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Drake Releases Three New Albums Amidst Ongoing Feuds

Drake returns by releasing three new albums ‘Iceman,’ ‘Maid of Honour’ and ‘Habibti.’ There are references to BTS and shots at DJ Khaled and LeBron James, and he reignites his feud with Kendrick Lamar

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Drake Is Back With Three New Albums: ‘Iceman,’ ‘Maid of Honour’ & ‘Habibti’ | Billboard News

Drake returns by releasing three new albums ‘Iceman,’ ‘Maid of Honour’ and ‘Habibti.’ There are references to BTS and shots at DJ Khaled and LeBron James, and he reignites his feud with Kendrick Lamar through a new collaboration with Future on “Run to Atlanta” from ‘Iceman’ and more! Tetris KellyDra

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Drake Sets 2026 Spotify Record for Most-Streamed Artist, Album & Song in a Single Day

His Iceman album & song "Make Them Cry" set the records.

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JetPack 45-Pro Review: Designed by the Beat Junkies, For the DJs Dedicated to Love of 45s

The donut (45) is a challenging format; there’s only 3-5 minutes of music on each side, good ones are expensive, and mixing them requires both musical knowledge and skill – so basically, there are not a lot of DJs carrying this torch. That being said, there is something glorious about rocking a 45 s

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Roland GO:MIXER Studio Review — The 1 Incredible Swiss Army Knife You Need

I take a closer look at the GO:MIXER Studio to see if it’s something to add to your kit. Content creators are more ubiquitous than ever, and the demand for portable gear that can deliver big is the new essential tool everyone is seeking. How can I take a studio on the road without hauling [...] Read

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Pitchfork's guide to new music releases

A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and months

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Executive Turntable: Craig Ericson Launches Vaux Records, WME Announces Multiple New Hires

Also: Warner Music launches Atlantic Records Finland, WME promotions and hires, and more music industry job news.

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BPI Calls for AI Licensing Boom

Record label trade group BPI has launched a new report on music and AI, setting out what it believes is needed to enable an “AI licensing boom” in the UK. It says the government should force more tran

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New Documentary on Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di'Anno Set for June Release

The movie will be released on VOD, DVD/Blu-Ray, and at a special screening on June 9th. New Documentary on Late Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di’Anno To Be Released in June Langdon Hickman

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Paddington Musical Soundtrack to Feature Marmalade Vinyl

The fully-orchestrated soundtrack to the West End version of 'Paddington' is out on May 22

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Madonna, Shakira, and BTS Set for First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show

Organized by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the inaugural show comes to MetLife Stadium in July

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From the makers of the ‘Saltburn’ “cloudy bathwater” record, a ‘marmalade-filled’ vinyl is being released for ‘Paddington: The Musical’ soundtrack

The fully-orchestrated soundtrack to the West End version of 'Paddington' is out on May 22

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Viva El Gonzo 2026 Saw Goose, My Morning Jacket, The Disco Biscuits, and More Jam on the Beaches of Mexico: Recap + Photos

In addition to the killer lineup, the jam band performed a whopping fives sets at their signature destination festival. Viva El Gonzo 2026 Saw Goose, My Morning Jacket, The Disco Biscuits, and More Jam on the Beaches of Mexico: Recap + Photos Consequence Staff

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Viva El Gonzo 2026 Saw Goose, My Morning Jacket, The Disco Biscuits, and More Jam in the Jungle of San José del Cabo: Recap + Photos

In addition to the killer lineup, the jam band performed a whopping fives sets at their signature destination festival. Viva El Gonzo 2026 Saw Goose, My Morning Jacket, The Disco Biscuits, and More Jam in the Jungle of San José del Cabo: Recap + Photos Consequence Staff

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‘Mixtape’ is one of the best-reviewed games of 2026 despite player backlash

The title has been criticised for its short length and lack of actual gameplay

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UK government decision to delay live music touting law in favour of sports ticketing reforms dubbed “puzzling” and “bizarre” by music industry

The UK government has set out in the King's Speech the laws it plans to pass in the next year. As expected, laws to introduce the promised ticket touting ban will only be drafted this year, not passed

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Fede Spamer: a Rising Producer and DJ Driven by Creativity and Exploration

Sitting at the intersection of Melodic Techno and Tech House, balancing a breadth of influence from a Classical Music foundation to his international upbringing, Fede Spamer continues to pave his path within Electronic Music. Passionate and intentional, his identity is taking shape; informed by his

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AFEM Industry Insider Podcast: From DJ Set to Live Show – Building a Scalable Live Performance

Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv

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Beatport Connect: Music Conference Discount

Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca

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Brighton Music Conference 2026 announced

AFEM returns to Brighton Music Conference from 20 to 22 May 2026 with four panels, a welcome mixer, members dinner and the return of Meet the Experts. Ten industry leaders join Meet the Experts on Fri