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Whiskey, ‘Widow’s Bay’ and Johnny Cash: how the “dark folk” soundtrack of ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ came together
Composer David Fleming talks us through scoring the reluctant superhero
“As spammers change tactics, we’ll keep updating our systems”: Spotify remove 75 million spam AI tracks
Platform announced a number of anti-slop measures a year ago
‘I would stop thinking the fan is the end of the value chain.’
Fave was founded in 2020 by Jacquelle Amankonah Horton, who spent nearly five years at YouTube on the creator side of the business. Here, the exec explains how she defines a superfan... Source
Bassvictim Readying Second Album of the Year
Listen to “White Flag” from the UK duo’s Peace + War
🌅 Horizon Leaders - Alex Hehir
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.
AFEM's Presence 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 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
Kenan Thompson on Shane Gillis' SNL Appearance
Thompson believes Gillis' controversial monologue overshadowed the rest of the episode he hosted. Kenan Thompson Says He’d Have a “Real Chat” with Shane Gillis Before Next SNL Appearance Alex Young
Sharon Osbourne on 'Back To The Beginning'
She also opened up about how Ozzy Osbourne was “praying that his lungs would work” on the day, and why she didn’t tell Jason Momoa he would be hosting the event until the last minute The post Sharon O
Genre-Bending Albums on the 2027 Grammy Ballot
Music doesn’t always neatly fit into boxes, but awards shows are built around categories.
Interscope Geffen A&M announces leadership promotions
Michelle An, Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle have all taken on new and expanded roles at IGA.
Jordan Davis discusses the creation of his new single 'Mess'
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind the new Jordan Davis release, "Mess."
Julia Stiles honors Heath Ledger on DWTS
She and partner Ezra Sosa danced to Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" on Tuesday (Oct. 20) in homage to Ledger, who died in 2008.
Collaborators Reflect on Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' 20 Years Later
Collaborators behind the landmark album reflect on the singer-songwriter’s sophomore LP and her brilliance as an artist (and as a pool player).
Ozuna signs publishing deal with EMPIRE
Announced live at Billboard's Latin Music Week, the Puerto Rican star has struck a go-forward agreement for publishing administration.
ASCAP Foundation Names 2026 Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award Recipients: Full List
Winners include studies of such wide-ranging musicians as composer John Williams and rock legends Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.
Ozuna Inks Publishing Deal With EMPIRE
Announced live at Billboard's Latin Music Week, the Puerto Rican star has struck a go-forward agreement for publishing administration.
Is music’s next great licensing failure already underway?
As Grand Theft Auto VI nears launch, AI tools like GPT-6 Astra are turning prompts into playable games. Deviate Digital founder Sammy Andrews warns that music could be about to miss another platform shift… Source
Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black’ at 20, an Oral History: ‘It Was Just Like Magic’
Collaborators behind the landmark album reflect on the singer-songwriter’s sophomore LP and her brilliance as an artist (and as a pool player).
Kenan Thompson Says He’d Have a “Real Chat” with Shane Gillis Before Next SNL Appearance
Thompson believes Gillis' controversial monologue overshadowed the rest of the episode he hosted. Kenan Thompson Says He’d Have a “Real Chat” with Shane Gillis Before Next SNL Appearance Alex Young