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Ed Sheeran didn’t want to “get into politics” on U2 collab ‘Yours Eternally’, claims Bono
The single featured a Ukrainian musician-turned-soldier, and the EP it featured on was “dedicated to those fighting on the frontlines of freedom”
CMU highlights standout music releases from the past week
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 threatened by storm; promoters offer refunds
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 reach £3000 amid government touting ban uncertainty
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 'Walking Home (From The City)'
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
News orgs dispute Trump's DoJ on 'fair use' in OpenAI case
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
Steve Stevens on Adapting Musical Style for Grunge and Punk
But he remembered a similar thing happening during punk
Line 6 Helix Stadium Native Amp Simulator Review
Line 6 Helix Stadium Native brings Agoura amp models, Proxy clones, and 48-blocks to your DAW, but is it worth the $399.99 asking price for new users?
Todd Edwards on AI in Music Production
"Do you think I need to use AI? I've been making music without AI forever. I'm using it because it's an amazing adventure – I wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't"
U2 and Third Man Records Release Limited Edition 'Carnaval De Luz' Vinyl
The yellow and black design has been created specifically for independent music retailers
Silverchair Won't Play 2026 NRL Grand Final Due to Rustiness
“Thanks to everyone who’s asked if we’re playing before the game. We’re way too rusty, so sorry, no can do," a statement reads.
U2 team up with Jack White’s Third Man Records for ‘Carnaval De Luz’ limited-edition vinyl
The yellow and black design has been created specifically for independent music retailers
MGMH launches Good Vibrations mental wellbeing sessions for musicians
A series of recent surveys, from The Cost of A Dream to It’s Time to Talk, have highlighted the challenges faced by Indian musicians and music industry professionals. Indian artist […] The post is from Music Ally.
‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ sequel will be released in cinemas as well as on Netflix
The streaming giant wants to “serve” movie lovers
Spotify’s Rap 91 Live to return as a subscriber-exclusive event
Spotify India’s annual hip-hop festival Rap 91 Live — named after its flagship playlist for the genre — will return for its fifth edition on 24 October. Like every year, […] The post is from Music Ally.
Novex’s new music-tech arm launches tools for Indian venues
Indian music licensing company Novex has launched Velvet Labs, a company that designs and builds music technology products. It arrives with a line of three products for venues that use […] The post is from Music Ally.
Novex’s new music-tech arm launches Indian venue platforms
Indian music licensing company Novex has launched Velvet Labs, a company that designs and builds music technology products. It arrives with a line of three products for venues that use […] The post is from Music Ally.
‘We’re Way Too Rusty’: Silverchair Won’t Be Playing The 2026 NRL Grand Final
“Thanks to everyone who’s asked if we’re playing before the game. We’re way too rusty, so sorry, no can do," a statement reads.
Lila launches Live Academy for UK South Asian music professionals
Among the key findings of UK-based non-profit Lila’s Soundcheck report — which surveyed almost 350 South Asian music professionals working in the country — was that 68% of the respondents […] The post is from Music Ally.
L'Objectif releases new single 'Walking Home (From The City)'
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