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Walker Hayes Puts On His Puppy Voice for New Song Dedicated to His Dogs: Listen
The country star teams up with pet food brand Canidae Heartland to promote the bond we all have with our four-legged friends.
The Weeknd, a Wednesday Remix, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
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Walker Hayes Puts On His Puppy Voice for New Song Dedicated to His Dogs: Listen
The country star teams up with pet food brand Canidae Heartland to promote the bond we all have with our four-legged friends.
Outkast Sues Rapper Ovrkast for Trademark Infringement Over ‘Nearly Identical’ Name
The lawsuit from André 3000 and Big Boi claims a California rapper "maliciously" chose a similar name — and that he publicly admitted fans confuse it for "Outkast."
Here’s How Independent Artists Are Actually Selling Merch Online Now
Direct powered by DistroKid is one of the best ways for indie artists to find and connect with fans.
2Pac’s Murder Trial Is Being Turned Into a Crime Documentary
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was convicted of orchestrating the Death Row rapper's 1996 murder in August.
Here’s Why Britney Spears Biopic Director Jon M. Chu Is ‘Not Even Thinking About Casting’ Yet
"We're just trying to get the story right," Chu says.
Dolly Parton Estate Sues Late Star’s Nephew Over Violent Threats: ‘I’m a Killer’
Less than a month after the country legend's death, a legal battle has begun.
Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour over pro-Palestine stance
Macklemore has been axed as support on Ed Sheeran’s US tour because of his on-stage support for Palestine, prompting both artists to publish statements. The rapper was dropped after several stadium ow
Songwriter urges Supreme Court to reject music publishers' copyright appeal
When America’s Fifth Circuit Appeals Court backed a songwriter-friendly interpretation of the termination right in US copyright law, the majors bought the song that prompted that ruling and asked the
Universal sues DistroKid over alleged pipeline for AI-generated music
Universal claims that distributor DistroKid achieved its recent $2 billion valuation by providing a pipeline for AI slop and copyright infringing music, to the detriment of artists and labels. It has
Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran tour sparks wider industry debate
The drama continues following the axing of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his on-stage support for Palestine. Sheeran himself is taking a lot of heat, though some in the industry have expre
Universal and Warner dispute AI deal interpretation with AFM
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
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Safeguarding in 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
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in DJ Equipment
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
Niall Horan Pays Tribute to Liam Payne Onstage
In footage shared from the show, Payne can be heard reflecting on the extraordinary rise he and his bandmates experienced with 1D.
BMI Launches Health Insurance Service for Songwriters
BMI Health Connect will review songwriters' and composers' needs and help them choose among available insurance options.
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Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
BMI to Help Songwriters Navigate Healthcare Coverage Via New Service
BMI Health Connect will review songwriters' and composers' needs and help them choose among available insurance options.
Niall Horan Honors Liam Payne by Playing Late One Direction Bandmate’s Voice Onstage for ‘End of an Era’
In footage shared from the show, Payne can be heard reflecting on the extraordinary rise he and his bandmates experienced with 1D.