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Queens of the Stone Age Unveil New Song “Where the Goth Girls At?”: Stream
Josh Homme speaks with Consequence about the near-death experience referenced in the song. Queens of the Stone Age Unveil New Song “Where the Goth Girls At?”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
South Korean prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for Kakao founder in appeal over SM Entertainment stock case (report)
Kakao Corp. founder Kim Beom-su has denied the allegations Source
TuneCore Artists Support Sounds Right
EarthPercent and Sounds Right’s ‘Give Nature A Split’ is the initiative where artists can use sounds from nature in their music, and list ‘Nature’ as a featured artist to donate a portion of their roy
Rush Members Helped Push Campaign For Permanent Neil Peart Memorial in Ontario Park Over the Top With Massive Donation
The tribute to the prog rock band's late drummer is slated to go up in Lakeside Park in St. Catharines, near the spot where Peart spent his early years.
The US and UK’s share of the world’s ‘Superstar’ artists has fallen from 55.7% to 40.7% since 2021, shows Chartmetric data
Figures come from Global Music Pulse, a new report from Chartmetric, which tracks 14m artists across streaming and social services Source
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’s launch will distract pro athletes, says NBA star
“Performance is going to go down, league wide”
Dolly Parton Estate Sues Her Nephew, Alleging Extortion and Threats
Bryan Seaver, who also led the late star’s security detail, allegedly described himself as a “killer” in violent emails to Parton’s team
Rush Members Helped Push Campaign For Permanent Neil Peart Memorial in Ontario Park Over the Top With Massive Donation
The tribute to the prog rock band's late drummer is slated to go up in Lakeside Park in St. Catharines, near the spot where Peart spent his early years.
AI-music startup Grai acquires social-music service Hangout
In August we wrote about a startup called Grai becoming one of the first two companies – the other was Udio – to license a group of AI patents registered by UMG-backed Music IP Holdings. The post is from Music Ally.
Ex-Patreon trio join OpenAI to ‘build together with creators’
Creatives of all stripes, from musicians to YouTubers, have been fretting about how AI might put them out of work. Yet plenty have also been exploring how AI can help them to do that work better. The post is from Music Ally.
AFEM Explores Sustainable Audience Building Post-Algorithm
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black’ to Be Celebrated With Star-Studded Tribute Concert: See Full Lineup
Back to Black producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi helped curate the concert which will take place in London next month.
Rose Tattoo singer Angry Anderson – Aussie rock ’n’ roll outlaw and a hero to Axl Rose – has died
His solo ballad was a Neighbours wedding song
Beck on the behind-the-scenes consequences of genre-hopping
Beck has recalled that making his shimmering 2002 classic Sea Change caused more than a little consternation from the powers that be…
Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black’ to Be Celebrated With Star-Studded Tribute Concert: See Full Lineup
Back to Black producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi helped curate the concert which will take place in London next month.
James Bond author says Jack Lowden is “not a convincing choice” for new 007
Casting for the next 007 is currently underway
Outkast sues rapper Ovrkast over name dispute
Silas Wilson allegedly agreed to abandon the Ovrkast name by July 15, 2026, and rebrand as OVERKXST. Source
'The Inbetweeners' creators confirm character absences in Netflix sequel
The third film in the franchise was recently announced
Kurt Vile talks Fontaines D.C. collab, his shoutout from Sam Fender, and paying tribute to Philadelphia: “It’s like rap – I’m calling out my fucking zone!”
The guitar legend spoke to NME about “gathering up the old ghosts” of his home city on 10th album ‘Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me’, being “hungry as hell” in the early days of The War On Drugs, and how he plans to "give back" as he hints at future plans The guitar legend spoke to NME about “gatherin
‘The Inbetweeners’ creators confirm not every character returns for Netflix sequel
The third film in the franchise was recently announced