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Jimmy Barnes Pays Tribute to Angry Anderson With Rose Tattoo Cover
The Australian rock icon released his version of “Rock ’n’ Roll Is King,” with all proceeds to charity, following the Rose Tattoo frontman’s death.
Zach Bryan wears ‘Free Palestine’ shirt at Gillette Stadium following Robert Kraft-Macklemore row
Macklemore was recently barred from the same venue before being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour over his pro-Palestine statements
Zach Bryan Wears ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium
It comes after Macklemore was dropped from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour over the rapper’s pro-Palestinian statements.
Spotify Adds K-Pop Podcast 'Flip the Language' Featuring KickFlip
In the time-honoured tradition of three things making a trend, Spotify is very much up to something with K-Pop podcasts in 2026. This week, the company has announced a new video show featuring boy-ban
Outkast Sues Ovrkast for Trademark Infringement
Outkast have sued Ovrkast for trademark infringement. Rapper and producer Ovrkast admitted himself in a Rolling Stone interview last year that lots of people confuse the two artist brands. A company t
Gaspar Claus Releases New Single 'Ecstasy'
Cellist Gaspar Claus makes contemporary chamber music threaded with Mediterranean folk and electronics - every sound originates from a cello, then gets stretched, processed and metamorphosed into some
IFPI Welcomes Web-Blocking Actions in Latin America
Global record industry trade group IFPI has welcomed coordinated action by government agencies in five Latin American countries to secure web-blocks against 300+ piracy domains. IFPI says the action “
CMU Selects: This Week's Standout Releases
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Adult DVD, Ray Laurél, Queens of The Stone Age, Tinashe + Perfume Genius
Ed Sheeran Show Faces Potential Cancellation Due to Weather
Ed Sheeran is due back on stage later today at the stadium owned by billionaire Robert Kraft, who forced the axing of Macklemore from the show. However, stormy weather might cause a cancellation, plus
Oasis Tickets Resell for Thousands Amidst Government Touting Ban Promises
Touts were selling tickets for next year’s Oasis shows at nearly £3000 a piece on Friday, even though the band say touted tickets are “liable to be cancelled”. The UK government has promised to ban fo
L'OBJECTIF Release New Single
Leeds four-piece L'Objectif make high adrenaline post-punk with New Order propulsions and vocals that dacne somewhere between Morrissey and Jarvis Cocker. New single 'Walking Home (From The City)' is
Heavy metal innovator Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant dies at 63
“I took chances as an artist and a musician – I helped keep the music alive”
Zach Bryan Wears “Free Palestine” Shirt During Show at Gillette Stadium
The fashion statement came weeks after Bob Kraft led a campaign to get Macklemore kicked off Ed Sheeran's tour. Zach Bryan Wears “Free Palestine” Shirt During Show at Gillette Stadium Alex Young
Zach Bryan Wears “Free Palestine” Shirt During Show at Gillette Stadium
The fashion statement came weeks after Bob Kraft led a campaign to get Macklemore kicked off Ed Sheeran's tour. Zach Bryan Wears “Free Palestine” Shirt During Show at Gillette Stadium Alex Young
AOC and Bernie Sanders Introduce The Strokes Prior to NYC Show
"The greatest city in the world is now welcoming the greatest rock band of our generation." AOC and Bernie Sanders Introduce The Strokes Prior to NYC Show Alex Young
Dave Grohl Lives Out Boyhood Dream by Joining AC/DC for “Highway to Hell”
Grohl's Foo Fighters served as the surprise opener for AC/DC's show at MetLife Stadium. Dave Grohl Lives Out Boyhood Dream by Joining AC/DC for “Highway to Hell” Alex Young
Dave Grohl Lives Out Boyhood Dream by Joining AC/DC for “Highway to Hell”
Grohl's Foo Fighters served as the surprise opener for AC/DC's show at MetLife Stadium. Dave Grohl Lives Out Boyhood Dream by Joining AC/DC for “Highway to Hell” Alex Young
AOC and Bernie Sanders Introduce The Strokes Prior to NYC Show
"The greatest city in the world is now welcoming the greatest rock band of our generation." AOC and Bernie Sanders Introduce The Strokes Prior to NYC Show Alex Young
News Organizations Challenge Trump's DoJ Stance on AI Training and Fair Use
Many of the music industry’s AI legal battles swing on whether or not AI training is ‘fair use’ under US copyright law. Donald Trump’s DoJ recently intervened in a dispute between newspapers and OpenA
IMPF and IMPEL Advocate Equal Value for Song and Recording Rights in AI Licensing
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i