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Nintendo apologises for Switch 2 price increase
Some Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions are also getting more expensive
Melodic Techno Sustains Momentum Through Distributed Audience Growth
Melodic Techno shows consistent 3% average growth across artist tiers, suggesting a robust and expanding ecosystem where both established icons and emerging acts are capturing new audiences.
‘Paranormal Activity’ sequel game scrapped
The team refused to “rush development and release a sub-par product”
Nintendo apologises for Switch 2 price increase
Some Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions are also getting more expensive
‘The Boys’ showrunner Eric Kripke tells angry fans “you’re watching the wrong show”
He said constant fight scenes “would be so empty and dull"
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Music industry reacts to AI inclusion in US piracy report
The US government has published its annual report on global IP concerns, adding a short section on AI, much to the delight of the music industry. The report also notes that a proposal in India to intr
Sony's Q1 2026 revenue from recorded music and publishing
Recorded music streaming revenue (combining subscription and ad-funded streaming) was up 13.6% YoY. Source
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Man accused of murdering Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins boasted about fame, court hears
Prosecutors say the attack was “a joint offence” between two men who were in prison with him
Man accused of murdering Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins boasted about fame, court hears
Prosecutors say the attack was “a joint offence” between two men who were in prison with him
Sony generated $3.03bn from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q1 2026, up 19.5% YoY
Recorded music streaming revenue (combining subscription and ad-funded streaming) was up 13.6% YoY. Source
O2 Academy Oxford seeks Deputy General Manager
Academy Music Group are seeking a Deputy General Manager for O2 Academy Oxford. Closes Monday 18th May.
Music Industry Applauds Inclusion of AI Concerns in US Piracy Report
The US government has published its annual report on global IP concerns, adding a short section on AI, much to the delight of the music industry. The report also notes that a proposal in India to intr
O2 Academy Oxford Seeks Deputy General Manager
Academy Music Group are seeking a Deputy General Manager for O2 Academy Oxford. Closes Monday 18th May.
Zara Larsson confirms independent electronic album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip
Zara Larsson will release her one-track electronic album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip on May 1, 2026, through an independent label.
Charli XCX’s ‘Rock Music’ Video Embraces Mosh Pit Energy
"The song ideas informed the video, and the video ideas informed the song. Full circle kinda thing"
O2 Academy Oxford Seeks Deputy General Manager
Academy Music Group are seeking a Deputy General Manager for O2 Academy Oxford. Closes Monday 18th May.
Music Industry Applauds Inclusion of AI in US Piracy Report
The US government has published its annual report on global IP concerns, adding a short section on AI, much to the delight of the music industry. The report also notes that a proposal in India to intr
Charli XCX's "Rock Music"
As its title would suggest, “Rock Music” sees Charli switch gears, crank up the amps and rock it with electric guitars.