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Fontaines D.C. on Jools Holland
The Irish rock band broke out Dopamine Chamber songs and more for their special 45-minute set
Zee Music Company to sharpen A&R focus, plans to sign five more artists
In March, Indian record label Zee Music Company announced that it had signed veteran pop act AdnanSami for “a series of original non-film singles”. Since then, it’s inked similar deals […] The post is from Music Ally.
I-Pop meets K-Pop in the Weverse Con Festival India line-up
We don’t always cover festival line-ups at Music Ally South Asia but the bill for Weverse Con Festival India bears a bit of examination because this is the inaugural edition […] The post is from Music Ally.
Young Eman – ‘BINE’ review: a wild ride with a dark side
Darkness lurks underneath the Sheffield 20-year-old’s debut mixtape, where he bolts together apocalyptic basslines, trance euphoria and rage-rap intensity
Devstar Incorporates Imperfection into Music Production
Many producers talk about taste like it’s a fixed thing you either have or don’t, which is usually where the conversation gets boring. Devstar (@devstar_dj) comes at it from a better angle. He is less
Cioz Clarifies Demo Submission Process for Raamo
Anyone who’s run a record label knows how much of the A&R process happens before you even press play. Producers send long biographies, folders with twenty unfinished tracks, broken download links, and
Building Artist-Fan Relationships Beyond the Performance
One of the greatest challenges for emerging DJs and producers is leaving a lasting impression on listeners—transcending the stage experience to build a community of followers that keeps the artist top
UJAM Offers Free Halloween Synth: DETUNICORN
UJAM has released DETUNICORN, a free Halloween-themed synthesizer that concentrates on one of the most recognizable sounds in contemporary electronic music: the heavily detuned hypersaw. The new instr
Spotify Memberships Now Exclusive to Podcasters
Spotify is rolling out the ‘Memberships’ subscriptions that it trailed earlier this year at its Investor Day event. However, as announced, they are just for podcasters… for now, at least. The post is
Brands brew up drinks deals with Charli XCX and Blackpink’s Lisa
Fancy a drink? Forget picking your poison though: today you can pick your pop star depending on whether you’re more interested in vodka or, er, mango coconut sticky rice beverages. The post is from Mu
The three big debates around music and generative AI
This Friday, CMU’s Chris Cooke will join a panel discussion at Un-Convention on music and AI. Generative AI models that output music pose lots of questions for the music industry, which can make such
Isle Of Wight Festival 2027 headliners and first wave of line-up announced
"There's a real mix of artists for different generations and tastes, and there’s still more to come," say organisers
Tate McRae Debuts at No. 1 In Australia With ‘Housewife’
Irish modern rock act Fontaines D.C. bag their first ARIA No. 1 album with "Dopamine Chamber."
Yung Miami Reveals Full Tracklist for Debut Solo Album
The long-awaited Watch Dis features Travis Scott, Summer Walker, Quavo, G Herbo, Lil Baby, Kodak Black, and more
Rob Cavallo reflects on My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade
Can you believe it’s twenty years since My Chemical Romance’s emo opus The Black Parade dropped? Rob Cavallo remembered its making in our recent interview
Tate McRae Debuts at No. 1 In Australia With ‘Housewife’
Irish modern rock act Fontaines D.C. bag their first ARIA No. 1 album with "Dopamine Chamber."
Isle Of Wight Festival 2027 headliners and first wave of line-up announced
"There's a real mix of artists for different generations and tastes, and there’s still more to come," say organisers
UK Music Industry Updates: BBC Campaign, Beatles Plans, and More
It’s a busy day for news from the UK music industry, with four stories from various parts of the ecosystem. Starting with a campaign from industry body UK Music to support public broadcaster the BBC.
Music-Tech Startups ArtMaster and Chaos Secure Funding
Today brings news of two promising music-tech startups raising early funding: music-education firm ArtMaster and collaboration platform Chaos. The post is from Music Ally.
Standout Releases of the Week According to CMU Selects
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from The Drums and Genesis Owusu, bed, Shygirk, Fontaines D.C. + Snoh Aalegra