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Phoebe Bridgers and Tony Berg Launch New Label with Warner Records
The new label, Crime & Punishment Records, has signed singer-songwriter Elle Bramhall as its first artist. Source
Latin America Approaches North America in Spotify Subscribers
Spotify's Q3 2026 shareholder deck shows that Latin America accounted for 24% of the company's 306 million Premium subscribers at the end of September. Source
Al Di Meola on Collaborations with Jaco Pastorius and Phil Collins
“You don’t call Phil Collins because you need somebody to hit a snare drum. You call Phil because you wantPhil Collins”
Sam Fender Announces Reduced Ticket Prices for 2027 Tour
The singer has confirmed that all standing tickets will cost £85 before fees, after hitting out at the original prices
Charli XCX Reportedly in Martin Scorsese Film
She reportedly makes a cameo in What Happens At Night with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence
Sam Fender scraps premium front-standing tickets and announces reduced prices for 2027 stadium tour
The singer has confirmed that all standing tickets will cost £85 before fees, after hitting out at the original prices
Macklemore Speaks Out on Palestine and ICE at First Show Since Ed Sheeran Tour Exit
During a 17-song set at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the rapper paused the show to address the crowd.
Macklemore Speaks Out on Palestine and ICE at First Show Since Ed Sheeran Tour Exit
During a 17-song set at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the rapper paused the show to address the crowd.
Musicians demand compensation for AI licensing
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: Alt-rap redefined with new single and 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
CMU highlights standout releases
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Lambrini Girls, Skepta, Bassvictim, Panchiko + Fine
Tony Berg and Phoebe Bridgers launch new record label
The new label, Crime & Punishment Records, has signed singer-songwriter Elle Bramhall as its first artist. Source
Spotify sees significant growth in Latin America
Spotify's Q3 2026 shareholder deck shows that Latin America accounted for 24% of the company's 306 million Premium subscribers at the end of September. Source
Collabhouse Reports Significant Subscription Growth
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen e
Al Di Meola Praises Jaco Pastorius and Phil Collins
“You don’t call Phil Collins because you need somebody to hit a snare drum. You call Phil because you wantPhil Collins”
NME Offers Hints and Answers for Connections Puzzle on October 25
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1232
NME Provides Wordle Answer and Hints for October 25
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today
Charli XCX Reportedly Making Cameo in Scorsese Film
She reportedly makes a cameo in What Happens At Night with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence
Alex Hehir Discusses Independent Music Publishing
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.
Musicians Demand Compensation for AI Licensing
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