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Alex Hehir Appointed Managing Director at Wixen Music UK
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.
AFM Launches Campaign Over AI Music 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
AFEM at 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 Boosts Independent Artists
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
Fuerza Regida Dominates Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026
The ceremony was broadcasted live on Telemundo from the James L. Knight Center in Miami.
Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026 Unseen Moments
Here's everything you missed from the blue carpet livestream.
Fontaines D.C. on Jools Holland
The Irish rock band broke out Dopamine Chamber songs and more for their special 45-minute set
5 Things You Didn’t See on TV at The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Here's everything you missed from the blue carpet livestream.
Charli XCX and Blackpink’s Lisa Announce Brand Partnerships
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
UK Music Industry Updates: BBC Campaign, Beatles, 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.
Spotify Partners with Believe for Fan-Remixes
Will Spotify’s upcoming fan-remixes tool launch by the end of 2026? That’s still unclear, but the company does have a new licensing partner for its GenAI plans: Believe. The post is from Music Ally.
John Mayer Releases New Single “Tom and Jerry”
The singer-songwriter hasn’t released new solo material since his 2021 album, Sob Rock. John Mayer Releases New Single “Tom and Jerry”: Stream Karan Singh
Panchiko's New Album 'Chimera'
The 12-track album arrives April 9th via Nettwerk, with guest appearances from billy woods, Clarion, and more. Panchiko Announce New Album Chimera, Share “One Car Hits Another” Featuring Mei Semones:
Hilary Duff's Holiday EP
In addition to a cover of the traditional "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," the mini-album features three originals.
LISA's 'Press Play' EP
The global diva returns, relaxed and razor-sharp. Hit play, and a six-scene movie unfolds in your ears and behind your eyes.
LISA's 'Tarantino' Music Video
Directed by James Mackel, the visual is three-and-a-half minutes of spy stuff, as LISA makes short work of the many villains who lurk in her hotel.
Cristian Castro Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award
The pop icon also performed at the Thursday (Oct. 22) ceremony, broadcasted live on Telemundo.
LISA, Miley, Kacey Musgraves & John Mayer: New Music Friday Guide
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
Cristian Castro Accepts the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award ‘In the Name of Romantic Love’
The pop icon also performed at the Thursday (Oct. 22) ceremony, broadcasted live on Telemundo.