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“I said, ‘You’ve got to be joking! You can’t put out a record about a trad band playing in a pub and expect it to sell!’": the story of the classic Dire Straits song that's often imitated, but rarely mastered
"It’s not to do with gear, it’s all to do with the way the brain sends signals to his fingers – that’s what makes Mark so special"
Colorado Introduces New Company Structure for Artists
A new kind of limited company has been created in Colorado that is specifically designed to suit and protect the interests of artists and creators. It’s based on a concept proposed last year by Kickst
This Week's Standout Music Releases
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Venbee, LA Priest, Ledbyher, Steve Lacy + Tinashe
Music Industry Mourns MOBO Founder Kanya King
The founder and CEO of MOBO, Kanya King, died this week, it was announced earlier today. Tributes have been coming in for King from across the music industry, including YolanDa Brown, who says she’s o
Soft Cell announce final album ‘Danceteria’ with disco-ready title track
The release is described as "both a love letter to early 80s New York and a tribute to the late, great Dave Ball"
Born to Play: Ernia Meets Santiago Giménez Ahead of the World Cup
The Italian rapper and Mexican AC Milan striker talk about football, music, life and overcoming difficulties ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Santi will play on home soil.
Kevin Jonas Says He ‘Wingmanned So Hard’ on Brother Nick’s First Date With Wife Priyanka Chopra He Threw Up in the Bathroom
Talk about the ultimate boot and rally!
Berklee study explores music, video and use of AI technologies
Berklee College of Music has published a new report exploring “how music is discovered, licensed, created, and used across today’s social media video ecosystem”, as well as the role of video in musicians’ careers, and AI. An important note: this isn’t just a survey of musicians. It also interviewed
Soft Cell announce final album ‘Danceteria’ with disco-ready title track
The release is described as "both a love letter to early 80s New York and a tribute to the late, great Dave Ball"
Soft Cell's Final Album 'Danceteria' Released
A tribute to the New York club and Soft Cell co-founder Dave Ball, who died last year after the album’s completion
“Barbenheimer 2” is coming as ‘GTA 6’ and ‘Barbie Rewind’ go head-to-head
So far, they are only two games are being released this November
Indie music-focused streaming app Cantilever closes pre-seed round backed by labels including Domino, Ninja Tune and Sub Pop
All backers support the Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA), forming the round during an ORCA discussion on the future of independent music. Source
Soft Cell Unveil Final Album Danceteria
A tribute to the New York club and Soft Cell co-founder Dave Ball, who died last year after the album’s completion
Idris Elba says Bond audiences “won’t go” for a Black man playing 007
The recently knighted star has been linked to the role for a long time
14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Vince Staples, horsegiirL, Modest Mouse, and More
Stream new releases from Vince Staples, Modest Mouse, horsegiirL, and Death Cab
Idris Elba says Bond audiences “won’t go” for a Black man playing 007
The recently knighted star has been linked to the role for a long time
Confused by guitar tabs and notation? Use this complete guide to reading music for guitar
Learn to play acoustic and electric guitar in record time with our guide to easy-to-read notation
New Album Releases from Vince Staples, Modest Mouse, and More
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“I always tried to push him to be better, and he’s always been my incentive for trying to be better – better than him, sometimes”: Paul Stanley on the synergy and the rivalry that drove Kiss
“That bond is really the constant in the life of Kiss”
New Album Releases from Vince Staples, Modest Mouse, and More
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