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Rayland Baxter Releases New Single and Album

Son of Bob Dylan’s pedal steel player, Tennessee’s Rayland Baxter makes dusty, unhurried alt-country. New single ‘Up And Down A Mountain’ is glorious - toe-tapping and loose - about the chaos of falli

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Supreme Court Cannot Rule on 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

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Wixen Music UK Managing Director Interviewed

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.

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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

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Billy Corgan Questions Kanye West's Inspiration

"I wonder if he got that game from me, but maybe it was just in the water." Billy Corgan Wonders If Kanye West Took Inspiration From His Approach to Fame Karan Singh

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Zach Bryan Announces 2027 "Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour"

The 23-date run will stop in 19 stadiums in support of his upcoming EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs. Zach Bryan Announces 2027 “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour” Eddie Fu

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Raye Wins Mercury Prize 2026 for "This Music May Contain Hope"

The ceremony took place in Newcastle tonight (Thursday October 22) with 'This Music May Contain Hope' beating records by the likes of Olivia Dean, Jade, Suede and more

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Elvis Crespo on Adapting to Music Industry Changes

Elvis Crespo chatted with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo & Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of 2026 Billboard’s Latin Music Awards.

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Tito Double P at Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026

Tito Double P chatted with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo & Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of 2026 Billboard’s Latin Music Awards.

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Tito Double P Raves Over Anuel AA, Teases His New Music & More | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026

Tito Double P chatted with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo & Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of 2026 Billboard’s Latin Music Awards.

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Billy Corgan Wonders If Kanye West Took Inspiration From His Approach to Fame

"I wonder if he got that game from me, but maybe it was just in the water." Billy Corgan Wonders If Kanye West Took Inspiration From His Approach to Fame Karan Singh

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Raye Wins 2026 Mercury Prize

She beat out Sir Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean, Jade, Nia Archives, and more

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Elvis Crespo Sings “PA’ BAILAR” Live & Shares How He’s Been Able to Adapt to the Changes In Music | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026

Elvis Crespo chatted with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo & Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of 2026 Billboard’s Latin Music Awards.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1942 on October 23

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, October 23

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1229

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Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for October 23

Where in the world?

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Framed answer today – here’s the solution for October 23

You’ve been framed

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Raye wins the Mercury Prize 2026: “Hope is just something that we all need. Music is medicine”

The ceremony took place in Newcastle tonight (Thursday October 22) with 'This Music May Contain Hope' beating records by the likes of Olivia Dean, Jade, Suede and more

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NMPA Labels Amazon 'Worst Offender' in US Songwriter Payment Proposals

The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the

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Generative AI and Music: Key Debates

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