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Bob Vylan to Sue BBC Over Glastonbury Controversy

The BBC said it “deeply” regretted broadcasting the set, describing the "death to the IDF" chants as “anti-Semitic sentiments” that were “utterly unacceptable” The post Bob Vylan to sue BBC for “placi

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Musixmatch reveals winners of its first AI-focused hackathon

One of the lesser-reported aspects of the rise of AI: it’s bringing corporate hackathons back. Musixmatch is the latest company inviting developers in to build with its API as well as those of partners. Its ‘Musicathon’ was a global, online event that took place over seven days in June, with 523 dev

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‘Yellowstone’ creator reveals why Kevin Costner left the show

The star abruptly left the series halfway through the final season

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Bob Vylan to sue BBC for “placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit” after Glastonbury controversy

The BBC said it “deeply” regretted broadcasting the set, describing the "death to the IDF" chants as “anti-Semitic sentiments” that were “utterly unacceptable” The post Bob Vylan to sue BBC for “placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit” after Glastonbury controversy appeared fi

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US Department Of Justice defends its Live Nation settlement

The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou

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How to use the new Threads Live Chat features

This April Threads launched Live Chats, which according to Meta “lets you participate in public group chats during the biggest cultural events. It’s a new way to build community with others around shared interests like an album drop or a big game as it unfolds.”  Now the feature is getting some addi

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More acts added to line-up for Deftones’ stacked All Points East x Outbreak London show

Interpol, IDLES and more are set to support

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Sportfreunde Stiller's Steady Digital Presence: An Analysis of Follower Metrics

Sportfreunde Stiller maintains a significant Spotify presence with 473,834 followers, a figure that has shown 0% growth according to recent data. This stable metric provides insight into established artist engagement patterns rather than emergent surges within the electronic music landscape.

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“I was gonna design a guitar that was for soloing specifically”: More frets equals more shred for Brandon Ellis as he unveils signature Jackson Kelly with 27 stainless steel frets and serious Seymour Duncan firepower

The Cannibal Corpse touring guitarist's Kelly is finished in Gold Crackle and comes loaded with his Dyad Parallel Axis humbucker and a Gotoh double-locking vibrato

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Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds and Calvin Harris deliver joyous hits at Open’er Festival 2026 day two

Performances from Idles, Halsey and a live orchestra playing Chopin – this Polish bash really does have it all

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The Static Momentum of Pop: Follower Data Reveals Current Market Stability

Recent analysis of Pop artists reveals a period of static growth in Spotify follower counts for key figures such as Olivia Rodrigo and Bebe Rexha. Both artists, based in the United States, show a 0% increase in followers, suggesting a moment of consolidation rather than rapid expansion within their respective fan bases.

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Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds and Calvin Harris deliver joyous hits at Open’er Festival 2026 day two

Performances from Idles, Halsey and a live orchestra playing Chopin – this Polish bash really does have it all

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Anuv Jain lands Coke Studio Bharat’s first chart-topper

It’s been a good week for Indian singer-songwriter Anuv Jain and his fans on Spotify. On Sunday, 28 June, he staged ‘Coming Home to Anuv Jain’, a special event organised […] The post is from Music Ally.

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Brandon Ellis unveils signature Jackson Kelly guitar with 27 stainless steel frets

The Cannibal Corpse touring guitarist's Kelly is finished in Gold Crackle and comes loaded with his Dyad Parallel Axis humbucker and a Gotoh double-locking vibrato

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Liam Gallagher tells England fans to “keep the biblical vibrations going” with ‘Wonderwall’ as he predicts Mexico score

"If you lot win I’ll never speak to you again and you can forget about the Oasis concerts," he told a Mexico fan

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Steve Coogan and Andy Burnham set for events at Manchester’s Beyond The Music 2026

Coogan will appear in conversation at a special screening of '24 Hour Party People', which he called "the work that is closest to my heart"

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Steve Coogan and Andy Burnham set for events at Manchester’s Beyond The Music 2026

Coogan will appear in conversation at a special screening of '24 Hour Party People', which he called "the work that is closest to my heart"

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Liam Gallagher tells England fans to “keep the biblical vibrations going” with ‘Wonderwall’ as he predicts Mexico score

"If you lot win I’ll never speak to you again and you can forget about the Oasis concerts," he told a Mexico fan

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DOJ Defends Live Nation Settlement

The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou

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Brandon Ellis Unveils Signature Jackson Kelly Guitar for Soloing

The Cannibal Corpse touring guitarist's Kelly is finished in Gold Crackle and comes loaded with his Dyad Parallel Axis humbucker and a Gotoh double-locking vibrato