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Tributes paid to Hull Adelphi Club owner Paul ‘Jacko’ Jackson, who has died age 71: “One of the real lifers in music”

Members of Franz Ferdinand, Radiohead and more have shared respects, and Music Venue Trust described him as “one of the finest grassroots music venue owners this country has ever known” The post Tributes paid to Hull Adelphi Club owner Paul ‘Jacko’ Jackson, who has died age 71: “One of the real life

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Cass McCombs and Hand Habits Team Up for New Split 7"

His contribution to the record, “Seeing the Elephant,” is out now with a music video

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🌅 Horizon Future Leaders - Victoria Parkey

This week, we caught up with freelance creative & cultural strategist Victoria Parkey.

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Assistant/day-to-day manager // SB3 Artist Management (Brighton)

SB3 Artist Management are seeking a highly organised and entrepreneurial management assistant/day-to-day to work with a client-list of globally successful recording artists. Brighton location. Closes Friday 1st May

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BBC says it “obtained new information” relating to Scott Mills as it issues first statement on Radio 2 sacking

The presenter was fired earlier this week due to his “personal conduct"

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BBC Radiophonic Workshop's Dante's Inferno Project

At the time, the legendary sound effects unit was celebrating its 25th anniversary

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Jon Bon Jovi Honored with James Beard Impact Award for JBJ Soul Kitchen

The group lauded the rock star's charity for working to "break the cycle of hunger, poverty and homelessness."

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Madonna, Kesha, and John Legend Among Artists Calling for ICE Detention Center Closure

Kesha, John Legend, and King Princess are also calling for the “immediate closure” of a facility in Dilley, Texas

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Rochelle Jordan's "Doing It Too" Video Features Choreography by Fullout Cortland

A collaboration with director-choreographer Fullout Cortland

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“If you love Hendrix, Jack White, Gary Clark Jr, Beck, Black Keys, or the octave fuzz on John Mayer’s Belief – you already know you want this”: JHS Pedals’ turns loose the Coyote, a fuzz pedal tribute to a “lost” cult classic and its maker

A two-knob fuzz that's got three modes – including some octave-up craziness – all at the turn of a dial, the Coyote replicates the circuit of the late Glenn Wylie's unique, brilliant Moonrock Fuzz

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Jon Bon Jovi Wins Prestigious 2026 James Beard Impact Award For JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant and JBJ Soul Foundation

The group lauded the rock star's charity for working to "break the cycle of hunger, poverty and homelessness."

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Madonna, Gracie Abrams, Muna, and others sign petition to close ICE detention center

Kesha, John Legend, and King Princess are also calling for the “immediate closure” of a facility in Dilley, Texas

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X hopes Cox ruling will put an end to lawsuit from publishers

The ripples from the recent US Supreme Court ruling in favour of ISP Cox Communications – and against labels who had sued it – are beginning. The post is from Music Ally.

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Mani’s family say “misunderstanding” over Manchester tribute gig “has now been resolved”

“It has been an incredibly difficult few years for the boys and for our whole family. We hope this event will bring some much‑needed joy and create new, positive memories for everyone who cared about him” The post Mani’s family say “misunderstanding” over Manchester tribute gig “has now been resolve

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Ed Sheeran praised for turning down ‘Fortnite’ collaboration

“I don’t play 'Fortnite' but I love 'Pokémon'”

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AFEM to Participate in Miami Music Week 2026 Program

As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.

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Mayonnaise Officially Recognized as a Musical Instrument by UK University

We’re not pulling your egg. Northumbria University has officially certified that mayonnaise can be used as an instrument

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‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Development Cost Reportedly Exceeds £2.7 Billion

A YouTuber has been investigating Rockstar Games’ tax records

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Mysterious 'Cockroaches' Posters in London Spark Rolling Stones Speculation

Posters have been spotted across London – but are they hinting at a new announcement from Mick Jagger and co?

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Madonna, Gracie Abrams, Muna Lead Call to Close Texas ICE Facility

Kesha, John Legend, and King Princess are also calling for the “immediate closure” of a facility in Dilley, Texas