Culture & Society
CMU Selects - the last week’s standout releases
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Helena Gao, Charli xcx, Olivia Rodrigo, Hyd + Joy (Anonymous)
The classic song that transformed Elton John into a global superstar
“Unfortunately, people identify it with David Bowie’s Space Oddity”
'KPop Demon Hunters' Criterion Blu-ray Release This Winter
The curated physical release will arrive this winter
Mike D of Beastie Boys Announces Intimate UK Gig
His first ever run of solo European shows will kick off next week at Kings Street Social Club in North Shields
Glen Matlock responds to John Lydon calling Sex Pistols a “tribute act” without him – and if he’d ever rejoin the band
Lydon has criticised the reunion with Frank Carter multiple times, describing it as “karaoke” and “almost malicious in its intent”
Bolloré urges Universal Music Group to reject Bill Ackman’s $64B takeover bid
"We think the price is not there at all," Bolloré told shareholders. Source
Beastie Boys’ Mike D announces intimate Newcastle social club gig as first UK show with snappy new single ‘What We Got’
His first ever run of solo European shows will kick off next week at Kings Street Social Club in North Shields
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Criterion Blu-ray release announced for later this year
The curated physical release will arrive this winter
Elton John's global breakthrough song
“Unfortunately, people identify it with David Bowie’s Space Oddity”
Foo Fighters Cover The Vaselines at BottleRock
Nirvana brought the cult band's song to international attention when they played it on 1994's 'MTV Unplugged In New York'
Director of 'Backrooms' Cites 'Portal' Game as Major Influence
"I frequently have dreams where I’m just in the game"
Hit horror movie ‘Backrooms’ was heavily inspired by cult game ‘Portal’, says director
"I frequently have dreams where I’m just in the game"
Watch Foo Fighters follow in Nirvana’s footsteps by covering The Vaselines’ ‘Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam’ at BottleRock
Nirvana brought the cult band's song to international attention when they played it on 1994's 'MTV Unplugged In New York'
HYBE's Weverse Appoints New President Amid Growth Phase
Yang most recently served as CEO of AXZ, the Kakao-spun-off company that operates South Korea's Daum portal. Source
Maria May on Burnout and Artist Development in Electronic Music
Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the
Jean-Michel Jarre's Electronic Music Breakthrough
'Dum da da da dem. Dum da da da dum.' You know the one…
Elton John Song's Unexpected Astronaut Theme
“Unfortunately, people identify it with David Bowie’s Space Oddity”
Darts Championship returns to BST Hyde Park for 2026 with Luke Humphries, Fallon Sherrock and loads more
Celebrity guest stars include AJ Odudu, Emma Paton, Behzinga and Joe Swash
Frank Rogers elevated to CEO of Spirit Music
Frank Rogers previously served as Chief Creative Officer of Spirit Music, a role he has held since 2022. Source
Music agent Maria May discusses burnout and artist development
Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the