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UK update: BBC campaign, Beatles plans, Luminate stats, MVT festival
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. The post is from Music Ally.
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 Music Ally.
Country Profile – Philippines 2026
People in The Philippines are music mad, which is good news for a booming local market, even if exports may struggle. While most Western observers might think of Japan as the home of karaoke, The Philippines would beg to differ. Most houses have some kind of karaoke machine and an estimated 87% of F
Music-tech funding: ArtMaster bags $2.4m and Chaos raises £1m
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.
Lily Allen Tells Fans She’s ‘Gutted’ To Miss Auckland Show Due to Viral Infection
The singer's first New Zealand gig since 2019 was waved off on the day of the show.
Technics’ new SL-1210MKX turntable promises greater stability and finer pitch control
A new version of the classic SL-1200 is on the way
SoundExchange’s $3.4M lawsuit against Sonos put on hold until appeals court rules on its right to sue over unpaid royalties
Paused since December 2025, the case remains on hold pending a New York federal appeals court ruling in the SoundExchange-SiriusXM dispute. Source
Paul and Ringo give thumbs up to massively expanded new Beatles museum in Liverpool
Plus new Yellow Submarine experience set to open in 2028 as well
Xbox’s new console could cost $1800, new report claims
Project Helix is reportedly set to launch in 2028
Reservoir acquires rights to ‘Feliz Navidad’ star José Feliciano’s recorded music catalog
Deal also includes non-exclusive rights to Feliciano's name, image, and likeness Source
AFEM and Beatport Webinar on Label Growth
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
AFEM Events 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
Electro-Harmonix Pico Shimmer Cosmic Reverb Review
EHX’s latest tiny Pico pedal is an affordable Crazy Diamond of a pedal taking us straight back in time.
James Walbourne on Chuck Berry and The Pretenders
Despite having the most hectic calendar in rock, His Lordship’s James Walbourne has found time between commitments with The Pretenders and Primal Scream to craft a new album of re-imagined Chuck Berry
IAMDDB Responds to Israeli Government's Use of AI Likeness
“I stand for humanity. I stand against the killing and suffering of innocent people. And I stand for every artist's right to decide what their name, face and work are associated with” The post IAMDDB
Daft Punk reportedly turned down ‘GTA 6’ soundtrack offer before Justice said yes
The rumour claims the dance titans were offered an almost unlimited budget to reunite
Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Black Crowes to Pay Tribute to Gram Parsons Ahead of Posthumous Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Margo Price, Grace Potter and Jesse Welles will also be on hand for the Nov. 11 show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles.
Watch Underscores Debut New Song With Jane Remover
The duo premiered the collaboration during Underscores’ Charli xcx support slot in Inglewood
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Sophia Stel, Worldpeace DMT, Weed420, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Watch Cardi B Blaze Through Her No-Brakes Tiny Desk Performance
The rapper’s backing band gave fresh, rock-inflected updates to singles like “ErrTime,” “Up,” and “Bodak Yellow”