Culture & Society
Elevatio Tech and Culture Focuses on Community Building
In this edition, we’re featuring Elena Varo, Founder of Elevatio Tech & Culture and creator of Equinoccio Sound, whose work is focused on building collaborative, community-led spaces that connect DJ c
Guild's S-300 Returns in Metallic Finishes
With that body shape in Vintage Sterling and Neptune Blue Metallic finishes, the S-300 looks like a home run for Guild – and it's just $799 street
MusicRadar's June Guitar Gear Update Features New and Returning Products
Guitar gear worth a pay day blow-out, ft. metal-friendly signature guitars from PRS and Jackson, the return of Squier's Paranormal series and more Inspired By Gibson Custom Epiphone models
Victor Willis, Lead Singer of Village People, Dies at 74
As the disco's group's lead singer, he appeared on hits including "Y.M.C.A." and "In the Navy" Victor Willis, The Village People’s Police Man, Dead at 74 Alex Young
Victor Willis, The Village People’s Police Man, Dead at 74
As the disco's group's lead singer, he appeared on hits including "Y.M.C.A." and "In the Navy" Victor Willis, The Village People’s Police Man, Dead at 74 Alex Young
Artists First launches Music Division led by Carmen Murray
Murray will help establish and guide the company's music strategy and develop opportunities across music, sports, branding, IP and partnerships. Source
"I avoid Splice as that's what everyone else uses – I prefer to dig on the internet or rip from old sample CDs": Yung Singh on his viral Boiler Room breakout and the Punjabi-influenced sounds behind debut EP Bloom
The lauded DJ-turned-producer brings together a love for contemporary bass music with sonic nods to his Punjabi heritage on his debut EP
Eminem's "Lose Yourself" Analysis
Eminem’s autobiographical juggernaut is a masterclass in tension-building - and is frequently rolled out for sporting fixtures
Village People Frontman Victor Willis Dies
The band said they were "profoundly sad" over the news
Notes·fm launches its open music-credits database Credits·fm
Rights-tech firm Notes·fm has launched its new Credits·fm “free and open music credits database” this week.
“It’s just two, three chords that just kind of grab your soul and don’t let go”: How Eminem made the ultimate motivational anthem
Eminem’s autobiographical juggernaut is a masterclass in tension-building - and is frequently rolled out for sporting fixtures
Village People frontman Victor Willis dies, aged 74
The band said they were "profoundly sad" over the news
My Chemical Romance Play 'Save Yourself, I’ll Hold Them Back' at Anfield
Gerard Way donned a classic Steven Gerrard football shirt, reportedly telling the audience: "Frank [Iero] got me a top with my name on it"
UK collection org PPL paid out $108M to performers and recording rightsholders in Q2 2026
Almost 4,500 of those performers and recording rightsholders are receiving a payment from PPL for the first time. Source
Misheard ‘Doobie Scoot Canoe’ lyric fuels a big TikTok surge
Excuse me while I kiss this guy… All the lonely Starbucks lovers… Parrot, parrot, parrot eyes… and now Doobie Scoot Canoe.
B-52s Criticize Promoter Over Storm Risk
Fred Schneider describes evening as a “total disaster”
Mick Jagger on Paul McCartney Collaboration
“Paul did exactly what was needed in, like, 10 minutes”
‘Backrooms’ Extended Cut Coming to Cinemas
Director Kane Parsons teased what fans could expect on social media
Agriculture Detail Fall U.S. Tour
The tour will make travel from the west to midwest, making stops in San Diego, Portland, Denver and more
‘Backrooms’ is returning to cinemas with an extended cut
Director Kane Parsons teased what fans could expect on social media