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Phoebe Bridgers and Tony Berg launch Crime & Punishment Records
The new label, Crime & Punishment Records, has signed singer-songwriter Elle Bramhall as its first artist. Source
Latin America rivals 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 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”
Harry Styles' euphoric No. 1 single inspired by Roland TR-909 and modular rig
“I don't necessarily believe in divine inspiration. But if there was any point in my career where I go, that was a divine moment, it was that," says Styles' collaborator Kid Harpoon
Polyphia's radical guitar gospel according to Tim Henson and Scott LePage
Henson and LePage tell MusicRadar why Be Not Afraid will make you feel like a kid again – but it might freak you out
Internet Girl Debuts Alt-Rap Sound 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
Notable Releases from the Past Week
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 Label Venture
The new label, Crime & Punishment Records, has signed singer-songwriter Elle Bramhall as its first artist. Source
Collabhouse Reports Significant Growth with AI-Powered Artist Services
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 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”
The Blow Monkeys' AIDS Crisis-Inspired Hit
The lush Blow Monkeys classic helped propel the band to fame, but its darker subtext was missed by many
Massive Attack's "Unfinished Sympathy" Creation
“We were trying to create dance music for the head rather than the feet"
Sam Fender Criticizes 2027 Stadium Tour Pricing
He also criticised split standing sections at big shows: "It’s bollocks and it won’t be happening on this tour"
How to Watch UFC 333 Live Online for Free
Live from Abu Dhabi on Oct. 24, you can watch the entire MMA event online for free.
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Westside Gunn Announces New Album Heelmatic
Lead single “Zilla” features rapping on a camel in front of the Great Pyramid
How a Roland TR-909 and a modular rig provided the spark of inspiration for Harry Styles' most euphoric No 1 single
“I don't necessarily believe in divine inspiration. But if there was any point in my career where I go, that was a divine moment, it was that," says Styles' collaborator Kid Harpoon
“The title was a joke, but it fitted the song so perfectly”: How Massive Attack created a groundbreaking ’90s hit
“We were trying to create dance music for the head rather than the feet"
Sam Fender says he’s “not happy” with prices for 2027 stadium tour and they’re “getting changed”
He also criticised split standing sections at big shows: "It’s bollocks and it won’t be happening on this tour"
Supreme Court Recuses Itself From Termination Rights Case
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, Managing Director of Wixen Music UK, Featured
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.