Festivals & Events
Taylor Swift Earns U.K. Chart Double as ‘Patient Zero’ & ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Hit No. 1
She is the only artist so far to boast three separate U.K. No. 1 singles in 2026.
From Warner’s EMP sell-off to Universal Music’s Briegmann promotion… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
Cast of ‘Dolly: A True Original Musical’ Broadway Production Revealed
In honor of late country icon Dolly Parton's commitment to inspiring children, 30,000 free tickets will be handed out to students during the show's first year.
Suno is ‘far beyond’ 2m subscribers and $300m in revenue, says Mikey Shulman – who argues it’s ‘good’ that AI music has no ‘firm rules of the road’ yet
Shulman also set out what WMG and BMG get from their deals, and who should be setting AI's rules. Source
DRAMA Close Out Live at Lagunitas’ 2026 Season with Grooves and Good Vibes: Photos + Recap
It's hard to imagine a better summer 2026 sendoff than spending an evening with Lagunitas and DRAMA. DRAMA Close Out Live at Lagunitas’ 2026 Season with Grooves and Good Vibes: Photos + Recap Jonah Krueger
Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Announce 'Flying Blind' Album and Tour
The new album Flying Blind will be out February 26th via GIbson Music, with a world tour to follow shortly after. Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Announce New Album and Tour, Unleash “Fly
Slash Taps Latin America for 2027 World Tour Kickoff
The guitarist's history in the region stretches back to the early ’90s and includes repeated returns with Guns N’ Roses and SMKC. Slash Makes Latin America the Starting Point for His 2027 World Tour A
Olympia London Cancels December Shows Amid Planning Issues
Royal Blood, Bloc Party and Interpol are among the acts to have been impacted
Placebo Revives Rarities for 30th Anniversary Tour
‘Drowning by Numbers’, 'Bruise Pristine’ and ‘My Sweet Prince’ were all introduced into the setlist for the first time since 2001
Kennedy Center Honors 2026 Moving Forward — But Not at the Embattled Venue
The Kennedy Center will announce the honorees and the program’s broadcast partner at a later date.
Watch Placebo debut ‘Helen Keller’ and dust off rarities and deep cuts on 30th anniversary tour
‘Drowning by Numbers’, 'Bruise Pristine’ and ‘My Sweet Prince’ were all introduced into the setlist for the first time since 2001
Slash Makes Latin America the Starting Point for His 2027 World Tour After Storied History in the Region
The guitarist's history in the region stretches back to the early ’90s and includes repeated returns with Guns N’ Roses and SMKC. Slash Makes Latin America the Starting Point for His 2027 World Tour After Storied History in the Region Pedro Camacho
Omari Keeps The Process Ahead Of The Output
AI makes the wrong comparison easier than ever… A producer can now sit with a rough loop, open a feed, hear someone else’s finished record, then watch a tool generate something polished in seconds, and suddenly the early stage of their own work starts to look weaker than it actually is. Omari’s answ
Whisnu Santika Shows There Is More Than One Identity
The hardest part of building a recognizable artist project is knowing when recognition starts to become a cage. Whisnu Santika knows the advantage of having a sound people can name. Indo Bounce gave audiences a way into his music, helped define his presence across festival and club stages, and gave
Olympia London cancels all December shows due to “unforeseen planning issues”
Royal Blood, Bloc Party and Interpol are among the acts to have been impacted
Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Announce New Album and Tour, Unleash “Flying Blind”: Stream
The new album Flying Blind will be out February 26th via GIbson Music, with a world tour to follow shortly after. Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Announce New Album and Tour, Unleash “Flying Blind”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Mass Appeal and Whatnot Host Hip-Hop at New York Comic Con
The 5,000-square-foot shopping mall-inspired Whatnot Liveplex will be the "Home of Hip-Hop Collectibles."
horsegiirL Discusses Identity and New Music on North American Tour
Amid her first North American headlining tour and the release of a new track fusing hardcore and country, horsegiirL talks about identity and taking her "nature chaos rave" on the road.
Metallica's Sphere Debut Featured Giant 3D Cthulhu
An array of ostentatious 3D graphics, including a giant Cthulhu, accompanied the band’s debut at the Las Vegas venue
How Charli xcx Is Challenging Herself With Music, Fashion, Film Tour: ‘I’ve Really Climbed My Way Up From Nothing’
Inside the alt-pop star's latest outing.