Culture & Society
MPs call for the creation of a music fan association - and for the government to present new ticket touting laws in Parliament “without delay”
Parliament’s culture select committee has published a report based on the input of thousands of music fans. It calls for the creation of a new Music Fan Association, as well as urging the government to act on the agent of change principle and to hurry up with its promised new ticket touting laws
AFEM to Support Program at 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.
Yamaha URX44V: A Powerful Interface for Creators
Yamaha’s newest interface offers a high-tech hub for the multi-hyphenate creator
Carly Simon's Hit Song Sparked Speculation About Identity of Subject
It also left legions of fans speculating on who it was actually about
Jonny Greenwood Reflects on Radiohead Song Modification
"I can accept that it would probably have killed something beautiful and tender"
Ariana Grande Stars in New 'Meet the Parents' Film
The latest film in the Meet the Parents series, which also stars Robert De Niro, is out on Thanksgiving
Roger Waters Hits Back at David Draiman: “Obnoxious Little Prick”
The two rockers are clashing over their opposing views on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Roger Waters Hits Back at David Draiman: “Obnoxious Little Prick” Spencer Kaufman
Jonny Greenwood names one Radiohead song he wanted to change
"I can accept that it would probably have killed something beautiful and tender"
Diane Warren Teams With Reggae, Pacific Island Artists For ‘Songs in the Key of Diane: A Reggae Compilation of Diane Warren Songs’
The collection features 13 of Warren's most beloved songs recorded with acts including Common Kings, Fiji, Pia Mia, Lea Love and Gramps Morgan, among others.
Epiphone Futura Series Features Modern Updates
Unveiled at NAMM 2026, the unashamedly bold Futura Series comes replete with a host of player-friendly updates, including compound radius fingerboards and expanded electronics
Sacha Baron Cohen's New Film Explores Gender Roles
The comedy follows a male chauvinist transported to a world where women are in power
Ariana Grande Stars in New 'Meet the Parents' Film
The latest film in the Meet the Parents series, which also stars Robert De Niro, is out on Thanksgiving
“A man walked into the party with a big long scarf. He looked at the mirror, whisked his scarf around his neck and tilted his hat slightly to the left. I thought, ‘Wow, he’s really vain’”: The No 1 song that propelled Carly Simon to stardom
It also left legions of fans speculating on who it was actually about
UK’s CMS committee calls for official ‘Music Fans Association’
The UK parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) committee has published its ‘Fan-Led Review of Live and Electronic Music’ report after nearly a year of consultation with fans and the industry. The report’s heart is a ‘Fans’ Charter’ with nearly 50 recommendations on celebration, ticketing, grassr
Music, radio and podcast advertising grew by just 1.3% in 2025
Global advertising body the IAB and PwC have released their ‘2025 Internet Advertising Revenue Report’, which tracks a 13.9% increase in those revenue last year to $294.6bn – a record total. Within that, social advertising revenues grew by 32.6% to $117.7bn, and are now 40% of alll digital advertisi
Epiphone Futura Series Reimagines Gibson Guitars
Unveiled at NAMM 2026, the unashamedly bold Futura Series comes replete with a host of player-friendly updates, including compound radius fingerboards and expanded electronics
Yamaha URX44V Interface for Creators
Yamaha’s newest interface offers a high-tech hub for the multi-hyphenate creator
Bryan Cranston Advises Shia LaBeouf to Seek Help Amidst Legal Troubles
The comments come amid various legal issues for the 'Transformers' star
Ariana Grande Stars in New Focker-in-Law Trailer
The latest film in the Meet the Parents series, which also stars Robert De Niro, is out on Thanksgiving
Sacha Baron Cohen’s new comedy divides opinion: “‘Borat’ but make it feminism?”
The comedy follows a male chauvinist transported to a world where women are in power