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Harley Benton Factory Modded SC-550 Plus Guitar
With three voicings per pickup, the SC-500 Plus gets a considerable upgrade and has never sounded so versatile
Madonna and Charli XCX collaborate on new single
Danceteria Afterhours is a new version of the Confessions II track
Brent Faiyaz Announces 2026 Tour Dates
The three-night arena run marks the R&B singer’s first US headlining shows since 2023. Brent Faiyaz Announces 2026 Tour Dates Karan Singh
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Has Led Billboard’s Top Soundtracks Chart for 61 Weeks
Will the K-pop megahit take the lead? We'll soon see.
Outkast Sue Ovrkast for Having “Nearly Identical” Name
A new lawsuit claims the Oakland rapper-producer reneged on an earlier agreement with the Grammy-winning duo to change his name to Overkxst
Brent Faiyaz Announces 2026 Tour Dates
The three-night arena run marks the R&B singer’s first US headlining shows since 2023. Brent Faiyaz Announces 2026 Tour Dates Karan Singh
Universal and Warner Dispute 'New Use' Clause in AFM Agreement
In June the American Federation Of Musicians sued Universal and Warner over their AI deals, insisting the majors should be sharing their AI money with the union’s members under its Sound Recording Lab
Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy on Tour
Ed Sheeran resumed his US tour without support acts this weekend, responding on stage to the controversial axing of Macklemore from the show. Elsewhere in pop politics, Zara Larson has pulled out of a
MRC Seeks Head of Business Development
The MRC are seeking a remote Head of Business Development to join their management team and help shape the next stage of growth.
US Considers Web-Blocking for Anti-Piracy
New plans to finally introduce web-blocking as an anti-piracy tool in the US would specifically oblige VPNs and DNS resolvers as well as ISPs to block access to piracy sites when rightsholders secure
Julia Jacklin's New Album 'The Gem'
Australian songwriter Julia Jacklin makes warm, fuzzy indie-folk with a husky crackling alto. New single ‘If I Had The Hand Of God’ is cathartic and country-nodding. Album ‘The Gem’ - recorded above a
AFEM Industry Insider Discusses Post-Algorithm Audience Building
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
AFEM Health Group Webinar Focuses on Team Building in Electronic Music
An online public webinar examining how the sector can create healthier, more collaborative and more resilient ways of working.
Harley Benton SC-550 Plus Factory Mod Features Fishman Fluence Pickups
With three voicings per pickup, the SC-500 Plus gets a considerable upgrade and has never sounded so versatile
Madonna and Charli XCX Release New Single
Danceteria Afterhours is a new version of the Confessions II track
Tame Impala, Genesis Owusu Lead 2026 ARIA Awards Nominations
The Australian recorded music industry’s flagship awards ceremony will be presented Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Has Led Billboard’s Top Soundtracks Chart for 61 Weeks: Only One Soundtrack Has Led Longer (Full List)
Will the K-pop megahit take the lead? We'll soon see.
‘America’s Got Talent’ Crowns Season 21 Champion
And the winner is...
AFEM LinkedIn Live: Maximizing Back Catalogue Value
Join AFEM for a practical conversation on how electronic music catalogues are valued, the groundwork required before speaking to investors, and what rights holders can do now to build long-term value.
Frances Shillito on Safeguarding in the Music Industry
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru