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Major Labels and Publishers Address Mechanical Royalty Negotiations
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major l
Clinic's "Wild In The Streets" and New Single "Energies"
Liverpool duo Clinic have been making genuinely strange art-punk since the late 90s - surgical masks, acidic vocals, jumble sale organs, a Grammy nomination. Tenth album ‘Wild In The Streets’ is out 3
Anya Bennett: The Show Must Go On, Until It Can’t
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.
Xteink X3 E-Reader at Record Low Price for Prime Day
The Xteink X3 is 15% off during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale. Ditch the Bulky Kindle: My Favorite Pocket E-Reader Hits Record Low for Prime Day Eddie Fu
Xbox Game Pass October 2026 Additions and Removals
‘Clair Obscur’ and other big games are set to leave the service this month
Food Vendor Alleges Unpaid Fees and Poor Management at Olivia Rodrigo Event
“You raised $20million for women. Incredible! While this is astounding, it feels like it was done at the expense at some of the women vendors”
Aerosmith & Friends Comeback Shows Feature Stacked Lineup
The veteran band's first full concerts in three years will take place at the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 29 and Nov. 1
Andrew Savage Launches New Band Iconic Fugues with “2025 Dream/2025 Blues”
“I think it’s just amazing the way a fun guitar solo can draw a bit of sun out from behind the clouds”
“I need a cubital tunnel release to fix a nerve": Travis Barker reveals reason for his hospitalisation
"Should be good in a few weeks” says Blink drummer
‘Aerosmith & Friends’ Comeback Shows Feature Stacked Lineup: Slash, Billy Idol, Black Crowes, Run-DMC, Heart & Many More
The veteran band's first full concerts in three years will take place at the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 29 and Nov. 1
Andrew Savage Launches New Band Iconic Fugues with “2025 Dream/2025 Blues”
“I think it’s just amazing the way a fun guitar solo can draw a bit of sun out from behind the clouds”
Food vendor at Daisy Chain Fields shares open letter to Olivia Rodrigo over unpaid fees and poor management
“You raised $20million for women. Incredible! While this is astounding, it feels like it was done at the expense at some of the women vendors”
Xbox Game Pass confirms October 2026 additions
‘Clair Obscur’ and other big games are set to leave the service this month
Standout Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Logic1000, Sasha Keable, Fontaines D.C., Strawberry Guy + Petra
Streaming Fraud Sentencing Looms
The streaming fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in relation to an $8 million streaming scam will be sentenced next week. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance says the sentence should “r
Olympia London Concerts Cancelled
The revamped Olympia complex in West London was due to present a Winter Music Series of concerts in its Grand Hall in December, the first music shows in there since 2022. However, the concerts, featur
Mechanical Royalties Under Review
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major l
Clinic’s New Album and Single
Liverpool duo Clinic have been making genuinely strange art-punk since the late 90s - surgical masks, acidic vocals, jumble sale organs, a Grammy nomination. Tenth album ‘Wild In The Streets’ is out 3
Robert Smith on Olivia Rodrigo's Song Title
“Olivia’s desire to be recognized as a songwriter is very refreshing; it’s unmodern in a way,” he says
Liam Gallagher on Oasis and Liverpool
“Oasis have done more for the city of Liverpool than they will ever do”