talk ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga,’ The Importance of Authenticity & What to Expect in the Season Finale
We talked with showrunner Malcolm Spellman and consultant Glasses Malone about how they were able to pull off a rare TV spin-off that works.
DAÏKO Leaves Perfectionism Behind on New EP +++
Brussels-based producer DAÏKO has spent much of his career working within Belgian hip-hop, contributing to projects involving artists such as Zwangere Guy, Krisy, and Le 77. His new three-track EP, +++, released October 21 through Just Begun Records, introduces a different side of his production int
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Says He Requested Jay-Z Take Super Bowl Stage ‘Whenever the Moment Felt Right’
Hov and Roc Nation have served as the league's live music entertainment strategist since 2019.
EMPIRE hires Leesa Brunson-Boland and Bina Fronda as SVPs in New York
Brunson-Boland will serve as SVP, A&R Operations, while Fronda will serve as SVP, Marketing. Source
Excite Audio Releases Bloom Ensemble Mallets For Electronic Producers
Excite Audio has expanded its Bloom instrument series with Bloom Ensemble Mallets, a new sample-based plugin built around tuned percussion and layered melodic instruments. Released October 23, the instrument combines recordings of pianos, vibraphones, marimbas, glockenspiels, and bells with a sequen
Shane McAnally Reflects on His Record-Breaking 11 CMA Song of the Year Nominations: ‘For a Songwriter, There’s No Bigger Acknowledgement’
Shane McAnally takes Billboard through the stories behind some of his nominated songs.
Innings Festival Unveils 2027 Lineup with The Strokes, Alanis Morissette, and Pitbull
Pierce the Veil, Interpol, The Neighbourhood, Train, and Death Cab for Cutie will also play the Tempe, Arizona festival Innings Festival Unveils 2027 Lineup with The Strokes, Alanis Morissette, and Pitbull Paolo Ragusa
Deezer raises 2026 outlook as Q3 revenues grow 1.8% YoY to $149.5M – but total subscribers fall to 8.7m
Paris-based streaming company has published its financial results for the three months to September 30. Source
Rick Nielsen’s 5-Neck Guitar and His Coat That Nikki Sixx Peed On Fetch Big Money at Auction
A portion of the sales from the Cheap Trick guitarist's 300-item collection is going to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Rick Nielsen’s 5-Neck Guitar and His Coat That Nikki Sixx Peed On Fetch Big Money at Auction Langdon Hickman
Deezer’s Subscriber Growth at Home in France Helps Drive Quarterly Revenue Increase
Direct subscriber growth offset a decline in partnership subscribers, with Deezer's CEO saying it "gives us the confidence to raise our full-year revenue outlook and strengthen our profitability outlook."
Watch KI/KI DJ for 17,000 people at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome
The Dutch trance-techno star played two sets at the iconic venue as part of ADE 2026
Jay-Z Will Be the Same Age as This Rock Legend When He Headlines the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
Jay, who will turn 57 in December, is finally set to play the big show on Feb. 14, 2027.
"I learned by repetition": Taylor Swift reflects on her Nashville songwriting training
She’s the youngest ever inductee