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HarbourView strikes catalog deal with Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan is an 11-time GRAMMY Award-winner Source
Julia Jacklin Announces New Album, The Gem, Unveils First Single: Stream
The Australian singer-songwriter's new effort is scheduled to come out September 25th and is her debut on 4AD records. Julia Jacklin Announces New Album, The Gem, Unveils First Single: Stream Travis Bland
Spotify’s editors to make video cameos in ‘New Music Friday’
Spotify’s flagship playlist is getting more of a human touch, albeit only in the US for now. Its team of editors will now be appearing in videos within ‘New Music Friday’ to talk about some of each week’s tracks. This isn’t a new idea for Spotify – these video cameos began last September with a play
YouTube launches ‘Music Nights’ series of exclusive concerts
Spotify and YouTube Music have been competing increasingly fiercely in the podcasts space. Now exclusive live-music concerts are emerging as another key facet of their rivalry. We reported recently on Spotify’s Le Sserafim concert film and rumours that it is approaching music festivals for livestrea
"For really just a long time, it was just way too sad for me to make music”: Mike D on his grief at the loss of Adam Yauch
The ex-Beastie Boy releases his solo debut later this summer
Ariana Grande foundation supports LGBTQ+ rights and mental health
Ariana Grande has launched a new charitable endeavour. The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation will include four separate funds focused on organisations “that provide the safe space and care that is desperately needed by so many right now”. The emphasis is on trans and LGBTQ+ rights as well as mental-hea
Warner Music China gets into virtual artists with Dream Maker
We’ve covered various announcements by major labels about new imprints and partnerships in China focused on traditional artists. However, Warner Music China’s latest deal has a twist. It’s a strategic partnership with a company called Dream Maker whose focus is on virtual artists, signing more than
The Weeknd has sold 3m tickets and grossed $440m in 2026 so far
Y’know someone who’s not suffering from ‘blue dot fever’ this year? The Weeknd. That’s according to Live Nation, which published some stats to celebrate the start of the latest leg of his ‘After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour’. According to the company, the tour has sold more than 3m tickets, earning m
‘Michael’ becomes highest-grossing music biopic in history – overtaking ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ with $911M+ at global box office
Total comprises $358.6M domestically and $553.3M from international markets Source
Mystery Jets share deeply personal single ‘Soul River’
“The song is a celebration of a life cut short but one which lives on in our memory and our music”
Amanda Seyfried learned to play entire ‘Blue’ album for shelved Joni Mitchell project
"I felt like a bona fide musician"
Mike Stock on Rick Astley's Success and Stock Aitken Waterman's Process
"It made us sound like a sausage factory – that we were just churning them out – and that couldn't be further from the truth, because we always put the time and the hours and the effort in"
Linkin Park's Biggest Hit: Chester Bennington's Initial Doubts
Chester Bennington was a little on the fence as to whether Linkin Park’s most enduring track was strong enough to be on their debut
Axl Rose on Crafting a Guns N' Roses Ballad Inspired by Elton John
Rose called it “a song about not wanting to be in a state of unrequited love”
Hotone NC-200 Verbera Review: Impressive Reverb Pedal
With equally good algorithmic and IR convolution reverbs, this is a seriously impressive little pedal
Yamaha EAD50 Review: A Powerful Upgrade for Musicians
Nearly a decade after the release of the EAD10, Yamaha knocks it out of the park with the upgraded EAD50
Singer-songwriter Eloise talks voice notes, vocal harmonies and learning guitar by watching YouTube
“I don't write any lyrics down, because I've always had this rule, which is if it's a good song and you have got your feelings right, you will remember it the next day”
Hit ‘Terrifier’ horror franchise mired in legal troubles over Art The Clown ownership
A lawsuit has been filed claiming copyright and trademark infringement
Gorillaz at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: Johnny Marr, Shaun Ryder, Little Simz, Yasiin Bey lead massive list of guest performers
Damon Albarn and co. will play their first ever stadium show this weekend
World Champion New York Knicks to Take Over ‘Tonight Show’ Episode Alongside Good Luck Charm Wu-Tang Clan
Two days after beating the Spurs in the NBA Finals, MVP Jalen Bruson will sit on the couch alongside teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and more.