Culture & Society
Macklemore: ‘Being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work anymore’
Having been removed from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop’ tour in the US, Macklemore found himself with some white space in his live schedule. He’s moved to fill that quickly. The post is from Music Ally.
Apple Music to livestream Head Trip electronic-music festival
You certainly can’t accuse promoter Goldenvoice of putting all its festival-livestream eggs in the same streaming service’s basket. The post is from Music Ally.
Music Piracy Operation Targets Hundreds of Websites in Latin America
IFPI says the operation brings together authorities from Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador Source
Industry Figure Critiques Focus on Followers Over Community
Monotone founder Ian Montone – manager of Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more – on the flattening of culture, the catalog gold rush, the impact of AI, and what humankind is actually
Black Mirror Creator Working on New Comedy Crime Thriller
The original series is scheduled for release in 2027
Music Venue Trust and Drowned In Sound Launch New Live Music Publication
Shownotes will be distributed at grassroots and independent music titles across the U.K.
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How It Was Made: Low Steppa & Roel – Dreamliner [Low Trax]
Italian producer Roel has built his sound around disco, funk and soul, bringing those influences into house releases on Soulfuric Recordings, Groove Culture Music and Low Trax. His latest release on the latter sees him collaborate with label founder Low Steppa on “Dreamliner”, a track that began as
‘Black Mirror’ creator is working on “absurd comedy” crime thriller ‘Blackmere’
The original series is scheduled for release in 2027
Music Venue Trust Teams Up With Drowned In Sound to Launch Live Music Title
Shownotes will be distributed at grassroots and independent music titles across the U.K.
US Considers Reintroducing 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
Anti-Piracy Operation in Latin America
IFPI says the operation brings together authorities from Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador Source
Monotone Founder on Industry Challenges
Monotone founder Ian Montone – manager of Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more – on the flattening of culture, the catalog gold rush, the impact of AI, and what humankind is actually
Jarvis Cocker discusses Pulp's new film and future
The frontman caught up with NME ahead of the London premiere of 'What Do You Do For An Encore?' – and his surprise birthday party – to tell us about the unique history and DNA of the band and what's t
Susan Sarandon arrested during protest against Israel’s prime minister
The pair were part of the Jewish Voice for Peace protest in New York
Susan Sarandon arrested during protest against Israel’s prime minister
The pair were part of the Jewish Voice for Peace protest in New York
Xbox boss hits back at claims that everyone wants to play ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ on PlayStation
“We are very happy”
Monotone Founder Critiques Industry Trends
Monotone founder Ian Montone – manager of Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more – on the flattening of culture, the catalog gold rush, the impact of AI, and what humankind is actually
Jarvis Cocker tells us about Pulp’s new film and future: “It was like a new beginning”
The frontman caught up with NME ahead of the London premiere of 'What Do You Do For An Encore?' – and his surprise birthday party – to tell us about the unique history and DNA of the band and what's to come The post Jarvis Cocker tells us about Pulp’s new film and future: “It was like a new beginnin
Blink-182 release throwback Pac-Man game to celebrate 25 years of ‘Take Of Your Pants And Jacket’
A limited-edition merch line is also available
‘Avengers’ fans in the UK will be able to watch ‘Doomsday’ early
The MCU blockbuster is arriving sooner than expected