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Position Music Appoints Pete Robinson as GM, Creative Nashville

Robinson will report to Position Music Founder and CEO Tyler Bacon and President Mark Chipello. Source

Industry Music Business Worldwide

MBW Weekly Round-Up: Spotify Profits, Suno Legal Battles

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

Industry NME

Hints and Answers for Today's 'Connections' Puzzle, October 26

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1233

Industry NME

Today's Wordle Answer and Hints for October 26

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today

Industry Billboard

Calypso Rose Honored at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards; Yung Bredda Moment Highlighted

The Sept. 18 ceremony also featured a full-circle moment for soca star Yung Bredda.

Industry Billboard

Snubs and Surprises at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

From Lady Lava's domination to head-scratching decisions in newer genre categories, here are the biggest snubs and surprises from the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.

Industry Pitchfork

New Music Releases from Pitchfork: Alchemical Sisters, Fine, Shabazz Palaces, and More

Stream new releases from Alchemical Sisters, Fine, Shabazz Palaces, and Josh Johnson

News Billboard

Snubs & Surprises at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards: Is ‘Dansa’ Really a Dennery Segment Song?

From Lady Lava's domination to head-scratching decisions in newer genre categories, here are the biggest snubs and surprises from the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.

News Billboard

Calypso Rose Receives Standing Ovation at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards: 6 Best Moments

The Sept. 18 ceremony also featured a full-circle moment for soca star Yung Bredda.

News NME

Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1955 on October 26

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today

Industry Complete Music Update

Rayland Baxter Approved: Alt-Country Artist 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

Industry Complete Music Update

Supreme Court Ruling Upheld Due to Judicial Conflicts of Interest

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

Industry Complete Music Update

Alex Hehir Profile: Wixen Music UK Managing Director

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.

Industry Complete Music Update

AFM Campaign Highlights AI Licensing Discrepancies

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

Industry Complete Music Update

Internet Girl Approved: New Alt-Rap/Hyperpop Act

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

Industry Complete Music Update

CMU Selects - the last week’s standout releases

Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Lambrini Girls, Skepta, Bassvictim, Panchiko + Fine

Industry Music Business Worldwide

Phoebe Bridgers and Tony Berg Launch New Label, Sign First Artist

The new label, Crime & Punishment Records, has signed singer-songwriter Elle Bramhall as its first artist. Source

Industry Consequence of Sound

White House Floats Nicki Minaj as New Press Secretary, Trump Marvels At Her Ass

"I looked at one hell of a beautiful ass... That's hard to miss." White House Floats Nicki Minaj as New Press Secretary, Trump Marvels At Her Ass Alex Young

Industry Pitchfork

Listen to Two New Kacey Musgraves Songs

They appear on the forthcoming Middle of Nowhere companion album Tex Mex Tapes

Industry Pitchfork

Ryan Gosling’s Band Dead Man’s Bones Tease Return

Gosling’s duo with Zach Shields appears to be preparing its first music in 17 years