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Examining the Rapid Ascent of Olle Boerg in the Electronic Music Landscape
Olle Boerg, an artist from Sweden, is currently experiencing a significant surge in engagement, marked by a 422% increase in Spotify followers, reaching 1,306. This rapid ascent for an artist on UniFreq Recordings suggests an emerging pattern in electronic music listener discovery and engagement.
“This track is very much John Deacon world. I don’t think I was on it at all to start off with! He was much more into funk than we were. So it’s his rhythm guitar playing – not mine”: Brian May on the No 1 hit that made Queen the biggest band in the world
“Freddie absolutely adored it – he sang it until he bled!”
Harry Styles pays tribute to David Hockney and reflects on One Direction days as he kicks off record-breaking Wembley run
https://www.nme.com/news/music/harry-styles-london-wembley-stadium-shows-doors-stage-times-revealed-3950402
Michael Jackson’s child abuse accusers given new trial date for 2028
James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who appeared in the 2019 documentary 'Leaving Neverland' are alleging that Jackson's companies helped to enable and conceal his abuse
The Strokes play ‘Falling Out Of Love’ live in full for first time and bring back ‘Killing Lies’ as they headline Bonnaroo 2026
Their new album 'Reality Awaits' is due for release on July 24
Aaron Sorkin sheds light on ‘The Social Reckoning’ casting, says Jesse Eisenberg “did not want to be conflated with Mark Zuckerberg anymore”
"He has his problems with the guy"
Transmissions NYC: AFEM and Resident Advisor Present Summit at Elsewhere
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 music 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 Guitar Review
Class-leading MIDI tech meets a top-rated ergonomic guitar – the perfect combination?
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
Limp Bizkit headline Download Festival, 23 years after initial no-show
The nu-metal band were supposed to headliner back in 2003, but were replaced by Audioslave after dropping out
Katy Perry, LISA, Anitta & More at 2026 World Cup USA Opening Ceremony
Rema, Tyla, Future and Dan + Shay also performed ahead of the U.S. Men's National Team's opening win against Paraguay.
Limp Bizkit headline Download with triumphant set, 23 years after pulling out of inaugural festival
The nu-metal band were supposed to headliner back in 2003, but were replaced by Audioslave after dropping out
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.