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On 2 July 2026, Belfast’s CHALK released the hard‑hitting single “Get Fcked,” accompanied by a punchy music video. The track marks the duo’s first new music since their debut album...
In the heart of Connecticut’s competitive music scene, two 16‑year‑old twins have carved a path of distinction that rivals their senior classmates. Lisa, a violinist who leads the orch...
On July 2 2026, Music BC announced the 15 emerging artists chosen for the 2026 cohort of its Artist Development Accelerator (ARC) ...
London‑based consumer‑technology company Nothing, famed for its transparent smartphones and audio gear, has stepped into the n...
On June 4, 2026, the Rolling Stones launched a Spotify‑centric contest that echoes the global frenzy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
Crossroads Music announced on 30 April 2026 that Scott Wagner will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer and Jon Weisberg...
The latest New Music Friday roundup delivers a broad spectrum of releases across metalcore, hardcore, alternative and indie scenes...
On a crisp Wednesday, 1 July 2026, the Royal Albert Hall’s Prince of Wales room buzzed with anticipation as the venue welcomed t...
Few musical groups have transformed a centuries-old genre as successfully as Bajofondo. By blending the soul of Argentine and Urug...
On 15 April 2026, a federal jury in New York ruled that Live Nation Entertainment and its Ticketmaster subsidiary operated an ille...
On June 26 2026, Barenaked Ladies (BNL) dropped the single “Almost Ready,” marking their first fresh material in three years. ...
Amazon Music has tapped Hrishikesh Aradhye as vice president of product and technology. Aradhye spent almost 19 years at Google, m...
WTTW News’ weekly Daily Chicagoan newsletter, which reaches subscribers’ inboxes each Monday, announced the full schedule of C...
June 2026 turned Colorado into a musical cauldron, with releases spanning everything from doom‑metal riffs to indie‑folk intro...
Spotify has inked a deal with Afro Nation Portugal 2026, becoming the festival’s official sponsor and exclusive streaming partne...
Charli XCX launched the infectious pop‑banger "Wink Wink" on June 26, 2026, pairing the track with a sharp new music video that ...
When the Tropic Lightning’s brass and woodwinds cut through the tropical air of Majuro on June 27, 2026, it was more than a conc...
The world of orchestral bass has gained a new academic anchor as Edwin Barker, the long‑time principal bassist of the Boston Sym...
On 25 June 2026, Google released a policy paper outlining a “middle way” for regulating artificial‑intelligence (AI) that si...
