Festivals & Events
Live roundup: NIVA launches, MVT x Audoo, Charli XCX ‘Angel Tickets’
There is plenty of news coming out of US live association NIVA’s annual conference this week. Starting with the launch of the ‘Fix the Tix Fan Action Center’. It’s an online service to help fans request refunds and dob in “deceptive ticket resale practices in real-time”, playing into NIVA’s wider c
Apple Music is getting new features in iOS 27 software update
Apple kicked off its WWDC event yesterday – its annual conference for developers – with the traditional keynote debuting its next raft of software updates and services. Want to know what’s new in Apple Music when the iOS 27 update drops later this year? You’ll need some sharp eyes to spot the refere
Deezer says there are hundreds of AI-generated World Cup songs
Once upon a time, making a World Cup song was easy. Herd the squad into a studio, make sure they can’t sway in time with each other OR the music, and job done. Nowadays it’s a different world. Deezer is hoping to seize some World Cup headlines this week with its latest statistics on AI-generated mus
Pittsburgh’s Mayor refutes Morgan Wallen’s claims that he consulted city before cancelling show
The country star cancelled a show in the city over concerns about “severe weather” which never materialised
Brian May's 'Masters of the Universe' Guitar Cameo
"He shows up and he's carrying two giant boxes of He-Man toys that he still had in his attic from his son," says director Travis Knight
London's Barfly Venue Reopens Under Original Name
The venue had been rebranded as Camden Assembly in 2016 following a change in ownership.
“It was a crazy bizarro moment for me to be sitting there with Brian May as he's talking about Skeletor and Man-E-Faces. It was so weird and so cool": How Brian May ended up wielding his 'Sword of Power' Red Special on the Masters of the Universe theme
"He shows up and he's carrying two giant boxes of He-Man toys that he still had in his attic from his son," says director Travis Knight
London’s Barfly Venue Set to Return Under Historic Name, Frank Turner to Play Exclusive Gig
The venue had been rebranded as Camden Assembly in 2016 following a change in ownership.
Sir Lucian Grainge likens ‘responsible AI’ to the arrival of sampling as he accepts Northeastern University’s inaugural Global Entrepreneur Award
The award was presented at Northeastern's seventh annual Global Leadership Summit on June 4 Source
Eventide unveils the H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 – now with the complete suite of H90 and algorithms, ARM processing and more
The multi-effects powerhouse arrives strapped with 74 algorithms, 1,000-plus presets, new interface, polyphonic pitch shifting and it is still a compact unit
Phoebe Bridgers Is Going on Tour
Her first official solo run in three years features openers Alex G and Isaac Wood
Earl Sweatshirt Postpones North American Tour With MIKE
The rapper allegedly suffered an undisclosed injury that will require surgery
Watch Ariana Grande Launch Her First Tour Since 2019
The Oakland Arena show featured live debuts of a number of songs and the return of older hits like “Break Free” and “Into You”
Eventide unveils the H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 – now with the complete suite of H90 and algorithms, ARM processing and more
The multi-effects powerhouse arrives strapped with 74 algorithms, 1,000-plus presets, new interface, polyphonic pitch shifting and it is still a compact unit
Babymetal, Weezer and more for ‘Guitar Hero’ successor ‘Stage Tour’
The “next era” of rhythm gaming will launch later this year
London’s legendary Camden Barfly to return
The original venue was open from 1996-2016 and saw performances from music icons
Phoebe Bridgers Announces Solo Tour
Her first official solo run in three years features openers Alex G and Isaac Wood
Earl Sweatshirt Tour Canceled Due to Injury
The rapper allegedly suffered an undisclosed injury that will require surgery
Ariana Grande Kicks Off First Tour Since 2019
The Oakland Arena show featured live debuts of a number of songs and the return of older hits like “Break Free” and “Into You”
London’s legendary Camden Barfly to return
The original venue was open from 1996-2016 and saw performances from music icons