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Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal Team for New Album Doomed!
“Every one of Kenny’s beats is a chunk of ore from a different comet”
“I don't know any of the chord names. I would describe my guitar playing style as nothing technical. It's technically bad, actually, but it feels correct”: 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”
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.
Hello, is it Lionel Richie’s vocal trademarks you’re looking for?
Richie has become the latest artist to file trademark applications focused on his voice, in an effort to protect himself from unauthorised exploitation by AI cloning.
Lionel Richie files to trademark the sound of his voice, following Taylor Swift amid AI deepfake crackdown
The four-time Grammy winner filed four applications, each covering audio of him saying a phrase drawn from his songs. Source
UK government confirms plans to ban social media for under-16s
The social-media bans for children are catching. The UK government has this morning confirmed its widely-leaked plans to follow Australia’s lead in banning social media for under-16s. Which social media? “User-to-user platforms, whose purpose is to enable social interaction and which allow users to
Hit ‘Terrifier’ horror franchise mired in legal troubles over Art The Clown ownership
A lawsuit has been filed claiming copyright and trademark infringement
Elvis Costello on Olivia Rodrigo "Plagiarism" Claim
It’s alleged her 2021 track Brutal rips off Pump It Up
Rick Astley's Hit Song and Stock Aitken Waterman
"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 Song: Chester Bennington's 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's Inspiration for a Guns N' Roses Ballad
Rose called it “a song about not wanting to be in a state of unrequited love”
Hotone NC-200 Verbera Review
With equally good algorithmic and IR convolution reverbs, this is a seriously impressive little pedal
Yamaha EAD50 Review: A Powerful Musical Tool
Nearly a decade after the release of the EAD10, Yamaha knocks it out of the park with the upgraded EAD50
Bob Dylan Reflects on Aging and Freedom
"You’re an old king from some vanished country,” he says
Bruce Springsteen Seeks Unity with Fans Over Political Differences
“I don’t even really consider myself an activist. I feel like I’m, at best, a concerned citizen”
Linkin Park's Historic Download Festival 2026 Performance
The band last performed at Donington Park in 2014, when they were fronted by the late Chester Bennington
Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal Announce New Album
“Every one of Kenny’s beats is a chunk of ore from a different comet”
Ozcillex Artists Exhibit Collective Momentum, Signalling Robust A&R Curation
Ozcillex is currently demonstrating significant label momentum, with artists such as Perry Patelski and Exhilarated Ego experiencing notable growth in Spotify followers. This collective upward trajectory, marked by an average growth of 15%, appears to reflect a strategically strong and effective A&R curation.
Amapiano's Ascendant Wave: Sam Deep's Notable Surge in Engagement
Sam Deep is currently experiencing a significant artist surge within the Amapiano genre, marked by a notable 15% increase in Spotify followers. This sharp rise in engagement metrics could signal a growing listener base and intensified interest in the artist's output, aligning with broader trends in electronic music.