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Magnetic Mix: Amp//Xist
With a history in electronic music stretching back to the days of hard-to-find US techno imports, Amp//Xist has experienced the scene from several different perspectives, including live drumming, studio engineering, DJing and event promotion. His latest EP, Shadow Jerk (Ya Body), released through Ne
Ashley Walters has not spoken to ‘Bulletproof’ co-star Noel Clarke since sexual assault allegations
“But I don’t want to hate on anyone”
Bill Wyman recalls his unorthodox but vital contribution to a 1966 Rolling Stones classic
The former Stones bassist celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday
‘The Pitt’ cast scrub up for season three with changed Dr Robby, Noah Wyle teases
You’re going to see a “slightly more aspirational” version of the character
Legendary unseen 1978 David Bowie concert ‘Stage’ to hit arenas as “global immersive experience”, made with Brett Morgen
The world premiere will be held next February in Germany, in association with the 77th Berlin Film Festival
Rayland Baxter releases new single and album
Son of Bob Dylan’s pedal steel player, Tennessee’s Rayland Baxter makes dusty, unhurried alt-country. New single ‘Up And Down A Mountain’ is glorious - toe-tapping and loose - about the chaos of falli
Supreme Court bid to overturn termination rights ruling fails
An attempt by the major music publishers and BMG to persuade the US Supreme Court to overturn a landmark songwriter-friendly termination rights ruling has failed, because of BMG’s involvement. Basical
Alex Hehir named MD of Wixen Music UK
This week we caught up with Alex Hehir, Managing Director of Wixen Music UK, one of the most respected independent music publishers, known for its artist-first ethos.
Musician union calls for fair compensation amid AI deals
US performer union AFM has launched a new campaign around AI calling on labels to ensure musician consent is secured before including their recordings in any AI deals. It’s not clear how labels plan t
Internet Girl release new single and upcoming album
Cape Town trio Internet Girl are a new kind of boy band - alt-rap with smatterings of hyperpop, punk and indie sleaze. New single ‘HIGH AS HEAVEN’ sounds like it samples Klaxons’ ‘It’s Not Over Yet’ b
Music Publishers Sue AI Company Anthropic Over Lyric Training Data
The big debate over whether or not AI training is fair use under US copyright law was taking place in court again yesterday, this time in the context of music, specifically lyrics, with the copyright
Stray Kids' Label JYP Valued Over $1 Billion Amid Potential Stake Sale
The NEXROC Group and SVCV, Inc. say they are considering an offer for between 25% and 50% of JYP's issued shares. Source
Neil Young Sues Donald Trump for $10 Million Over Song Usage
Young has been notably particular about where his songs have been used
Glasvegas Announce First Album in Six Years, 'Airy Fairy'
Frontman James Allan tells us about overcoming frustration to find peace and weaving "my childhood, my life now and the hopes for my future" into new music
Macklemore, Hozier, and Kneecap Unite for Sold-Out 'Free Palestine' Concert in Dublin
'Game of Thrones' actor Liam Cunningham gave an impassioned speech at the show, and virtual appearances came from The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas and Mark Ruffalo
Chase & Status: break the mould
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 it through their music has kept them at the top of the game ever since, conquering drum & bass and mu
The classic Neil Young song that started with a joke and has now led to Young suing Donald Trump for $10m
Young has been notably particular about where his songs have been used
Watch Macklemore, Hozier and Kneecap come together for free, sold-out ‘Free Palestine’ show in Dublin
'Game of Thrones' actor Liam Cunningham gave an impassioned speech at the show, and virtual appearances came from The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas and Mark Ruffalo
Stray Kids’ label JYP is worth over $1B. Is it about to sell a 50% stake?
The NEXROC Group and SVCV, Inc. say they are considering an offer for between 25% and 50% of JYP's issued shares. Source
Position Music Names Pete Robinson General Manager, Creative Nashville
Robinson will report to Position Music Founder and CEO Tyler Bacon and President Mark Chipello. Source