Festivals & Events
Garth Brooks Sets 2026 Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour
Brooks will return to the road beginning in August.
Charli XCX Announces Global Listening Parties for New Album
U.S. Fans in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Santa Cruz, Phoenix, Seattle and Denver will have a chance to hear the singer's upcoming seventh album first.
Jay-Z announces huge London show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tickets go on sale later this week
AI-powered live-music firm Gotobeat expands to arena shows
Startup Gotobeat launched in 2024 with its AI-powered ticketing platform and promotion for live music, using the technology to predict the demand for emerging artists and help them sell out venues. Having sold more than 150k tickets in 2025 to small and medium-sized venues, the company’s horizons ar
Country star Luke Combs played to over 60,000 fans… in Sweden
Country music’s growing global appeal is well known, but here’s the latest snapshot: Luke Combs played to 60,826 people in Gothenburg’s Ullevi Stadium on Saturday (4 July). According to promoter Live Nation Sweden, that set a new record for attendance at a country-music concert in the Nordic region,
Italian (human) artist Ciauru wins Reply AI Music Contest
Earlier this year we reported on plans by Italian tech group Reply to hold its second ‘AI Music Contest’ – with the twist being that finalists would perform their songs live at the Kappa FuturFestival in July. Well, July is here, the festival took place at the weekend, and the winner of the contest
LadBible struggles show impact of Meta and Google algorithms
News and lifestyle publishers are very much the canaries in the coal mines of social media – specifically platforms pivoting their algorithms to whatever their CEO is currently excited about, be that video, creators or mountains of AI slop. It’s a sector worth following for music marketers wondering
Charli xcx Hosting ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album Listening Parties in 25 Cities Around the World
U.S. Fans in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Santa Cruz, Phoenix, Seattle and Denver will have a chance to hear the singer's upcoming seventh album first.
“A line-up should feel like a journey, not just a collection of names” Oscar Rosmano on building his Temple
Lisbon has become one of Europe’s most compelling electronic music cities, but beyond the headline festivals and growing international attention, its identity has been shaped by people creating spaces with a clear sense of purpose. Oscar Rosmano is one of them. As both a DJ and the founder of Temple
Not Even Eddie Vedder Chugging a Whole Beer Could Help the U.S. Men’s Team During World Cup Meltdown
He's still "Alive," but the host nation is out after Monday's (July 6) humbling loss to Belgium.
AI ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood will make her debut in “coming-of-age story” ‘Misaligned’
The controversial creation was unveiled at a film festival last year
Examining Ken Carson's Follower Metrics Within the Evolving Trap Landscape
While the broader analytical framework highlights an 'artist surge' trend, Ken Carson's recent Spotify follower metrics show a 0% growth rate, maintaining a base of 3,582,182 followers. This data suggests a period of stability in this specific metric, offering a nuanced perspective on artist engagement patterns within the Trap genre.
Duffy's First Concert in 15 Years
The show in London was recorded for a new documentary and saw her break out new songs
2026 Las Vegas Residencies List
A full list of all the current Las Vegas residencies, including concert dates, artists performing and where to buy tickets online.
Duffy returns to play first concert in 15 years after kidnap and assault ordeal
The show in London was recorded for a new documentary and saw her break out new songs
BTS celebrate England’s World Cup win and bring Korean symbolism to London as they return to UK first time in seven years
The group’s ‘Arirang’ world tour weaves aspects of traditional Korean music, architecture and dance into the production
Trueno's Global Rise with Politically Charged Rap
Fresh from collaborating with and supporting Gorillaz on tour, the Argentinian rapper’s latest album ‘Turr4zo’ finds him leaning into his roots as he brings the sounds of his home country to the worl
Charli XCX Announces 'Music, Fashion, Film' Album Listening Parties in 25 Cities
They will be staged in independent cinemas this week
Duffy Performs Secret London Concert in First Full Show in 15 Years
The “Mercy” singer performed an intimate, ballot-only London show after teasing new music last month.
Wilco and the Breeders Now Hold a Yo-Yo World Record
The bands were among the 5,000 people who yo-yoed at Solid Sound Festival last Saturday, breaking the record for most simultaneous spinners