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The National joined by Richard Reed Parry and play ’90-Mile Water Wall’ for first time since 2014 at first full gig in two years
They also brought out contemporary performance and visual artist Ragnar Kjartansson following them collaborating in 2013
KATSEYE Give Crucial Update on Sophia Laforteza’s Return: ‘We Can’t Wait For Her to Come Back’
The group confirmed that the singer's temporary hiatus to focus on her mental health is slated to end after following their 2026 Wildworld tour.
A$AP Rocky Recruits Jeremih and Reggie for “Shroom Clouds”
Teased since 2021, the song launches Don’t Be Dumb - Disc 2
Green Day’s trusted producer breaks down why Dookie still sounds so impactful
In our recent conversation with Rob Cavallo, we learned how he took a chance on the pop-punkers and oversaw the punchy sonics of the band’s iconic major label debut
Bon Jovi Announces 2027 Tour Dates
The band will play shows in North America, the UK, and Australia. Bon Jovi Announces 2027 Tour Dates Alex Young
KATSEYE Give Crucial Update on Sophia Laforteza’s Return: ‘We Can’t Wait For Her to Come Back’
The group confirmed that the singer's temporary hiatus to focus on her mental health is slated to end after following their 2026 Wildworld tour.
Youth Music’s latest fund targets racial inequity in the arts
British charity Youth Music has a new fund, and it has a clear aim: tackling racial inequity in the arts. The £2.4m fund will offer grants of up to £120k to organisations working on that challenge. The post is from Music Ally.
UMAW wants to ‘Raise the Bar’ for venue policies in the US
US union United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) has launched its latest campaign, targeting “the worst practices at music venues across North America”. The post is from Music Ally.
Traditional Arabesk music is proving popular with young Turks
In Türkiye, Arabesk music has been popular since the 1960s: a genre that wears its heart firmly on its sleeve with themes of yearning, grief and unrequited love. Which, as it turns out, is striking a chord anew with young Turkish listeners in 2026. The post is from Music Ally.
Sync startup Maia Universe inks more deals and raises funding
We’ve been keeping tabs on sync-licensing startup Maia Universe since the Swedish/UK firm was one of the winners of our 2024 Music Ally SI:X startups contest. The post is from Music Ally.
Digital agency Round raises £4m funding round for expansion
We’re used to writing about multi-million pound funding rounds for tech startups. Music marketing agencies… less so. Congratulations are thus due to Round Group, which works across music and entertainment, for a £4m round announced last week. The post is from Music Ally.
Musixmatch acquires Songdex and Blokur owner Music Reports
Lyrics firm Musixmatch was founded 16 years ago, but has never bought another company… until now. It has announced the acquisition of Music Reports, the US firm that owns the Songdex copyright registry as well as rights and licensing firm Blokur. The post is from Music Ally.
The National joined by Richard Reed Parry and play ’90-Mile Water Wall’ for first time since 2014 at first full gig in two years
They also brought out contemporary performance and visual artist Ragnar Kjartansson following them collaborating in 2013
Thom Yorke reflects on Radiohead’s emotional live return
The return of Radiohead last year answered the prayers of millions of fans the world over - but for the band members themselves, walking to the stage on that first night in Madrid was a reminder of ho
Producer Andrew Watt on Ozzy Osbourne’s unreleased final recordings – and their last meeting
“We had a beautiful listening session and talked about a lot of stuff”
Method Man Reacts to Once Upon a Time in Shaolin for First Time: “I Don’t Hate It”
At a listening party organized by journalist Pablo Torre, the Wu-Tang Clan MC said he thought the album was a "valid piece of art." Method Man Reacts to Once Upon a Time in Shaolin for First Time: “I
Bon Jovi announced as first headliner for BST Hyde Park 2027
“It’s a full circle moment to be returning to BST Hyde Park, 14 years after headlining the very first festival”
‘Crystal Lake’ review: ‘Friday The 13th’ prequel gives Jason’s mum a twisted origin story
The eight-episode series explores the makings of original killer Pamela Voorhees
'Diddy Kong Racing' Soundtrack to Receive 'Revisited' Vinyl Release
Featuring 23 remixed tracks from original composer David Wise
Miley Cyrus Addresses Criticism of Hollywood Bowl Performances
The singer reacted to what she called "clickbait" posts claiming that she was not fully invested in her comeback shows at the famed venue.