Culture & Society
Doechii Jokes About Stealing Lady Gaga’s ‘Runway’ Wig In Hilarious TikTok: ‘I Love You GAGA!’
Mother Monster also left the sweetest response in Doechii's comments section.
Tony Wilson, Hot Chocolate Bassist/Songwriter of ‘You Sexy Thing’ Dies at 89
The co-founder of the soul band were the first predominantly black British band to have chart success in the U.S. in the 1970s.
Allison Crutchfield Moves into Artist Management
A musician in her own right, Crutchfield will manage artists on the firm's esteemed indie roster following several years leading A&R at ANTI- Records.
Pras Michel Begins Prison Sentence, Plans Appeal
The rapper was convicted of money laundering and illegal foreign lobbying in 2023.
Tupac Shakur Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Attorneys allege a “complex conspiracy to murder” the rapper
Pete Doherty hits out at critics of Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back To Black’: “She would’ve liked it”
The film was largely panned when first released in 2024
Fugees’ Pras Michel Surrenders to Authorities to Begin 14-Year Prison Sentence, Vows to Appeal
The rapper was convicted of money laundering and illegal foreign lobbying in 2023.
Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker to curate new art exhibition at Hepworth Wakefield with wife Kim Sion
"We’re trying to take people back to the Garden of Eden, basically"
Johnny Jewel Discusses Synths and Creative Process
Italians Do It Better’s Johnny Jewel delves into his storied musical history and his lifelong infatuation with synthesizers
Dave Grohl’s Appreciation for Alice in Chains
"They should have been 35 years ago, but now I’m like, ‘Wait, where was I on that one?'”
Tupac Shakur’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Attorneys allege a “complex conspiracy to murder” the rapper
Allison Crutchfield Joins Another Management Company
A musician in her own right, Crutchfield will manage artists on the firm's esteemed indie roster following several years leading A&R at ANTI- Records.
AFEM to Participate in Miami Music Week 2026
As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.
Adam Scott on ‘Parks and Rec’ in Trump Era
"Our country may have lost what was left of its innocence"
“David Lynch used to refer to it as firewood - how ideas are just fuel and if they’re getting in your way, then burn them”: Johnny Jewel on his relationship with synths and working with David Lynch
Italians Do It Better’s Johnny Jewel delves into his storied musical history and his lifelong infatuation with synthesizers
Nia Archives, Elmiene & The Sunday Service Choir, Westside Gunn and more join line-up for Jorja Smith and Tems at All Points East 2026
They join Kwn, Ayra Starr and more on the bill
‘Artists often fail when you give up too much responsibility to others.’
MBW's Trailblazers series meets Alternate Side Management founders Evange Livanos and Zack Zarrillo Source
Instagram is cracking down even harder on ‘unoriginal content’
For several years now, Instagram has been talking about its desire to boost ‘original’ content in its app, and as part of that drive, to reduce the reach of unoriginal or ‘reposted’ content. We reported on the first announcement of this in April 2022, including The Verge’s sharp take on the motivati
TuneCore will not distribute AI tracks made on ‘pirate studios’
Believe and its TuneCore subsidiary have adopted a new policy when it comes to AI-generated music: they will not distribute tracks made using “pirate studios”. Note the small ‘p’ and ’s’ – this isn’t an unexpected crusade against the popular network of self-serve recording studios. In this context,
Hip-hop trends: Genre-blends, fan communities, discovery worries
Online hip-hop community Rap Fame has been surveying its independent artists – 1,595 of them to be specific – to uncover some current trends in the genre. Among the findings: genre boundaries are “seriously fluid” with more than 83% of respondents saying they flit between different sub-genres. “Righ