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Shakira & Burna Boy to Perform ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico
The stars from Colombia and Nigeria will headline the show at Estadio Ciudad de México alongside Alejandro Fernández, Maná, J Balvin and more.
Laura Marling Surprise Drops Full Raffi Covers Album Laura Sings Raffi: Stream
Marling, who recently gave birth to her second child, wrote in a statement, "Laura Sings Raffi marks a logical next step for me." Laura Marling Surprise Drops Full Raffi Covers Album Laura Sings Raffi: Stream Wren Graves
Watch Madonna turn New York’s Times Square into a dance floor with surprise show
The Queen of Pop broke brand new single ‘Love Sensation’, and played ‘Get Together’ for the first time since 2006
AFEM to Participate in International Music Summit Ibiza 2026
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.
Scientists finally unravel the mysteries of a pianist’s ‘touch’ after measuring hand and finger movements with "microscopic spatial precision"
Is the humble piano a far more expressive instrument than we previously thought?
Scientists Unravel Piano Touch Mysteries
Is the humble piano a far more expressive instrument than we previously thought?
Solardo On “Forever” And The Discipline Behind Reading A Crowd
Solardo (@solardosound) arrives on Defected with “Forever,” a new release landing May 22 that marks their first original outing for the label. The Manchester duo made their Defected event debut in 2025 during the label’s Pacha Ibiza residency, and the release now extends that connection into a prope
Ms. Lauryn Hill to Receive Living Legend Icon Award at 2026 BET Awards
"Her influence is woven into the fabric of the culture," said BET's Connie Orlando.
The Problem With Most Tablets for Musicians is Readability
Most modern tablets are already fast enough for musicians. Opening PDFs, streaming backing tracks, running notation apps, none of that is difficult anymore. The real issue starts once rehearsal begins: the distracting screens. Glossy displays reflect overhead lighting. Brightness gets uncomfortable
Ms. Lauryn Hill to Receive Living Legend Icon Award at 2026 BET Awards
"Her influence is woven into the fabric of the culture," said BET's Connie Orlando.
Lainey Wilson Teams Up with John Mayer for New Single “Phone, Keys, Wallet”: Stream
The track comes ahead of Wilson's busy summer opening for Chris Stapleton and playing headlining shows. Lainey Wilson Teams Up with John Mayer for New Single “Phone, Keys, Wallet”: Stream Eddie Fu
Drake, Ella Langley, and Kacey Musgraves Featured in May's 'Greatest Pop Stars' Podcast
This Who Won the Month episode of the 'Greatest Pop Stars' podcast looks at Drake and a bunch of other pop stars who aren't Drake.
AFEM to Participate in International Music Summit Ibiza
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.
Drake, Ella Langley & Kacey Musgraves: Which Pop Stars Won May 2026? Greatest Pop Stars Podcast
This Who Won the Month episode of the 'Greatest Pop Stars' podcast looks at Drake and a bunch of other pop stars who aren't Drake.
Pacha Brings a Piece of Ibiza to Brooklyn This Summer
Pacha New York is set to usher in a new era of nightlife when it officially opens in Brooklyn later this month. Ahead of its highly anticipated debut, the iconic…
Scientists finally unravel the mysteries of a pianist’s ‘touch’, after measuring hand and finger movements with "microscopic spatial precision"
Is the humble piano a far more expressive instrument than we previously thought?
Donald Trump Denies Knowledge of Fair's Booked Acts
"I never even heard of these people. I never heard of any of them." Donald Trump Says He’s “Never Heard of” Acts Booked for Great American State Fair Wren Graves
Donald Trump Says He’s “Never Heard of” Acts Booked for Great American State Fair
"I never even heard of these people. I never heard of any of them." Donald Trump Says He’s “Never Heard of” Acts Booked for Great American State Fair Wren Graves
Garth Brooks Eyeing $2 Billion Sale of Catalog
If it closed, it would be among the largest catalog sales in music history. Garth Brooks Eyeing $2 Billion Sale of Catalog Wren Graves
Watch Justin Long Dig His Own Grave in Ariana Grande’s New Video
The singer plays a revenge-seeking ghost in the “Hate That I Made You Love Me” short