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WORSHIP: The Brotherhood Taking Drum & Bass Worldwide
WORSHIP, the collaborative project uniting Sub Focus, Dimension, Culture Shock, and 1991, is bringing drum and bass to new audiences across the globe. After years of establishing themselves as solo…
Tyger feat: adaptive gaming-music startup bags a deal with UMG
Tyger is one of the startups working on adaptive music for games: music that shapeshifts to match what’s happening on-screen as people play. Now it’s got a deal with Universal Music Group to bolster its catalogue. The post is from Music Ally.
Reservoir hits Suno and Anthropic with copyright infringement lawsuits
Reservoir Media is the latest music rightsholder taking aim at AI companies in the courts. It’s gone with a double-pronged attack, suing both Suno and Anthropic on the same day this week. The post is from Music Ally.
ADE and VibeLab’s Nighttime Culture Index tracks six cities
With dancefloors and conference stages alike still bustling at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), its organisers have teamed up with VibeLab for a new Nighttimme Culture Index tracking nightlife in six cities. The post is from Music Ally.
Unified Music Group boss says fans can be found away from the feed
As the founding CEO of Unified Music Group, Jaddan Comerford knows a thing or two (or 17) about helping Australian artists break globally. In an interview with Artist Ally, he’s been offering his advice for emerging artists. The post is from Music Ally.
Kacey Musgraves Announces New Album Middle of Nowhere, Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes
The country star expands her Tex-Mex influences with Spanish-language recordings, covers, and a previously-released collaboration with Intocable. Kacey Musgraves Announces New Album Middle of Nowhere, Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes Pedro Camacho and Paolo Ragusa
Charli xcx Books Cameo in Martin Scorsese Thriller Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence
The singer will reportedly appear in What Happens at Night, the follow-up to the legendary director's Oscar-nominated Killers of the Flower Moon.
The Cure’s Robert Smith and Jordan Rakei to be honoured at the 2026 Artist & Manager Awards
Smith is celebrated for calling out unfair ticketing practices, and Rakei is recognised for his advocacy about the realities of building a career in music
‘The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion’ soundtrack is getting an orange vinyl release
Jeremy Soule’s music has been specially remastered for the double LP
AFM Launches Campaign Urging Fair Musician 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
Sounds Market Promotes Sustainability in DJ Equipment Market
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
AFEM and Beatport Host Webinar on Label Growth Strategies
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
AFEM Announces Packed Agenda for Amsterdam Dance Event 2026
AFEM is at Amsterdam Dance Event 2026, 21-25 October, with its Annual General Meeting and Mixer, Mindful Connections, the Music Technology Workshop, the AFEM & Sena Mixer and panels across the week. F
Collabhouse AI Manager and Growth Platform Sees Rapid 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
Virgin Music Group Joins Association for Electronic Music as Partner
Virgin Music Group has joined the Association for Electronic Music as a partner. The group also includes FUGA, already an AFEM member, and Downtown. Daniel Bisbing, Vice President, Commercial Marketin
Rosalía Honors Latin Music Icons During Billboard Hall of Fame Induction
The Spanish singer honored generations of Latin music icons before celebrating another major win for LUX. Rosalía Pays Tribute to Juan Luis Guerra, Celia Cruz, Daddy Yankee, and More During Billboard
Suede Discuss New "Anarcho-Punk" Album Progress
The indie icons caught up with NME on the red carpet of the Mercury Prize 2026, where they shared what makes a great album and what it's like to tour with Manic Street Preachers The post Suede tell us
Actor Drowning in Memes After Star Wars Game Character Goes Viral
“The gaming community and beyond has just gotten really creative”
Blink-182, Korn, A Perfect Circle, Turnstile, The Prodigy to Headline 2027 Sonic Temple Festival
The massive rock festival at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio will take place from May 13-16.
Country Profile Philippines – Recap
The Philippines has a recorded music market that is growing steadily, with a “young, mobile-first population, improved connectivity and a growth in consumption for local music.” While data costs remain relatively high, streaming now represents more than 90% of total recorded music revenue. The post