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Lickd Can You Use Popular Music In Shorts_Outreach
YouTube Shorts have become the primary attraction of YouTube overall, attracting far more likes and views than regular videos. Many creators are diversifying their output by including Shorts, while others are choosing to go all in on this snappy approach to content. As with all media formats, recogn
Daisuke Ashihara’s ‘World Trigger’ Vol. 30 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 as Comics Sweep Top 10
Debuting at No. 2 is Vol. 11 of the comic adaptation of the popular light novel Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga.
How It Was Made: Feiertag – Something I Shouldn’t Be ft. FEMI (Omni Youth + Electronica)
Dutch producer Feiertag (@feiertag_music) has always had an interest in the space between live instrumentation and electronic production, and his latest single, “Something I Shouldn’t Be,” brings those two sides of his sound together in a particularly interesting way. Released September 23 via Omni
John Mayer Live at Sphere 2027: Here’s Where to Shop Affordable Tickets Online
The singer-songwriter's 18-concert residency in Las Vegas starts on Thursday, April. 8, 2027.
Troye Sivan Shares How He Got Nicole Kidman for ‘She’s the Best’ Video (And What He Thinks of ADÉLA’s Hit)
The star also talks about his favorite "slinky sexy" pop stars, including Addison Rae.
Wharfedale NOVA Keeps the Low End Civilized
All Images Courtesy Of Wharfedale A bad subwoofer is easy to notice. It makes itself the main character, blooms around every kick drum, turns film scores into a low-frequency mess, and tricks people into thinking more bass automatically means better sound. A good subwoofer does almost the opposite.
Travis Scott No Longer Facing Lawsuit Over ‘Alright’ Sample on ‘Astroworld’ and ‘Utopia’
A pair of songwriters dropped their nearly three-year-old copyright infringement case against the star rapper.
John Mlynczak On NAMM, DJs, And The Future Of Gear
NAMM can look like a gear show from the outside, especially if all you see are launch videos, crowded booth photos, and the annual flood of “best new synths/controllers/interfaces” posts that hit the internet every January. But for DJs and electronic producers, the real reason to show up is usually
CMU Selects: Top Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Tooth, untitled (halo), Basht, Slayyyter + strongboi
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AFEM Member Events at ADE 2026
This guide is currently available to AFEM members only and will be opened for public viewing in due course.
Navigating Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
Sharing practical tips and tricks on how to navigate the week, insights into the official programming and opportunities on offer.
Anya Bennett: The Show Must Go On
Anya Bennett, Broker Support Account Handler at Howden Music takes on the cover most artists only think about once a show has already fallen through.
Stylophone Launches Mini Version of Classic Synthesizer
The pocket-sized collectible has a working metal keyboard, stylus and built-in speaker, and it's small enough to clip to your keys
Fender Releases Joe Bonamassa Signature Tone Master Twin Amplifier
The Tone Master '59 Twin-Amp JB Edition is here, and it's got some lungs on it. Joe Bonamassa tells us how it more than held its own in the Amp Shanty
Teenage Engineering to Cease Synthesizer Production, Focus Shifts from Products
“I’ve come to the conclusion that, for us, the products aren’t the business," says Jesper Kouthoofd
From Ashes to New Earns Second Consecutive Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart Topper
The band joins Shinedown and Three Days Grace as the only acts with multiple leaders in 2026.
Backstreet Boys Set Touring Record in Canada; Vans Warped Tour Cancelled
Also up north this week: Noise complaints at Toronto's Rogers Stadium are way up — thanks in part to shows by Chris Brown & Usher and Bruno Mars.
Troye Sivan Talks New Album ‘She’s the Best,’ Madonna Sample On ‘Party’ & Nicole Kidman Cameo | Billboard News
Troye Sivan reveals how Madonna cleared the sample on “Party,” and why that moment became a major creative unlock for the song. He walks us through the writing process, and how the track evolved from early versions into the final club-ready record. Sivan also opens up about the emotional whiplash of
In Canada: Backstreet Boys Set New Touring Record; Vans Warped Tour Not Returning
Also up north this week: Noise complaints at Toronto's Rogers Stadium are way up — thanks in part to shows by Chris Brown & Usher and Bruno Mars.