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Katy Perry, LISA, Anitta & More at 2026 World Cup USA Opening Ceremony: Best Moments From Inside L.A. Stadium
Rema, Tyla, Future and Dan + Shay also performed ahead of the U.S. Men's National Team's opening win against Paraguay.
Watch Katy Perry, Tyla, Lisa and Anitta perform at the FIFA 2026 World Cup US opening ceremony
Two other opening ceremonies took place in Canada and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament has been co-hosted across multiple countries
US Music Publishing Revenues Surpass $7.3 Billion in 2025
NMPA Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer Danielle Aguirre said publishing outpaced the growth of recorded music for the fourth year in a row. Source
REPUBLIC Collective and ZIZA Inc. Launch Joint Venture for South Asian Artists
The joint venture will prioritize signing and developing artists from the South Asian diaspora Source
AFEM Addresses Tinnitus and Hearing Health in the Electronic Music Industry
On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con
AFEM Podcast Explores Transitioning from DJ Sets to Live Shows
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
Feedback MTUK x AFEM Pitch Competition Focuses on Electronic Music
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
Maria May Discusses Burnout and Artist Development
Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the
Transmissions NYC Summit Explores Electronic Music Sector
AFEM and Resident Advisor present Transmissions NYC: Plugging In To The Electronic Music Sector, a free half-day summit at Elsewhere Brooklyn on 18 June, programmed as part of New York Music Month. Th
Ed Sheeran and Orange Launch Busking Amp and Grassroots Campaign
Sheeran and Orange unveil the Outlowd ES series, featuring a trio of busking friendly acoustic amps – and Sheeran's Play It Home campaign aims to support grassroots music across the globe
Strandberg x Jamstik Chameleon Review
Class-leading MIDI tech meets a top-rated ergonomic guitar – the perfect combination?
Callum Turner on Bond Rumors
"Even your best friends ask you, people text you that you haven’t spoken to for 10 years - and you know nothing!"
Éadrom: The Whispers of a New Electronic Voice From Ireland
In an oversaturated digital landscape, genuine discovery often arrives not with a fanfare, but with a subtle shift in algorithmic currents. Éadrom, an electronic artist from Ireland, represents such a moment of emerging interest, their presence marked by quiet digital momentum and an intriguing lack of established narrative.
Callum Turner remains tight-lipped on Bond rumours, despite receiving backing from George Clooney
"Even your best friends ask you, people text you that you haven’t spoken to for 10 years - and you know nothing!"
Music Tech Pitch Competition for Electronic Labels and Publishers
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
Maria May Discusses Burnout and Boundaries in Electronic Music
Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the
Transmissions NYC Summit Explores Electronic Music Sector
AFEM and Resident Advisor present Transmissions NYC: Plugging In To The Electronic Music Sector, a free half-day summit at Elsewhere Brooklyn on 18 June, programmed as part of New York Music Month. Th
Ed Sheeran and Orange Launch Grassroots Music Initiative
Sheeran and Orange unveil the Outlowd ES series, featuring a trio of busking friendly acoustic amps – and Sheeran's Play It Home campaign aims to support grassroots music across the globe
Strandberg x Jamstik Chameleon Review
Class-leading MIDI tech meets a top-rated ergonomic guitar – the perfect combination?
DEVO and The B-52s Discuss Joint Tour and Legacy
Ahead of their UK co-headline dates, DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh and The B-52s Kate Pierson talk to NME about what they have in common, inspiring Kurt Cobain and John Lennon, the state of the world and t