Culture & Society
Jonathan Majors' New Film Draws Unflattering Comparisons
Comparisons were also made with Armie Hammer's new project
Sombr on performing for Taylor Swift
“I picked two songs, and I suggested them to her and she was like, ‘Perfect.’ So, I was like, ‘OK’”
Leon Thomas Earns ASCAP Vanguard Award, Advises Songwriters to Resist Corporate Constraints
The Grammy-winning R&B powerhouse earned top honors at the 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards, which also honored Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Luther." Get all the details.
Tools :: Highnote FM
As legacy platform algorithms become less creator-friendly, many artists have faced the dilemma of their fans not seeing tour dates, release announcements and other updates on their feeds. We think that Highnote FM could be one solution to this. Through private spaces on the Highnote platform, artis
Threads, Instagram and TikTok update customisable algorithm features
It appears that social media might be moving away from opaque systems that predict user interests, and instead are handing over the reins for users to decide. Platforms like Threads, Instagram and TikTok are starting to introduce user-led algorithms, allowing people to customise for themselves what
“I was like, ‘Taylor, what songs do you want me to sing? This is your night.’ And she was like, ‘No, you choose.’ So I was like, ‘Seriously?’”: Sombr reflects on being asked to perform in honour of Taylor Swift after she called him "the future"
“I picked two songs, and I suggested them to her and she was like, ‘Perfect.’ So, I was like, ‘OK’”
iHeartMedia cuts radio jobs across US as it targets $50m in annual cost savings (report)
According to RadioInsight, nationwide station budget cuts began Tuesday and rolled out through the week. Source
Leon Thomas Reminds Fellow Songwriters to Never ‘Let Any of These Companies Put You in a Box’ While Accepting 2026 ASCAP Vanguard Award
The Grammy-winning R&B powerhouse earned top honors at the 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards, which also honored Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Luther." Get all the details.
Sombr tackles self-worth struggles and insecurities on soaring new anthem ‘My Body Isn’t Ready’
He wants fans who are facing similar issues to know they are "not alone", saying: "You are beautiful, and I love you"
‘Shrek’ spin-off ‘Donkey’ is coming in 2028
Eddie Murphy will return as the beloved sidekick
You Can Now Buy Records From Tom Verlaine’s Personal Collection
Some 4,000 of the late Television frontman’s LPs are going on sale on Discogs and at New York’s Academy Records
Music Executive // War Child (London)
War Child are seeking a Music Executive to play a central role within the Music team, supporting partnerships, campaigns and projects across their music portfolio. Closes 5th July
‘The Odyssey’ won’t hold social media influencer screenings, heading straight to critics
Recent blockbusters have shown films to influencers first to generate word of mouth
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ physical release delayed by “months”
You’ll be able to buy a code in a box at launch
Joe Bonamassa discusses Rory Gallagher tribute album
“Getting Rory’s Strat from the National Museum would have taken an act of government!”
Sombr discusses performing Taylor Swift songs for Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
The New Yorker told Jimmy Fallon of the high-stress experience of performing two Taylor Swift songs to induct her into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Personal record collection of late Television frontman Tom Verlaine available for purchase
Some 4,000 of the late Television frontman’s LPs are going on sale on Discogs and at New York’s Academy Records
“When I listen to the record, it just sounds like me. Maybe that was the point to begin with. There was no point doing an anorak sounds-alike thing”: Why Joe Bonamassa’s tribute to Rory Gallagher didn’t turn out exactly as expected
“Getting Rory’s Strat from the National Museum would have taken an act of government!”
Tom Verlaine's Record Collection Available for Purchase
Some 4,000 of the late Television frontman’s LPs are going on sale on Discogs and at New York’s Academy Records
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Navy Blue's "Sir Render" Music Video Features Cardboard Castles
Cardboard towers and swords dominate the touching “Sir Render” visual