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NewSong Music has opened the doors for its 25th annual songwriting competition, inviting artists from North America and beyond to submit original work by Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11:59 PM...
On July 20 2026, SOCAN, the Canadian performance‑rights organization that represents more than 175,000 songwriters, composers and publishers, announced a partnership with Musical AI, a Tor...
Rihanna has confirmed she is recording a new studio project, the first since her 2016 album Anti, after her partner A$AP Rocky pub...
When the 1970s folk‑rock scene was still finding its footing, a sudden financial crisis pushed a talented songwriter to a surpri...
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) announced that German composer‑conductor Matthias Pintscher will take over as music dir...
On Tuesday, Netflix dropped a teaser clip of 47‑year‑old Brandy Norwood delivering the opening‑credits theme for its upcomin...
James Dai, a 28‑year‑old music executive, announced the launch of Soka Records on May 28, 2026, positioning the new venture as...
Alan Jackson’s music catalog crossed the 85.5‑million‑unit mark in the United States, a figure announced on Tuesday, August ...
When Memphis‑born pop star Joy Brown dropped her debut single "Bender" in 2024, she didn’t just release a track—she handed l...
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra has named German conductor and composer Matthias Pintscher its next Music Director, a decision t...
The Rubens are back, and this time they’re taking their sound on the road. The Menangle‑born alternative‑rock outfit has unv...
In a move that signals a fresh chapter for San Francisco’s nightlife, the Foundry nightclub in the South of Market (SoMa) distri...
The legendary bassist, composer and producer Marcus Miller is set to return to Australia in April 2027 for a five‑city headline ...
Oteil Burbridge, the Grammy‑winning bassist known for his work with the Allman Brothers Band and Dead & Company, will team with ...
The heartbeat of Cleveland’s music scene is at risk as venues grapple with a surge in operating costs and a patchwork of new reg...
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) announced a 5.8 percent rise in total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, bring...
On October 2, 2026, Tom Waits will turn back the clock on his 1976 debut with a freshly pressed vinyl that celebrates five decades...
Happy Mag’s weekly mixtape, updated every week, has released its latest edition featuring eight new tracks from emerging indie, ...
When a Grammy‑winning bassist meets a Vermont trio, the result is a four‑night charity run that could change a child’s life....
Don Walker, the principal songwriter behind Cold Chisel’s most enduring hits, has issued his fifth solo studio album, Love Songs...
